The 1848 Game (Map Game)

© Copyright the author and creator Whipsnade. Whipsnade (talk) 22:47, August 5, 2014 (UTC)

Game starts on August 20th, if we have eight players. Whipsnade (talk) 22:03, August 14, 2014 (UTC)

Idea
I am building a new game on or about August 1st, with play commencing about the August 20th. It is The 1848 game (Map game). I have planned for a new AvAr style game, but in mid-Victorian times.

LG had reasonably claimed of a forum that the Confederacy was doomed so I thought of this game circa one month ago and may end up proving him wrong about the Confederates? :-) Can you make Texas great or lead the Confederacy to victory in ~1861? Rip zip and Mexico may lose a province? Because it's an alternative history site Texas just managed to ATL hold on (it's 1848, but they are as in the closing days of 1846).

My 1848 game would also have an all new algo.

Economics, infrastructure and trade play a role in it, too.

It has a new style algo, too.

Scenario.
' It is starting in the year 1848! '

Also see- Scenario (The 1848 Game Map Game)

Start date.
'Game starts on August 20th, if over eight nations are taken! Whipsnade (talk) 17:28, August 1, 2014 (UTC)'

Style

 * 1) American Civil War technology level.
 * 2) Realism (real life) style.

Mods

 * Head Moderator:Whipsnade (talk) 13:59, August 2, 2014 (UTC)


 * Other Moderator 1: Kurt Cobain's Haircut (talk)


 * Other Moderator 2:


 * Other Moderator 3: MMauritti (talk) 22:39, August 22, 2014 (UTC)


 * Head Mapmaker:Whipsnade (talk) 13:59, August 2, 2014 (UTC)


 * Mapmaker 1: Kurt Cobain's Haircut (talk)


 * Mapmaker 2:


 * Mapmaker 3: MMauritti (talk) 14:31, August 24, 2014 (UTC)


 * Algorithm guy: (I am probably the only guy who understands it, well I made it myself!) Whipsnade (talk) 21:28, August 15, 2014 (UTC)

Mod Rules

 * 1) Mods must be plausible in their mod events and must not target any particular nation.
 * 2) Carving large empires is NOT a cause for mod targeting, unless it is implausible.
 * 3) Mods may be voted out of their mod-ness with a popular vote from any user, supported by 50% all players, if the mod is unfair to players.

​General

 * 1) Every 30 turns, an archive page should be created to store the game's progress. This will ensure that when the game gets very long, people don't have to scroll down for an hour, or wait for 100 images to down-load.
 * 2) Be plausible, so no major ASB-ness allowed. No hyper-development, no hyper-conquest, no wizards, no little green men from Mars and no nuclear Armageddon (i.e.: Mongolia will not launch Genghis Khan into space in 1240 AD on my watch)!
 * 3) Turns are one turn a day. One turn = one year in the game until 1900 and then one turn = six months in the game after that.
 * 4) Definitely NO sockpuppets!!!
 * 5) I am going to limit the nations because when a person gets two countries; they usually neglect one.
 * 6) The Golden Rule: Treat others as you want to be treated... is not it! Still, you must be plausible.
 * 7) No one can invade either neutral and mod controlled- Switzerland (since going OTL neutral in the 1840's), The Vatican City (after OTL neutralite independence in 1922), Lichtenstein (since going OTL neutral in the 1860's) or Bhutan (after OTL neutralite independence from the UK in 1947).
 * 8) It will take at least three years to develop nukes if you are one of the “Big Cheese”. It takes after four if you’re not a “Big Cheese” nation, but are a well developed industrial nation.
 * 9) No nuke tech before 1944, though nuke research can begin after 1936.
 * 10) No space tech before 1950, though nuke research can begin after 1937.
 * 11) You need a Casus Belli or a carefully faked up one (Hitler did it in OTL to Poland) before declaration of a war.
 * 12) Mods' words are law, unless proven wrong. They can strike out implausibility. However, the reason must be stated and sourced (i.e.-Wikipedia, the BBC, CNN, ITN, NHK, Encyclopedia Britannica, and so on).
 * 13) One-half a game year per real day.
 * 14) Research your nation on sites like- Wikipedia, the BBC, CNN, ITN, NHK, Encyclopedia Britannica, and so on.
 * 15) Make a nation's data profile on the game's National Profile page to add some character and depth to the game.
 * 16) You can be a rebelling colony or vassal, but you must declare UDI and give reason for declaring it (race, religion, colonial neglect, economics, and so on) Playing as a colony or vassal is forbidden, unless you say you have made it become independent by declaring UDI or rebelling against the colonial powers.
 * 17) As for nuke use, It has been oft abused. Each nation can only let off a maximum of ten a year with a total yield of 500 kt, for each nation per year.
 * 18) Game is archived every 20 years/30 turns.
 * 19) Assassinations and oil embargoes are legitimate weapons of war, too.
 * 20) The League of Nations will be formed in 1918 or after our 1st World War, whichever is sooner. We will have international resolutions/stuff here For the selection of impermanent Security Council members and the votes of non-player nations, a mod will decide every turn with Random.org.
 * 21) Don't do drugs while online.
 * 22) Must be registered User (got a named account, not just an IP number) to join.
 * 23) Expansion in extreme climates like Greenland, Niger, Nepal and Amazonia will be very slow due to logistic and climate problems for any wood-be invader.
 * 24) Puppet states, vassal nations and protectorates can be created. Places can be vassalized after five years of successful occupation. Vassals can be peacefully annexed after ten if they are ethnically and religiosity the same as the suzerain state that wishes to annex them, otherwise they will remain as vassals and shall fight formal annexation.
 * 25) New turns start at 20:00:01 UTC.
 * 26) Anyone who is less than a primary power can not use terrorism to destroy heads of government or state, kill top generals or to blow up seats of government.
 * 27) If there is anything else, post on the talk page.

Vassal Rules

 * 1) Unless the vassal can provide real military aid to a country, it cannot be used in an algorithm. For example, OTL Romania and Poland can provide military assistance to the USSR, but OTL Tannu Tuva and Grenada ain't gonna help much, so use your head!
 * 2) Vassals may declare war instead of the actual master nation.
 * 3) Places can be vassalized after five years of successful armed occupation.
 * 4) Vassals can be peacefully annexed to their occupier after ten years if they are ethnically and religiosity the same as the suzerain state that wishes to annex them, otherwise they will remain as vassals and shall fight a formal annexation plan.

Technical stuff

 * 1) Maintain the bit rate of the base map image. Saving images in a lower quality format or at a lower bit rate and thus results in graining and other issues that make it difficult to edit the future image. Save as a .PNG as the format tends to maintain the image quality the best. Also, every image editor now has a text tool. Using a paintbrush or pencil tool for labels is both ugly and now unnecessary.
 * 2) Edit the game in Source Mode. Editing in visual mode and creating code problems may result in your edits being undone or full of garbled data.
 * 3) Research your nation. If you choose any country, you should at least Google about it, OTL history, religion, culture, language and so on. ATL can change many thing; but stuff like mountains, oil fields and monsoons will stay constant until they are destroyed by man. After you make some back-story events in early moves you can start ruling it in your way.
 * 4) I keep going to keep a close eye on any trouble.

Algorithm
See- War Algorithm (The 1848 game Map Game).


 * War Algorithm: Wars are resolved with the War Algorithm.
 * Note: Trade, infrastructure, blockades and sanctions are also going to play a part in the new war algo.
 * Simple maths: Troop numbers are related to population numbers. The Russian army is currently at ~1,500,000 and the population is at ~145,000,000. The population of Mongolia is ~2,000,000 and the armed forces number 25,000. Get it?
 * International decisions: You can't just say like "I hand ultimatum to Russia, they must join union with Poland or be crushed. They accept", well you can, but I'll delete it. No one, except mods can decide for non-player countries (NPC). Furthermore, mods must explain the decision that was made- i.e. Russia declines offer because of recent wars with your nation.

Terrorist and rebel organisation rules

 * 1) Any nation can create a proxy terrorist (OTL- IRA, etc) or rebel militia (OTL UNITA, etc) organisation.
 * 2) Terrorists do not give any advantage in terms of algorithms, but rebel armies add one point to the side that they are loyal to.

Europe

 * Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dutch Empire:
 * Suriname (Colony of the Dutch Empire): ~Rex
 * Dutch East Indies: ~Rex
 * Netherlands Antilles: ~Rex
 * Luxembourg (Personal Union with the Netherlands; Economic Union with Prussia, Netherlands and Nassau): ~Rex
 * Duchy of Limburg (Personal Union with the Netherlands; Economic Union with Prussia, Netherlands and Luxembourg): ~Rex
 * Belgium
 * Flag of the United Kingdom.svgsh Empire:Whipsnade (talk) 19:31, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Gibraltar (British protectorate)Whipsnade (talk) 19:36, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Malta (Protectorate of the British Empire)- Whipsnade (talk) 21:36, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Natal(Colony of the British Empire)Whipsnade (talk) 21:19, August 15, 2014 (UTC)
 * British Raj Red Ensign.svg British Raj (Colony of the British Empire)- Whipsnade (talk) 21:36, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * British Indian princely state of Hydrabad (Vassals of the British Empire)- Whipsnade (talk) 21:36, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * British Indian princely state of Jhopor (Vassals of the British Empire)- Whipsnade (talk) 21:36, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * British Indian princely state of Mysor (Vassals of the British Empire)- Whipsnade (talk) 21:36, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * British Indian princely state of Travencore (Vassals of the British Empire)- Whipsnade (talk) 21:36, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Sikkim (British colony)Whipsnade (talk) 13:36, August 20, 2014 (UTC)
 * Asom (British colony)Whipsnade (talk) 13:36, August 20, 2014 (UTC)
 * Cylon (British colony)Whipsnade (talk) 19:07, August 21, 2014 (UTC)
 * Raj of Manipur (Bitish colony)Whipsnade (talk) 13:36, August 20, 2014 (UTC)
 * The other, lesser British Indian princely states (lumped togeather for convenience) (Vassals of the British Empire)- Whipsnade (talk) 21:36, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Ionnian Islands (British colony)Whipsnade (talk) 19:16, August 24, 2014 (UTC)
 * Ceylon- (Colony of the British Empire)- Whipsnade (talk) 21:36, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Labuan- (Colony of the British Empire)- Whipsnade (talk) 21:36, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Manjung- (Colony of the British Empire)- Whipsnade (talk) 21:36, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * British Malucca - (Colony of the British Empire)- Whipsnade (talk) 21:36, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag of the Falkland Islands.svg Falklands (Colony of the British Empire) Whipsnade (talk) 14:29, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.svg St Georgia (Colony of the British Empire) Whipsnade (talk) 14:29, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Newfoundland (Colony of the British Empire)- Whipsnade (talk) 21:25, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Northern [British North American] Territory (Colony of the British Empire)- Whipsnade (talk) 21:25, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * New Brunswick (Colony of the British Empire)- Whipsnade (talk) 21:25, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Nova Scotia (Colony of the British Empire)- Whipsnade (talk) 21:25, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Canadian Red Ensign 1868-1921.svgnce of Canada (Colony of the British Empire)- Whipsnade (talk) 21:25, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Bermuda (Colony of the British Empire)- Whipsnade (talk) 21:28, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Bahamas (Colony of the British Empire)- Whipsnade (talk) 21:28, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * British Guiana (Colony of the British Empire)Whipsnade (talk) 14:29, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag of the Gold Coast.svg Gold CoastWhipsnade (talk) 14:29, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Cape Colony (Colony of the British Empire) -Whipsnade (talk) 14:30, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Sierra Leone (Colony of the British Empire) -Whipsnade (talk) 14:29, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag of British Honduras.svg British Honduras:(Colony of the British Empire) -Whipsnade (talk) 14:29, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * British Jamaica:(Colony of the British Empire) -Whipsnade (talk) 14:29, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * The Mosquito Coast:(Colony of the British Empire) -Whipsnade (talk) 14:29, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * Cocos Island, Christmas Island, Ashmore Reef and Carter Reef:(Colony of the British Empire) - Whipsnade (talk) 14:29, August 3, 2014 (UTC)
 * British Burma 1937 flag.svg Tenasserim (British [Lower] Burma) (Colony of the British Empire) -
 * Flag of Australia.svg Australian Territories (Colony of the British Empire) -
 * Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand (Colony of the British Empire) -
 * Malacca (Colony of the British Empire)-Whipsnade (talk) 21:00, August 15, 2014 (UTC)
 * The Leeward Islands:(Colony of the British Empire)-Whipsnade (talk) 21:00, August 15, 2014 (UTC)
 * The Windward Islands:(Colony of the British Empire)-Whipsnade (talk) 21:00, August 15, 2014 (UTC)
 * Mauritius:(Colony of the British Empire)-Whipsnade (talk) 21:00, August 15, 2014 (UTC)
 * The Seychelles:(Colony of the British Empire)-Whipsnade (talk) 21:00, August 15, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag of the Gold Coast.svg Gold Coast (Colony of the British Empire) -
 * Flag of the Cayman Islands.svg Cayman (Colony of the British Empire) -
 * British Virgin Isles (Colony of the British Empire) -
 * Mosquito coast:(Colony of the British Empire)-Whipsnade (talk) 21:00, August 15, 2014 (UTC)
 * Nepal (British Vassal)Whipsnade (talk) 14:17, August 20, 2014 (UTC)
 * Sikh Empire of Punjab (British Vassal)Whipsnade (talk) 14:17, August 20, 2014 (UTC)
 * Principality of Hanover:
 * Principality of Brunswick-Luneaburg
 * Austrian empire: I am that guy (talk) 00:09, August 22, 2014 (UTC)
 * Principality of Liechtenstein (Mod's control only)
 * Greece
 * Kingdom of Saxony
 * Sax-Coburg-Gotha
 * Thuringia
 * Hessen
 * Duchy of Baden
 * Mekenaburg-Strellitz
 * Oldenburg
 * Waldek
 * Kingdom of Lombardy–Venetia
 * Kingdom of Sardinia
 * Switzerland (Mod's control only)
 * Duchy of Anhalt
 * Flag of the Duchy of Modena.svg Duchy of Modena and Parmer 16:55, August 20, 2014 (UTC)
 * Bremen and Bremerhaven joint city state
 * Flag of Bavaria (striped).svg Kingdom of Bavaria:
 * Kingdom of Wurttemberg
 * Principality of Baden-Baden
 * Principality Monaco
 * San Marino
 * Andorra (Spanish/French vassel)
 * Flag Portugal (1830).svg Portugal: MMauritti (talk) 22:09, August 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag Portugal (1830).svg Portuguese south east Africa (Colony of Portugal) - MMauritti (talk) 22:09, August 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag Portugal (1830).svg Portuguese south east Africa (Colony of Portugal) - MMauritti (talk) 22:09, August 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag Portugal (1830).svg Goa, Dili and Portuguese India - MMauritti (talk) 22:09, August 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag Portugal (1830).svg Port Macau (colony of Portugal) - MMauritti (talk) 22:09, August 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag Portugal (1830).svg East Timor (colony of Portugal) - MMauritti (talk) 22:09, August 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * The Swahili Coast (protectporate of Portugal) - MMauritti (talk) 22:09, August 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag Portugal (1830).svg Cape Verde and Portuguese Guinea (Portuguese colony) - MMauritti (talk) 22:09, August 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag Portugal (1830).svg San Tome and Principe (colony of Portugal) - MMauritti (talk) 22:09, August 13, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag of France.svgh Empire: Saturn (Talk/Blog)


