Columbus: First Contact? (Map Game)

Introduction
Columbus discovers the Americas at the same as OTL. However, in the center of the Great Plains, there is an alien colony (Please Note: I do not intend this to be a Alien Space Bat, but a 'proper ' exploration). As a result of the colony, the native american tribes are clustered on the edges of the Continent, and due to slight tech leak, are more advanced than OTL. The Aztec, Mayan, and Incan empires are larger and more formidable. Into this, the European nations stumble. I may make this into a timeline.

Rules

 * 1) The word of the Mods is law, unless you can prove them conclusively wrong.


 * 1) Players can control one nation only
 * 2) There will be an algorithm for Player vs. Player wars.
 * 3) Player vs NPC will be done by an Unbiased Mod on Random.org
 * 4) New turns start at 0:00 UTC time, not before. One turn per day.
 * 5) 1 turn = 1 year ( Mod defined extreme cases 1 turn = 1/2 year)
 * 6) Please look at the map carefully.
 * 7) Only mods can edit the map. (I CANNOT DO THIS, I DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT PROGRAM)
 * 8) Mods reserve the right to strike out implausible moves.
 * 9) There will be an INTERNATIONAL COURT OF IMPLAUSIBILITYfor any complaints. See that page for any futher rules concerning Implausibility.
 * 10) Game will be archived every 10 years.
 * 11) Players cannot edit their turns once they post it unless directed by a mod.
 * 12) No Flight until 1700, no Space until 1850, no (space) colonies until you feel ready to take on the aliens (but not before 2000)
 * 13) I DAVID RAIN RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR ADD RULES SHOULD THE NEED ARISE!

Alien Rules

 * 1) Aliens are Mod controled.
 * 2) The more land you hold around them the mor likley you are to a) get Tech or B) be attacked.
 * 3) The amount of land the aliens control is limited to the black bit on the map at the start. This will never change.

Important Pages (please read)
The Tech Page

Algorithm Page

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF IMPLAUSIBILITY

Mapmakers
DeanSims

Mods (contact me if you wish to Mod)
Head Mod: David Rain

1) DeanSims

2) JoeyB98

3)

4)

Nations
'''If * then your nation is not able to colonise straight away. There is always a reason for this. Recommended for experienced players. Contact me (David Rain) if unsure.'''

Europe
'''NONE OF THE BELOW CAN CROSS THE MAJOR WORLD OCEANS YET. IN 5 YEARS, THOUGH...'''
 * Spain
 * Portugal Roguejedi 20:49, June 17, 2012 (UTC)
 * France: DeanSims 16:45, May 10, 2012 (UTC)
 * Netherlands
 * England
 * KUFlag.png Kalmar Union - JoeyB98 11:40, June 16, 2012 (UTC)
 * Russia Vir prudens non contraventum mingit 18:51, May 11, 2012 (UTC)
 * Prussia: Bfoxius 03:50, June 6, 2012 (UTC)Bfoxius
 * Vatican* (but wields considerable influance)

North America

 * Apache
 * Cherokee
 * Iroquois-- Willster22 18:41, June 17, 2012 (UTC)

Central America

 * Maya David Rain 07:19, May 11, 2012 (UTC)
 * Aztecs Monster Pumpkin 16:23, May 11, 2012 (UTC)

South America

 * Inca
 * Cambeba
 * Tupi

1495
'''Please note: the above statement is currently being debated at the ICI. Please do not take any actuion upon it until the case has been resolved.''' '''Please note: the above statement is currently being debated at the ICI. Please do not take any actuion upon it until the case has been resolved.'''
 * Kalmar Union: King John I takes a hobby in cartography and decides he wants to recolonize the ancient Norse settlements in the mystical "Vinland' hinted in the old books. He orders that a fleet of explorationary ships be commisioned. Contacts England about a future mutual military invasion of Scotland and eventual partition Note: I understand no one is playing England. I muust assume a mod will decide whether England will accept or not.
 * England (Random.org): Accepts.
 * France: France continues to improve its military and economy.
 * Iroquois: The Iroquois start to send expeditions westward along the great lakes, hoping to come in contact with these so called aliens.
 * Spain: An exploration fleet is launched into the Atlantic Ocean, hoping to recieve results within a few years. An alliance is offered to France. Additionally, the army begins to expand, hoping to be able to combat the Morrocans within a few years. An additional government program seeks to convert the Muslims currently living in Spain to the "true way" through the establishment of churches.
 * France accepts the alliance.
 * France: Going along with the rest of Europe, France goes on step further and sends an exploration and colonial fleet across the Atlantic Ocean, they make landfall in two places very far away from the other, one in OTL Labrador/Quebec, and one in OTL Argentina. Settlments are established in these new lands and they are claimed for the King of France. They are callled Quebec and Patagonia, although Patagonia will also be called New France by the people of France.
 * Maya: Set up a city in OTL Florida. Begin Research on Metal extraction and Research and develpoment. Ask for an alliance with the aztecs.
 * Russia: Expands eastward, crossing and conquering the Urals in 6 months, then Continues east and South. Asks for an aliiance with the French.
 * French D: France accepts th eoffer and offers Russia help in building a road system.
 * French D: France accepts th eoffer and offers Russia help in building a road system.

