States of America 5 (Map Game)

The States of America franchise has now officially failed four times. This time, that isn't an option! States of America 5 will begin in the Civil War. After the death of Abraham Lincoln, Hannibal Hamlin retakes the United States and drags the USA into death by civil war, and the union is forced to dissolve. Now, as the struggle to end the Civil war begins, only the strongest states will survive. Victory means the ultimate rebirth of the USA. Failure means a brutal end for your hopes and dreams. Which path will you choose?

Stay tuned...

Preface:
The year is 1860. What is happening? Slavery is a big issue in the United States. Some people are actually thinking about seceding from the USA. In November, Abraham Lincoln is elected President. South Carolina secedes on the grounds that Lincoln is an abolitionist.

In 1861, Lincoln is shot on his way to Washington to be inaugurated. (An attempt on his life was actually made OTL along the way. It failed and only shot his hat.) The USA collapses into anarchy. Seizing the chance, more states secde. The southern states of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia secede. Days later, Northwestern Virginia secedes from Virginia and forms West Virginia which is reunited with the Union.

After a national emergency, Incumbent President James Buchanan leaves late in May to be replaced by Vice President Elect Hannibal Hamlin, who becomes the President. His Vice President is William H. Seward of New York.

However, several other states secede in the gap between March and May on the ground that the USA is weak.

On October 1, 1861, the United States was dissolved by New York, New Jersey, Maine, Indiana, and Ohio.

Rules

 * 1) Read slowly, don't hurt yourself
 * 2) One state per player
 * 3) Follow the algorithms and the rules
 * 4) Do not expand too fast - New York and Texas should not be battling for control of North Carolina within three turns
 * 5) No profanity - we get it, it's frustrating, but please keep it to yourself. IF YOU FEEL THE NEED TO YELL, PUT IT IN CAPS!!!
 * 6) Please, please, please, do not make this ASB. California should not be making nuclear weapons by 1900
 * 7) Read the previous posts so you know what is happening.
 * 8) Turns will be in 3 months, meaning that there will be 4 turns per year
 * 9) Thou shall have no other mods before us - just listen to the mods, we (hopefully) know what we're talking about
 * 10) Don't take anything personally, it's just a game
 * 11) No secessionist states can be forming alliances until the USA officialy dissolves.
 * 12) A majority of slave states must secede before the other states can.
 * 13) No inventions before they are invented in OTL (You cannot have nukes in 1870)

Mods
This page is where we will run the outside powers:
 * [[Image:IMPERIAL NY-SPQR 1.png|25px]][[Image:Regen Flag.png|30px|border]] Syngraféas Enallaktikí̱ Istoría, Dic mihi lingua Anglorum. 19:58, April 9, 2012 (UTC)
 * CourageousLife
 * We currently have four spots open for mods.
 * (Spot open)
 * (Spot open)
 * (Spot open)
 * (Spot open)
 * To be a mod you have to have a good (if not clean) record on map games and have over 1700 edits. You  must  meet both of these requirements. The only exceptions are Scrawland Scribblescratch and CourageousLife.

Mod Page (States of America 5 Map Game)

Algorithm
We will have a War Algorithm for this game. This will need to be completed for every turn that your nation is in a military conflict to determine the outcome. Highest amount of points wins.

Algorithm: States of America 5 (Map Game)

Claimed Nations

 * Republic of New York: [[Image:IMPERIAL NY-SPQR 1.png|25px]][[Image:Regen Flag.png|30px|border]] Syngraféas Enallaktikí̱ Istoría, Dic mihi lingua Anglorum. 04:35, April 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * California: Enclavehunter 04:46, April 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * Florida: Bobalugee1940 21:36, April 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * Texas Flag_of_North_Carolina.svg‎ CourageousLife 23:36, April 18, 2012 (UTC)
 * Pennsylvania- Monster Pumpkin 21:39, April 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * Carolina - Wegscuba 21:58, April 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * Kentucky TacoCopper 22:06, April 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * Federated States of America: Kdavis005 22:53, April 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * Virginia CommanderOfTheFourthReich 15:53, April 13, 2012 (UTC)
 * Massachussets: GunsnadGlory 18:42, April 19, 2012 (UTC)
 * Michigan: Whosonefirst? 14:54, April 21, 2012 (UTC)
 * Republic of New England: Octiman10 02:27, April 13, 2012 (UTC)
 * Ohio: Flag of South Korea.png PitaKang- (Talk | Contribs) 20:06, April 20, 2012 (UTC)
 * Pacific Republic: CrimsonAssassin 20:25, May 2, 2012 (UTC)
 * Confederate States of Dixie: DeanSims 14:14, April 28, 2012 (UTC)
 * Great Plains Republic: Althistoryman11
 * Arkansas: Yank 01:48, May 4, 2012 (UTC)
 * Northern Federal Republic: Nrodby

Available Nations

 * NOTE: WHEN YOU TAKE ONE OF THESE NATIONS, REMOVE IT FROM THE LIST AND PUT IT BACK ABOVE.
 * Delaware:
 * North Carolina: (North Carolina, Tennessee)
 * Georgia:
 * Free State of Nevada: (Southern Nevada)
 * Free State of Deseret: (Utah)
 * Central American Union: (Colorado, Wyoming)
 * Northwestern Union: (OTL Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, and British Columbia minus Vancouver.)

Defunct Nations/States

 * United States of America
 * Missouri: Now part of FSA and Texas
 * Maryland - Divided between Delaware, Virginia, and Pennsylvania
 * Maine - Annexed by Massachusetts
 * West Virginia - Split by Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania
 * Tennessee - Split by North Carolina and Kentucky
 * New Jersey - Split by New York and Pennsylvaina


 * Ohio - Now part of Mideastern Republic
 * Indiana - Now part of Mideastern Republic


 * Rhode Island - Now part of Republic of New England
 * Connecticut - Now part of Republic of New England
 * Vermont - Now part of Republic of New England
 * New Hampshire - Now part of Republic of New England


 * Washington Territory - Now part of Pacific Republic
 * Oregon - Now part of Pacific Republic
 * Idaho Territory - Now part of Pacific Republic
 * West Montana Territory - Now part of Pacific Republic


 * Kansas - Now part of Central American Union
 * Nebraska Territory - Now part of Central American Union


 * Minnesota - Now part of Northern Federal Republic
 * Wisconsin - Now part of Northern Federal Republic
 * Iowa - Now part of Northern Federal Republic
 * Dakota Territory - Now part of Northern Federal Republic
 * East Montana Territory - Now part of Northern Federal Republic


 * South Nevada - Now the Free State of Nevada


 * North Nevada - Now part of Californa
 * West New Mexico Territory - Now Part of California


 * East New Mexico Territory - Now part of Texas
 * Oklahoma Territory - Now part of Texas


 * Utah - Now the Free State of Deseret


 * Colorado - Now part of the Great Plains Republic
 * Wyoming - Now part of the Great Plains Republic


 * Illinois - Now the Federated States of America


 * Alabama - Now part of the Confederate States of Dixie
 * Mississippi - Now part of the Confederate States of Dixie
 * Canada - Split between France, New York, Michigan, Republic of New England, Pennsylvania, Pacific Republic, Massachusetts and remainder tranformed into Northwestern Union.
 * Mideastern Union - Indiana taken by Illinois to form the FSA.

Nation Page
Each nation also needs a nation page so that we can track your progress. Please be realistic, and a little research never hurt. Here's a template -

The United States of Obamastan (Nation Page States of America 5) 

The United States of Obamastan

Population: 127,000 

Allies:  Trade Partners: Military (Percentage) Stability (Nation Algorithm)
 * Bushstan
 * Clintonstan
 * Reagenstan
 * Bidenstan
 * Cheneystan
 * Gorestan
 * 3.5% (No military over 4% of total population)
 * Urbanization (in past 2 years): +150 or 0
 * Resources (in your country): +150 (Lots) +75 (Some) 0 (Almost None)
 * Technology: +500 (Best) +375 (Good) +250 (Decent) +125 (Lacking) 0 (Almost None)
 * Territory (Number <#> of states/territories, whole or partial, you control x 5): +#x5
 * Alliances (Number <#x5> of Allies): +#x5
 * Supplies (Number <#x5> of Trade Partners: +#x5
 * Infrastructure: +100 (Great) +75 (Good) +50 (Fair) +25 (Poor) 0 (Nonexistant)
 * Total: Add All (If Total is under 300, Country is suceptable to collapse, revolt, or other mod action)

List of Nations:
'''Just a note: Every number in the algorithm should be a multiple of 5. If your total is not a multiple of 5, then you may have done some math wrong. If you need some examples, let me know or check out the Texas or Pennsylvania pages, because they are correct.'''

'''Another Note: You are not going to be a major superpower right off the bat. Keep your numbers moderate. You are not going to have the best technology and the most resources and the best infastructure when you first secede. Keep them realistic, because it only takes one person to ruin a Map Game.'''

California

The Republic of Virginia

Texas

United States (Pennsylvania)

Florida

The Commonwealth of West Virginia

Republic of New England

Kentucky Republic

Free Republic of Arkansas

Comments, Changes, and Complaints


All nations shown by their respective colors.

1861.0
(January - March)  {C}World Event: On his way to Washington, Lincoln was shot once in the head and twice in the side by an unknown assassin, and Hannibal Hamlin has taken over as president.


 * Texas: Texas sees the union beginning to dissolve and, already frustrated with the United States, seceeds. It forms the Republic of Texas and seeks recognition of it's independence from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and France. The borders are reinforced and a draft begins, in case of attack.
 * Illinois: Illinois officials is annoyed with the Federal Government. State officials recalled the Senators and told the representives to come home and seceeds from the union and forms the Republic of Illinois with the capital in Chicago. Illinois puts troops on the borders and forms a naval unit to patrol the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan. A draft has been instituted.
 * Pennsylvania: The Pennsylvanian senators are annoyed with the government. While they refuse to seceed from the U.S. at the moment, the national guard is mobilized and prepared.
 * Virginia: Virginia sees that the USA is collapsing and seceeds from the USA. The Republic of Virginia is formed and Robert E. Lee is offered the presidency, which he accepts.The draft is instituted an some slaves are allowed to join the military. President Lee gets the fossil fuel up and running and the Republican Navy is formed. The security detachment for the President is formed and is called the Republican Guard.
 * There is no CSA. You are suceeding from the USA.
 * Oops. Sorry. and by the way, it is seceeding
 * Okay cool. So you are seceeding from the USA. Just make sure that you make the necessary changes to your post.
 * I didn't mean the spelling thing in a jerk way, Just so you know
 * Yeah its cool
 * Virginia Diplomacy: President Lee offers Texas a trade agreement and an alliance
 * Texan Diplomacy: Texas accepts, but first a reliable trade route needs to be established for sufficient trade.
 * Virginia Response: President Lee proposes a sea route from Norfolk to Galveston
 * Texan Response: Texas proposes a sea route from Norfolk to Corpus Christi instead of Galveston, because Corpus Christi is farther away from the border.
 * Virginian Response: Virginia accepts
 * Pennsylvanian Diplomacy: While Pennsylvania does not approve of Virginia secceeding, it feels that nothing will be done to stop it and so offers a trade agreement.
 * Virginia Response: Virginia accepts
 * Ohio: Ohio, while it does not secede, it does start getting more independent from the Union. It builds up its milita heavily, as well as the internal police force.
 * Florida: The Florida legislature sees the radical Hanibal Hamlin as a threat to their way of life. They ratify the Ordinance of Secession and declare their independence. The Floridians quickly ask other southern states to secede from the "corrupt and destructive US government". The Floridians ask the Texans for a trade route to be established.
 * West Virginia: West Virginia seceeds from the Union saying it was unstable. Work begins on improving the infrastructure. West Virginian leaders, sensing their delicate situation, contact Virginia on a possible alliance and,or unification
 * Complete implausibility because West Virginia became a state BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T WANT TO SECEDE  SO THEY BROKE OFF FROM VIRGINIA AND REJOINED THE UNION. 
 * South Carolina: (which had already seceeded in 1860) welcomes any other seceeding states, and works on creating a standing military. in the confusion, they sieze fort Sumter and other military installations.
 * Kentucky: Kentucky secedes from the Union, and many Senators and Representives head home for the elections. More railroads are built, and Coal Mines are set up to help get fuel for the railroads. The miltary is built up.
 * California: Californians begin to get annoyed by the Union, but will not declare seccession yet. Meanwhile, gold mines begin in the north, and railroads connecting Sacramento to San Francsico are constructed. The California State Goverment orders the formation of an army and navy to be come less and less reliant on the state goverment.
 * Here's something I've got to tell everyone. I've got two new rules for you all:


 * 1) No trade agreements, alliances, or pacts until there are ten states left in the Union.
 * 2) The first states to secede must be the ones that formed OTL CSA. After that, secede all you want. However, Kentucky and Missouri are not obliged to follow this rule.
 * That's stupid. That defeats the whole purpose of this being an alternate history.
 * No it doesn't. Who was this?
 * My bad. I wasn't signed in. That's just my opinion AttackDog 00:12, April 21, 2012 (UTC)
 * Oh, ok. Well, you can believe that all you want, but I can argue with it. For a long time. With a lot of good points. Rule #1 because, hey, these states are just leaving a country. They don't have the time as yet to be allying and whatnot. Rule #2 because all the secession are slavery based at first. Then the other guys who are pissed off can leave cause the Union is crumbling apart.
 * It is quite apparent to me that you are not understanding what alternate history. Quote from some big dictionary I took off of my Dad's shelf: Alternate History:  Alternate History is anything that did not happen in real life.  Thusly, the "whole purpose of this being an alternate history" is not defeated by any means.
 * Fixed It. Enclavehunter 00:50, April 21, 2012 (UTC)
 * Ok. Don't worry, California will probably be one the first post-slave states to secede. [[Image:IMPERIAL NY-SPQR 1.png|25px]][[Image:Regen Flag.png|30px|border]] Syngraféas Enallaktikí̱ Istoría, Dic mihi lingua Anglorum. 00:57, April 21, 2012 (UTC)
 * Connecticut: Connecticut for the moment does not secede, but starts to realize the ineffectiveness and the nearing collapse of the Union. The govenor recalls all national guard troops and ships that were out of the state into state borders.He forms an army and navy from these troops and ships, and recruitment starts. Railroads and roads are built to connect the state.
 * Can everyone please not edit in source mode? Thanks.
 * Can someone update the map?
 * Next turn.
 * North Carolina: North Carolina secedes from the Union on the grounds that Hamlin's radicalism will destroy America.
 * Michigan: Although it is nervous about the South, the state passes a resolution banning leaving the Union. The National Guard is expanded and a National Navy is established (IT's like a National Guard.) Industry is amped up and some national guard troops are sent to Indiana.
 * Massachusetts: Massachusetts decides not to secede for the moment, but begins building up and army and navy just in case, as well as amping up industry.

