Principia Moderni II (Map Game)

Principia Moderni, or "The Beginning of the Modern" in Late Latin, was a map game beginning in the final days of the Middle Ages in Europe, and the early days of the Ming Dynasty in China -- in 1420 C.E, a turbulent era; in other words, an era of change; an era in which power is cemented. The first game was perhaps the most successful map game on the wiki in terms of length, finishing without dying and plausible expansions. However, it did have its problems, and it is now finished. Thus, this second game has been created. Welcome to Principia Moderni II.

Rules

 * Rules (Principia Moderni II Map Game)

Moderators
Moderators are appointed, based upon their performance in the current and last game.

Active

 * Collie Kaltenbrunner (mapmaker)
 * CrimsonAssassin
 * Galaguerra1
 * LurkerLordB (moderator-in-chief)
 * PitaKang
 * Scandinator (disaster moderator, mapmaker)
 * VonGlusenburg
 * Yankovic270

Honorary

 * Cosman246 (creator of the first game)
 * Detectivekenny (moderator-in-chief of the first game)

Current Map


Labelled maps can be found on the talk page. Post your problems there.

Signups
All nations without names by them may be taken by new players immediately. Nations with normal names by them may not be taken by new players as they are already established main player nations, and cannot be played without permission or a revolt. Bolded names are international unions, with member states indented below. Tribal Names are italicized, and areas which are fragmented by being small states are underlined. Nations in civil disarray or collapsing nations have an attached note. If a player's name has a * beside it, it means that nation is a vassal/former colony that a player is controlling but is willing to let someone else play as if asked. Areas which ** are mod-controlled and players must ask permission to play them.

Northern Europe

 * Scandinavia
 * Denmark (Annexed by Scandinavia) -- AP (talk)
 * Norway (Annexed by Scandinavia) -- AP (talk)
 * Sweden (Annexed by Scandinavia) -- AP (talk)
 * Finland (Amalgamated from Helsinki/Turku) -- AP (talk)
 * Special Autonomous Region of the Saami (Vassal of Scandinavia) -- AP (talk)

Western Europe

 * Auvergne (personal union with France) -- Stewdio333 (talk) 16:31, November 20, 2012 (UTC)
 * Brittany (Dynastic union with Normandy) --
 * Cornwall --
 * East Anglia --
 * France -- Stewdio333 (talk) 16:31, November 20, 2012 (UTC)
 * Holy Roman Empire (electors are bolded):
 * ​German States
 * Altmark --
 * Anhalt (Vassal of Saxony) -- Callumthered (talk)
 * Ansbach --
 * Austria -- Scraw
 * Bar --
 * Bavaria -- Andr3w777
 * Berg --
 * Bohemia --
 * Brandenburg -- Scrawland Scribblescratch
 * Brunswick --
 * Breman --
 * Brunswick --
 * Burgundy -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Calais (Vassal of Burgundy) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk) 19:25, December 25, 2012 (UTC)
 * Cambray --
 * Cleves --
 * Cologne --
 * Grisons --
 * Hesse --
 * Lauenburg --
 * Liege --
 * Limburg --
 * Lorraine (Vassal of England) -- Galaguerra1​
 * Luxembourg (vassal of Brandenburg) -- Scrawland Scribblescratch
 * Magdeburg --
 * Mainz --
 * Mecklenburg --
 * Metz (Anexed by Palatinate) --
 * Munster --
 * Nassau --
 * Paderborn --
 * Palatinate (Vassal of Savoy) --
 * Salzburg (Vassal of Austria) --
 * Saxony -- Callumthered (talk)
 * Stassburg --
 * Sundgau --
 * Swiss Confederacy --
 * Trier --
 * Tyrolia (Dynastic Union with Austria) --
 * Ulm --
 * Utrecht --
 * Valais --
 * Westphalia --
 * Italian States
 * Gallura (Puppet of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Genoa (Vassal of the Papal States) --
 * Milan (Occupied by Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Naples (Vassal of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Piombino (Occupied by Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Sardinia (Puppet of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Savoy (Puppet of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Siena (Diplomatic union with Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Venice -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Kent --
 * Mercia --
 * Normandy (dynastic union with Brittany) --
 * Northumbria -- Bfoxius (talk)
 * Scotland -- LurkerLordB (Talk)
 * Wales --
 * Wessex --

Eastern Europe

 * Al-Slaviet (Caliphate) -- Saamwiil (talk)
 * Serbia: (DeanSims: Talk) 14:41, January 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Emirate of Crimea (Ottoman Vassal): (DeanSims: Talk) 14:41, January 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Cyprus (Dynastic Union with Crete) -- Airlinesguy (talk)
 * Crete (Dynastic Union with Cyprus) -- Airlinesguy (talk)
 * Hungary -- Lynxes21
 * Montenegro: (DeanSims: Talk) 14:41, January 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Ottoman Empire: (DeanSims: Talk) 14:41, January 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Greek Confederation: (DeanSims: Talk) 14:41, January 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Albania: (DeanSims: Talk) 14:41, January 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Moldavia: (DeanSims: Talk) 14:44, January 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Russian Federation
 * Lithuania (Dynastic Union with Poland) -- AgentMars (talk)
 * Muscovy -- The Royal Guns (talk)
 * Novgorod-- LxCaucassus
 * Poland (Dynastic Union with Lithuania) -- AgentMars (talk)
 * Pskov (Vassal of Novgorod) --SneakyDeaky
 * Rostov -- The Royal Guns (talk)
 * Ruthenia -- AgentMars (talk)
 * Ryazan -- The Royal Guns (talk)
 * Ukraine -- AgentMars (talk)
 * Moldova-- The Royal Guns (talk)
 * Sibir-- Lx (leave me a message)
 * Principality of Baltica -- SneakyDeaky
 * Wallachia: (DeanSims: Talk) 14:41, January 11, 2013 (UTC)

Southern Europe

 * Aragon (Dynastic Union with Navarra and Brandenburg)-- * [[Image:IMPERIAL NY-SPQR 1.png|25px]][[Image:Regen Flag.png|30px|border]] Fegelein! Fegelein! Fegelein!
 * Avignon-Provence (Joined the Papal States) -- ChrisL123 (talk)
 * Castille -- Mawilda (talk)
 * Granada -- Willster22 (talk)
 * Navarra (Dynastic Union with Aragon and Brandenburg) -- * [[Image:IMPERIAL NY-SPQR 1.png|25px]][[Image:Regen Flag.png|30px|border]] Fegelein! Fegelein! Fegelein!
 * Papal States -- ChrisL123 (talk)
 * Portugal -- Collie Kaltenbrunner

The Middle-East

 * Candar: (DeanSims: Talk) 14:44, January 11, 2013 (UTC)

Arabian Peninsula

 * Bedouin Nomads --
 * Shaybah -- VonGlusenburg
 * Yemen -- Fed (talk)

Siberia and Central Asia

 * Khanate of Akmola --
 * Buryatia --
 * Chukchi --
 * Dimurat--
 * Evenks --
 * Kets -- 
 * Khanate of Khoshut --
 * Khanate of Mangystau --
 * Persia --
 * Samoyeds --
 * Khanate of Sibir: (DeanSims: Talk) 14:41, January 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Tibet -- 77topaz (talk)
 * Tungus --
 * Uyghur Khaganate --
 * Yakuts --
 * Zunghar Khanate --

Indian Subcontinent

 * Bhutan (vassal of Tibet) -- 77topaz (talk)
 * Deccan (Caliphate) -- VonGlusenburg
 * Delhi Sultanate --
 * Gujarat (Caliphate) -- VonGlusenburg
 * Kashmir (vassal of Tibet) -- 77topaz (talk)
 * Koli (Caliphate) -- VonGlusenburg
 * Lanka (vassal of Bengal) -- Tipakay (talk)
 * Nepal (vassal of Tibet) -- 77topaz (talk)
 * Rajputana -- Sawdog 88
 * Sultanate of Bengal -- Tipakay (talk)
 * Vijayanagar/Dravida (vassal of Bengal) -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)

East Asia

 * China (Ming Dynasty) -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Japan (civil disarray) -- Kogasa
 * Formosa --
 * Manchuria -- Yankovic270
 * Ryukyu (Pirate occupied ARRRR) --

Southeast Asia

 * Arakan --
 * Ava (accidentally named Hanthawaddy on the map) (vassal of Tibet) -- 77topaz (talk)
 * Brunei (dynastic union with Bengal) -- Tipakay
 * Dai Viet --
 * Dayaks --
 * Jambi (vassal of Sundabang)--
 * Khmer Empire --
 * Laos --
 * Lanna (vassal of Tibet) -- 77topaz (talk)
 * The Sultanate of Malacca--
 * Majapahit --
 * Majapahit vassal states (all 1000 of them) --
 * The Sultanate of Minangkabau --
 * Pasai --
 * Pegu --
 * Shan Sultanate (vassal of Tibet) -- 77topaz (talk)
 * Siam -- ("reserved" for Nkbeeching)
 * Sumedang --
 * The Sultanate of Sundabang --
 * The Buddhist Kingdom of Tanimbarkai --
 * Ternate Sultanate --

Antillia (North America)

 * Apache -- Grantzu
 * Aztec Triple Alliance (Mayans) -- CourageousLife
 * Chipewyan --
 * Cree --
 * Creek --
 * Eskimo -- 
 * Hopi --
 * Innu --
 * Inuit -- Roozie2000 (talk)
 * Iroquois -- 
 * Lakota -- Althistoryman11
 * Mayan Empire -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Miami --
 * Mixtec (Mayans) -- CourageousLife
 * Navajo --
 * New Georgia --
 * Tarasco --
 * Tsalagi --
 * Ute --
 * Vinland --
 * Zapotec City-States (Mayans) -- CourageousLife (talk)

Atlantia (South America)

 * Araucanians -- 
 * Arawak --
 * Caribs --
 * Goitacaz --
 * Inca Empire -- Zetsura (talk)
 * Manoa --
 * Mapuche --
 * Omagua --
 * Muisca --
 * Northern Andean City-States -- **
 * Tupi --

Oceania

 * Australian Aborigines --
 * Maori -- 
 * Melanesians -- 
 * Papua --
 * Polynesians --

North Africa

 * Berber -- CrocodileDundee (talk) 02:13, December 14, 2012 (UTC)
 * Egypt (Caliphate) -- Fed (talk)
 * Idrissid Morocco --
 * Tuaregs --
 * Tubu --
 * Tunisia (Caliphate) -- Fed (talk)
 * Tripolitania (Caliphate) -- Fed (talk)
 * Zayyanid Algeria --190.248.91.254 13:13, November 27, 2012 (UTC)

West Africa

 * Air --
 * Benin --
 * The Confederacy of Bonoman --
 * Borgu --
 * Ife --
 * Igala --
 * Kanem Empire -- BrawnerWilliam
 * Kwararafa --
 * Mali -- JCC
 * The Mossi Empire --The old baby (talk) 13:23, January 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * Nupe --
 * Oyo --
 * Siine --
 * Songhai --
 * Takrur--
 * Wolof--

East Africa

 * Adal --
 * Alodia (Vassal of the Caliphate) -- Fed (talk)
 * Blemmyes --
 * Cushites --
 * Ethiopia -- Vivaporius
 * Funj Sennar -- GoldenKhanate
 * Luo Tribes --
 * Small Ethiopian States --
 * Somalis --
 * Swahili Kingdoms --
 * Tunjur Tribes--

Central Africa

 * Benguela --
 * Bushongo --
 * Interlacustrine States --
 * Kacongo --
 * Kongo -- **
 * Ndongo --
 * Ngoyo --
 * Sango --

South Africa

 * Khoisan --
 * Maravi --
 * Mutapa --
 * Torwa --
 * Xhosa --
 * Zulu -- Enclavehunter (talk)

You may add smaller tribes to the list in black (unexplored) areas.

Wall of Shame
This list is for users currently prohibited from participating in the game.
 * User:Arceus The God of Pokemon :- permanent ban for sockpuppetting on the last game.
 * User:Eldwolf : permanent ban for deleting the entire page of the last game and replacing it with profanities.
 * User:Twisty123456789 : permanent ban for sockpuppeting.

1570
''' The city of Makassar declares independence from the Sultanate of Boni, taking the southern part of Boni as well as the city of Makassar. Meanwhile, Pasai's government collapses and a new kingdom, Aceh, forms on the western part of the former territory of Pasai, while the remnants of Pasai manage to stabilize on the eastern part of the island with help from the rest of the Sumatran Triple Alliance. '''

''' Three city-states, Maynila, Maysapan and Tondo, form around the Pasig River, in the OTL Philippines. '''


