Principia Moderni IV (Map Game)

The Ming Dynasty still rules over the vast lands of China. On the other side of the world, the Hundred Years War continues between England and France. Europe is still stuck in the old ways of feudalism and chivalry while the notions of a New World are considered figments of imagination.

We welcome you to the long awaited fourth expansion of that immortal series. Welcome to Principia Moderni IV! Starting in 1400 AD, this is the dawn of the modern world and the tail end of the Middle Ages. The Renaissance is just kicking off in Europe, while the nations in the western side of the continent are locked in the last gasp of the Hundred Years War. The Muslim world is still reeling from the invasions of Turks and Mongols, with the Caliphate resting in the collapsing Mamluk Egypt and the Ottomans on the rise in Anatolia. Make it count.

The first game was the most successful on the wiki, leading all the way to the modern day with mostly plausible posts and little controversy. The second game reached almost to the modern day, but failed due to a plethora of ASB events and moderator bias. The third game was much more worthy of the first, almost running into implausibility but climbing back into a shining glory by the end. Riding on the latest reforms of map games since the end of PMIII, this is the most logical next step in that evolution. Remember  above all other rules — have fun.



Important Pages

 * Rules and Algorithm
 * Alliances 
 * Holy Roman Empire
 * Feudal Dynasties
 * College of Cardinals
 * Nations

The Night's Watch (Moderators)

 * Lord Commander Scrawland
 * First Ranger Wolves
 * First Builder Callumthered
 * First Steward SkyGreen24
 * Septon Nathan1123
 * The Mountain that Rides Feudy McPlagueface

The Wildlings
All users currently on the wiki may play unless otherwise noted.

Banned Users
A ban from plausibility strikes lasts thirty days, after which the third strike is repealed and the banned player is unbanned. However, the newly unbanned player rejoins the game with two strikes, as a form of probation.
 * Bear - 1648

Banned temporarily

 * Dev - 1682 (60 days)

Plausibility Strikes
'''Three strikes and you're out! Each strike resets after 30 years of the most recent strike.'''
 * Bozi - I (1697)

Moderator Strikes
These are strikes for moderators and how they moderate. The same three strikes rules apply. If a moderator is banned from moderating, however, they can still play as their nation. Mod strikes can be delivered in one of three ways: Moderators can be given strikes for the following reasons:
 * 1) If a sufficient number of players (more than half of all players voting) vote to give a moderator a strike.
 * 2) If I, Scraw, give them a strike.
 * 3) If a majority of all mods (ie more than half of the total number of mods, excluding that moderator) vote to give a moderator a strike.
 * 1) Exhibiting bias that would benefit the nation they are playing.
 * 2) Exhibiting bias that would negatively affect a player they have a personal dispute with.
 * 3) Making a ruling that contradicts a proven fact from OTL or an established fact from earlier in the game.
 * 4) Overruling a decision of a majority of moderators.



1710
''' The Iroquois Confederacy continues to see more membership as tribes as far as South Carolina join the Native nation. compacts are made to prevent further European settlement to the east and many Burgundian and British fur traders are turned back if they are caught making the economic viability of being a Frontiersman less than ideal. '''

''' The Comanche Empire also now known as Comancheria concludes a series of treaties with tribes surrounding them effectively creating a buffer of native allies surrounding them, insulating them from Colonial incursion. All European incursion into the Great plains is blocked as the Comanche expand north in Earnest. '''

''' The Rozwi Empire keeps centralizing under their new emperor. They become rightfully feared as they are able to field one of the Largest armies in the region with nearly 50,000 in their direct forces. The Zulu having heard of this send envoys to establish contact. '''

''' Shinzo Abe enters Edo having finally subjugated all of the clans. While nearly 750,000 Japanese men and women lay dead, Shinzo remains resolute in his goals and restores power to the throne. However, with some conditions effectively preventing absolute rule under the Emperor or the Shogun with the council of Daimyo given power and stake in the government. '''

''' The formation and propogation of new Republican ideas begins to establish itself in the Italian league from the few Russian Republicans which escaped the country following the civil war. '''

''' The Russian Civil war remains a pressing concern in the east as the Great Russian Famine continues causing further death in the Russian populations. '''
 * Rashidun Caliphate:  The Caliphate fully develops Cairo as its proper city-state. The Kilab Al-Rub operate as military and guards, more than capable of enforcing justice and order within the city. The tithes and fees of the theocracy are deployed for the upkeep of the city and development of defenses. Fearing the impending invasion of the Coptics, the Muslim population of Cairo stand as one body, one grand congregation under the Caliph. The cities of the Nile Delta, all just north of Fayyum, manage to establish a collecitve defense in a league of city-states under the Ulema. Some ships are loaned from the Sultanate of Cyprus in order to re-open their trade with China through Gulangyu. The troops on loaned from Morocco are helpful in keeping these defenses north of Fayyum intact.


 * Jaffarid Sultanate: Culture continues to advance with the neo-classical style, adapting Greco-Roman designs to steadily replace the earlier baroque art. Technology continues to advance to stay on top of Europe. Most of the technology is used to harvest natural resources and export them to strengthen the economy. The forces from Cyprus push south to help defend Lower Egypt with the Caliphate troops. As Asmara is occupied, the military attempts further invasion of Ethiopia towards the Amhara Valley.
 * Ethiopian Empire: With the court fully integrated at Medinah Jamil, the Emperor Iyasu works to develop the new nation internally. New irrigation policies are used to combat future problems of famine and drought, redirecting the Blue Nile over the more arid regions in the north. The Coptic Church is organized in the nation with the same hierarchy as it had before the war, administrated by Pope John XV. The Monks of the Ark of the Covenant are given particularly generous donations from the government, in the hopes of attracting divine aid for their war. The Emperor welcomes any voluntary conversion from Islam. However, the Empire does not condone the murder of innocent Muslims native to the conquered regions. Prince Theodore becomes well-known as a legendary leader back in Ethiopia, and is hailed as the greatest warrior of the nation. Theodore sends a dispatch of 20,000 troops to Eritrea, which barrels down on the invading Jaffarid forces and routes them back to Asmar. The remaining 180,000 troops begin their attack at Fayyum on three sides.
 * Great Iberia: João II finally completes the process of centralizing Iberia into a unified kingdom (rather than a "composite monarchy" as before) after nearly two centuries of gradual centralization and reforms. Aragon and Castile are joined with Portugal to form the Kingdom of Iberia (or Spain), and their vassals are incorporated into the royal domain. The reforms represent a significant advancement for the lesser constituent kingdoms, and thus prove popular in Leon, Catalonia, Valencia, Sardinia, and the Balearic Isles. Aragon immediately protests the loss of their vassals and revolts, mustering a small force. Without the support of their former vassals, however, the rebellion is confined to Aragon proper. The situation is more peaceful in Castile: the majority support the union, but the elites of eastern Castile oppose. Still, the council agrees, forming the Iberian nation, of which João II rules as an absolute monarch. João II sends an army of 23,000 into Aragon, meeting the Aragonese rebels in battle. Meanwhile, with a lull in the fighting and the colonies' inability to support large armies for an extended period, most troops in Méxica, Nova Lusitânia, and the other colonies involved in the colonial war return to the Iberian Peninsula. Garrisons are maintained in the forts of Benguela, as well as major cities in other colonies, but overall the focus shifts to small scale naval warfare and coastal expeditions rather than battles won by sheer numbers of land forces (which have proven to extremely costly, risky engagements, dealing heavy casualties to the losing side). A trading post is founded at Elmina. The existing factories at Arguin and Bissau are expanded. Benguela expands into the interior. Iberian colonists make counter-raids against the aggressive eastern Apache, but attempt to conclude treaties with several tribal chiefs concerning trade and alliance against the greater threat of the Comanche. In practice, however, these alliances are almost always used for internal conflicts, and the general attitude of hostility remains present. Sporadic raiding and trading are common, but both sides are too exhausted and unorganized to commit to a war. Horses are also introduced to some of the Apache tribes.
 * Last Turn made it entirely clear the Apache are beyond you in this regard. They arent competing they have already outcompeted the others. Also no way you can realistically predict their movements, find them, and prevent further migrations or raids in a single year. They just got here and made very effective and horrifying raids on colonists.. people not used to this kind of thing. They didnt militarize in a year.. -Feud
 * Papal States: The military modernisation begun a few years ago continues. In Bologna Universiy, the school of law accepts a woman, a religious sister from Rome, to study for a degree in canon law. Although initially opposed by some of the conservative professors, the sister's eloquence, and Pope Cornelius' encyclical Mulieris honore change their minds. Mzerka is advised not to forcefully convert neighbouring tribes through war, but to use missionaries to peacefully gain adherents. However if those neighbouring pagan tribes attack Christians, that would indeed be a just cause to go to war. The Papal envoy to the Mzerka passes on a gift of a chest of gold pieces, enough to purchase a large number of weapons from Iberian traders.  Missionaries in Arcadia make contact with the Iroquois and begin proseletysing to them and sharing medical knowledge [Mod approval/response]. The Papal Nuncio to Japan gives the Emperor, Shogun, and Daimyo Council precious gifts, and humbly requests that they uphold the rights of the significant Catholic population [Mod response please]. In Sothern Africa, the Immaculata missionaries make contact with the Rowzi, asking for permission to establish missions in the great Empire, as well as offering their scientific and medical knowledge [another Mod response please]. Missions continue in all the usual places.
 * Malaya: An astronomer attempts to launch a rocket to the Moon. Strapping gunpowder satchels to the rocket, he theorises the rocket will hit the Moon and explode, causing a notable explosion and deriving the distance from the Earth to the Moon from there. The plan fails, as the rocket barely surpassed the trees in the area before coming down on said astronomer's head. This experiment was not in vain, and knowledge was gained on the damage to the head caused by explosions. Advancement through the rainforests of Borneo continue, gaining territory in the process. It is estimated the extent of Malayan territory will reach the east Bornean coast in a few years.
 * Hawaii: A number of skirmishes are fought between Kamehameha and Kahekili II on and around the islands of Kahoolawe, Lānaʻi, and Molokaʻi. Kamehameha ultimately agrees to peace with O’ahu midway through the year, hoping to consolidate his rule over the newly conquered islands, and also give his army time to recover and replenish. The ruling class of Maui is greatly shifted, with nobles who were reluctant to support Kamehameha having their power diminished, and those who supported the Hawaiians being elevated in Maui society. A vast amount of land previously owned by dissident or now deceased nobles is seized by the king, including essentially all of Lānaʻi and Kahoolawe. The king offers his veterans sections of the land for free if they agree to move to the land with their families, leading to a colonization of the newly conquered islands by loyal Hawaiian families, and later others, who flock to follow the migration of the army. The farming techniques from the island of Hawaii proper are transferred west, leading to a greater harvest the following year. On Kahoolawe the settlement of Hakioawa grows into a town, while on Lānaʻi, Kahemano becomes the largest settlement on the island. The king himself travels to Kahemano beach to do some fishing, declaring the spot the best place in Hawaii for fishing, leading to rapid settlement of the island. On Maui towns such as Wailuku, Kahului, Lahaina, and Hana experience a boom in population, and the king orders that ports be constructed in these towns in the fashion of Hawaii proper, to further facilitate trade between the islands, and to facilitate the growing and recovering Hawaiian war fleet. With the war now over the king hopes to continue his late father’s policies of improvement and expansion, and orders that a royal road be constructed on Hawaii. Additionally he sends out the largest, most well armed and equipped, expedition to the southern islands to date. The group lands on Tūpai, which they call Kohala Atoll, and constructs a camp. They spend the next year exploring and trading across the islands. They spend time on Tahiti, where they manage to acquire breadfruit plants, which they bring back to Kohala Atoll. Hoping to create a more permanent outpost in the southern islands, they establish a farm of breadfruit, taro, and other plants near their camp. Similar trips are made to the islands in the west as well.
 * Kingdom of Mzerka and Wiyot: We ask Iberia if we can buy 1000 black powder guns from them and if they can improve our habour plus building five more boats making us have total of ten boats. We will pay with the gold gotten from the papal states(Iberia response). We continue to modernise our army (BTW, how big can my army be) by getting it more standardized by having the government pay for the armour and weapons but not tools. We also get more elks and more wool from them. The first Painting of Amadeus Diltwa is made in Mzer. We also send 20 explorers to explore north of Mzerka and its surrounding tribes.(Mod response)
 * Angu-Zia Union: Trade with the Bilibil ushers an increase of prosperity for the Angu-Zia. Namton Tingu A'fao Koito begins working on spreading the beliefs of the Angu to the Zia, including their mummification and raiding tactics. The four clan animals of the Zia also become important aspects of the Angu belief system as the Angu and Zia integrate further.
 * United Kingdom of Great Britain: This new wave of Baroque music from Cheshire is celebrated at court and in high society. A road connecting Dundee to Aberdeen is finished and in addition the English Midlands continue to have more canals built. The Army of Islamic India maintains itself at Guddu and Modasa and the army is split between these two forts with 30,000 each while trade flourishes with states in India bringing in Asian wealth. Due to the threat to French Indian ports, Kakinda and Berunga continue to have 5000 troops for the Army of Islamic India and paid overseas rates for their deployment. There is an expansion of libraries at the universities in a move to push forwards science. England's non- Arcadian colonies continue to receive a steady settlement. In an attempt to reduce the number of fires more wooden houses are removed and replaced with stones houses while plumbing is worked on in London to allow better fire fighting. There is a rise in the use of the seed drill throughout Britain. Agricultural revolution continues to work with the country continuing use of land reclamation, four field crop rotation and enclosures. England has 6.5 million people and inside of that London has a population of 0.8 million, Wales has 0.6 million Ireland has 1.6 million people and Scotland 0.9 million people. The army now has 16,000 in England, 15,000 in Scotland, 10,000 in Scotland and 5000 in Wales and an additional 9000 troops are overseas with 4000 in Arcadia, 1000 in Haiti as well as 250 in St George, St Helena, New Canterbury and Bay of Kost. 1000 sliders and 30 ships are in French Africa. 2000 men are maintained in New Valois to help the French defend it. The fleet is divided with 150 ships stationed in Portsmouth and 120 ships stationed in Bristol. Privateer continues and trade with colonies in a triangular trade going through Africa, America and Europe.
 * British Arcadia: These Iroquois are respected and all no pushing into their land. There is continued expansion of 50px into south New Essex with more settlers setting up farms on the eastern banks of the river Stour and moving south as far as Lake Crony (OTL Lake Seminole). There is continued migration to the colonies as business of cash crops is booming. The population of the English Arcadia is 1.9 million.
 * Belkan Empire: The Belkan empire continues to operate inside Russia's civil war with 40,000 troops remaining to help during the final battles in Russia. The Belkan forces having witnessed the new tactics of combat undertaken during the civil war, the Belkan army avoids the explosive shells due to their extreme unreliability. However, the new shock tactics with cavalry, as well as the heavy handed combat tactics of the elite Grenadier regiments have been successfully implemented into the army. The Naval expansion also continues with the patrol routes having expanded past Krete effectively surrounding Krete with Belkan ships and trade shipping. The economy of Belka continues to expand and with the protected shipping routes from the caliphate all the way to Belka the economy has re-opened a pretty clear lifeline to the Caliphates economy. The Previous offer if sent again to Cyprus (nate). The Belkan advisors are sent to Ionia to help them keep up to date militarily and some light investment is made into helping the Principality stay on its feat and fortify itself against the Muslims to the East. The re-centralization of Croatia is taken around Sibenik an Zadar with Sibenik being renamed the Provincial capital of Croatia and Zadar named the chief port of Croatia. A wave of Settlement comes from Serbia and Slovenia (Trieste) respectively which sees a notable belkan ethnic influx into both cities alongside some moderate intermixing of populations. The Agricultural revolution remains a prominent feature as more kids are born. With many people finally not dying in massive wars which saw almost one million Belkans perish in the last century in one way or another, the Empire is noticeably stabilizing its population growth.
 * Cyprus dip: The Sultan of Cyprus accepts help to stay independent
 * Swiss Confederacy: The Swiss Mercenary Corps grows to 2000 people, including medics, travelers, and soldiers. They are small but skilled and are very good at traversing rough and mountainous terrain. Hans Zurenberg has compiled an experimental dictionary of new Swiss and has introduced it into use at his University, the University of European Linguistics. He has begun including the entirety of the university in this endeavor. The automated plow has been finalized and has been set to work in Swiss farms in Three Leagues. It uses experimental steam power and uses a crank to speed up plowing. Swiss engineers also begin to manufacture a faster gun for use in the Swiss Mercenary Corps. The Diplomats in Wallis and Freiburg increase relations, bringing them closer under the Swiss sphere of influence. Swiss birth rates and culture are on a steady rise. Several diplomats are sent to Burgundy to better relations and to help open up a University of Burgundian Culture in Zurich along with the University of Belkan Culture and University of Islamic Culture. Burgundy Diplomatic Response Please.
 * Rashidun Dip: Some great Imams travel from Cairo to Geneva to help teach Orientalism at the "Swiss Mecca"
 * Bengal Empire: After many years of planning, the empire has figured out a plan to invade and conquer Northern India. This plan is known by the military and government as Apārēśana suprima. 123,000 men are sent into Madhya Pradesh to conquer the region with artillery, cannons, muskets, other flintlock weapons, swords, and bow and arrow. In a year the region is occupied and work's toward a treaty have begun (An algo will be out shortly). In the mean time, 230,000 men are put on standby to invade Uttar after a declaration of war late this year. To keep things under control, only Bengali militants are armed, all non-military weapons are either confiscated or destroyed, and citizens that had been effected severely are given protection,food, and shelter. Meanwhile, back in the homeland of the empire and its colonies, the nation continues to invest heavily on development and infrastructure. the annual budget for education and infrastructure rise by 12%. Mines in Burma continue to be quite successful and has successfully lead to a more richer province. Burdaganian Weaponry yard is built this year and has produced a variety of well and very efficient forms of weaponry for the military and a new type of Cannon is currently being designed in the yard and production should begin next year. Sea defenses are increased significantly across all of the empire's coastline due to tan order declared by the Emperor. 96 heavily sturdy ships have been designed this year to begin patrolling the Bay of Bengal to do reports out at sea on storm development to save more time for people to be aware of any incoming storm by at least several hours. Coastlines are also developed further and businesses flourish due to some people taking vacations from inland Bengal to the shore during hot days but are usually done by the more wealthy population or people that live close to the coast. 100 ships are ordered to be built by the navy in two years time 65 of which are megaships which are infamous for their size and superiority and destruction caused by them. Our goal to spread islam continues with missionaries being sent to Nepal and the Shan States. Also we continue to push our political influence across Indochina and Nepal plus the Shan states. We send a request for the Shan States and Nepalese government to join the empire and unite Burma and Northern India (MOD Response).
 * The Shan States, feeling pressured between China and Bengal, opt for Bengalese protection. The Nepalese refuse. ~Cal
 * Russia: The civil war begins to wind down, Moscow falls under Seige from both sides. Most of the traditionalists forces are tied up in several large encirclement battles, however both sides are continually losing men because of the famine. Tsar Pyotr declares ultimate victory. However, it will take another year before the traditionalists fall.
 * Mapuche: We continue to expand along the OTL Sadalo River  (I need my past turns updated to the map)  and continue to settle around and cultivate the area. The child of out king begins to walk, but however has been acting in a very strange way, almost in a more informed and logical but completely anti-social matter.
 * Mapuche: We continue to expand along the OTL Sadalo River  (I need my past turns updated to the map)  and continue to settle around and cultivate the area. The child of out king begins to walk, but however has been acting in a very strange way, almost in a more informed and logical but completely anti-social matter.


