Principia Moderni II (Map Game)

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

Rules

 * Rules (Principia Moderni II Map Game)

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

Active

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

Honorary

 * AwesomePeruvian
 * Cosman246 (creator of the first game)
 * Detectivekenny (moderator-in-chief of the first game)
 * Galaguerra1
 * PitaKang

Current Map


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

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

Northern Europe

 * Icelandic Imperium - Hailstormer (talk) 20:33, July 26, 2013 (UTC)
 * Saami Autonomous Oblast (Vassal of Russia) - -Lx (leave me a message)
 * Grand Principality of Suur-Suomi (Greater Finland) (Personal Union with Novgorod/Russia) - -Lx (leave me a message)
 * Norway Dependency (Puppet of Russia) - -Lx (leave me a message)
 * Fawr Brythoneg (Great Brython) - Reximus55 (talk)
 * Wales - Reximus55 (talk)
 * England - Reximus55 (talk)
 * Brittany - Reximus55 (talk)
 * Scotland (Welsh vassal) - Reximus55 (talk)
 * Ireland (Welsh vassal) - Reximus55 (talk)
 * Norway (Germanic state) - Scraw
 * Sweden (Germanic state) - Scraw
 * Denmark (Germanic state) - Scraw

Western-Central Europe

 * Angoulême (Aquitainian vassal) -
 * Aquitaine (union with Luxembourg) -
 * Bar -
 * Bavaria - Andr3w777
 * Brandenburg - Scrawland Scribblescratch
 * Anhalt (vassal of and in dynastic union with Saxony)  Callumthered (talk)
 * Berg -
 * Cleves - Quashi (talk)
 * Limburg -
 * Lorraine (Vassal of France) - Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Luxembourg (Vassal of Brandenburg) - Scrawland Scribblescratch
 * Mainz (in personal union with Wales) - Reximus55 (talk)
 * Metz (Bishopric) --
 * Munster --
 * Strassburg --
 * Sundgau --
 * France -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * La Marche -- (Vassal of France) Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Liege -- Quashi (talk)
 * Primatial City of Magdeburg (Vassal of Saxony) -- Callumthered (talk)
 * Netherlands -- Quashi (talk)
 * Normandy -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Oldenburg -- Quashi (talk)
 * Papal States -- (Vassal of France) Sine dei gloriem (talk) 04:08, July 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Salzburg (Vassal of Bavaria) -- Andr3w777 (talk)
 * Swiss Confederacy  --
 * Occitania -- (Vassal of France) Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Tyrol --
 * United Monarchy of Saxony, Hesse and Magdeburg -- Callumthered (talk)

Eastern Europe

 * Bashkiria --
 * Cosapact --
 * Kuban --(Annexed by Russia)
 * Lithuania -- Yank
 * Minsk (Personal Union with Novgorod) -- Lx (leave me a message)
 * Astrakhan State (Vassal of Russia) -- -Lx (leave me a message)
 * Novgorod (Great Russia)-- LxCaucassus
 * Poland (union with Germany) --
 * Prussian Protectorate -- Kunarian TALK
 * Lithuanian Protectorate -- Kunarian TALK
 * Riga (Russian Vassal) -- -Lx (leave me a message)
 * Tartar State (Russian Vassal) -- -Lx (leave me a message)
 * Georgia (German vassal) --

Southern Europe

 * Albania --
 * Aragon (Portuguese vassal) -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Bulgaria (Personal Union with Yugoslavia) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Castille (Dynastic Union with Portugal and León)-- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Crete (Dynastic Union with Cyprus) -- Airlinesguy (talk)
 * Cyprus (Dynastic Union with Crete) -- Airlinesguy (talk)
 * Granada (Portuguese vassal) -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Greece (Vassal of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Hungary -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Italia -- Scandinator (talk)
 * León (Dynastic union with Portugal and Castille) -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Montenegro --
 * Navarra (Portuguese vassal) -- Collie Kaltenbrunner (talk)
 * Portugal -- Collie Kaltenbrunner
 * Yugoslavia (Vassal of Venice, in Personal Union with Bulgaria) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Kingdom of Serbia: Yay an Edit conflict (talk) 17:43, July 29, 2013 (UTC)

Near East

 * Levantine Kingdom -- Fed (talk)