 * Portugal's economy improves. Meanwhile, in Antília, Santo Amaro expands 800 sq km north, while São Tomé expands 200 sq km along its borders. Meanwhile, in Brasil, Bahi expands 650 sq km to the north, while São Vicente expands 850 sq km, and Rio Grande expands 400 sq km north. In Rio da Prata, Transplatina expands 750 sq km along the Paraná and 750 south long the coast. Meanwhile, with the death of João de Melo, Archbishop of Évora, Pedro, younger brother of King Afonso, is ordained Archbishop of Évora.
 * Nippon-koku expands more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The Satomi Clan builds their military up and Satomi Hidefumi continues planning again; meanwhile the Kuroda clan merges into the Satomi clan out of fear of the Rokkaku and Mononobe clans. Meanwhile the Rokkaku and Mononobe clans begins to plan their next invasion, this time of the Fujiwara clan. Elsewhere, the Honda clan continues war against the Akechi and Imagawa clans, and soon the Tsugaru clan comes in to help the Honda clan. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 400 km and 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 400 km.
 * Brandenburg continues all war efforts. Neu Berlin expands 2800 sq km. (The full expansion cannot happen because of resources.) The fleet in Mataram begins to build some new boats and the such. They decide that to help Mataram, they will invade the neighboring island of Sasak next year. (Will I need an algorithm for that?)
 * The Imperial Government continues to push the war effort on all fronts. We decide that we shall soon let Bavaria be, but only to invade again later. The government becomes overly freaked out to find out from Bohemia that the Mahdi is on our borders. We decide that we will garrison troops in border states like Brandenburg, Saxony, and Bohemia. Several troops serving the Imperial Government are sent to Courland and Danzig as they are surrounded by the Caliphate's insane conquest of Russia.
 * King Wilhelm demands that his locales in Iberia be protected in some small way, as they fear proximity to the Caliphate as well.
 * The Imperial Government denies this request at present time, as border states are more important right now.
 * In Luxembourg, we continue to fight Kappelism on our borders. We send some troops into Burgundy to loop around the other side of Palatinate and to attack from there. (I have a question. How come the colonies of other nations, say, Portugal, expand by a total of 4400 sq km. Is there something behind this?)
 * Not exactly. I can expand 4400 sq km due to the fact that I can expand 4000 sq km, since there's been over 100 years since my first colony's founding (Cabo Verde - 1461), coupled with my bonuses on Antília and Brasil (200 sq km as a bonus if the colony is over 50 years old.)
 * In the map my expansion is not shown and my colonies in Argentina and Carolinas are not shown. Could someone add them because it's been two maps not showing the expansion nor the colonies Sine dei gloriem (talk) 01:59, January 3, 2013 (UTC)
 * Sine, Collie already told you that the Carolinas are taken and that you cannot have a new colony. End of story.
 * Sorry, I mean the black coastline in North America and I should be able to have the two colonies because my last colonies before them were both made in 1510 exactly 50 years before making the two new ones, so they should be added Sine dei gloriem (talk) 02:29, January 3, 2013 (UTC)}
 * I also want to claim my 7500 for Neu Antwerp and Brazilea and the Genoan colonies, and if no one changes them in the rules it says that I can if the only changes on the map are referent to my nation. Seriously, I have been expanding at a similar rate than Portugal and my colonies haven't expanded a bit, "Anyone may edit the map on behalf of their own country. " Seriously, ten years of 750 to my major colonies and no change to them Sine dei gloriem (talk) 03:05, January 3, 2013 (UTC)
 * The Manchurians expand their New Manchuria and New Harbin colonies by 500 sq km each.
 * Scotland continues to improve their military might by improving the army. King Charles II stays out of the wars in Europe, fearing that they could cost Scotland too much as the Scots have not improved their economy or military in quite some time.
 * Apache: The Apache people continue to move forward in and begin to expand more but only six miles northward this time. Does the small blue dot on the map represent the Apache?
 * The one in centeral North America does, I believe.
 * That small one below the Sioux and near Texas.
 * Mahdi Muhammad armies after capturing Moscow and Novogrod last year, march from Novogrod to Warsaw, and along the way the Mahdi claims to have met with God as he took the form of a burning bush in a forest the Mahdi was relieving himself in. The Caliphate's control over Russia is solidified and the Mahdi builds up his grand army as it recovers in Warsaw. During his time in Warsaw this year, the Mahdi writes a religious text containing the conversation he had with God in the forest and he uses the book to prove that he is the real Mahdi and pointing out many signs which have so far occurred that the end of days is fast approaching, announceing in the book it'll be in 1575 as the ninth year of his reign as Mahdi ends. The book is called the "Final Qur'an of the Mahdi" and is distributed across the Caliphate advocating many thousands of forced conversion to Islam, destruction of non-Islamic temples and churches, and causing a widespread embrace of so-called "Mahdi Islam" across the Caliphate and Muslim world. Otherwise the Mahdi builds up his armies, redraws the Caliphate's provincial borders to take the new territories into account and he also sends out several demands urging all provinces to expand the Caliphate. He puts particular urgency in the demand to conquer India, Balkans, Mediterranean, Italy and Spain.
 * The Caliphate Province of Oman amps up its economy sending many troops to Europe to help in the war. The colony of Comchellak expands 500 sq km into Madagascar. Oman's economy continues to grow, but the people complain even more about the lack of Barakah. The Mahdi Caliph belief picks up real storm as almost the entire province believes he has been sent from God due to his seemingly impossible victories. As Mahdi Islam becomes the official religion of the Caliphate and its huge growth in popularity in Oman, the merchants of Oman begin spreading the new Islamic sect across the Indian Ocean to Indonesia and Africa.
 * The Caliphate Province of Nejd builds up its economy sending lots of aid to the armies in Europe. More rumours of beasts attacking people in the desert circulate as people believing the Caliph really is the true Mahdi due to his recent conquest of Russia, they all truly believe that the Dabbat al-ard are the culprits of the desert attacks. People begin to prepare for the seemingly fast approaching.
 * The Caliphate Province of Shaybah builds up its military as the Shaybahan navy leads new efforts for the Mahdi to rule the Indian Ocean. Belief in the prophecies of the day of judgement and the Mahdi grow rapidly in Shaybah especially as Shaybahan sailors return from long journeys claiming to hear strange noises from the sky.
 * The Caliphate Province of Afghanistan builds up its economy to help fuel the Mahdi's war effort. Like the previous year, this year's harvest is quite poor regardless of the abundant rain. This causes belief in the so called "Mahdi Islam" to rise as people begin to think that the world will end in 1575.
 * The Caliphate Province of Balochistan builds up its economy to help fuel the Mahdi's war effort. Like the previous year, this year's harvest is quite poor regardless of the abundant rain. This causes belief in so called "Mahdi Islam" to rise as people begin to think that the world will end in 1575. The provincial government believe so strongly that the end of the world is neigh that they ban silk clothing, respecting the elderly becomes a legal duty, as does ensuring one's children are not illegitimate. Many other laws are passed as Imans all other Balochistan preach the end of the world being neigh.
 * The Caliphate Province of Koli builds up its economy to help fuel the Mahdi's war effort and Koli's religious leaders spread "Mahdi Islam" across the province and the Mahdi becomes a revered figure.
 * The Caliphate Province of Gujarat builds up its military to help fuel the Mahdi's war effort. They look northwards to infidel Rajaputana and as the planed invasion of the heathen state becomes almost necessary as the Caliphate is engulfed by "Mahdi Islam" and the need to convert infidels and prepare for the day of judgement start to become almost compulsory duties for Caliphate citizens as propaganda and religious teachings usher in a new Islamic age.
 * The Caliphate Province of Deccan builds up its military to help fuel the Mahdi's war effort. Troops are placed along the Bengali border as more orders come to Deccan from the Mahdi to conquer all of India and spread Mahdi Islam.
 * The United Kingdoms of Bavaria and Thuringia begin the slow process of rebuilding the war torn regions all over the Kingdom. Fear mounts as the Caliphate armies march closer to Europe. A non-aggression pact is offered to Venice along with a message "We have no more quarrel with the Empire, if the Empire leaves us be, we will gladly be a strong ally against the infedel, plus you'll have access to the largest banking establishment in the world, The Bavarian Bankgruppe." The IMG begins to trade across the Med. The Chancellor meets with the Pope, requesting that he blesses Bavaria, and aids in keeping the heretic Muslims and Kappelists at bay. A formal offer of alliance is sent to the Holy See as a gesture of good will. The Chancellor declares "The Nations have fought bravely, we have lost much, and many have died, including our beloved King, God Rest His Soul. It is for this reason, the Great Patriotic War, intends to be the last that Bavaria shall openly attest. We will remain neutral thence forth, let it be known, that all nations of Europe will be fairly represented in our commerce. We shall not judge any nation. Let it be known also, that we will fight to defend our lands." The Reichstag votes 400-30 to place Chancellor Hienmann as King Rudolph Strassburg I.
 * Cyprus expands Nea Lefkosia by 400 sq km, Nea Larnaka by 400 sq km and Nea Lemesos by 200 sq km.
 * Scandinavia expands its military and navy; infrastructure and the economy is improved upon. The Russian Tsar and his family are evacuated to Stockholm due to extremely close ties between our two nations. Nothing is known about the other princes from the Russian Federation. Nye Norge expands 3000 sq km. Border fortifications are built along the new Finnish-Caliphate border.
 * Venice expands its economy. The Straits of Gibraltar remain closed to Caliphate and expatriate ships.
 * The Caliphate Province of Circassia builds up its economy to help fund the war.
 * The Caliphate Province of Al-Slaveit works on its military to help the war effort.
 * The Caliphate Province of Crimea builds up its military.
 * The Caliphate Province of Georgia works on its economy.
 * The Caliphate Province of West Qoyunlu works on its military.
 * The Caliphate Province of East Qoyunlu builds its economy to come back from the war.
 * The Caliphate Province of Cilicia works on its economy.
 * The Caliphate Province of Persia builds up its economy.
 * The Caliphate Province of Iraq works on building up its economy.
 * The Caliphate Province of Trebizond works on its economy.
 * The Caliphate Province of Karaman builds up its economy.
 * The Caliphate Province of Dimurats work on their military to support the Caliph.
 * The Caliphate Province of Mangyastau work on their military to support the Caliph.
 * The Caliphate Province of Aqmola work on their military to support the Caliph.
 * The Caliphate Province of Bukhara work on their military to support the Caliph.
 * The Caliphate Province of Turkistan works on its military.
 * The Caliphate Province of Xwarezm works on its military.
 * Burgundy: The military begins develoment as well as economic aspects of the kingdom, colonies expand Neu Antwerp 750 sq km, Venezuela 500 sq km, Antilia expands 750 sq km, Argentium 500 sq km, Brasilea 750 sq km, Nouvelle Dijon expands 250 sq km and Nouveau Charlesopolis 250 sq km, the Anarcadier expands 250 sq km. Anna and charles are continuing their search for a royal marriage
 * China expands its military
 * The Mayan Empire absorbs the last unclaimed land in the isthmus. Focus is again shifted north, and exansion continues into unoccupied land. The Navy is upgraded, and an expedition is sent to map the islands of the Mayan Gulf. Xaman expands south by 1000 km.
 * In Muscovy, several members of the pre-Caliphiakl establishment sneak back into Muscovy, where they start gathering up allies to overthrow the Caliphial oppressors. This includes attacking minor Caliphial patrols. However, worryingly, it is noted that, though most portions of Muscovy are still loyal to the Royal family, some of the more recently conquered peoples intend to break free upon the declaration of independence. Until then, though, they might work together.
 * In Poland, the Royal Family has fled to both Aukso Zeme, as well as Scandanavia. They also engage in pinprick attacks upon the Caliphial oppressors.
 * Rajputana expands the military and improves border forts expecting the Caliphate onslaught due to the rise of Mahdi Islam. Throughout India there is a major backlash against Muslims due to the rapid rise of xenophobia among the Mahdi Muslims and the large, disenfranchised, and scared non-Muslim population.
 * Papal States: The Pope continues his efforts in the war, and announces that the war shall end next year to avoid further loss of life. The Pope continues to congratulate the Catholic nations in their win against the heretics, and begins sending priests into Milan to convert the inhabitants. The people express their wish to take Corsica, to have a greater time controlling any anti-Catholic actions, as well as provide better trade routes with the States to Provence. Infrastructure is improved in the States as a result of the war, and many statues are built near gravesites of those who perished for God's word to prevail. The Papal colonies continue to grow, and considering the success in the New World, the Pope begins to consider colonial expeditions to India in order to improve trade.
 * The Caliphate Province of Candar builds up its military as Candar ships supply the Caliphate war efforts via Black sea trade routes. Mahdi Islam becomes very popular in the province.
 * The Caliphate Province of Rumelia builds up its military as it recovers from fighting the Byzantines. It launches the invasion of Serbia this year.
 * The Caliphate Province of Anatolia builds up its military as it recovers from fighting the Byzantines. Mahdi Islam becomes very popular in the province.
 * The Caliphate Province of Wallachia builds up its military as it begins the invasion of Transylvania.
 * The Caliphate province of Al Yunaan is formed from the former Byzantine empire as it is annexed into the Caliphate. It builds up its military to help support the Caliphate's wars and keeping unrest to a minimum in the province.

1571
'''A massive earthquake strikes the southern Caspian sea. Many Caliphate towns in the vicinity are destroyed.'''
 * Portugal improves its infrastructure on its southern part. Meanwhile, in Brasil, Pará expands 650 sq km along the Maranhão, and Bahia expands 500 sq km north.São Vicente expands 750 sq km along the Tietê. Meanwhile, in Antília, São Tomé expands 350 sq km along th coast, and 150 north.Santo Amaro expands 550 sq km north, and Santa Inês expands 150 west, finally connecting itself with São Tomé. Meanwhile, in Rio da Prata, Transplatina expands 1300 sq km along the Paraná. Meanwhile, the Vila do Rosário grows in population, and acquires strategic importance on the expansion on the capitania. Meanwhile, two settlements are founded, one being near Sacramento, but on the western side of the river, and as such, part of Transplatina, being called São José do Aguariguaçu, Aguariguaçu being a nearby tributary of the Uruguai river, and other being founded between Rosário and Santa Maria, being called São Guilherme. (OTL Gualeguay) Meanwhile, another volcanic eruption happens on São Miguel, Açores.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Manchuria and New Harbin colonies by 500 sq km each.
 * Nippon-koku expands more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The Satomi Clan builds their military up and Satomi Hidefumi continues planning again. Meanwhile the Rokkaku and Mononobe clans continues planning and preparing. Elsewhere, the Honda and Tsugaru clans continues war against the Akechi and Imagawa clans. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 400 km and 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 400 km.
 * More of the Apachean tribes became settled about 47% of all the Apache people are farmers or settled people and some of the villages have grown into large towns. Because of this the Elder Council begins to build permant roads that connact all the settlements and trade is booming.
 * The Caliphate Province of Candar builds up its military as Candar ships supply the Caliphate war efforts via Black sea trade routes. Mahdi Islam becomes very popular in the province.
 * The Caliphate Province of Rumelia builds up its military as it invades Serbia. Mahdi Islam becomes popular in the province too.
 * The Caliphate Province of Anatolia builds up its military as it supports the war efforts and to spread Mahdi Islam to the non-believers forcibly.
 * The Caliphate Province of Wallachia builds up its military as it invades Transylvania. Mahdi Islam becomes popular in the province too.
 * The Caliphate province of Al Yunaan builds up its military as it puts down several revolts. The former Byzantine rulers and loyalists are all killed this year in an effort to stop dissent. Their properties are redistributed to new Mahdi Islam converts as the Caliphate steps up efforts to convert the province to Islam.
 * Cyprus expands Nea Lefkosia by 400 sq km, Nea Larnaka by 400 sq km and Nea Lemesos by 200 sq km.
 * The Caliphate Province of Oman amps up its economy sending many troops to Europe to help in the war. The colony of Comchellak expands 500 sq km into Madagascar. Mahdi Islam grows in popularity as it is used as a source of Barakah.
 * The Caliphate Province of Nejd builds up its economy sending lots of aid to the armies in Europe. Mahdi Islam grows in popularity and troops are sent to try find and kill some of the Dabbat al-ard in the desert.
 * The Caliphate Province of Shaybah builds up its military as the Shaybahan navy leads new efforts for the Mahdi to rule the Indian Ocean. Mahdi Islam grows in popularity.
 * The Caliphate Province of Afghanistan builds up its economy to help fuel the Mahdi's war effort. Like the previous year, this year's harvest is quite poor regardless of the abundant rain thus increasing the belief of Mahdi Islam.
 * The Caliphate Province of Balochistan builds up its economy to help fuel the Mahdi's war effort. Like the previous year, this year's harvest is quite poor regardless of the abundant rain. Mahdi Islam becomes even more popular.
 * The Caliphate Province of Koli builds up its military as Mahdi Islam becomes even more popular and Koli prepares for the day of judgement.
 * The Caliphate Province of Gujarat builds up its military to help fuel the Mahdi's war effort. They look northwards to infidel Rajaputana and as the planed invasion of the heathen state becomes almost necessary as the Caliphate is engulfed by "Mahdi Islam" and the need to convert infidels and prepare for the day of judgement start to become almost compulsory duties for Caliphate citizens as propaganda and religious teachings usher in a new Islamic age.
 * The Caliphate Province of Deccan builds up its military to help fuel the Mahdi's war effort. Troops are placed along the Bengali border as more orders come to Deccan from the Mahdi to conquer all of India and spread Mahdi Islam.
 * France: The forces against the Kappelist states continue in warfare, the King has confirmed to send 50,000 more French recruits to assist the Catholics. The weapons industry is booming, with further research in gunpowder continuing.
 * Brandenburg continues to fight wars. The war on Kappelism is over and we begin to enter and claim our gained lands. We also inform the Pope that the False Messiah of Islam may stage an invasion of the Roman Empire, so we ask if he would support. Neu Berlin expands 3000 sq km. This year Mataram invades the island named last year. (I'll add the name later.) They win, the powerful foreign forces helping them to easily defeat the primitive natives of the small island. We also send a set of very small ships to Neu Berlin to reestablish communication and to find out the latest on the colony. Otto von whatever the house was is promoted of Governor-General of Neu Berlin and associated territories.
 * Luxembourg continues to fight small guerrilla wars, but Louis XI pulls out officially.
 * The Imperial Government also declares that the victory over Kappelism is complete after war. We decide that we must now focus on the unholy, unexpected, unfriendly therat on our only eastern border: THE CALIPHATE. (Realize that we would not say Mahdiate as the Mahdi is the Christian Messiah, and we believe he is false.)
 * Scandinavia builds up its military and economy. Infrastructure is built up, connecting provincial capitals with the rest of the country. Nya Danmark expands by 2100 sq km. King Alfonse remains in Scandinavia, with his uncle Garcia remaining in Portugal as regent. Novorissiya and Kanada (Novgorodian colonies) remain untouched by the Caliphate and temporarily are administered by neighboring Nya Danmark in agreement with the Russian government-in-exile located in Stockholm. They, however, cannot expand until Russia regains control of them as soon as the Russians gain independence. Britta Klingenberg works with other famous Scandinavian artists (most notably Bjorn Nyborg) to collaborate on a large painting.
 * Sorry for having to edit your post, but to clarifiy, there are two Garcias currently. The second son of Afonso X, who is 14, and not old enough to be a regent, and Garcia, 53, Duke of Coimbra, and regent for the most part of Pedro II's reign.
 * Venice builds up its military. The Straits of Gibraltar remain closed to Caliphate and expatriate ships.
 * The Caliphal Province of Syria's Hashemites continue hiding in a mostly Syriac and Khoi-san town in the inner edge of the River of Hashem colony, where their first male son, Ibrahim, is born. (out of character note: this Ibrahim will be Christian because of his upbringing, and will eventually be King, so say religious struggles after Mahdi). The Regent, meanwhile, declares war against Cyprus. Mahdi Islam takes a small heterodoxy in the province with less pressure being put on minorities for conversion, as the religious leaders state "if they do not wish to be converted, let them rot"
 * The Caliphal Province of Palestine sends almost all of its troops to Wahe Bari, from where the Khedive declares war on the Zulu kingdom. Palestine adopts Mahdi Islam of the Syriac version.
 * The Caliphal Province of Egypt's leaders adopt Mahdi Islam of the Syriac version as they aid the Syrian Regent in Cyprus and plan to invade Venetian Crete.
 * The Caliphal Province of Tunis declares war against the Papal State, at last getting around to declare lost territory on Cape Alfons.
 * The Caliphal Province of Tripoli helps fund the Tunisian war machine.
 * The Caliphal Province of Morocco improves its army, preparing war against Granada.
 * The Caliphal Province of Nubia finishes the annexation of Funj into the Caliphate. Plans begin to annex Darfur.
 * The Caliphal Province of Ethiopia finishes annexing Adal. Mahdi Islam of the Syriac kind spreads.
 * Note: I'm not sure whether this is viable so Von, if you have any other plans that go against what I'm writing please cross it out
 * Papal States: The Pope officially declares the war over, and blesses all those involved in ending the threat of the Kappelic heresy. Papal forces begin entering Corsica and Genoa, and priests also enter various countries to convert the majority of the peoples. Meanwhile, the Pope becomes concerned about the False Messiah of Islam, the "Heresy to the South-East," and becomes greatly concerned as he hears word of an Islamic raid on the Cape of Alfons. While he is discouraged, he does declare war on the Caliphate, and sends his troops to attack. While he does not wish to perceive it as such, the Pope addresses the people of Europe that another Holy War may be upon us. Colonial expansion is slowed this year greatly.
 * The Swahili continue their conquests with 1300 km gained in recent victories. They continue to build and expand their navy as well.
 * Seeing the Millions of troops on the horizons, Grand Prince Nicolas decides to use scorched earth tactics and minimize fighting to protect his people, leaving a brave 10 000 to defend against hordes on the Siberian borders as the rest retreat to fulfill his plan Nicolas I disassembles the druzhinas of Novgorod and hides the weapons around the city. All but 5000 unwilling inhabitants of the metropolis of Novgorod are evacuated into viborg and into other parts of the nation. The Muslims charge in to find only a limited force and an emty city with barren land. The Retreating armies burnt all the crops, killing some troops via starvation and bad logistics. The City of Archangelsk, however, remains a significant stronghold to this day due to its large miluitary and naval presence, and the unwillingness of most central asians and desert-dwellers to go to very cold places such as the white sea. The Contingent troops fight to the last man, killing many with their superior technology. But allas, technology only gets you so far, and eventualy you run out of ammo, even if it is standard caliber, they may have killed nearly 100 troops per one death, but eventually, even the best get overwhelmed. Due to most of the military in Novgorod consisting of Trained citizens in an orgonized militia (because of the passed law on the druzhina), most men know how to fight a war and follow orders. The Navy is ordered to retreat to the colonies and await further instructions, growing the settlement of Kanada and Novorossiya by 1000 sq km each. Many of the professional forces of Russia retreat with the Muscovian and Novgorodian governments to Denmark and Sweden/Finland. Many people evacuate with the navy to the colonies, led by the Grand Prince himself. The Spetsnaz conduct sabotage and guerrilla warfare all the time, attacking supply lines of the Muslims and commanding partisan regiments. The Russian weapons are hidden in vaults all across Novgorod's vast empire, and the weapon smiths continue to be loyal to the governments in exile, producing many weapons so that they can rise again. Citizens are ordered to not give any food to the invaders, and to burn everything if they leave. The Spetsnaz manage to free the patriarch of Moscow from custody and bring him to the court-in-exile. All in all, many deaths are averted as they plan a counter attack and many families get secret messages in the night telling them to train for the upcomming coutner-attack when the Grand Prince calls upon the Druzhinas. Novgorod is set aflame by the Muslim occupants, similar to what happened to Napoleon in Moscow, more men dying due to unprepardness to the cold. (I hope that this is not against the rules, but this is just a plausible scenario in occupied Russia. I just wanted to present a semi-plausible scenario for Novgorod's capture). Later, during several attacks in Novgorod proper, the Caliphal governor is killed by an elite Russian Spetsnaz assassin using their new gravity blades. and a pistol in the head. He was captured but luckily, his friends were able to black powder him and many others out of prison. His actions were all sanctioned by the Patriarch of Russia and he is viewed as a hero by many.
 * Well, Novogrod's navy would have been captured.
 * How? you did not send ships, and if you did, you would have to have passed through the narrow cat's neck between Denmark and Sweden, a place Russian Bogatyrs are more than capable of defending, and also, it makes sense to retreat the navy to a safer position for a later full-on assault on the Caliphate. I think I have set up a quite good comeback system without really the need to admit any real defeat (with Archangelsk and the north being a free stronghold)
 * You didn't post the years you were being conquered. The navies aren't just going to wait in the sea for a response from the government, though
 * And they also aren't going to wait around and get captured. Admirals and captians would sieze command and either start the bombardment of the shore or retreat to someplace safe and await orders. The orders have been stated above. This is one of the most if not the most advanced navy in the known world (i.e. Bogatyrs).
 * Rajputana expands the military and many people convert to Sikhism. A large number of people near the border lands begin to arm themselves and are trained by the army to fight an intense guerrilla campaign against the Muslims if the invasion does come. Unrest against Muslims comes to ahead throughout India.
 * Burgundy: The Kingdom continues its fighting against Kappelist. Colonies expand Neu Antwerp 750 sq km, Venezuela 500 sq km, Antilia expands 750 sq km, Argentium 500 sq km, Brasilea 750 sq km, Nouvelle Dijon expands 250 sq km and Nouveau Charlesopolis 250 sq km, the Anarcadier expands 250 sq km. Anna and Charles are continuing their search for a royal marriage, military is expanded, and so is the economy and infrastructure to head throughout India.
 * The Mayan Empire continues expanding north. Some small European colonies are encountered, and expansion continues around them. The Navy is upgraded in another attempt to bring it up to European standards. Xaman expands 1000 km south.
 * Many rogue band of Muslims, which Mahdi does nothing to stop, go around massacring whole towns of Christians, moving from town to town to kill the infidels. These groups grow exponentially, and former Russian territories have become known as the 'Red Rose'. Many such groups come from Perso-Turkish areas, a large minority being homeless victimes of the earthquake.
 * One problem there, the nature of the Russian (at least Novgorodian) military requires every family to have at least one ready man to serve in the druzhina (more organized version of militia) at any time. so you would have a bit more trouble killing us, especially with all the Spetsnaz and partisan warfare and whatnot.
 * Not to mention, in Muscovy, the government in exile has aligned with the Red Hand, so these 'Red Rose' attacks are being paid back. And the above applies to all Russia.
 * It would also be that the nature of these people is convert or kill. They don't care about their own lives. They are religious fanatics. You may compare them to suicide terrorists.
 * Those fanatics would still be huge manority of all Muslims, just as the Islamic terrorists are today. Also, the Caliphate can not use the convert or die approach to Russia. This is a nation of 17 plus million non-Muslims. 17 million religious Orthodox and Catholic Christians, good luck with that. Even the dumbest ruler would know not to aggravate them while fighting three wars.
 * They'd be more than in OTL because, you know, they think the world's about to end. And again, really, 17 million? I get you had a boom, but multiplying the population of the time by three?!
 * The Caliphate Province of Circassia builds up its economy to help fund the war.
 * The Caliphate Province of Al-Slaveit works on its military to help the war effort.
 * The Caliphate Province of Crimea builds up its military.
 * The Caliphate Province of Georgia works on its economy.
 * The Caliphate Province of West Qoyunlu works on its military.
 * The Caliphate Province of East Qoyunlu builds its economy to come back from the war.
 * The Caliphate Province of Cilicia works on its economy.
 * The Caliphate Province of Persia builds up its economy.
 * The Caliphate Province of Iraq works on building up its economy.
 * The Caliphate Province of Trebizond works on its economy.
 * The Caliphate Province of Karaman declares war on Cyprus.
 * The Caliphate Province of Dimurats work on their military to support the Caliph.
 * The Caliphate Province of Mangyastau work on their military to support the Caliph.
 * The Caliphate Province of Aqmola work on their military to support the Caliph.
 * The Caliphate Province of Bukhara work on their military to support the Caliph.
 * The Caliphate Province of Turkistan works on its military.
 * The Caliphate Province of Xwarezm works on its military.
 * In Muscovy, agents of the Government-In-Exile contact the head of the Red Hand. They begin to form a plan, and, together, start reforming small armies, arming men, all under the radar of the Caliphate. secretly, plans begin to emerge to rebel in 1577; however, though the whole Federation. In response to the 'Red Rose' attacks, convoys of Caliphial troops are attacked and brutally wiped out, along with any Muslims who attempt to start settlements or the like in Muscovy. Special forces go into Caliphate lines and begin a spree of assassinations, culminating with the assassination of the Caliphal governor of Muscovy.
 * I was okay initially with you doing some minor event in Russia, but this is too much. It's against the rules, moreover. Also, there are no Muslims trying to settle in Russia, they believe this is the final years of their lives, they'd have no reason for doing so.
 * The Polish government, making contact with the branch of the Red Hand in Poland, agrees on a plan in collusion with the other states, preparing for the revolution in 1577. That said, many parts of the country secretly wish to break free of the Federation, though most, having been part of the Federation for *AHEM* over 100 years, disagree.
 * And they were part of Russia in OTL for even longer yet they still rebelled away eventually, though.
 * Yes, and 100 years of relative freedom and peace, Now there is chaos, tyranny and anarchy. People will look back to the days of the Good old RF that they lived in and eventually liberated them.
 * Yes, and 100 years of relative freedom and peace, Now there is chaos, tyranny and anarchy. People will look back to the days of the Good old RF that they lived in and eventually liberated them.