 * Swahili: We continue our agriculture policies. The army continues convincing contracted servants. Areas interior to Mombasa and Malindi is colonized. We also send out conquistadors to expand northwards into more northern Somalia. We continue colonial expansion. We adapt more plants to the Swahili climate. We continue expanding southwards. Agriculture advancements continues. Several libraries are built in Swahili. Colonisation continues its rate of increase. The mercenary company continue traveling in Europe, finding employment. Technological advances begin as a result of the cultural and technological exchanges in the embassies. The military is now developed to be more similar to the Caliphate. Log tables are printed and given to both ships and artillery corps. A naval college is established in Zanzibar and Mogadishu for naval officers. Telescopes are also mass produced for naval captains, artillery corps and officers. Flintlock firearms also begin to be tested and manufactured in Swahili. Line infantry tactics are adopted by the Royal Guards. As a result, a professional line infantry army is developed as new soldiers are conscripted to act as a permanent force in the military. Mortars are adopted from the Caliphate Army also. The Oromo cavalry is reorganized and learns new tactics from the Caliphate. Seed drills come in widespread use in Swahili, as well as a light but sturdy Malindi Plough (OTL Rotherham Plough). The first Swahili Scientific Journal is published, as well as the formation of the Swahili Sultanate Society of Sciences. Saqee develops the Saqee numbers (OTL Bernoulli numbers). As a result of advances in mineral sciences and chemistry, Swahili joins the Caliphate in its race of discovering elements. The mathematician Tayeer also develops the Tayeer series, a method of approximating functions as infinite sums. A spiritual revival in Swahili begins, leading to several influential preachers beginning to preach slightly modified versions of Islam.
 * Sultanate of Qamar: Qamar is further developed.
 * Lakshadweep: The island of Lakshadweep is further developed.

1711
''' Due to low sunspot activity Europe sees its coldest winter on record (1711-1712). Lagoons as far south as Venice Freeze over, and the Great Russian Famine becomes an outright catastrophe as the freeze culiminates in wiping out more people bringing the final death count of the Russian Famine at five million. '''

''' The Apache after two years of back and forth harassment leave the gulf coast region heading northeast with horses as well as firearms in tow. '''

''' The Dutch economy once again begins to boom being the most sophisticated and developed in Europe due to the various dutch economic innovations which remain ahead of most other nations. This makes immigration to the colonies economically viable for many Burgundians who wish to avoid further war in Europe '''

''' The Further development of Japan/s new rudimentary political system finally leaves a series of documents which explicitly outline the powers of the Emperor, the Shogun, the 12 Holy Families (12 most powerful clans in Japan) and in finality establishes a court system to apply to all of Japan to decide legal matters and the legitimacy of actions of Executive and Legislative factions in the government. '''

''' The Rozwi Empire expands south slowly hoping to gain its own port along the south-eastern coast. The territory unclaimed to the Southeast is ripe for Rozwi expansion. '''


 * Rashidun Caliphate: The Caliphate fully develops Cairo as its proper city-state. The Kilab Al-Rub operate as military and guards, more than capable of enforcing justice and order within the city. The tithes and fees of the theocracy are deployed for the upkeep of the city and development of defenses. Fearing the impending invasion of the Coptics, the Muslim population of Cairo stand as one body, one grand congregation under the Caliph. The cities of the Nile Delta, all just north of Fayyum, manage to establish a collective defense in a league of city-states under the Ulema. Some ships are loaned from the Sultanate of Cyprus in order to re-open their trade with China through Gulangyu. The troops on loaned from Morocco Fall back from Fayyum to help defend Lower Egypt proper.
 * Jaffarid Sultanate: Culture continues to advance with the neo-classical style, adapting Greco-Roman designs to steadily replace the earlier baroque art. Technology continues to advance to stay on top of Europe. Most of the technology is used to harvest natural resources and export them to strengthen the economy. The combined forces of Cyprus, Morocco and the KIlab Al-Rub combine to stop the advancement of the Coptic troops at the ancient city of Saqarra. Falling back from the Amhara valley, the Jaffarids hold out at Asmara with the combined defenses from Swahili. A new invasion of Egypt begins to be organized, in hopes of sending troops across Sinai and help secure Lower Egypt for the Caliph.
 * Ethiopian Empire: With the court fully integrated at Medinah Jamil, the Emperor Iyasu works to develop the new nation internally. New irrigation policies are used to combat future problems of famine and drought, redirecting the Blue Nile over the more arid regions in the north. The Coptic Church is organized in the nation with the same hierarchy as it had before the war, administrated by Pope John XV. The Emperor welcomes any voluntary conversion from Islam. However, the Empire does not condone the murder of innocent Muslims native to the conquered regions. Prince Theodore finally crushes at Fayyum, but his exhausted troops are then stopped at Saqarra and forced back. Meanwhile, Asmara is besieged, but the support from Swahili makes it difficult to secure. It is a critical time for the budding Empire, Seeing itself close to stalling its advancement on all sides against the Muslim world.
 * Russia: Tsar Giorgi surrenders, and so does the traditionalist faction bringing the civil war to an end. 7.5 Million have died, the population started the second decade of the 18th century with the same population Russia was at in 1600. Rebuilding immediately begins. Tsar Pyotr, completely unchallenged, declares the Russian Imperium. His reasoning to declare Russian and empire, or Imperium, is from an interest as Russia as a Fourth Rome, counter to the Papal Church, and even the Belkan Empire. The Russian army is immediately reduced from 700,000 to a small skeleton force of 25,000 professional soldiers to keep order on the streets. Fearing these Republican idea's spread from the Republicans, Tsar Pyotr installs himself as supreme leader, and abolishes the Minister System. In light of the mood, many String Baroque musicians pop up. For the first time, cello's are used as a combination between a rhythm guitar and percussion set.


 * Great Jin: The Empress dowager Lee Young-sam finally suppresses the Guizhou revolt and the Korean separatist movement, but has done so by cutting down funds to various ministries to mitigate a severe shortage of gold bullion (caused by dissidents organizing raids on gold mines). With a power vacuum in the Korean provinces caused by the purge in the aristocracy, the state-council temporarily abolishes the imperial examination system and institutes an interim system of appointment. The regent begins promoting various pro-union clans into higher more influential ranks to secure the stability of the region. Meanwhile, the reconstruction of the Korean economy to pre-conflict levels is made a top priority; mines are opened to harness gold fields (to fund the effort), and a policy of the full-utilization of all idle resources is implemented. The outflow of people however, has left the Korean peninsula less populated, easing the redevelopment of infrastructure. To fit a less agrarian and more commerce-based economy, canals are built and roads are paved. Industrial complexes and arsenals are reconstructed and revamped to more modern models. The task of building housing complexes is taken by state officials. With many serfs fleeing north to the plains of Manchuria, many of these serfs are emancipated into the peasant sangmin caste and handed out free parcels of land to stall a sudden movement of people southwards. In response to the Bengali vassalization of the Shan states (which is a tributary of China), emissaries are sent to Bengal demanding that they give back the Shan states, threatening to commit retaliatory punitive actions. Emissaries are sent to nearby Japan to observe their centralization attempts.
 * Al-Afriqia State: Sunhaib, the prison escapee, is found by the border guards near the border with his family. Sunhaib is properly killed, while his wife and child escape into the woods. Sultan Aseel, after hearing this news, throws a party and marries another woman: Najaat el-Rizk. Within the year, they have a child: Abdul Hakeem al-Hussein, which will be the successor to Aseel. The first library is built within the state, titled the "أخمغ /هلاقشقغ خب ~شغقهق (Holy Library of Zayiyr)". The library is home to numerous fiction and non-fiction stories, as well as other pieces of literature. "Purge of the Inferior" continues, with an estimated 197,730 deaths, with the general population having decreased to 800,000.
 * Dakshinapath|South India: The Sulba Sutras, works of Pingala, Jain mathematics, the Bakhshali manuscript, the Surya Siddhanta, the Aryabhatiya, the Pancha Siddhanta, Brahmagupta's theorems, works of Bhaskara-1, Virasena, Mahavira, Shridhar, Manjul, Aryabhatta-2, Shripati, Nemichandra Chakravarti and Bhaskara-2 are widely circulated texts and are used by the Kerala School of Mathematics and Astronomy and at the Universities of Tanjore, Madurai and Mysore. The Kerala School combines the various works of Indian mathematicians into well-defined theories, making advancements in Trigonometry and the use of calculus as a great problem-solving tool. The economy and the spice market has now recovered bringing in wealth from the outside world and greater trade. The use of the Malindi plough which is more commonly known as the Swahili plough continue to grow.
 * Malaya: Scholars at the Malayan Universities publish their findings on "possession" and how to identify it. Many people come forth and present those they find to be "possessed". Most of these people do not completely fit the criteria, and are sent back save for a few that exhibit entirely different characteristics. A Burgundian-Malayan physicist in Alor Setar, Pich Celeste creates a thermometer that uses quicksilver imported from China. He declares the surrounding temperature to be on his Celeste scale to be zero degrees Celeste, and variation occurs from there. Although proven to be quite useful, many are not convinced as mercury still strikes them as a potent poison. The Royal Academy of Shadow Theatre is declared open by the King himself, allowing many to learn the art of shadow theatre as a common practice.
 * Kingdom of Mzerka and Wiyot: We keep Exploring inland of the continent and we send missionaries to other tribes to convert them to Christianity(mod response). We mine more gold and we begin to make jewelry and coin with it. We also make more weapons and armour for our soldiers and we try to get more elks soldiers . We begin to introduce slings again in our army as a back up weapon for Guns and we begin to use them for scouting troops. We found the Royal Guard a small guard of 25 soldiers with guns and slings. These soldiers are the best of the best and they are used to defend the King and his family. These men aren't only guards but they also have some advisory role.
 * Belkan Empire: The Empire finally sees its supported faction in the Russian Civil War win. the 40,000 troops remaining within Russia which participated in the final battles of the civil war particularly the battle of Moscow which gave critical information fo the Belkan armies on how to conduct modern urban warfare. The Bloody affairs of Russia being over Czar Petar turns to focus on his heirs. His son Vladimir and his second son Kiril are carefully groomed and trained with Vladimir notable made out to be an adventurous, smart, and strong boy, while Kiril is sickly but very aware. Czar Petar takes the time out to personally redivide the army to hold very strong apparent garrison duties throughout the empire. The Strongest force of 25,000 is to handle the entire Greater Bulgar region and the Vlach plain. with another 5000 to handle the Frontiers of Moldavia and Transylvania as well. Another force of 10,000 is sent Serbia to handle the garrison of the capital as well as the now heavily developed regions within Belgrad and Sarajevo. Another 15,000 is Sent to Croatia to handle the Garrison of its major forts specifically the Trieste fort, and the major cities in the region. This is done specifically to promote safety all throughout belka, through its highways to its cities, and to foster and develop some of the safest trade routes in Europe.
 * United Kingdom of Great Britain: The freeze being this year on one hand is obviously bad for people who don't like cold on the other hand it leads to a large number of games and skating at first on the Thames but it spreads increasingly with it occurring in many major towns but as casualties rise from accidents the King has to end the winter fun fearing for safety. Some farmers who suffer from the cold move to Arcadia where it is warmer. The Army of Islamic India maintains itself at Guddu and Modasa and the army is split between these two forts with 30,000 each while trade flourishes with states in India bringing in Asian wealth. Due to the threat to French Indian ports, Kakinda and Berunga continue to have 5000 troops for the Army of Islamic India and paid overseas rates for their deployment. There is an expansion of libraries at the universities in a move to push forwards science. England's non- Arcadian colonies continue to receive a steady settlement. In an attempt to reduce the number of fires more wooden houses are removed and replaced with stones houses while plumbing is worked on in London to allow better fire fighting. There is a rise in the use of the seed drill throughout Britain. Agricultural revolution continues to work with the country continuing use of land reclamation, four field crop rotation and enclosures. England has 6.5 million people and inside of that London has a population of 0.8 million, Wales has 0.6 million Ireland has 1.6 million people and Scotland 0.9 million people. The army now has 14,000 in England, 14,000 in Scotland, 10,000 in Scotland and 5000 in Wales and an additional 9000 troops are overseas with 7000 in Arcadia, 1000 in Haiti as well as 250 in St George, St Helena, New Canterbury and Bay of Kost. 1000 sliders and 30 ships are in French Africa. 2000 men are maintained in New Valois to help the French defend it. The fleet is divided with 150 ships stationed in Portsmouth and 120 ships stationed in Bristol. Privateer continues and trade with colonies in a triangular trade going through Africa, America and Europe.
 * British Arcadia: These Iroquois are respected and all no pushing into their land. Fearing the growing native issue more troops from Britain are moved over to Arcadia. The Parliament of British Arcadia is formed with a House of Commons and Lords in effect making British Arcadia in a personal union with Britain as opposed to a colony. The House of Commons has 302 members and 48 Lords are appointed. This Parliament has much internal autonomy although foreign policy is still held by Britain and trade goes through Britain as part of the navigation acts. Arcadia is divided into a series of regions from north to south, West Avalon, East Avalon, New York, Henry's land, New Gwynedd, Kappel and New Essex The population of the English Arcadia is 1.9 million. These designations mean little in actual governance. The 7000 troops in Arcadia are spread out with 1000 in New York, 3000 in Henry's land, 1000 in New Gwynedd and the remaining 2000 are divided between the remaining areas. In addition local militia forces do exist but they aren't standing and are spread out although they are armed. Defences are strengthened due to the growing threat of natives. Colonists do continue to move over since their is still good cash to be made from farming even in the claimed lands as large plantation owners allow sharecropping. So some migration still occurs and fur trading in and and north of Avalon though trading with natives to west of British Arcadia ends. The population of British Arcadia is at 1.9 million. Most of the population remains rural but ports do exist.
 * France: There is a continued expansion of the colonies especially as people migrate due to the major frost which makes some people wish for warmer climates. These people move outwards and work on growing cash crops. Generally France is fine with the winter affecting parts of the country more than others and those receiving aid from the King. Trade continues internationally while the King inspects the army declaring them to be a good professional force.
 * Angu-Zia Union: Trade with the Bilibil ushers an increase of prosperity for the Angu-Zia. Namton Tingu A'fao Koito continues working on spreading the beliefs of the Angu to the Zia, including their mummification and raiding tactics. The four clan animals of the Zia also become more and more important aspects of the Angu belief system as the Angu and Zia integrate further.
 * Great Iberia: Under pressure from the Aragonese, Catalonia, Valencia, Majorca, and Sardinia join the revolt. King João II initially perceives his decision to send troops as a misstep, and attempts to negotiate with Aragon. However, emboldened by their newfound support, the Aragonese reject negotiations and the Iberian diplomat is killed by an unruly mob while leaving Zaragoza. The unrest quickly escalates into a general revolt as discontented Castilians, Basques, and Catalans rally against Portuguese rule. Leon remains loyal to the king, sending 5000 of their own troops to support him. The frost of 1711 contributes to the failure of the campaign against Aragon. Iberian troops fighting in the mountains of Aragon suffer high casualties and attrition. At the same time, plague erupts in Barcelona, bringing famine to the rest of the peninsula. The Crown's army is forced to retreat due to the conditions. Rebel forces seize the opportunity and invade Castile, while Basque Country openly revolts, protesting high taxes. The frost affects other parts of northern Iberia, especially Leon, Galicia, the Pyrenees, and Mallorca. Meanwhile, Sardinian rebels seize the island of Corsica, a de jure Portuguese territory. The colonies expand rapidly and independently despite the civil war. The river networks of Maranhão are further explored and colonized. Mêcicipi expands upriver, building forts to cement their claims. Aruaque expands into the interior.
 * Swiss Confederacy: The automated plow is a success, with farmers reaping twice what they normally reap per minute. This allows them to store enough food for the cold winter. A Burgundian Culture university is opened up and the first women enter the various universities. The Swiss Mercenary Corps grows to 5000 and they are equipped with standard flintlock rifles. Gretta "Ashraqat" Lanfurnen, an engineer at the university of Islamic culture, has been studying guns from the Muslim Golden Age, guns made in the Netherlands, and guns recently made in Belkas in an attempt to create a faster, easier to reload rifle. Another engineer begins trying to create a sun powered energy storer that will be able to power a variety of automated devices.
 * Not a chance -Feud
 * Mapuche: We continue to expand down the OTL Saldalo River and start to go down the Pacific coast as well. The child of our king continues to act in odd ways, noting concern from the nobility and the others in power. A few men up in the military start to deconstruct some of the guns that were obtained years back, and begin to get an idea of how they work.