Caucasia (Asia-Europe border)

 * Federated Duchy of the Caucasus (Gruzia, Adyghea, Dagestan, Chechnya, Azerbaijan, Baku) (Russian Vassal)-Lx (leave me a message) 04:12, July 14, 2013 (UTC)

Arabian Peninsula

 * Arabian Federation -- VonGlusenburg
 * Arabian Caliphate (Personal union with the Arabian Federation) -- VonGlusenburg
 * Sultanate of Kuwait (vassal of the Arabian Federation) -- VonGlusenburg
 * Sultanate of Baghdad (vassal of the Arabian Federation) -- VonGlusenburg

Siberia and Central Asia

 * Akmola --
 * Almaty --
 * Badakhstan --
 * Buryats --
 * Chukchi --
 * Dimurat: (dynastic union with the Arab. fed.)
 * Mangystau:   (dynastic union with Dimurat)
 * Persian Empire:
 * Evenks --
 * Kazakh Khanate --
 * Kets --
 * Samoyeds --
 * Tibet -- 77topaz (talk)
 * Tungus --
 * Uyghur Khaganate --Local (talk)
 * Xwarezm --
 * Yakuts --
 * Zunghar Khanate -- Starfy (talk) 00:22, June 22, 2013 (UTC)

Indian Subcontinent

 * Bhutan --
 * Carnatic (vassal of Mysore) --
 * Gujarat --
 * Hyderabad (vassal of Mysore) --
 * Kamarupa --
 * Kuch -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Lanka (vassal of Mysore) --
 * Madras --
 * Maldives (vassal of Arabian federation) -- VonGlusenburg (talk to Von!)
 * Mysore -- (client of Brandenburg) ~Scraw
 * Nepal -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Rajputana (Personal Union with Maharajya) -- Sawdog88
 * Sindustan --
 * Travancore (vassal of Mysore) --
 * United Maharajya -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)

East and Southeast Asia

 * Arakan --
 * Assam -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Vietnam (Vassal of China) -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Formosa --Daeseunglim (talk) 15:56, May 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Japan -- Kogasa
 * Khmer -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Khmer Krom (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius:  "I don't need a slogan"
 * Korea --
 * Laos (Vassal of China) -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Malacca (Puppet of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Manchuria --
 * Ming China -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Myanmar --Ninjasvswarriors (talk) 11:22, May 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * Okinawa (Vassal of Japan) -- Kogasa
 * Siam (Puppet of Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)

Asian Islands

 * Aceh (Union with Pasai) -- Quashi (talk)
 * Bone -- CrimsonAssassin
 * Brunei (Welsh Vassal) -- Reximus55 (talk)
 * Butung --
 * Cebu -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Dayaks --
 * Magindanaw (Oriental vassal) --
 * Malaccan Sultanate --
 * Makassar --
 * Mataram -- [[Image:1.png|23px]] Imp (Say Hi?!)
 * Minangkabau -- Quashi (talk)
 * Orientalia (German client) --
 * Palembang --
 * Pasai (Union with Acech) -- Quashi (talk)
 * Sulu (Orientalian vassal) --
 * Sumba --
 * Tanimbarkai (Arabian Vassal) -- VonGlusenburg (talk to Von!)

Antillia (North America)

 * Apache (Mayan Vassal) -- Grantzu (talk)
 * Aztec Triple Alliance (Mayans) -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Chipewyan --
 * Cree --
 * Creek --
 * Eskimo -- 
 * Hopi --
 * Innu --
 * Inuit --
 * Kaliforno (Mayan Vassal) -- Daeseunglim (talk) 17:48, June 23, 2013 (UTC)
 * Mangue -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Mayan Empire -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Miskito Kingdom (Italian Vassal) --
 * Mixtec (Mayans) -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Mosquito -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Myami --
 * Navajo -- Feudalplague (talk) 20:38, May 13, 2013 (UTC)
 * Northern Maya -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Nya Syriac --
 * Oaxaca --
 * Plains Lakota -- EiplecOco (talk) 13:26, July 30, 2013 (UTC)
 * River Lakota
 * Tarasco (Mayans) -- CourageousLife (talk)
 * Tsalagi --
 * Ute --
 * Vinland (Vassal of Brandenburg) -- [[Image:IMPERIAL NY-SPQR 1.png|25px]][[Image:Regen Flag.png|30px|border]]Fegelein! Fegelein! Fegelein!
 * Zapotec Remnants--