1572
'''A kingdom is discovered in OTL Philippines, being centered on the city of Butuan. Meanwhile, Muhammad ul-Halim, a local noble from the island of Sug (OTL Sulu), stages an uprising against the Bruneian government, and manages to take over the surrounding islands and the Bruneian territory on the big island at east (OTL Mindanao), and declares the independence of the region as the Sultanate of Sulu, with himself as Sultan. Meanwhile, another sultanate is established nearby by the Magindanaw people.'''


 * Portugal continues building up its infrastructure on the south. Meanwhile, in Açores, another volcanic eruption happens on the Ilha do Pico. Meanwhile, in Antília, São Tomé expands 400 sq km inland, and Santa Inês expands 700 sq km inland. Meanwhile, in Brasil, Pará expands 600 sq km along the Maranhão, while São Vicente expands 800 sq km in Rio da Prata, Transplatina expands 1150 sq km along the Paraná, and 750 inland near São Guilherme. Meanwhile, Garcia of Coimbra, still acting as regent, arranges a betrothal of Infante Garcia with Isabel, the daughter of the Duke of Barcelos. Meanwhile, a town that grew around the feitoria of Lagos, and is named homonymously, receives its carta de foral.
 * Nippon-koku expands more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The Satomi Clan builds their military up and Satomi Hidefumi continues planning again. Meanwhile the Rokkaku and Mononobe clans begins their war against the Fujiwara clan. Elsewhere, the Honda and Tsugaru clans continues war against the Akechi and Imagawa clans. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 400 km and 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 400 km.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Manchuria and New Harbin colonies by 500 sq km each.
 * Cyprus fights back against the Caliphate invaders however the island is taken (it's pretty darn obvious I'm going to lose, isn't it?) The royal family flees to Nea Lefkosia and sets up a government in exile there. Guerrilla fighters retreat into the mountains and continue to attack the Caliphate invaders with the support of the royal family.
 * If you're okay with being conquered by the Caliphate without an algorithm then I'll greatly appreciate it. I'll owe you a favour or two. VonGlusenburg (talk to Von!) 19:28, January 5, 2013 (UTC)
 * I think that's what it means when he says the royal family flees and is setting up a gov't in exile.
 * Burgundy: The Kingdom offers the Cyprian royal family to remain at Burgundy as a show of our support your nation and Charles of Burgundy Ask The royal family for a royal marriage. While this, the Military is Built up and the Economic and infrastructure, and Recovery plans are drawn to recover Cyprus after dealing with the Kappelists and the German Civil war ,colonies expand Neu Antwerp 750 sq km, Venezuela 500 sq km, Antilia expands 750 sq km, Argentium 500 sq km, Brasilea 750 sq km, Nouvelle Dijon expands 250 sq km and Nouveau Charlesopolis 250 sq km, the Anarcadier expands 250 sq km. Anna is continuing her search for a royal marriage.
 * Scandinavia builds up its military and economy. Infrastructure is built up, connecting provincial capitals with the rest of the country. Nya Danmark expands by 2100 sq km. Britta Klingenberg works with other famous Scandinavian artists (most notably Bjorn Nyborg) to collaborate on a large painting.
 * Venice builds up its military. The Straits of Gibraltar remain closed to Caliphate and expatriate ships.
 * Papal States: After discussions with the Church, the Pope expresses his wish that war should not be fought over a sliver of land. In a letter sent from the Pope, Tunisia and the Madhi are offered the Cape of Alfons instead of fighting over it, to protect from further destruction and loss of lives. Before the province can answer, the majority of the inhabitants of Cape of Alfons escape the cape with the help of the Papal Navy, and are relocated in Corsica and Provence. Infrastructure continues to improve the quality of life in Rome, and even in the continually-converted island of Corsica. Meanwhile, colonial expansion continues, as the profits from crops continue to help expand the Navy. If Europe can avoid a great deal of war this decade, the Pope plans to try to start a colony in Asia, possibly in the Indian region.
 * The Mahdi agrees to this deal and lets them leave. However he supplies them all with copies of his final Qu'arn and urges them to convert to Mahdi Islam before it is too late and they are left behind in the day of judgement.
 * You do understand that those books are likely going to be fueling an Inqusition bonfire.
 * Yeah, but the Mahdi is so far up is own arse so he thinks this would make an actual difference.
 * Rajputana expands the military and continues to train the populace the fight an underground war of hit and run if the Caliphate does invade. More people convert to Sikhism.
 * The Caliphal Province of Tunis, after gaining the land that the Emir considers reasonable, declares war on Naples instead, seeking to regain the Emirate of Sicily.
 * The Caliphal Province of Morocco declares war on Granada, using it and Algiers' Mediterranean navies to land on Granadan territory.
 * The Caliphal Province of Nubia declares war on Darfur.
 * The Caliphal Province of Syria's Regent helps with the wars in Granada and Naples. The Emir's family remains in the River of Hashem, celebrating Ibrahim's first birthday in a Syriac village.
 * The Caliphal Province of Palestine continues warring against the Zulu.
 * The Caliphal Province of Egypt declares war on the Sultanate of Ternate, hoping to gain the Spice Isles.
 * Where's Ternate?
 * It's in the map of the Majapahit collapse. It's the Spice Islands east of Sulawesi (the isle where Egypt's colony is).


 * Brandenburg expands its military and economy. Troops from all over the empire (of Brandenburg) are garrisoned along the border. A son is born to Wilhelm and Annemarie, heir to the thrones of Austria and Brandenburg and transferrable king of Aragon. Wilhelm, satisified with the Brandenburgish situation for now, travels to Aragon to go on a tour of his realm. His brother Frederick stays as regent in Brandenburg. The fleet in Mataram helps them conquer Sumba, now that the conquest of Sasak is over.
 * The Imperial Government orders all troops fighting in the Kappelist war to return home and all troops held on reserve to move to the eastern front in case of a war with the Caliphate.
 * Luxembourg expands its economy and infrastructure. Louis XI dies and Louis XII becomes the Grand Duke. He secretely begins to prepare to get rid of Burgundy surrounding him, so he contact Scandinavia and Brandenburg and asks and if they might be willing to help.
 * The Mayan Empire continues expanding north. Xaman expands 1000 km south. Orthodoxy continues its ascent in the Empire.
 * The Caliphate Province of Circassia builds up its economy to help fund the war.
 * The Caliphate Province of Al-Slaveit works on its military to help the war effort.
 * The Caliphate Province of Crimea builds up its military.
 * The Caliphate Province of Georgia works on its economy.
 * The Caliphate Province of West Qoyunlu declares war on Venice, beingly largely annoyed by the ship blovkade, Cilesia and Karaman also lead certain attacks.
 * The Caliphate Province of East Qoyunlu builds its economy to come back from the war.
 * The Caliphate Province of Cilicia works on its economy.
 * The Caliphate Province of Persia builds up its economy.
 * The Caliphate Province of Iraq works on building up its economy.
 * The Caliphate Province of Trebizond works on its economy.
 * The Caliphate Province of Karaman conquers Cyprus.
 * The Caliphate Province of Dimurats work on their military to support the Caliph.
 * The Caliphate Province of Mangyastau work on their military to support the Caliph.
 * The Caliphate Province of Aqmola work on their military to support the Caliph.
 * The Caliphate Province of Bukhara work on their military to support the Caliph.
 * The Caliphate Province of Turkistan works on its military.
 * The Caliphate Province of Xwarezm works on its military.
 * Many rogue groops still go throughout Russia, massacaring whole cities. There is a buisness also going on for the more corrupt Muslims, who see the profit in looting whole cities and taking money from the dead. The growth of these groups increase exponentially, to a point where the Russian States combined have a population of about two million. The Mahdi, now slightly concerned, reason because he needs labour to upkeep his troops makes an official proclamation that it is against the will of God to massacre cities in whole.
 * Is anyone seeing this? is anyone? how many people have to die for this to happen. what you are saying is that about 18+ million people (Russian states had at least, at least 20 million population before the attack easy), most of whom have at least one trained man in their hosehold, died at the hand of less than 10 000 within one year, there arent even enough people that are even willing to do that. Nope, not buying it at all.
 * You don't have to buy it. If each household had 'one armed man', they would have fought in the war of Russian Conquest. Henceforth, the population of non-Muslims who are armed is relatively small as of after the conquest. And I'm not sure you get the scale these people are taking this. They literally go city to city and just wipe all of it out, leaving behind ghost towns.
 * Did you even read my post in 1571? the Novgorodian GP realized that even if they could repell the Muslims, they would lose a significant number of population, so he did what Russia did during the Napoleonic invasion. Created ghost cities and burned crops. Nobody was in Novgorod during the capture, and Nicolas I disassembled the druzhina to wait for the opportune moment to strike.
 * You can't do that for every city, otherwise you'll just have a gigantic nomad population with no food source, which will increase the number of deaths even more by starvation.
 * Attacks and raids continue against Muslim armies in Novgorod. The Men in The Russian states (pending plausibility check which I am almost certain it will pass) are very good at repelling attacks by rogue Muslim cells with the help of Spetsnaz units and partisans, deaths not surpassing 10 000.
 * That's excessive meddling with a nation that is not yours. As said the turn before, a few minor comment such as some resistance and such I can take, but not controlling assassinations and such.
 * Say what? how is that not implausible, I am playing as the colonies and the governement in exile, and people dont like the current governement because of all the attacks and relative anarchy. In any case, you crossed even parts you said you are ok with, i.e. resistance, you dont like assasination this year? fine.
 * The Caliphate Province of Oman amps up its military to help the Mahdi's wars.
 * The Caliphate Province of Nejd builds up its military as whole armies are sent to go patrol the desert to find and kill the Dabbat al-ard who are apparently killing people in the desert.
 * The Caliphate Province of Shaybah builds up its military as the Shaybahan navy leads new efforts for the Mahdi to rule the Indian Ocean. Mahdi Islam grows in popularity.
 * The Caliphate Province of Afghanistan builds up its economy to help fuel the Mahdi's war effort.
 * The Caliphate Province of Balochistan builds up its economy to help fuel the Mahdi's war effort. Mahdi Islam becomes even more popular.
 * The Caliphate Province of Koli builds up its military as Mahdi Islam becomes even more popular and Koli prepares for the day of judgement.
 * The Caliphate Province of Gujarat builds up its military to help fuel the Mahdi's war effort. Lots of Mahdi Islam Imans go & spread the new religion with lots going into Bengal and Rajaputana to do so.
 * The Caliphate Province of Deccan builds up its military to help fuel the Mahdi's war effort. Skirmishes begin into Bengal and lots of Mahdi Islam propaganda is sent into the nation.
 * The Caliphate Province of Candar builds up its military as Candar ships supply the Caliphate war efforts via Black sea trade routes. Mahdi Islam becomes very popular in the province.
 * The Caliphate Province of Rumelia builds up its military as it invades Serbia.
 * The Caliphate Province of Anatolia builds up its military as it recovers from fighting the Byzantines. Mahdi Islam becomes very popular in the province.
 * The Caliphate Province of Wallachia builds up its military as it invades Transylvania.
 * The Caliphate province of Al Yunaan builds up its military to help support the Caliphate's wars and keeping unrest to a minimum in the province.

1573
'''Some tribal chiefs on the OTL Visayas Islands form an confederation. Meanwhile, an Hindu kingdom forms in the island of Cebu.'''

The Aymará tribes break away from the Inca Empire.