 * Swahili: We continue our agriculture policies. The army continues convincing contracted servants. Areas interior to Mombasa and Malindi is colonized. We also send out conquistadors to expand northwards into more northern Somalia. We continue colonial expansion. We adapt more plants to the Swahili climate. We continue expanding southwards. Agriculture advancements continues. Several libraries are built in Swahili. Colonisation continues its rate of increase. Seed drills come in widespread use in Swahili, as well as a light but sturdy Malindi Plough (OTL Rotherham Plough).The mercenary company returns home. Technological advances speed up as a result of the cultural and technological exchanges in the embassies. The military begins to adopt more flintlock weapons as we slowly transition to a pure firearm military. The socket bayonet is developed from Caliphate and European models. The line infantry army continues being trained. Artillery and cavalry corps are being remodeled and reorganized. The Sultan prepares a campaign against the Imerina to showcase the progress from the military reforms. 
 * Sultanate of Qamar: Qamar is further developed.
 * Lakshadweep: The island of Lakshadweep is further developed.
 * Olungu: Olungu expands and is further developed.
 * Bengal Empire: After the occupation of Madhya, a treaty is held and the region is annexed into the empire. The conquest was not yet finished though. After a declaration of war on Uttar an invasion had been committed from the southern border with 200,000 troops rushing into the state. In one year all of its military is destroyed. The region is then successfully occupied and all resisteace forces are either captured by Bengali troops or are killed if they commit a crime against the newly installed government. Nonetheless, the people of these two states are given citizenship by the year's end and rebuilding begins. For now no wars are planned for the near future but instead, the Empire and the government are concentrating on the future by building up infrastructure using designs from French, English, and Chinese architects but also including our own mix of designing processes and work. Development continues to be key in the empire and most homes in the nation are more suitable and fit into modern standards of living. the Navy continues to expand with more ports being built and with the success of the National Art Museum in Mas Ubai, three other museums have become open to the public with one studying Natural History and the two others in Orissa for the study of art and culture. The Emperor this year goes on a tour across the empire and to Madhya to meet with the public and would like to help out and reach out to the new ctizenss of the empire. crop production continues to grow and more weaponry is produced. the Swahili ploughs now commonly used within plantations and farms across the empire with Chocolate, Vanilla,Sugar, and a variety of other spices still in high demand. Our trade because of this is quite successful and our economy continues to develop because of this.

1712
''' The waves of civil wars which have washed across Europe the last few decades have once against caused economic crises as the HRE still embroiled in internal conflict, the Franco-Iberian colonial war still underway as well as the Iberian Civil War underway has left much of the Western European economies in shambles. Notably the now peaceful British and Burgundians see economic boom. '''

''' The end of the Russian civil war sees the influx of new art and literature to Eastern Europe with the massive battles being described in literature and evoked accurately in paintings with some such as "The Siege of Tsaritsyn" and the "Shining at Kursk" making their way into the art world. '''

''' A critical error in the Maghrebi military planning leaves them uncharacteristically open to attack leaving a huge opportunity for the Ethiopians to take advantage of. '''

''' Maghrebi pirates in the Mediterranean are creating big problems for ships from all nations, especially Sicily and France. '''

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 * Rashidun Caliphate:  The Caliphate fully develops Cairo as its proper city-state. The Kilab Al-Rub operate as military and guards, more than capable of enforcing justice and order within the city. The tithes and fees of the theocracy are deployed for the upkeep of the city and development of defenses. Fearing the impending invasion of the Coptics, the Muslim population of Cairo stand as one body, one grand congregation under the Caliph. The cities of the Nile Delta, all just north of Fayyum, manage to establish a collective defense in a league of city-states under the Ulema. Some ships are loaned from the Sultanate of Cyprus in order to re-open their trade with China through Gulangyu. The combined troops of Cyprus, Morocco and the Kilab Al-Rub work together to defend Saqarra and other defensive positions in Lower Egypt.


 * Jaffarid Sultanate: Culture continues to advance with the neo-classical style, adapting Greco-Roman designs to steadily replace the earlier baroque art. Technology continues to advance to stay on top of Europe. Most of the technology is used to harvest natural resources and export them to strengthen the economy. The combined forces of Cyprus, Morocco and the KIlab Al-Rub combine to stop the advancement of the Coptic troops at the ancient city of Saqarra. The invasion force in Asmara holds out to the last. A new invasion of 40,000 troops invade Egypt across the Sinai desert.
 * Ethiopian Empire: With the court fully integrated at Medinah Jamil, the Emperor Iyasu works to develop the new nation internally. New irrigation policies are used to combat future problems of famine and drought, redirecting the Blue Nile over the more arid regions in the north. The Emperor welcomes any voluntary conversion from Islam. However, the Empire does not condone the murder of innocent Muslims native to the conquered regions. The forces in Ethiopia finally manage to crush the city of Asmara, but not before the troops manage to retreat back to the Omani fleet and fall back to Arabia. The troops in the north, led by Prince Theodore, splits in two halfs. One part, led by Theodore, pushes eastward against the Sinai to combat the Jaffarid invasion. The clash of forces creates climactic battle formations across the desert. In the west, Coptic forces invade Libya and attack the remaining forces of Morocco.


 * Great Jin: The Empress dowager Lee Young-sam continues her policy of "Hannicization", replacing the bulk of the Chinese elite with ethnic Han Chinese as opposed to Koreans. However, she maintains the policy of promoting bilingualism, with the elite being able to speak in both Mandarin and Korean. The state-council declares Classical Chinese defunct, and instead standardizes the usage of the vernacular script of the Mandarin Beijing dialect. Following the change, emissaries are sent to various Chinese tributaries encouraging that the new standard is utilized as a lingua franca. To deal with the shortage of gold bullion, new mines are opened in Hamgyeong and Yunnan, with various small villages and hamlets (consisting mainly of miners and their extended families) being established as a result. The reconstruction of the Korean peninsula continues; industrial complexes (producing luxury-items like silk-based textiles and porcelain) and better transportation infrastructure (including canals and paved roads) is constructed to promote a less agrarian (following the outflow of many serfs and peasants north), commerce-based economy. The government institutes a system of corvée labour for criminals, to provide additional labour and hasten the reconstruction process. Due to many urban centres (barring Hanyang, which is walled) decimated, urban planners take this as an opportunity to establish a grid system.
 * Malaya: Taking inspiration from Bengal, the National History Museum opens in Malacca. It displays a variety of artifacts from the Malaccan State, as well as items from the Majapahit Empire. Roads in city centers are repaved to a smoother granite brick layout, allowing more efficient transportation. Construction on the Suria Cathedral is halfway complete, with the higher levels still being built. Mines are opened across the nation, as well as some in Sabah. Bornean expansion across Borneo is met with several indigenous peoples, and we respond to them in peace and leave them undisturbed. Agricultural activites continue in the eastern states and Sabah. The Celeste thermometer becomes a relatively unusual sight, mainly appearing in cheese cellars. Ports along the west coast are upgraded.
 * United Kingdom of Great Britain: The Army of Islamic India maintains itself at Guddu and Modasa and the army is split between these two forts with 30,000 each while trade flourishes with states in India bringing in Asian wealth. Due to the threat to French Indian ports, Kakinda and Berunga continue to have 5000 troops for the Army of Islamic India and paid overseas rates for their deployment. There is an expansion of libraries at the universities in a move to push forwards science. England's non- Arcadian colonies continue to receive a steady settlement. In an attempt to reduce the number of fires more wooden houses are removed and replaced with stones houses while plumbing is worked on in London to allow better fire fighting. There is a rise in the use of the seed drill throughout Britain. Agricultural revolution continues to work with the country continuing use of land reclamation, four field crop rotation and enclosures. The economic success is furthered by growing trading with other European nations offering loans and selling weapons which are produced in a growing London city. The Portsmouth naval academy is formed for officers as a centralised location for all to obtain commision. England has 6.5 million people and inside of that London has a population of 0.8 million, Wales has 0.6 million Ireland has 1.6 million people and Scotland 0.9 million people. The army now has 14,000 in England, 14,000 in Scotland, 10,000 in Scotland and 5000 in Wales and an additional 9000 troops are overseas with 7000 in Arcadia, 1000 in Haiti as well as 250 in St George, St Helena, New Canterbury and Bay of Kost. 1000 sliders and 30 ships are in French Africa. 2000 men are maintained in New Valois to help the French defend it. The fleet is divided with 150 ships stationed in Portsmouth and 120 ships stationed in Bristol. Privateer continues and trade with colonies in a triangular trade going through Africa, America and Europe. John Bull is first wirtten as a literary character.
 * British Arcadia: These Iroquois are respected and all no pushing into their land. Fearing the growing native issue more troops from Britain are moved over to Arcadia. The 7000 troops in Arcadia are spread out with 1000 in New York, 3000 in Henry's land, 1000 in New Gwynedd and the remaining 2000 are divided between the remaining areas. In addition local militia forces do exist but they aren't standing and are spread out although they are armed. Defences are strengthened due to the growing threat of natives. Colonists do continue to move over since their is still good cash to be made from farming even in the claimed lands as large plantation owners allow sharecropping. So some migration still occurs and fur trading in and and north of Avalon though trading with natives to west of British Arcadia ends. The population of British Arcadia is at 1.9 million. Most of the population remains rural but ports do exist.
 * Angu-Zia union: Trade with the Bilibil ushers an increase of prosperity for the Angu-Zia. Namton Tingu A'fao Koito continues working on spreading the beliefs of the Angu to the Zia, including their mummification and raiding tactics. The four clan animals of the Zia also become more and more important aspects of the Angu belief system as the Angu and Zia integrate further.
 * Hawaii: The royal road along the coast of Hawaii proper is completed. Infrastructure on the island of Hawaii continues to be improved with the additional funds from the king's tax. In particular agricultural land is expanded and ports are constructed. The construction of the war fleet continues. The king orders a large expedition to the southern islands, in which dozens of families, building supplies, and agriculture will be supplanted in the region. The group settles Moena, Nawaomoku, and Hokulea, and begins construction of farms and settlements. The islands are officially christened the Hema Pae 'Aina. Kamanawa, one of the king's allies, travels to the islands to be appointed chief, and settles on Moena.
 * Mapuche: We continue to expand down the OTL Saldalo River and start to go down the Pacific coast as well. The child of our king continues to act in odd ways, noting concern from the nobility and the others in power. A few men up in the military start to deconstruct some of the guns that were obtained years back, and begin to get an idea of how they work. After trying for about a year, they start to get a general idea of the device, but however are pondered and stumped atnthe material that causes the bullets to fire.
 * Russia: Rebuilding continues at a steady progress. In order to fit in with the Russian Imperial nationalism, Tsar Pyotr issues a new flag, one that will make his mark on the country. Tsar Pyotr also endorses he artistic explosion from the Civil War, commenting the construction of several monuments to the battles (and to another extent himself). Tsar Pyotr himself issues several military committees dedicated to the advancement of the military. Out east Bobrov "mysteriously" dies and is replaced by Lavr Giorgiyovich. Lavr immediately sends out reconnaissance missions to reestablish contact with the Arcadian colonies.
 * Swiss Confederacy: The Swiss invite emigrees from economically suffering HRE nations to live in the prospering democratic confederacy. An Eastern Orthodox Church is opened next to the Belkas Cultural University. The faster rifles have been largely a success and the Corps has been equipped with them. The largely isolated Swiss economy is mostly unaffected by the economic troubles of western Europe. A number of Swiss mercenaries also join in on the colonial wars and Iberian Civil War, gaining more experience. Some also settle down in Arcadia and Iberia, creating small settlements. The Unified Swiss language is almost finalized, and an experimental version is being taught at the linguistic university and at the democratic university, a radical experimental school in Zurich that is completely democratically run. A cold winter in some regions of the Alps slows down the population growth for a bit. A Swiss philosopher begins to theorize a form of government and resource management that is completely run by small councils, she calls it "syndicalism".
 * No way you unified the Swiss language that fast ... also OTL there wasn't a Swiss language, period -Feud


 * Swahili: We continue our agriculture policies. The army continues convincing contracted servants. Areas interior to Mombasa and Malindi is colonized. We also send out conquistadors to expand northwards into more northern Somalia. We continue colonial expansion. We adapt more plants to the Swahili climate. We continue expanding southwards. Agriculture advancements continues. Several libraries are built in Swahili. Colonisation continues its rate of increase. Seed drills come in widespread use in Swahili, as well as a light but sturdy Malindi Plough (OTL Rotherham Plough). Technological advances speed up as a result of the cultural and technological exchanges in the embassies.  The line infantry army continues being trained. The square formation is developed and adopted for anti-cavalry purposes. The first Swahili carbine is built in a manufactory in Mombasa. Artillery and cavalry corps are being remodeled and reorganized. Around 40,000 soldiers are moved to the province of Sakalava.
 * Sultanate of Qamar: Qamar is further developed.
 * Lakshadweep: The island of Lakshadweep is further developed.
 * Olungu: Olungu expands and is further developed.


 * Great Iberia: The early winter months are harsh, and the famine claims the lives of many more Iberians. After making unexpected gains into northern Castile, the Aragonese advance is finally halted by a Leonese-Portuguese army near Valladolid. The battle itself is a close engagement and only a technical victory for Iberia, but represents a turning point in the war. Aleixandro de Maderuelo, a prominent Aragonese commander and one of the leaders of the revolt, is killed during the fighting. The rest of the year sees the reversal of these gains, and the retreat of the rebels into Aragon. Of strategic interest is the city of Soria, which changes hands several times before falling to João II's forces in the Siege of Soria. As the King's forces march on Zaragoza and the army of Granada reaches Valencia, Valencia defects, fearing retribution after the war. Sardinia, Catalonia, and Majorca remain fiercely loyal to Aragon, but seeing the war turn against them, they decide to look for external support. The Kingdom of Sardinia secretly approaches the Grand Duke of Savoy for help, claiming some old dynastic ties to Savoy as their pretext, and that Savoy alone holds the rightful claim to the island of Corsica through the old Kingdom of Liguria. Meanwhile, Maranhão, Mêcicipi and Benguela continue expansion. João II seeks to improve relations with Europe by forging new alliances by marriage. Being heirless, he also seeks to provide an heir to the Braganza dynasty.
 * Kingdom of Mzerka and Wiyot: We keep Exploring inland of the continent and we send missionaries to other tribes to convert them to Christianity. We mine more gold and we begin to make jewelry and coin with it. We also make more weapons and armour for our soldiers and we try to get more elks soldiers . We begin to introduce slings again in our army as a back up weapon for Guns and we begin to use them for scouting troops. We also hear of a great Tribe and we here that there name Comache because this news we send a great amouth of scouts to that direction.

1713
Will Roll Turn over like normal tonight sorry for delays -Feud

''' Due to the massive downsizing of the Russian army, the thousands of veterans who now have no money or home turn to banditry, creating chaos across the lands. Unorganized groups of vengeant veterans terrorize the Russian countryside, attacking whoever they find. '''


 * Rashidun Caliphate:  The Caliphate fully develops Cairo as its proper city-state. The Kilab Al-Rub operate as military and guards, more than capable of enforcing justice and order within the city. The tithes and fees of the theocracy are deployed for the upkeep of the city and development of defenses. Fearing the impending invasion of the Coptics, the Muslim population of Cairo stand as one body, one grand congregation under the Caliph. The cities of the Nile Delta, all just north of Fayyum, manage to establish a collective defense in a league of city-states under the Ulema. Some ships are loaned from the Sultanate of Cyprus in order to re-open their trade with China through Gulangyu. The combined troops of Cyprus, Morocco and the Kilab Al-Rub work together to defend Saqarra and other defensive positions in Lower Egypt.


 * Jaffarid Sultanate: Culture continues to advance with the neo-classical style, adapting Greco-Roman designs to steadily replace the earlier baroque art. Technology continues to advance to stay on top of Europe. Most of the technology is used to harvest natural resources and export them to strengthen the economy. The combined forces of Cyprus, Morocco and the Kilab Al-Rub combine to stop the advancement of the Coptic troops at the ancient city of Saqarra. The invasion force in Asmara holds out to the last. The 40,000 fresh troops are forced back by the Ethiopians led by Theodore, and hold out at Mount Sinai itself.
 * Ethiopian Empire: With the court fully integrated at Medinah Jamil, the Emperor Iyasu works to develop the new nation internally. New irrigation policies are used to combat future problems of famine and drought, redirecting the Blue Nile over the more arid regions in the north. The Emperor welcomes any voluntary conversion from Islam. However, the Empire does not condone the murder of innocent Muslims native to the conquered regions. With Asmara fully retaken, the southern front turns towards the Oromo people in the far south, hoping to push them completely out fothe nation. In the north, the western front makes a sudden rush against the Moroccan forces, pushing into Libya. In the east, Prince Theodore successfully pushes back the Jaffarids using a double-envelopment maneuver, and pushes them into Sinai towards the Mountain of Moses. There a new battle formation is drawn, hoping to drive the Jaffarids back to the Brook of Egypt.
 * Swiss Confederacy: The syndicalists form a commune outside of Zurich where some crazy stuff happens. One member of the commune brews a powerful hallucinogen that becomes popular in the commune and in the more "bohemian" areas of Zurich. A fiery debate between a Muslim cleric, an Eastern Orthodox presbyter, a Waldensian minister, and a Catholic priest (not the start of a joke) on the nature of religion erupts in the town square of Bern. Various papers are based off the encounter which becomes known as the "Bern Debate". Syndicalist philosophers travel to nearby non-confederated cantons to convince the peasants to revolt against their lords.
 * Papal States: The military modernisation begun a few years ago continues. In Bologna Universiy, the religious sister graduates with a Bachelor in Canon Law. Many believe she is the first woman to do so. Missionaries in Arcadia make contact with the Iroquois and begin proseletysing to them and sharing medical knowledge [Mod approval/response]. The Papal Nuncio to Japan gives the Emperor, Shogun, and Daimyo Council precious gifts, and humbly requests that they uphold the rights of the significant Catholic population [Mod response please]. In Sothern Africa, the Immaculata missionaries make contact with the Rowzi, asking for permission to establish missions in the great Empire, as well as offering their scientific and medical knowledge [another Mod response please]. Missions continue in all the usual places.
 * The Iroquois resist Catholic attempts at conversion and tell them to leave their lands. The Rowzi also reject the Catholics, forcibly removing them. Better luck in Japan as the Shogun is willing to protect the local Catholics. -scraw
 * In the Grand Duchy of Savoy, Ferrand approaches the envoys of the Sardinian revolt and pledges his support for their rebellion. Ferrand sends his premier general, Benoït Lacroix, to Corsega (Corsica) and begins creating defensive mechanisms to prevent blockade, siege, or landing. Grand Duke Ferrand, knowing that his claims is tenuous and that Iberia is strong, reaches out to his de jure liege, the French King, for further support defending Corsega. Meanwhile, as Ferrand hears of the syndicalist movement spread throughout the Swiss cantons, he urges the rulers of Wallis to unite as a quasi-independent realm within Savoy, in order to prevent the spread of radical ideas. (MOD RESPONSE) Our colony at Ribiera di Còmte continues to expand inwards, as the city of Ribiera becomes more and more of a commercial hub.
 * Hawaii: Infrastructure on the island of Hawaii continues to be improved with the additional funds from the king's tax. In particular agricultural land is expanded and ports are constructed. The construction of the war fleet continues. The settlements in Hema Pae 'Aina continue to grow, and trading with the Polynesians increases.
 * Mapuche: We continue to expand down the OTL Saldalo River and start expand down the Pacific coast as well. The child of our king continues to act in odd ways, noting concern from the nobility and the others in power. A few men up in the military start to deconstruct some of the guns that were obtained years back, and begin to get an idea of how they work. The generals finally realize as to what makes the guns fire, and they recognize that the powdery substance which makes the weapon fire is gunpowder. After recognizing this, the generals start to order merchants to search for it, so guns like the ones obtained a decade ago can be produced.