Atlantia (South America)

 * Arawak --
 * Aymará (Dynastical Union with Venice) -- Scandinator (talk)
 * Caribs --
 * Caribbean Kingdom -- Daeseunglim (talk) 11:36, May 22, 2013 (UTC)
 * Chimú --
 * Goitacaz --
 * Manoa --
 * Mapuche --
 * Musica (French Vassal) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * New Judea (French Vassal) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Omagua --
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam -- Commandante Lemming (talk)
 * Tupi --
 * Chono Haruwin (Welsh vassal - In personal union with Huarpe) -- Reximus55 (talk)
 * Huarpe Haruwin (Welsh vassal - In personal union with Chono) -- Reximus55 (talk)

Oceania

 * New South Wales (Welsh Vassal) -- Reximus55 (talk)
 * Australian Aborigines --
 * Papuans --
 * Karika (Korean Protectorate): 66.87.91.4 01:27, June 13, 2013 (UTC)

North Africa

 * Bedouins --
 * Berbers --
 * Carthage -- (Dynastic Union with France) -- Warman555
 * Numidia -- (Carthage Vassal - Dynastic Union with France) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Leptis Magna -- (Carthage Vassal - Dynastic Union with France) -- Sine dei gloriem (talk)
 * Cyrenaica (Vassal of Cyprus) -- Airlinesguy (talk) 02:22, June 11, 2013 (UTC)
 * Morocco (Welsh puppet-state) -- Reximus55 (talk)
 * Tuaregs --

West Africa

 * Air (City-state) --
 * Benin (Vassal of Normandy) -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Borgu States (Fragmented) --
 * Bornu --
 * Welsh Royal Coast (Welsh puppet-state)-- Reximus55 (talk)
 * Gabu (Malian Vassal) -- Shawnguerra (talk)
 * Hausa States (Fragmented) --
 * Kwararafa --
 * Mali -- Shawnguerra (talk)
 * Mossi Empire (Malian Vassal) -- Shawnguerra (talk)
 * Oyo -- (Protectorate of Normandy) -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Wolof (Malian Vassal) -- Shawnguerra (talk)
 * Yorubaland (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"

East Africa

 * Adal (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"
 * Beja (Protectorate of Normandy) -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Comchellak (vassal of Arabian federation) -- VonGlusenburg (talk to Von!)
 * Cushitics -- (Somali Sultanate) -UglyTurtle  Conquered by Wales and France
 * Darfur -- (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"
 * Ethiopia -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"
 * Mogadishu (Vassal of Normandy) -- Cookiedamage (talk)
 * Nilotics --
 * Sudan --
 * Swahili City-States (Fragmented) --
 * Tunjur Tribes--
 * Warsangali (Vassal of Ethiopia) -- Flag of the Hurian Federation.png Vivaporius: "I don't need a slogan"

Central Africa

 * Bantu --
 * Butua --
 * Kitara --
 * Kongo -- Quashi (talk)
 * Luba--
 * Maputa --

South Africa

 * Basotho --
 * Khoisan --
 * Xhosa --
 * Zululand -- (French Vassal) [[User:Sine dei gloriem|Sine dei gloriem (talk)]]