1861.25
April to June
 * Tennessee: Tennessee officialy secedes from the Union, due to Hamlin's alleged "radical abolitionism."
 * Event: All the slave states except Maryland and Delaware secede.
 * Illinois: Things are going rough, however things are getting better and officials stress patience. The Illinois army is slowly increasing.
 * Kentucky: More Kentuckian troops are brought home, and many of them join the new Kentucky Troop Force. The former state government becomes the Temporary Governmnent until elections can be held. The elections plan to be held next year.
 * Illinois Diplomacy: Illinois offers Kentucky a non agression pact.
 * Kentucky Diplomacy: Kentucky agrees.
 * Pennsylvania: The National Guard continues to be organized, and General Mead is appointed to be the head of the State Military. Troops mass on the Maryland Border.
 * California: California continues to become less and less reliant on the Federal Goverment. Gold Mines continue to pop up in northern California. Railways to San Franscisco to Los Angeles to San Diego begins, and will be expected to next in 1862. California seccedes from the Union, and will occur next year. (I'm assuming this allowed, because most of the slave states seccede). The US dollar is taken off list from the official currency, and printing of the California Dollar begins.
 * That is allowed.
 * Texas: The Republic of Texas requests trade routes with Virginia, Louisiana, Florida, and California. Texas begins expanding into the New Mexico Territory and hopes to build a railroad linking San Diego and San Antonio. The routes with the other states would be shipped into Corpus Christi.
 * Californian Diplomacy: California agrees.
 * Virginia Diplomacy: Virginia accepts and asks Texas for an alliance
 * Apparently we're not allowed to have alliances yet. I would if I could but I can't so I won't.
 * No expansion.
 * Since when?
 * These guys are supposed to be getting ready to defend themselves against the Union. I doubt they'd have the time to do any expansion. However, you can take stuff when the Union is down to ten states.
 *  Fine
 * Michigan: Seeing the Union disolving, all National Guard Troops are recalled and troops are placed on Michigan Border. The government decides to seccede as the Republic of Michigan but will join any solid U.S Government. A exact replica of the Constution with edits for Michigan Counties for States is adopted. In order to protect itself, a navy and army are made. Michigan offers a non agression pact to Illionis. Troops are sent to the border of Wisconsin to prepare for a occupation to gain farming grounds. A Michigan Dollar is created on par with U.S Dollar.
 * Illinois Diplomacy: Illinois agrees.
 * Virginia: President Lee personally congratulates the graduates of the Virginia Military Institute and wishes them luck in the future. The Republican Navy is expanded and adds the ironclad VSS Lexington to its ranks. The new constitution is ratified and President Lee moves into Mount Vernon, which has been renamed to the Presidential Estate.The first annual State Drills are founded, in which troops from across the nation are trained. The Arlington Scientifc Univeristy is founded. The university is on the frontline of cutting edge technology in both the civilian and military fields. President Lee creates the Air Scout Corps (ASC) and around 750 civilians enlist in the new branch
 * Wright Brothers don't fly for another 42 years friend. And please, do not try to invent an airplane yet.
 * Hot air balloons were used during the OTL Civil War for reconnaissance. I meant balloons, not airplanes
 * Okay In that case have at it.
 * Event: OTL West Virginia secedes from the Republic of Virginia and rejoins the Union.
 * HELLO EVERYONE, IF YOU ARE GOING TO EDIT IN SOURCE MODE, DO IT RIGHT!!! IT IS VERY HARD TO FIX CODING COMPLICATIONS!!!!!!!
 * What's source mode?
 * Complex coding and codex and whatnot. Easy if you know how to use it, though.
 * Connecticut: Seeing the Union is crumbling, Connecticut secedes from the Union, as The Republic of Connecticut. Governor Buckingham is innaugurated as President and his Lt. Governor Douglas as Vice President. A constitution and bill of rights similar to the US's is drafted. Added to this is slavery is offfcially outlawed and no one regardless of race or religion will be persecuted. The former counties of CT, reform into states with their respective governors/lt. governors and state general assemblies. The Former General Assembly is changed to Congress. Congress ratifies the new constitution and bill of rights. The Governor's Mansion is changed to the Presidential Mansion, the capitol is Hartford with the capitol building the seat of the government. Yale University expanded for sciences. The military is formed from the natinal guard as the RCA (army) and RCN (navy). New warships and tradeships are built in Groton and Mystic. Experimentation with air travel with hot air ballons is started. CT offers a trade deal with Pennsylvnia, Michigan, and Illinois.
 * Illinois Diplomacy: Illinois agrees to the trade deal.
 * Vermont, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island: The three states secede from the crumbling Union and askks if Connecticut would like to form the Republic of New England.
 * CT Diplomacy: How would this work?
 * V, NH, RI: Basically we would form a new country. (You can play for the RNE.)
 * CT: Ok, CT agrees and will join the RNE.
 * Massachusetts: Secedes from the Union and continues with Urbanization and starts capitalizing on resources. It also starts offering money to anyone who can find an easily reloadable rifle.

1861.50

 * United States: The USA Government declares war on all secessionist states. Troops from Oregon are sent into Northern California, Maine attacks the RNE and all other manpower is directed towards everything else. The National Capital is relocated to Richmond County/Staten Island in New York City, New York to be far from the secessionist states.
 * Illinois: Since war has been declared, Illinois sends the river navy in the Mississippi to St Louis and bombards the city. Meanwhile Illinois officials head send the Illinois army north to Wisconsin and east to Indiana. Officials from Illinois ask Michigan to help with the Wisconsin and Indiana campaigns with a promise to divide Wisconsin in half. Also Illinois sends a diplomatic team to Iowa to convince them to leave the union and join Illinois.
 * Michigan Diplomacy: You can have half of each.
 * Illinois Diplomacy: Illinois accepts.
 * California: California takes soldiers from Central and Southern California and deploys them north, and begins to launch small offensives on the Union. California request help from any state directly not under attack. Meanwhile, using the factories that were captured, weapons and cannons are completed in small numbers. The Californian Navy defeats an small Union squadron off the coast of Oregon.
 * Texan Diplomacy: Since the Union is dissolving, do you want to invade the New Mexico Territory and split it? We can worry about borders later.
 * Californian Diplomacy: California agrees, as long as it gets Vegas.
 * Technically that's in the Nevada territory, but whatever. Nice doing business with you.
 * Oregon (mod controlled): Oregon secedes from the Union saying that it is being used. Washington Territory is seized. (From now on, you can take territory if its was at once part of your state/territory.) The Republic of the Pacific is created.
 * California Diplomacy: California sends trade agreements to Oregon.
 * So, what you mean to tell me is that since part of New Mexico was once part of the Texas Territory, I can now invade it?
 * Um, no. It never was part of Texas. You can, however, invade Indian Territory, which is directly above you on the map. (OTL Oklahoma.)
 * But texas never had any claim to Oklahoma, so how is it that I'm 'allowed' to invade it but not New Mexico, which i did have some claim to?
 * Texas Republic used to own the Oklahome Panhandle, but never any parts of NMT. Texas State also held claim over the Oklahoma Panhandle, but never any parts of NMT.
 * Oh. Dang it. Tell you what, you can have all of the OTL State of New Mexico and the Oklahoma Panhandle.
 * Sorry, not trying to be greedy, and I probably won't gobble up all of that territory. 
 * Pacific Diplomacy: Trade agreements are accepted with the California Republic.
 * Pennsylvania: In regards to the Union attacking states that it was unable to stop them from leaving in the first place, the Pennsylvanian government declares that it is the one true legitimate government if the United States. It askes the other states to recognize it as such. The National Guard is reorganized into the Union Army, which proceeds to invade Maryland, hoping to reach Washington. The capitol is established in Philidelphia. The provisional government offers trade agreements to Connecticut and West Virginia.
 * Californian Diplomacy:  California recongizes the new goverment, as long as it prosmise no more attacks on seceding states.
 * The capitol was moved to Staten Island. Mod Event.
 * I know. The Capitol of the "true" United States is Philidelphia.
 * You said that you were hoping to reach Washington.
 * I know. Tha's what I meant to say. The Pennsylvanian government is hoping to capture Washington to bolster its claim as the legitimate government. 
 * Oh.
 * Delaware (mod controlled): Delaware refuses to recognize Pennsylvania, saying that it was the first state. Delaware secedes and invades Southern Maryland and the area near the Potomac.
 * US Government: Congress asks why everyone is seceding. Please post your reasons below.
 * Texas: Wants to form it's own republic becuse the Hamlin administration threatened the local economy.
 * Connecticut: Felt that the crumbling union would have left the state vulnerable, so took it's defense in it's own hands.
 * Illinois: Shares the opinion of Connecticut.
 * Virginia: Felt Hamlin would abolish slavery and leave the Virginian economy in shambles
 * Kentucky: Because you don't stay on a sinking boat.
 * Pennsylvania: The State government feels that the radical Hamlin government is unable to effectivy govern and handle the current crisis.
 * Michigan: Same as Connecticut.
 * SC: same reasons as OTL (seceeded in 1860)
 * Massachusetts: Felt that collapse was imminent.
 * RNE: RNE mobilizes the army and navy, not doing anything, but watching the borders. Temporary forts are built around the borders, more permanent ones are planned, to be built. Certain factories are set to make guns and cannons. Farms are built and military recruitment is high.
 * Massachusetts Diplomacy: Though I won't join, I would offer a trade agreement.
 * Virginia: The 1st Shock Army is sent up the Eastern Shore to help secure Virginia's position on the Delmarva peninsula. The 2nd Shock Army lays siege to Washington D.C. and fortifications begin to be built on the Potomac and in the Appalachian Plateau. The 3rd Shock Army is mobilized and is based in the Shenandoah Valley. The Republican Navy is rechristened as the Royal Virginia Navy and two more ironclads are built. The VSS Williamsburg and the VSS Yorktown. In other news, the Air Scout Corps is further developed with researched being put into more maneuverability
 * Pennsylvanian Diplomacy: Pennsylvania requests that the Republic of Virginia wait to capture Washington, and the state government wishes to divide Maryland if necessary.
 * Delaware: Hold up, we have Southern Maryland. Would VA like to split Washington along the Potamac?
 * Virginia: President Lee proposes a three way division of Maryland with the epicenter at D.C. between Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
 * Kentucky: A new currency has been formed, the Kentucky Dollar. Meanwhile, the newly formed Kentucky Troop Force attacks US soldiers in Tennessee, and manage to take Nashville, and continue to head Southeastward toward Knoxville.
 * Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota secede from the United States and form the Northern Federal Republic, or NFR, which begins to build up a naval fleet and tries to avoid war with the rest of the Old Union, wile NFR troops beign to occupy Dakota Territory.
 * If you read the above text Illinois has troops in Wisconsin and sent a diplomatic team to Iowa.. 
 * Texas: Texas begins to move troops into the New Mexico territory. They make it to the Rio Grande River by the end of September. Construction begins in the new capitol of Houston. The docks of Corpus Christi are improved to allow bigger ships into the port. Construction on a railroad system begins, with lines connecting major cities and a line to San Diego.
 * Michigan: Troops march into the Capital of Wisconsin., capturing the state but it will split along the long of the Iowa border.. Troops also march into Indiana and offers to again split the state in half with Illinois. Industry is grow, as is the military and navy.
 * A: Wisconsin joined the NFR.
 * B: You seceded, so you have no right to the name, Indiana is heavily fortified, as well as Ohio.
 * C: No alliances yet.
 * A: We had troops there LAST TURN!
 * B: Both me and Illinois are invade Wisconsin and Indiana. Got no right to the name, got it.
 * C: Got it.
 * D: What about Ohio did I say.
 * A: So? They can still secede.
 * B: They can still be independent of you.
 * D: Nothing, just saying.
 * That was Scrawland, this is Courageous
 * A: You had troops on the border. You did not have troops in the state.
 * B: What are you guts talking about? I get it, both of you are invading. They can still retaliate.
 * Union: Dakota Territory is split from Montana Territory. Nevada Territory is expanded to OTL borders.
 * Kansas: Kansas secedes from the Union, taking OTL Nebraska area with it, forming the Central American Union.
 * Having already seceded from the Union, the 3 states of Alabama, Mississippii, and Georgia agree to unite to form the Confederate States of America with its capitol at Montgomery, Alabama, with the Stars n Bars becoming the officila flag of the nation. I t begins to build up its military and its fledgling navy.
 * What are you doing DeanSims? You are not allowed to form Unions between states unless you are a mod, which you are not.
 * Georgia: Georgia invades Alabama nad begins to conquer the state.
 * You're not allowed to conquer states and independent nations until the dissolution of the Union.
 * Florida: The Floridians begin to modernize the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine. The Floridian Defense Force is formed by the Legislature to protect Florida in case of invasion. The Florida Defense Force is formed by grouping all of the local militias into a unified command structure. The Legislature also passes a bill that allows men as young as 15 to join the FDF, although conscription only applies to 18 to 40 year olds. The Floridians also confiscate the navy vessels and all other US ships that are docked in the area, many of the sailors willingly join the Floridians, those that don't are executed.
 * Georgia: Georgia begins t build up its military.
 * Maine: The governor of Maine, Lot M. Morill, loses power after half his forces are killed in a failed strike on Texas. A new governor, Henry Hare, is elected, and he has Maine secede, offering support to other seceded states.