 * Swahili: We continue our agriculture policies. The army continues convincing contracted servants. Areas interior to Mombasa and Malindi is colonized. We also send out conquistadors to expand northwards into more northern Somalia. We continue colonial expansion. We adapt more plants to the Swahili climate. We continue expanding southwards. Agriculture advancements continues. Several libraries are built in Swahili. Colonisation continues its rate of increase. Seed drills come in widespread use in Swahili, as well as a light but sturdy Malindi Plough (OTL Rotherham Plough).Technological advances speed up as a result of the cultural and technological exchanges in the embassies.  The line infantry army continues being trained. The square formation is developed and adopted for anti-cavalry purposes. The ring bayonet is also developed. We declare war on the Imerina and attack them.
 * Sultanate of Qamar: Qamar is further developed.
 * Lakshadweep: The island of Lakshadweep is further developed.
 * Olungu: Olungu expands and is further developed.


 * Great Iberia: Zaragoza falls after a three month siege by King João II's forces, and with it the last Aragonese resistance on the peninsula. The rebels holding out inside Barcelona agree to surrender on terms, putting an end to Catalan involvement; most are pardoned and the unrest begins to die down. In September, Majorca and the Balearic Isles are recaptured by a large Portuguese fleet. Meanwhile, the Duke of Benavente leads an army of 9,000 into Basque Country, arresting and and executing several key figures. The Sardinians continue their revolt separately from Aragon and draw up a document detailing the status and laws of Sardinia, which they refer to as a self-ruling kingdom under Savoyan protection, but make no mention of France. Discontent with Portuguese rule among both the peasants and nobility of Sardinia has been commonplace for years now. Having quelled the Aragonese revolt, João II sends an expedition to liberate Corsica from occupation, expecting the rebels to surrender. The hastily assembled landing party is repelled by a well-prepared Sardinian force at the Battle of Corsica, with the Sardinians holding a numerical advantage in the battle and inflicting high casualties to the Iberians. João II neglects to send another expedition, giving Sardinia de facto independence for the time being, although a few ports on the west side of Sardinia are blockaded.
 * Kingdom of Mzerka and Wiyot:We Make more slings for our scouts who we give chainmail armour. We Also discover the Comache tribe but we don't set anny official relations until aproval of the king who will decide what relations to follow.We also Keep mining Gold and Iron.
 * The Comanche of Texas and the Great Plains are a bit too far to have relations with the Mzerka of California imo. But for closer tribes I would say go ahead. -General
 * Bengal Empire: As expeditions on Papua begins, a mile of coastline is fenced and fortified and shipments of food, water, weaponry, and tools plus goods are brought ashore. The mapping of the island begins with 12 miles of coastline and 3 miles of inland regions being mapped. A large shipment of exotic fruits, animals, and a variety of plants are brought back to Bengal for further study. A group of 44 troops and 12 explorers are sent into inland regions of Papua to explore the region and to figure out if there are any inhabitants on the island. One of the explorers named Mado Riu wrote in his journal on March 18, 1713, to November 3, 1713, about what had been discovered. This includes a variety of birds and insects were described and illustrated as well during the journeys and expedition. In one instance from August 10, 1713, to October 3, 1713, Mado Riu noted in his journal entry about several tribes that they had encountered. both groups were curious between one another and the troops almost opened fire upon the natives but were halted by the explorers. These people were nicknamed the Papua People. After the long run expedition, the group had returned to the base on the coast. The full report was sent to the emperor himself in Mas Ubai. Meanwhile,  an invasion to invade the nations of Celebes is worked upon. 130,000 troops are trained near the coast and 200 ships are placed on standby to be sent to sea next year and siege Celebes. 200 shacks are built in the expedition base in Papua. Economic development continues in the Empire with the economy growing this year by 8%. A variety of goods and products have grown in production. most of these are spices and jewelry. Crop production grows in the Two Burdagans. Also rapid redevelopment of the Uttaran And Madhya states and the people that had lost their homes in the war have new homes now after the redevelopment but it will take 2 more years at the earliest and Project Make India Great Again begins with construction of 400 hospitals, 380,000 homes, 100 religious sites, 60 weaponry yards 34,000 schools and more shopping and market areas being built in the span of 15 to 20 years. Port cities and coastal region continue to thrive with inland areas being developed. After Make India Great Again Project is completed, the inland regions of the empire including the recently controlled and protected areas should be developed.
 * Shan States: After joining The Bengal Empire, our state sees a surge of economic prosperity 12 mines start to be made across northern mountainous regions of the Shan States. The Islamic population grows in the state and a group of missionaries have been granted permission to spread Islam across southern China
 * Banten: Islam continues to grow in the state. More schools are built and homes continue to see massive levels of renovation. Our budget returns to normal. More ports are built and a surge of immigration from Burma to Banten begins.
 * Kingdoms of Burgundy and Prussia: With Scandinavias ports blockaded, and no movement on either side having taken place, an envoy is sent to Scandinavia, offering a peace on the terms of status quo ante bellum (mod response please).
 * NK is back to playing Prussia again. You can't flip back and forth -Nate
 * And he hasn't posted as Prussia in three weeks. -Guy
 * Angu-Zia Union: The Tingu Namton A'fao wishes to further protect the Sambia people and therefore offers them a vassalization pact which would fully protect the Sambia from the Tingu while making Koito the Tingu A'fao of the Sambia. (Mod response pls; Sidenote: the Sambia are still afraid of their women)The trade with the Bilibil continues well while the Angu-Zia ties strengthen.
 * Sambia accepts vassalization -Nate

1714
''' This year, nothing happened. '''

''' Except for continued banditry in the Russian countryside by dispossessed veterans of the war. '''

''' Piracy continues to plague the Mediterranean and Sicily blames Maghreb for this. '''
 * Rashidun Caliphate:  The Caliphate fully develops Cairo as its proper city-state. The Kilab Al-Rub operate as military and guards, more than capable of enforcing justice and order within the city. The tithes and fees of the theocracy are deployed for the upkeep of the city and development of defenses. Fearing the impending invasion of the Coptics, the Muslim population of Cairo stand as one body, one grand congregation under the Caliph. The cities of the Nile Delta, all just north of Fayyum, manage to establish a collective defense in a league of city-states under the Ulema. Some ships are loaned from the Sultanate of Cyprus in order to re-open their trade with China through Gulangyu. The combined troops of Cyprus, Morocco and the Kilab Al-Rub work together to defend Saqarra and other defensive positions in Lower Egypt.


 * Jaffarid Sultanate: Culture continues tof advance with the neo-classical style, adapting Greco-Roman designs to steadily replace the earlier baroque art. Technology continues to advance to stay on top of Europe. Most of the technology is used to harvest natural resources and export them to strengthen the economy. The combined forces of Cyprus, Morocco and the Kilab Al-Rub combine to stop the advancement of the Coptic troops at the ancient city of Saqarra. Having been defeated at Sinai, the Jaffarids build up their fortifications at the Brook of Egypt, while mounting a second invasion attempt.
 * Ethiopian Empire: With the court fully integrated at Medinah Jamil, the Emperor Iyasu works to develop the new nation internally. New irrigation policies are used to combat future problems of famine and drought, redirecting the Blue Nile over the more arid regions in the north. The Emperor welcomes any voluntary conversion from Islam. However, the Empire does not condone the murder of innocent Muslims native to the conquered regions. The southern front makes successful campaigns against the Oromo people, long since forced to coexist with the Ethiopians since the Muslim invasion, but now are forced in subjugation to the Emperor. In the north, the western front makes a sudden rush against the Moroccan forces, pushing into Libya. In the east, Prince Theodore pushes on to the Brook of Egypt, but decides to wait before making such an ambitious move against the Jaffarids. Instead, he proceeds to occupy the Sinai Peninsula, resupplying at St. Catherine's Monestary.
 * Papal States: The Papal Nuncio to Japan thanks the government for comitting to protecting the rights of the significant Japanese Catholic population. With the successful graduation of the University of Bologna's first femals Bachelor of Canon Law, other canonesses and religious sisters apply to matriculate at Papal universities. The rebuffing of missionary efforts with the Iroquois and Rowzi annoys the Prefect for Missions, who is troubled by the relative lack of missionary success in Africa compared to the New World and East Asia. More funds and young missionaries are sent to Southern Africa, and new and better professors are sent to the seminary there. Other missions continue.
 * Malaya: The northeast coast of Borneo has been settled, with the expansion effort expected to arrive at the east coast by 1720. The Malayan High Court is established, composed of scholars of law and royal officials. The High Court is expected to untangle legal issues, while creating a standard based off of a combination of Burgundian and Chinese legal concepts and laws, modeled to Malayan standards. Voluntary integration of several indigenous Bornean tribes begin, assimilating their cultures into Malayan society.
 * France: In the year of our Lord 1714, France continues to experience internal prosperity. Francis I continues to expand his palace, installing a human zoo this year. The human zoo has American tribes, Asians, and African tribes. Overseas, the French East India company continues to experience prosperity with African slaves from French Zaire and the ports of Namibe, Luanda, and Lobito providing the large output of slave traffic. The or noir mines (OTL Minas Gerras) continues to expand providing an extremely large gold output. Or Noir becomes the largest city in the new world this year. In the East Indies the prominence of the monopoly on the spice trade continues to provide large economic output for the crown and the east India company.
 * United Kingdom of Great Britain: The Army of Islamic India maintains itself at Guddu and Modasa and the army is split between these two forts with 30,000 each while trade flourishes with states in India bringing in Asian wealth. Due to the threat to French Indian ports, Kakinda and Berunga continue to have 5000 troops for the Army of Islamic India and paid overseas rates for their deployment. There is an expansion of libraries at the universities in a move to push forwards science. England's non- Arcadian colonies continue to receive a steady settlement. In an attempt to reduce the number of fires more wooden houses are removed and replaced with stones houses while plumbing is worked on in London to allow better fire fighting. There is a rise in the use of the seed drill throughout Britain. Agricultural revolution continues to work with the country continuing use of land reclamation, four field crop rotation and enclosures. The economic success is furthered by growing trading with other European nations offering loans and selling weapons which are produced in a growing London city. The Portsmouth naval academy contuines for officers as a centralised location for all to obtain commission. England has 6.5 million people and inside of that London has a population of 0.8 million, Wales has 0.6 million Ireland has 1.6 million people and Scotland 0.9 million people. The army now has 14,000 in England, 14,000 in Scotland, 10,000 in Scotland and 5000 in Wales and an additional 9000 troops are overseas with 7000 in Arcadia, 1000 in Haiti as well as 250 in St George, St Helena, New Canterbury and Bay of Kost. 1000 sliders and 30 ships are in French Africa. 2000 men are maintained in New Valois to help the French defend it. The fleet is divided with 150 ships stationed in Portsmouth and 120 ships stationed in Bristol. Privateer continues and trade with colonies in a triangular trade going through Africa, America and Europe. John Bull is first wirtten as a literary character.
 * British Arcadia: These Iroquois are respected and all no pushing into their land. Fearing the growing native issue more troops from Britain are moved over to Arcadia. The 7000 troops in Arcadia are spread out with 1000 in New York, 3000 in Henry's land, 1000 in New Gwynedd and the remaining 2000 are divided between the remaining areas. In addition local militia forces do exist but they aren't standing and are spread out although they are armed. Defences are strengthened due to the growing threat of natives. Colonists do continue to move over since their is still good cash to be made from farming even in the claimed lands as large plantation owners allow sharecropping. So some migration still occurs and fur trading in and and north of Avalon though trading with natives to west of British Arcadia ends. The population of British Arcadia is at 1.9 million. Most of the population remains rural but ports do exist.
 * Saxony: The Saxon civil war ends by the marriage of the Genovese and the ruling family. Thus Saxon begins to recover from their civil war and begins to attempt to make themselves the center of gravity in Central Northern Germany. (Secret: They also begin to buy the allegiance of Russian Bandits. They arm and feed the Russian bandits and gather them into a large army in Saxon territory. They then prepare to set them loose on Poland at the right time)
 * Angu-Zia Union: The Tingu Namton A'fao continues to protect the Sambia from their women while teaching select few from the Sambia, both male and female, the norms of the Angu and Zia. Trading with the Bilibil expands as the Bilibil start reaching further+
 * Sambia: The tribes of Sambia begin to change their rituals in accordance to Tingu A'fao Koito's preaching and begin joining in on the Bilibil trade.
 * Hawaii: The royal road along the coast of Hawaii proper is completed. Infrastructure on the island of Hawaii continues to be improved with the additional funds from the king's tax. In particular agricultural land is expanded and ports are constructed. The construction of the war fleet continues. The king orders a large expedition to the southern islands, in which dozens of families, building supplies, and agriculture will be supplanted in the region. The group settles Moena, Nawaomoku, and Hokulea, and begins construction of farms and settlements. The islands are officially christened the Hema Pae 'Aina. Kamanawa, one of the king's allies, travels to the islands to be appointed chief, and settles on Moena. Hawaii: Infrastructure on the island of Hawaii continues to be improved with the additional funds from the king's tax. In particular agricultural land is expanded and ports are constructed. The construction of the war fleet continues. The settlements in Hema Pae 'Aina continue to grow, and trading with the Polynesians increases. The settlement into the islands conquered from Maui is considered to be successful, with many different towns growing in the region. After an accidental discovery in the southern islands, guano is found to be a highly effective fertilizer, and the settlers begin mining the substance for use in farming. This spreads to the Hawaiian Islands proper, where guano is used to improve farming across the kingdom. Traders from Moena sail further to the southwest and land on another island (Cook Islands), which the locals call Tongareva. They stay on the island for some time, trading and exploring, before returning north. A second group manages to chart five different islands, establishing contact with all of them. It is discovered that the western-most island, known as Te Ulu-o-Te-Watu, is completely distinct from the others with its own unique culture, inhabited by a few families who were shipwrecked there a few decades prior. By now the settlements in Hema Pae 'Aina have grown to a few hundred people collectively, across numerous settlements.
 * Russia: Tsar Pyotr starts to round up squads of Cossacks to use their hoarses, and become a temporary law enforcement force. Tsar Pyotr on a global scale doesn't expect to get back involved with colonization until 1720.
 * Dakshinapath|South India: The economy and the spice market have now fully recovered and the treasury is in good condition. At this time, the King and the Ministers decide to declare war on Telangana. Telangana is invaded using 100,000 troops and 50,000 mercenaries while 50,000 troops guard the coast. The production of rust resistant wootz steel continues. The nation now has a single language, Dravidian and has negligible local variations which do not pose problems in communication. The creation of a single language accelerates the creation of a single culture, mixing the four main cultures of Southern India into one. The court patronises elements of a single Dravidian culture including Dravidian architecture, language and literature. New temples are built and older ones are renovated in a unified Dravidian style. Circuses and fairs held in the villages incorporate art from all over South India. To aid and guide the process of the unification and promotion of Dravidian culture, the Ministry of Culture is created. Funds are provided to the Ministry of Culture for the setting up of a Fine Arts Academy in Mysore. A document is drafted by the King and his council of minsters defining the administrative system and the laying down the rules and regulations including the rent and tax code. The Ministry of Revenue is also created and is charged with the collection of taxes and rents from the people. The tax is deducted from the rent collected and is then given to the landlord of the county. These operations are handled by county level officials. On advice of the Pradhana (Head of the Council of Ministers), the Ministry of Law is created and is charged with the creation of a single Law code and the administration of punishments and fines through the county-level courts and to ensure that the law code is followed by the village assemblies. Funds are provided to the Ministry of Law for setting up of courts and the creation of a Law School in Mysore. The King's court is the apex court and the highest court of appeal and concerns itself with matters of national importance. The second highest court is that of the Chief Justice. The Law code is based on ancient Indian texts mainly on the Arthashatra and the Manusmriti and denounces barbaric forms of capital punishment. Majority of the cavalry and the officers are recruited from Meluakam. Many people from Meluakam have started settling in South India, especially the Brahui people.
 * Meluakam|Balochistan: The Zoroastrian and Brahui-speaking communities have been integrated into the Dravidian community. Brahui-influenced Dravidian is now widespread and elements of Dravidian culture have started entering Meluakam. The population stands at 2 million of which one million are Dravidian immigrants, 100,000 Brahui-speaking people and 80,000 Zoroastrians while the rest are Sunni Muslims. A large number of Jains have also settled in Meluakam attracted by the trade opportunities. A large Jain temple is under construction in the capital, Uttaranagar. The army consists of 14000 cavalrymen and 6000 infantry along with a small component of war elephants imported from South India. Horses, Copper and other metallic minerals are exported to South India and Maladweep. Animal Husbandry is an important activity and bazaars are found all over Meluakam. Immigration to Meluakam has slowed down. Irrigation projects provide water to the farm fields of the Dravidian farmers. Many Dravidians have also taken up animal husbandry activities. Meluakam develops as a pluralistic and tolerant state based on the Manusmriti.
 * Maladweep: Development activities on the islands continue. Male has become a hub of trading activity and a trading community has emerged including Jains.
 * Swiss Confederacy: The Swiss continue on all their projects. Hans Zurenberg's new Swiss is officially halfway finished as all the basic grammar and vocabulary has been made. He has begun compiling a dictionary of French Provencal, Swiss German, and Romansh words to be used as extra words for the unified language. The Swiss mercenary corps establish a small place of business in British Arcadia, where they rent themselves out to British forces. Their numbers continue to grow and Swiss engineers work to make their equipment better.
 * Bengal Empire: After hearing the news of expansion from South India, we assist Telangana with 180,000 volunteer and reserved troops to defend their freedom and liberty. Meanwhile, we request South India to back off attacking the nation or face the consequences of relations and trade being cut off from our nation and more. Meanwhile, in Papua, Mado Riu leads more expeditions in Papua and more tribes are discovered. trading between some of the friendly varieties of people are done with goods such as cotton, potato, tea, spices, and herbs are traded off and are taught to the tribal peoples how to grow the plants. Also, some of the tribes such as the Muyu and Kuwai begin to speak broken Bengali. The nation takes advantage of this and sends 12,000 books of the Bengali and Burmese languages to be taught to the natives to start up a Bengali speaking populace. Meanwhile, a mosque with designs of the native's likings is built in the Kuwai's territory. They are taught about Islam and it quickly gains the liking of this from the people. Also, with the help of volunteer and paid craftsman, they are taught how to make a variety of furniture and architecture with the trees they have available. 30 men willing to learn our ways took in 30 muskets and were taught how to use them as a sive defensively based weapon and how to use it to hunt for food. With this established, 4 miles of coastline had been purchased from the tribal people in exchange of the land, we gave them 50 pounds of gold and silver plus precious gems consisting of 80 5ct imperial jade's. After years of planning, we invade Celebes with 100,000 men attacking from the south aboard countless amounts of ships. The invasion proves to be successful and the primitive armies of all of the existing recognizable nations of Celebes are taken. This leads to the occupation of the region for a brief period nearing November before full annexation in December (algo will be ready shortly). Back at home infrastructural development and the Make India Great Again projects continue with the newly taken in population starting up new lives. May roads for trade are built because of this across the Madhya and Uttar provinces. The emperor condemns France's Human Zoo and request for its closing as it seemed "immoral, disgusting and disgraceful" by the emperor himself.
 * You can't colonize or expand across the ocean like that.. you are not able. this is your final warning -Feud
 * It is not called colnization, it is called warfare. There is a difference. If that was the case then a country invading lets say russia attacking japan, that would qualify as colonization since it is foreign lands. I know what i am doin. I am only attacking territories that have an existing government and manpower not a location that is not colonized and is made up of tribal peoples now that on the other hand is different. I will keep what i posted in place as it does not break the rules but thank you for your concerns.