 * Portugal continues improving its infrastructure. Meanwhile, Infante Garcia's marriage is realized. Meanwhile, in Brasil, São Sebastião expands 600 sq km inland, while Paranaguá expands 900 sq km inland. Meanwhile, in Pará, an village is founded on the bansk of the Maranhão, being called Santarém, after the Portuguese city of the same name. Meanwhile, in Antília, São Tomé expands 900 sq km inland. Meanwhile, Transplatina expands 1500 sq km north, now following two rivers. The westernmost one is called Salgado by the explorers, and the easternmost is considered to be the continuation of the Paraná. One settlement is founded near the bifurcation of the two rivers, being called Santa Fé de Vera Cruz. Meanwhile, in Loanda, Loanda expands 350 sq km south, and Benguela expands 150 sq km south.
 * Brandenburg expands its military and economy. More men are drafted and sent to the border, but even more are sent to Courland to be on the defense. Neu Berlin expands 2100 sq km. The Governor of Neu Berlin deploys a small expedition to the former Russian colony in the north, having heard that the Russians are defeated. The dying colonists accept aid from Neu Berlin and agree to live off Neu Berlin for the time being. Meanwhile Mataram invades Wahali after the victory of Sumba last year, and the fleet continues to use foreign modern technology to shock and defeat those attacked. The fleet in Mataram also continues to attempt building technology not unlike what they already have to increase their supplies.
 * You understood it wrong again. The 75% means that if you could expand 1000 sq km per turn, if you use a full turn, you only can expand 750 sq km. This 75% is not to be multiplied.
 * So it's 6300?
 * This expansion fiasco has gone on long enough. 75% of something will never be more than the original number-- it's simple math. Let's end the confusion. You expand 2000 for age and 100 sq km as a bonus for a total of 2100 sq km.
 * 4725 is less than 6300...
 * Those numbers are horribly wrong. Collie is acquainted with the rules and has stated multiple times that your bonuses are wrong. 2100 is the way to go... at least until the 100th year anniversary of your colony.
 * So obviously the rules don't matter...okay then. 2100 it is.
 * Luxembourg expands economy and infrastructure. Louis XII continues to oppose Burgundy.
 * Brandenburg denies the Luxembourgish request of last year.
 * The Imperial Government decides that the new capital will be in Switzerland, and a city along the Alps will be chosen.
 * Nippon-koku expands more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The Satomi Clan builds their military up and Satomi Hidefumi makes a deal with the Fujiwara clan: if Satomi help Fujiwara in the war against the Rokkaku and Mononobe clans, then Fujiwara would join into the Satomi clan but the Fujiwara still gets to rule their own area while being part of Satomi. The Fujiwara clans accepts, and soon the Satomi clan helps the Fujiwara clan in their war against the Rokkaku and Mononobe clans. Elsewhere, the Honda and Tsugaru clans continues war against the Akechi and Imagawa clans. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 400 km and 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 400 km.
 * Cyprus continues its guerrilla attacks on the Caliphate invaders. Nea Lefkosia develops slightly faster due to it becoming the new hub of Cyprus.
 * @ Von, yeah sure take it over without an algorithm. An algorithm will only prolong the pain, LOL. 
 * Thank you so much, I owe you one :) ~Von.
 * Scotland's economy improves as the government encourages trade. Many new buildings are built in the land, giving jobs for the people of Scotland. The increase of merchants convinces the king to fund an exploratory voyage in effort to secure a Scottish place in the international sea trade which is picking up.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Manchuria and New Harbin colonies by 500 sq km each.
 * Saxony (Hello everyone, I'm back!) The Elector sends an official letter of thanks to the King of Brandenburg for assistance in the Kappelist war. The country continues to get back onto its feet, with buildings being rebuilt and life returning to normal. An Army Corps is stationed in newly-occupied Altmark, and a (Catholic) provisional government is set up. Prince Krederick Karl marries the daughter of the former ruler of Altmark to strengthen the Saxon occupation. In the winter, Elector Otto dies, with his son Rupprecht taking over as ruler.
 * Anhalt: The sovereign Prince, Leopold, falls ill, and his son takes over power as Regent. The army begins restructuring and rebuilding after the war. The land generally rebuilds from the war.
 * Archbishopric of Magdeburg: The new Archbishop sends priests to Saxon Altmark to spread Catholicism in what was a Kappelist land. The episcopal army is also rebuilt from the damage sustained in the war. His Grace the Archbishop preaches a Homily about the growing threat of the Caliphate heathens, saying that Christian Europe should be constantly weary and prepared for any moves by the heathens, who truly are the spawn of Satan.
 * China expands its military, especially its navy. Meanwhile, a wave of urbanization sweeps over China.
 * Scandinavia builds up its military and economy. Infrastructure is built up, connecting provincial capitals with the rest of the country. Nya Danmark expands by 2100 sq km. Britta Klingenberg and Bjorn Nyborg continue working on a collaborative painting.
 * Venice builds up its military. The Straits of Gibraltar remain closed to Caliphate and expatriate ships. The navy defends Crete and mainland Venice, making a naval assault from the Caliphate very, very difficult.
 * The Mahdi is excited at the win over Venice and Cyprus has the Caliphate grows even stronger in the Mediterranean. Inspired by the victories of his generals, the Mahdi decides to leave Warsaw and he launches a massive assault on the Holy Roman Empire itself with the Mahdi leading his armies to attack Bohemia and Brandenburg as the two nations are invaded.
 * Papal States: The Pope continues to address his fierce opposition on the Caliphate, and that their tyranny must be halted. Innocent inhabitants of the Cape of Alfons continue to return to the Papal States, and the Pope notices many of them are bearing with them Qur'ans. He also hears word of attacks on Venice, and sends military aid to assist them with their war. Colonial efforts are put on hold until the Caliphate oppression stops. Infrastructural efforts are the greatest improvement in Rome in years, as many come to visit the Pope as he holds Christmas mass. Kappelist conversion efforts continue, as thousands are returned to the One True Faith and openly express their gratitude to the Church for saving them from the heresy from their previous governments.
 * The Mayan Empire continues expanding north, and arrives at a river (OTL Rio Grande), which they name the Likin River. They decide to avoid European contact for now, and expand along the southern border of the Likin. Xaman expands south by 1000 km, and Orthodoxy keeps expanding in the Empire.
 * Burgundy: Military build up continues, as well as the economic ambits and the infrastructure. While this, Charles and Anna continue seeking a royal marriage. While this, several paths are built along the Kingdom, colonies expand Neu Antwerp 850 sq km, Venezuela 500 sq km, Antilia expands 750 sq km, Argentium 500 sq km, Brasilea 850 sq km, Nouvelle Dijon expands 250 sq km and Nouveau Charlesopolis 250 sq km, the Anarcadier expands 250 sq km, the Council gives further autonomy to the Netherlands and near Amsterdam Jan Leeghwater discovers about the windmills and proposes the governor of Holland to drain lakes along the coastline to gain land from the northern sea, he agrees to do so.
 * Attacks on supply lines of Muslims continue. More firearms and weapons are stashed, and the fires of blacksmiths seem to keep going throughout the night. More attacks by Muslims are repelled by the Red Hand and partisans. Assassin Nikita Romanov, son of Vecheslav Romanov, the one who killed the Caliphal governors, infiltrates the Novgorodian governor's kitchen and poisons him, as well as many other Caliphal officials under the pseudonym Ivan kalashnikov. His false conversion to Islam was sanctioned by the Patriarch for the good of Russia. More anarchy continues and the colonies are growing by 1000 sq km due to secret evacuations via Baltica and Finland with refugees. The Red Rose should only number about 1000 max now.
 * No type of intoxicant is allowed in Islam, therefore all types of alcohol and most illegal drugs. The Red Hand is also severely outnumbered compared to the rogues.
 * Actualy, what is banned is fermented plants and their fruits (or anything that grows or something like that), mead, which is made out of fermented honey, is a neat loophole in that respect, and thus the only type of alcohol Muslims can drink. It's a neat fun fact actually... and Novgorod produced a lot of it. And why can't refugees leave the country? They are being evacuated once they leave the nation.
 * Sorry, kinda just crossed the whole thing because I was lazy. And every type of intoxicant is illegal. Look up surah Al-Meada 5:90/
 * ​OK then, my bad.
 * The Red Hand is aided by various rebel druzhina members. EVERY SINGLE MALE ABLE ADULT RUSSIAN IS ATTACKING YOUR 'RED ROSE'. It is no where close to that.
 * Well, not every single male adult. But many. Guerrilla warfare!
 * Yeah, this is saying there is a scenario where the Russians didn't fight at all but were just conquered, which is not the case. A small minority of houses have trained/armed men, considering Russia has had a war with the Mahdiate. So the numbers for Christian Russian males is pretty low right now, also considering rogue band attacks which easily outnumber and outpower resistance.
 * Moscow got the brunt of the attack, and I dont know what Moscow did, but Novgorod used their superior technology to their advantage, but eventualy ran out of ammo and got overwhelmed, and the Grand Prince felt that Keeping his people alive was more important than fighting off Muslims so that they can completely decimate them when their forces are stretched too thin due to warmongering. And also, guns, these men are not armed, they are trained to fight with weapons, follow orders, and make makeshift weapons with things usualy found on a farm and fight with them(since most farms have axes, they learn to fight with axes). And most households only sent one male, who got trained, and then usualy trained his male siblings to do the same. What you misunderstand, guns, is that not everyone is armed(that would be impossible to create that many weapons in general), but everyone, some better than others, are trained to adequatly fight off invaders with household items such as scithes and axes, and for the lucky ones that can hunt, with bows.
 * Mmm. They are going to be slaughtered by mass numbers of rogues with guns.
 * Guns of the time are very slow to reload, and not especialy accurate. These rogues can't possibly number more than 10 000(very realisticly, since if Muslims believe end of world they would be at home preying to be sent to heavan on judgement day, not riding killing cities), and they should not be all that well trained. One shot is all it takes to take the rogue out for a minute while he reloads. Time enough for a man to stick an axe in his back, or slice off his head. Anyway, this is clogging up the game page, may I suggest moving this to the talk page? -Lx
 * The Caliphate Province of Oman amps up its military to help the Mahdi's wars.
 * The Caliphate Province of Nejd builds up its military for various reasons.
 * The Caliphate Province of Shaybah builds up its military and Mahdi Islam grows in popularity too.
 * The Caliphate Province of Afghanistan builds up its economy to help fuel the Mahdi's war effort. Mahdi Islam becomes even more popular.
 * The Caliphate Province of Balochistan builds up its economy to help fuel the Mahdi's war effort. Mahdi Islam becomes even more popular.
 * The Caliphate Province of Koli builds up its military as Mahdi Islam becomes even more popular and Koli prepares for the day of judgement.
 * The Caliphate Province of Gujarat builds up its military to help fuel the Mahdi's war effort. Lots of Mahdi Islam Imans go & spread the new religion with lots going into Bengal and Rajaputana to spread Mahdi Islam too.
 * The Caliphate Province of Deccan builds up its military to help fuel the Mahdi's war effort. Skirmishes begin into Bengal and lots of Mahdi Islam propaganda is sent into the nation.
 * The Caliphate Province of Candar builds up its military to help the war effort. Mahdi Islam becomes very popular in the province.
 * The Caliphate Province of Rumelia builds up its military as it invades Serbia.
 * The Caliphate Province of Anatolia builds up its military sending many troops to aid campaigns across the Mahdiate. Mahdi Islam becomes more popular in the province too.
 * The Caliphate Province of Wallachia builds up its military as it invades Transylvania.
 * The Caliphate province of Al Yunaan builds up its military to help support the Caliphate's wars and keeping unrest to a minimum in the province.
 * The Government-In-Exile of Muscovy continues inciting the Druzhinas in Muscovy and all Russia to rise up, heavily outnumbering the 'Red Rose'. Plans for the Great Insurrection (as it is known) are shifted up to 1575. Meanwhile, throughout Muscovy, the word is spread. The Red Hand announces in every town in Russia that 'for every Russian, every Christian killed by the 'Red Rose', ten Muslims must die. For every year of injustice under them, ten years must be inflicted upon the Muslims.' Patrols of Caliphal soldiers are randomly slaughtered in the street, and it is no longer safe in Muscovy, Rostov, Yaroslavl, Ivansgrad, or Tver for Muslims to roam the streets alone. There are some districts in each city which entirely attempt to keep out Caliphial soldiers, and they are only broken by massed attacks of the soldiers. Overall, though, the Caliphate rules over Muscovy with an Iron hand.
 * In Poland, though all are massively opposed to the Caliphate, more and more, people clamor for independence from both the Caliphate and the Federation.

1574
''' The former Venetian Antillian colonies declare independance as the Federated States of Antillia. The first Doge of the FSA ,Feliciano Vargas, is sworn in at an elaborate ceremony in the Capital of Nuova Venexia. The FSA begins the process of uniting their three territories. '''
 * This is ridiculous and implausible. Besides, it's against the rules. Venice was not annexed. Also, why didn't any other defeated country have their colonies declare independence?
 * Yep those colonies aren't going to rebel away, the war didn't reach them anyway. The higher taxes on the colonists and the lack of resources though would annoy them, probably slowing down expansion but unless the situation gets a lot more deadly then they won't declare independence.
 * I think a good scenario in this case is that Indian attacks (which seem kinda absent) would destroy some Venetian colonies since they were occupied at war.
 * Aside of the Castillian name for this ruler (this is an Italian-speaking colony.)

''' After many years of inactivity, the Bengali government is seen to be a nuisance and they are assassinated by a group of Mahdi Islam followers. This sends Bengal into civil disarray as the various ethic groups in Bengal's empire sees this as their chance to escape imperial rule. The Sultanate of Brunei breaks away from Bengal as its own independent sultanate too. Their vassal on Sri Lanka splits between the Kingdoms of Jaffna and the Kingdom of Kotte.However, Kotte itself collapses soon after, splitting itself between the kingdoms of Sitawaka, Raigama and Kandy, while a Kotte remnant stabilizes itself on the western coast, but doesn't seem to control more than that region. '''
 * Portugal continues building up its infrastructure. Meanwhile, in Antília, São Tomé expands 1000 sq km north, and in Brasil, São Vicente expands 900 sq km along the Tietê and Bahia expands 600 sq km inland. In Rio da Prata, Transplatina expands 900 sq km along the Paraná, also expanding 300 sq km north inland around Santa Fé and 700 west inland, near the Salgado. Meanwhile, after a proposal of the Capitão-donatário Ordonho de Celanova, the Duke Garcia divides Transplatina into two capitanias, Paraná and Santa Maria, to avoid overextension of the capitania. Francisco Giraldes receives the capitania of Santa Maria, and Ordonho receives Paraná, and places its capital on Rosário. Meanwhile, two archdioceses are created in the New World, as the only archdiocese on the colonies was São Salvador da Bahia. Those new archdioceses are placed in Lara, Antília (OTL Boston), and in Santa Maria, Rio da Prata.
 * China continues to expand its military.
 * Nippon-koku expands more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The Satomi Clan builds their military up and help the Fujiwara fight against the Rokkaku and Mononobe clans. Elsewhere, the Honda and Tsugaru clans continues war against the Akechi and Imagawa clans. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 400 km and 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 400 km.
 * Cyprus continues to support guerilla attacks in Cyprus itself against the Caliphate invaders. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 400 sq km, Nea Larnakaby 400 sq km, and Nea Lemesos by 200 sq km.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Manchuria and New Harbin colonies by 500 sq km each.
 * Apache: An ambitious Warchief Govind storms into the an Elder Council session and calls to his men to kill all who do not support him. 95 out of 125 Counciliars are executed and the ones that were executed were replaced by men loyal to Govind. Govind declares him Great Warchief and all councilars must be appointed by the central government. Great Warchief Govind collects his tribe and members of other tribes and establishes the beggining of the first city Ekta in honor of the uniter. Ekta is founded on a Mesa and a rough system of water transporting begins because of the centralized living. 70% of the Apache people live in settled farming villages.
 * Scandinavia builds up its military and economy. Infrastructure is built up, connecting provincial capitals with the rest of the country. Nya Danmark expands by 2100 sq km. Britta Klingenberg and Bjorn Nyborg continue working on a collaborative painting, though it is not disclosed what the painting will have--leaving mystery. They work in a chamber within the Palassen Skandinavia in Stockholm.
 * Venice builds its post-war economy and begins repairs. (Since that event will be removed) the colonies expand at half-rate, each expanding by 500 sq km. Detachments of men are sent to the already-fortified colonies to defend against any outside attack. The navy withdraws to the coast of friendly Portugal, near Algarve where they are under orders to assault any Caliphate or expatriate ship leaving the Straits.
 * The rogues in Pol al-Jakub now settle down as a majority of the population has been killed and there is not much more to loot. It is estimated that the rogues make up 40% of the population, as they make communities to upkeep themselves until the day of Judgement.
 * Many rogues originating from the Muslim parts of former Russia and refugees from begin the 'final push'. This is high sense of alertness, the killings increase, unlike in Pol al-Jakub. The rogue bands go around burning crops in Novgrod, Al-thalch and Muscovy literally burning towns down to the root, burning forest, making the winter exeptionally cruel, killing of even the rogues, but even more Russians who are unprepared to go a winter without food or heat. or by those pushed out by the Russian gov't in exile, a house. Russia's female population outnumbers the male by 3:1, causing many rogues to also stop killing, but in this case be slave-capturers, where the women are sent to the Qoyunlus, where their life is spared from 'Russia's Hardest Winter'.
 * WHOA. 3:1? Look, Russia will have had a roughly even birthrate here, OK? 1:1. This means that around 12 million people (In ALL of Russia) are male, and 12 million are female. At this point, the 'Red Rose' comes in and starts slaughtering people. For this to get to a three to one ration, you need to kill nine million people in five years! Hitler barely beat that! And he had concentration camps, machine guns, gas cahmbers... come to think of it, since he started around 1935, Hitler DIDN'T beat that! If he killed 11 million (six million Jews and five million others) people in ten years, we then work out that he killed 5.5 million in the first five years. Are you honestly suggesting you could do 3.5 million better 350 years earlier? IMPLAUSOGASM.
 * Many rogues arrive in Sicily where they start the same tactics as in Russia, but as the island is small compared to Russia, are much more successful, as rebels have nowhere to hide, they slow down by the end of the year as in Mahdi's First Qur'an, God says that the last year, if spent praying for mercy, will erase all sins you have ever done, unconditionally.
 * This year receives the largest amount of pilgrims ever to go on Hajj, as the people of all different colour, languages and ethnicities pour into the city of Mecca. It is a wonderful sight to see, the economy of the city has poured into the treasury in tons of gold as donations from people around the world to have a merit on the Day of Judgement. Among the pilgrims, Ahmed Ali, the musician, after his return from Africa, and his service to Mahdi in the taking of Gibraltar, has made Hajj, making the scene that much more delightful.
 * Brandenburg expands its military and economy. Neu Berlin expands 2100 sq km. Mataram invades Bima. After the war is over, the fleet contracts help from the conquered territories and overthrows the Muslim Matarami government. The fleet admiral Niel Kaffen declares the conquered territories part of the Brandenburgish Empire (which is really part of the greater HRE), and that the Germans will continue expanding along the islands. Two ships are sent home to deliver the news. Meanwhile we continue to get ready for the war. We send more troops to Courland. The government of Brandenburg, Aragon, and Austria continues to remain in three separate bodies, although the single monarchy remains based in Brandenburg, moving to Vienna and whatever the capital of Aragon is frequently. The wartime capital is moved towards Hesse due to Berlin's proximity to the Caliphate border.
 * I think the capital of Aragon is either Zaragoza or Barcelona.
 * Mataram is an Islamic sultanate on the other side of the world, you've not conquered them or anything and your currently being invaded by the Mahdiate. You will not be allowed to control Mataram until you invade it and conquer it.
 * Tibet: The Sumetra expedition fleet contacts the government of Pasai. Confused at the lack of response from the Bengalese government about the Arakan-Pegu issue, the Tibetan government sends out diplomats to contact the government of Pegu (from the Shan Sultanate). The elections in Tibet commence, with Cheyong Heu running again. Sayon Tsu-Heu, the Third Dalai Lama, travels through Nepal and Bhutan. The Wacheng exclave continues expanding the navy, while Tibet and its other vassals focus on economic development. Routes from the Shan Sultanate and Ava to Arakan and Pegu are improved, as well as routes across the Himalayas. New monasteries are built in Bhutan, southern Tibet and the Shan Sultanate.
 * France: With the war against the Kappelists finished, the King turns his attention to Normandy and Brittany, two Duchies that remain independant from France, and appear to be relatively tribal. The Army continues being built up, with new weaponry being developed, including new larger cannons, with cannonballs being produced at a rapid rate for the Army and the Navy. The Marine Royale (Royal French Navy) is officially launched by King Louis II, and former legendary pirate, Jacque Bernard, who is now Commander of the Navy. There are plans to build the Navy at least 150-200 ships, and make the largest Navy in the world. Brittany is expected to be a major place for constructing ships, and forming more access to the New World.
 * Your statement about Normandy and Brittany being tribal would be more accurate if we were playing a game set on the 10th century. And plus, Louis II lived 700 years before the things you are doing. You can't just retcon the existance of at least nine or ten louis that were kings of France before this one.
 * Saxony: Rebuilding continues. The army is improved, and is almost back to full manpower. Plans are drawn up for fortifications on the border with Brandenburg, which would serve as a second line of defence in the event of a Caliphate invasion of Brandenburg. Mass conversions back to Catholicism occur in occupied Altmark. All Altmarkish nobles who oppose the Saxon occupation are replaced with loyal Saxons, and those who support the new order are rewarded with money and membership of the order of St. Mathilda.


 * Anhalt: Rebuilding continues, and the army is improved. The old Prince dies, and is succeeded by his son, who renews his oath of allegience to the Electors of Saxony.