 * Sorry about starting so late - inexcusable since I founded the game in the first place - I was on vacation and totally forgot. Glad to see things are going well. Already, the Civil War is getting hyper-bloody, a War of States has begun and things are looking up for us action-loving, trigger hapy nations! So, just apologizing for being late.
 * Floridian Diplomacy: We ask for a trade route with you
 * Maine Diplomacy: Sure, why not? Independent states gotta stick together now. And why stop at a trade route? How about an alliance? I know you're a confederate state, but I think the Civil War doesn't matter anymore.
 * Floridian diplomacy: Will you accept slavery?
 * Maine: We will accept it for now, but between the two of us, that might be an issue to work on.
 * All the Northeastern states except you have formed the Republic of New England. 'Accept slavery? Maine was one of the earliest anti-slavery proponents! 'Also, there is no Civil War. The Union practically gave it up. 'The capitol was moved to Staten Island; an island, really easy to defend, your ships would be sunk and gone in minutes. 'IMPORTANT! MAINE SHOULD NOT SECEDE BECAUSE  HAMLIN WAS FROM MAINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No trade routes as determined by the established rules until the Union dissolves. 'Also, you can't create new people unless they were born after the POD. The governor right now is Lot M. Morrill.'
 * Not true. Massachusetts hasn't (and won't).
 * Oh yeah, I forgot. Mass will be instrumental in the War on Maine. 
 * Sorry, changed it. Gad, my first post and already everybody wants me dead! What is wrong with the nations I make?
 * Maine (repost): Governor Morill loses power as his campaigns against independent states wear down the nation, and he is replaced by (unknown man), who immediately starts campaigning against the union. However, his efforts soon fail, and Maine being a strong supporter of Hamlin, President (unknown) is assasinated and the Union retakes Maine.
 * ​Massachusetts: Offers a trade alliance to the RNE (though it will not join).
 * RNE: The RNE accepts

1861.75
Red=Pennsylvania Yellow=Delaware]]
 * United States: The Union is dissolved. New York forms the Republic of New York with William H. Seward as President. Indiana and Ohio form the Mideastern Republic. Hannibal Hamlin moves to Canada.
 * Scrawland, you can't have New Jersey. You have to do it the old fashioned way and conquer it, not just proclaim that you own it.
 * We united as one. What is wrong with that?
 * I think the problem with it is that it is a very easy way to gain land. And since New Jersey has no player, we don't know if that is what they would do. 
 * Ok, fine. Me and MP will victoriously invade it.
 * New York: New York offers an alliance (yes, they are allowed now) to California and Pennsylvania. William H. Seward is President until official elections are held in 1864. Half the United States Navy is transformed into the Navy of New York. (That's our prize for not seceding!) New York asks to buy the Erie Triangle from Pennsylvania. President Seward orders an invasion of Jersey and asks Pennsylvania to help.
 * New plan: Since you apparently can't own New Jersey, how about we create an alliance and invade it together? You get the north and I get the south. We're both happy! :)
 * That sounds better. Thank you for thinking outside the box MP lol
 * That sounds good. - Scraw.
 * Vive la invasion!
 * Pennsylvanian Diplomacy: We ask New York for trade rights and an alliance.
 * NY Diplomacy: NY agrees only if you help us invade Jersey. You will get the South and we will get the North.
 * Pennsylvanian Diplomacy: Agreed, lol. Troops are invading as we speak.
 * Algorithm Diplomacy: (Result) Bye-bye, Jersey.
 * Would you mind posting it? Not tyring to give you a hard time, just trying to make sure that it's fair
 * Ok, I'm posting it on the Algorithm's talk page.
 * Pennsylvania: The Pennsylvanian Government refuses to acknowledge that the Union has fallen, and they rename the state the United States (Just the United States, no America). A draft is issued, raising the army to 3.5 % and over 100,000 men. The production of cannons and rifles increases dramatically, and General Mead leads the attack on Washington while Winfield Scott Hancock sieges Baltimore. With no real government resistance, Mead captures Washington after a month's siege. Lincoln's former Secratary of Defense returns to Philidelphia to become provisional president.
 * Delaware Diplomacy: We thought we were splitting DC and Maryland with Virginia.
 * Pennsylvanian Diplomacy: The negotiations were not completed, therefore such obligations didn't exist.
 * Delawarean Diplomacy: Well, can we still split the land? Reminder: Delaware took Southern Maryland upon secession.
 * Virginian Response: Virginia wishes for a peaceful resolution to split Maryland. However, if one can not be achieved, Virginia isn't afraid to go to war.
 * Delaware Diplomacy: Delaware just wants to keep the South, which has been held since secession.
 * Pennsylvanian Diplomacy: We wish to keep part of the coast and Washington if that is agreeable to Virginia.
 * Virginian Response: Virginia offers to let Pennsylvania have the Maryland territory to the immediate south and Virginia will take the eastern part, excluding the peninsula
 * Pennsylvanian Diplomacy: Does that include Washington?
 * Virginian Diplomacy: D.C. would be split in half
 * Delaware Diplomacy: Ok, so VA can get DC on their side of the Potomac and Delaware and PA will split the other side. Deal?
 * Virginia: This is what I was thinking. Blue=Virginia, Red=Pennsylvania, Yellow=Delaware.
 * [[File:Division_of_Maryland_2.png|thumb|400px|Blue=Virginia
 * Delaware Diplomacy: Accepted.
 * Pennsylvanian Diplomacy: As long as we get part of D.C. in this treaty, then we accept.
 * Virginia Diplomacy: You get the part of D.C. that is contained in Maryland. I get the part in Virginia
 * Pennsylvania: Accepted.
 * Florida: Florida rejoices at the fall of the Union, many fill the streets of cities in joyous celebration. The FDF continues to modernize the Castillo de San Marcos. The Floridian Legislature issues its first tariff, the tariff puts a 5% tax on all imports. The Legislature appoints Governor Madison S. Perry to be the President of the State of Florida. President Perry quickly launches a project to modernize the FDF's main fighting units.
 * Floridian Diplomacy: The Floridians ask the Europeans for a trade of weapons for cattle (note: Florida was, and still is, one of the largest cattle producers in the WORLD.)
 * Not as much as Texas lol. 
 * Actually during the Civil War it provided most of the cattle to the Confederate army, but that is irreleveant
 * Texan Diplomacy: Texas requests a trade agreement and an alliance with Florida.
 * Floridian Diplomacy: Agree
 * Maine:  President Hare has five Hamlinist spies arrested and pulls troops out of Pensylvania, thus ending the War of States. The streets are filled with celebration. Now, the president begins work on improving the Floridian trade route and establishes a new capital. He chooses his childhood home, the coastal town of Chestnut Harbour, renames it Victory and begins extensive work on modernizing and expanding it. Meanwhile, several northeastern states are offered alliances, and plans for the Maritime Alliance take hold. A trade route is offered to the Pacific Alliance.
 * 'Look, how, many times am I going to tell you that fictional people have to be born after the POD. Thusly, "Hare" is uneligible for governor. Also, Maine was Hamlin's home state, so "Hamlinst spies" would not be arrested. For that matter, they wouldn't even be there in the first place! Also, Maine's people would revolt and take "Hare" out of office for being selfish, biased, and unjudgemental for moving the capital to his "childhood home." Also, no troops were in Pennsylvania in the first place: reminder: you would have to go through the Republic of New England and'' Massachussetts to begin with.
 * Maine (repost): As President Morill struggles to re-establish the Union, the state is torn between indepdnence and the glory of the USA. The state is destroyed by civil war and collapses into anarchy. Morill escapes to Canada and tracks down Hamlin, beginning a struggle to re-establish the USA. Maine is now up for grabs, since I don't want to play anymore as everybody wants my state destroyed and my posts deleted. End of story. Goodbye.
 * That's not true. We jsut want you to be plausible.
 * Just seems like everything I do in every game turns out to be implausible. Vive la Revolution Revised, Battle for Earth Revised, States of America 5 - the only game whre I am being plausible is Human Evolution: The Third Game, and that game is falling apart. Een the games I founded! I just fail at everything althistrorical because I don't know enough about history! So I'm leaving this game, because I don't want ths to be just another failure.
 * Your not a failure. If you don't know everything about History, you don't have to panic. No one knows everything about history. What you do about it is do a little research. Thats it. TacoCopper
 * Well, other than the Hamlinist spies your first entry was pretty good. And yeah, people (blush) including me were kinda ganging up on you but... that's no reason to quit, get some allies!
 * Still, I have too many map games going on right now. Besides, I don't really like Maine anyway, but it was the only state left.
 * Virginia: President Lee launches the Five Year Plan. The plan aims to industrialize the small nation and make it largely self-sufficient. New factories are built along the Potomac and James Rivers and men are drafted until the military reaches its full capacity (84,000). President Lee reaches out to other Southern states, telling them that the need to make an identity for themselves and become friendly with other secessionist states. President Lee declares the Shenandoah Valley a national park and hunting and fishing there is made illegal. The Virginian Law Code is drafted and approved by the Senate and gives women more rights such as the right to vote. President Lee is hailed as the People’s president and July 6 is declared Robert E. Lee Day. Preparations begin for the celebration of Independence Day (January 15th). The government is reorganized along with the election system. Candidates will now be elected on popular vote instead of the Electoral College. The mining and oil industries are producing more resources than ever and the fishing in the Chesapeake Bay is booming. Railroads are built to connect Virginia as well as telegraph lines. President Lee orders the building of bridges across the James, York and Rappahannock Rivers as well as increasing the number of ferries going to and from the Eastern Shore. Winchester-Virginia <- (Company name) begins research on a new rifle designed to be quick and accurate. It will most likely be a repeater but in a larger caliber. The navy is built up with the building of 5 schooners and 2 sloops as well as one ironclad. The ships are named, in order, VSS George Washington, VSS Thomas Jefferson, VSS Patrick Henry, VSS Thomas Gates, VSS Benjamin Gates, VSS James Madison, VSS James Stuart, and the VSS Robert E. Lee.
 * Virginian Diplomacy: Virginia requests a trade agreement and alliance with Deleware, New York, Florida and Texas
 * Texan Diplomacy: Sure, why not.
 * Michigan: Troops continue to occupy Wisconsin with Illinois. The navy and military is expanded. An alliance is offered to New York, Illinois, Middleastern Republic, and Maine.
 * Illinois Diplomacy: Illinois accpets
 * NFR Repsonse (mod controlled): NFR troops declare war on Michigan and force the Michiganers out of Wisconsin.
 * Illinois Diplomacy: Illinois delcares war on the NFR (Since Illinois is an ally of Michigan and has troops in Wisconsin).
 * New York Diplomacy: New York rejects the alliance but offers trade agreements.
 * Kentucky: Celebrations everywhere happen as the US has been brought down. Troops in Tennessee decide to finish the job and take the Southern half of the nation, though its mainly farmland. Plans are made to industrialize the nation.
 * Illinois Diplomacy: Illinois offers an alliance with Kentucky.
 * Kentucky Diplomacy: Kentucky agrees, and asks for trade agreements.
 * Illinois Diplomacy: Illinois agrees with the trade agreements.
 * Illinois: Since the fall of the US, there was a few minor celebrations, but officials had other things to worry about. After the military operations in Wisconisn and Indiana, Illinois has declared war on the NFR. There is talk of chainging the name from Illinois to the Great Lakes Republic, but officials put it down. Mostly due to the fact that Illinois does not control all of the Great Lakes. However, there will be major discussions on the new name.
 * Republic of California: California accepts the alliance from New York, and offers one to Texas. California invades the Nevada Territory, and captures the small but strategic towns of Las Vegas and Reno. Department of State, Treasury, War, and Transporation is organized, while two military academies (one naval, one army) is under construction at San Francisco. Research into an weapon similar to OTL Winchester begins, and construction on gold mines and railroads continue. Yosemite National Park is established, to protect the natural wildlife from expansion.
 * Texan Diplomacy: Texas accepts, and offers a trade agreement. It also asks for joint technologial research, as Texas lacks advanced technology, including factories.
 * Californian Diplomacy: California accepts the trade offer, and agrees to the joint research.
 * Texas: With it's joint technological agreement with California, Texas begins importing factory equiptment and advanced technology in an attempt to become more technologically empowered. Factories quickly open to begin processing cotton and new weapons. More progress is made on the New Mexico front, and the territory is expected to be under Texan and Californian control by March. Texas also launches a military campaign to conquer the new state of Oklahoma.
 * Republic of New England: The RNE celebrates it's union and mild celebrations of the fall of the US occur. The capitol is still in Hartford, the former states keep the same names, but ceretain areas are remapped nd changed due to disputes and requests and their representatives sent to congress. New ports and shipyards are built New Hampshire and Rhode Island, along with in Connecticut. Recruitment in the military rises as citizens join the NEA (Army), NEN (Navy), and NEAU (Air Units in balloons). The Constituiton stays the same as in the former posts. Congress ratifies it again, congress also ratifies a bill giving women more rights and the ability to vote. Roads and Railroads are built to connect the nation, telegraph lines are also built to connect the nation. Forts are started to be built across the nation to better defenses and more guns and cannons are produced.
 * West Virgina: The military begins to build up and industry is growing. The president creates the draft and the military is drafted to full capacity. Research begins on a new type of cannon and the Sharpshooters Corps is created. The coal industry is revitalized and is at maximum output.
 * Virginia Diplomacy: Virginia offers to buy some of the eastern counties for 15 million dollars
 * West_Virginia_Buy.png
 * West Virginian Response: We accept
 * Massachusetts: Starts a draft to bring it's military percentage up to 4%. Starts using the new Gatling gun, and formally gives all peoples sufferage. Also prepares for a surge of troops to Maine, this time with Air Balloons. Claims this is only because the state has collapsed. Offers an alliance to the newly created Republic of New York.
 * South Carolina:  South Carolina and North Carolina decide to unite into the Republic of Carolina. they work on creating a carolinian army and navy, and create a new capital in Charlotte. they offer trade agreements to Georgia, Tennesee, Florida, Alabama, Missisippi, Louisiana, and Texas.
 * Okay, here's the thing - I told scrawland that he couldnt have new jersey just because he claimed that they united. Sorry, but I'm just trying to be fair.
 * North Carolina: NC invades Southern Tennessee. By random chance and the grace of God, they tae the South. (Disputes are not welcome, we needed this. This counts as mod controlled.)