1715
 Starting new turn as requested by Nate, if you want to post you can still do it within one hour Sky Green 2 4 22:04, June 26, 2017 (UTC) 

''' Following increased ritul cannibalization caused by larger mortality rates among the Fore peoples, the Kuru disease begins spreading much faster and becoming epidemic in the Fore tribes. '''


 * Rashidun Caliphate: The Caliphate fully develops Cairo as its proper city-state. The Kilab Al-Rub operate as military and guards, more than capable of enforcing justice and order within the city. The tithes and fees of the theocracy are deployed for the upkeep of the city and development of defenses. Fearing the impending invasion of the Coptics, the Muslim population of Cairo stand as one body, one grand congregation under the Caliph. The cities of the Nile Delta, all just north of Fayyum, manage to establish a collective defense in a league of city-states under the Ulema. Some ships are loaned from the Sultanate of Cyprus in order to re-open their trade with China through Gulangyu. The combined troops of Cyprus, Morocco and the Kilab Al-Rub work together to defend various defenisve positions across the Nile Delta.
 * Jaffarid Sultanate: Culture continues to advance with the neo-classical style, adapting Greco-Roman designs to steadily replace the earlier baroque art. Technology continues to advance to stay on top of Europe. Most of the technology is used to harvest natural resources and export them to strengthen the economy. The Jaffarids secure their borders on each side from Persia, Anatolia, and especially the Brook of Egypt with various fortifications. Seeing the Ethiopians pull back to close in against Cairo, the Jaffarids work to organize a new invasion of Egypt to retake the Sinai, but this is put on hold as some political tension in Damascus reconsiders the idea of fighting the Coptics.
 * Ethiopian Empire: With the court fully integrated at Medinah Jamil, the Emperor Iyasu works to develop the new nation internally. New irrigation policies are used to combat future problems of famine and drought, redirecting the Blue Nile over the more arid regions in the north. The Emperor welcomes any voluntary conversion from Islam. However, the Empire does not condone the murder of innocent Muslims native to the conquered regions. The Oromo people are purged from their communities and homes in a bloody massacre, purifying the south. In the north, the Libyan front pushes against the Morrocan forcesback towards the west. Although ambitious against North Africa, the Ethiopian troops are bogged down in fighting the deserts near Bengazi. Having secured the Sinai peninsula, Prince Theodore himself leads the campaign to close in on the Nile Delta. This year, three key defensive positions in the eastern half already fall, opening a path to Cairo.
 * Hawaii: Infrastructure on the island of Hawaii continues to be improved with the additional funds from the king's tax. In particular agricultural land is expanded and ports are constructed. The construction of the war fleet continues. Settlement in the southern islands continues, with Hema Pae 'Aina experiencing a boom in population. A disagreement breaks out between Kameʻeiamoku, Kuhina Nui and Chief of Puna, and Kahekili II of O'ahu. Kameʻeiamoku is ambushed while traveling and killed, his prized metal sword and other artifacts being stolen by the raiders. The king blames Kahekili II for this, and immediately begins mobilizing for war against O'ahu.
 * Swahili: We continue our agriculture policies. The army continues convincing contracted servants. Areas interior to Mombasa and Malindi is colonized. We also send out conquistadors to expand northwards into more northern Somalia. We continue colonial expansion. We adapt more plants to the Swahili climate. We continue expanding southwards. Agricultural advancements continues. Several libraries are built in Swahili. Colonisation continues its rate of increase. Seed drills come in widespread use in Swahili, as well as a light but sturdy Malindi Plough (OTL Rotherham Plough).Technological advances speed up as a result of the cultural and technological exchanges in the embassies.  The line infantry army continues being trained. The square formation is developed and adopted for anti-cavalry purposes. The ring bayonet is also developed. We continue the fight against the Imerina. A 10,000 strong army is sent to assist the Caliphate and lands at Eritrea.
 * Sultanate of Qamar: Qamar is further developed.
 * Lakshadweep: The island of Lakshadweep is further developed.
 * Olungu: Olungu expands and is further developed.


 * Swiss Confederacy: Hans Zurenberg makes a trip to Savoy to speak with experts on French Provencal to help him with his language. He is accompanied by several diplomats who bring with them gifts. The Syndicalist movement reaches a new height as they establish a militant commune in Aargau. The Swiss Mercenary Corps offer Aargau help in exchange for joining the Confederacy. Swiss diplomats also go to Freiburg to get them to join the Confederacy. The Swiss Mercenary Corps grows to 10,000 people in Arcadia, Spain, Shweis, Burgundy, Rashidun, and Belkas. Some have settled down and formed small communities. The Syndicalist Commune raises an army of a couple hundred to storm towns and cause general havoc. The Swiss Mercenary Corps and military have cracked down on them heavily, destroying several of their fortifications and weakening their movement for now. Savoy diplomacy please, mod diplomacy for Aargau and Freiburg also please.
 * Malaya: Irrigation projects begin in the eastern states, while cultivation of tea and other crops begin at the higher altitude farms of Borneo. Roads in Borneo and the Kra Isthmus are upgraded. The largest ship in the Royal Navy, the KKM (Kapal Kerajaan Malaya)  Majalara is unveiled, armed with the latest in Chinese technology and Burgundian firepower. Infrastructure continues to develop. Urbanisation of settlements occurs in rural areas, while maintaining agricultural output. More settlements are constructed in central Malaya.
 * Belkan Empire: Following years of stable economic development, agricultural advancement, as well as a relatively high birth rate the Belkan empire begins to very clearly build defensive fortifications along its vulnerable spots specifically expanding the Strategic Fortress that covers the Transcarpathian route to the black sea. This is turned into a series of forts along the Danube and Siret rivers directly before the extreme fertile Vlach Low Lands, swamps drained 200 years ago to provide further food production. They are extremely reminiscent of the Low Countries in Western europe which are also some extremely fertile lands due to the same process being used. The Czar specifically allows the uses of this land for new agricultural development seeing their fertility and pushing to get the area producing before this years harvest is to go through. This is moderately successful but the yields are so heft even for moderate success the Czar demands the entire area be put under agricultural production before the end of the next year offering handsome sums to families in Constanta and Kaloyagrad as well as some core cities to settle the fertile delta and farm it. The Belkan military remains strictly at 60,000 strong refusing to draw down due to the many issues arising from the now much more militarized Europe. The navy in particular remains on par to be modern as many older ships are phased out in favor of the new streamlined designs for ease of production. The Population of Belka now breaches 15 million flat out.
 * France: In the year of our Lord 1715, France continues to experience internal prosperity. Francis I continues to expand his palace, installing a human zoo this year. The human zoo has American tribes, Asians, and African tribes. Overseas, the French East India company continues to experience prosperity with African slaves from French Zaire and the ports of Namibe, Luanda, and Lobito providing the large output of slave traffic. The or noir mines (OTL Minas Gerras) continues to expand providing an extremely large gold output. Or Noir becomes the largest city in the new world this year. In the East Indies the prominence of the monopoly on the spice trade continues to provide large economic output for the crown and the east India company.
 * For the last time, you don't control Lobito or Namibe. At this point you are just ignoring the algorithms. -General
 * Angu-Zia Union: The Tingu Namton A'fao continues to protect the Sambia from their women while teaching select few from the Sambia, both male and female, the norms of the Angu and Zia. Trading with the Bilibil expands as the Bilibil start reaching further.
 * Sambia: The tribes of Sambia begin to change their rituals in accordance to Tingu A'fao Koito's preaching and begin joining in on the Bilibil trade.
 * Bengal Empire: We continue to redevelop the Madhya and Uttar provinces. Homes are continued to be built and development grows. Meanwhile in Papua, we open up more to the Muyu and Kowai people leading to islam becoming more and more popular. Mado Riu becomes the leader of the base in the Kowai area. we give the people designs for homes and in one year a large home that fits modern standards is built for the chief/leader of the Muyu with Kowai peoples adopting more ways of producing products and goods while also building several medium sized homes for the tribal people. A large shipment of muskets is sent over with 800 in total to be used to train the Muyu and Kowai people. With the permission of the leader/chief, we open up a training camp and send over 3 of our finest generals to train up a militairy for the two groups of people. With the shipment of textbooks and Bengali literature, 18% of the Kowai population has learned how to speak Bengali or Burmese. In celebes, several diplomats are sent over to discuss relations with the nation's and we request a trade deal (MOD RESPONSE). We also after years of supporting and developing the Muyu's and Kowai's, we offer them protectorate status promising development, modernization, and wealth. (MOD RESPONSE). We also start to work more with our neighbors and continue to condemn South India's attacks and satart to arm up our borders across south India. We condemn France's Human Zoo and request its abolition.
 * Celebs accepts trade deal. -Nate
 * Muyo and Kowai would agree to trade, but no protection yet. -Nate

1716
New turn as requested by Nate an approved by Feudy, you still have one hour for 1715 Sky Green 2 4 22:27, June 27, 2017 (UTC)

'''Rampant corruption and inability to squeeze recruits out of a fragile agricultural system leaves Bengal with the ability only to field 120,000 troops. Many of the field commanders seeing lack of reinforcements retreat to nearby defensive positions.'''

Comancheria expands to the West laying down various forts and outposts as they subjugate the region.

'''The Italian League officially ends the trial status of Abruzzo as it is admitted as a full elector in the league. This also marks the final legislation of the former head of the league who is Replaced with Emanuel Moretti who takes his place in the capital city of Trento sealing tradition now with Trento as the permanent capital of the league.'''

'''Gold and Silver begins to noticeably drop in exports from the new world as mines in Central Arcadia and Laurentia start to falter. This causes the developing of a new bullion crisis for both Spain and France, which now begin to show stress from corruption stemming from the bullion trade.'''

'''The Pope will die next year. Iberia, Cologne, Prussia, the Papal States, England, France, Saxony, and Burgundy: please vote here.'''
 * Rashidun Caliphate:  The Caliphate fully develops Cairo as its proper city-state. The Kilab Al-Rub operate as military and guards, more than capable of enforcing justice and order within the city. The tithes and fees of the theocracy are deployed for the upkeep of the city and development of defenses. Fearing the impending invasion of the Coptics, the Muslim population of Cairo stand as one body, one grand congregation under the Caliph. The cities of the Nile Delta, all just north of Fayyum, manage to establish a collective defense in a league of city-states under the Ulema. Some ships are loaned from the Sultanate of Cyprus in order to re-open their trade with China through Gulangyu. The combined troops of Cyprus, Morocco and the Kilab Al-Rub work together to defend various defenisve positions across the Nile Delta. In this defense, mercenary troops are called in from across the Muslim world from as far as Laurentia, Arabia, Persia, Rum, India, and even Indonesia.


 * Jaffarid Sultanate: Culture continues to advance with the neo-classical style, adapting Greco-Roman designs to steadily replace the earlier baroque art. Technology continues to advance to stay on top of Europe. Most of the technology is used to harvest natural resources and export them to strengthen the economy. The Jaffarids secure their borders on each side from Persia, Anatolia, and especially the Brook of Egypt with various fortifications. Seeing the Ethiopians pull back to close in against Cairo, the Jaffarids work to organize a new invasion of Egypt to retake the Sinai, but this is put on hold as some political tension in Damascus reconsiders the idea of fighting the Coptics.
 * Ethiopian Empire: With the court fully integrated at Medinah Jamil, the Emperor Iyasu works to develop the new nation internally. New irrigation policies are used to combat future problems of famine and drought, redirecting the Blue Nile over the more arid regions in the north. The Emperor welcomes any voluntary conversion from Islam. However, the Empire does not condone the murder of innocent Muslims native to the conquered regions. The Oromo people are purged from their communities and homes in a bloody massacre, purifying the south. In the north, the Libyan front pushes against the Morrocan forcesback towards the west with 100,000 troops. Although ambitious against North Africa, the Ethiopian troops are bogged down in fighting the deserts near Bengazi. The remaining 50,000 troops under Prince Theodore pushes into the Nile Delta, besieging the outer reaches of Cairo. The combined forces of from across the Caliphate fight to the last man for every inch of ground, yielding each fortress only after the slaughter of its inhabitents.
 * Papal States: Pope Zosimus begins to fade in health, and the Vicar-General quietly makes preparations for a conclave in the near future. In Bologna, there are now about ten women -all nuns, canonesses, or religious sisters- who are stusying Canon Law at the university. In Rome, an aristocratic young woman named Maria-Theresa Cornaro applies to the universities to study mathematics. Whilst consecrated women studying church law has become fairly broadly accepted as valid, the idea of a laywoman studying a totally secular field of knowledge is still unheard of. Eventualy, the Immaculata university allows her to matriculate, so long as she lives in private apartments away from the campus. She begins studying for a Bachelor of Mathematics. More missionaries are sent to Southern Africa to shore up the Church's foothold there. Missions continue in Japan, China, the New World, Lan Xang.
 * Dakshinapath|South India: The Bengali support for Telangana is seen as a Declaration of War. The people of Telangana are Dravidians and need to be integrated into the Empire. With Telangana crushed, the 1st Army consisting of 100,000 troops and 50,000 mercenaries kept the Bengali army pinned down. Now that the Bengali forces are retreating the South Indian forces start moving up. The 1st Army does not siege the forts but remains out of range of Bengali artillery and is there only for defence. The entirety of our navy is moved to 'Area 54 (Asia-Bay of Bengal)' and annihilates the Bengali navy. The navy uses the new Mysorean rockets fixed on the ships on rotating metal platforms as the first naval rocket-artillery. These rockets were adopted by the navy from the army when a team of naval officers were visiting the Military Academy at Tanjore and saw their field trials. The rockets are the same as used by the army, having a long sword attached to them, they go swirling into the ships and gets stuck in the wood and set fire to the ships with an effective naval-range of 1km. The 50,000 troops of the 2nd Army continue to guard the rest of the coast. The 1st Army is reinforced with another 10,000 troops. A small contingent (from the professional reserve) of 5000 Baluch cavalry and 5000 infantry attack the Andaman islands which falls as it is undefended (no troop presence was specified). Another contingent of 10,000 cavalry and 10,000 infantry is called from the professional reserve and is sent to Banten. They fight the local garrison and siege the capital. The war, has led to the raising of 190,000 troops (80,000 professionals) and 50,000 mercenaries. The King and the Military council decide that no more additional troops will be raised for the time being and only reinforcements will be sent. The men of the 1st Army gain valuable experience, scouting Bengali fortresses and positions. Moreover, the Baluch horsemen of the 1st Army are instrumental in scouting the forward positions and weaknesses of the Bengali fortresses. This leads to the formations of the first proto-regiment of the South Indian Army. The Baluchi scouts raise their own colours, a green flag with a diagonal sword imposed on the colours. The Baluchi Scouts as they are called would soon become a full-fledged regiment as the 1st Baluchi Scouts after being awarded their colours and standards by the King for the instrumental role they played in bringing down the Bengali fortresses (A bit of forward history). The officers of the 1st Army in anticipation of the orders for attack, start planning to attack Bengali fortresses using the valuable information given by the scouts. In their plans they see a great difference between the opinion of various officers and the need for a centralised command for the 1st Army, subordinate to the military council is felt, however this is opinion is not popular. For the time being, the mercenaries of the 1st Army organise raids into Bengali territory and take over lightly defended defensive positions. The production of rust resistant wootz steel continues. Many people from Meluakam have started settling in South India, especially the Brahui people. The creation of a single language accelerates the creation of a single culture, mixing the four main cultures of Southern India into one. The court patronises elements of a single Dravidian culture including Dravidian architecture, language and literature. New temples are built and older ones are renovated in a unified Dravidian style. Circuses and fairs held in the villages incorporate art from all over South India.
 * Malaya: The expansion effort in Borneo has provided results, with settlements created in the northeast while the actual expansion effort moves through Bornean rainforest. Due to unprecedented circumstances, reaching the east coast will take us at most until 1723. The National Library has over 10,000 books in possession over the years, and an archival service. Ports are upgraded.
 * France: In the year of our Lord 1716, France continues to experience internal prosperity. Francis I continues to expand his palace, installing a human zoo this year. The human zoo has American tribes, Asians, and African tribes. Overseas, the French East India company continues to experience prosperity with African slaves from French Zaire and the port Luanda  providing the large output of slave traffic. The or noir mines (OTL Minas Gerras) continues to expand providing an extremely large gold output. Or Noir becomes the largest city in the new world this year. In the East Indies the prominence of the monopoly on the spice trade continues to provide large economic output for the crown and the east India company.
 * Angu-Zia Union: The Tingu Namton A'fao continues to protect the Sambia from their women while teaching select few from the Sambia, both male and female, the norms of the Angu and Zia. Trading with the Bilibil expands as the Bilibil start reaching further.
 * Sambia: The tribes of Sambia begin to change their rituals in accordance to Tingu A'fao Koito's preaching and begin joining in on the Bilibil trade.
 * Bengal Empire: After the news of the corruption of government to the rest of the nation's diplomatic officials and Emperor himself, the corup officials are captured and put into excile or prison for an undisclosed but long period of time. This leads to a steady restoration to our military force. Also we spend much needed time on developing our agricultural methods leading to a fruitful harvest this year through use of ploughs, better growing methods, more fertile farmland being used, and the swahili plow being a common tool used in farming. In the Burdagan Yard two students had caught the military's eye after both students creating 2 seperate products that could be key for the future of the ways we fight war such as the Burdagan Destroyer which is a weapon derived from flintlock guns and both fireworks and bullets. The weapon is basically a gun that shoots out instead of a bullet a firework that shoots for long distances and contains pieces of metal and is shot out and explodes but travels about a kilometer easily befor being blown up. This has been tested a variety of times and was successfully approved by the military. It is now under high demand and is produced in large amounts. This was developed by a Shan States immigrant named Mao Aho who had been in the top of his class in the yard. Then the second student named Sara Mo who took both science of weaponry and weaponry design courses at the schools of the Burdagan Yard had been working on making a lightweight but yet effective bomb that could be used by the military. Its design had been sent to the military headquarters in Mas Ubai where it was approved and nicknamed Ālōkapradarśanī or Lightshow in english due to its design and how its mechanics work. First it has a hollow and lightweight shell. Inside the shell is filled withe gunpowder and scraps of metalic material. Thisis covered with a string and then is sealed off. After being ignited, it is tossed as quickly as possible to a target. In 3-5 seconds it blows up leaving the target or multiple targets with excessive injuries or (with a high probability) of death. This seemed as a must have item for the military of Bengal.with the healing of our military to be able to handle 480,000 men and exponentially rise, it seems we will still hold up to our military might in India. A new technique had also been developed by the navy. In case of emergency, decoy ships would be in place during war. these ships would be filled with gunpowder, metal, and spare grapeshots that once set aflame would explode causing massive destruction around the epicenter. 30 unused ships have been set up for this job and are now in the Bay of Bengal. After the declaration of war and our men being lost and pushed back by the forces of South India, we put in place 230,000 troops along the border of South India with heavily armed fortresses with clay bases. We bring it large amounts of rations and food products to feed the military and doctors from all across the empire had been sent over. trade with Papuan tribal nations continue. 400 of our ships are sent out to sea to patrol South India and block trade on the west coast. We send over 10 diplomats to negotiate a white peace. If not we request our allies such as France, England, Burgundy, The Caliphate, and China to support us in our war efforts (PLAYERS RESPONSE). spices and other goods continue to be sold and exported bringing us continued economic wealth. 32 troops are recruited this year and are trained for next year. We wait for the South Indians to strike but in the meantime, we scout the front and look for weak spots within the forces and to see if we could use the topography to work in our favor.
 * I seriously do not think innovations and strengthening of your agricultural system happens so quickly. I re-mentioned how the Mysorean rockets were invented but I had started mentioning the rockets in my posts in the 1690s. Also, South India has a larger navy than Bengal and please do not ignore my posts. -Drake
 * Certainly you must have been ignoring my posts about the Burdagan Yard and it's purpose for the last several years. Bombs have been created before and this is just a sort of makeover to their designs including the Firework Gun. Also you are quite mistaken, my nation has more than 1,200 ships but since the rules say only 1,200 that is what i use and nonetheless you are still a weaker power. Deal with it. - Adolf Coffee
 * Hawaii: Infrastructure on the island of Hawaii continues to be improved with the additional funds from the king's tax. In particular agricultural land is expanded and ports are constructed. The construction of the war fleet continues. Settlement in the southern islands continues, with Hema Pae 'Aina experiencing a boom in population. Chief Kamanawa of Hema Pae 'Aina returns to Hawaii in late 1716 and personally recruits a large number of settlers and warriors, before returning to Tongareva in early 1717. The chief fights a brief battle, in which a portion of the native population is killed, with most of the survivors being taken as brides. The Hawaiians begin construction of shelters among the native settlements. The rest of the islands in the region are pacified fairly easily without bloodshed, with the Kamanawa for the most part elevating the already existing rulers into chiefs in exchange for them swearing allegiance to him. On Pukapuka, since there is no ruler, Kamanawa elects one of the strongest individuals to be leader, and marries his sister to himself. He spends much of the year sorting out local disputes and occasionally fighting with dissidents. In the Hawaiian Islands Kahekili II launches an invasion of neighboring Molokai, and King Kamehameha sails for the island to repulse the invasion. Kahekili II is defeated in a costly battle and his army retreats west. Around the same time a second invasion force lands on Maui, led by Kahekili II's son, Kalanikūpule. He manages to sway several chiefs of Maui to join his cause, and declares himself Chief of Maui. Several skirmishes break out outside the major cities on the island, with the Hawaiian loyalists ultimately securing Wailuku and Kahului, driving out the rebels from the capital. At the Battle of Wailhee a larger army from Kāʻanapali is successfully pushed back, stalling Kalanikūpule's advance. Instead he secures Lahaina and declares it his capital.
 * Swiss Confederacy: The Swiss Mercenary Corps prepare for an invasion of syndicalist held areas along the Swiss border. After Aargau and Freiburg's denial(?) for help in the matter of clearing away these bandits, the mercenaries have decided to take matters into their own hands and deal with the syndicalist threat. A small town forms in British Arcadia that has a large population of Swiss mercenaries. The Tagatzung announces that the official Swiss government will be using a policy of complete neutrality when concerning great powers, although their non-government mercenaries may participate in wars. Swiss homefront militias, led by ordinary people as opposed to professional mercenaries, have formed to stop syndicalist bandits and revolutionaries. The Sharif of Swiss Mecca has condemned the revolutionaries as enemies of Allah. Despite this, they gain popularity in neighboring states and Swiss frontier lands. Hans Zurenburg returns from Savoy with a compiled dictionary of French Provencal that he will use for making his united Swiss language. The Tagatzung again asks Aargau and Freiburg if they would wish to join the Swiss Confederacy. (MOD RESPONSE PLEASE!).