 * Flag of France.svg French Equatorial Africa (Colony of France) - Saturn (Talk/Blog)
 * Flag of France.svg Senegal (Colony of France) - Saturn (Talk/Blog)
 * Flag of France.svg French Guinea and West Africa (Colony of France) - Saturn (Talk/Blog)
 * Flag of France.svg French Oblock (Colony of France) - Saturn (Talk/Blog)
 * Flag of France.svg French Algiers and North Africa (Colony of France) - Saturn (Talk/Blog)
 * Flag of France.svg French Guiane (Colony of France) - Saturn (Talk/Blog)
 * New Calidonia (French colony) - Saturn (Talk/Blog)
 * Kugelen Islands (French Colony) - Saturn (Talk/Blog)
 * Flag of France.svg Pondonchery and French India (Colony of France) - Saturn (Talk/Blog)
 * Reaon Island (Colony of France) - Saturn (Talk/Blog)
 * Guadalupe Island (Colony of France) - Saturn (Talk/Blog)
 * Martenique Island (Colony of France) - Saturn (Talk/Blog)
 * Flag of France.svg Duchy of Rome (Puppet of France) - Saturn (Talk/Blog)
 * Flag of France.svg Duchy of Naples (Puppet of France) - Saturn (Talk/Blog)
 * Venice (Anti- Austrian rebels):
 * Piedmont: (Anti-Austria Rebels)
 * Lippi
 * Saxony
 * Switzerland:
 * Denmark:
 * Iceland
 * Fareo Islands
 * Greenland
 * Duchy of Holstein(Personal union with Denmark)
 * Lübeck mercantile city state
 * United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway: &#34;SO SAYETH THE EAGLE&#34; - Fascist Eagle ಠ_ಠ (talk) 16:47, August 15, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag of the Kingdom of Prussia (1701-1750).svg Prussia:  With Blood and Iron (talk) 15:43, August 15, 2014 (UTC)
 * Free imperian city of Frankfurt-au-Maine (mercantile city state)
 * Hamburg city state
 * Nassau City-state
 * Flag of Russia.svg Russia: (reserved for Toby 2) Call for the toby and he shalth come...
 * Alyeska (Russian colony)  ---^
 * Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg Spain
 * Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg City of Ifin (Territory of Spain)
 * Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg Reo do Oro (Territory of Spain)
 * Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg Reo Moni and San Phoo (Territory of Spain)
 * Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg Cuba (Territory of Spain)
 * Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg Peuto Rica (Territory of Spain)
 * Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg The Philippines (Territory of Spain)
 * Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg Palau (Territory of Spain)
 * Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg Spanish Pacific Islands (Territory of Spain)

Africa

 * Segu
 * Adamaua
 * Zande (fiercely anti-French, British and Arab)
 * Benin
 * Madika
 * Tukolor Empier
 * Oyo Kingdom
 * Wadai
 * Luanda kingdom
 * Shshonaland
 * Madagasikara
 * Touat
 * Barotseland
 * Whindhoke Grinqonaland
 * Thoa
 * Ngamiland
 * Baghirmi
 * Omoro tribes
 * Kingdom of Imerina
 * Sultanate of Hobyo
 * Dervisher Somali State
 * Majeerteen Sultanate
 * Flag of the Orange Free State.svg 1st Boer Republic - Kurt Cobain&#39;s Haircut (talk) 19:13, August 14, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg Abyssinia -
 * Flag of Morocco.svg Morocco - "This is not your grave  but you are welcome in it. " 15:20, August 21, 2014 (UTC)
 * Quaddi Tribal Federation
 * Darfur Sultanate
 * Islamic Sultanate of Sokoto (fiercely anti-British)
 * Islamic Sultanate of Kanem-Bornou (fiercely anti-British/French)
 * Kingdom of Buganda (oro-British)
 * The 19 Federated Mossi Kingdoms (led by the king of Ouagadougou)
 * Kingdom of Ashanti (fiercely anti-British)
 * Dendi Kingdom
 * Kingdom of Barotseland
 * Kingdom of Mwata Kazembe
 * Bemba Kingdom -
 * Kingdom of Nyamwezi
 * Kingdom of Luba
 * Kingdom of Mawata Yamvo
 * Kingdom of Empire of Kitara
 * Kingdom of Ankole Kingdom
 * Kingdom of Burundi
 * Kingdom of Rwanda
 * Kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara
 * T'Chokwe Kingdom
 * Kingdom of Benin (fiercely pro-French)
 * Tureg Emirate of Timbuktu (fiercely anti-French)
 * Kingdom of Gao
 * Kingdom of Zululand (fiercely anti British and Boer)
 * The Bakalanga and Bamangwato tribes of Serowe.

South America

 * Flag_of_Empire_of_Brazil_(1847-1889).svg Empire of Brazil  - Stephanus rex (talk) 13:52, August 21, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag of Argentina.svg Argentine Confederation -   I am on the edge...   The EdgeofNight   17:31, August 21, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag of Chile.svg Republic of Chile -
 * Flag of Colombia.svg Federation of Colombia -
 * Flag of Peru.svg Republic of Peru -
 * Flag of Ecuador.svg Republic of Ecuador -
 * Flag of Bolivia (state).svg Republic of Bolivia -
 * Flag of Paraguay.svg Republic of Paraguay -
 * Flag of Uruguay.svg Republic of Uruguay -

Central America

 * Flag of Guatemala.svg Guatemala -
 * Flag of Honduras.svg Honduras -
 * Flag of El Salvador.svg El Salvador -
 * Flag of Nicaragua.svg Nicaragua -
 * Flag of Costa Rica (state).svg Costa Rica -
 * Flag of Haiti.svg Haiti -
 * Dominican Republic
 * Chan Santa Cruz Maya

North America

 * Flag_of_the_United_States.svg United States of America: Scarlet Outlaw
 * US Territories (Kansas Terr, etc): Scarlet Outlaw
 * US Overseas Territories (North Mosqito Coast, Palmyra attol, etc): Scarlet Outlaw
 * Liberia (American client state): Scarlet Outlaw
 * Confederate_Rebel_Flag.svg Confederate States of America (when the time comes): CrimsonAssassin-See you, space cowboys 22:36, August 22, 2014 (UTC)
 * Flag_of_Texas.svg:
 * Flag_of_Mexico_(1823-1864,_1867-1893).svgo: LightningLynx89
 * California(Bear Flag) Republic (Rebelling against Mexico): This is UglyTurtle, Signing off. 19:36, August 22, 2014 (UTC)

Middle East

 * Persia
 * Oman
 * Ottoman Empire:
 * Serbia (Ottoman Vassal)
 * Montenegro (Ottoman vassal)
 * Walachia (Ottoman Vassal)
 * Moldavia (Ottoman Vassal)
 * Khedivate of Egypt (Colony of the Ottoman Empire)
 * Cyrenica-Barcer(Ottoman vassal)
 * Tripolitania (Ottoman vassal)
 * Fezzan tribal confederacy (Ottoman vassal)
 * Bey of Tunis (Ottoman vassal)
 * Emirate of Kuwait (Ottoman vassal)
 * Duranni Empire of Afghanistan
 * Waziristan (Afghan vassal)
 * Emirate of Kunduz (Afghan vassal)
 * Baluchistan

Asia/Pacific

 * Bhutan
 * Kashmir
 * Chinese Empire
 * Hunsa city state
 * Wakan moutain tribal alliance
 * Chiteral city state
 * Ladkha
 * Baltistan
 * Gilgit city state
 * Empire of Japan
 * Samoa
 * Rattanakosin Thailand (Dutch Puppet): ~Rex
 * Tonga
 * Tuvalu
 * Fiji
 * Palau
 * Naru
 * Tahiti
 * Maques Islands
 * Easter Island
 * Siam
 * Joson Korea
 * Burmese Empire
 * Nagaland (Bermese Vassal)
 * Raja or Tripura (Bermese Vassal)
 * Emirate of Kiva
 * Emirate of Bukhura
 * Emirate of Marzal al-Shariff
 * Emirate of Kokand
 * Khanate of Balashkistan
 * Banda Ache
 * Vientiane
 * Sulu Sultanate
 * Empire of Annam
 * Brunei Sultanate
 * Kingdom of Sarawak Shikata ga nai 13:34, August 23, 2014 (UTC)

1849

 * France issues Ceres, the nation’s first postage stamp.
 * The Second Carlist War ends in Spain.
 * Second Anglo-Sikh War – British forces retreat from the Battle of Tooele and there are many casualties on both sides. Later, the Sikh Empire finally collapses from within as in OTL. 
 * Elizabeth Blackwell is awarded her M.D. by the Medical Institute of Geneva, New York, thus becoming the United States first woman doctor.
 * The United States Department of the Interior is established, incorporating the Census Office, General Land Office, Office of Indian Affairs and Patent and Trademark Office. Minnesota becomes a United States territory. The United States Congress passes the Gold Coinage Act allowing the minting of gold coins. Zachary Taylor refuses to be sworn in office on a Sabbath. Urban legend holds that David Rice Atchison, President pro tempore of the United States Senate is President de jure for a single day. Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States of America, takes his oath of office a day later. The St Louis Fire starts when a steamboat catches fire and nearly burns down the entire city. The first segment of the Pennsylvania Railroad, from Lewiston to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, opens for service. The North Carolina General Assembly incorporates the North Carolina Railroad to complete a rail line from Goldsboro through Raleigh and Salisbury to Charlotte.
 * Giuseppe Garibaldi enters Rome to defend it from the French troops of General Oudinot. New French troops occupy Rome; the Roman Republic surrenders.
 * The ill-fated May Uprising in Dresden occurs.
 * Troops of the Two Sicilies take Palermo and crush the republican government of Sicily.
 * The Danish Army beats the Prussian army at Fredericia, Jutland, thereby putting an end to the Prussian/Danish War until 1864.
 * Austria crushes the Hungarian rebellion with Russian aid (if they wish). Venice (AKA- the Republic of San Marco) surrenders to Austrian troops after a four-month siege.
 * A Russian court sentences Fyodor Dostoevsky to death for anti-government activities linked to a radical intellectual group, the Petrashevsky Circle. They are exiled to the katorga prison camps in Siberia.
 * The great California gold rush which began on January 24, 1848 and still continues; but in this world it is still in Mexico.
 * Republic of Yucatán rejoins Mexico, a year later than OTL.