1496
'''Please note: the above statement is currently being debated at the ICI. Please do not take any actuion upon it until the case has been resolved.''' 'GUYS THERE ARE TWO ICI CASES FOR YOUR DESCUSSION. PLEASE COMMENT.'
 * Maya: Continue to expand into otl Florida whilst Research on Metal extraction and Research and develpoment continues. The everglades prove troublesome so a city is established further up the coast at otl Cape Coral. (original settlement at Miami).
 * France: Patagonia and Quebec continue to expand.
 * Kalmar Union: With constant royal pushing, the fleet is completed quickly, with some ships being taken from the navy. 25 ships are launched from Stockholm harbor in late March, holding four thousand colonists of all trades, weapons for dealing with the legendary "Skraelings", tools for building, and trade goods to trade with any native inhabitants.. By August they have reached Rejyavik harbor, and are restocked and sent into the open ocean. Due to this pushing the invasion of Scotland is pushed back, and military advisors estimate that this wasteful move will push the invasion back at least two years.
 * Russia: Continues expanding East, also preps a fleet to go over Europe and reach Vinland. Begins building a road system across Russia with France's help. Offers an alliance and aid against the Skraelings to the Kalmar Union.
 * KU Diplomacy: Agrees to speak with Russia about a potential alliance, but must remind them that Skraelings are probably mythical creatures, fairy stories brought back by Leif Erikson. In more practical terms, before an alliance is considered, concrete border agreements mut be made along the Finnish border. The KU asks as a preliminary offer full control of the Kola peninsula and of Karelia in excange for exclusive logging rights and full access to Danish ports. Suggests Russia build a port city southeast of the Finnish town Viipuri to allow Russia sea access (OTL Saint Petersburg). Otherwise you will not even be able to build ships to colonize "America". (what is this "America" that Russia speaks of? Do you know something we don't? ;) )
 * Russia: Agrees. (What? America? You must have misread! We said (Ahem) Vinland!)

1497

 * Kalmar Union: Thanks Russia for accepting the treaty. Finnish settlers are sent to occupy the new land and a vote is prepared to grant Finland member status. (Confused? See the KU country page here.) Thousands of trees are logged and brought down to the Russian border, where, as agreed, KU worksmen begin building the foundations of a new city, with the help of some nearby Russian villagers. Some Russian men are voluntarily brought to Sweden to be taught shipbuilding techniques.
 * Vinland Colonists: Through heavy storms, two ships were lost at sea from the great fleet, and most were damaged. The colonists make a heavy landing near the ancient Viking settlements of L' Anse aux Meadows in OTL Newfoundland. As the majority of their ships are damaged, the surviving 3700 colonist begin building settlements all over the island, which lives up to its name, as grapevines are found everywhere. The fastest undamaged ship is sent back to the homeland with the news and maps, while two more explore to the north and west. A temporary Republic of Vinland is set up to govern the colony while the homeland is beyond reach.
 * Mayan Empire: Continues to expand into Florida. Research on Metal extraction and Research and development continues.
 * Russia: Thanks the KU for building the city and sends the Royal Engineers to aid them. The first fleet is prepared to go to Vinland, with supplies and all, and the ships begin to be built. Annexation of the Urals is almost complete, with only limited resistance. Several new towns are established to mine. for gold, etc.
 * As Russia does not have a complete seaport, KU engineers offer to show the Russians a technique that allows them to "roll" ships across land on cut trees. Since the ships cannot be launched from a river, they offer to roll the ships to Helsinki harbor to be launched.
 * Thanks the KU and Agrees.