1862

 * Mod Event 1: Hannibal Hamlin is shot and killed in Newfoundland.
 * Mod Event 2: New Jersey Government finally gives up to Pennsylvania and New York.
 * Mod Event 3: Pacific Republic takes OTL East Montana.
 * Kentucky: Elections are held, and Senator Henry C. Burnett has become the President. Burnett has introduced a new plan to industrialize the nation. It begins with building large amounts of Railroads and roads. To do this, we need coal, and we ask Virginia for trade agreements.
 * Virginian Response: Virginia accepts and offers Kentucky an alliance. Secret: Virginia ask Kentucky for a joint invasion of West Virginia
 * Kentucky Response: Kentucky accepts. (Does West Virgina exist?)
 * Yes.
 * Virginian Diplomacy: Shall we proceed immediately?
 * Kentucky Diplomacy: I say we wait for a few months (next turn).
 * Virgininan Diplomacy: Sounds good
 * Illinois: With the war with the NFR going on, the Illinois economy is full war time production mode. Also Illinois is getting new recruits from the orginal state, occupied areas of Wisconsin and Indiana. Also Illinois decided to make the cities of Peoria, Chicago, Rockford, and Milwaukee key industrial areas for the nation. Also with discussion of the name change is on hold until the war with the NFR is over.
 * Michigan: Expands Military and continues occupation of parts of Indiana and Wisconsin. It offers to form a Allied States of America with Illiniois in which it is open border, ecenomic, and political organisation. (Like Axis in Avaro).
 * Illinois Diplomacy: Illinois is open to the idea and proposes a meeting in Springfield to discuss it some more. Also discuss way to end the war against the NFR quickly.
 * New York: New York asks anyone willing to participate in an invasion of East Vermont, which was held by New York in the Early Colonial Times until a dispute with the New Hampshireans. (Secret!) Meanwhile, the first Congressional Midterm Elections are held. President Seward forms the first cabinet. Independence Day (still July 4) is celebrated still, while New York Day is celebrated on August 8. President Seward encourages technological and industrial improvement in New York.
 * RNE Diplomacy: The RNE resents this claim.
 * A: This was secret.
 * B: This was true. NY owned VT until NH laid a claim over it. Then VT proclaimed its own republic and then joined the Union as the fourteenth state.
 * Either way it became independent and then joined the RNE.
 * So what? I can still invade it, can't I?
 * True, True
 * Massachusetts Diplomacy: We'll join in this invasion (unless the RNE is against it.) Also note that the alliance offer is still open.
 * Republic of New England: The RNE builds more farms and factories. The economy is flourishing with people flocking to work in factories, farms, the military and various other occupations. Roads, railroads and telepgraph lines span the entire country. The RNE asks Massachusetts to buy a strip of land in the western part of their country to connect our nation. Congress passes the National Education Act, saying that children ages 6-18 have to attend school with Higher Education optional. Schools are built throughout the country. Attendance at colleges and universities rise, with Yale being extremly popular.
 * Massachusetts Diplomacy: Refuses, but is willing to allow free passage to all RNE citizens, soldiers, etc- same thing as a citizen but they can't vote (the same is expected, but not explicitly stated). However, Massachusetts would like to buy a passage between the newly conquered Maine and Massachusetts.
 * Virginia: President Lee orders railroads to be extended into the newly acquired territory. The fishing idustry is expanded and the military is expanded to 90,000 men. The 4th Shock Army is created and based along the West Virginia border. The Republican Reserves are creted an 4,500 sign up. The Republican Navy is patrolled to the Mediterranean Sea to show their power and prestige to European nations. The Virginia Beach Sniper School (VBSS) is established and 1,000 men sign up.
 * Mod Event 4: The Navy of Venice (or Italy, if the Italian City States united yet) sinks a Virginian Ship by accident until they they find out that the Virginians are the owners.
 * Virginian Response: President Lee is saddened by the loss of the ship and its crew and asks Italy to pay for the compensation the families of the sailors will recieve
 * Venetian/Italian Diplomacy: How much is needed?
 * Virginian Response: 1 million dollars.
 * V/I D: Done. Also, a ship is given to the Virginians as compensation.
 * Virginian Diplomacy: President Lee thanks you. Will you recognize the Republic?
 * V/I: Venice (or Italy) recognizes all the Union's successor states.
 * Republic of California: The Nevada Territory is annexed by California, and is immeadiatley divided into states. Expansion into the New Mexico Territory continues and will meet the Texans in the next turn. The Military is expanded, and construction on gold and mineral mines continue. Research into the repeating rifle continues, while the RCSS (Republic of California Sniper School) and RCNA (Republic of California Naval Academy is established), and construction on an military academy begins.
 * United States (Pennsylvania): The country goes into mourning upon hearing the death of Hamlin, who, even with his inability to preserve the Union, is considered a legitimate president of the United States. The military continues to upgrade, and the first ironclad steams out of Philidelphia Harbor. Damaged parts of Washington are rebuilt.
 * Florida: The FDF recieves weapons from Texas and they begin modernizing their armed forces. The Legislature allots a 10% tax on the purchase of any amount of land purchased over 10 acres. The Castillo de San Marcos is nearly finnished in her retro-fitting to modern specifications. The Florida President begins talking with the Spanish to see if they could purchase Cuba. The FDF launches the FSS Florida as the first naval ship launched by the State.
 * Massachusetts: The invasion of Maine completed, it now controls most of the entire state, and annexes it. It builds new universities and hospitals through out the country, and puts up posters encouraging... ahh... reproduction, as it were. It rebuilds the remains of Augusta. It also builds a series of 5 Union- class ironclads, fitted with 5 swiveling guns. It officially allows free passage to all RNE citizens. Begins commencing troop movements to New Hampshire.
 * South Carolina: South carolina allies itself with Tennesee, and invades NC. they promise to split NC with Tennesse, and the invasion is currently sucsessful. they begin​working on a navy, and the Ironclads SCS South Carolina, SCS Blue Ridge, and SCS Columbia are built in Charleston.
 * Michigan-Sends more troop to Wisconsin. Grows military and navy and start contruction on a flagship, the MRS MIchigan
 * New turn?
 * New map?
 * Definitely.

1862.25
Red=Pennsylvania Yellow=Kentucky]]
 * Mod Event 1: Uprisings begin in Nevada and the Free State of Nevada is proclaimed from Las Vegas.
 * Mod Event 2: The Provisional Government of the United States, which holds the territories, cedes Eastern Montana to the Pacific Republic and Western Montana and the Dakota Territory to NFR. Wyoming Territory is created.
 * Mod Event 3: OTL Utah and Colorado borders are created. Utah becomes the Independent Free State of Deseret. (playable next turn.) Colorado and Wyoming form the Great Plains Republic.
 * Mod Event 4: Everyone develops ironclads.
 * Voting Session:
 * Who will get Alaska from the Russians?
 * British Canada
 * kdavis005
 * Japan
 * ~​Enclave
 * New York
 * California
 * Pennsylvania
 * Republic of New England
 * Other
 * None, they will keep it for themselves. 
 * ~MP
 * ~CotFR
 * ~CL (we can beat it out of them later)
 * -WOF
 * octiman10
 * TacoCopper
 * Guns
 * Kentucky: The Kentuckian army invades West Virginia, and begins fighting the W.G Army. President Burnett says that while war for expansion is normally bad, in these times the new nations of America must conquer other states or be conquered.
 * Could you vote in the Alaska voting section please?
 * I get to vote! Yay, thought it was only for mods.
 * United States (Pennsylvania): The Union army continues its preparations, and they invade and occupy one county of West Virginia (the one that sticks up in between Pennsylvania and Ohio). Southern New Jersey, now known by its old name of New Sweden, becomes a state of the new union, bringing the total to three.
 * Illinois Diplomacy: Offers a non agression pact with the United States.
 * Michigan DIplomacy: Us Too.
 * United States Diplomacy: Both accepted.
 * Massachusetts D: Ooh! us too!
 * California: California continues its incorporation of Nevada into the Republic (it was annexed last turn), and starts crushing the uprising and California troops move into Las Vegas, and arrest the mayor and the sheriff, and puts an pro-California mayor in charge. Meanwhile, railroad construction continues across the state, and links from Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are constructed. The repeater is designed, and the prototyope is under construction.Free_State_of_Nevada_SOA5.png
 * Mod Event 5: The Mayor's House is burned down. A "blockade" is set up around Las Vegas to keep Cali out.
 * Californian Diplomacy: California will recongize the Free State of Nevada, but will be forced to hand over Clark County, including Las Vegas, and the area around Lake Tahoe as punishment for their rebellion.
 * Californian Diplomacy: Agree.
 * Illinois: Illinois plans to launch an offensive from Illinois occupied Wisconisn to Iowa. The goal will be to occupy as much as Iowa as possible. Meanwhile the Illinois Navy begins to bombard Dubuque and Davenport. On the great lakes site, the Navy build the ISS Illinois. The first Ironclad that Illinois built.
 * Please vote about Alaska.
 * Grant was from Ohio.
 * By 1860 he was living in Illinois. 
 * He wouldn't live in Illinois still. And after the end of the Union, he would go back home.
 * Virginia: The Five Year Plan continues on schedule and Virginia is becoming more industrialized. The Norfolk Naval Academy is established as well as the Cntral Intelligence Agency. Virginia invades West Virginia and the 4th and 3rd Shock Armies clash with W.V. troops. The Republican Navy Does its annual Atlantic Exercises and all ships are functioning well. The first 16 inch naval gun is developed and is placed on the VSS Robert E. Lee.
 * Please vote about Alaska.
 * Virginian Diplomacy: Proposed division of W.V. [[File:Partition_of_West_Virginia.png|thumb|400px|Blue=Virginia
 * United State Diplomacy: That's more than I wanted actually, but ok, as AttackDog seems to not be interested anymore.
 * Kentucky Diplomacy: We also accept. Also, we ask the new US for an alliance and trade agreements.
 * If you guys want to calculate your new population, go to this site and select the state and year and look for the counties you control. http://slaverebellion.org/population.php?
 * Texas: Texan and Californian troops finally meet, completing the conquest of New Mexico. Texas sends plans for current and future borders. Meanwhile, Texas continues pushing into Oklahoma. Texan troops have secured the panhandle and plan to staNew_Mexico_Border.png from the north and push their way south, squeezing the Oklahomans. Military balloon technology is developed, and 1,000 soldiers are drafted into the new ariborne division. Texas asks recognition and trading rights with Great Britain and France (and alliances if at all possible). Trade continues with other states, and the construction of factories increases. New military technologies are being developed.
 * Californian Diplomacy: California agrees to the division, but states that only the border in OTL Arizona would work, as the remainder of the division is located in the Free Deseret country and another country.
 * Mod Event 6: The PUSA give Indian Territory to Texas.
 * You mean Oklahoma?
 * Indian Territory was the old name for Oklahoma. They (Andrew Jackson) made all of the Indians (red men) to go there. Oklahoma roughly translates to: "Red Man Land."
 * Just checking.
 * Michigan: Continues to advance into Wisconsin until it is fully joint occupied. Navy and Military are expanded. A Non Agression Act is offered to the United States. Troops begin to march into Minnisotta.
 * Republic of New England: The RNE builds new Ironclads. Research of new cannons and guns are started. The government builds a Naval Academy, a Army Academy, a Sniper School and a Special Forces School. Tons of people sign up for each school. Congress and the President create a special branch of the military called the Green Mountain Boys Special Forces, they are a select few troops trained in naval, army, sniping, artillery, tracking and various other specializations. The RNE responds to Massachusetts free travel policy by also letting free travel. The RNE asks Massachusetts for a trade agreement and an alliance.
 * Massachusetts Diplomacy: Agrees to both.
 * Massachusetts: Builds sniper forts around all of it's borders. Each have 5 men- 2 snipers, 2 on Gatling guns, and a Captain. Starts an academy for all branches of the military. Accepts an alliance with the RNE. Adds a new branch of military called the SWS- the Special War Service. Mostly snipers, they are trained to fight everywhere. Builds the MNS Massachusetts, a special ironclad which is three times larger than any other ever built. It is partially sunk in a storm and has to be repaired, this time with better armor. Marshals its troops to see if New York invades New Hampshire. If it does so Massachusetts will aid them.
 * We're invading Vermont, but otherwise, yes.