 * British Empire: The BIC takes over the Sikh Empire as in OTL, but does not break it up, so it remains one united princely state under British rule (as long as Sikhs and Moslims are united the more likely the will hate each other than the British). We are merciful and give them autonomy on a par with what Nepal had after the OTL/ATL Anglo-Nepalese war ~30 years earlier. We watch the Afghans, Ashanti, Boers and Burmese closely. Friendly relations continue with Nepal and Portugal, who we value as allies. We build more factories in British cities and make more efficient cotton farms in British held parts of India.
 * The Boer Republic: Asks to acquire the isolated land around OTL Durban, in return the Boer Republic will offer cheap deals on food to the British military stationed in the region and will offer a five-year NAP.
 * British Empire Diplomacy: Agreed with caution. We also turn our eyes to opportunity in the west over in Bushman-land and Koikoi-land.
 * Prussian Dip: A royal envoy led by Prince Frederick von Hohenzollern (under the influence of his mother, in the hopes of him becoming more liberal) is sent to Britian and it requests permission to remain in Britain for the time being.
 * British re: Cautiously agreed.
 * The United States of America: We expand our military and economy. Zachary Taylor win the election in 1948 to become the 12th president in US history. We start to build a railroad that goes through the major cities of our nation. Cotton and tobacco are our major exports. The navy builds more ships. We start to rebuild St Louis. We try and make peace with the Native Americans allowing the males to take office and to vote.


 * US Territories: We start to industrialize the land. More military outpost are being built up.
 * Liberia: We build up our navy, military, and economy. Farming is best industry.
 * Pawnee Native People's Dip: Chief Peter Pockawan of a northern Pawnee tribe takes up a pro-peace ticket and starts talks with the local Kansas Territory officials. He asks for a largely autonomous territory in the north of Kansas for his people. They (all 500 of them) wish to retain there ancestral lands and lifestyle in northern Kansas as a vassal of the USA, rather than integrate and become westernized. Other native Americans wish to continue fighting and think he is a twit. (mod)Whipsnade (talk) 23:35, August 20, 2014 (UTC)


 * What does that even mean? Most or all of them are not citizens.
 * On a technical note, they legally need US citizenship and a US passport before voting.
 * Also, most at this time didn't give a crap about voting, they gave a crap about preserving their ancestral lands.

Influencing (Light Blue)]] We divide our army consisting of 100,000 men into four different corps in Mexico: 20,000 within the California territory, 20,000 in Northern Mexico, 20,000 in Central Mexico, and 20,000 in Southern Mexico. We also begin to try and influence the newly formed Texas Republic & smaller Central American nations. We begin allowing peaceful agreements with the natives within our country and also allow fleeing Indians from the USA to allow to settle within Mexico.
 * France: The Second French Revoulution ends, leading to the creation of the Second French Republic. The Republic plans to lean more toward its colonial possessions, as well as become the economic power of Europe. The French are aware of the growing power of Naples, and vows to protect the Italian states from their harm.
 * French Territories: The creation of the Second Republic is celebrated. All territories that can expand inland.
 * Roman Republic: The Roman Republic is now a French vassal, as troops come in to stabilize the nation. Most of the comoution is blamed on Naples, who are suspected of funding the Roman Republic. Naples citizens and trade ships are seized, and are requested back for ransom.
 * UKSN Diplomacy: We ask for a trade agreement with the Second French Republic to allow for better growth of both of our economies.
 * Duchy of Modena: We build up our army and economy.
 * British Dip: We offer an alliance.
 * Prussia: following an end of the first Slesvig war Prussia is forced to recognize the need for naval power and the need to unite the two parts of the country. Reactionaries lead by Otto von Bismark work to crush the liberal revolution in Berlin and throughout the German States. King Frederick refuses the crown of a united Germany refusing to accept a crown the gutter. However, he makes some concessions with the liberals and revolutionaries creating the first Prussian constitution giving extensive powers to a parliament made up mainly of the landed gentry and capitalists. The Junkers and industrialists start to see each other as natural allies against the prolaterate, and the Conservative party and national liberal party are founded. following the limited success of the needle gun widespread production of the breechloaded rifle begins and military reforms are started in secret with the needle gun and breechloaded cannon being kept as a national secret. Efforts to appraoch the Austrians and Bavarians are made to crush the revolutionaries. mainly out of fear of the spread of revolutionary ideas from 30 years prior.(mod response please). Also, keep in mind OTL that the German princes and monarchs support the suppression the move to suppress the revolutionaries and did so). Industrialization in the Rhineland and in Silesia continue as demands for manufactured goods grow and the urban population also begins to grow. Railways are quickly being built as well throughout the country.
 * Bavaria and Saxony wish that Prussia could help them and welcome its help if any is given. Austria tries to handle it itself as in OTL because they are to proud to ask for help and that the Russians had already been asked to suppress the Hungarian rebels. Bavaria, Saxony and Austria delight over the death of the liberals, but offer some minor concessions, as in OTL. The Dresden rising and alike finally collapse. Austria dose not make any compromise and crushes the rebels. The Free Imperial City of Frankfurt makes a few more concessions to Liberals about press freedom as OTL. The liberal Frankfurt Press criteria Prussia vearmitly as Frankfurt's leaders tells Prussia to go away agarly. German nationalist elements begin to demand, like OTL, a unified Germany, especially by 1848 and its revolutions. They were conflicted over the best nation-state to accomplish this, a question that became known as the German question. The "Little Germany" (Kleindeutschland) solution favored Protestant Prussia annexing all the German states except Austria, while "Big Germany" (Grossdeutschland) favored Catholic Austria taking control of the separate German states.
 * Prussian Response: Prussian forces continue to suppress the liberals in Prussian territory and troops are supplied to the German princes to help suppress the Frankfurt parliament and to restore power to the nobles and reactionaries.
 * Frankfurt falls without a fight. The city is overwhelmed, surrenders to Prussia and the Burgomaster-president is removed from power.
 * Prussian Response: Due to the quick fall of Frankfurt the prussian military under the orders of Fredrich-Wilhelm IV offer full amnesty to all liberals and revolutionaries and urge all the other German princes to follow suit, saying that the time for German unification will come eventually. However, it should not be done based on the ideals of idealists who know little how the ways of power work. The Prussian government also take advantage of the troubles in Austria to claim that Austria can barely handle itself - let alone lead the German people.
 * Boer Republic: We begin to reorganize after the great Voortrekk, with settlments sending out couriers to one another to establish communication, and even a road system between the capital, Pretoria, and Bloemfontein beginsm to be built. We begin forcing the Africans off the most fertile land as we use it for farming, but offer deals to buy the land and offer opportunities to still work the land for pay, but such tactics are only partially succesful and as a result many dead Africans are strewn across the landscape. Northern parts of the Republic are still very savage, disease infested, and inhabited by blacks, and so a small regiment is sent to the North to help isolated settlers, fend off blacks, and also expand and enforce the border by 25 px.
 * Portugal: We celebrate as the Queen and the Government approve the Glorious Ammendment to our Constitution. Reacting to the cries of the rioters in the recent years, there are many changes to the Constitution. First of all, all males over 21 capable of reading are allowed to vote. Primary education is compulsive to all children regardless of gender, race or socioeconomics. Strikes are legalized and regulated so the workers can protest without disturbances. Only a pledge to create party-based elections was unanswered, as political parties are seen as a downfall for democracy. The Portuguese military forces are sent largely to the Upper Zambezi Basin to occupy the area west of Portuguese East Africa. Settlers are sent to Angola to expand the colony east with great land rewards. Also, a reward of several thousand reals and a nobility title to the first Portuguese man to go from Angola to Mozambique through the African interior. Hundrends of men go wishing for gold. The Portuguese military also offers to loan several key military officers to the Brazilian Army to help modernize their forces in exchange of easying conditions for Portuguese investors interested in Brazilian markets. We hope the Brazilian Empire accepts our generous offer. (Mod response, I believe) Our Navy is improved as its budget is aumented to hire of Glasgow, Amsterdam, Boston and Hanover nautical engineers to help modernize our Navy. The mainland Portugal begins heavy industrialization as we wish to embrace the new world trend and not be left poor from the rest of Europe. To do such, the building of a Rail of Lisbon-Santarem-Badajoz (SPAIN) and Lisbon-Oporto are started presided by the new Portuguese Rails Company in the stock market, with the government buying 1/3 of the stocks, a single British investor buying another third and the rest being purchased by stockbuyers. This leads to public fascination about the stock market. We offer to the Boer Republic and the British Empire the chance to dialogue in peace about our intentions in Southern Africa, as Portugal wishes to protect and expands its colonies. We regard both nations as friends and allies and we hope they see that too.
 * Brazil agrees cautiously. 
 * Boer Republic: We would prefer that Portugal not expand westward south of the Zambezi.
 * Portuguese Dip: Boer.png I think we can achieve an agreement peacefully. The borders of Portuguese and Boer claimed lands in the Zambezi region. We propose the following borders - the OTL borders of Mozambique and then following the Zambezi River in the interior until the border with OTL Namibia. We ask the Boer Republic what's their opinion and leave a map for their better perception. We also remember the Boer Republic we see them as allies and we offer a trade alliance, allowing the use of Mozambique ports tax-free if the ships sail to Lisbon with the land richnesses, agricultural products and wood that the Republic extracts.
 * British Dip: We agree. We are after the OTL Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and intend to drift up the OTL Namibian/Botswana border and in to OTL Namibia.
 * Portuguese Dip: We agree with the British annexation of Namibia if they only let us have the Caprivi Strip in Namibia.
 * British Dip: Agreed.
 * French Diplomacy: The French would like to trade pact with the Portuguese.
 * Portuguese Dip: We accept the French trade pact offer.
 * Mexico: [[File:Mexican_Influence_(1848_Game).png|thumb|185px|Mexico (Dark Blue)


 * Pawnee Native People's Dip: Chief David Ironhorse of a western Pawnee tribe takes up a pro-migration ticket and starts talks with Mexican officials on moving to a remote part of Neauvo Mexico to start a new life for his 500 strong tribe. He asks for a largely autonomous territory in the east for his people. They (all 500 of them) wish to eventualy return to there ancestral lands and still retain thire native lifestyle as a migrated vassal of Mexico, rather than integrate and become westernized quite yet. Other native Americans wish to stay on the ancestral homelands and think he is a twit. (mod)Whipsnade (talk) 23:35, August 20, 2014 (UTC)

'''No sinister or colonial influence over Texas, they don't like Mexico, but frienly relatios are OK. CR and Nicaragua are to far away for effective control until you improve Mexico's leadership and end corrupted economics. The Californian Goldrush is underway, but California is still Mexican, so use the cash to build some roads or ports.'''