1717
 Another turn another Nate-approved start -Sky As always 1 hour is offered for y'all to post in 1716 still Sky Green 2 4 22:10, June 28, 2017 (UTC) 

' The Fore people, primarily their women have suffered increased mortality rates, however in several tribes the Fore people have found women who unlike others have been able to endure the Kuru''. '''

''' South India suffers a major economic crisis due to agricultural distribution. Corruption of officials, particularly over the military, have siphoned enough crops to restrict the people in general. This lack of resources restricts the military to 160,000 only. '''

'''Pops Zosimus II has died. Iberia, Cologne, Prussia, the Papal States, England, France, Saxony, and Burgundy: please vote in the Conclave here. ou have until 1719.'''


 * Rashidun Caliphate: The Caliphate fully develops Cairo as its proper city-state. The Kilab Al-Rub operate as military and guards, more than capable of enforcing justice and order within the city. The tithes and fees of the theocracy are deployed for the upkeep of the city and development of defenses. Fearing the impending invasion of the Coptics, the Muslim population of Cairo stand as one body, one grand congregation under the Caliph. The cities of the Nile Delta, all just north of Fayyum, manage to establish a collective defense in a league of city-states under the Ulema. Some ships are loaned from the Sultanate of Cyprus in order to re-open their trade with China through Gulangyu. The combined troops of Cyprus, Morocco and the Kilab Al-Rub work together to defend various defensive positions across the Nile Delta. However, as the Ethiopians invade various parts of the delta, greater chaos ensues causing the deaths of many civilians. In this defense, mercenary troops are called in from across the Muslim world from as far as Laurentia, Arabia, Persia, Rum, India, and even Indonesia. These various people-groups, having been incorporated in the Caliphate's sphere of influence sequentially over the last three centuries, now stand firm together to protect the Caliph in his final hour.
 * Jaffarid Sultanate: Culture continues to advance with the neo-classical style, adapting Greco-Roman designs to steadily replace the earlier baroque art. Technology continues to advance to stay on top of Europe. Most of the technology is used to harvest natural resources and export them to strengthen the economy. The Jaffarids secure their borders on each side from Persia, Anatolia, and especially the Brook of Egypt with various fortifications. A new invasion of 20,000 troops are sent in to threaten Ethiopia once again, besieging the fortifications on the far side of the Brook of Egypt.
 * Ethiopian Empire: With the court fully integrated at Medinah Jamil, the Emperor Iyasu works to develop the new nation internally. New irrigation policies are used to combat future problems of famine and drought, redirecting the Blue Nile over the more arid regions in the north. The Emperor welcomes any voluntary conversion from Islam. However, the Empire does not condone the murder of innocent Muslims native to the conquered regions. The Oromo people are purged from their communities and homes in a bloody massacre, purifying the south. The 40,000 troops in the south are sent to battle against Swahili as well. In the north, the Libyan front pushes against the Morrocan forces back towards the west with 60,000 troops. Although ambitious against North Africa, the Ethiopian troops are bogged down in fighting the deserts near Bengazi. The remaining 50,000 troops under Prince Theodore proceeds across the Nile Delta, capturing Alexandria this year. The Siege of Cairo itself continues to prove feasible but slow. As soon as Theodore hears of the incoming invasion of the Jaffarids, he fears whether he would be able to complete the siege of Cairo before the Jaffarids could threaten his position in Egypt.
 * Hawaii: Infrastructure on the island of Hawaii continues to be improved with the additional funds from the king's tax. In particular agricultural land is expanded and ports are constructed. The construction of the war fleet continues. Settlement in the southern islands continues, with Hema Pae 'Aina experiencing a boom in population. Kamehameha returns to the island of Maui with the majority of his forces, capturing Lahaina and moving along the coast toward Kahului. Kalanikūpule flees east, but is caught at the Battle of Waikapu, where he is defeated and captured, later scarified by the king. Similarly has the chiefs who had supported the rebellion killed. Kahekili II raises an army on O'ahu, but before he has time to attack Maui, Kamehameha launches his own invasion. The Battle of Nuʻuanu begins with Kamehameha's forces landing on the southeastern portion of Oʻahu near Waiʻalae and Waikiki. After spending several days gathering supplies and scouting Kahekili II's positions, Kamehameha's army advances westward, encountering Kahekili II's first line of defense near a crater on the southern side of the island. The king splits his army into two, sending one half in a flanking maneuver around the crater and the other straight at Kahekili II. Pressed from both sides, the Oʻahu forces retreat to Kahekili II's next line of defense near Laʻimi. While Kamehameha pursues, he secretly detaches a portion of his army to clear the surrounding heights of the Nuʻuanu Valley, where Kahekili II had positioned a reserve force, hoping to ambush the Hawaiians. Kahekili II's main defense eventually fell apart, and he ordered his men through the Nuʻuanu Valley to the cliffs at Nuʻuanu Pali. Caught between the Hawaiian Army and a thousand foot drop, over 700 Oʻahu warriors either jump or are pushed over the edge of the cliff. Kahekili II is captured soon after the battle and scarified. Kamehameha declares himself King of O'ahu, and recovers the stolen sword, which he returns to Kameʻeiamoku's son, Kepoʻokalani.
 * Swahili: We continue our agriculture policies. The army continues convincing contracted servants. Areas interior to Mombasa and Malindi is colonized. We also send out conquistadors to expand northwards into more northern Somalia. We continue colonial expansion. We adapt more plants to the Swahili climate. We continue expanding southwards. Agriculture advancements continues. Several libraries are built in Swahili. Colonisation continues its rate of increase. Seed drills come in widespread use in Swahili, as well as a light but sturdy Malindi Plough (OTL Rotherham Plough).Technological advances speed up as a result of the cultural and technological exchanges in the embassies.  The line infantry has finished its training, becoming a full fledged force of Swahili at 40,000 people strong. We conquer Imerina. The expeditionary force in Ethiopia begins marching into the Ethiopian heartlands after securing a port.
 * Sultanate of Qamar: Qamar is further developed.
 * Lakshadweep: The island of Lakshadweep is further developed.
 * Olungu: Olungu expands and is further developed.
 * China: Normal reconstruction efforts continue, with pre-revolt economic output being fulfilled. The amount of gold and other precious metals stored in the national treasury recovers. About a group of twenty thousand troops are dispatched to Bengal to aid a loyal tributary. A modest-sized fleet of five merchant ships accompanied by two warships and one reconnaissance ship are sent to the Papal States (utilizing Burgundian and Caliphate trading routes and ports) in order to affirm friendly relations, as well as to study the regions' culture and language.
 * Malaya: The Malayan legal system is under construction, setting in place moderate laws and regulations. Concerned about corruption as seen in South India, the King announces an investigation that will expose corrupt activities, which will be rectified at a later date. Tribal activity in Bornean tribes is observed closely by scholars, some travelling to remote tribes to study their activities, culture, language and worship of animistic deities. A recent study from the University of Penang indicates that "possession" may be linked to the "wellness system". We extend an offer to the fellow Burgundian protectorates of Sumatra and Aceh, of a union within protectorateship. It will be tailored in a way that more revenue can be made from trading ships in the Straits of Malacca, seeing as the three nations have significant control over it, while adhering to Burgundian standards and a slightly increased tribute to Burgundy. (Mod Response)
 * South India|Dakshinapatha: Let us not ignore each other's posts and the mod events. Bengal can field 120,000 troops and South India can field 160,000 troops only. We agree to the white peace with Bengal on the terms that South India will be allowed to take over Telangana.
 * (If it is not accepted) The sudden economic crisis takes a heavy toll on the country. Seeing the troops number limited to 160,000. The 1st Army is reduced to 120,000 troops and keeps a stalemate on the Bengali front, occupying the 120,000 Bengali troops (as Bengal can field only 120,000 and claims to have 230,000 then it has to have all their troops here) in small battles round the year. Of the rest 40,000- 20,000 have occupied Banten, 10,000 are in the Bengali Andamans. The rest 10,000 troops and another 5000 troops from Bengali Andamans land in Burma near Pegu and quickly occupy the area. (They can also keep the Chinese troops occupied).
 * Our nation agrees but what you just finished explaining is absolute nonsense if i was to not agree. look, you are not able to occupy such a vast region with that many troops and with that being said you are not much of a threat to me and if anything I'd like to unite India not divide it any further so take things lightly and not trying to be such a North Korea like nation. - Adolf Coffee
 * Belkan Empire: The Empire continues much of its previous economic policy with the trade routes through the caliphate remaining paramount. However with much of the caliphate occupied with the Ethiopian conflict the Czar is unable to fully act like he usually would as his funding has generally decreased and is forcibly made up with gold and silver mining within his own country. The Czars army continues to remain an ever present force all around the country however protests are lodged by the Croatians which many of the nobles and merchants believe their rights and freedoms have been violated, things long held sacred by Croatians. The Czar unwilling to see his newest Croatian province separate relents somewhat and allows the reinstatement of various Croatian rights to the merchants and nobles specifically the title of the Ban. However with the Ban being included into the Imperial Duma the Czar is able to effectively levy his control over the Croatians essentially keeping the Ban and those freedoms on a case my case basis which allows the Czar to nullify them whenever he pleases. However Petar being a smart man realizes that leaving the provinces to develop and advance on their own under quiet and watchful eye of the Czar and his troops. However with so much of the country under direct ethnic Belkan settlement the straying from core policies is low.
 * France: In the year of our Lord 1717, France continues to experience internal prosperity. Francis I continues to expand his palace, installing a human zoo this year. The human zoo has American tribes, Asians, and African tribes. Overseas, the French East India company continues to experience prosperity with African slaves from French Zaire and the port Luanda  providing the large output of slave traffic. The or noir mines (OTL Minas Gerras) continues to expand providing an extremely large gold output. Or Noir becomes the largest city in the new world this year. In the East Indies the prominence of the monopoly on the spice trade continues to provide large economic output for the crown and the east India company. Five forts are built between Lobito and Benguela, and two forts at Bentiba, Saco and Chiome. The construction of trade ships in the East Indies continues, with trade of spices to the west, as well as trade with Asia, increasing dramatically. French traders begin buying porcelain, ivory, lacquerware, and other goods to be sold in Laurentia and Arcadia, traveling across the Pacific. In order to maximize profits the construction of larger ships begins (Manila Galleons) for the long voyage across the Pacific. During one such voyage from OTL Peru to the East Indies traders pass by a series of islands (Society Islands) before landing briefly on a few of the islands for supplies and to trade with locals. The French call the largest of the islands "New Cythera", after being warmly welcomed by the locals. Although this stop becomes the most famous along the route, numerous other islands are either spotted or briefly explored, including an island known by the locals as Moena, as well as the OTL Cook Islands, Samoa, and Fiji. The sporadic discovery of islands in the region eventually convinces the king to commission a proper expedition to chart the region and claim land for France. The expedition comes together in part after constant petitioning from the French Academy of Sciences for the French government to fund a scientific voyage to the Pacific. The king accepts and appoints Louis-Antoine Véron as the captain of this joint expedition, which will depart next year.
 * Angu-Zia Union: The Tingu Namton A'fao continues to protect the Sambia from their women while teaching select few from the Sambia, both male and female, the norms of the Angu and Zia. Trading with the Bilibil expands as the Bilibil start reaching further. Hearing about the spread of Kuru and the survival of some women, Koito prepares diplomatic actions with the Fore, as the Sambia are starting to worry about the Tingu's power increasing in the Fore regions.
 * Sambia: The tribes of Sambia begin to change their rituals in accordance to Tingu A'fao Koito's preaching and begin joining in on the Bilibil trade.
 * Bengal Empire: Due to steps and precautions made by the empire to improve the nation for the better, harvests across the empire have been fruitful with cotton and rapeseed production and other grains also being produced in high demand due to there large presance as a source of food and fabric. Trust in the government has grown after the hunt for "the evil doers" as the emperor had labeled it leading to a more well sustainable government. Our nation after the invantions in the Burdagan Yard, has caused Military Revolution inwhich new styles of fighting in battle had been developed. We agree to South India's deal just to keep India stabalized and have no interruption in our Make India Great Again campaign. Streets across the empire are being upgraded at the moment to improve means of travel and trade across the nation. Influence across India increases with an Islamic presence across India on the rise. Chocolate Production is on the rise in Banten where it is used as a beverage with warmed milk after adopting the format of producing oxidized milk from our neighboring nation. A large Mosque is built in Pandestria standing about 80 feet in height and 800 feet in length and width. It will be about 2 more years before it is finally completed. Vanilla grows in popularity and has become a popular plant amongst crop producers and farmers. With interest in New World good's we'd like to purchase a pound of pumpkin seeds from Great Brittain to use for food and exotic display items. Artificial selection has already begun with several farmers in the Madhya region planting them in a lot about 3 acres in width and length. The farmer's name is Chech Mazu and is trying to grow an abnormally flesh filled fruit for harvst and use. In the topic of plant's the school of Biology in Burma opens up and the level of educated students and citizens grows by a lot with more schools underway to be built and to educate the populace. A new bomb is developed based off the Grapeshot this year named  Cursor for it;'s effect. It has the power to carry ten balls in a canister-like device inwhich it is launched from a cannon with the bombs inside but before hand the canister is ignited leading to a reaction with the grapeshot hybrid being highly unstable, they explode once it gets in contact with an object or surface. This has been seen highly risky by the military and is only produced in small amounts for defence against a force but is not used for attack until further permission is granted.  Homes and other centers of trade and shopping have been renovated with a growing economy and more money is pushed to advance our military power with 32,000 military recruits and 20,000 traditional volunteer recruits being added to our reserves and are put into training for next year. With this restabilization of thing's our nation continues to head up forward in the world as a well known power for the region it is in. our 230,000 men stay near the border with South India but keep their distance.
 * Swiss Confederacy: Hans Zurenburg has fallen ill and passed on the work of creating a unified Swiss language to the Swiss Linguistics University in Bern. Infrastructure is built in three leagues such as roads and sanitation. The Swiss Mercenary Corps is built up and manage to counter the syndicalist threat. Swiss populations grow in British Arcadia. A city is constructed in three leagues as a collaboration between various engineers, scientists and philosophers. It is called Pyanasta, one of the few words in the emerging unified Swiss language which roughly means Utopia.