1862.50

 * Mod Event 1: New York and Massachusetts invade Vermont.
 * Screw that, Mass is out.
 * Mod Event 2: The British prepare to invade the countries that succeeded the Union. (That mean  everyone !!!! Prepare to fight the Brits!!!!)
 * Kentucky: The Miltary is improved. Meanwhile, new manufacturing industries are made in Kentucky. An army of 30,000, almost a third of the army, is stationed in West Virginia, and begins practicing war battles for if the British decide to attack.
 * Michigan: Advances into Minnesota are pointed up towards the Canadian Border. Troops are stationed in Detroit, ready to attack and land into Canada in a half hour notice. Troops are placed on the border else where. The Flagship RMS Michigan is completed as a incrolad. More incrolads are constructed. As for now, the navy is patrolling the Great Lakes.
 * Mod Event 3: At Minneapolis, the NFR crushes Michigan and chases them to the border. The President offers a peace to the Michiganers.
 * Sweet, Now can you do something to California and Texas who are expanding a little ASB?
 * Hmm, that sounds like a good idea.
 * How has Texas and California been expanding ASB?
 * Texas and California touching in a year, hmmm.
 * That is not ASB. And its not like we invaded one turn, and conquered it the next. It took more than two turns, and we both expanded from both sides, allowing to conquer the territory much faster.
 * Hey, if Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania can conquer West Virginia in one turn, then there is nothing wrong with us conquering New Mexico in four.
 * Theres a difference. A small State like West Virginia, attacked by three nations, wouldn't take that long to fix. Now, a large area being attacked by two nations. Do you see it now.
 * So, a larger territory attacked by two nations in one year isn't plausible?
 * No, no its fine. I was just making a comparison.
 * Oh whoops sorry my bad
 * Michigan Diplomacy: If we can have 50 miles from Lake Superior inland into Minnisota... We need to border more of British Canada, that was the point of our invasion. You know, scratch that. Just peace and a non-agression act.
 * Illinois Diplomacy: Will accept peace with the NFR with a proposal to split Wisconsin 3 ways.
 * It would be smart to not share border with Canada so that it is harder for the Brits to invade.
 * WISCONSIN IS IN THE NFR. IF WE'RE MAKING A PEACE, I DON'T THINK WE WOULD SPLIT IT.
 * NFR: NFR accepts peace and na-pact with Michigan and proposes the same with Illinois.
 * Illinois Diplomacy: Illinois accepts the end of war and accepts a NA Agression pact. Also proposes that the Mississippi River to be an open waterway.
 * The Republic of California deploys its army along the northern, southern, and western border or coastline to prepare for the British. Trade agreements are sent to the Free State of Nevada, and the RCS Angeles is launched as the first California Ironclad. Meanwhile, construction on bridges across the Colorado River into its new Arizona territory begins, and rail links to Phoenix, Yuma, and Tuscon are constructed. Trade between its neighbors flourish.
 * Republic of New York: New York stations ironclads in the St. Lawrence River and the Atlantic while other ships are deployed into the Great Lakes. Security is heightened along the northern border and an alliance is offered to the Ohio-Indiana Republic. (Or whatever it's called now.) Invasion of Vermont takes place and help is requested from Massachusetts, who had previously promised aid in the invasion.
 * Sorry mate, I'm neutral here. Don't want war with either side.
 * Mod Event 4 (Pacific Republic): The Pacific Republic deploys troops to assist the NFR against Michigan. East Montana is accepted as a state.
 * Mod Event 4.5 (NFR): The NFR deploys ironclads to Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
 * Mod Event 5: Deseret and the GPR increase defenses along the borders with California and Texas. The GPR, Nevada, and Deseret form the Central American Alliance.
 * Illinois: Begins to withdrawl from Wisconisn with the agreement of the NFR. With the loss of Wisconsin the Illinois begins draw plans to invade Missouri, however that is on hold since the Brits may invade at any moment. Illinois sends a delagation about forming a Allied States. Also ask Michigan if they can send troops there to help defend Michigan against the Brits. Meanwhile the ISS Illinois is sent to patrol Lake Michigan with order not to fire unless they are fired upon.
 * Virginia: Virginia mobilizes all its resere forces and stations them on the border. The armies are mostly concentrated int the north and east. The Republican Navy is ordered to patrol the Chesapeake Bay non stop. Two more ironclads are built, bringing the ship total to twenty five. Three new forts are built along the rivers name Fort James, Fort York, Fort Rappahannock, and Fort Potomac. The are defended by gatling guns and a plethera of cannon. President Lee is granted emergencty powers in the face of the impending British threat. In other news, the educational system is reformed and slaves are now allowed to get basic education and slaves now have to be paid something. All children ages 5-18 now have to get an education in a school and women are allowed to go to college.
 * United States: The United States prepares for battle against a possible British invasion. Several Ironclads are moved into Lake Erie, although a few remain in Chesepeake Bay. Invasion plans for Ontario are made.
 * Texas: Texas, sensing the impending attack, offers an alliance to Great Britain. They offer trading rights, mostly cotton. Texas adds three ironclads to their fleet and includes the new gatling guns to their arsenal. Construction on the railroad continues, with plans to connect to the Californian line at Phoenix. Troops are sent to the border of Deseret and the GPR. An alliance and trade partnership is offered to Louisiana.
 * Louisiana: The alliance with Texas is accepted. Meanwhile, the military, especially the navy, is increased.
 * RNE: The RNE declares war on New York, for their invasion of Vermont. The RNE asks Massachusetts not to participate on the side of New York due to our alliance. The military is put on high alert and mobilized. The army keeps the New Yorker troops at bay and their navy at bay in Lake Champlain. Artillary bombards the enemy troops all day and the few hot air ballons in the military are sent over enemy lines for reconnaissance and to drop bombs on them (jars of gunpower and blasting caps). More forts and troops are moved to the borders and ironclads and naval vessels patrol long island sound and the atlantic in case of British attack. Factories are put into full wartime production, producing: guns, SOA5_RNE_NY_VT.pnglary, ammo, ships, and ironclads.
 * Massachusetts agreed to help us last turn.
 * New York Response: New York sends ironclads and other naval ships to the border of Vermont along the St. Lawrence. New York will agree to a ceasefire if Eastern Vermont is given up.
 * define which part of vermont
 * New York Diplomacy: Here is a map. Seen right.
 * RNE Diplomacy: how about we keep the northern half of that, you the southern and joint administration of Burlington?
 * New York Diplomacy: Ok then.
 * RNE: Ok, RNE pulls out troops from the southern part of the territory, and any civilians wanting to stay in the RNE are relocated.
 * Next turn? 
 * ​NO.
 * South Carolina:  North Carolina is now completely occupied, as well as the eastern mountians of Tennesse. The remainder of Tennesse declares their independence, and South Carolina lets them do so. a new capital is built in charlotte, and the Republic of Carolina is created. the army and navy are kept active in case of british attack. most soldiers are relocated to the atlantic coast. Carolina sends a diplomat to Britian ststing that the countries have no resentment towards one another, and that they are fine with Britian reclaiming northern states. Soth Carolina, claiming to be the the only legitiamite government of the carolinas, creates the Republic of Carolina, even though they do not yet have full de facto control over NC.
 * Sorry man, but NC buffed up against you. The war rages on.
 * Mod Controlled Britain: Britain refuses to listen to anything since South Carolina was one of the rebel colonies.
 * Carolina Diplomacy: ywe were the first to abandon the nation you despised so much. why not let the enemy(SC) of your enemy(northern USA) be your friend, as the old saying goes?
 * Because they're British blockheads, lol.
 * Virginian Diplomacy: Rebel colonies? Britain has no right sticking its nose in the business of the new nations. Britian needs to stop dwelling in the past.
 * Massachusetts Diplomacy': So in the coming war... we'll aid your invasion of the South if you leave us alone...
 * Massachusetts: Stays out of the Vermont War, and offers the Brits a ceasefire, shifting all its troops to Maine Just in Case. Asks the RNE and New York to aid them in case the British attack. The navy prepares for an attack as does the air division. Starts an emergency draft, to raise the army up to 5%. All troops are placed on emergency and the Parliament declares Martial law until the invasion threat is over.
 * New York wants a mutual defense pact.
 * Massachusetts D: You got it.
 * RNE: The RNE agrees

1862.75

 * Virginia: The Air Scout Corps perfects a way to drop bombs from the balloons. A claw mechanism is attached to the bottom of the balloon and a hatch is in the floor of the basket, allowing bombs to be loaded. The mechanism is operated by a lever. President Lee forms the Women’s’ League. The group is a place where women can go and petition for more rights for women. The Slave’s Estate School is established. Slaves ages 5-12 must go here before they can be sold or start their labor. There is also and upper level of the school for adult slaves. The prototype repeater rifle is tested and is a huge success. The gun is christened the V62A1 Winchester. The rifle fires a new specially designed cartridge called the .308 Winchester. The gun has a range of 350-425 yards. The rifle is immediately put into mass production and the first issues should be done in a few months (Next Turn). Virginia is now largely industrialized with factories spread out across the nation. The nation still clings to its agricultural base and is largely able to feed itself. With the absorption of the coal mines of West Virginia, coal output skyrockets. President Lee now begins searching for new allies to help combat the British threat. President Lee’s son, Robert Edward Lee Jr., joins the Republican Army and is placed in the 1st Shock Army. President Lee beams with happiness and congratulates his son. President Lee drafts War Plan Red, a plan for an attack from the British. The plan details how Virginia should respond in the event of an attack on allies or an attack on Virginia itself.
 * Virginian Diplomacy: Virginia asks California, Louisiana, and the Mideastern Republic for trade agreements and alliances.
 * Californian Diplomacy: California accepts both terms.
 * California: California completes its own version of an repeating rifle by calling it the Desert Reapeter, and has an maxinum range of 425, but has the best accuracy at 399 Yards. The Republic continues to build the Pacific Wall, and rail links to Seattle and Portland begin. Meanwhile, five more national parks are established in the north, including Joshua Tree National Park, Redwood National Park, and Point Loma State Park. The Rights for California Woman Comittee is created, and begins to petition California goverment for equal rights and the ability to join the military in non-combat roles. The military is expaned, and gatling guns are placed on the Pacific Wall.
 * Massachusetts: Develops the AX-1, a sniper rifle that can hit targets 800 yards away. Offers a trade alliance and full alliance to New York. Starts building farms, martail law is relaxed. Announces that it will open its doors to any runaway slaves, no questions asked. Builds new air force of ballons. Offers helpto Virginia if they will abandon slavery.
 * A mile?!!? That's a bit implausible.
 * Say what?
 * No sniper rifle then had an range of an mile, and the farthest range at the time was 800yds.
 * Yeah, Almost all of this post is implausible. 
 * Fixed to 800 yds. And the flying fortress removed.
 * NY D: NY accepts the alliance and trade agreements. Let's create the Northern Alliance; New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. RNE too if they want.
 * RNE D: The RNE will join
 * United States Diplomacy: We will join.
 * Mass D: We're in as long as it doesn't make it one country.
 * FS Diplomacy: Would like to join the Northern Alliance.
 * NY D: Sorry, just Northeastern states. (Besides, if everyone is allied, no Wars would happen!) However, we will help you if the British attack.
 * Illinois: The Government of Illinois finally changed the name of the nation to Federated States of America or just Federatated States. Right the FSA has only Illinois and Indiana. The Constitution is based on the US Constitution and the city of Chicago is the captial. One of the first things they did is to rename the ISS Illinois to the FSS Illinois. Also they launched another uronclad called the FSS Enterprise. Richard Yates became the first President of the FSA. His goal is to keep the alliances that Illinois had, and forge new alliances. He also had the military build up more and trained better. He also order that military units be integrated.
 * Since when did you take indiana?
 * Since Michigan and the FS split Inidana in half. Please read above...


 * Republic of New England: The RNE creates thier own version of the repeating rifle called the liberator and has a maximum range of 425. They immediately begin producing them and distributing them to the troops. The repeater is modified also to become a sniper, and distriuted to sniper troops. The potential of balloons is realized and more are made for both recon and to drop bombs. Defenses ring the borders facing canada, lon island sound, and the atlantic. Research on gatling guns is started.
 * Kentucky: Kentucky proposes an American Free Trade Zone. It would remove any form of tariffs or other forms of protection on trade with other members. It would allow any former American State to join. Meanwhile, more infrastructure is built up. Textile industries are encouraged to set up shop in the nation.
 * FS Diplomacy: Would like to join the American Free Trade Zone. Also prosposes a rail from Chiacgo to the Kentucky Capital.
 * Kentucky Diplomacy: We welcome the FS into the AFTZ. We also agree to the rail.
 * New York: A genius young man, Thomas Edison, comes to New York with his father and his family. (Will you guys let me do this? Michigan ain't exactly doing great, and Edison always wanted to come to New York City.) The repeater is invented. The first model is titled the XX9-20D9 and distrbuted throughout the Army. The Northeastern Alliance is created. Preparations are made to invade Ontario and Montreal.
 * No Scraw, you are not allowed to have him come to New York. He is a native of Michagin so Michagin has control of him.
 * It's "Michigan." And he's a native of Ohio, he just moved to Michigan at an early age.
 * At this point, it doesn't matter because Michigan has control of him.
 * FYI, he was working in some guy's basement in Jersey at this point in time, and that basement is in the part of Jersey that New York got while also living in Kentuckistan.
 * Could neither Kentucky neither Michigan use him until we finish this? Thanks.
 * It will just be a mod event and will be open to everyone. As not to cause fighting, we will not specify where he is.
 * Actually, you know who is born in Michigan is Henry Ford in July 1863. 
 * Confederate States of Dixie: The buildup of the military begins as fast as possible while construction of industries in Southron begins as well. Slavery is legalized in the new constiution while the slave trade is reopened, although prices are increassed to make slavery seem less apealing. Virginia and Louisinia are both offered allainces and non-agression pacts.
 * Virginian Diplomacy: We accept
 * What is "Southron?" That's not even a word.
 * Southron is another name for the south i made up, would the Confederation of Dixie work better or can i keep Southron?
 * I for one like the word "Southron," but I don't see it happening. Dixie sounds good, though.
 * Alright, I will change it to Dixie, i dont think the CSA would work for this, or would it, or even better, the Confederate States of Dixie!