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

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

1750

 * Portugal, León, Castille, Aragon, Navarra and Granada's economies improve. Meanwhile in Portugal, Urraca, Pedro José de Lara's daughter born in 1749, dies. Meanwhile in Portugal, Nuno II dies and is succeeded by his son José, who is crowned as "By the Grace of God, José I, Emperor of Spain, King of Portugal, Galicia, Algarve, of either side of the sea in Africa, Prince of Brasil, Duke of Viseu and Ferrol, and Lord of Guiné, of either side of the Rio da Prata, and of Commerce, Navigation of Conquest on India".  After his ascension, José appoints Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo as Secretary of the State of the Kingdom. Meanwhile, Santo Amaro expands 500 sq km, while Sofala expands 700 sq km and Loanda expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Goiás expands 4300 sq km, and in Rio da Prata, São Miguel expands 4200 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL Mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Aid and clean up continues in Japan for those who were affected by the earthquakes.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern:Bavarian Carthage and Cyrenaica expand 5000 sq km south and 5000 West for Carthage and 5000 East for Cyrenaica. Chemistry continues to expand as the blank areas of the table of the elements is filled in as more Universities explore the chemical properties of the known world.  The Weltzeituhr newspaper continues to print in record numbers. Wissenschaft Heute (Science Today) continues to outline the exciting new innovations and discoveries of the scientific community. All Bavarian militaries expand. The Royal Academy of Sciences expands its research to include the study of human anatomy, Scientists at the University of Munchen thank Italia for the joint scientific venture.  Israel Edinsonn's bifocal glasses grow in popularity due to their ease of use. The arts flourish as several grand operas are performed at the National Day, the day in which Bavaria represents its independence from foreign influence. Alliance offers are extended toward China and Wales.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Governor Willems oversees the expansion of the newly formed Bavarian Eastern Fleet, a large naval body formed to protect Bavarian interests in Asia. The Indonesian Reichrat orders the compulsary attendance of all children aged 11-17 into preparatory schools. The first German university is founded in Indonesia, the University of Java.  Neu Munchen in Western Australis expands 10,000 sq km south along the coast. Neu Munchen also becomes the headquarters and capital of the planned Territories of West Australis . Governor Willems appoints Adam Shmidt as provisionary Governor of Neu Munchen.
 * I assume you mean West Australis, unless you were planning to take over Italian Australis.
 * Yeah, corrected.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its army and navy. Cyprus expands its colonies. Nea Lefkosia expands by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos expands by 2000 sq km.
 * Crete expands its economy.
 * Cyrenaica expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The tenth improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 16th and 18th iron mills are built in Southern Myanmar. Order Success and Failure is now a top hit in Myanmar, after mastering printing, learned from the Chinese and Germans.
 * The first iron mills came out in the next century OTL...
 * UMSHM: A great celebration occurs as Germany is welcomed into the German Union. The King-Duke invites all of Saxony's notables to a great feast and ball, followed by a fantastic fireworks display. The Kassel university continues its focus on the elements and astronomy (By the way, is it okay if Saxons discover Uranus at the time Herschel did OTL? We haven't had any discoveries to call our own yet). The army and navy is improved. In the colonies: education continues to grow in Saxon West Africa, and the colony expands inland along the (Cypriot?) colony to the North. In Khmer  Koch, trade with Orissa increases, and a small Indochinese regiment is raised. In Australis, the Governor, in talks with his Italian counterpart, asks that the border between the Saxon and Italian "zones of interest" be the OTL Roper River, known henceforth as the Grenzenflusse (border river). Saint Boniface expands towards Saint Thomas.
 * Could you please go back to adding numbers for your colonial expansion?
 * Confederation of the Rhine: The turnpike trusts continue to have a positive effect on the roads, and education standards continue to improve; for the rich and middle classes, at least. Rhinish Gabon expands West to cope with the many settlers who arrive.
 * Primatial Magdeburg: After many years of hard effort, the Bishop of the East Indies baptises the ruler of the Aru Islands as a Catholic. As a result, non-Catholics are dismissed from the Aru royal court, and high-ranking (Saxon) clergymen replace them.
 * Wales continues to grow its economy and build a stronger military. Population continues to grow. Welsh emissaries continue to be sent to the Chono people. Vassalization is now a deep consideration of the Chief, who is envious of the now wealthy Selk'nam and largely attributes it to Wales. Rafael goes back to the Haruwin and completes a masoleum.
 * England, Scotland, Belfast, Cork, and Brittany  grow their militaries and economies. Population growing policies remain in place, and Welsh culture continues to make a lot of progress in its continued spread. Meanwhile in Belfast, the King decides to press his claim to the throne of Cork. He begins to make some progress down the coast of Leinster, and nears Dublin. The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km.  The  Welsh Royal Coast  and  Morocco  grow their economies and militaries.  New South Wales  grows its economy and military, as Maori Catholicism continues to spread. Missionary activity in Welsh regions stops since all the nations are now Catholic.