1498

 * Mayan Empire: Continues to expand into Florida. Research on Metal extraction and Research and development continues.
 * Russia: The first fleet, consisting of two ships to scout out the land, lands in southern Vinland (OTL South Florida), and discovers the Mayans. Initial contact is attempted, but neither side understand the other and a misunderstanding leads to a fight in which the Russian superior weaponry wins, killing eight Mayans and driving off or injuring another 12. The Russians suffer only one man injured. Having secured the Urals, begins urbanizing. Also, modernizes the Army, handing out newer rifles and muskets.

JUST A MINUTE HERE!!!!!
'''What is this? We must have order! We cannot post new years whenever we feel like it! Also: Russia: You have no seaports. You cannot launch your ships (unless you want to roll them there, like I suggested above). 1498 has not occured yet. I don't want to have to constantly police this, I want to have some fun. Let's shape up so everyone can. JoeyB98'''

'''JOEY!!!!!! YOU MIGHT NOTE THAT WE ARE ONE DAY BEHIND! I forgot to update today so I'm doing it rather late! KU are helping Russia, lending their seaports. '''David Rain (Sometimes...) Calm down

... I said I was rolling them, Joey. Or at least I made that pretty clear, as I explained. What ^^ he said. Vir prudens non contraventum mingit 17:05, June 28, 2012 (UTC)

'''Alright, sorry. I just saw 1497 and then 1498 very soon after and panicked... By the way, are we the only three playing? JoeyB98'''

1498

 * Mayan Empire: Continues to expand into Florida. Research on Metal extraction and Research and development continues.<
 * Russia: The first fleet, consisting of two ships to scout out the land, lands in southern Vinland (OTL South Florida), and discovers the Mayans. Initial contact is attempted, but neither side understand the other and a misunderstanding leads to a fight in which the Russian superior weaponry wins, killing eight Mayans and driving off or injuring another 12. The Russians suffer only one man injured. Having secured the Urals, begins urbanizing. Also, modernizes the Army, handing out newer rifles and muskets.
 * I'm starting this turn now after this little quibble. I am allowing Vir prudens non contraventum mingit the right to edit his post, due to the fact he forgot to look at the map. see his talk page. David Rain (Sometimes...) 18:05, June 28, 2012 (UTC)
 * Yeah, really sorry about that. I saw that you were in Florida and thought you took the land route.
 * Kalmar Union: The ship arrives in Trondheim harbor and a horseman is sent across land to tell the king of the news. Overjoyed, he sends a full half of the navy to go and expand Kalmar influence in Vinland. The generals are outraged, but when they present the case that colonization must be secondary to national defense, they are told to "build more ships then." Although they are weakened, the generals know they cannot wait for one Scottish tribe to unite and strengthen Sctoland, a message is sent to England and the fleets are sent across the North Sea, to land early 1499. Meanwhile, in the main parliament, Finland is approved to be a full member, on the condition that it is split in two countries: Finland and Karelia, so Finland soes not grow too big with its large area. The Finnish legislature agrees. Angry, the Swedes pass a resolution to also grant Iceland (formerly part of Denmark) full member status, which also passes. The three nations are added to the Second Treaty of Kalmar, ready to be signed in 1500. Tensions rise between Sweden and Denmark, but the situation is far from vital.
 * Vinland Republic: 150 men in an exploratory ship find an advanced settlement in the backwoods of Vinland, almost European in design. Fearing that they are Skraelings, they attack and kill the only 20 men inside.
 * Algorithm:
 * KU Exploratory Force: 3 (near colony) + 7 (Ethnic Agenda (as Skraeling are not human in Norse mythology)) + Other tech (neutralized as other side has the same)
 * "Skraelings": 5 (in colony) + 5 (political reason of keeping colony) + Other tech (neutralized as other side has the same)
 * Result: Equal. However, as I understand, as they are equal the side with more troops wins. 150 >20.
 * ​It is not until later that it is discovered that the "Skraeling" settlement was, in fact, the French settlement of Quebec. The second fastest ship that is repaired is sent back home to warn them of the accident. The KU settlers expand out of Newfoundland into the surrounding area, from OTL Labrador to OTL Maine as far west as the Great Lakes. There, they find a primitive tribe that call themselves thhe Iroquios (who were not attacked for fear of a similar blunder of the one above). An offer is made, that in return for maps of the continent, the KU would share advanced metalworking technologies, that the Iroquois have yet to discover.
 * France: Quebec and Patagonia continue to expand. And troops are sent to protect both colonies. The KU is asked to back off of Quebec. 120 sttlers are sent to both colonies as well as 3 ships of the line each.

1498
Mayan Empire: Continues to expand into Florida, reaching OTL St. Augustine. Research on Metal extraction is finished as is Research and development.