 * Russian Empire:  We work on our military. Realizing we are slightly laging behind the western countries, we begin using similar designs to modernize more.   '  Islam in the caucasus begins to shrink as more orthodox influence is focused there
 * Aleskya: More people settle in the colony with hopes of building new lives, and the town of Sitka, the capital, sees the fastest growth in population.
 * Texas: In the spirit of independence, the government of the Republic of Texas refuses to let Texas merge back into Mexico. We build up our military and economy and ask the United States for diplomatic relations as well as a non-aggression pact between our two nations. We also ask all nations to recognize the newly formed Republic of Texas.
 * Prussian Dip: treading a thinline the prussians give a vague recognition of the texan aspirations for recognition and promise should they survive until the 1860s prussia will recognize the republic. on another note the prussians offer the texans a trade agreement and an unofficial embassy in berlin.
 * Texas Dip: We accept the Prussian trade agreement and to establish an unofficial embassy in Berlin. In return, we ask the Prussians if they want to establish an embassy in Austin.
 * Prussian Dip: The government agrees and establishes an unofficial embassy in Austin.
 * Empire of Brazil: Pedro II of Brazil continues to work on strengthening the economy. There is much growth this year and the economy is estimated to be growing at a rate of roughly 10.5% and production increases dramatically. Several new factories are built along the coast and more roads extending into the amazon are built. Sugar, Cotton Coffee, and Leather are the main exports. Pedro III is born, though the boy is small and sickly he survives the year. A force of 75,000 troops begin an invasion of war-torn Uruguay under the pretense of restoring the peace. Though in reality the motive is recognized to be-retaking land lost in the past. We ask the nations of France, England, Argentina and Paraguay to recognize the validity of our claims and stay either neutral.
 * Algo-Brazil crushes Uruguay.
 * Argentine Dip: We confirm nuetrality, and offer Brazil a Non-Agression Pact. We also ask the the leaders of the Unitarian party,who have been exiled to Uruguay, be returned to Argentina to face trial.
 * Portuguese Dip: We offer the Brazilian Empire an extension of our military loans and we add a trade, political and military alliance. We congratulate the Imperial Family, closely related to the Portuguese Royal Family for the birth of the young Prince.
 * Brazilian Dip: We accept all offers and extend a military alliance to Argentina should Paraguay attack either nation.
 * Morocco: The nation continues to move along, largely left alone by the other powers for the time being. The ruling Aluoite Dynasty continues to relax in the comforts of the country's many palaces. The Sultan's son Muhammad furthers along his mission to reform the armed forces. To do this, he needs to purchase some new weapons from the European powers, and sends out diplomats asking for such weapons. In foreign policy, the Sultan continues to support the armed struggle of the Algerians, yet he does so cautiously, not willing to risk a French invasion. As such, the support is only words rather than troops or weapons.
 * Colombia: With the rising of Conservative and Liberal parties in Colombia the nation begins to see more wants for social reform as well as a larger push for the country to rebuild itself from its Disasters with Gran Colombia. The Nation sees its first forays into an experimental railway along the Pacific Coast connecting just a few cities. This is expected to be completed after about a years work due to the short length its been considered for. With this the government seeing competition as a necessity within the continent as well as the entire world the nation begins allowing investments into factories such as iron works, cement and other products. Colombia also begins to compete with Mexican influence within central america sending advisors to Costa Rica and Nicaragua using the common relationship shared with these nations to influence them rather than Mexico's brute force. Colombia also begins at great cost to itself, influencing Venezuela and Ecuador investing into Colombian owned and built factories within the two states exploiting their weak governments to Colombia's advantage. With all this, however, in order to avoid a civil war, Colombia organizes a national congress to discuss re-evaluating the country and re-organizing it into a Federal republic much like the United States, with a unique Colombian flair to it. The Congress while effective in conveying the need for a Federal system like this does not accomplish this goal and the national congress to reform is scheduled once again for the next year. Colombia also with this begins to expand its armed forces training. With a population of nearly 1.7 million Colombia begins a much more aggressive campaign of literacy in order to keep its population up to speed.
 * United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway: Another series of economic reforms is passed between the two kingdoms of Sweden and Norway which help to abolish protective tarriff walls to further free trade between the two crowns. A reform is passed that dismantles the entire guild system, paving the way for greater economic entrepreneurship. The economy remains almost entirely agrarian, but the economic trade between the two kingdoms and other nations helps keep the agrarian economy profitable. The annual meetings between the crowns of Norway and Sweden now allow the participation of university students from either country, all of whom greatly support the idea of Scandenavianism.
 * Argentine Confederation: This year is focused on internal stablization, with the various nations of the confederacy working on improving there economies. A program to improve the military begins, hoping to bring Argentina closer to modern standards, Plans to construct the first rail line begin, but a lack of recources stalls the project. Rosas continues to act as the de facto leader of the confederation, making Buenos Aires the largest city in the country. The ongoing war between the Federales and Unitarians continues. Population of the entire nation remains just under one million.

1850

 * The ships of the McClure Arctic Expedition set sail from Plymouth. The transportation of British convicts to Western Australia begins. The hippopotamus Obaysch arrives at London Zoo from Egypt, the first seen in Europe since Roman times. The city of Manchester, England, reaches 400,000 inhabitants. The paddle steamer RMS Royal Adelaide (made 1838), bound from Cork to London, sinks in the English Channel with the loss of all 250 on board.
 * The traditional date of Kansas City, Missouri's founding. This is the date on which it is incorporated by Jackson County, Missouri as the "Town of Kansas". Lehman Brothers is established in Montgomery, Alabama. The USS Advance puts to sea from New York to search for John Franklin's Arctic expedition. Henry Clay introduces the Compromise of 1850 to the U.S. Congress. American Express is founded by Henry Wells & William Fargo.
 * The ill-fated Taiping Rebellion occurs. Hong Xiuquan orders the general mobilisation of rebel forces.
 * The treaty called Punctation of Olmütz is signed in Olomouc. It means diplomatic capitulation of Prussia to the Austrian Empire, which takes over the leadership of the German Confederation.
 * The first settlers for the settlement of Christchurch arrive at the Port of Lyttelton (in New Zealand).
 * The University of Sydney (the oldest in Australia) is founded.
 * American, Texan, Russian and Canadian gold miners riot. The Bear Flag is hoist in Sacramento four years later than OTL and is now the official flag of the Republic of California. The rebels call upon American help and they march toward LA. They don't like Mexico's rule and prefer the USA.
 * "American gold miners riot" and then "ask for american help" whut? unless this is actually two mod events. Toby2: THEY CALL ME Mr. Awesome!!!
 * It is the OTL rising in California that lead to it joining the USA, but at a ATL time.Whipsnade (talk) 15:14, August 22, 2014 (UTC)
 * The Tswana nation of Ngamiland formulates in OTL north Botswana.
 * Princes Vicky and Prince Frederick fall in love.


 * A bit too quickly, whip. First off, I just sent Frederick to Britain, and second, Vicky is still only 9. They would keep in correspondence and build a bond first. With Blood and Iron (talk) 22:16, August 21, 2014 (UTC)
 * OK, I was a bit too hasty.
 * The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (AKA Kingdom of Naples) pays France ransomed of 50,000 Lira for the captured men and ships. The Kingdom of Sardinia also give them some money to help pay the ransom with. The Kingdom of Sardinia amps up its military slightly.


 * Austrian Empire: the Hungarian revolutionaries are cracked down upon. The Russians are thanked for their assistance in dealing with them. Toward the end  of the year, the Hungarian rebels begin losing morale, and the Austrian army demands their surrender, the Hungarians comply. In concession to the Hungarians, and hopping to prevent future revolutions, Hungarian citizens, treated as second-class citizens for centuries under the Habsburgs, are granted the same status as the German citizens. Hungarian representatives are also allowed to join the Diet in Vienna. With the internal struggles taken care of, Emperor Ferdinand calls for a national focus on industry and education. Construction of factories begin, starting in the Crownlands of Bohemia and Hungary. Diplomats are sent to the southern German states, Bavaria, Württemberg, Baden, Saxony, in hopes of extending and improving economic and political relationships.   Prussia and Great Britain are asked for alliances.'  '
 * ​Baden and Bavaria agree to an alliance with Austria. Hungary west of the Danube and Slavonia continue to rebel.
 * You do realize they didn't send any help this time. No, they never sent any this time around. 
 * Russia's player did not agree to send his troops last turn, but I'm sure some Cossacks may have volenteered, if only to have fun ripping out innocent ethnic Romanians' and Poles' throats. They may calm it down a bit.


 * British Empire: British foreign secretary Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, sends ships to blockade the port of Piraeus, ostensibly as a result of the Don Pacifico affair. A major literacy campaign is held in Ceylon. Trade is expanded in the colonies. British settlers and traders expand Cape Colony’s and Natal’s borders a uniform 2 pixels northward of their current local in to the green zone. The Walvis Bay enclave expands to its full OTL size and then draw a fortified border around it. Local tribes are resisting, but as yet there is no major problem. We try to calm religious and anti-colonial tendency in parts of India, but to no avail. A few hundred more troops are raised and sent to Cape Colony and Malucca. We investigate the sinking of the RMS Royal Adelaide. London Zoo is a success. Princess Vicky and Prince Frederick fall in love and contemplate marriage. The British propose a Pacific Ocean to Caribbean Sea Nicaragua Canal. Control would be shared with America and Portugal if they want to help build it. We offer an alliance to Moderna.
 * Portuguese Dip: We accept the British offer if the profits of the Canal be divided equally between the three called nations. We believe it is only fair.
 * British Dip. Agreed.
 * USA Dip: Agreed.

Mexico: We dispatch the California Corps, led by Felix Jasso, to deal with the 'Bear Flag Rebellion' occurring within northern California. Andres Santana dispatches 5000 of his men from the Northern Corps to cover the Jasso's flank. We use the money earned from the 'California Gold Rush' to help implement roads between major cities and use the money to further implement railroads between major cities. We agree to David Ironhorse's terms and further encourage Indians to immigrate to Mexico. We also wish begin to open up trade with East Asian and South American nations. ''' Algo is up. ''' Green (Northern C.) Red (Central C.) Purple (Southern C.) Red dots (Rebellions)]] Portugal: It is a happy year for us. First of all, our newly-implemented Constitutional system works as tested by the new public pledge - the final elimination of slavery in all Portuguese territories. With the new law, slavery is destroyed in all of our territories. Other reasons to rejoice are the completion of the railway from Lisbon to Santarem, helped by the great stock market funds achieved and the realization of the project to cross the African interior. A wealthy Portuguese explorer achieves the quest and reclaims the rewards. The Government gives him a great sum of money and the title of Viscount. He surprises the aristocracy by donating all of the money to the Royal Portuguese Institute, settled in Coimbra, where students from all over Europe and North America come to complement their studies, helping to modernize the region of Beira. The industrialization of the nation advances foward, with the economy flourishing thanks to the funds given by the stock market. The states all agree with Prussia except Hanover and the minor polities of Nassau, Badan, Lubeck, Bremen, Brauwnswig, Hamburg and Holstine.
 * USA: (user gave me control until he returns on Sunday). We take up Chief Peter Pockawan’s local offer. We take up the British offer. We offer diplomatic support to the Californian rebels. Railways are upgraded in New York state and Ohio. A national literacy campaign is held in all major towns and cities. Texas is offered a 5 year NAP. The OTL Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and a ATL version of the Compromise of 1850 are passed.
 * Liberia: A literacy campaign is held and farming is improved.
 * US Territories: Cattle ranching, limited farming and roads are improved in the Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Kansas regions. Wisconsin Territory is promised statehood and plans are put forward over are states coming from Kansas Territory and Minnesota Territory.
 * Texas Dip: We accept the offer for a five year NAP.
 * USA Response: There is much anti-Mexico sentiment growing. Hot debate rages in the senate and congress. Wisconsin Territory gets statehood.
 * Sorry, Algo is up late, things came up.
 * ​Results: Miners are defeated after some heavy fighting.
 * ​USA: War is promised as troops march in to Dakota territory and head westward.
 * [[File:Mexican_Army_Movement,_Bear_Flag_Rebellion_(1848_Map_Game).png|thumb|240px|Blue (California C.)
 * Argentine Confederation: This year is focused on internal stabilization, with the various nations of the confederacy working on improving there economies. A program to improve the military begins, hoping to bring Argentina closer to modern standards, Plans to construct the first rail line begin, but a lack of resources stalls the project. Rosas continues to act as the de facto leader of the confederation, making Buenos Aires the largest city in the country. The ongoing war between the Federales and Unitarians continues. Population of the entire nation remains just under one million.
 * Brazilian Agents: We send several military advisers to aid the Unitarians in their war.
 * Portuguese Dip: We support both Texan and Californian pledges for indepedence with two conditions: 1 - Putting foward trade pacts with us, especially about the mineral riches. 2 - Having at least a gradual abolition of slavery. If that is responded, we will help the Republics in their fights against oppression diplomatically and, if provoked, military. We also warn Oman to either stop slave trafficking from the Swallihi coast or to face the consequences.
 * Portuguese Africa: Angola continues expanding westward, even if that means conflicts with the native tribes. In Mozambique, the borders accorded with the Boer Republic are respected but we advance to the interior via the northern shores of the Zambezi River. Also, settlers are sent to explore and claim the entire shores of Lake Nyasa. (Can you at least add some lands for the next map?)
 * Federation of Colombia: The nation continues to develop its railway systems, purchasing the resources from various countries extending the railways through more territory. The National congress in the progress of avoiding a destructive civil war reforms the government with popular support from all the departments into the Federation of Colombia. The American system is somewhat implemented and a more american voting system is put into place. With the reformation its decided to outlaw slavery as it has become a redundant practice in Colombia. The nation continues influence on Venezuela and Ecuador heavily, investing further into their economy as the first year of the previously Colombian built factories in both those countries has led to an increasing return and a further expansion of Colombian industry in the countries. Colombia's new president Diego Alacantra, sponsors state capitalism as he allows for government investment into domestic factories build up a small but expanding arms industry as well as the start of larger ironworks, and the opening of the nation's first steel mill. The military is put up at a force of about 25,000 to hold the reformed state together and internally stabilize the country. The nations large expansion of industry and railroads, has left Colombia sinking into debt, but the debt in the meantime is becoming easier to pay off as the profits from industry begin to finance Colombia's emergence from the global periphery. The Colombian president, however, with some protests from the elites opens up the officer corps and politics to the middle classes allowing for many to advance and further integrate between the previously stratified classes in Colombia. The unpopularity of this causes many elite to plan the downfall of the new president but they are discovered and hanged for treason relative quickly. President Alacantra with large scale support from the Liberal-Reactionary coalition government, follows closely the American and Brazilian system of establishment of rights, and creates a "bill of rights" similar to its American counterpart guaranteeing all the same rights. Colombia also requests economic advisors from nations such as Brazil and Prussia. The Colombian congress seeking to gain the unclaimed amazons to its south sponsors a volunteer group of imprisoned men with families (including children) who number about 1000 and about another 500 troops sent along with them to settle and seize the now claimed Colombian Amazons as well as protect it. These prisoners are in for moderate offenses and are being allowed to work for their freedom. Can we add at least half of that Amazon territory to my south as Colombian since I'm trying to settle it?? 
 * Prussian Dip: The Prussians agree and send a party of economic specialists to Colombia. and also offer a trade agreement to the Colombians
 * ​New lands added in 1851 map.
 * Boer Republic: Due to the fact we now have access to a sea we manage to continue getting immigrants that are not Portuguese or English, as we had not been getting for some time and were relying upon copulation to extend the number of Afrikaaners. French, Dutch, and Germans arrive out our port and settle across the country, with generous land grants given to non-Catholics, and farms are built across the nation. We begin to focus on infrastructure and military development with the new funds gaiend from being able to export things with a port, and the trade-deal with the British that came with the land. A new president is elected, and he promises to have a road connected to every town with more than 400 people and to have a postal service implemented by the end of his term (in three years). Africans for the most part are neglected, with little contact being made except for the occasional trading and northern savagery. We continue expansion, 15 px north and 20 px east.
 * Boer D: We have only one qualm with the current land-deal with Portugal and Great Britain, and that is that we don't want Portugal expanding south of the Limpopo river either.
 * Portuguese Dip: We are afraid that we have already extendend south of the Limpopo River, creating some settlements like Lourenço Marques which are already deeply inhabited by the Portuguese settlers and of which we won't accept to leave. We respect the rights of the Boers and we support the call for immigrants, even though we don't appreciate the discrimination of Catholics in the granting of lands. We offer the Portuguese colonies as a refugee for the discriminate Catholics in the Boer Republic. We still had that we wish to continue with the best terms with the Boer Republic but will not back off our claims.
 * Boer D: We request that Portugal not settle south of the river any further than the current extent.
 * Portugal: We will stand by our claims represented in the map presented above. That territory is not in any way in conflict with the Boer-controlled territory and so we expect no friction with the Boer Republic.
 * Morocco: The military continues to train according to modern military tactics as per the order of the Sultan and his son. Officer corps are sent to other states like the Ottoman Empire to observe military training and discipline. Verbal support for the Algerians continues, and the country decides to house any fleeing refugees but does not allow them to continue the fight or establish bases in Moroccan territory. Influence amongst nomadic Berber tribes is excercised, and the country begins to extend its authority south, targeting trade routes and any oasises. A number of tribes swear alleigance to the Sultan, further expanding the country's influence in the Sahara. Moroccan diplomats secretly ask European nations for mutual defense pacts in order to help preserve Moroccos independence.
 * Texas: We send about 7200 troops to calm down the rebellious goldminers in Texas. We offer diplomatic support to the California rebels and recognize California as its own nation rather than a part of Mexico. We continue to build up our military in the event that we are at war or a crisis.
 * Boer D: We officially recognized the independant state of Texas, for whatever that is worth.
 * Prussia: The Punctation of Olmütz is deemed a humiliation by Otto von Bismark and other prussian nationalists including Crown Prince Wilhelm von Hohenzollern. specially since the Austrians are still dealing with Hungarian rebels (russia never agreed to the treaty). Despite the blunder the Prince and Junkers keep their cool and await for things to develop as the King enters a period of relative mental instability brought on by recent events (otl this did occur and wilhelm I was regent during the 1850s until he assumed the throne himself). The general amnesty offered to the liberals is maintained and the National Liberal Party accomodates many of the former revolutionaries gaining several new sets in the Landtag in particularly in the lowerhouse. The Conservatives and National Liberals form a coalition government after the first elections ever held in the country. Otto von Bismark is rewarded with his part in the suppression of the liberal insurrection with a diplomatic position in Russia, should the russians accept him there. While considered it is an honor it is also to remove him from the political spotlight for the time being. Meanwhile, in London, Prince Frederick, the son of Crown Prince Wilhelm, begins a correspondence with the young Princess Victoria of Great Britain who showed him around the capital. He also takes a liking to King consort Albert and Queen Victoria and hopes to enter a personal friendship with the couple (British response please). Industrialization in the Rhineland and Silesia continues and the rail system continues to expand. The Zollverein continues to grow in importance, and the Prussians request greater economic co-operation amongst the minor Aerman states except Austria. (RNG, please. Remember, I am the strongest economic power out of all the German states and greater co-operation will favor all the German states). Military expanasion continues and more and more needle rifles and breechloaded cannons are developed and several new military officers begin to come into the spotlight particularly Roon and Moltke who are critics of the current military system. Fears of the French territorial ambitions begin to grow amongst Prussian leaders and the government reminds the rest of the German states of the problems French expansionism could bring to the German people.