1863.00

 * Mod Event 1: Britain invades New York, Michigan, and Pennsyvania. Ohio is taken in a week. Everyone calls upon their allies.
 * Kentucky: More infrastructure is built, and more factories are built up. A "reproduction" campaign begins, and in public schools people are taught that if you aren't in a family, you aren't living life.
 * Federated States: Upon hearing that Ohio and Michigan was invaded, the Federated Congress declares war on Britain. The first action was to send the troops occupied Indiana to Ohio. Next they sent the FSS Illinois and the FSS Enterprise to Michigan. Also they send a Marine unit over to Michigan. Meanwhile the rail linking Chicago and the capital of Kentucky is on hold unitl the war with Britain is on hold.
 * Mod Event 2: Britain invades all the former 13 Colonies.
 * Mod Event 3: Spain and France send aid to all those chaps the British are invading.
 * Great Plains Republic: The Government begins military, infrasturcutre and farming spending. Tax cuts are put on farmers plus aid is sent to increase food production. Recruitment begins to increase millitary size and defence is rigid up agianst future invaders. Great Plains Republic declares War on Britian and Sends Aid as in Troops to States that are being invaded by GB.
 * New York: New York begins to build up defenses on the border with Canada and invades Toronto and Southern Ontario and puts it under occupation. Help is requested from California as well as the Northern Alliance and the FSA. Part of the Navy is sent to the St. Lawrence River while more ships are redirected to the Great Lakes. President Seward orders the Army to invade more of Ontario and Quebec. Undercover agents are sent to Quebec to incite a secessionist movement in it.
 * Federated States Diplomacy: President Yates sends a comminque to President Seward telling him that war has been declared on the Brits and currently conducting campaigns in Ohio and Michigan. Will assit New York and the Northern Alliance.
 * NY D: New York commends the FSA and offers a full alliance.
 * Federated States Diplomacy: The FSA gladly accepts.
 * Mass D: Also offers the FSA a alliance in both trade and full.
 * FSA Diplomacy: Accepts Mass offer of a alliance and trading partner.
 * France: France sends the Navy to the St. Lawrence in hope of reclaiming Quebec and more of Canada. France request several other nations to assist against Britain, including Russia. The Army occupies Montreal and Ottawa.
 * Spain: Spain follows France's lead against Britain and sends aid to all the nations that Britain is attacking. The Spanish Navy goes along the Atlantic Seaboard, sinking as many British ships as possible and preventing them from getting onland.
 * France and Spain: France and Spain deliver an ultimatum to Britain: Split Canada among its enemies or face utter and total and complete defeat and annihilation.
 * United States: The United States defeat the British Navy in the Chesepeak Bay, and they repel a British attack on Erie. General Meade plans on invading Ontario, but he first invades Ohio.
 * Federated States Diplomacy: Told the US that they are also sending troops to Ohio with the goal of taking out the Brits.
 * United States Diplomacy: Then we can work together.
 * Federated States Diplomacy: Agreed. The FSA will attack the Brits on the western part of Ohio while the US will attack on the Brits on the eastern part of Ohio. Both forces should meet in Columbus. Once the forces will meet the FS will fight along side of the US.
 * Michigan: Michigan repels British attacks on its territory and the army invades Ontario.
 * Virginia: In the face of the British invasion, President Lee takes personal command of the Republican Army and drives the British back, reclaiming much of Virginia. The British are driven back to the Atlantic thanks to Lee's brilliance as well as the new balloon bombing system. The heroic men of the Air Scout Corps are given the Republican Star for disinguished valor in the face of enemy fire. The Republican Navy scores victories against the Royal Navy thanks to the assistance of the Spanish. President Lee thanks the French and Spanish for stepping in against Britain's unwarranted agression. Troops are sent to the Outer Banks and northeast North Carolina and oust the British from these areas.
 * France: France takes over Newfoundland and Labrador with the assistance of Spain. Meanwhile, more troops are sent to other unguarded British possessions in North America.
 * Republic of New England: The RNE Repulses the British attacks with the combined efforts of the army, navy, special forces, and ballon forces. War is declared. The RNE sends troops into New York to help them fight. The navy takes out British ships in long island sound and near the atlantic coasts. The RNE thanks for the aid from France and Spain. Special forces are sent into Quebec to help incite rebellion and to wreak havoc on British military installations. They succesfully destroy several British ships and buildings at dock in Montreal. Factories are put on full war time production. They produce large quanities of liberator repeaters, liberator snipers, cannon, ammo, attack balloons, bombs, iron clads, ships, clothing and other necesities. Gatling guns are starting to be made and put on the front lines
 * Massachusetts: Quickly with Sapnish and French help, devastates the British flet attacking then invades New Brunswick, Quebec, and Montreal, bring them all under the heel of Massachusetts. Sends ironclads with gatling guns and cannons to England, accompanied with 5000 SWS soldiers, who attack several villages, drawing away the British from America. Sends troops to help Pennsylvania, the RNE, and New York. Uses ballon troops to raid all of Canada.
 * NY R: New York sends aid to all of its allies in their campaigns.
 * Florida: The FDF continues to expand its infastructure. Also the Floridians continues to expand their navy with the launch of the FSS Jjacksonville.

1863.25

 * World Event: France, Spain, and the States have forced defeat unto the British. France and Spain are working on a new world map.
 * Florida: The Florida Legislature and the Georgia Legislature begin talks of unification. The Floridian President also begins to endorse the unification of Georgia and Florida. The FDF continues to modernize from its shipments from Texas. The Florida legislature also begins talks with the Cuban rebels to see if the Cubans could possibley gain independence and join Florida. The FSS Saint Augustine is launched.
 * Kentucky: The miltary begins an invasion of Indiana, and one fourth of the state is taken. Meanwhile, more infranstructure is built on the home front.
 * Federated States Diplomacy: Warns Kentucky that Indiana is under FSA control. Failure to move from Inidiana will result in a state of war.
 * Kentucky Diplomacy: Not wanting to start a war, we withdrawl, and apologize, as we did not know Indiana was part of the FS. We ask if we can keep our friendship.
 * Federated States Diplomacy: No worries.. Will start building the railroad between the FSA and Kentucky.
 * Great Plains Republic: More Farms and Millitary bases are built. A Millitary goal is set into place. Infanstructure is increased.
 * California: California mobilizes its army and sends small raidinSOA5_Map_11.png groups out to British Canada. Rail links continue to connect to Las Vegas, Phoenix, Flagstaff, San Diego, and San Francsico, and the Pacific Wall continues. The RCN Scott is launched in name of the hero of the Mexican-American War.
 * Ok, the new map is up! The only thing you do not see is Pennsylvanian control of the Bahamas.
 * I was thinking that Pennsylvania would get part of Southern Ontario. How did I get the Bahamas?
 * Because you only border Canada across Lake Erie, so it seems like the best thing to give you.
 * So something across an even larger section of water makes more sense? Especially since New York apparently got 25% of the U.S. navy. 
 * Problem is, I had plans to invade Michigan in a couple of years. (Important: Michigan does not know.)
 * I don't want all of it, just the southern part. That's all.
 * Oh ok then. Is that good? I can give you more land if you ask for it.
 * This is what I was thinking. I can grant access to your armies if you want. 
 * Ok then, it's a deal.
 * In other news, why the heck did Michigan not get the land a rocks throw away from Detroit. It makes 99% more sense for us to have that than a small bit of Centeral Onterio. Also, a naval invastion should take less land than a invastion across a river which is bassically crossing over a bridge.
 * First of all, because Pennsylvania ought to get some land too: Note: You got more land than Pennsylvania. Second: New York didn't just cross a river. They marched through that land "a rock's throw away" from the border and occupied Toronto and Ottawa. Big difference. Also, you got all the Canadian Islands in Lake Huron and Lake Superior.
 * Got the New York Part, but could I get someland(like a 50 mile radius) around Detriot. As of now, my capital is bording Pennsylvainia and Im a little Worried...
 * I thought we signed a non agression pact, but you can have a buffer zone anyway. :) ~MP
 * New York: New York prepares for the first presidential election which will be held in two turns. Meanwhile, more urbanization and industrialization occurs, and architects in New York City begin work on very tall buildings called "skyscrapers." More ironclads are introduced to the navy, bringing the total to twelve. New York's population is greatly increased and the Republic now contains four states: New York, Southeast Vermont, New Sweden, and Erie. New York asks if it can buy Southern New Jersey and/or the Erie Triangle from Pennsylvania. New York also sends trade agreements and alliances to European nation out there. President Seward asks permission from Pennsylvania to move armies through their new Ontario land if necessary.
 * Can we jack Alaska from the Russians now or not?
 * U.S. Diplomacy: We are not interested in selling anything right now.
 * Federated States: The FSA send forces into Missouri with hopes of increaseing the terrority now that war with the Brits is over. A quarter of the states is under FSA control so far. Also the FSA is getting more resources now they are trading with New York and Massachuestts. The FSA Navy built the first sea ship called the FSS Chicago. Before going to sea they had to ask permission from Michicgan, US, New York, RNE, and Mass for permission to sail in their waters. The captial city of Chicago is expanding at a fast pace with more industry in the city. Also construction has begun on a new capital building and a new exectuvie mansion with the limestone from Indiana. Meanwhile more infrastructure is being developed and a railway between the FSA and Kentucky has been started..
 * Texas: Since Great Britain just attacked one of it's allies, Texas offers an alliance with France and Spain. Texas moves troops into southern Missouri, hoping to gain a foothold on the Mississippi. Troops head north and east, capturing Kansas city and heading towards the Mississippi in the southern part of the state. The railroad to Phoenix is complete, and telegraph poles are to be installed along them, esablishing a more effective communication link with California.
 * Federated States Diplomacy: How about we split Missouri. You take the south and the FSA will take the north with the promise of open access in the Mississippi River.
 * Virginia: Virginia declares war on North Carolina and invades the northeastern part of the state as well as the Outer Banks. President Lee calls on Kentucky to invade Tennessee. After the Anglo-Virginian War, the ranks of the Air Scout Corps flood with volunteers. The new repeater is now issued to all troops and the Bomber Division Command is created. President Lee begins campaining for reelection and is expected to win in a landslide.
 * Kentucky Diplomacy: We agree to invade, and invade the most Western part of the nation.
 * Republic of New England: The RNE now has 5 states in it Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New Lawrence. Roads, railroads, and telegraph lines are built in New Lawrences, connecting it to the rest of the country. Reconstruction begins. The cities of Montreal and Quebec City are incorperated in the countries metro systems, being key railroad and road intersections.
 * Massachusetts: With the army still mobilized at 4% of total population, Mass sails through the Great Lakes, and lands 50,000 troops in Michigan, while moblizing another 5,000 in the 1st Air Force, and 28,000 of the 3rd Naval Corps. They then suggest that the Northern Alliance attack Michigan.
 * You need the algorithm because you are not going to control all of Michigan in 3 months.
 * Wait up, the NFR is an ally of both New York and the Pacific Republic, who is an ally of California, a major ally of the Pacific Republic, New York, and Pennsylvania. Michigan I understand, we'd just blow their socks off, but the NFR? Whoa, not a good idea.
 * Point Taken. Invades Michicgan, not the NFR.
 * Confederate States of Dixie: The CSD invades Georgia and takes Atlanta, and unless an algorithm is needed, Georgia is occupied after its surrender and annexed by the CSD . The CSD also invades Lousiana and Arkansas and begins to conquer the former States.
 * Yes, you need the algorithm. No cheating because I will review it.
 * can you please do one im very bad with algorithms
 * You : 26. Georgia : 27. So close. As for Arkansas and Louisiana, you just got yourself whooped, so you might want to pull out. PS as Louisiana's ally (Texas), I will be obligated to attack you.
 * Also, if California gets involved, beware the entanglement of alliances!
 * United States: The Unites States, with more territory under its belt, launches an invasion of Delaware. Soldiers march into the Delmarva peninsula, and ironclads attack them. If anyone askes, we do have a legitimate reason for attacking, so don't worry. The state is expected to fall soon.
 * So what is this legitimate reason? Delaware was previously an ally if I am correct.
 * We were never allies, we just partitioned Maryland. The reason was a territorial dispute between Pennsylvania and Delaware that was only resolved in the 1900s I believe. Perfect and legitamate reason here. 