 * ​ Hey all - could someone on the mod squad let me know whether I'm authorized to post for Rex in his absence, he asked me but I know I'm not a mod so I'm asking for indulgences or writs of replevin or whatever it is I need to ask for in this timeline. I posted this one because Rex wrote it himself as a starter. Thanks. Commandante Lemming (talk) 14:47, July 2, 2013 (UTC)
 * He's blocked, so I assume that it's not allowed, as per the Kunarian precedent. ~ S
 * Oh - I missed that piece of the story. Darn, and I was all ready to have my way with a great power for a few turns. :-P Oh well. Commandante Lemming (talk) 20:20, July 2, 2013 (UTC)


 * Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace while the city of Venice continues its decline in the face of Western port cities like Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Large scale use of the waterwheel continues to occur in the Italian heartlands - especially around Florence. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km along the coastline of Northern Australia. Nuovo Brescia asks the boundary to be shifted a little farther southeast to the Limmen Bight River.
 * Yugoslavia, Greece and Siam continue to expand their economies. Padang and Malacca continue to upgrade their navies.
 * Russia expands its yearly budget to the Science Academy. The University of Novgorod begins new studies on the human body, to update the textbooks and information written in the latter half of the 15th century ... in Russia,. anyway, The University of Novgorod and University of Kiev send out requests for joint studies in the human body both with Germany of the University of Venice. More people flock to cities and towns to look for work, and the Science Academy uses their resources to do more chemical work. Meanwhile, A young academic, Lev Karabav, proposes a standard, decimal, unit of measurment, the meter, one ten millionth the distance between the North Pole and the Equator. Many academics seem to agree that it would be rather simpler than the traditional system, but many are unable to abandon tradition.
 * Korea: The military is built up and we send 100 jade dining sets to the rulers of China and Italia.
 * Karika: We expand 10,000 km squared and build up military.
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. We join the Germanic Union. Neu Berlin expands 4500 sq km along the French colony and Vinland expands 4500 sq km southwest toward Neu Berlin. All vassals, etc, expand economy and Chimu expands 10,000 sq km north. Orientalia asks to buy the head of main island from China. Better relations with Myanmar are pursued.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk’nam: The military and economy continue to be built up. Great Chief Cornelius Tuch’huelpe, having been on the throne for 35 years, takes ill with a stomach infection in February and succumbs two months later at the age of 73. Cornelius is mourned throughout the land, and poets declare “David birthed the Haruwin, but Cornelius brought it to manhood!” Word is sent to Rafael in Wales, asking him to send back designs for a mausoleum as a final service to the Chief he once served, and in remembrance of his homeland. Vincent Hgog’nav’ich the architect dedicates a new chapel in the Ona Yagich cathedral to Cornelius, declaring that, “The boy Tuch’huelpe came with his circus of dancing guanacos, but the man Tuch’huelpe left us with a nation of civilized men who took their place with the great nations of Christendom”. A massive funeral takes place in Ona Yagich, in which the now-gigantic circus that brought Tuch’huelpe to prominence leads a procession of warriors and nobles through the streets of Ona Yagich, putting on the the wildest display of fire and acrobatics in it’s history. It is said that, “the streets of Ona Yagich were aflame that day in a way they have never been again”. The body of the Chief, covered in gold decorations, is carried by six men – two acrobats representing his youth, a noble and a Maugholdian representing the expansion of the Haruwin, and finally by Vincent H’gog’navich and a seldom-seen Michael Angelus representing the building projects of his later years. His wife, Sarah Yu’arik’nam and only daughter Rachel Te’kina’hnam, follow behind in tears. Tuch’huelpe has left no sons, and Rachel is placed in charge of the circus along with her two daughters (who are both guanaco riding acrobats).  The election of the new Great Chief is a matter of great contention, as many chiefs from many different groups are vying for power. It is thought that that John Chongat, the grandson of David Chongat Yagich and a local chief in Ona Yagich, will win election among the Council of Chiefs. However, he surprisingly falls short of a majority on the first ballot. It was thought that he would win all votes from the two thirds of the nobles who were Catholic and most of those who were not - but he carries only the votes from Ona Yagich and the Eastern Penininsula. The non-Catholic third of the nobility, who were expected to splinter to candidates representing their various religious sects, instead unite behind the young Lord of Miyako Yagich, Laozi Ctli’ich. This choice was unexpected, as Ctli’ich represents the pure Taoists of Miyako Yagich rather than larger Hain of Lao Tzu syncretism which dominates the rural West. Instead of choosing a candidate of the largest sect, the Hainist and Teushen nobles have selected a candidate from the most civilized non-Catholic sect in hopes of winning votes. Perhaps most surprisingly, the devoutly Catholic nobles of K’onip have voted against John Chongat and supported their own candidate, a local noble named Pius Gunu’un’ichin – in hopes of electing a chief less focused on the city of Ona Yagich. The supporters of Chongat are furious and one chief demands the K’onipians “support the candidate backed by Christ, not of the candidate of whale blubber merchants!” This in turn infuriates Pius, who declares that the Chongat supporters have, “defamed the name of Christ with their vain politicking!” The second vote produces the exact same result, and after more threats from the backers on John Chongat, Pius is driven to make a move that will shake the Selk’nam nation to it’s core – the negotiation of an agreement with the pagan nobles.  