British Dip: We agree. '''I don't have the time to work with an experimental algo, so could a mod create the algo for me? I haven't seen the algo work yet, and have to go to the store [?] very late today. Thanks to whoever does this'''
 * Empire of Brazil: Pedro II of Brazil continues to work on strengthening the economy. There is much growth this year and the economy is estimated to be growing at a rate of roughly 10.5% and production increases dramatically. Several new factories are built along the coast and more roads extending into the amazon are built. Several economic advisers are offered to Colombia in an attempt to improve relations. Pedro III (my mistake on the years, he was born in 1848 not 49), continues to grow up, touring Uruguay with his father and mother. Uruguay becomes a semi-autonomous region within Brazil, ruling itself in internal affairs, but yielding all national rights to Brazil. The leaders of the warring political parties are executed and peace restored.
 * France: Seeing California revolt, France, traditionally aligned with the USA, sends troops to the rebels in the area. The USA is requested an alliance and trade pact. Meanwhile, back in Europe, war is support is given to the Roman Republic, who is angered at the low payment of Naples. the Roman Republic is given 30,000 troops to deal with Naples, who launch an attack on the mainland. All other Italian states are assured that they will not be bother as long as they don't interfere. Spain, is invited to participate in the invasion, with a guaranteed land gained if they participate. The military is built up to deal with Naples. (Mod response)
 * Spain offers diplomatic support only.
 * USA Dip: We agree too the French deal.
 * French Colonial Empire: With the war in Naples ongoing, the empire halts expansion and sends a total of 2000 troops to Naples.
 * Roman Republic: Angered with the payment of Naples, witch was much lower than expected, declares war on the nation. The 500 French troops in the area are mobilized toward Naples, as well as 100 of the native Roman Republic troops. (Algo needed)


 * 1) Naples is defeated after some heavy fighting. I think that’s right, France should win in theory


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 * Portuguese Dip: Since France is calling for allies for the invasion of Naples, we offer to help military, hoping for land gains.
 * French Diplomacy: Portugal isn't guaranteed any land in Naples but will be guaranteed a West African colony (depending on how many troops are sent) in the near future. A trade pact is offered between the two nations.
 * Portuguese Dip: We accept the offer and ask only to have a say in the future of Naples when the war ends, besides the colonial gains.
 * In the Dutch EmpireWilliam_VII_Luxem_(The_Kalmar_Union).png, a number of advancements take place. Firstly, King Willem III manages to quell any and all talks of republican or revolutionary revolt in his nation. He also plans for the young daughter of Leopold I of Belgium, Charlotte, to marry Prince Willem of the Netherlands in under a decade, uniting the two nations into a personal union. We propose a trade pact and alliance with Hanover, and intend to better our relations. Ernest Augustus is encouraged to grow closer to the Dutch and further from the British. Meanwhile, in Suriname, a new colony is set up between British Guiana and Venezuela. We continue to influence our puppet government in Rattanakosin Thailand, growing that colony closer to our East Indies Co. The Dutch East Indies influences Sarawak by sending trade deals and attempting to cement them into our East Indian Colonial Empire. We establish a trading post at the southern tip of Madagascar and attempt to ally the native kingdom. The post soon becomes a colony called "Madagaskar."
 * Portuguese Dip: We offer an alliance between the Portuguese and Dutch Empire. We hope we can have share the island of Madagascar between both our nations, as we wish to have a wood-exporting colony
 * Duchy of Modena: Military and economy are built up.
 * Modenese Dip: We accept the British request of alliance.
 * Russia: We begin to improve relations with the prussians. We continue modernization. The military grows and more factories appear in the nation
 * Aleyska: the revolt is met with gunfire, those responsable are sent to siberia to break rocks. the population are encouraged to go to the colony to seek a better life. Sitka and other settlements continue to grow
 * California (Bear Flag) Republic: With us taking over the city of Sacramento, we declare ourselves the California (Bear Flag) Republic with our capital being Sacramento, thus we officially establish a government. With us being a Republic, we represent the common citizen (the miner) and thus we also declare ourselves as a  Democratic Government With Support from the People (' +4 in the Algo)  The Revolutionary William B Ide is elected president. While we declare ourselves to have control over all the Californian territory, in reality we only have jurisdiction over Sacramento and the surrounding area, and thus only our official military, the Californian Army, only has control over Sacramento and the surrounding area, with its main job too defend our capital Sacramento and its civilians. Most of our army, however, consists of Revolutionary Irregulars called the Bear Flag Army, which consists of the numerous Rebels all over California not under our jurisdiction and use guerrilla warfare tactics. We begin a campaign to encourage young men to join the Bear Flag Army and rebel against the opressive Mexican Government and establish our official currency, The Californian (Mexican pesos and US dollars are also accepted currency) '
 * Californian Diplomacy:  We hereby condem the nation of Mexico, our oppressors, as only now, that we are rebelling against your tryanical rule that you pay attention to us. We thank all nations that have been sympatetic to our cause, including France (for giving us military support), Portugal (for the offer, which we graciously accept), The United States (for the diplomatic support), and Texas, (for the diplomatic support) We also ask permission to set up an embassy in either the US or Texas to form a Government in Exile, if and when we lose, though we are not intending to give up without a huge fight. We also ask that those who diplomatically support us also give us supplies to help in our war against Mexico. ' We also apologize for any damage done to the nations who have supported us as a result of any roudy behavior of the Bear Flag Army, as we have no de facto jurisdiction over them.

1851

 * In Boston, Massachusetts, members of the anti-slavery Boston Vigilance Committee rescue fugitive slave Shadrach Minkins from a courtroom following his arrest by U.S. marshals.
 * A population census is taken in the United Kingdom. The population reaches 21 million. 6.3 million live in cities of 20,000.
 * The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations in the Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, London is opened by Queen Victoria (it runs until October 18).
 * French coup of 1851: In what amounts to a coup, Louis Napoleon, president of France, dissolves the French National Assembly and declares a new constitution to extend his term. A year later he declares himself as Emperor Napoleon III, ending the Second Republic.'''
 * The Denny Party lands at Alki Point, the first settlers of what later becomes Seattle, Washington.
 * First protected submarine telegraph cable laid, across the English Channel.
 * Shshonaland asks for a trade deal with Portugal.
 * Zululand moves to its final pre-OTL conquest persition. They start to look a major threat to anyone, black or white.
 * Lakota Indians rise up in North Dakota. Apaches rebel in Texas and Mexico.
 * Ecquator annexes the land Colombia did not annex earlier.
 * The Ngwato chiefship formulates in central OTL Botswana.
 * Eastern Hungary and Salvonian rebelions continue.


 * British Empire: Wavis Bay is secured against native incursions. Guyana expands slightly to the south west. The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations in the Crystal Palace is a success. British forces amp up in India. Local rebellions are put down in rural parts of North East India. British explores travel in to southern Botswana OTL and southern coastal Namibia OTL region and start diplomacy with local tribes and states, but the going is tough. Trading posts are set up in all the non-Dutch parts of Borneo in the attempt to win their loyalty. Canada is formed into two larger colonies.
 * Mexican Dip: We seek support and or advice from the British Empire due to the growing tension between Mexico and the United States.
 * British Dip: We ask the USA to stay to diplomatic methods and to avoid a war with Mexico if possible.