1863.50

 * This game is moving pretty fast!
 * Mod Event 1: The British Empire loses colonies worldwide to France and Spain, starting the end of Pax Brittanica. Historians were formerly predicting a "Pax America," but now, views are shifting to either a "Pax Francia" or "Pax Hispania."
 * Mod Event 2: A revolution in Arkansas establishes an anti-slavery government. All slave owners are trashed in the Mississippi and all slaves are freed and educated.
 * New York: New York asks Michigan if it can buy the part of Ontario it was given by the French. (You know, the triangular patch of land near my land.) New York establishes a subway system underground with trolleys. Research begins into mobile carriages that move themselves without horses. (That's right, we're working on cars.) New York Day is celebrated again with large festivities. A new anthem is adopted, the March of Glory. (It sounds like OTL's "Hail to the Chief." I originally wanted to use Star Wars's "Imperial March," but I decided against it.)
 * Car will not be allowed at least until when it was invented in OTL.
 * Research. That means we're looking into cars. That doesn't mean we're selling them to everyone.
 * Ford didn't begin research until 1893. You can research it, but you cannot invent it until it was invented in OTL.
 * ...That's what I said in the first place.
 * Okay. Just clarifying. I'm just afraid one person is gonna be like 'We have airplanes now' in 1870 and go all implausible on us.
 * Don't worry I don't think we have anyone like that.
 * Proposed_Division.pngcky: The army continues to invade and attack Tennesse. We propose the following map with Virgina:
 * Taco, please use the algorithm. Also, Tennessee is part of North Carolina now. Just because it does not have a player does not means you can beat it up.
 * I know, I was just proposing a division, not taking it. I thought when Virginia asked me to invade Tennessee, I thought he meant NC. And last but not least, I will make an algorithm.
 * Carolina: The Carolinians have now sucsessfully taken over the southern mountianous, central, and coastal regions of NC. they will split it with Virginia and Kentucky.(we get southern parts of mountians)
 * Great Plains Republic: Major Infastrucre and Millitary improvements are made, The Government is starting to fund research and are opening a couple of Universties around the Repubic to help keep up the Technologiacl Advancement. The government strongly encourges and Funds Field Agricultural and Millitary Weaponary Study.
 * Federated States Diplomacy: The FSA offers a trade agreement and a alliance with the Great Plains Republic.
 * Great Plains Republic Diplomacy: The GRP agrees to the Trade and Alliance Agreement.
 * Federated States: The FSA is slowly making progress against Missouri, however, the war effort is now focus on the northern half of the state. Meanwhile the Federated Congress passed a bill that will changed the amount of the states in the FSA. Illinois will be divided into 3 states (North Illinois, Centralia, and South Illinois). Also the new capital building and the new executive mansion is being built. It will be called the Lake House since it is near Lake Michigan. Meanwhile the rail linking Federated States and Kentucky is making progress.
 * Mass D: Offers help, sending 20000 troops to attack Missouri.
 * Massachusetts: Continues invasion of Michigan. Starts building more factories, and attachs powerful propellors to balloons to help movement. Establishes a tram system throughout Boston and several other cities, like Montreal. Offers aid and a trading alliance to the new Arkansas government.
 * New York Response: New York declares war on and invades Michigan. Besieging Lansing and other major cities, New York demands Northern Michigan, the Upper Peninsula and the part of Ontario that Michigan got.
 * Quick question, exactly why are you invading Michigan? Just wondering, no malice intended.
 * New York will invade everyone sooner or later to restore the Union.
 * I was thinking in fact, maybe- since out overall goal is to conquer all of America (and maybe a little more...) the northern alliance (and possibly the FSA) should conquer all other states then simply unite... and yeah, all claims agreed to.
 * ​Federated Response: Neutrality (since the Federated States is allied with New York and Michigan), however, to prevent this from spreading faster into a general American war, President Yates asks all parties to meet in Chicago to discuss ways to prevent this from getting out of hand.
 * Mass Response: We will attend but will continue the invasion nevertheless. Insists that the invasion of Missiouri is discussed as well.
 * Republic of New England: The RNE declares neutrality in the Michigan conflict. Farms and factories are built all over the country, including New Lawrence, farms primarially in the country side and factories in Montreal and Quebec City. Factories are stepped down from full time war production, to peace time production. Though liberator rifles, liberator snipers, artillary, ammo are still produced to keep the growing military in shape and supplied. The country prepares for the nations first election next year. The premiere universities in the country ( Yale, Brown, Dartmouth, and Universite Laval) report record attendance. Research on all matters of technology is started.
 * Texas: Texas quickly declares war on the Confederation of Dixie for it's war on it's ally, Louisiana. Troops are deployed to the Mississippi river and prepare for combat. Meanwhile, Texas continues it's invasion of Missouri. Invasion is expected to be complete by September (next turn). An alliance and trade agreement is offered to the Great Plains Republic. Meanwhile, Texas sends a proposal to Arkansas, offering to annex the state on the grounds that Arkansas will remain slave-free.
 * Federated States Diplomacy: Also has troops in Missouri.. Will control the northern part of Missouri with exchange of open access to the Mississippi River.
 * Texan Diplomacy: Texas agrees
 * Mass Diplomacy: We sent 20000 troops to Missori, aiding the FSA invasion... so this should be a three way split.
 * Michigan: Ask is helped from FSA as we have a alliance and the United States. The New York and Massachuetts Troops are push back to the Michigan Borders and martial law is declared. The navy is sent to Guard the Great Lakes and now river travel to Detroit from Lake Erie is impossible(Its a river and a ships sinking in it would make it impossible to travel up or down.). Henry Ford starts a horse carriage company. It sends repersenatives to Chicago for talks.
 * Ford was just born.
 * By algorithm, New York and Massachusetts would almost undefinitely and undoubtedly defeat Michigan.
 * How on Earth are we pushed back to the borders? This is at most a 6-month total victory, just saying... so really in another turn Michigan should be annexed. Whats the result as it stands now? 
 * Florida: The Floridians delcare themselves neutral in the current War in Michigan. The FDF continues to modernize and train heavily. The Florida Legislautre formally asks Georgia to join with Florida (RNG please). The FDF launches the FSS Everglades from Jacksonville. The FSS Everglades and FSS Jacksonville, along with a host of smaller ships (20) captured during its acqusition of ships during its seccession, moves into Georgian waters in an attempt to stop the CSD's ships in Georgian waters from attacking the Georgian cities.
 * RNG: No.

1863.75
Green - FSA]]Texas: Texas proposes the division of Missouri with the FSA (to right). Massachusetts, we did not ask for you help, you are not alligned with either of us, and Missouri is too far away to be governed properly, so you are not represented on this map. Texas also offers the annexation of Arkansas on the grounds that they will remain slave-free. '''
 * World Event: Massachusetts and New York continue to invade Michigan. They will only stop if Michigan cedes land to both of them.
 * (As a question from me, Scrawland, why are you invading Michigan, GunsadGlory? It is too far away to effectively govern because so many nations stand between you and Michigan. New York's goal is to restore the Union.)
 * Same reason.. I was hoping that open passage of the Great Lakes (because all who border it are either are allies or we could defeat) would allow governance.
 * New York: New York continues to invade Michigan. Meanwhile, the first Presidential Elections are held and William H. Seward and Luther Bradish are elected President and Vice President respectively. New York tightens its grip on the Great Lakes near it and only allows allies to pass through. New York again agrees to a peace if Michigan will cede land to New York.
 * CSD: The CSD apologizes and asks for a a pre-war status quo with Louisiana and its allies. The CSD offers Florida a deal to split Georgia between Florida and the CSD
 * Louisiana: Louisiana battles to push CSD out. Louisiana demands that, unless the CSD immediately ceases all wars and pursues a non-aggression pact with Arkansas, the war will continue.
 * The CSD was never in Missouri...besides, the CSD also left Louisiana.
 * I'm sorry, I meant Arkansas.
 * Carolina: Raleigh is captured, and Carolinian troops are advancing on Albermarle sound. They also invade tennessee, and are advancing on Chatanooga.
 * Oh shoot. I didn't even realize South Carolian was in North Carolina. My invasion into NC is nullified by myself CommanderOfTheFourthReich 22:49, May 1, 2012 (UTC)
 * CSD Diplomacy: The CSD offers Carolina deal splitting Georgai between Carolina aand the CSD.
 * Carolina diplomacy: We accept
 * CSD Diploamcy: Should we both invade it now? If so, the CSD invades Georgia and begins to conquer the state while CSD troops invade western Tennessee and begin to conquer it, with most of western Tennessee falling with ease. Here is th border offer: [[File:Bh.png]]
 * Woah. Hold up now, Kentucky and Virginia have invaded NC. We are already here.
 * Florida: The Floridians withdraw thier navy from Georgia after they refuse uniting. The Floridia legislature puts a 70% tariff on all Georgian goods and begins mobilizsing the FDF. The Floridians begin to build the first highway system in the US. The planned "Golden Road" is from St.Augustine to Jacksonville to Tallahassee. The Floridian Legislature sells several thousand acres of land to large cattle owners to procure more money for the highway.
 * United States: The United States defeats the forces of Deleware, placing the area under temporary military control. The military is build up in case New York attempts anything, although relations are meant to remain cordial.
 * FSA Diplomacy: Offers an alliance and a trade pact.
 * Mass D: Promises to declare war on any one who breaks the Northern Alliance. No offence meant to any side, this is just meant to reassure them. Any preemptive assault will be seen as aggressive and war declared.
 * United States Diplomacy: @FSA, we accept.
 * Michigan-Michigan Troops lose the new land in Centeral Onterio but battle strong elsewhere. Massachutts Troops are being fought back well. New Yorkers is the other way around and now barracades are set up a draft occurs, raising military strength. A armasiste is proposed with New York with New York gaining Michigans Centeral Onterio but we must have a 10 year non-agression pact. Help is asked from FSA and United States to stop these expanstionist nations.
 * FSA Diplomacy: Will send a division of troops to key ares of Michigan with the hopes of stopping the New York and Mass invastion. The FSA offers this proposal, Land for peace. Michigan will have portion of Southern Ontario (currently held by New York) and New York will have Central Ontario (currently held by New York). Privately if all sides reject the offer the FSA offers Michigan statehood with the current President as Vice President of the FSA, then Yates won't run for relection the Vice President can run for the President of the FSA.
 * Mass D: Suggests that the hostilities stop, with New York in control of Ontario, Mass in control of the western peninsula, and Michigan in control of the rest. Notes that the FSA actions suggest hostility, so... 
 * Kentucky: North Carolina is finally defeated, and Kentucky annexes the area it conquered. With the nearby areas conquered, Kentucky begins to relax and the army begins to be stationed 'round the nation for defensive reasons. Kentucky promises it's neighbors that this will be it's last war on conquest, and begins to build up it's industry.
 * Federated States: The Federated States has now conqured the northern part of Missouri. President Yates promises to end the fighting for now since the public of the Federated States is getting tired of war, however, with the situtation with New York, Massachusetts, and Michigan forces are on high alert. The rail linking Chicago and the Kentucky is getting close to the Kentucky border. They ask the Government of Kentucky in where the rail can go or if they want to meet a central point to link the rail. The Lake House and the new Captial Building is getting built at a record pace. It should be completed next sometime in 1864. New univeristies is built up and research is increased.
 *  CSD ANNOUNCEMENT!!! The CSD offers the nations formed after Americas fall a conference to split up the former USA. 
 * Virginian Response: Virginia says it will attend
 * Floridian Response: Florida will attend
 * CSD Diplomacy: We will obviously attend. Its on the talk page.
 * RNE Diplomacy: The RNE will attend
 * FSA: The FSA will attend..
 * GPR: Great Plains will attend.
 * Mass: Will attend
 * Republic of New England: The RNE creates the New England Rail Line. The NERL will have several lines of tracks for both commercial and industrial use that will connect from the farthest corner of New Lawrence to the ends of Connecticut and Rhode Island. President Buckingham authorizes the construction of a great ship powered by sail and coal to show the might and glory of the RNE Construction begins imediatly in the ships yards of Groton, CT.
 * Great Plains Republic: GPR Condems New York and Massachuests for the Invasion of Michigan ands sends food aid to Michigan Also ask France to give independece to the Territories they took from Great Britian. Meanwhile Agrilcultural and Millitary research is Amped up, Infanstructure is improver and Rail line is being set up. GPR accepts Texas proposals.
 * Virginia: A black man receives the Medal of Honor, the first to do so. Thomas Washington single handedly destroyed a gatling gun nest and dragged a dozen wounded comrades to safety. Attitudes towards blacks begin to change after this with a majority of whites protesting for more rights for blacks. In response, President Lee grants blacks full citizenship, the right to vote ,and increased wages. Although still slaves, they don't seem to mind their situation due to their new rights and increased pay. The General Assembly passes into law the Slave Family Protection Act. This law specifies that families in the slave trade are a package deal and cannot be seperated. The law also states that already seperated families must be allowed to see each other as often as possible. Slave Protection Services (SPS) is created to enforce the new laws as well as look into the abuse of slaves. Maternity Leave is created for for pregnant slaves as well as whit women. Due to the recent educational reform, 75% of slaves are now educated. These slaves are asked if they would like to continue on and get a more advanced education to which a massive 93% agree. The Interracial Cooperation League (ICL) is created and membership sky rockets with 20,000 blacks and 15,000 whites signing up in the first week. In other news, the Trans Virginia Railway is created, running from Virginia Beach through Richmond and out to West Virginia.
 * California: California praises Virginia for their increase in equal rights. Meanwhile, the military is expanded, and construction on roads connecting major cities of California and Nevada begin. Meanwhile, California ends construction on the Pacific Wall.
 * Massachusetts: Continues invasion of Michigan, making good progress, estimates collapse in a half year at most. Agrees that they will stop if the entire upper peninsula is ceded to them. Commends Virginia for their equal rights stand. Builds a new railroad to connect all of Massachusett's holdings. Asks the RNE for permission to build a tunnel under their territory.
 * WTH? You are SEA invading us, you would lose hard in algorithem, New York okay maybe but still. Also, should we get a algorithem.
 * No, we aren't. We're landing in NY and THEN attacking, so it is still an invasion and because NY is helping, our troops are with them so... And we do have one. I think. What are the results?
 * Pacific Republic: The Pacific Republic condemns New York and Massechussetts for the invasion of Michigan. Aid is sent to Michigan. Meanwhile, the navy is amped up.
 * Massachusetts Diplomacy: ... Please note the lack of condemnation when California and Texas went on expansion spree early on. Why? Because they could wipe the floor with you.
 * I'm sorry, I only just started playing as the Pacific Republic.
 * But we can also justify it with the fact that there was no real government in that situation, that it was just an unorgaized territory. Even in the case of Missouri, there was no active government. And Oklahoma was a gift. You are attacking a state with a legitimate government who has reached out and interacted with others. And you know what? Texas condemns the act also.
 * ​Yeah, but the point of the game is to unite everyone. And... uhh... that happens via conquest. And my bad about the condemnation, I wasn't trying to offend anyone.
 * It's ok, but you do mean that you are condeming two allies?
 * That may be the goal of the game for you, but we are creating an alternate history, which does not have to end in continental (or world) domination. 
 * Umm... you may notice that it says, at the very top, Victory means the ultimate rebirth of the USA. At this point, nothing progresses. 
 * That's the old intro that SPQR wrote. Besides, how does that influence gameplay? I'm trying to be victorious, but not by recreating the USA, by staying my own independent country.
 * '''[[File:Missouri_Proposal.png|thumb|Blue - Texas
 * FSA Diplomacy: Accepts the offer. Also offer a trade pacy and a alliance with Texas. 
 * Texan Diplomacy: Texas accepts. 
 * Sorry, that was my brother's idea of a joke, he tried to post some BS in my absence and I didn't notice this piece... I was clearing up the part where he nuked Canada, and then I only saw that today... Just ignore that part... 
 * Carolina: NC forces are defeated. they propose this split of the area with Kentucky, the CSD, and Virginia.SOA5.2.png 
 * Kentucky Diplomacy: We agree. 
 * Virginia Diplomacy: Virginia accepts 
 * CSD ACCEPTS' 