In a secret meeting, Pius says that he is prepared to throw the votes of K’onip behind a non-Catholic candidate, but demands a signed promise to “retain the Catholic character of the Selk’nam nation”. He also claims that Laozi Ctli’ich, at age 37, is far too young to risk handing the Haruwin to a pagan chief. The next day, the entire council is surprised when all of Pius and Laozi’s votes go instead to Laozi’s  67-year old uncle, Ge Hong Ctli’i’i – who becomes the first Taoist Great Chief . Over the shouts of furious Ona Yagich nobles, Great Chief Ge Hong announces that the Haruwin will remain a Catholic nation and that the building of the cathedral and integration into greater Christendom will continue, and that Pius will be his right hand. However,  all faiths will be respected and relations with the Eastern allies of Japan will be deepened.  When the new Great Chief is announced, he is met with stunned silence from the Ona Yagich crowd, and in the uneasy calm that follows, many wonder how a Chief can control a nation when his religion holds only 10% of the population. While the news is greeted with elation in Taoist Miayko Yagich – Hainists in the West and traditionalists in the Teushen lands wonder how a Taoist Chief will be any different than a Catholic one.  Meanwhile – unaware of developments at home – Zhangzi Hg’ich sails on from New Syria to  Orissa, where he presents his letter of greeting and friendship from the now-dead Cornelius Tuch’huelpe.
 * France, La Marche, Rhaetia, Lorraine, Leptis, Numidia, Tyrol and Occitania's militaries are updated, and Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while Brasilea and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 2000 sq km and La Riviere expands by 1000 sq km.
 * Dahod continues to be provided with supplies and advisors, influencing the nation to take a pro-Maharajya stance. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Many start to disect bodies to find out what the human body is made from. Many dead bodies are looked into to see what the organs and such are. Organs such as the brain are examined. Most these bodies are those found on the streets - unclaimed and uncremated. As a result - the scientists cremate the dead bodies after they have completed their researches. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and conpanies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continues to state that the Dutch are acting in a very unfriendly manner. Crowds continue demanding that the Dutch return their colonies they took from the rightful owners, the Maharajya. The nation contines to amp up their military in a bid to give themselves something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan and Kamapura continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. The economy of the nations begins to once more grow with the re-introduction of Brunei into the fold of the Maharajya. In Brunei, many christians convert back to Hinduism - stating they had been forced to convert by the Welsh - and once more pilgrim to sacred temples seaching for forgiveness. The Welsh impact has been left in the new styles of buildings constructed in the short span the nation was under Welsh influence, and this is looked into by Bruneian and Orissan architects alike. The arrival of Zhangzi stirs up some interest in the region - and the Maharajya states they are happy to be friends.
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung expands by 10,000 km. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * Switzlerland: We have broken away from France and we industrialize our nation with increased food production, air furnaces and a chemistry boom. Schools and homes across the nation are built and the Swiss guard is formed. We join the German Union.
 * Bavaria, a founding member of the German Union, welcomes Switzerland. It is hoped that an era of peace and prosperity will flourish.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Trade offers are made to China, Japan, and Italy (by way of Australia). Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin expands 200 km east. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Xaman expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: King Niejmen II continues to improve the military, focusing on the navy, and also economy expands. Argentium colony expands 3000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 1000 km. Acech-Pasai, under the control of Netherlands, continue negotiations with Minangkabau and Pagaruyang. In this way, unites the kingdoms into one unified state.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Acech-Pasai, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland expand economy and army. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * Ethiopia expands its military, economy and infrastructure, including those of its vassals. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km. The territories of Ethiopia continue to adopt the imperial doctrine of pluricontinentalism, and legislative is put into place to remove the idea that foreign territories of Ethiopia are "colonies", though the name itself continues to be used for foreign benefit. Intermarrying within the Sudanese territories of Ethiopia continues, and the teaching of Ethiopian beliefs and values continues throughout the region. The Sudanese moving into new regions of the empire see the spread of the Sudanese people, effectively ending their cohesiveness as an ethnic group. The deserts in Sudan continue to shrink as Ethiopia combats the lack of water by expanding the Orissan-aided reservoir systems put into place earlier.
 * Darfur is expanded by 10,000 km to the west, and the development of the road network continues under the vassal government's oversight. Adal is expanded by 10,000 km to the south, and the development of the reservoir system there continues. Kitara is expanded by 10,000 km, and interration into the Ethiopian nation as a culture continues. Government propaganda continues, winning the hearts and minds of those seeking to better their lives by accepting the leadership of their leaders in Ethiopia.