1718
''' And so begins the year of our Lord, 1718. You have one hour to post if you forgot to do so in the previous turn. Sky Green 2 4 22:04, June 29, 2017 (UTC) '''

''' The Kuru epidemic among the Fore reaches an all time high, leaving female to male ratios in certain regions to be as large as 8:1. '''

''' Climactic changes in Indonesia causes slight warming of the Inner Sea with cooling in West Papua. The result causes some non-descript tribes to migrate off Papua to nearby islands, spreading their culture and language. '''

''' Enlightenment philosophy begins in northern Italy, mostly in Venice and Florence. Here many authors aspire to the greatness of Classical Antiquity by emphasizing the scientific method and secularism, while playing down backwards ideas from the Middle Ages. '''


 * Rashidun Caliphate: Abu Bakr Walid ibn Issa, the 104th Caliph of Islam since the Death of Muhammad, surveyed the Al-Qala district from the sanctity of the Cairo Citidel. He did not forget how, in generations past, the domains of the Caliph extended from one ocean to the other. First in the Golden Age under the Caliphates of old, but in more modern times witht he Restored Abbasid Caliphate and Rashidun Caliphate. Indeed, beyond their colonies in the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Aegean, Red, and Black Seas, as far as the East Indies, the Caliphate also served as a beacon of cultural advancement. Being the first in the scientific method, the first to develop caluclus, as well as the main arbitrator of Baroque culture and democracy outside of Europe. Outside of direct control, the Caliphate created the spark for elective monarchies across Afro-Eurasia. But now, in a few generations, the once great empire is reduced to a single city-state, barely holding off the siege by the Coptic invaders. However, all hope is not lost. Being the indisputed head of Islam, the world's second-largest religion, the Caliph finds his calling among religious prestigue and doctirnal administration, as it has been since the death of the Prophet. To this end, the Caliph Abu Bakr offers an end to the war by proposing the Treaty of Cairo. The Caliph calls on his former territories of Arabia, Morocco, Cyprus, and his ally Swahili to help enforce this treaty as its drafted.
 * Jaffarid Sultanate: Culture continues to advance with the neo-classical style, adapting Greco-Roman designs to steadily replace the earlier baroque art. Technology continues to advance to stay on top of Europe. Most of the technology is used to harvest natural resources and export them to strengthen the economy. The Jaffarids secure their borders on each side from Persia, Anatolia, and especially the Brook of Egypt with various fortifications. As the invasion force threatens the Sinai peninsula, the political opponants of the Jaffarids in Damascus push for adopting the Treaty of Cairo, instead of pursuing a war against Ethiopia which could be fruitless.
 * Ethiopian Empire: With the court fully integrated at Medinah Jamil, the Emperor Iyasu works to develop the new nation internally. New irrigation policies are used to combat future problems of famine and drought, redirecting the Blue Nile over the more arid regions in the north. The Emperor welcomes any voluntary conversion from Islam. However, the Empire does not condone the murder of innocent Muslims native to the conquered regions. The Oromo people are purged from their communities and homes in a bloody massacre, purifying the south. The 40,000 troops in the south are sent to battle against Swahili as well. Prince Theodore consolidates his forces against the Siege of Cairo, but ultimately decides to end the fighting and side with the Treaty of Cairo. Extinguishing the Caliphate at this stage would not be worth bearing against the combined forces of Morocco, Cyprus, Arabia, and Swahili.
 * Swiss Confederacy: Pyanyasta grows significantly, becoming a hub of culture and new ideas across Switzerland. The syndicalists have signed a truce with the Swiss Mercenaries and set up their own state in Aargau. They have decided to become peaceful. Hans Zurenburg passes away from Gangrene and his linguistics university takes over the task of finishing his language. Swiss engineers begin working on a smaller, more portable cannon for use in mountainous areas. Some Swiss mercenaries in British Arcadia fall in love with the land and its native people and join the forces of Comancheria. A Swiss diplomatic founds the Greater Swiss Alliance for Culture and Independence (GSACI) as a council for all members of greater "Switzerland" as she calls it to act in a unified fashion without them getting conquered. Swiss engineers also begin on working on an easier version of the automated plow that can be cranked more easily.
 * Hawaii: Infrastructure on the island of Hawaii continues to be improved with the additional funds from the king's tax. In particular agricultural land is expanded and ports are constructed. The construction of the war fleet continues. The king commissions the creation of several large ships, much larger than any canoe previously built on the islands. The ships will be for the sole purpose of trade, and as such are equip with two large hulls, as well as a large section for cargo. The first few ships of this design are sent to the southern islands midway through the year. Settlement in the southern islands continues, with Hema Pae 'Aina experiencing a boom in population. With the war with O'ahu now over, the king orders a similar policy to the one used in Maui. Specifically the king seizes almost all of land from the local chiefs, many of whom are captured and killed, and later replaced by loyal chiefs. The land is given to veterans of the war and their families, leading to a migration to the island. On the southern end of O'ahu the king decides to stay for a time and personally oversee the construction of a new settlement, on the foundation of the many villages surrounding the harbor. Collectively known as Honolulu, the settlement becomes heavily populated with migrating families. Later in the year the king returns to Kaluahine, where he begins working on an ambitious building project, hoping to create a more orderly city. On the south end of the city he brings several thousand workers from across the islands to clear forests and level the area. The king begins working with several advisers and builders to design a new type of settlement. The king claims that he had a dream in which massive homes lined the shore, and did not catch fire, and he orders that chiefs from across the islands work on this idea. The solution is to have stone formations laid down in a grid-like fashion to avoid the congestion of huts and shacks that dot the coastline. Buildings are to be built on these foundations, allowing them to be bigger than most across the islands. The settlement also will have a new heiau on its outskirts, as well as a large square in the center of the town. Here a square building with an open area in the center is planned, which will be used as a meeting place for people living in the area, connected to a marketplace and other important structures. One of the king's builders makes an important discovery when he manages to fashion a coral brick using metal tools from Kona. The king sees the benefit of the building material, and orders that workers begin harvesting bricks from the main beaches of Hawaii, to be used on the main building of his new town. Similarly the king orders that a new home for himself and his family be included within the grid, made from these new materials. Later in the year strange ships begin stopping on Moena and other islands across Hema Pae 'Aina, as well as in Hawaii's allies/trade partners in Polynesia. Kamanawa personally meets with one of the ships, making sure that his people are cordial in order to ensure trade is prosperous. The chief also recognizes the metal swords they have as being the same kind the king has, and trades for one of his own. Kamanawa learns that later in the year another ship stops near Farerua, and the locals manage to steal a longboat, causing a violent reprisal from some of the crew members against the locals. Kamanawa and a detachment of men sail to Bora Bora and manage to storm one of the trade ships at night. Everyone on the small boat is killed, except for two young men, Daniel Bangalter and the captain, Pierre Baret. The capture of the small French brig, the Boudeuse, leads to increased favor with the native Polynesians. Although the two French men initially try to escape, they eventually are brought to Kamanawa's home and given Hawaiian wives, and cooperate with the chief in exchange for riches and luxury. Other trade ships come and go infrequently throughout the year without incident. Also this year Hawaiian traders return to Hema Pae 'Aina with information about the islands past Pukapuka. They tell the chief of a major kingdom, known as the Empire of the Tuʻi Tonga (Tonga) far to the southwest, just past where the traders had initially stopped; the island of Samoa.
 * Kingdoms of Burgundy and Prussia: Maryland expands 50px north. Several forts are constructed in New Germany, and Burgundys Christian Seminole friends (via Cologne missions) are asked to help with anti-native warfare. Scandinavia, whose ports continue to be blockaded, is again offered a peace on the terms of status quo ante bellum (mod response pls). The current economic prosperity is used to create an emergency reserve, to be tapped into in the event the government runs out of operating money. Other parts of the income are used to finance a new wave of naval expansion, with several new classes of 98-, 110-, and 120-gun ships being designed. The current flagship of the Burgundian Navy, the 98-gun Karel de Grousse, is retired and temporarily replaced by the newer 84-gun Elba until a new flagship is commissioned. In the armies of Burgundy and Prussia, grenadiers are officially adopted. In the East Indies, the Burgundian East India Company decides to keep Malaya, Aceh, and Sumatra separate protectorates on the basis of ethnic, religious, and cultural differences, and the degree of which the Company-run forces maintain control of the Strait of Malacca. To further strengthen this control, forts are built on the island of Karimun, with the intention of creating a "Gibraltar of the East".


 * Nunatsiaq: Chief Guuti I proclaims his rule of the Dene Chiefdom of Nunatsiaq, which is located around the Great Slave Lake at the mouth of the Yellowknife river. He begins raising an army of former reindeer trackers and visits the chieftess of the nearby Dene chiefdom of Slavay to ask for her hand in marriage. He builds up an encampment at the mouth of the Yellowknife river, planning to build a large fortification like the one the europeans are rumored to have. He installs himself as the great god of the Dene people and has them worship him. He also sends messengers to the east to look for the rumored "white men" that have settled on the coast in order to ask for help. He sends his small fighting force to conquer a few villages to the east in an attempt to get a border with the rumored "white men" who he seems to be fascinated with. He also promotes diplomacy between the Dene peoples in forming a greater Inuit state to stop encroachment of Russians and Scandinavians.


 * Great Jin: The Empress dowager Lee Young-sam begins adopting a mercantilistic economic policy, limiting the outflow of bullion and patronizing trade (though encouraging merchants to visit southern ports instead of northern ones), which has become a major source of bullion due to a favourable balance of payment, to maximize the accumulation of precious metals to further underpin the burgeoning commercial sector. The production of armoury and weaponry is taken over by state-owned firms, which begin constructing multiple industrial facilities (including workshops and blast-furnaces) together in order to concentrate production and capital. Commerce is promoted, with merchant guilds flourishing. Due to the rising demand in manufactures and luxury goods, and the rise in food supply (due to the implementation of modern agricultural methods and techniques and usage of high-yield crops such as maize and potatoes), a division of labour is made. Many peasants and serfs shift from an agrarian lifestyle to work in the cultivation of cash crops (such as tea or cotton) and the the production of luxury goods (such as porcelain, silk, silk-based textiles). In addition, she also starts a crackdown in Confucian unorthodoxy (but retaining egalitarian and pro-commerce elements, to the benefit of her rule), and purging anti-unionist elements within the imperial court and the bureaucracy. A dictionary displaying all used Hanzi characters in Mandarin is made, in order to facilitate literacy and to cull out archaic characters. She also issues the "Sacred Edict" (based on the "Six Maxims" of the Ming dynasty Hongwu Emperor), consisting of sixteen maxims, each seven characters long, to inform the average citizen in the basic principles of Confucianist thought. They were to be publicly posted in every town and village, then read aloud two times each month by a local scholar, who was required to translate it to the local language. She also passes a law effectively banning the practice of foot binding. A small fleet of four warships are sent south to Papua New Guinea, to further explore the islands and see if there is a possibility of reestablishing the colony of Haegajang ( PAPI SKY RESPONSE ). Nestorianist missionaries are sent throughout Sino–Korean tributaries in Southeast Asia.
 * The Angu-Zia gain information from the Bilibil about large boats sighted navigating close to the coast and find the Dae Jin whom are presented with 10 boars by the Namton A'fao and his council, in an attempt to suggest good relations.
 * Sino–Korean shipmen accept the ten boars, and give gifts to the locals including silk and porcelain.


 * Swahili: We continue our agriculture policies. The army continues convincing contracted servants. Areas interior to Mombasa and Malindi is colonized. We also send out conquistadors to expand northwards into more northern Somalia. We continue colonial expansion. We adapt more plants to the Swahili climate. We continue expanding southwards. Agriculture advancements continues. Several libraries are built in Swahili. Colonisation continues its rate of increase. Seed drills come in widespread use in Swahili, as well as a light but sturdy Malindi Plough (OTL Rotherham Plough).Technological advances speed up as a result of the cultural and technological exchanges in the embassies.  After the conquest of Imerina, the line infantry, numbering 50,000 is sent to Ethiopia to enforce the Treaty of Cairo.
 * Sultanate of Qamar: Qamar is further developed.
 * Lakshadweep: The island of Lakshadweep is further developed.
 * Olungu: Olungu expands and is further developed.
 * In the Grand Duchy of Savoy, Ferrand continues to oversee a period of domestic stability, despite the ongoing tensions with Iberia over the Mediterranean isles. Domestically, the economy is growing (as is the population). As Grand Duke Ferrand begins to hear of so-called "Enlightenment" ideals, he reaches out to his contacts in the Papal States and the Italian League and attempts to cultivate similar talent within his own nation. To this end, he founds an institution for philosophy, known as the Hôta-Licèu di Filosofie, commonly known as the Hôta-Licèu. At the Hôta-Licèu, some of the brightest thinkers begin to arrive from around Savoy. In the meanwhile, abroad, Grand Duke Ferrand travels to Corsega, which has been under Savoyard occupation for five years, and offical annexes it into the Grand Duchy His viceroy for the island is none other than Benoït Lacroix, who has a fundamental role in securing Savoyard autonomy in the Rebellion. The Grand Duke continues his promise of protection for Sardinia, known in the local Savoyard tongue as Sardègne. In the meanwhile, the Grand Duke asks for a formal recognition of Sardinian independence from Iberia (General Response). Finally, with the syndicalist threat emerging from the Swiss cantons, we offer to protect Wallis (Mod Response). On the colonial front, Ribiera di Còmte continues to expand inland, especially along the borders with the French colonies (to which purpose they are centrally directed). The city of Ribiera itself is quite prosperous, and is emerging as a center of Laurentian trade.
 * France: In the year of our Lord 1718, France continues to experience internal prosperity. Francis I continues to expand his palace, installing a human zoo this year. The human zoo has American tribes, Asians, and African tribes. Overseas, the French East India company continues to experience prosperity with African slaves from French Zaire and the port Luanda  providing the large output of slave traffic. The or noir mines (OTL Minas Gerras) continues to expand providing an extremely large gold output. Or Noir becomes the largest city in the new world this year. In the East Indies the prominence of the monopoly on the spice trade continues to provide large economic output for the crown and the east India company. Five forts are built between Lobito and Benguela, and two forts at Bentiba, Saco and Chiome. The construction of trade ships in the East Indies continues, with trade of spices to the west, as well as trade with Asia, increasing dramatically. French traders begin buying porcelain, ivory, lacquerware, and other goods to be sold in Laurentia and Arcadia, traveling across the Pacific. In order to maximize profits the construction of larger ships begins (Manila Galleons) for the long voyage across the Pacific. During one such voyage from OTL Peru to the East Indies traders pass by a series of islands (Society Islands) before landing briefly on a few of the islands for supplies and to trade with locals. The French call the largest of the islands "New Cythera", after being warmly welcomed by the locals. Although this stop becomes the most famous along the route, numerous other islands are either spotted or briefly explored, including an island known by the locals as Moena, as well as the OTL Cook Islands, Samoa, and Fiji. The sporadic discovery of islands in the region eventually convinces the king to commission a proper expedition to chart the region and claim land for France. The expedition comes together in part after constant petitioning from the French Academy of Sciences for the French government to fund a scientific voyage to the Pacific. The king accepts and appoints Louis-Antoine Véron as the captain of this joint expedition, which will depart next year.
 * Angu-Zia Union: The Tingu Namton A'fao continues to protect the Sambia from their women while teaching select few from the Sambia, both male and female, the norms of the Angu and Zia. Trading with the Bilibil expands as the Bilibil start reaching further. Hearing about the spread of Kuru and the survival of some women, Koito prepares diplomatic actions with the Fore, as the Sambia are starting to worry about the Tingu's power increasing in the Fore regions.
 * Sambia: The tribes of Sambia begin to change their rituals in accordance to Tingu A'fao Koito's preaching and begin joining in on the Bilibil trade.
 * Bengal Empire:  Our nation continues to see high amounts of benefits from the Military Revolution with our investments and military development budgets increasing by 12% but sacrificing the amount of reserves we could add on to our already more than 1 million troops in our reserves for later conflicts. This does not affect our ilitary strength as we still remain as one of the largest powers of Asia. A new training style for warfare is developed in the school of Burdagan Yard called Phlyāśa which means flash. The form of warfare was proposed by professor and Brigadier Dong Chen of Burma. It basically consisted of forms of artillery being used mainly in the frontlines of the battle with mass amounts of troops and other forms of armed forces to deliver multiple decisive victories to lead to one crushing victory in order to out number the man power of the enemy in a battle. A bomb is being developed by a man from Bhutan to have a blast radius of about a city block and is based off the designs of previous bombs but taken to a much larger scale. Thes bombs are planned to be used for surprise attacks leaving the bomb camouflaged but having the thick rope like string be just far enough so when the bomb is ignited, itgives about enough time for the bomber to escape. This design had been proposed three times this year and was finally tested this year. The bomb's main cause of damage is the explosion which carries dagger like pieces of steel being ejected in a 1 city block radius with rouge pieces being able to go as far as 1.5. The design itself makes the weapon a bit large and heavy but is quite effective and is halled by horses not by manpower to make the battles less straining for the troops. Meanwhile sea defenses pick up as sailors have reported a greater level of warmth in the water which could persist to next year adding feul for coastal storms or worst. Besides this, many coastal regions thrive from inland tourism and foriegn tourism plus from trade. MSewer systems are built all across Madhya and Utttar to advance it's development and to make the region more sanitary with smoother pathways also being made in the region. Harvests this year continue to be fruitful and our manpower reaches the capacity to sustain a greater level of men. The new Mosque in Pandestria is continuing to be built and is named Al Bashar. Dong Chen of Burma is risen is ranks this year to Major General status as his efforts have proven that he could be a major asset during times of war. this leads to the previous Major General being put into as Liutenant General. Corruption continues to stay at a low as well and everything so far seems to be going well. After 2 generations of pumpkins, a variety has arisen for it's larger than average size and is planned to be breed further to become larger. The fruit pics up popularity as an exotic food and becomes quite popular amongst the rich while the smaller varieties for the worst off as the plant's produce a large amount of fruit. Corriander sees a boost in exports this year.