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 * Texas: Texas demands that New York and Massachusetts stop attacking Michigan and demands status quo ante bellum. There was little to no justification for the attack, which means that there is no reason for New York and Massachusetts to be attacking Michigan. Imperialistic actions will be a cause for war. Attack of another stable and legitimate government must not be allowed. Texas begins to take advantage of the Texan-Californian railroad for trading purposes. Texas proposes a railway linking California', Texas, and Louisiana. Factories begin to increase output of weapons and wartime supplies. Meanwhile, Texas also creates it's own Air Corps, which will begin with 20 hot air balloons.
 * Federated States Diplomacy: The Federated States proposes a railway linking Texas and the Federated States. Also about forming an Mid-American alliance with Kentucky, Michigan, and other states in the middle North America to form an new alliance.
 * Oh, I thought we did that last turn. But, in the case that we didn't, sure, we can have an alliance.
 * Correction, I should have invited Texas, Kentucky, Michigan and other states to form a Mid-America Alliance.
 * Sure. However, I would like to invite California also, so could we make it just an American Alliance?
 * I'm fine with that.
 * New York: There is a reason. We're trying te reunite the Union. As to Massachusetts, we don't know.
 * Massachusetts: Same bloody reason. And I've said so, note. Speaking of Which, though status quo ante bellum is out, the current status quo would be acceptable to Mass. I can't speak for NY, but I'm pretty sure NY would agree. In addition, then, Mass won't expand until 1900 exept if any allies are attacked. Finally, a non aggression pact (tantamount to an alliance) would be offered to the American Aliiance, as well as a trade alliance.
 * Federated States: The Federated states is looking for ways to stop the New York and Massachusetts invasion of Michicgan. The Federated States sends the FSS Illinois and the FSS Enterprise near the Upper Pennisula to point out that they are near Meanwhile the factories is getting more effcient and putting out equal amount military and civilan goods. Meanwhile later in 1864 the Federated States will start the Air Corp. Meanwhile in Missouri things are rough. The Federated States outlawed slavery in that territory. The government setup special schools so former slaves can get a decent education and learn a skill. However former slave owners are upset and trying to liberate Missouri. Right now the state of Missouri is under military control. There is talk of splitting up the state so the pacified areas can have representation. President Yates said no. Missouri will be a single state.
 * Michigan-Troops fight back the forginers back with help from other nations. It is now back at pre war borders will the support. It joins the Mid-American Alliance which puts more nations behind it. Troops continue to march into the face of battle. The people moral skyrocket and it is now the frontrunner on land but losing at the sea. It ask for forgin troops to defend Michigan.
 * Federated Diplomacy: The Federated States will send 2 army divisions to be stationed near the borders and will send the FSS Illinois and the FSS Enterprise near the Upper Pennisula with the Marines on the ships.
 * Massachusetts Diplomacy: We'll back off for control of Ontario or the Northern Peninsula.
 * New York Diplomacy: New York needs Ontario. (Duh, it borders New York.) and demands control of the Upper Peninsula. Massachusetts can have full control of the waterways because they have expressed no legitimate reason for invading Michigan while New York wants to reunite the Union.
 * I'm fed up with this. New York and Massachusetts would have won with no question, using the algorithm. If Michigan refuses to give up, we'll just follow the rules and split Michigan among ourselves BECAUSE WE WOULD HAVE WON.
 * But, you have to remember, Michigan also has people backing them now. If it came to an algorithm, each side would have one algorithm per country, the points for each side totaled, and the higher number would win. In this case, Michigan has (at least) Texas, California, and the Federated States behind them.
 * California and the FSA would have to remain neutral because NY is an ally of both and the FSA and Mass are also allies. Meanwhile, the FSA is also an ally of Michigan. However, New York is the strongest nation in this war, with the algorithm for New York totaling over 1000. Texas, fine, Texas can help Michigan. Besides, if the FSA joins Michigan, New York can invade and take at least Indiana. Not the best idea here to fight against the Coalition. (New York and Massachusetts.)
 * I would say Massachutes would lose with a sea invastion. New York another story. But if you ally with two nations at war, it is a allied nations duty to defend that nation, period.
 * I'm invading for the EXACT SAME REASON Scraw. And I stated it. As for the Sea invasion, Mass and NY combined would steamroll over Michigan, and Amphbious invasions get plus 2 for the attacker according to the algorithim. And I meant that we would give Ontario to you- that was the coalition together. 
 * Scraw, you do realize that alliances can be broken, right? If you are doing something, they don't have to remain allies with you. BTW, I was talking about the war algorithm, not the nation algorithm. Not to mention that you don't even have a nation page, which, I thought you did. Anyways, even totaled, there is no way that you could get over 1000. With more people, we could toast you.
 * We are doing nothing wrong. We are fighting in the name of good and uniting a failed nation. And, you have made a grave error: NEW YORK has more than 2.3 million people and Mass is also heavily populated.
 * Should I be concerned? That makes little difference in the war algorithm. Have you even looked at it?
 * Republic of New England: The RNE holds it's first elections in the history of the nation. The winner is James Smith of Rhode Island wins the race, his vice president is Roger Averill of Connecticut. President James Smith and Vice President Roger Averill are inaugurated in the captiol of Hartford. The RNE will accept Massachusetts request to build a tunnel through our land to reach their other part, if we can do the same. Work continues on their great ship it is nearly half way through.
 * Deal. 
 * California: California agrees to Texas request, and construction begins. Meanwhile, an California entrepenuer opens three gold mines in Nevada, and sends all gold via railway to California, and with an little bit going to Nevada. Telegraph lines are established across the country, and small towns are booming everywhere.
 * Great Plains Republic: GPR increases the millitary, more research in Millitary and Agrilcultural is funded and improving. Infanstructure is improving across the Republic. The GPR begins to fund rail network across the country to increase industrial and millitary ambitions.
 * Federated States Diplomacy;: Offers to build a railroad from the Federated States to GPR and offer an inivte to the Mid-American Alliance (will be known as the American Alliance).
 * Arkansas: The Arkansans elect Whig Isaac Murphy as the new President of the Free Republic of Arkansas. The FRA officially founds an Arkansan Army, and start constructing fortifications for the purpose of defending the nation from their neighbors. The Arkansans start expanding their industry in order to fund the expansion of the military. People from all over the country begin flocking to the major cities to seek jobs in the new factories.
 * Kentucky: More industry and infranstructure is built. It also joins the Mid-American Alliance. More factories are encouraged to set up here. People begin to move to the cities, and more mines are made to get more resources.
 * CSD: The CSD invades Tennessee to claim its land agreed uon with the other borders, while CSD troops invade Georgia and begin to conquer the land up to the agreed upon borders with the other nations. The CSD then offers Texas an offer to divide Arkansas between the two nations:
 * Texan Diplomacy: Texas cordually refuses, stating that it would be attacking a fully functional and soverign government for the sake of conquest, which is wrong to the Texans.Untitleds.png'
 * Massachusetts: Launches another 10000 troops to Michigan, and warns the FSA that further troops movements to MIchigan will be considered war. Pulls all troops from the lower peninsula, staying and holding ONLY Ontario and the upper peninsula. Offers peace for control of the above to be split between NY and Mass. Starts building tunnel under RNE to have a transport system connecting ALL of the colonies.
 * Michigan Diplomacy-Want Peace? Pre-War Borders and non-agreesion pact.
 * Federated States Diplomacy: The Federated States will stand by Michigan and keep the troops in Michigan.
 * 'Massachusetts Response: Go Home, buddy. NY and Mass win here, no question. Peace is an option because I don't want to have this argument.
 * Texan Diplomacy: Texas stands by the FSA and Michigan. Texas requests a trade agreement and alliance with Michigan.
 * You can't hold Ontario because New York invaded early on and it borders New York anyways.
 * My bad.
 * Carolina: the Carolinians begin to invade Georgia. all of coastal Georgia is captured(a small strip will be turned over to the CSD) and the central areas are also taken over.
 * United States: Delaware is overwhelmed at last, and it is annexed as the fourth state in the union. Several senetors travel to the Erie territory to see if the inhabitants wish statehood. Pittsburg is fortified, and Washington is now fully repaired. Franklin, Hamilton, and Lincoln Memorials are planned to be constructed. The United States invites New York officials to come to the dedication ceremony of the Hamilton Memorial when it is completed.
 * Texan Diplomacy: Texas wishes to know the United States' opinion of the attack on Michigan.'
 * NY D: New York requests the help of the US in exchange for Southern Michigan. New York also agrees to attend the Opening of the Hamilton Memorial.
 * MIchigan-Ask for U.S Help to defend from invaders. Will open Great Lakes Free to them.
 * Massachusetts D: Will open the great lakes AND offer southern Michigan.
 * Michigan: If you want to reunite the union under you, stop the other ones trying to do it. Declare War on New York and Massachusetts.

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 * Arkansas: The Arkansans continue to expand their military to defend their territory against would-be expansionalists. The Arkansans continue to build more factories, which further draws people to Arkansas's major cities. The Arkansans offer trade agreements and alliances to Texas and Louisana, as they had defended their sovreignty against would-be conquerers.
 * Great Plains Republic: The Great Plains Republic held elections and the newly formed party the National Conservitives took over as the New President Isaac Kelvin Jameson becomes the 2nd President and the First National Conservitive or Bison Party to become President. Alot of Factories are built, Industrulization,Urbanization and Millitrization begins in the GPR. Millitary and Industruial Agrcultural Ambitions are being achieved under President Jameson.
 * So is Michigan defeated yet? I think so.
 * I say not because I know have military support and a large alliance. Could we get a algorithem?
 * Doesn't matter, only Texas will help them, and they have no real way of getting to Michigan. Best they can do is launch a fail attack on Mass or NY.
 * And the FSA has troops here. And Texas could send troops through the FSA.
 * The FSA will help Texas in anyway possible.. 
 * Carolina: Georgian resistance is crushed. they are nearly taken over. Carolinian troops meet CSD troops near Atlanta.
 * Federated States: The slaves owner rebellion is slowly going away in Missouri. There is a prediction that the slaves owners will end the rebellion sometime late in 1864 or early in 1865. Former slaves is slowly intergraing into society. Some is joing the FSA army, going to various cities with potential opportunity for work, or start their own farm. There is a new Air Corp division with 5 balloons. Also Federated States is looking for ways to shoot down the balloons. Also finally the Federated army has a gatling gun. Meanwhile the Federated army sends more troops to Michigan. This time to the lower pennisula. President Yates spoke to a joint session of Congress stating that Michigan has been with us since our begining we will stand by Michigan. He pleads to the good people of New York and Mass to stop this foolish venture. Meanwhile the Fedeated Navy sends the FSS Chicago near the upper pennisula near Lake Superior.
 * Mass Response: Michigan's all gone to hell. By now, Mass and NY have won, methinks. Anyway, all we want is control of the upper peninsula.
 * Michigan-How can you been successfully invading us when you have no border to us or access to us?
 * I have no idea how Mass would defeate you, but New York has a REALLY BIG border with Michigan.
 * New York Repsonse: This is not a foolish venture, we've won by now, we've been fighting three turns and Michigan was really weak the first two turns. Anyways, we'll offer peace in exchange for the Upper, Ontario, and part of the Lower.
 * Kentucky: More industry is built up. Meanwhile, we ask Virginia, the FS, and Carolina if they want to form the American Alliance. It will protect members from agressors who want to conquer all of America. It would also allow any other nations to join it.
 * Federated States: Actaully the Mid America Alliance will soon change to the American Alliance if California joins the Alliance.
 * KD: I guess I will join that alliance instead.
 * Michigan-The help is no good and the forgin New York Troops capture the Upper Penninsula. In order to prevent chaos. All men 19-25 must serve and fight. The government is asked to operate from Chicago. In a emergency resol;ution, a law is made that if a half of the lower penninsula is captured, it will join the FSA or USA. whichever helps more.
 * Federated States: Will move the troops from the Upper Penninsula to the Lower Penninsula and accpets Michigans offer that it can operate from Chicago. President Yates ask Michigan to join the FSA. He thinks the US will invade what is left of Michigan. Will accomandate you in anyway we can.
 * U.S. Diplomacy: While we have been neutral in this war, if you choose to join us we will offer you all the help that we can in whatever way you need.
 * Aw, come on, what happened to the Northern Alliance?
 * Hey man, I'm just trying to get as much land without dying in the process. 
 * I would advise you to join the FSA.
 * New York: New York troops finally take the Upper Peninsula and Ontario and will accept peace with Michigan in exchange for part of the Lower Peninsula. New York asks the United States (Pennsylvania) to honor its alliance with New York and invade Southern Michigan. New York begins work on a Washington Monument in Buffalo. New York also asks the Republic of New England to assist in the invasion of Michigan since they are part of the Northern Alliance. Help is also beseeched from France and Spain.
 * Republic of New England: The RNE starts to built several tunnels underneath Massachusetts and for the first time in the history of the nation, both parts of the country are connected. The great ship is nearly completed and will be finished soon, with only a few components that need to be added. Several more ballons are added to the air forces. More gatling guns are produced and added to miltary units and fortifications. The military expands with more troops. Several forts and other fortifications are built in New Lawrence in other to help protect it. The Navy develops one of the worlds first submarines (similar to OTL Hunley), The Navy chiefs are impressed by the designs and order the production of one of the subs to test it out. The designs are locked up and kept secret, except for the military brass and the president and congress.
 * United States: The United States continue industrialization in the country. The Erie territory elects to become a state, bringing the total to five.