 * Archbishopric of Magdeburg: More missionaries are sent to Altmark. With the war over, work resumes on the Episcopal palace, which will be completed next year. The army is improved.
 * The Mahdiate Province of Gibraltar works on its navy.
 * The Caliphate Province of Oman amps up its military to help the Mahdi's wars.
 * The Caliphate Province of Nejd builds up its military for various reasons.
 * The Caliphate Province of Shaybah builds up its military and Mahdi Islam grows in popularity too.
 * The Caliphate Province of Afghanistan builds up its military and then it invades the Delhi Sultanate.
 * The Caliphate Province of Balochistan builds up its military as it invades Rajaputana.
 * The Caliphate Province of Koli builds up its military as Mahdi Islam becomes even more popular and Koli prepares for the day of judgement.
 * The Caliphate Province of Gujarat builds up its military as Bengal and Rajaputana are invaded by Gujarat.
 * The Caliphate Province of Deccan builds up its military as it invades Bengal.
 * The Caliphate Province of Candar builds up its military to help the war effort. Mahdi Islam becomes very popular in the province.
 * The Caliphate Province of Rumelia builds up its military as it invades Serbia and Montenegro.
 * The Caliphate Province of Anatolia builds up its military sending many troops to aid campaigns across the Mahdiate. Mahdi Islam becomes more popular in the province too.
 * The Caliphate Province of Wallachia builds up its military as it invades Transylvania and Hungary.
 * The Caliphate province of Al Yunaan builds up its military to help support the Caliphate's wars and keeping unrest to a minimum in the province.
 * The Mahdi continues his invasion of Bohemia and Bradenburg as he begins his final push to conquer the Holy Roman Empire. Fortunately Prague is captured by a single army led by a Syrian general, and this general kills all of Bohemia's Kappelist leadership sending the rest of Bohemia into disarray. The Mahdi meets with this Syrian general, impressed at his miracle of a victory; and upon meeting him the man proclaims to the Isa (Jesus) and he is here to help the Mahdi win this war for the glory of God. Together with Isa, the Mahdi marches on Berlin after winning another seemingly impossible victory against a huge HRE army. The only thing holding the Mahdiate together now is the charisma of its leader and his new Mahdi Islam religion which is now the dominant form of Islam.
 * I apologize for my brief absence, my intenet issues are finally resolved. The United Kingdoms of Bavaria and Thuringia begin the process of rebuilding after the devestating war with the Empire. The city of Karolin is not torched, dispite the original plans, it is left alone, a monument to the Great Patriotic War is built near the city center. The King orders the military to make defensive patterns on the eastern borders due to the fear of the growing Caliphate. Infrastructure is vastly improved. The Bavarian Bankgruppe opens more branches in Scandinvia, mainly in Oslo, Copenhagen, and Stockholm.
 * Rajputana fights many hit and run battles against the Muslim hordes killing as many Muslims as they can. Before they can regroup and attack, the Rajput fighters vanish into the hill country and Thar desert. This makes advancing extremely hard for the Caliphate that is already stretched thin. Rajputana sends alliances to the newly independent Hindu states in what was Bengal in order to create a united front against the Mahdiate. Aid is asked from Tibet and any nation willing to support us in this our hour of need.
 * In Muscovy, the Government-In-Exile (GIE) urges, via the Red Hand, that the Druzhina rise up against the 'Red Rose', which is duly followed. Parties of rogues are slaughtered by Druzhinas and Red Hand Militants, who kill them all then retreat before the army can arrive. Though the Great Insurrection has not started yet, it will next year, and all over Muscovy, people, regardless of race, are readying to o'ertrhow the oppressors.
 * In Poland, the Federationist-Secessionist feud grows even further, though when the GIE urges them to attack the 'Red Rose', they do so together. Despite this, many in the Western half of Poland suggest going it alone.
 * In Novgorod, Many more weapons are produced in the anarchy that is Caliphal Russia. With the government doing next to nothing, Red Hand and partisan druzhina elements succesfuly combat more and more 'Red Rose' elements and beat them back. More and more people start getting fed up and more weapons are stached. everyhting is in the waiting. After hearing that the Mahdi has a false Jesus in his army, Grand Prince Nicolas thinks that it is time to act, time to strike at the heart of the Caliphate during their war. So does the Patriarch, with his words, "we must not let their blasphemy and Idolatry go unpunished, let us stop the Antichrist and the apocalypse with our absolute faith in God and the Holy Catholic and Apostolic church (Catholic in this sense means universal).", blesses the Grand Prince and his generals to go to war. People all over Novgorod are being sent messages in the night to start to prepare to fight. Some families are given the locations of massive weapons stashes. (what I wanted to do here, is make it that the Mahdi hears the news, so he rushes to complete the siege of Berlin. In his haste, rushes to Berlin, and is less prepared than he should be, thus leading to the fall of the Caliphate, and the beginning of Russia's stand to the Caliphal forces and the great insurrection, but if you believe that this is too much, or too early for this, feel free to delete the parts in square brackets, because that is the part about retaking the city).
 * Um, that's not how the Caliphate will collapse. Anyway, I don't think he'd be "Prince of Sibir and the Kazan and of the Urals". Those areas will break away - I thought we had concluded.
 * When is saying that you own something necessarily mean that you own it? He just wants a message sent that Russia will stand up to his injustice, and also, I would be wanting that territory back eventually, since it stands between me and colonizing Siberia. All he controls right now is the small area around OTL Novgorod and St Petersburg, even though he has proclaimed otherwise. 
 * Yes its too early and stop telling us how to control our own nation. We decide how it breaks up not you!
 * The Mayan Empire continues expanding north along the Likin River. Xaman expands south 1000 km. The state of Ometlacatl starts accumulating more territory on OTL Hispaniola.
 * Burgundy: Many of the Pro-Pope Kappelists The lefevrists begin fleeing to the colonies as they fear that the Muslim Invasion is going to end the European Civilization, though many stay, the Lefevrist leadership begins warning Catholic and Orthodox that the end is coming and that we should save as much as Holy knowledge as we can. While this, Anna of Burgundy set his eyes for a marriage with the Royal family of the Maya empire as they share the belief in Christ (though Orthodox) and as a way to gain a political stand stronger for the Burgundians in America. While this, the Military build up continues, as well as the economic ambits and the infrastructure. Charles continues seeking a royal marriage. While this, several paths are built along the Kingdom, colonies expand Neu Antwerp 850 sq km, Venezuela 500 sq km, Antilia expands 750 sq km, Argentium 500 sq km, Brasilea 850 sq km, Nouvelle Dijon expands 250 sq km and Nouveau Charlesopolis 250 sq km, the Anarcadier expands 250 sq km.

1575
'''Thanks to invasion by the Mahdiate, several nations fall into civil disarray this year. They are the Sultanate of Delhi, Darfur, Granada, Bosnia, Serbia, Montenegro, Hungary, Transylvania, Bohemia, Slovakia and Dravida.'''
 * Portugal builds up its military. Meanwhile, in Brasil, Pará expands 600 sq km along the Maranhão, and São Vicente expands 800 sq km along the Tietê. Meanwhile, Paraná expands 2000 sq km, 1000 north along the Paraná, 300 to the north from Santa Fé, and 700 inland to the west, also from Santa Fé. In Antília, Santo Amaro expands 1000 sq km inland along a river that the natives call Merrimaque.
 * Nippon-koku expands more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The Satomi Clan builds their military up and continue to help the Fujiwara fight against the Rokkaku and Mononobe clans. Elsewhere, the Honda and Tsugaru clans continues war against the Akechi and Imagawa clans. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 400 km and 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 400 km.
 * The Mayan Empire sees a tragic year as two of the three reigning oligarchy members die. Kinich, the remaining member of the oligarchy, has a tough choice as to who will suceed them, but finally comes to rest on the decision that his cousin Ixchup (also known by the name Isabelle in Europe), his Aunt Inka's daughter, should return from her days as a diplomat in Europe and become part of the Oligarchy. Also, his cousin Ikan (son of Ikan, also known as Ivan in Europe) would become part of the Oligarchy. Ivan is of the Orthodox religion. Isabelle was converted to Catholicism in Europe, which is none too pleasing to Kinich, but she is accepted in her homeland. As a result, many citizens start converting to Catholicism. Isabelle has two Catholic children, a daughter, Katrina (18), and a son, Kristoffer (16), who were both born in the HRE (and yes, they are available). The Empire expands to the west, along the Likin river. Xaman expands south 1000 km. Expansion in Hispaniola continues. Orthodoxy continues to grow and Catholicism begins growing.
 * Burgundy: Ferdinand of Burgundy offers a royal marriage with Katrina
 * The Mayan Empire inquires about Ferdinand. How old, what religion, what house, etc.
 * Burgundy: Ferdinand is 23 years old, Catholic and Of the House Burgundy-Valois
 * The Mayan Empire agrees to the marriage to take place within the year (next turn)
 * Brandenburg begins to pull all forces to the front. No one is sent to help the radically Klausian Bohemia but we begin to pull in forces from all over our vast empire. We ask Scandinavia and farther-off France for help. Neu Berlin expands at 1500 sq km. (Whoever had problems with Mataram, obviously you've not followed the plan all the way through. It's too far rooted in the turns of the game that are gone, and disputing it now would disrupt the game.)
 * No, I didn't but if I had seen it earlier then I'd have removed it then. But I didn't, hence I'm removing it now. For christ sake, Brandenburg is fighting for their life against the Caliphate and you think it makes sense for your nation to vassalize a Muslim nation (your hated enemies Atm) and waste all those resources on the other side of the world as you fight for your life? Not to mention Mataram won't let itself be vassalized by you! Your excuse is folly.
 * For hell's sake, the people in Berlin won't know what's happening in the Pacific and vice versa.
 * The Imperial Government is shocked at the invasion (I didn't even read about this until just now.) We begin to direct Imperial troops to the border, and we ask all the (player) states to send some sort of aid to the front to preserve the wholeness of the Empire. Meanwhile, we decide that we must not allow the Caliphate to infiltrate our borders, so all entrances along the border with the Caliphate and the Baltics are closed off.
 * Luxembourg sends military aid to assist Brandenburg. Louis XII is in great uproar about the invasion of the heartland of Europe and is shocked that these foreigners would even attempt this. (In other words, a takeover would be an implausogasm.)
 * The United Kingdoms of Bavaria and Thuringia: Despite wanting to stay neutral in world affairs, The King decides to throw the weight of the Bavarian military in with the Empire. "The threat the Caliphate is on Europe simply cannot be ignored. All Christendom MUST fight this scourge!" Bavarian troops request permission to enter into Imperial land in Bohemia to help protect Europe. Troops are also sent to Brandenburg as a gesture of good will in defending Berlin. The Bavarian Bankgruppe cuts all monetary ties with the Caliphate. The IMG is ordered to fire on Caliphate shipping and to disrupt all military supplies.
 * Permission granted.
 * Cyprus continues guerrilla tactics against the Caliphate infidels. The royal family in Nea Lefkosia manage to acquire a shipment of weapons, and manage to get the weapons into Cyprus via Kyrenia. The guerillas manage to seize a weapons depot of the Caliphate's, and took a few small villages in the area of the guerilla headquaters. They found a small republic, with the guerilla leader the head in absence of the Queen of Cyprus.
 * The Bavarian Bankgruppe offers to fund guerillas with weapons and money via the IMG.
 * Feel free to re-establish your nation of Cyprus as independent next turn ~Von.
 * Scandinavia builds up its military and economy. Infrastructure is built up, connecting provincial capitals with the rest of the country. Nya Danmark expands by 2100 sq km. King Alfonse celebrates the fall of the Caliphate (It is this year, right?). Harald Nyborg (son of famous artist Bjørn Nyborg), a famed Scandinavian general most notably from his brilliance demonstrated in the war with Naples, joins the Russians in their quest for independence.
 * Venice builds its post-war economy and continues repairs. The colonies expand at half-rate, each expanding by 500 sq km. Detachments of men are sent to the already-fortified colonies to defend against any outside attack. The navy withdraws to the coast of friendly Portugal, near Algarve where they are under orders to assault any Caliphate or expatriate ship leaving the Straits.
 * No, because the Caliphate controls the Straits of Gibraltar and wouldn't let you pass in the first place. Venice's navy has been all but destroyed by the Caliphate as you lost Sicily, Greece, Gibraltar and other territories.
 * The Mahdi Caliphate-provincial-map-1575-named.pngs all province to expand and invade their neighbours, and soon all the nations the Mahdiate borders are invaded (just so you notice this important fact). Meanwhile the Mahdi continues to march into Brandenburg and eventually reaches and sets siege to Berlin. As the Muslim year ends the Mahdi's armies continue to siege Berlin, but fighting stops that day as everybody holds their breath for the Day of Judgement, even some Christians. However, like any other day, the day passes. And an enraged group of officers storm into the Mahdi's tent at the siege of Berlin demanding answers about his predictions being wrong. The Mahdi explains some new stuff to buy some time and demands his officers to go back to besieging Berlin. The situation is calmed but people begin to grow wary of the Mahdi and Isa getting their religious predictions wrong. Eventually a few days later, through the use of a large catapult, Berlin's walls are breached and the Mahdi leads a cavalry charge into the city to destroy the city. However as he leads the charge through the destroyed wall, an arrow strikes the Mahdi in the heart. He falls off his horse dead. The charge continues as the enraged soldiers still loyal to the Mahdi vow to kill every Christian in Germany to avenge the Mahdi. Isa (Jesus) soon takes control of the army following the Mahdi's death. Isa holds a speech to rally his new army and he orders Berlin to be burnt to the ground. However, with the seemingly divine Mahdi killed and Isa demanding violence, a group of officers challenge Isa to prove his divinity during the speech. Isa fiddles about a bit telling the officers they are blasphemous but the feeling of lies begins to grow in the crowd as they demand to see a miracle performed. Isa attempts to do one but fails, and the angry soldiers arrest Isa and kill him upon learning he is a blasphemous non-divine liar of a leader. Now leaderless and their cause for war gone, the Mahdi's army's leaders begin to quarrel about who should take over. This lack of leadership allows the Christian armies defending Berlin to push back the Muslim army and defeat it. Now with the seemingly divine and unbeatable army defeated, news spreads quickly throughout the Mahdiate as Mahdi Islam is disproved and is seen as fake. As the Mahdiate learns they have been lied to my the Mahdi, all of the various peoples, nations, provinces, factions, religions and armies of the Mahdiate rebel all trying to seize power. The Mahdi Islamists try to hold onto power but they quickly lose control, and the Mahdiate falls into civil disarray.
 * Hooray! Its gone! :D
 * Dude, the algorithm doesn't even permit getting anywhere near Berlin.
 * Before Berlin, With Vecheslav Romanov as a General, the Novgorodian navy and bogatyrs are ordered to launch an invasion of Caliphal Novgorod. Their first target, Svyato-Nicolaevsk (city of St Nicholas), the former naval HQ, located at OTL st petrsburg. The Novgorodians had the element of surprise. The Fleet of Power and Retrobution, as it is now called, an amalgamation of all of Novgorod's Bogatyrs, heads the invasion. The ten ships, carrying over 6000 marines and soldiers, 2000 cavalry, and 500 guns (artillery), take the city by storm, slaughtering any and all Caliphal officials, and all Muslims that tried to escape to avoid news spreading quick of Svayto-nicolaevsk's liberation. The Mastermind of this victory, is Vecheslav Romanov, Now appointed after his victory as Voevoda of the Novgorodian Military, the highest honor below commander-in-chief, and in times of need such as these, effectively the Posadnik. In the next two weeks, the druzhinas of Novgorod are raised, as they repel all 'Red Rose' attacks. The weapon stashes are unlocked, and an army of 50 000 strong storm the city of Novgorod, evicting the city of all Caliphal troops, the governor of Novgorod, once again, is killed, but this time, of a black powder bomb designed by the Russians for that sole purpose. They kill or capture all officials of the Mahdi, but the city came at a cost, the grand prince, Nicolas, is shot in the belly in the Muslims' final retreat out of the city. After he was shot, Vecheslav evicts them out of the city with heavy losses to their side, and when he want to pursue them ,the Grand Prince stops him, "let them run, let them tell their victory to the false prophet and the antichrist, so that he will know, and so that Orthodox Russia will kill him and his kind". He dies in a Thanksgiving liturgy, taking his last communion and being absolved for all his sins via the holy unction, almost immediately canonized as a saint. Vecheslav Romanov, who was at the Grand Prince's side duing their attack, is hailed by the citizens of Novgorod as their new Grand Prince, and as the Veche bell rings on that day, he is proclaimed by the ancient rights, Of Novgorod and Pskov, Grand Prince, Prince of Sibir and of Kazan, and of the Urals, Kanada and Novorossiya, Lord. Druzhinas are raised by messengers from Romanov, commanded by his generals.I thought and hoped that I didn't need to copy paste this from 74 to 75...it gave so much more effect because it happened in 1574!!!! Goddamit! Anyway, I guess that`s how the cookie crumbles.
 * Okay, but remember no where isn't just going to give up and agree to be taken over by your new nation. Other Russian cities will want to rise up and have their own empires, leftover Muslim armies will form a state or two, other ethnic groups will form their own nations, etc. Hence, I've taken some of your stuff out of that post. Your new nation is still restricted to Novgorod and St. Petersburg and the territories in-between the two. A mere two-three generations ago, those other Russian places were independent and now they can be independent again. THEY AREN'T GOING TO GIVE IT UP! They don't care that you used to run the joint, they can now run the joint so they're going to try doing so. I'm sick of telling you this. If I need to do it again, you'll be a mere city-state again and I'll make Russia as fragmented as the HRE ~Von.
 * 'WE REALIZE THIS. Von, all that is being freed here is the portions of Russia that are ethnic Russians, who have been part of the Federation for 100 years and Russian for over 500-1000, who are in the Center of the bloody Federation. And, two-three generations ago? What the hell? Finally, all of Ethnic Russia will stay Russian. you ruled Russia for five years - no new Russians were born who believed that they were not part of the Federation. To misquote Gorbachev; "Those who do not miss the Federation have no heart. Those who do not want it back have no brain." Basically, every Russian who's cognizant of that fact (that he is Russian) has lived in the Federation and SEES HIMSELF AS A RUSSIAN. Now, this doesn't apply to the Khanates or those areas which have not been part of Russia for more than a generation, they will break away - Poland will have a massive civil war - but Novgorod and Muscovy will have pretty much the same amount of land they had at the start of the Federation. All we need is a couple of Invasions. '
 * You do understand nationalism didn't exist at the time, and that loyalty was loyalty to the king- Pskov and Nizhny Novgorod will be the same than Veliki Novgorod and Moscow.
 * Apache: The Apache expand 40 square miles southwards and 25 square miles to the East all spearheaded by the Warrior Society.
 * Rajputana begins to recover from the devastation caused by the Caliphate's invasion but the government remains mostly intact because Sanapana the capital never fell. The army regroups but is some what smaller due to the intense bloodshed. The dishearted Muslims in the south and east begin to fall back. Many forced converts to Islam throughout India return to their native Hinduism or convert the new Sikh religon.
 * Burgundy: The beginning of the downfall of the once unstoppable Caliphate surprises many. Cyprus royals and Byzantium's are offered alliance to take advantage of the fall of their greatest enemy. While this, the lefevrist continue gaining land in the Kappelist revolted nations, Military build up, infrastructure and Economic are worked on Charles continues seeking a royal marriage. While this, several paths are built along the Kingdom, colonies expand Neu Antwerp 850 sq km, Venezuela 500 sq km, Antilia expands 750 sq km, Argentium 500 sq km, Brasilea 850 sq km, Nouvelle Dijon expands 250 sq km and Nouveau Charlesopolis 250 sq km, the Anarcadier expands 250 sq km.
 * In Poland, the Great Insurrection is announced in May. The war initially goes well, with Warsaw being freed, but two months later, when the Mahdi dies, the Caliphal armies collapse. With hundreds of thousands of Red Hand militants and Druzhinas attacking them, they are forced to retreat to the coast, where they find that the Polish Navy has overtaken the ships (The Caliphals didn't destroy this, they then comandeered it). Trapped and surrounded, they attempt a desperate last stand, where nearly 200,000 Caliphals stand against a Polish army of 1,000,000 (many of these are farmers and so on, who are helping the regulars and the Red Hand. But they're trained by the Druzhina, so that's OK, then). In the insuing battle, around 30,000 Caliphals manage to sneak past the army and flee to Crimea, around 20,000 manage to flee via sea. The remaining 150,000 are either killed in the battle, the days after, or drown in the Black Sea, where thousands attempted to swim after the last Caliphal ships left. However, those leaving on ships are then tracked down by the navy and, after a battle, sunk. Many of those heading to Crimea are also killed, either in passing through Poland, Muscovy, or by the rebelling forces of Crimea. Of the 750,000 soldiers occupying Poland, barely 50,000 survive to make it back the Caliphate. There, though, the good news ends. Following the Great Battle of the Coast, the Secessionists and Federationists in the army turn on each other. The navy is almost entirely Secessionist, the Red Hand almost entirely Federationist, and the Druzhinas are split down the middle, though around 60% are Secessionists. The tension begins to be alleviated as talks are arranged. However, the assasination of the Tsar then throws everything off. In response to this, the Federationists kill three prominent Secessionists, leading to a civil war. The Eastern and Northern third of the country is Federationist, while the rest is Secessionist. The Royal family, forced out of Warsaw, into Muscovy, decides to give Novgorod the next nomination for Tsardom.
 * In Muscovy, the Great Insurrection is announced, in late April. Unlike in Poland, here there are many places for the 'Red Rose' and the Caliphals to flee to, but without the Secessionist-Federationist tension, the Muscovian units work together much better. All those suspected of being 'Red Rose' militants are put to death by impalement; a pole, around five feet high, with a spike on the end, is fixed to the ground, and the militant is then pushed on top of it. Once the skin is penetrated, he is left there, as gravity slowly pushes him down. The lucky ones are killed fast, as the spike penetrates their heart or lungs; most languish such for hours, or even days, until they slip into death. Not all are executed so, though, as it is an extremely slow process. Others are killed by having boiling water poured on them till they die, or by chopping off portions of his body until he bleeds out. The soldiers, meanwhile, are either tortured executed with the sword, or covered in alcohol or boiling oil, then burnt alive. However, many of the outer provinces, including much of the Nogai, and all Muscovian Sibir break away. The main Ryazan- Muscovy-Tver-Ivansgrad area doesn't break away, as they are all ethnic Russians... and of course, there are a million Muscovian troops standing around there.