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 * USA: Lakota, Sioux and Ojibwa Indians rebel in places and are put down by 1000 troopers. Kansas Territory is given statehood. 2000 American troops, including 100 cavalry are in Washington Territory awaiting plans to invade northern California. A deal is offered, Sell the land for $10,045,000 or have it conquered. Controversy grows over the slavery issue and the South is angry over the North's opposition to it.
 * British Dip: We arsk the USA to stay to diplomatic methods and to avoid a war with Mexico if possible.
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 * ​Mexico: With the quelling of the 'Bear Flag Rebellion' and the recent threats from the United States we transfer control of the California Corps into to famed general and former president Santa Anna. Meanwhile, we raise up and continue to train another corps, recently named the Desert Corps who is led by former California Corps leader Felix Jasso. The Northern Corps led by Andres Santana is renamed for the Rio Bravo Corps for its position along the region, and is sent to quell aggresive Apache rebels in the region, while peace talks are sent to those tribes who have not began to uprise to determine a possible outcome without further bloodshed. Current President Mariano Arista states that he will enact a controlled immigration paln to those coming from America due to the 'Bear Flag Rebellion', he also states he will not give over earned Mexican land to the United States.  With threat tensions high we look to other Latin American nations for support, along with other European nations.  We continue to improve our infrastructure with better roads, and railroad construction has begun.  In response to the Portugese and French involvment in the 'Bear Flag Rebellion we send 10,000 of the Desert Corps to Santa Anna, 4000 being cavalry (Updated Algo). [[File:Mexican_Army_Position,_1851_(1848_Game).png|thumb|220px|Blue (California C.)
 * ​Mexico: With the quelling of the 'Bear Flag Rebellion' and the recent threats from the United States we transfer control of the California Corps into to famed general and former president Santa Anna. Meanwhile, we raise up and continue to train another corps, recently named the Desert Corps who is led by former California Corps leader Felix Jasso. The Northern Corps led by Andres Santana is renamed for the Rio Bravo Corps for its position along the region, and is sent to quell aggresive Apache rebels in the region, while peace talks are sent to those tribes who have not began to uprise to determine a possible outcome without further bloodshed. Current President Mariano Arista states that he will enact a controlled immigration paln to those coming from America due to the 'Bear Flag Rebellion', he also states he will not give over earned Mexican land to the United States.  With threat tensions high we look to other Latin American nations for support, along with other European nations.  We continue to improve our infrastructure with better roads, and railroad construction has begun.  In response to the Portugese and French involvment in the 'Bear Flag Rebellion we send 10,000 of the Desert Corps to Santa Anna, 4000 being cavalry (Updated Algo). [[File:Mexican_Army_Position,_1851_(1848_Game).png|thumb|220px|Blue (California C.)

Brit Dip: Crown Prince Pedro can start correspondence with Princess Alice. No canals until the late 1800's and early 1900's
 * Portugal: The Royal Portuguese Institute opens the Warfare Sciences Cabinet, which gets huge donations from the Army, a department with the sole purpose of studying ballistics, especially for the creation of better firearms, especially riffles, more efficient bullets and ammunitions and for the construction of more efficient artillery pieces. We hope that in a few years the Portuguese Army will once again be a motive of pride for the nation. The first two ships built with the help of the foreigner engineers are inaugurated in Lisbon, in a ceremony attended by the Queen and the Consort King. The ships are named "Maria" and "Fernindand" in honour of the Royal couple. In this year, we introduce the telegraph in the nation. The first line, Lisbon-Santarem-Coimbra-Porto, is inaugurated later in the year, while the line from Lisbon to the Azores starts to be built. The railways get to Coimbra and Vila Viçosa. The Royal Seas Corporation is created, doing regular sea journeys Lisbon-Funchal-Praia-Bissau-Luanda-Beira letting that way more settlers into Portuguese Africa. To attract more settlers, we open gates for Irish immigrants, escaping the Famine, and Italian immigrants too, to live in deep Portuguese Africa. With dispersed populations, the cultures melt into the Portuguese ways, but still some settlements in deep Africa, like Semaragaide and Prosperitá were named after Irish and Italian words. That way, the Portuguese colonies expand further inside.
 * Portuguese Dip: We are glad for the California Republic and we lend a few armies and we send some ships, including the Fernindand, to occupy the port of San Francisco, in the name of the Californian Republic. We put an embargo on Mexico and advise the USA, France, Texas and other European allies to do the same. We accept a trade deal with Shshonaland, but as the country is in the area claimed by the Boer Republic, we advise them to cross the Zambezi River to the Portuguese territory. There, they will be resettled in organized communities, under the care of the Portuguese government. We will give education to the children and the constitutional rights to the people. In order to reinforce the alliance with the British Empire, we offer to negotiate a marriage between the Crown Prince Pedro, heir to the Portuguese throne, with one of the daughters of Queen Victoria (British response needed). We also offer France the lend of a force of 2500 to re-inforce the French occupation of Naples.
 * French Diplomacy: We gladly accept the re-inforcement of troops and embargo Mexico.
 * Portuguese Africa: With the new waves of both Portuguese and foreigner settlers, attracted by the regular naval routes and the privileges given to settlers, our dominance in the claims we have in Africa gets stronger and stronger. However, the tensions that the government has with the Boer Republic and border arguments threat the settlers in southern Mozambique, which fear a possible conflict. A settler community lands in northeast Madagascar, and forms a new settlement there, Salvação.
 * Portuguese Canal Company: A team of engineers, alongside a team from the USA and the British Empire, study the landscape of Nicaragua, in hopes of finding an area suitable for constructing the Canal.
 * British survey teams in Nicaragua: We examine the landscape, but it is deemed to difficult to tame with present technology.
 * Morocco: The military reforms continue to be performed, and Moroccan officers continue to be trained in forms of discipline and artillery fire. Despite this, the army is still largely undertrained, underequipped, and still mostly tribesmen rather than actual soldiers. The military extends to the Moroccan Navy as well, even though said navy is composed of a few xebecs and galleys, nothing that could compare to a European fleet. Influence amongst the Berber tribes and trade caravans that lead south of the Sahara continues to be excercised.


 * Russia: Continues modernization. Weapons continue to be built, as do more ships in both the Baltics and the strait. works with mending relations with multiple European countries continue. Conversion of the Chechens continue.
 * Aleyska: population continues to grow. the Inuit population begins to be less frequently sen, presumably pushed north. Gold mining continues.
 * Empire of Brazil: Pedro II of Brazil continues to work on strengthening the economy. There is much growth this year and the economy is estimated to be growing at a rate of roughly 10.5% and production increases dramatically. Several new factories are built along the coast and more roads extending into the amazon are built. Huge strides are made in the manufacturing and agricultural production sectors. A short section of railroad is built in Rio de Janeiro, but it will be several years before it can be implemented on an industrial scale. Pedro III continues to grow up, touring Uruguay with his father and mother. The Liberals and Conservatives continue to dispute, and Pedro must always watch them carefully. A force of settlers and explorers lead by João da Cunha enters the un-claimed jungles to the west of Brazil after several months the region of Acre (same as OTL) is annexed. A defensive line is begun along the Paraguayan border, consisting of several fortified cities with redoubts every two miles surrounding them.

'''The Zollverein continues to grow in importance, and the Prussians request greater economic co-operation amongst the minor German states except Austria is responded on. They all agree except to more co-operation except Bremen, Hamburg, Anhalt. Limburg and Lubeck.Whipsnade (talk) 15:44, August 23, 2014 (UTC)'''
 * Federation of Colombia: The expense of railway systems limits their further adoption but further industrialism continues with many factories opening up and a large increase in education spending begins to show the first inklings of a literacy rate increase. The settling of the new amazon territories continues with a few thousand people and their families working off their prison sentence in exchange for settling the territory. Continuing with using advisors from Prussia and Brazil Colombia aggressively expands its industry and with the outlawing of slavery sees a large immigration of people from Europe numbering almost 3000 Germans from the disparate grouping of nations. These 4000 people some of which are military men and industrialists are immediately employed by the government to improve the efficiency and production of Colombian factories. The military men are sent to bring Colombian military tactics up to speed and more organization and radical military reform are put into place increasing the efficiency of the army. Colombia's navy, however, remains extremely neglected and in an attempt to at least modernize its navy as well has two private European builders in France contracted to build two of Colombia's first ships of the line expected to be delivered next year. The amount of debt - while larger - slows down and begins to recede slowly as the country begins to pay off its debts to various nations, particularly the British. With this, however, the loans taken out in British banks are paid off first to prevent some sort of intervention. The Colombian influence over Venezuela and Ecuador continues, this time much more prolificly as the re-organized and much more powerful government is able to swing many Venezuelan and Ecuadorian officials into allowing further Colombian influence, further Colombian investment, and the beginning resurgence of "Gran Colombia" as a nation state this time using many of Santander's ideas. The Colombian government also continues to influence Costa Rica, and Nicaragua, furthering Colombian interests there. This, however, has led many of these to become more favorable to Colombia as advisors begin telling their respectice governments that their only way to be strong is to avoid European powers and their interests in favor of going through Colombia a cultural brother and ally.
 * French Empire: On December 23rd the constitution was ratified, and Napoleon declares himself Emperor of France, creating the French Empire. The victory in Naples is celebrated, as Napoleon plans to provide revenge to Mexico. Napoleon asks Great Britain not to provide assistance to the Mexicans, as the Mexicans did not give the people what they wanted - Independence. Napoleon also states in his Christmas Day speech that "ethnic French areas controlled by non-French nations is hell, and the people don't deserve it." This speech kicks off a type of French nationalism that hates non-French nations, the lowlands in particular.
 * French Colonial Empire: The colonies expand their coastlines.
 * Duchy of Rome: The nation, joyful that Naples is eliminated, returns to upgrading infrastructure and bases.
 * Duchy of Naples: Naples, replaced by pro-French government, starts to fix infrastructure and build bases.
 * Texas: We have calmed down the Apache rebellion by sending 4000 troops to heavily populated areas of Apache Indians. We have also placed a trade embargo on Mexico and ask the United States to do the same. Slavery is officially abolished in the Republic of Texas stating that if anyone still owns slaves, they will be punished severely. We continue to build up our military and our economy due to tensions around North America. We are modernizing Texas.
 * Prussia: The Punctation of Olmütz is deemed a humiliation by Otto von Bismark and other prussian nationalists including Crown Prince Wilhelm von Hohenzollern. specially since the Austrians are still dealing with Hungarian rebels (Russia never agreed to the treaty). Despite the blunder the Prince and Junkers keep their cool and await for things to develop as the King enters a period of relative mental instability brought on by recent events (otl this did occur and wilhelm I was regent during the 1850s until he assumed the throne himself). The general amnesty offered to the liberals is maintained and the National Liberal Party accomodates many of the former revolutionaries gaining several new sets in the Landtag in particularly in the lowerhouse. The Conservatives and National Liberals form a coalition government after the first elections ever held in the country. Otto von Bismark is rewarded with his part in the suppression of the liberal insurrection with a diplomatic position in Russia, should the russians accept him there. While considered it is an honor it is also to remove him from the political spotlight for the time being. Meanwhile, in London, Prince Frederick, the son of Crown Prince Wilhelm, begins a correspondence with the young Princess Victoria the Great Britain who showed him around the capital. He also takes a liking to King consort Albert and Queen Victoria and hopes to enter a personal friendship with the couple (British response, please). Industrialization in the Rhineland and Silesia continues and the rail system continues to expand. The Zollverein continues to grow in importance, and the Prussians request greater economic co-operation amongst the minor German states except Austria. (RNG, please. Remember I am the strongest economic power out of all the German states and greater co-operation will favor all the German states). Military expansion continues and more and more needle rifles and breechloaded cannons are developed and several new military officers begin to come into the spotlight particularly Roon and Moltke who are critics of the current military system. Fears of the French territorial amibtions begin to grow amongst Prussian leaders and the government reminds the rest of the German states of the problems French expansionism could bring to the German people.

British Dip: Crown Prince Wilhelm begins a correspondence with the young Princess Victoria and she agrees. King consort Albert and Queen Victoria and hopes to enter a personal friendship with the Prince Frederick. '''Bavaria sends troops to help Austria. El Salvador offers political support to Mexico.'''Whipsnade (talk)
 * Duchy of Modena: We build up our infrastructure.
 * The Grand Duchy of Tuscany offers a trade deal and alliance to Moderna.

*Naples: Moderniztion begins across Naples and Sciliy, and we begin building up the military. We offer food and wine to Texas so as to start a trade route in North America, and recognise California, but offer no military aid. Some in the Kingdom begin pushing for the unifaction of Italy. *Naples: Modernization begins across Naples and Siciliy, and we begin building up the military. We offer food and wine to Texas so as to start a trade route in North America, and recognise California, but offer no military aid. Some in the Kingdom begin pushing for the unifaction of Italy. '''Naples is under French control. You cannot play as Naples unless I say so, and it's no. Jesus ...'''
 * Sarawak: James Brooke, de facto ruler of Sarawak and British adventurer, begins to increase his power by manipulating ethnic tensions. He begins arming and training the Dayak majority, shifting power from the Malay minority to the interior. He also marries a prominent Dayak. In consequence many of the tribes of the interior swear allegiance to him, expanding his control over the interior. With the loyalty of the Dayaks secured, Sarawak officially declares independence from Brunei. The military improves as individual chieftains send quotas of warriors to be trained and armed in modern fashion. Secretly, rebellion begins to be fomented by Sarawak agents in the Bruneian interior.
 * Sarawak Dip: requests to purchase modern arms from any nation willing to supply them.
 * British Dip: We agree to supply them. We make 5000 modern rifles and send 100 of them to help James Brooke.
 * Texan Dip: We accept your offer for food and wine and we will start a trade route by offering Naples beef from our Texan cattle.