 * Great Iberia: Sardinia is de facto independent and Corsica is controlled by Savoy, but both are unrecognized by the King, who considers them in a state of rebellion. Smaller revolts in Barcelona and other parts of Catalonia and Majorca prevent Iberia from sending an expedition to retake the isles. Nova Astúrias and Nova Leão expand north again, maintaining a border with Comancheria along the Rio Grande. Iberian control is tenuous and often fluctuates. Comanche raids are common along the frontier and even as far south as Nova Galiza. The northernmost settlement is at Albuquerque, but although Iberian claims reach as far as Casca Branca (Santa Fe), the colonial governors have no real authority north of Albuquerque. Nova Lusitânia also expands into the interior.

1719
''' Year of our Lord 1719, it's been 4 years since I've last seen the light. But you have one more hour to spend in the past SkyGreen24 00:18, July 1, 2017 (UTC) '''

''' Papuan langauge and magic spreads into parts of Indonesia. In Malaya, the spells for subjugating women are considered effective at demonic posession in general. '''

''' The Enlightenment picks up in northern Italy. Most scholars from this era see ideas of the Middle Ages as backwards and unimportant, inevitably replaced by classical ideals brought to a modern secular society. '''

''' The shocking victory of the Ethiopians over the Caliphate and the return of Christendom to Egypt after centuries sparks intense and massive fanfare in various cities. Rome, Ravenna, Venice, Vasiligrad, Moscow, and Madrid all erupt in spontaneous celebration showcasing the first thing Christendom has celebrated in total unity in centuries. '''

''' Russian Banditry begins to die down as the Cossacks acting as police units, bring forth their own rule of law to Russias countryside, killing all bandits, or those accused of Banditry. It is wildly unpopular with the general Russian populace due to uneeded civilian deaths, but Banditry has noticeable decreased. '''

''' Japan's Legislation under the 12 holy clans officially decides matters of taxation and establishes Japan's first unified central army under the new system. The Shogun and Emperor both sign this into law as Japan raises a full force of nearly 200,000 to garrison and man the various forts and castles around the empire. The Japanese economy has also stabilized and become extremely powerful as a result of the new imperial system. '''

''' Wallis agrees to fall under Savoy's protection against the Syndicalists. '''

''' The Comanche wary of the Portuguese crown expand into New Mexico and along the Rio Grande. The Pueblo communities in the south west agree to enter into Comancheria with autonomy seeking common brotherhood against the "White man". '''

''' The Navajo tribe fiercely resists Iberian explorers and Comanche alike. The Comanche send one of their fiercest expeditionary groups to Santa Fe only for 3 men out of 300 to return nearly dead and with stories only of the Horrors the Navajo inflicted upon them. This spreads to the Pueblo peoples, other Comanche, and Iberians alike all of which refuse to enter the extensive Navajo tribal lands in New Mexico. '''

 Scandinavia agrees to status quo peace (sorry it took so long guy) 
 * Nunatsiaq: Chief Guuti I marries the Chieftess of the neighboring Slavay tribe and the two tribes merge over a personal union. The Chief raises a standing army of 1,000 devoted soldiers who worship him as a god. He begins to build idols of himself in the growing town of Yellowknife at the mouth of the Yellowknife river. He leads the standing army to charge and capture the village of Naranaqut, which lies at the eastern tip of the Great Slave Lake. The Chiefdom begins constructing boats to fish and explore the lake. A fleet of twelve boats are built and they begin fishing and raiding lakeside villages as a source of revenue. Guuti I orders a Chipewyan painter to make a massive cave painting out of his adventures. Guuti I also takes up several female members of a cult surrounding him as concubines to bear the heir. He also establishes treaties with the tribes around Slave Lake and the northern Chipewyan tribe that they must pay tribute to him. A cult around Guuti I grows to 1,000 members(almost the entire tribe). He commissions a prolific cave painter to begin making a syllabic alphabet of Chipewyan that turns each of its sounds into letters so he can communicate over long distances by sending written messages.
 * Inuit aren't literate iirc
 * Noted.


 * Great Jin: The Empress dowager Lee Young-sam, in response to Giapanois militarization (which is seen as a direct security threat), severs bullion exports to Giapan and ceases all non-necessary trade. Meanwhile, European merchants are encouraged to trade in all ports, as to not concentrate trade activity in a single port (thereby giving the local merchant guild there disproportionate power). She continues promoting internal commerce, facilitating it by maintaining canals and paved roadway. She also invests in the augmentation of industrial complexes and shipyards devoted to producing armoury, weaponry, and other military items to complement the states' militaristic foreign policy. A crackdown on foot binding continues, with those with bound feet being encouraged to unbind them. Physicians are sent throughout all villages and towns, instructing of proper methods of bound foot-reversal, and implications of bound feet. Due to perceived potential Russian encroachment/interests southwards, emissaries are sent to the Mongols wishing to reacquire ceded Inner Mongolian territories (which were historically settled by Chinese migrants, and also historically part of Manchuria), in exchange for two thousand ounces of gold and a mutual protection pact ( MOD RESPONSE ). Another expedition is sent to former Haegajang, with experts assessing the feasibility of its reestablishment. However, most of the expedition also consists of contacting the (passive) natives and examining their culture ( SKY PAPI RESPONSE ).
 * The Mongols accept. (Sky)
 * The Angu-Zia notice the Dajin peoples coming more often and the Council wishes to learn the language of these people.
 * Papal States: After a conclave beset by delays, a new pope is elected, the Archbishop of Madrid, Jose Villago, who takes the name Pope Urban VII. As news of the Christian victory in Egypt reaches Rome, there is significant jubilation in the streets. The new Pope sends an envoy to the Emperor of Ethiopia and the Coptic Pope. The envoy brings the Pope's great congratulations, as well as a gift of a crown in the style of those of the ancient Pharoahs, but with a cross in the place of a snake. Additionally, the envoy conveys the Pope's offer of support, and reiterates the standing offer for the Coptic and Catholic Churches to reunite, bringing the unity of Christendom closer to reality. Meanwhile back in Italy, the clergy is deeply distressed by the secularist tendencies of the so-called 'Enlightenment' movement. However the teaching orders such as the Immaculata try to engage with 'Enlightement' scholars, working with them on scientific studies, especially in astronomy and mathematics. Maria-Theresa Cornaro has almost completed her mathematics degree in the Immaculata University in Rome, and she is already impressing her professors by her grasp of the nuances of the most complex conundrums. After receiving permission from the Pope, the Superior Principal of the university permits Cornaro to begin working towards a doctorate. Missions continue in the New World, especially in the Hispanic colonies given the new Pope's heritage. Missions also continue in Giapan, Great Jin, Lan Xang, and Southern Africa.
 * Ethiopia dip: we accept the crown gratiously as a gift. The Pope John XV is more than willing to help unify the churchs, as soon as the Roman Church works on the Chalcedonian heresy.
 * Belkan Empire: The Czar with the replacement of the caliphate with the Ethiopians sends an envoy to the new empire hosting in egypt to establish relations as well as get its trade routes guarenteed by the new christian empire in the region. With this established the chaos in the middle east allows the Czar to send some militant priests into the holy land specifically to try and start unrest of christians in the holy land, hopefully to at least liberate the state. However on the ships heading that direction many of Belkas rich jews head that way hoping to settle their ancient homeland. A Phenomena to the Czar he is more than willing to see Belkan civilians settle and allows the Jews to go as long as their practices are turned over or kept within belka with a new branch set up in palestine. While this is going on the Czar begins working on new techniques to more effectively keep the discipline of his armies with harsh punishment being a rather bad way. However some regiments are known to march to music or a beat which piques the interests of the commanders and field marshalls. The soldiers in the Vlach plains are lauded for this new attempt and it begins to be further explored. The Czar calls for the Imperial Duma which is now to be held every year to discuss issues and give advisory support to the Czar. His son Vlad returns home after nearly 5 years of intense apprenticeship and rearing under Field Marshall Kamarov and after a few months asks to allow early admittance into the Vasiligrad military college. Czar Petar has no choice but to agree and sends an oversight group to watch the 15 year old boys growth in the cultural heart of the empire.
 * France: In the year of our Lord 1719, France continues to experience internal prosperity. Francis I continues to expand his palace, installing a human zoo this year. The human zoo has American tribes, Asians, and African tribes. The construction of trade ships in the East Indies continues, with trade of spices to the west, as well as trade with Asia, increasing dramatically. French traders continue to cross the Pacific, occasionally trading with locals for supplies in Polynesia. The scientific expedition sponsored by the French government and its academic society, led by Captain Louis-Antoine Véron, departs for the Pacific in August 1718, rounding the southern tip of Laurentia and continuing west toward the island of "New Cythera". The expedition spends a few weeks on the island, resupplying, repairing, and trading with the locals, while also attempting to learn about their culture and language. French botanists and artists record information about much of the fauna and flora of the region. Véron personally writes in his journal about witnessing a human sacrifice, dancing, and other customs, and (incorrectly) estimates the population of Tahiti and the neighboring islands to be about 200,000. The French takes note of the local trade of the region, noticing that a great deal of people and goods move north, and they follow the locals north toward an island the locals call Moena. Véron meets with the local chief, who to his surprise is equipped with a French sword and other modern tools. Even more surprisingly, a Frenchman named Daniel Bangalter, who styles himself a chief, introduces himself to the captain and serves as a translator. In exchange for the supplies and information the expedition needs, Bangalter negotiates for some amenities that he desired, as well as some guns and weapons for the Hawaiians. He ultimately reveals that his captain, Pierre Baret sailed with the natives on a brig back to their homeland, "Hawaii", directly to the north. Intrigued, Véron's expedition sails north, before reaching the titular island. He explores around the island clockwise, before returning to the southern coast and making landfall near a city on the coast, where the lost French ship is spotted. Véron meets with the king of the islands and Pierre Baret, exchanging gifts and trading. Baret details to the curious Véron how he was elevated to one of the highest positions in the Hawaiian court, was given wives and riches, and in exchange has been attempting to teach the king French. He claims the king is interested in unifying the islands, and wants more of the guns that the French have, which Baret has been attempting to teach them how to use. Intrigued by the prospect of these natives using guns, Véron agrees to help Baret for a time, simply for his own curiosity's sake, and to document what happens for the French government. For the next few weeks French soldiers spend time parading with groups of native warriors, teaching them about shooting and handling guns, and other techniques. Treated as guests, the French crew are all given Hawaiian women and treated to the highest honors, with a few of the men even deserting to stay with the locals. At least one officer agrees to stay with Baret and continue training the locals, who Véron believes will become French subjects in due time. Eventually the expedition leaves, charting the other islands of Hawaii mostly without incident. They travel to the southwest, eventually reaching the French East Indies. Overseas, the French East India company continues to experience prosperity with African slaves from French Zaire and the port Luanda providing the large output of slave traffic. The or noir mines (OTL Minas Gerras) continues to expand providing an extremely large gold output. Or Noir becomes the largest city in the new world this year. In the East Indies the prominence of the monopoly on the spice trade continues to provide large economic output for the crown and the east India company. Five forts are built between Lobito and Benguela, and two forts at Bentiba, Saco and Chiome.  Your done with the forts i told you straight up that you lost. its a pretty bad colonial region your not losing much -Feud
 * Angu-Zia Union: The Tingu Namton A'fao continues to protect the Sambia from their women while teaching select few from the Sambia, both male and female, the norms of the Angu and Zia. Trading with the Bilibil expands as the Bilibil start reaching further. The Dajin begin teaching the Angu their tongue as well as a peculiar thing named Hangul, which catches the attention of the Council.
 * Sambia: The tribes of Sambia begin to change their rituals in accordance to Tingu A'fao Koito's preaching and begin joining in on the Bilibil trade.
 * Hawaii: Infrastructure on the island of Hawaii continues to be improved with the additional funds from the king's tax. In particular agricultural land is expanded and ports are constructed. The construction of the war fleet continues. The king commissions the creation of several large ships, much larger than any canoe previously built on the islands. The ships will be for the sole purpose of trade, and as such are equip with two large hulls, as well as a large section for cargo. The first few ships of this design are sent to the southern islands midway through the year. Settlement in the southern islands continues, with Hema Pae 'Aina experiencing a boom in population. Pierre Baret and a group of natives sails the captured brig back to Hawaii, where Baret is treated as a special guest by the king, and granted wives and wealth in exchange for information. Specifically, amazed by the ship's weaponry, the king wants his men to be trained to use it, eager to utilize it against the last of his enemies, while also fearful of the potential of these foreigners if they were to attack in greater numbers. Toward the end of the year an expedition reaches Hawaii, and Baret acts as a diplomat and translator between the Hawaiians and the French explorers, led by a man named Louis-Antoine Véron. After entertaining and treating with the French for several weeks they eventually depart, but not before leaving behind several of their men as military officers (or deserters), as well as a great deal of guns and other equipment. Construction in the capital city continues and by this time is well under way, with coral bricks being used to construct the king's house and other important structures.
 * United Kingdom of Great Britain: Robinson Crusoe is published this year. In the two British Indian states the schools operated by the British continue to run while army training centres are established. British merchants take more a direct role in investment in the coastal regions while some Indians are brought over to the African colonies. England's non- Arcadian colonies continue to receive a steady settlement. A sewer system is constructed in Oxford. There is a rise in the use of the seed drill throughout Britain. Agricultural revolution continues to work with the country continuing use of land reclamation, four field crop rotation and enclosures. The economic success is furthered by growing trading with other European nations offering loans and selling weapons which are produced in a growing London city. England has 6.5 million people and inside of that London has a population of 0.8 million, Wales has 0.6 million Ireland has 1.6 million people and Scotland 0.9 million people. The army now has 14,000 in England, 14,000 in Scotland, 10,000 in Scotland and 5000 in Wales and an additional 9000 troops are overseas with 7000 in Arcadia, 1000 in Haiti as well as 500 in St George, St Helena, New Canterbury and Bay of Kost. 1000 sliders and 30 ships are in French Africa. The fleet is divided with 150 ships stationed in Portsmouth and 150 ships stationed in Bristol. Trade with colonies in a triangular trade going through Africa, America and Europe is profitable. Walpole is increasingly influential in Parliament while the King grows older this year and in coordination with Parliament plans to give regency to them upon his death and the succession of his 10 year old son.
 * British Arcadia: These Iroquois are respected and all no pushing into their land. Fearing the growing native issue more troops from Britain are moved over to Arcadia. All trade with natives south of Avalon and in Arcadia is ended due to there growing power. The 7000 troops in Arcadia are spread out with 1000 in New York, 3000 in Henry's land, 1000 in New Gwynedd and the remaining 2000 are divided between the remaining areas. In addition local militia forces do exist but they aren't standing and are spread out although they are armed. In New Essex there is another push 50px to the west with new arriving colonists from England. The first newspaper of Henry's land is published.
 * Bengal Empire: Our nation continues to economically and agriculturally prospure. A new world goods competition begins in Burma for the most largest and most luxurious looking new world plants. A pumpkin wins the competition for it's large size and weight of about 80 pounds and fabulously brilliant orange look. Meanwhile the emperor has a daughter named Sara Albizu. 23,000 troops are recruited this year and begin training with the Military Revolution continuing or military advancemnents expand. 22 ships are built this year across the empire. Madhya and Uttar continues to become more developed with more homes being built and heavy investments in ifrastructure leads to great success in the provinces development.

1720
'''So begins the year of our Lord 1720, you have one more hour to post in 1719. SkyGreen24 22:03, July 1, 2017 (UTC)'''

'''Scholars of the Enlightenment in Italy begin applying the scientific method to gain greater understanding of chemistry and biology. They start with ignoring the works of beastiaries and alchemy of the Middle Ages and work on developing these sciences based on classical texts. Some scholars in France, however, utilize the scientific method in an attempt to isolate the philosopher's stone.'''

'''A school of Makan Kafirs in Malaya develop the "Anguzi" magic for exorcism of inccubus demons, after understanding it used to remove evil from women. This is the start of Makan mysticism. '''
 * Nunatsiaq: The Chipewyan Syllabic Alphabet has been completed and Guuti has begun introducing it in his Chiefdom and, through traders and diplomats, to others. The Western Slavey Tribe, on the west bank of the Slavey lake, has agreed to become a vassal of the Chiefdom after it was severely weakened through raiding with the chiefdom's lake navy. Nunatsiaq explorers have boarded canoes to travel up the Deh-Cho river and make contact with northern Inuit tribes. They are expected to get to the arctic ocean in 1722. Using the Lake Navy, Guuti I expands his empire along the edges of the Great Slave lake and vassalizes several nearby tribes. Guuti orders a chronicle to be written of him in the new syllabic alphabet. Only 20 people know the alphabet so far.
 * Ethiopian Empire:  Emperor Iyasu grows old, and administrates the nation carefully in his final years. As all the princes had loaned their military under Theodore's control for the duration of the conquest of Egypt, Iyasu organizes the military as a central unit under the direct control of the Emperor, thereby removing the Princes' personal powers. He also orders the construction of a grand palace in Medina Jamil, situated right next to the monestary of the Ark of the Covenant, based on the Arab baroque style developed in the last century. Iyasu also keeps the Roman Crown given by the Roman Pope, but instead of wearing it he keeps it in the treasury of Medina Jamil. The reason being, it should never be seen as the Ethiopian emperor crowned by a Chalcedonian Pope. Iyasu also pushes for agricultural reforms, utilizing the Nile river-valley to nationalize economic output. Pope John XV dies this year, and an election of bishops at Alexandria elects the monk who is named Pope Matthew III. The Coptic church of the five diocese is centralized under the Holy See in Alexandria. Coptic Christianity is made the official religion over Egypt, while the Muslims are tolerated under severe descrimination.  Pope Matthew would be open to the idea of uniting with the Catholic Church if they handled the Chacledonian heresy that has existed since the Fith Century. In such a time, they would be free to hold a Council in Alexandria, for which the Coptic Pope would preside as it had been in ancient times.  Domestically, Arab cuisine and culture in Egypt and Ethiopia is replaced with the Ethiopian food and music.