 * So two million troops in 16 million people. That's an eighth of the population. You'll be glad to see your population starve, I assume.
 * That's not how it's going to go about. Saamwiil, the Humble 22:56, January 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Guns, that was a bit ridiculous with the numbers and not on time. Logically, the taking of Novgorod would increase Russian morale to the point where they could rise up. When I take back my territory by force, I will have an army of 100 000 strong. You could, theoretically, draft one million people, but it would be highly difficult to do. and yes, the starving population is also something. Remember how I said that only 25% of Muslims would be willing? That's why. They don't want to have families starve. And we can talk population later. Having an army of two milllion in the 15th century is not very plausible because you have to raise the army. You can have two million fight overtime total, but not all at once.-Lx (leave me a message) 02:02, January 9, 2013 (UTC)
 * Papal States: The Pope continues his conversion efforts, and most of the heretics have now found the true path of Christ. Meanwhile, the Pope is glad to hear word of the Caliphate's civil disarray, and explains to the people that such a militant heresy cannot withstand itself. He offers refuge to the Christian peoples from the Caliphate that wish to flee the violence, and even the Muslims who wish to escape the hardships of Islam and the Caliphate (who would have to be converted, of course). Colonial expansion also continues, as the economy picks up from the great amount of crops grown and materials brought back. As well, in accordance with recent slavery concerns, the Pope creates a Papal bull that prohibits the Catholic nations of Europe from using Native Indians as slaves.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Manchuria and New Harbin colonies by 500 sq km each.

1576
''' The Dimuratis officially re-establish their independence. Other nations declare independence from the Caliphate too, including the Christian Kingdom of Sicily, Cyprus, the Confederation of Greece, Bosnia, Montenegro, the Grand Duchy of Bohemia (under a new moderate Kappelist leadership), Lithuanian Kingdom, Moscow, Novogorod, Ryazan, Sibir Khanate, the Sultanate of the Ottomans, Emirate of Shaybah, Republic of Comchellak, Sultanate of Bengal, the Sultanate of Ganjanan and the Emirate of Crimea. Other nations invade the crumbling Caliphate to take territory for themselves, too, including Granada, Königsberg, Rajaputana, Tibet, Zunghar, Uyghur and Ternate. Otherwise, other nations are trying to emerge from the rubble of the Caliphate and most of the world remains in anarchy. '''

''' A man officially declares himself the Shah of a re-formed Persian Empire. He seizes control of the site of the ancient capital of Persepolis, intending to restore it as a symbol of his power. Until then he takes the city of --- as his capital. '''

'''You are fixated on the Dimuratis O_o... Also, isn't Persepolis a small bit too far from the Dimurats to get to? Also, I don't think any large empire will result immediately like this, for plausibility sakes.'''

'''That's another nation. It's a new Persian Empire, not Dimurat. That's still mostly in Central Asia. And how many times do I have to correct the denonym for Dimurat. It's Dimurati, not Dimurat. You call people from Iraq Iraqis, not simply Iraq.'''

''' Some of the coastal areas of Poland, particularly the ones which used to be part of the short-lived Kingdom of Prussia, join the city-state of Königsberg. '''


 * Portugal's economy improves. Meawhile, in Brasil, São Vicente expands 700 sq km along the Tietê, and Nhoesembé expands 500 sq km inland. Meanwhile, in Antília, Santo Amaro continues expanding along the Merrimaque, this time 1000 sq km being taken. Meanwhile, on Rio da Prata, Paraná expands 1100 sq km along the Paraná and 1100 sq km inland west from Santa Fé.
 * Nippon-koku expands more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The Satomi Clan builds their military up and continue to help the Fujiwara fight against the Rokkaku and Mononobe clans and by the Eighth Month, both the Rokkaku and Mononobe clans are defeated and are annexed into the Satomi, and by the Ninth Month the Fujiwara clan joins into the Satomi clan while still getting to rule their own area under the Satomi. The Honda and Tsugaru clans continues war against the Akechi and Imagawa clans. Empress Hakurei dies and the Satomi clan pays their respects, and soon Emperor Hatsuhiko takes the throne. In the Eleventh Month, Satomi Hidefumi decides to step down and Satomi Kimiyasu takes power as the leader of the Satomi clan. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 400 km and 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 400 km.
 * Scandinavia builds up its military and economy. Infrastructure is built up, connecting provincial capitals with the rest of the country. Nye Norge expands by 2100 sq km. Harald Nyborg remains in Russia and leads the charges alongside Novgorodian general Romanov. He, too, witnessed the death of Grand Prince Nicolas. King Alfonse returns to Portugal. With the threat of Caliphate invasion gone, he leaves happily. In his place he leaves his wife Queen Selena of Bavaria as regent. The King and the regent refuse to recognize any other small Russian state, claiming that the Russian federation is whole.
 * OK, I seriously doubt anyone will care about the Russian Federation anymore. The Caliphate tore it to pieces and then tore apart the pieces.
 * Actually, no. Muscovy and Novgorod survived well. The population centers, anyway/
 * Venice builds its post-war economy and continues repairs. The colonies expand at half-rate, each expanding by 500 sq km. Detachments of men are sent to the already-fortified colonies to defend against any outside attack. Plans are drawn up to invade Gibraltar and Sicily to regain Venice's rightful territory.
 * Prince Elector Wilhelm himself leads a massive charge as the Mahdi dies at the end of the year, with the Germans reinvigorated, slaughtering the masses of invading Muslims. They are pushed back all the way to the border as Wilhelm orders a further push into Poland. The death toll on the enemy side rises exponentially as the great crusade against the falsehood of the blasphemers continues. Neu Berlin expands 2100 sq km. (1000 of the sq km are across Lake Erie and onto the OTL Canadian coast and the rest is south as usual. This will continue from now on, going back and forth in in which direction receives more area expanded into.)
 * Apache: The Apache army is standerized throughout the nation and the Warrior Society is the Elite Guard of the Great Warchief. Then comes the army who is headed by the Minor Warchief and most of the army is paid. Army# 6500 Warrior Society# 800
 * Pol al-Jakub, through a series of both violent and peaceful negotiations, becomes the United Polish State. (UPS). There are three kings: one being Orthodox, another Muslim and the other Kappelist. Under them there are 170 seat senate, with the most seats, 90 are reserved for Orthodox, 60 for Muslims and 20 for Kappelist. The Muslims, being awkwardly placed geographically in Poland (dominant in the middle, large minority in north), are extremely submissive to the early laws passed. The Red Hand makes many attacks on the non-dominant Muslim communities of the North.
 * How is this possible? Muslim and Christian Kings in the same place? 
 * No side has that much leverage, the Muslims are astute, however, and know their large population won't keep them alive for long.
 * Regardless, it wouldn't happen.
 * Not a king in a conventional sense. They can be elected and taken out of office, they basically represent each religious faction.
 * Muslims throughout the Russian dominant states flee to UPS, Sibir and the Nogai. Many of the Muslims invading other countries retreat to UPS.
 * A member of the Qoyunlu clan called Habib Khan, a great general forms Cilicia. However, by mid year it is clear that he cannot control all the territory and it soon splits up into numerous successor states which all are nominally under his figurehead. However, he exerts almost no power from his base in Qoyedi (that state which encompasses a small bit of Crimea and West Qoyunlu). (Easter Mangyastau should bMy_Post_Caliph.png included in three separate states. Besides, the southern part of Iraq is Independent. Please put each one separately on the map, as supposed to civil disarray. If you need for me to list every one of them separately I can.
 * I hope that's not a real map. Because everything is wrong.
 * The only thing that should be copied from this is the states that are a part of Cilicia. Otherwise, yes, it is completely wrong.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Manchuria and New Harbin colonies by 500 sq km each.
 * The Emirate of Granada sends an explorer to seek the riches of this so-called "New World". Elsewhere an emissary is sent into OTL Middle East to ask for alliance and trade pacts with the broken down Caliphate succesor states.
 * Cyprus guerrillas manage to take more land. Upon hearing of the Caliphate's civil disarray, the Cypriot guerrillas move in and take the island. All Caliphate sympathisers are immediately slaughtered. The royal family of Cyprus is invited back to Cyprus itself. Cyprus also manages to take the island of Rhodes, also in civil disarray at the time.


 * Burgundy: we want to offer an alliance to take the Holy lands
 * Not without an algorithm you don't.
 * The Mayan Empire continues expanding west along the Likin River. Katrina is married to Ferdinand of Burgundy. Kinich is dissatisfied with the growing Catholic population, so he commissions several known Catholics to sail north and establish a colony for Catholics. The new colony, established in OTL Monterey, is called Haven, for the safety it grants the Mayan Catholics. Xaman expands south by 1000 km. Orthodoxy continues expanding, and Catholicism booms in the new colony.
 * You posted already...
 * Whoops
 * The United Kingdoms of Bavaria and Thuringia: The end of the war is celebrated heartily. The Catholic Bishop of Munchen holds a mass in honour of the brave German fighters. The Bishop mentions that the Madhi's death proves that Islam is a lie and the One, Holy Apostolic Catholic Church is the only way into heaven. The Bavarian Bankgruppe offers to fund the repairs in and around Berlin and Brandenburg. The Bank also offers loans to other Christian nations to help repair in the aftermath. Troops return home in a large celebratory Gala in praise of the Christian victory, though many families mourn their lost. TUKBT asks the Pope for permission to fund Catholic missionaries into former Caliphate lands.
 * UPS asks the help of Kappelist nations in its war against Brandenburg in exchange for future assistance. (Mod - please do for NPC Kappelist if or if not)
 * Papal Diplomacy: The Pope agrees to the funding, and sends many of his own men to help Bavarian missionaries.
 * France: The Invasion of the Duchies of Brittany and Normandy continues, in an effort to expand French territory. An explorer, Thomas Moreau, son of a Lieutenant of the Armée is selected by the King for his academics, and for his intelligence and knowledge of the geography of Europe. He is trained and selected to captain the Aventure to the New World, with the expedition to start next year.
 * Where is your algorithm?
 * The state of Gibratar is formed consisting of Fez region, Morocco and Gibraltar itself. It works on it's navy. (fed my strike this)


 * I thought that you controlled the Qonyulus.
 * No. Granada, which has just beaten off a Caliphate invasion, would continue to push the Caliphate out of Europe and claim Gibraltar for itself.
 * The Swahili push on with their conquests, this time 1500 km of land. They push on with their naval development as well.
 * Which Swahili? There's a few, you could do with a nation name.
 * The Emirate of Shaybah declares independence from the Caliphate following the death of Emir Yazid bin Said (died age 75) and his son Emir Osama bin Said becomes Emir aged 37. His eldest 13 year old son Muhammad is nearly killed by Mahdi Islamist loyalists following Shaybah's declaration of independence. Fortunately young Muhammad survives and Emir Osama has the rest of the Mahdi Islamist loyalists killed, citing the failure of the Mahdi to conform with the prophecies and the Mahdiate being a fake, blasphemous one. Emir Osama begins to spread the true Sunni Islam faith which he believes to be the right one, and starts to invade former Oman province after hearing many Omanis are turning away from religion all together, using the Mahdi as an example of Islam just being used by rulers to control people.
 * The merchant colonists of the Comchellak colony hear that the news that the Mahdi is a fraud and a group of wealthy merchants stage a rebellion to form a new independent republic of Comchellak. The merchant rebellion leaders establish a Ruling council for them to rule their new republic from, with each council member being declared Sheik of one of the republic's constituent 14 Sheikdoms which form the entire republic. The new republic launches an invasion of the Seychelles islands which didn't join the rebellion, the invasion led by 3 wealthy merchant allies of the current 14 Sheiks who plan to take over these islands to become the next 3 Sheiks of the republic.
 * As Gujarat, Koli and Deccan continue to be ruled by anarchy, a powerful Koli general manages to seize control of all of Koli province. He declares himself to be Sultan of the new Sultanate of Ganjanan, and he separates Ganjaan from the Caliphate as an independent nation. Ganjaan quickly goes on the offensive annexing parts of Gujarat and Deccan into Ganjaan.
 * A wealthy Sicilian aristocrat leads the rebellion against the Muslim occupiers of Sicily. His victory his helped by all of the island's Christian populace rising up to remove the Muslims from the island. Most of the Muslims retreat in search of greener pastures, with most of them heading to Malta,, Pantelleria or Tunisia. This aristocrat declares himself as the new ruler of Sicily and forms the Dukedom of Sicily. He appropriates the Pope to have his rule recognised and offers his Dukedom to become a vassal of the Papal states. This is mainly due to his small military and the threat of more Muslim attacks if they try to retake Sicily.
 * Papal Diplomacy: The Pope is happy to vassalize the island, and ensures the Duke that he will protect Sicily in the event of war.
 * A Muslim Turkish admiral called Barbaros flees Sicily taking many fleeing troops with him on his fleet too. Admiral Barbaros then organises his fleet and invades Malta. With the help of the armies he saved from Sicily, he massacres the island's inhabitants and declares it to be the Sultanate of Hayreddin. Hayreddin is mostly a pirate nation, attacking any and all shipping it can which passes near its island home. Hayreddin then goes and invades the Pelagie Islands and Pantelleria annexing them all into Hayreddin; quickly making the a no-go zone for trade ships.
 * The leader of Crimea province loses most of his province to rebels, not having any more Caliph to rule over him, the former provincial leader declares himself to be Emir of an independent Crimea and establishes his Emirate of Crimea successor state.
 * Many of the Greek cities rebel against Muslim rule, and quickly the Muslims retreat back to northern Greece, Crete or Anatolia as central Greece becomes unruleable for the weakened Muslim rulers. These Greek cities eventually meet up and agree to an alliance similar to that of the Holy Roman Empire, thus establishing the confederation of Greece.
 * Seizing its chance for independence, Lithuania breaks away from the Caliphate as the former Lithuanian King redeclares his authority over Lithuania, a Lithuania free of any outside control, be it Muslim, Polish, German or Russian. Lithuania forms an alliance with neighbouring Königsberg as the two nations seek to help each other recover from the devastating wars with the Muslims.
 * Burgundy: At the Downfall of the Caliphate, many lefevrists And Catholics present the idea to the Councils to launch and invasion of the Holy lands to take it back to Christendom. While this, the marriage between Katrina and Ferdinand brings Joy to the Burgundians as the Union between one of their great allies and Burgundy is seen as an outstanding event. While this, Anna continues seeking for a royal marriage within Europe. Lefevrist continue gaining land in the Kappelist revolted nations, Military build up, infrastructure and Economics are worked on Charles continues seeking a royal marriage. While this, several paths are built along the Kingdom, colonies expand Neu Antwerp 850 sq km, Venezuela 500 sq km, Antilia expands 750 sq km, Argentium 500 sq km, Brasilea 850 sq km, Nouvelle Dijon expands 250 sq km and Nouveau Charlesopolis 250 sq km, the Anarcadier expands 250 sq km. While this, Cyprus, Aragon, France, Northumbria, and Venice are asked to launch an Invasion of the Holy Lands to Push the unworthy of the lands of God.
 * Oh, come on. It's not 1030 anymore, is it. The crusader spirit is mostly gone from Europe, and although some would return, I don't believe anyone would be up to even more warring.
 * If you noticed, the ones I mentioned are extremely Christian, have alliances with me, or have been assaulted during the Caliphate. So, despite not a desire to fight, there would be anger at them, so they could choose to aid, but I don't think they would, though - maybe Cyprus but the rest not really .
 * They're still not going on a war for the H'oly Land. They'd be going for reclaiming their territories.'''
 * Cyprus already did it, France is invading Normandy and Brittanny while Aragon just waits for nothing and Northumbria tries to retake England,
 * Syrian Emir Sim'an returns from New Mecca (while hiding his family in the area still) with a small corps of favourable troops, and reaches Eliat, where he proclaims a west-friendly Kingdom of the Levant. Soon enough most of Syria and Palestine, as well as several parts of Iraq (if it is not a problem for other Muslim players) declare allegiance to Sim'an, given his popularity pre-Mahdi. Many Muslims begin abandoning Islam and religion.
 * Sim'an's cousin, the Khedive of New Mecca Ismail ibn Yazid takes another ship from Bidyt Remenkemi and lands on the Sinai. There he proclaims the Kingdom of the Maghreb, also pro-Western and trade-oriented. Alexandria and Cairo submit to him, as does the former Khedivate and New Alexandria, whilst much of the south remains in the hands of another pretender, Saddam ibn Marwan, a local Abuid leader.
 * A descendant from the claimant Abu, Abu ibn Hussayn rises in Mecca, proclaiming a new Caliphate. This Caliphate is soon limited to Mecca and Medina, while the rest of the Hijaz remains in anarchy. Weak and poor, Abu can't do anything about it.
 * Ibrahim bin Hussein in Yemen resurfaces, with a lot of northern Yemen and western Hadramaut swearing his allegiance. Sabah is established, with a lot of Sim'an's policies. Soon enough, however, Ibrahim plans to join with his cousin into a single nation.
 * The Negus of Ethiopia faces many rebellions until finally the Negus is deposed in favour of his Christian cousin. He is crowned and Ethiopia is reborn. A lot of Nubia proclaims its allegiance for the Negus.
 * Rajputana continues to recover from the war with the Caliphate and many people convert to Sikhism and even a few convert to Hinduism because many of the Muslims have given up on Islam. Rajputana consolidates its gains and rebuilds infrastructure destroyed in the war. Rajputana tentatively sends a treaty of friendship and commerce to the nation of Ganjaan hopeing to have cordial relations with other Indian states and have an ally in the region.
 * GROAN! With the great insurrection in Novgorod, and the collapse of Poland, Muscovy's government rises back once more, returning from Scandanavia. They still claim that the Federation is whole, and to back this up, march into the city of Ryazan, where a warlord had attempted to control the city. However, he was shot down by several members of the Muscovian Druzhina, who then sustained the city and area until the Muscovian troops arrived. Similar actions occur all over the nation with almost half a million troops (according to historical Atlas, Russia had a population of 15 million in 1600 - that doesn't count Poland). As control slowly begins to develop over Muscovy, with the help of the Red Hand, the situation in Poland is realized. The size of Muscovy is now about that in the year 1500. When it is revealed that Brandenburg has attacked Poland - which, according to the government, is still part of the Federation - supplies are secretly sent to ensure Brandenburgish defeat.
 * Novgorodian forces are summed up from around the old territory. The Novgorodian druzhina becomes 100 000 men strong, as men form villages are given locations of weapon stashes and rendezvous points to assemble the armies. and letters are sent out to all the Novgorodian lands to pledge allegiance to the grand prince and the tsar. The Army concentrates east, and when the kazan are reluctant to relinquish their power, the city is taken by force, and their leader forced to convert. Novgorod has almost taken back all of its lands from before, many military staying behind to preserve order to the unlawlessness. about another 40 000 military are raised by the end of the year, bringing the total military and druzhina up to about 110 000 men(with 30 000 stayed behind as police). The Novgorodian territories in the east are all taken back by the end of the year. Now time to consolidate the west, where they are more reluctant.
 * Novgorodian forces are summed up from around the old territory. The Novgorodian druzhina becomes 100 000 men strong, as men form villages are given locations of weapon stashes and rendezvous points to assemble the armies. and letters are sent out to all the Novgorodian lands to pledge allegiance to the grand prince and the tsar. The Army concentrates east, and when the kazan are reluctant to relinquish their power, the city is taken by force, and their leader forced to convert. Novgorod has almost taken back all of its lands from before, many military staying behind to preserve order to the unlawlessness. about another 40 000 military are raised by the end of the year, bringing the total military and druzhina up to about 110 000 men(with 30 000 stayed behind as police). The Novgorodian territories in the east are all taken back by the end of the year. Now time to consolidate the west, where they are more reluctant.