'California (Bear Flag) Republic: With us taking over the city of Sacramento, we declare ourselves the California (Bear Flag) Republic with our capital being Sacramento, thus we officially establish a government. With us being a Republic, we represent the common citizen (the miner) and thus we also declare ourselves as a Democratic Government With Support from the People ('+4 in the Algo) The Revolutionary William B Ide is elected president. While we declare ourselves to have control over all the Californian territory, in reality we only have jurisdiction over Sacramento and the surrounding area, and thus only our official military, the Californian Army, only has control over Sacramento and the surrounding area, with its main job too defend our capital Sacramento and its civilians. Most of our army, however, consists of Revolutionary Irregulars called the Bear Flag Army, which consists of the numerous Rebels all over California not under our jurisdiction and use guerrilla warfare tactics. We begin a campaign to encourage young men to join the Bear Flag Army and rebel against the opressive Mexican Government and establish our official currency, The Californian (Mexican pesos and US dollars are also accepted currency) Now that it is the year 1851, we have successfully won our independence, (Our territory is all of OTL Alta California and there is much rejoicing over this. As a new born nation, however, we are wrought with political and economical instability, debt, corruption, etc. We begin a gradual campaign to end slavery in the nation as an abrupt one will result in a revolt. We also seize control of all the formerly owned Mexican railroads, trains, ports, forts, etc.

Californian Diplomacy: We hereby condem the nation of Mexico, our oppressors, as only now, that we are rebelling against your tryanical rule that you pay attention to us. We thank all nations that have been sympatetic to our cause, including France (for giving us military support), Portugal (for the offer, which we graciously accept), The United States (for the diplomatic support), and Texas, (for the diplomatic support) We also ask permission to set up an embassy in either the US or Texas to form a Government in Exile, if and when we lose, though we are not intending to give up without a huge fight. We also ask that those who diplomatically support us also give us supplies to help in our war against Mexico. 'We also apologize for any damage done to the nations who have supported us as a result of any roudy behavior of the Bear Flag Army, as we have no de facto jurisdiction over them. We hereby thank the Bear Flag Rebels and all the nations that have supported us in gaining our indendependence (France, Portugal, Texas, etc.) and we will be eternally grateful. As a result of us being a new born nation, however, we are wrought with political and economical instability, debt, corruption, etc. and we seek foreign economic, political, and military support to gradually build up our nation. As for Mexico, we seek recognition of our indepdendence of all your former Alta California territory, which is now under the Califrornian Republic.

1852

 * The Studebaker Brothers Wagon Company, precursor of the automobile manufacturer, was established.
 * HMS Birkenhead sank near Cape Town, British Cape Colony. Only 193 of the 643 on board survived after troops stood firm on the deck so as not to flood the lifeboats containing women and children.
 * Taiping Rebellion: Taiping forces entered Hunan. The Taiping army took Hanyang and begins the siege of Wuchang. The Taiping army took Hankou.
 * General Joaquin Solares of Guatemala led an invasion of neighboring Honduras, beginning a war that lasted until February 13, 1856.
 * French engineer Henri Giffard made the first airship trip from Paris to Trappes.
 * The semaphore line in France was superseded by the telegraph.
 * Frederick Douglass delivered his famous speech "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" in Rochester, New York.
 * Henry Clay steamboat disaster in Riverdale, Bronx, with several deaths including Stephen Allen.
 * The Grand Duchy of Tuscany offers a trade deal and alliance to Modena.
 * Bavaria sends troops to help Austria.
 * The Zollverein continues to grow in importance, and the Prussians request greater economic co-operation amongst the minor German states except Austria is responded on. They all agree except to more co-operation except Bremen, Hamburg, Anhalt, Limburg and Lubeck.
 * El Salvador offers political support to Mexico.
 * Nicaragua offers political support to Honduras.


 * British Empire: We formally recognized the independence of the Boer Republic and continue border clashes with Burma. Exploration of Australia and Canada continue. Railway building grows greatly in England, Wales, Bombay in western India, Delhi in northern India, South Canada and Ireland. Industry, coal mines and Indian cotton plantations grow. Crown Prince Pedro can start correspondence with Princess Alice. Several dozen cannons, six ships of the line and 5000 rifles. We send 100 more James Brooke rifles. The British Empire formally reconises the Chan Santa Cruz Maya Republic and send it 100 rifles. Aden is fortified and Malucca port is developed. The Gold Coast is fortified and negotiations open with the Ashanti King, but he rejects the envoy.
 * USA: Franklin Pierce win the election and imposes a trade embargo on Mexico. A protectorate is delcaird over the minor Kingdom of Huahine, which is on an island of that name located among the Society Islands. It is part of the Leeward Islands group. Palmyra Atoll and Johnston Atoll are formally discovered and formal annexed by the USA. The Western Railroad was chartered to build a railroad from Fayetteville, North Carolina to the coal fields of Egypt, 2000 North American troops and 100 cavalry march in to North California and fight Mexico and help the Bear Republic (algo being done). Railways span across the Eastern Seaboard. As a rush move to forestall any Mexican funny business the fledgling coastal towns of Portland and Eugene become the "Status Eugenii et Portlandia" (The state of Eugene and Portland). The still half lawless Minnesota Territory is given statehood (Note: Wisconsin and Minnisota have ATL moved state borders slightly west of OTL). Steam boat accident is investigated.
 * Results: A minimal and pyrrhic victory for Mexico.
 * Californian Republic Diplomacy: We thank you for issuing a trade embargo on Mexico and declaring war on them on our behalf. However, the Bear Flag Revolution is over. In place of declaring war on Mexico and invading it, we request that you help us build up our nation with economical, political and military support as we are filled with political and economical instability, mounting amounts of debt, poor economy, corruption, etc. as the United States had when they won their indpedence from the British Empire. We thank you in advance. We also request that you recognize our claim to all of the Alta California territory, which is currently being discussed in the Post-Bear Flag Revolution negotiations between us and Mexico. (The proposal is here)

Chile is not interested yet.
 * Empire of Brazil: Pedro II of Brazil continues to work on strengthening the economy. There is much growth this year and the economy is estimated to be growing at a rate of roughly 10.5% and production increases dramatically. Several new factories are built along the coast and more roads extending into the amazon are built. Huge strides are made in the manufacturing and agricultural production sectors. The implementation or railways begins to be planned. Pedro III continues to grow up. The Liberals and Conservatives continue to dispute, and Pedro must always watch them carefully. A defensive line is begun along the Paraguayan border, consisting of several fortified cities with redoubts every two miles, the line is continually thickened and fortified, as tension remains high.
 * Portugal: Early in the year, the President of the Council of Ministers of our nation said that since Oman hasn't responded to the warnings about slave trafficking in the Swallihi Coast, we declare war on the nation, claiming we have that some slave traffickers kidnapped Portuguese freeman and took them to Oman. Our Army, technollogical more advanced, goes through the Swallihi Coast. The ship "Maria", with the support of other ships, attacks the capital city of Oman, Stone Town, in Zanzibar. Other soldiers are sent to capture Muscat. (Algo needed). In the mainland, the railway finally reaches Badajoz, and so connects Portugal with Spain by train. It also gets to Oporto, completing both projects for the country. The telegraph also expands to the border with Spain, via Badajoz and via Galiza, and it starts to get to the southern areas of the country, reaching Sagres.
 * Result: Oman's slave traders are crushed!
 * Portuguese Dip: We are glad France has established an embargo to Mexico. We offer France to buy both the French Guyana and French West Africa and Guinea, for a reasonable price, as we wish to expand our Guinea colony. We also recognize the claim of the Californian Republic of the land and hope our military help was useful for the country.
 * French Diplomacy: The trade is declined, but for a reason: The French do not want to give up such colonies for a future in Africa.
 * Portuguese Africa: Our colony of Angola fights against various African kingdoms, often allying with tribes offering them the benefits of civilization, creating several organized communities. In the end of the wars, it has expanded severaly, almost doubling its size. In Mozambique, the people continue expanding through the rivers and in the forests, negotiating with the natives. Some people from the Shshonaland have already travelled to the region and are now in Portuguese-controlled villages. The children are having European-styled education and the parents are learning skills from colonizers. Our colony in Madagascar also expands a lot, controlling a greater territory.
 * Portuguese Crown: We are frankly glad for our Prince Pedro and Princess Alice from the British Empire. The two, he, aged 15 and she, aged 9, develop a very kind friendship. Both give a great importance to the nursing of the diseased and the difficulties of the people. We hope that this will help to strenghten the alliance between our two empires.
 * Californian Dip: Your military and economical assistance (along with France and Texas) helped us immensly in our effort to achieve independence from Mexico and we shall be eternally grateful. Being a new born nation, however, we are filled with political, military, economic, and social instability, a poor economy, debt, inflation, a mostly untrained army, general unrest, etc. and we hope that Portugal helps us build our nation (something that Mexico failed to do) by providing economic and military aid. We seek a trade pact with Portugal and ask permission to use some of your ships during the Bear Flag Revolution in order to secure the Pacific Coast. We also thank Portugal for recognizing our claims to all of Alta California.
 * Portuguese Dip: We will keep the lent of the ships to California for another few years with a small price per year. We would like it to be paid in gold. We also loan other military figures, to help improve the army of California so it can defend the nation and stop the unrest. We also propose the following pact - The ports of both nations will low by 66% the taxes for ships from the foreign nation. The Californian government will give lower-than-average prices to Portugal for the gold and other mineral riches. Portugal will also lower the prices of food supplies and industrial products from California. We also suggest an extension to a military alliance. We ask the Californians too to give conditions for Portuguese investors interested in the Californian market to act.
 * Californian Dip: We graciously accept the terms and conditions set forth by Portugal, as well as the military alliance. Californian terms and conditions shall be made soonm so we would like to keep open this diplomacy. We also caution that results from our nation will not be immediate as a result of us being newly independent. Hopefully, your assitance to make the central government stronger will ensure a quicker route to Californian productivity,
 * Duchy of Modena: We build up our economy and infrastructure.
 * Modenese Dip.: We accept the trade deal and alliance request of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.
 * British Dip: We offer a trade deal, it is a trade in British coal for agricultral good as well.
 * Modenese Dip.: We accept the British trade deal.
 * Federation of Colombia: Industrialism via state encouraged capitalism continues with the country beginning to further industrialize. This continues even further with foreign investment into Venezuela, and Ecuador reaching all time highs with influence allowing for Pro colombian legislation being passed through the respective government. Ecuador in particular passes an act giving Gran colombia military access as Colombia begins to galvanize the dire situations of Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela, as a result of Peruvian interference and the war killing the nation before it could establish itself. This also brings a sense of supernationalism between all three countries with the Cheer "Restore Gran Colombia" ringing throughout the streets. This brings th Colombian government speaking with higher ups in Ecuador and Venezuela about re-federating into Gran Colombia and holding a tri-presidency for the first ten years as the three presidents allow for the proper integration of politics to allow for a fair vote. During this period the Colombian drafters say that none of the three presidents may be above the law among other things. The Colombian government also passes an offer to the Ecuadorian government, promising them their claimed amazon territory as a state if the Country agrees to federate. Beyond this the Colombian president speaks with the Venezuelan president talking about federating and using the vast mineral, lumber and other wealth of the three nations to become a industrial rival to brazil, while also becoming their ally through respect. The idea is relatively accepted as the industrialism present in Colombia and growing in Ecuador and Venezuela has begun to pit the three northern nations in a friendly economic rivalry with Brazil. This intent for a freindly economic competition is openly declared and the three nations together say they will outgrow Brazils annual GDP growth and offer to pay for and host a series of sporting events if they are not successful.
 * Argentine Confederation: With Support from Brazil, the Unitarians continue to make noticeable gains in Argentina. The Battle of Caseros ousts Rosa from Power, leaving a power vacuum. In this power vacuum, Justo Jose de Urquiza rises to power in Argentina proper and begins preparing for a constitutional conference in Parana. Buenos Aires, against the Conference, declares itself separate from Argentina, dragging out the civil war. Urquiza seeks to repair relations with the Brazilian Empire and offers a hand of friendship to Colombia and Chile(Mod response needed for Chile.)
 * British Dip: We offer a trade deal, it is a trade of British coal for Agricultural goods as well.