1577
''' The mostly Slavic population on eastern Lithuania revolts. The revolt is successful, and the region breaks away from Lithuania, forming a kingdom with capital in Minsk. Meanwhile, three other states form on the Dnieper area, being centered on the cities of Kiev, Chernigov and Pereyaslavl. And to the west of these three states, a powerful warlord forms the Kingdom of Donbass. '''

'''Mangystau reappears as its former royal family re-establish their Khanate, albeit at a much smaller size. Another Khanate forms to the north of the Caspian too, it is the Khanate of Cosapact'''

'''A new Albanian nation rises from the chaos of the collapsed Caliphate. It has a war with Montnegro over some disputed territory, a war which it wins, annexing the territory into Albania. Meanwhile to the north of Albania, a new Serbian Kingdom appears under the rule of a new dynasty of Serb Kings.'''

''' The Persian Empire continues expanding through OTL Southern Iran. The Shah begins his project to rebuild the ancient city of Persepolis to resume it's place as the capital of Persia. The reconstruction is centred around the palace, which is among the first to be rebuilt. '''

''' A charismatic leader manages to unite the Romanian-speaking states of Moldavia, Transylvania and Wallachia through war and diplomacy against regional warlords into a new Kingdom of Romania. The new Romanian Kingdom vassalizes the divided remnants of eastern Hungary as the Duchy of Árpád following negotiations. A Bulgarian warlord also meets with the new Romanian government to discuss his Bulgarian state becoming an ally of Romania. Romania agrees and helps the Bulgar Principality of Silistra to establish itself, however Romania looks to this Bulgar warlord as oppressing Romanians in his region which the King secretly sees as part of Romania. An invasion begins to be planned. '''
 * Yeah... There was no nationalism back then. I thought it was agreed no empires would result from the break up, too.
 * Romania only wants OTL Romania, and Persia is slowly taking back OTL Iran. The rebuilding of Persepolis is a political move designed to show the power of the new Persia. I agreed to Von's plan regarding Dimurat because he promised that they would return with a vengeance. You allow centuries of the Caliphate's nonsense but tear apart all my recent mod events regarding the pieces of it.
 * Yes, but the Dimurats still wouldn't spread as quickly as you'd like them to.
 * umm... The slavic portion of Lithuania is part of Novgorod...and was since 1482 until the anarchy that was Caliphate. The Novgorodian prince proclaimed himself the ruler in '75.
 * Places rebel away because places want to rule themselves. I'm sick of telling you this. So what if you used to rule that place!


 * Portugal's economy improves. Meanwhile, in Antília, Santo Amaro expands 700 sq km inland, and São Tomé expands 600 sq km north.In Loanda, Benguela expands 900 sq km, and in Brasil, São Vicente expands 600 sq km inland along the Tietê.in Rio da Prata, Paraná expands 800 sq km along the Paraná river, and 800 west inland.
 * Nippon-koku expands more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The Satomi Clan builds their military up and Satomi Kimiyasu begins planning. The Honda and Tsugaru clans continues war against the Akechi and Imagawa clans. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 400 km and 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 400 km.
 * Apache: A currency is adopted and all tribes are forced to use it instead of traditional barter. The action was taken to better unite the tribes under one ruler who is giving himself more and more power everyday. Great Warchief Govind.
 * The Emirate of Granada still has no word back from the expedition. No word is heard from the Middle East as well. Also, what is this State of Gibraltar?
 * The State of Gibraltar was an attempted state but it fell and got annexed by you, Granada. No need to worry about it now.
 * Poland works on getting things back under control. By the end of the year, Alfonso (Orthodox), Bismarck (Kappelist), Ahmedali (Muslim, the musician), are elected kings by the first congress which convened on November. (I'm going to write a formal constitution soon.
 * Brandenburg expands its military and economy. Wilhelm returns from Poland, insisting to the people that it was merely a show of brute strength of force, as the Caliphate was merely being pushed back across the border. Nothin' personal, you know? He asks for status quo ante bellum as he didn't know that Poland would have an organized independent government. (Neither did I.) Neu Berlin expands 1100 sq km south and 1000 sq km across Lake Erie. Deutschestown is founded in the location of OTL Toronto.
 * I hate to inform you, but Scandinavia owns that peninsula (I think that's what it is) since 1532 - ever since the war with the Huron.
 * Two things: #1: That's not on the map. #2: You're thinking of the wrong place. #3: That war was probably retconned by mod decree, as you neither border them nor can you reach them by sea.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Manchuria and New Harbin colonies by 500 sq km each.
 * Cyprus tries to exploit the position of the Caliphate breakup by attacking Crete. The churches ruined by the Caliphate begin to be rebuilt.
 * Papal States: The Pope passes away this year, and thousands mourn the loss of the leader that helped defeat the heresy in Europe. Pope Caius II, born in Aragon, is elected. He assures the people that he will continue the measures to prevent a Muslim invasion of the States, and continues to fund the navy in Sicily. He gives glory to God for His will in dismembering the Caliphate, who tried to spread the immoral, militant and heretic faith by the sword. Colonial expansion continues, as the colonialists convert the majority of the island of St. Peter. The Pope meets with several converted Indians, who express their gratitude for their hospitality, and the tools and techniques they acquired from the colonialists. The Pope also blesses missionaries to the Goa region of India, to try to spread the Catholic faith in Europe in the Muslim disarray. If the missionaries do not face much trouble with the natives, the Pope considers starting an outpost in the region, to improve with trade.
 * The Kingdom of Sicily builds up its military with help from the Papal States. They mourn for the loss of the Pope but cheer for the new Pope. Sicily also rebuilds several of the ruined cities and churches too.
 * The Mayan Empire expands west along the Likin River. Xaman expands south by 2000 km and Haven exands northeast by 1000 km. Orthodoxy and Catholicism both continue gaining prominence. Trade is increased in Europe, hoping to spark a demand for Mayan goods and wares.
 * Novgorod will send more missionaries to spread Orthodoxy over Catholicism, and offer the current Mayan Inca (I think that it what the emperor's title is but I am not sure) to convert to Orthodoxy, and offer to send a bishop to become Metropolitan of Antillio-America and beg them to stop human sacrifice altogether.
 * Sim'an continues marching north through Judea, being greeted in Gaza in March and in Jerusalem by November. Meanwhile, in Syria, several minor Christian dukes swear their allegiance to Sim'an, noticing his pro-Christian policies and hoping to gain power. Soon enough, most of the major cities of Syria are under Levantine control. Sim'an, seeing his victory being imminent, begins drawing up plans for the conquest of Mesopotamia.
 * Ibrahim ibn Hussein, the King of Yemen, continues an expansion of the government into Yemen. Messengers are also sent to Syria in order to merge the two nations, as, in Ibrahim's own words, "our coffers and people would benefit of a union".
 * The Khedive marches south on Luxor, while Abu continues establishing large amounts of resistance in Edfou. In the north, an advisor of Egypt proposes the Khedive he and Egypt join his brother's Levantine union, while the Maghreb is left alone as a puppet. The Khedive agrees.
 * Emir Osama bin Said of Shaybah leads his armies as invades the warring Omani sheikdoms and warlords. He continues to preach about the divinity of Sunni Islam and the blasphmous nature of Mahdi Islam and atheism. He expands the military of Shaybah as it takes over the rest of Hadramaut, Socotra and parts of Oman. Emir Osama expresses great concern to his generals about the growing loss of Islam across Arabia, but secretly his generals plot to overthrow him as they see him a member of a by-gone era of Islam.
 * The Republic of Comchellak annex the rest of the Seychelles islands so three more Sheikdoms join the republic. The 17 Sheiks write up a constitution for their new republic this year, and focus on building up the republic's navy to keep the maritime republic connected together and safe from pirates.
 * Ganjaan expands a bit more into Deccan and but the leadership of Ganjaan begin to quarrel over the future of Islam in their nation.
 * The Sultanate of Hayreddin builds up its military as the nation continues to attack any and all ships passing through the straights of Sicily, which Hayreddin claims to be its own territory.
 * Scandinavia builds up its military and economy. Infrastructure is built up, connecting provincial capitals with the rest of the country. Nya Danmark expands by 2100 sq km.
 * Venice builds its post-war economy and continues repairs. The colonies expand at full-rate, each expanding by 1000 sq km. Detachments of men are sent to the already-fortified colonies to defend against any outside attack. Plans are drawn up to invade Gibraltar and Sicily to regain Venice's rightful territory.
 * Venice - I thought we were allied, are you betraying me? Willster22 (User talk:Willster22) 04:06, January 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * Sicily is a vassal under the Pope, requested by the Duke. Do you really want to war with a fellow Catholic nation for an island? ChrisL123 (talk) 04:11, January 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * This Gibraltar state was retconned.And, What Chris said above.if you want to regain Venetian territory, start by Malta.--Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk) 08:28, January 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * China expands its military.
 * Ottoman Empire: Military buildup continues as fast as possible.
 * Byzantine Empire: Military buildup continues
 * A Greek state has already formed, and the Byzantine Empire wasn't restored again.
 * Montenegro: Military buildup continues.
 * Albania: Military buildup continues.
 * Serbia: Military buildup continues.
 * Rajputana expands the military and continues to recover from the war with the Caliphate. More people convert to Sikhism and Hinduism. a treaty of friendship is sent to Ganjaan.
 * Ganjaan accepts.
 * Muscovy continues to expand into the lawless areas around it, gobbling up almost 1000 km. Seeing further dissent in Ryazan, Muscovy launches into a war to regain that. The vassal state of Rostov is de-annexed and restored to that position. When the war ends, Muscovy will be the size that it was at the time of the Federation, minus the Polish territories. The Druzhina has grown up to almost 120,000 men, as the Red hand is incorporated into it, though the incorporation is not yet done.
 * Hearing of the City of Minsk's Betrayal, The Grand Prince offers solace to all peasants fleeing the tyranny of the King of Minsk, and offers them support in case of rebellion, knowing that the east will require much more time and effort to reunite than the western territories, as they would generally be weaker. The Novgorodian Military gains many more weapons and 10 000 more men are raised bringing the druzhina to 120 000, called the logistical limit by Vecheslav. 20 000 forces that were put last year to consolidate the east are having much success. All the mosques save one in Novgorod are reconverted into churches, the one being the one mosque built in the newly designated "Duma and foreign quarter", a neighborhood of nice houses for the elected representatives of the Duma, located near the old Duma building, that now contains one Orthodox, Catholic, and Kappelist church, as well as one mosque. More contolrs are placed on Islam, because of the invasion.
 * Burgundy: Military is built up as well as infrastructure, economy and the navy is updated. Anna continues seeking for a royal marriage among the European population and an economic boom begins as traders from the Netherlands begin bringing goods from the Mayan Empire and the Atlantian-Antilian colonies. While this, several paths are built along the Kingdom, colonies expand Neu Antwerp 850 sq km, Venezuela 500 sq km, Antilia expands 750 sq km, Argentium 500 sq km, Brasilea 850 sq km, Nouvelle Dijon expands 250 sq km and Nouveau Charlesopolis 250 sq km, the Anarcadier expands 250 sq km. While this, Cyprus is offered an alliance, and plans to invade Anatolia are secretly drawn. Lefevrists continue gaining power, and Munster is divided into three, a Kappelist lefevrist state, a Pro-Burgundian State and an Archibishporic state under Burgundian protection, all of them being vassals of the kingdom, Charles begins looking for a royal marriage as well

1578
''' Another state forms in Smolensk. Farther south, three states form: Volhynia, centered on the city of Volodymyr, and Halych and Lviv, centered on the homonymous cities. Meanwhile, the fomer Russian vassal on the Baltic splits itself into the Principalities of Tallinn and Riga.both of them ally with Königsberg-Prussia. Many more new states establish themselves in Europe, Africa and Asia this year, as the Caliphate's former land is now almost completely divided up between new nation powers. '''

'''1. I re-established control over Pskov in '76 if not '75. So they would be rebelling away from an already stable and adequate repiblican Novgorodian governance, mostly because the caliphate united them in the first place, and it was easier to just do so already in one go (if you notice on the map, Novgorodian Red encompasses ex-Pskovian territory). 2. When Baltica was under my control, I divided it into the Provinces of Riga, and Eesti (centered in Talinn), so it would make more sense to split Baltica into Eesti (Estonian for Estonia) and Riga, not Dorpat and Riga. Just a minor thing.'''
 * I reversed that part, although I don't think that you should take those arbitrary Caliphatine divisions into account. Moscow, for example, is basically in a square form according to those divisions.
 * Guns and I will probably sign a treaty or something to get the old borders back, anyway.


 * Also, I did not realise this until somebody posted a map, but what are the states in former Novgorodian territory? I saw no mention of the former Novgorodian states fragmenting. My actions for 75', 76' and 77' have literally been amassing an army and going from former Novgorodian city to city asking the local lords to pledge allegiance to me and be part of Novgorod once more, and have stated that the former Novgorodian Lands (presumably all possible lands  pre-invasion in the east excluding Sibir) in the east are now under control by threatening with 100 000 military or otherwise (unless of course  you find this extremely implausible/illogical in which case I tell you Novgorod was a republic...people had power to make their own decisions (or at least they thought they did in the Novgorod republic, depending on which historian you ask). They would want it back if they had the choice...and an entire generation was born with the decision to (however limitedly) determine what their state did via the Duma...for full explanation see second "Russia" heading in Talk page. Novgorod would be one of the few exeptions of states with high citizen tradition...one of the only states with primitive but true Nationalism at this time...and what's with Sibir having a colour? I don't think that there is a player-state for it...at all. (unless somebody just wants to screw with Russia and stop it from expanding at all).
 * DeanSims got Sibir as part of his post-Caliphate retirement package. He rules Sibir now. Otherwise that map is now how Russia is divided. Get used to it.

''' A rump Kingdom of Hungary restabilizes itself in the western half of its territory, while Bohemia retakes its territory from before annexing Nitra. '''

The Hungarians are a Romanian puppet.
 * I thought that this Arpád was just a part of western Hungary.
 * Fairly certain they'd be in the western half and Arpad would be in the east.
 * Yes, Eastern Hungary is controlled by Arpád (a vassal of Romania) and Western Hungary is the independent rump kingdom.