Second French Empire: The people, still taking Napoleon's speech to heart, sign up for the military. The French are greatly affectionate for the California Republic, asking for an alliance and trade pact with them.''' The military is built up. The Italian blockade is supported.'''
 * ​Colombian Dip: We agree to friendly relations with Argentina and ask for encouragement to Venezuela and Ecuador in the re-creation of Gran Colombia.
 * Sarawak: Modern rifles are handmade by local craftsmen. Although this is more time-consuming, it enables the government to gradually build its supply and arm 15,000 Dayaks in modern fashion. Rebellion continues to foment against Muslim overlords in Sulu and Brunei, while centralization also continues. James Brooke continues brining the Dayak chieftains under the government control, bringing the theoretical military capacity (counting irregulars loyal to individual chiefs) to 150,000.
 * No way you can field 150,000 not a chance -Feud 
 * No. Hence the word "theoretical". 
 * Morocco: The military reforms continue to be enacted, although supplies of modern weapons or uniforms are in short supply. As such, the reforms are largely limited to the royal guard, who are equipped with the best that Europe has to offer. Another regiment similarly trained and equipped is planned but put on hold until the supplies are ready. As such, they are only able to train. The Morccocan Navy also trains, and by now composes fifty Xebecs or Galleys in various conditions. Influence along the oasises and trade caravans to the south continues, and more pledge alliegance to the Sultan. As such, tribesmen that are part of the military are garrisoned there, expanding the state to the south a bit.
 * Boer Dip: We offer a trade deal, mainly consisting of agricultural goods in exchange for salt and gold.
 * Mexico: With the closing of the 'Bear Flag Revolution' Santa Anna is discharged for his failure to put down the revolution and the California Corps are pulled back to the Colorado River. Meanwhile, the forces of the Desert Corps, are returned back to its post. With the events of the recent embargos from; Texas, the USA, France, and Portugal, Mexico is being forced to find to trade with other nations. We wish to be heard by other South American nations in a proposition of at least being considered within the Latin sphere in South America, to further expand our economic opportunity. Within the nation, however, the people are upset with its government due to the limited freedoms it is given by current ruling conservative party. However, after the events of the revolution, Liberal popularity is growing with current 'leader' Benito Juarez, and the Liberal led idea of a new Federal Constitution. We are currently improving agriculture and encouraging farmers within the southern regions and mining operations for precious mineals in still controlled California areas and Western Mexico. We are currently willing to buy blueprints of factories from any country willing to sell.
 * Californian Dip: We request to open up diplomacy regarding the topic of Post-War territory negoations, as we claim all of Alta California and we assume you do not recognize this claim. Our claim to Alta California is mapped here.
 * Mexican Dip: We accept the current proposition however, we wish the southeastern border to be moved up to the Colorado River, using it as a clear border between us.
 * Californian Dip: We decline the proposal of the southeastern being moved up to the Colorado River in order to make a clear border between our nations. Our people  did not fight, die, and win a revoltution for all of Alta California to cede it back for the sake of aesthetics. Besides, it was you, the Mexican Government, who organized such an ugly looking territory, not us.
 * Mexican Dip: We agree to the borders. However, we wish for Mexican owned and built mines in Southern California to remain under Mexican control until the next 1860 which we will then hand over to California.
 * Californian Dip: We accept the Mexican mine proposal. Caution: While we control Southern California de jure (as a result of the recent territorial agreement between our two nations) we have no de facto control over Southern California. Instead it is really controlled by various Bear Flag Millitias who do as they please, so we are not responsible for any damage caused by Southern Californian Mexican owned mines.
 * Mexican Dip: We thank California for accepting, we wish to allow small groups of experienced soldiers, who have discipline to not cause trouble, to be allowed to protect the mines and the road in which the raw material is exported to ensure protection of goods.
 * Colombian Dip: We offer Mexico our support as a Latin American state but make it well known that Colombian support extends no farther than the Rio Grande River (OTL US and Mexico border) and that Colombia requires that any factories built from Colombian blueprints, give part of their profits to the Colombian government for the first 50 years of their operation. We also request that Mexico in exchange for inclusion into the Latin sphere recognize Colombia and its influence in ecuador, venezuela, nicaragua, and costa rica in our attempt to re-create Gran Colombia.
 * Boer Republic: Settlers continue pouring into our nation, most fleeing religous persecution from France, Germany, and as of late some non-Anglican British and even some Catholic Portuguese, but most Catholics are discriminated against in one way or another, stunting their immigration. Countless farms full of wheat and corn litter the country side, some in the northern and western regions planting the local grain sorghum for its drought-tolerant capabilities. As a result of this the country is bursting at the seems in foods, as the whole of Afrikaner Transvaal is a massive cornucopia. Along with these food-crops are grapes, most of which are made into wine, some of the first wine to be brewed in Sub-Saharan Africa, and lion's tail (Leonitus leonorus), which is planted for local consumption as a recreational drug and tea. Unfortunately, though our young nation is full of food, infrastructure and industry is lacking, and so the current president begins to subsidize factories, a few of which begin to be built in the major populations centers of Pretoria, Bloemenfield, and Durban. We expand 25 px north and 25 px east.
 * What's the name of that small red state to my south east?
 * Zululand.
 * Prussia: With the Prussian government stabilizing after the previous crisis, things are put into place for a series of military and social reforms to move forward. The King continues to grow iller and his brother is declared regent for the time being (two years earlier then OTL). His son Fredrich von Hohenzollern is called back to Berlin leaving London after three years. however he leaves on a positive note with a toast before the entire British governemnt and the royal family, stating his hopes for positive relations in the future and for continued good ties between the British and Prussian royal families stating that no two countries or royal families have had their fates so closely intertwined and are Natural Allies. On a side note Fredrich speaks in privite with Queen victoria and King Albert about the possibility of a royal engagement between himself and princess victoria upon her 14th birthday (1855) and eventually marriage upon her 16th birthday (1857). Back home Industrialization and expansion of the transport network continues to grow as urbanization and military demands grow. Bismark continues to reside in St Petersburg as he acts as a link between Berlin and the Russian czar, despite his relative distance from politics in Prussia he is kept up to speed and continues to collect political allies including the crowned Prince Wilhelm. BIsmark becomes associated with military reformists Roon and Moltke along with the Krupp family in the Rhur Valley. The Krupp factory is giving a large order for steel breechloaded artillery after Wilhelm successfully convinces the Landtag to pass a bill for reforming the Prussian artillery corps, (at the present the krupp family are the only nation which produce them in the world and in europe otl.). The Krupp family also begin implementing a series of company policies which grant benifits to their workers, (otl event to avoid issues in the company, these same policies would eventually influence the german empire welfare programs, in the 1880s). Intellectual development continues in the major Prussian cities mainly Berlin, Konisberg, and the cities of the Prussian Rhineland, influenced mainly by german romantic nationalism. The formation of the French second Empire scares berlin greatly and they take advantage of the foundation to further spur german national sentiment reminding them of the napoleonic wars and French subjegation of the German people during the wars. 
 * French Colonial Empire: Expansion down coastlines and rivers continue.
 * Duchy of Rome: Rome increases its economy, and to prevent any other threat from any other major Italian state starts a blockade of Genoa and Papal States.
 * Duchy of Naples: Naples increases its economy, and to prevent any other threat from any other major Italian state starts a blockade of Genoa and Papal States.
 * Texas: We would like to congratulate the California Republic for gaining independence. We also want to ask California for an alliance. We continue to build up our military and economy in the event that there is a war. 30 people have been tried and sentenced to 35 years in connection to keeping slaves after slavery was abolished in the "Ordinance of 1851."

1853
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 * Taiping Rebellion: Zeng Guofan is ordered to assist the governor of Hunan in organising a militia force to search for local bandits.
 * Taiping Rebellion: The Taiping army occupies Wuchang.
 * Georges-Eugène Haussmann is selected as préfect of the Seine (department) to begin the re-planning of Paris.
 * Great Industrial Exhibition held in Dublin, Ireland. The world's first public aquarium opens at the London Zoo. Isambard Kingdom Brunel accepts John Scott Russell's tender for construction of the SS Great Eastern passenger steamer. The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China is incorporated in London by Scotsman James Wilson, under a Royal Charter from Queen Victoria. Foundation of Indian Railways: opening of first passenger railway in India, from Bombay to Thana, Maharashtra, 22 miles, 36 km. The Ashanti attack the British.
 * An outbreak of yellow fever kills 7,790 in New Orleans. The first plat for Seattle, Washington, is laid out. Outlaw and bandit Joaquin Murrieta is killed in California. Troops of William Walker capture La Paz in Baja California and declare the (short-lived) Republic of Lower California. 'Florida Governor Thomas Brown signs the legislation that provides public support for the new East Florida Seminary, leading to the establishment of the University of Florida.
 * Crimean War: The Ottoman Empire starts war with Russia over who owns the Crimea.
 * Iesada succeeds his father Ieyoshi as Japanese Shogun. The Late Tokugawa shogunate (the last part of the Edo period in Japan) begins.
 * Maria II of Portugal is succeeded by her son Pedro.
 * The Swiss watch company Tissot is founded.
 * First contact between the Boers and Shashona ends in war.
 * Austria loses control of Venice, but eventually defeats the east Hungarian and Slavonian rebels
 * All the Italian states, who are are not player controlled, merge to secure the nation from France. Venice is the only one to stay out, for now, and Parmer chooses to join Modena.
 * That pach of unclaimed land between Brazil and French Guaine gets a lot of atention as private aventereus from Hanover, France, Belgian, Britan and the USA exsplor it's coast line. 
 * Argentina, Chile and Bolivia secures its southern border and upgrades its ranches.
 * British Empire: Great Industrial Exhibition held in Dublin is a success Ireland and roads are improved across Ireland.Industrialization and expansion of the transport network continues to grow as urbanization and military demands grow. The telegraph system is upgraded nationwide. To forestall any funny busyness, we send 500 troops to Malta and Ionia. We annex and settle all the uninhabited islands north of Madagascar that are not in the Comero Island chanin. Railways grow across British held northern India. We advance Natal 10px towards Zululand. Manchester, Liverpool and London are now the greatest industrial and financial cities of the Empire. We agree to the engagement with Frederick. Texan independence and Bare Republic independence are reconsidered. New Zealand acquires self-government. We go to war with the Ashanti (Algo comming soon).
 * British Dip: Fancy buying the northern Mosquito coast (the bit by Honduras only)?
 * USA Dip: OK, agreed. You can have $1,000,000 for them.
 * British Dip: OK.
 * USA: The telegraph system is upgraded nationwide.Slavery will be allowed in no territory, except Colorado if/when they become states (President did no relay mean it, he's conning the Southerners until he can later resolve the issue as a whole). We end the blockade of Mexico. We claime all the uninhabited islands south of Hawaii around Palmyra Atoll. We open friendly relations with the new Bear Republic. Civil rights are slightly upped in the norther states. Mosquito nets are handed out in the yellow fever zone to cache the mosquito.
 * US Territories: Law and order is enforced in Nebraska and Coronado Territories, but not well. Ranches, farms and telegraphs are upgraded.
 * Liberia: Ports, farms and telegraphs are upgraded.
 * Sarawak: James Brooke declares war on Muslim Sulu. He touts the liberation of the Dayaks of Sabah from foreign overlordship to cheering crowds as the new, modern army and tens thousands of irregulars sweep into the Sultanate of Sulu. He also promisises to free all slaves in the captured territories. Many Dayaks in the foreign country, encouraged more by the thought of plunder than by any desire for liberation, also rise up. Meanwhile, recruited pirates ravage the coast of Palawan and Mindanao, burning and plundering, forcing the Sultan of Sulu to defend his heartland. Kota Kinbalu and Sandakan fall as the invasion overruns the Bornean territories of Sulu, while pirates seize the islands of Mapun and Cayagan Sulu. In other news, plans to construct a modern port system at Kuching begin.
 * British Dip:We give James Brooke 100 rifles and 2 cannons.
 * Sarawak Dip: We thank the British and offer the islands of Palawan and Mindanao should we take them in the war.
 * British Dip: OK.
 * Portugal: The death of our Queen leaves our nation in mourn. Even so, our new King, Peter V, rises to the throne. The people applaud, as the friendship of the King with public well-being is well-known. This year, the telegraph reaches Azores, and the railways reach Braga, Braganza, Vila Viçosa, Setubal and Evora. The first railway is built in Angola, even though it only goes for a few miles. Great funds are given to hospitals, in order to help the population health to increase.
 * Portuguese Africa: With the fall of Oman, the Swallihi Coast is now a Portuguese Colony and it merges with Portuguese Mozambique. All slaves are fred. Meanwhile, Zululand is annexed to Mozambique in order to join the colony with the settlement of Lourenço Marques. Expansion to the African interior continues, as settlers are sent from both Angola and Mozambique to explore and colonize the land. Explorers are sent up the Congo River to possibly claim the area to Portugal.
 * Portuguese Crown: Now that Pedro is the King of Portugal, we believe that his relationship with Princess Alice is becoming more serious. We ask for the same settlement with the Prussian Prince. An engagement by the age of 14 and a marriage by the age of 16, in 1859. The two are already very fond of each other. Also, with the Prince by the age of 16, his father, Fernindand, is the regent of Portugal.
 * Occupied Oman: With the fall of Oman and Zanzibar, our Army occupies both the mainland and the Swallihi Coast. The Coast is occupied yet the Oman proper is put under restrict military occupation. Teachers and priests are sent to teach Portuguese and the Catholic douctrine to the population. The Sultan becomes Prince of Oman and is kept in his palace under strict watch by Portuguese guards.
 * Mexico: We transfer the bits of land of Alta California over to the Californian Republic, we also recognize Colombia's influence with other South and Central American countries in their attempts to recreate Gran Colombia, as per required to join the Latin Sphere.