''' The ruling Duke of the rest of Crete offers Cyprus an alliance. The two nations shall enter a dynastic union to form the united Kingdom of Cyprus and Crete, if Cyprus accepts. '''


 * Portugal's economy continues improving. Meanwhile, in Antília, Santo Amaro expands 700 sq km, and in Brasil, São Vicente expands 700 sq km along the Tietê, and Nhoesembé expands 1300 sq km south and inland. Meanwhile, in Rio da Prata, Paraná expands 600 sq km inland west, and 1100 north along the Paraná River.
 * Nippon-koku expands more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The Satomi Clan builds their military up and Satomi Kimiyasu continues planning. The Honda and Tsugaru clans continues war against the Akechi and Imagawa clans. By the end of the year the war ends with Honda-Tsugaru victory, and the Honda clan annexes Akechi while Tsugaru annexes Imagawa clans. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 400 km and 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 400 km.
 * The Emirate of Granada sends a trade pact offer to Portugal. Still no word from the expedition or Middle East.
 * Who am I allied with? I don't feel like Venice taking Gibraltar, which in general isn't Venetian territory, as it shares nothing with Venetian history, and it belonged to me at the start of the game. Willster22 (User talk:Willster22) 00:36, January 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Will the Middle East ever respond? Willster22 (User talk:Willster22) 21:31, January 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * Well, considering the Middle East is now like five different nations with only one of them controlling the Mediterranean coastline, probably not.
 * I'm pretty sure emissaries can walk.
 * True but trade routes have been all but cut. The Levant Kingdom is the only one worth bothering with. Remember the middle east is a warzone now basically.
 * Portugal asks what this trade pact involves.
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_trade_area This is what it is.
 * Portugal accepts.
 * Apache: The Apache people begin to work with stronger metals and trying to figure out where larger sources of the metals are so they can apply them to the military.
 * Now liberated from the Caliphate, the Ethiopians fast track their way into Adal seeking to crush the imputent little state that caused them their indepdence for so many years. The Emperor orders the remobilization of the old military forces, and prepares to lead his forces into battle as their ruler once more. And a second invasion force is prepared to march on Oman, the nation responsible for goading the rest of the Caliphate into declaring war on Ethiopia in the first place.
 * Remember now that you declared independence that you have a *1.5 bonus in an algorithm. The only thing that sucks is that your enemies do, too.
 * You have got some serious plausibility issues if you think Ethiopia can invade Oman. Plus its a different leadership now. Nevermind the colony you founded in Madagascar (which is now independent).
 * Bleh. I was thinking Yemen. As for Madagascar, how can this be alternate history if Ethiopia can't have a navy? I mean, I spent two decades building one, so why can't my ships move across the penisula? It had one in OTL too. Not to be a pest, but I find it very annoying that people can't let a nation move beyond its OTL-self. Ethiopia had a colony in Yemen. If I put on there again, how many people would be complaining? Heck, it was a world power during the time of Rome too. And my colony in Madagascar is too closely linked to Ethiopia culturally, ethnically, lingustically, etc. So...I'll be seeng them shortly in the future if you understand my point. ;)
 * Scandinavia builds up its military and economy. Infrastructure is built up, connecting provincial capitals with the rest of the country. Nya Danmark expands by 2100 sq km. Expeditions from Africa and Asia return, with news of Japan, the civil disarray in India, and the return of a Christian nation in East Africa.
 * Sorry, but Scan is back, and as such, i had to wipe out your Venetian post.
 * Saxony: (Why am I always away when important things happen!) The country has pretty much been rebuilt from the Kappelist War. A fair portion of Occupied Altmark has been converted to Catholicism, and priests move into Hesse-Wolfenbuttel (which I apparently own) to convert the populace there. Elector Rupprecht unveils his plans for the newly-acquired territories: Altmark will be annexed directly into Saxony, becoming an integral part of the Electorate. Hesse-Wolfenbuttel will become the Duchy of Hesse, in personal union with Saxony. The army is improved, and begins recruiting in the new territories.
 * Anhalt: Prince Ernest-Augustus dies in a freak horse accident, and is acceeded by his son, the 23 year old Luitpold. Luitpold renews his father's oath of allegiance to Saxony. The young Prince is unmarried and in search of a wife. The army is improved.
 * Burgundy: Anna of Burgundy offers herself for marriage.
 * Archbishopric of Magdeburg: More priests are sent to assist with the conversion of Altmark and Hesse. The Archbishop is thrilled with the collapse of the Caliphate, and orders a golden monument of St. Michael killing a dragon. The episcopal army is improved.
 * Might I ask if someone could archive 1540-1569? The page is currently too long for me to view on iPad, which makes posting on holidays difficult. Callumthered (talk) 23:34, January 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * ​Ghoek, Ghodu, Gose, Qchar, Qopanj, Gash, Gaft, Ghasht, Wadstan, Zhuzhdan, Selastan, and Kuwait mount an attack against the new Persian state which threatens their freedoms as free nearly independent states. Ghodu, Wadstan, and Kuwait being leaders. Kuwait sends a marriage proposal to Shaybah and asks for help from Shaybah, with the promise of two beautiful Russian women and a small chest of gold.
 * The Emir of Shaybah is already married. His son however could be pursued but I have plans for Shaybah and this would contravene these plans. I'm creating a large UAE-esque nation with a load of Sheikdoms and Emirates making it up, and those regional monarchies then vote to rule their federation together.
 * Sympathising with the cause Raqad, Raghdal, Adaraqa, Adaragazh, Adara'sels, Dararaba, Afik, Fadu, Al-Afse, Dostan send supplies to the War against Persian Expansion.
 * The UKBT expands industry and infrastructure. The Bavarian Bankgruppe reopens its Saxon branch and expands into Hesse. The bank also expands into Venice to help fill the vacuum left by the war. Money is still being sent to Brandenburg to repair damages wrought by the Great Holy Wars. The King travels to Rome to ask permission to spread Catholic missionaries into Bohemia and other heathen nations.
 * The Mayan Empire expands west along the Likin River. Ometlacatl continues expanding on OTL Hispaniola. Xaman expands south 1500 km and Haven expands northeast 500 km. Orthodoxy and Catholicism gain more followers in the Empire. In response to Novgorod, Kinich and Isabelle will not convert to Orthodoxy (we have an oligarchy of three, currently Kinich , Ivan , and Isabelle ). However, Ivan persuades the two to accept the bishop. Both Ivan and Isabelle order that human sacrifice cease at once. Trade is increased with Europe.
 * Hey Courageous. Just wanted to let you know that if "Xaman" is more than 50 years old, your colonies can expand by 2000 sq km. But that is a total, not to each colony. I know it's confusing. One thing you can do is expand both of your colonies by  1000 (Xaman by 1000, other one by 1000 too).
 * Oh, sorry. Thanks for clearing that up. Just wondering, how many square kilometers is one pixel?
 * Cyprus continues pushing into Crete. Some small outposts are captured. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 300 sq km, Nea Larnaka by 300 sq km and Nea Lemesos by 150 sq km.
 * France: Embarassed by the failure of invading Brittany and Normandy, the Army is forced to pull back, leading to jokes about the Army's failure among those living near the borders. The failure to take over the Breton seaport leads to having to replan colonization of the new world, and use the southwestern coasts instead. The Army is to be re-armed, though will avoid conflict at the moment.
 * Hey guys, it's Scandinator and I'm back! Had an epic holiday and whoa... what happened? Venice blockades Malta and Crete preventing any ships from entering or leaving the two islands. Venetian troops establish order in the majority of Crete but is prevented from controlling the entire island by a small contingent of troops from Cyprus. Venice asks Cyprus to return rightful Venetian territory. Plans are also made to invade Malta which currently is in a state of ruin with most fortifications in disrepair. The Doge accepts the loss of Gibraltar and the Republic of Sicily begrudgingly, but stakes claim on Malta, Crete, the Aegean Islands and the Venetian forts. Plans are also created to purchase OTL Slovenia to connect the three parts of Venice. The Doge also wishes to centralize the state and thus prepares to annex Milan and Gallura in 1580. Nuovo Venexia expands by 2000 sq km as it is the nearest colony to Venice.
 * You were invaded by the Caliphate, managed to not get annexed in full, with some help from Scandinavia and Portugal included but Sicily, Crete, Gibraltar and similar were annexed, and then rebelled when the Caliphate collapsed in 1576. Malta was taken by Muslims that were expelled from Sicily, and now basically is occupied by pirates.
 * Who is playing as Greece? I can't see them on the sign-ups.
 * Nobody.
 * Then who is posting for them?
 * Dean, but I don't think he should be doing it. After all, you can't control more than one nation at once unless they're your vassals.
 * Dean's been given control of several nations as part of his post-caliphate retirement package. He will be playing them as separate nations though (e.g. no alliances between Greece & the Ottomans). The sign-up list needs a lot of updating for all of these new nations so don't take it as the be-all-and-end-all.
 * With this part of blockading Malta, i assume you are at war with them, right?
 * Yep
 * The Sultanate of Hayreddin powerful pirate navy destroys Venice's puny blockade and continues to wreck havoc across the Mediterranean. Sultan Barbaros laughs at Venice's puny navy with his own navy comprising of most of the Caliphate's old west Mediterranean fleet and most of Venice's old Sicilian & Maltese fleet. (Remember Scan, most of Venice's navy got destroyed by the Caliphate and seized by the new successor states. Build up your navy and them I'll be able to take your Venice "mega-navy" claims with more ease)
 * Greek Confederation: Work is put into the economy.
 * Ottoman Empire: Military buildup continues and the army and navy continue to grow. Ottoman forces continue to be trained in the way of the former Caliphate during their initial and secondary training.
 * Emirate of Crimea: Military buildup continues and they are trained the same way as the Ottoman Empires
 * Montenegro: Military buildup continues.
 * Albania: Military buildup continues.
 * Serbia: Military buildup continues.
 * Sibir Khanate: Expansion into the uncalimed lands to its east continues and some limited military buildup begins.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Manchuria and New Harbin colonies by 500 sq km each.
 * The Kingdom of the Levant recieves the pledges of allegiance from Ibrahim of Yemen and of the Khedive in Egypt. The Abu'id Caliphate, having spread into most of the Hijaz and fearful of the Kingdom, grants them military and economic access, although it remains rather hostile. The Khedive, after giving the Abu'id pretender in southern Egypt to return to Mecca, takes a ship in southern Yemen and restores order in New Mecca, where Ibrahim is now seven. Sim'am, after having unified a sizeable enough Levantine Empire musters its navy, which returned to Latakia after the conquest at Cyprus, and sends an envoy to Venice stating that they wish friendly relations and they shall cooperate with the destruction of the Maltese pirates in time. Christianity and irreligion grow across the Levantj, thanks to disillusioned Muslims and the pro-Western Levantine policies.
 * The Tunisian kingdom's power is seized by a local tribesman, Muhammad ibn Ali of a Levantine clan. Hemoves eastwards and begins the invasion of Cyrenaica, whose warlords are too weak to resist a united advance. He also begins moving in on Algeria to the west, declaring a unified Emirate of the Maghrib. Muhammad declares that he will seek no feud with Europe.
 * The Abuid Caliphate regains most of the Hijaz.
 * Novgorodian armies continue to stabilize ex-Novgorodian regions, including the city of Kazan. The first Novgorodian Duma is elected from all of Novgorod's territories. The Navy is updated with newer sails and equippement, and general detente from the war is made, as to not exhaust all resources, and 20 000 men are sent home, and the druzhina is expected to be dissolved to a force of 50 000 regulars by 1580.
 * Rajputana's countryside has for the most part recovered from the war with the Caliphate. Rajputana begins to expand south hoping to gain access to the sea to make trade, diplomacy, and travel easier. The Rajput military faces little resistance since the population and will of the people in the area has droped dramatically due to decades of sending their able bodied men to die for the Caliphate. Sikh missionaries and Hindu Brahmin convert hundreds of Muslims.
 * Papal States: The Pope informs the citizens that almost every single Kappelist has been reconverted to the One True Religion, and they continue to praise God for His judgment. The Pope also declares his wish for a peaceful era, so that the States can benefit spiritually and even economically. Meanwhile, the colonies expand full rate as priests and colonialists are eager to spread the faith in an era of well-being.
 * Provence: Provence improves its infrastructure, and the economy continues to benefit from the liberation of Corsica. Statues, churches and cathedrals are built and improved upon, and the Pope plans to visit the territory to spread the Papal influence in the land.
 * Genoa-Corsica: Almost all Kappelists are reconverted, however nobles and priests do face some uprisings by tiny villages that will not walk in the Light of Christ. Inquisitional efforts begin dying down, and funds are instead used for the navy.
 * Sicily: The Pope's funding for the navy and navies continues to benefit the island, gaining newer jobs for the inhabitants. The Duke keeps his ships weary of Muslim pirates, who may wish to reclaim the island. Any Muslims that had previously settled on the island are mostly expelled or killed, though some convert to Christianity.
 * Burgundy:Military infrastructure and economy are build up, while the palace in Charlesopolis is Reconstructed after one of the main columns failed and the frontal area collapsed, while this Francesco, abdicates in favour of Ferdinand I of burgundy Anna continues seeking for a royal marriage among the European population and an economic boom begins as traders from the Netherlands begin bringing goods from the Mayan Empire and the Atlantian-Antilian colonies. While this, several paths are built along the Kingdom, colonies expand Neu Antwerp 850 sq km, Venezuela 500 sq km, Antilia expands 750 sq km, Argentium 500 sq km, Brasilea 850 sq km, Nouvelle Dijon expands 250 sq km and Nouveau Charlesopolis 250 sq km, the Anarcadier expands 250 sq km. While this, Cyprus is offered an alliance, and plans to invade Anatolia are secretly drawn. Lefevrists continue gaining power,

1579
''' The city of Vladimir breaks away from Muscowy after the Muscowite defeat against Ryazan. '''


 * Portugal prepares its military.Meanwhile, in Brasil, Potengi expands 650 sq km west, and Nhoesembé expands 750 sq km south.Meanwhile, in Rio da Prata, Paraná expands 1100 sq km along the Paraná and 1100 sq km west inland.Meanwhile, in Antília, Santo Amaro expands 800 sq km inland.Meanwhile, Isabel, Garcia's wife, gives birth to a boy, which is named Duarte.Meanwhile, Afonso arranges Infanta Karina's marriage to Nuno, the grandson of the Count of Lara.However, he (Afonso) falls ill on the end of the year.
 * Nippon-koku expands more into 霊烏路 (Reiuzi) (Kamchatka). The Satomi Clan builds their military up and Satomi Kimiyasu continues planning. Meanwhile, 沖縄國 (Okinawa Kingdom) builds up its military. Also, 幽谷 (Kasodani) expands by 800 km and 東海道 (Tōkaidō) expands by 800 km.
 * The Manchurians expand their New Manchuria and New Harbin colonies by 500 sq km each.
 * Kuwait is overrun by Persian troops, but maintainst a small minority of their land in the west. Ghodu makes small gains in Persia. Trade in Sestan increases. ). Koch (borders the black sea), which has inherited West Qoyunlu's massive navy, makes a daring move and attacks the Ottoman. Cyprus, and Crete are invited to the war while Gabesh, Much, Kodort, Gavalta, Karambig, Mavad, Karambig, Mivik, give their support. (You may take off NPC's, I just thought it was plausible for them to want to join.)
 * Cyprus and Crete accept.
 * Albania and Serbia are controlled by Dean so you'd have to get his consent. And Romania is more worried about establishing full control over its recently created nation state. Whereas, a new Christian state is establishing itself in Georgia so it won't help Muslims.
 * Georgia is mostly Muslim, though...
 * UPS's Congress reconvenes. UPS invites people from all over the world to come to her, offering religious freedoms for all branches of Christianity and Islam.
 * Woah! I think that level of religious freedom in the 1500s is an implausogasm.
 * It's for Christians and Muslims only. They are trying to repopulate after the war and sucessions.
 * Cyprus accepts Crete's offer of dynastic union. Efforts have begun to integrate the countries with trade between the islannds increasing. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 300 sq km, Nea Larnaka by 300 sq km and Nea Lemesos by 150 sq km. Cyprus asks for an alliance with the Kingdom of the Levant. Cyprus also declares war on the Ottoman Empire and mobilises troops to land on the Ottoman lands.
 * Crete decides to remain free of Venetian rule, and requests dynastic union with Cyprus. Trade is increased between the two countries. Crete's army and navy is expanded. Crete also declares war on the Ottoman Empire and sends troops to attack the mainland of the Ottoman Empire.
 * The Doge of Venice breaks the historic alliance with Cyprus due to the denial of the request to return Crete - a Venetian holding for centuries. Venice begins a massive reconstruction effort of its navy and uses the three Venetian arsenals and multiple shipyards across Italy to churn out an amazing 120 ships by the end of the year (Ottoman Empire did the same in this time period after the loss of its navy but without arsenals...). This fleet smashes the Hayreddin fleet with its superior firepower and faster manuverability. Army units land on Malta but are not yet able to overwhelm the defenses of Mdina yet. However, several smaller forts on the island fall to Venetian control. Venetian missionaries in Milan begin to work in Switzerland, Tyrolia and Salzburg convincing Kappelists to return back to the light of Catholicism. Meanwhile, Nuovo Venexia expands by 2000 sq km in Cuba.
 * Actually, the capital of Malta is Mdina.Valetta only was built by the Hospitalier Knights in OTL, an dthey didn't move to Malta here.
 * I actually never denied it, I said that Cyprus refuses to currently hand over Crete on the grounds that it was a majority-Greek area and therefore it would assimilate into Cypriot culture better, and that it was open for negotiation, but my post got edited out somewhere along the line. :P
 * Apache: Fortifications are beginning to be built around all settled communities and forts are being constructed in the newly acquired land. The army is increased to meet the demand of the defences and to consolidate more power to the Great Warchief and to decrease the influence of the Tribal militias and replacing them with the Warchief Armies.
 * Scandinavia builds up its military and economy. Infrastructure is built up, connecting provincial capitals with the rest of the country. Nya Sverige expands by 2100 sq km. King Alfonse sends supplies to Venice through the Mediterranean port, Suecia Aragones. The Representanhuset of Nya Sverige reports the population of its territory at 14,000. In the same year, it reenacts the headright grants to stimulate the colony's growth. The port of Ny Norg Stad, long reigning as the most important port in Antillia, experiences renewed prosperity along with its sister port in Nya Danmark-- Vikstig, which is competing with Ny Norg Stad for the title of most important port.
 * The Emirate of Granada sends diplomats to the Levant Kingdom to ask for an alliance and a trade pact(free trade, no tarrifs etc.). No word back from the New World expedition.
 * Saxony: The army is built up, with lots of recruits coming from the new territories. An army is established for the new Duchy of Hesse, which is made up of Saxon officers and Hessian soldiers. It is planned for Altmark to be officially annexed next year, and the Duchy of Hesse will be declared the following year.
 * Anhalt: The Prince accepts Amalie of Burgundy's offer of marriage, and the couple are married. The army is improved, and agricultural practises become better.
 * Archbishopric of Magdeburg: The Archbishop sends more priests to convert Hesse and Altmark. It is estimated that about 50% of the population in both states are now Catholic.
 * Mossi Empire:   The army is built up. Asks to have increased trade with Mali.