1751

 * Portugal, León, Castille, Aragon, Navarra and Granada's economies improve. Meanwhile in Portugal, Berengaria Garcia de Lara gives birth to a girl, who is named Urraca. Meanwhile in Aragon, Joan, son of Joan IV, marries Maria Rocafull, granddaughter of Ramon VII Rocafull, Count of Albatera. Meanwhile, Santo Amaro expands 500 sq km, while Sofala expands 700 sq km and Loanda expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Pará expands 4300 sq km, and in Rio da Prata, Paraguai expands 4200 sq km.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Great Chief Ge Hong Ctli'i'i works to consolidate his rule and engages in a heavy buildup of the military, decentralizing the command from Ona Yagich and building local garrissons in each of the four major cities. He especailly devotes resources to the institution of the Miyako Yagich garrisson, from whom he draws his own highly trained personal guards. Most of the Haruwin accepts the new Chief, as the West and Teushen welcome a non-Catholic Chief, while the Catholic heartland of K'onip is kept in line by its favorite son, the new "Prime Minister" Pius. The Maugholdians of K'onip enjoy something of a resurgence, as they realize that they lack state support and increase their focus on missionizing the population to ensure a Catholic majority among the common people. Their missionaries are especially effective among the Hainist communities of the West, where they previously had not been active, as well as in the newly settled Teushen periphery. However, the capital itself Catholic mainland remains quietly hostile toward the new chief and his inner circle of suddenly empowered Taoists and K'onipians. John Chongat consolidates a postion as "leader of the opposition" in the Great Council, and many in Ona Yagich begin protesting to intstate the "House of Chongat Yagich" as hereditary monarchs of the Haruwin. The two "parties" come to be known as the "Royalists" supporting John Chongat, and the "Outlanders" supporting Great Chief Ge Hong and Prime Minister Pius. Both sides aggressively court the support of the aging wife of the deceased Cornelius Tuch'huelpe and daughter of David Chongat Yagich, Sarah Yu'arik'nam, and her middle aged daughter Rachel Te'kina'hnam. Rachel is seen as particularly important, as her mother is old, and her own "royal blood" would be in dispute if John were made king (Cornelius himself having been a commoner, married to a princess, then democratically elected by the council). However, the House of Tuch'huelpe remains silent and concerns itself only with the operation of the Great Circus. In an attempt to woo public opinion and make good on his promise to Pius, Great Chief Ge Hong orders Vincent Hgog'navi'ch to accelerate the constuction of the cathedral. In a speech, Ge Hong proclaims the, "This church is a great monument to the Selk'nam culture, and we must all be greatful that Catholicism has helped make the Selk'nam and build our Haruwin. I, myself, am not of the Selk'nam, but of the Yaghan, who owe their progress to Chongat Yagich's first allies in Miyako. But let us never lose the place in the Christian world which David and Cornelius fought so hard for!". However, Ge Hong also moves to strengthen his own people, dispatching three of his best ships with emissaries bearing chests of gold, seeking a meeting with the Mononobe Shogun. He asks that the Mononobe send many Taoist priests and learned Taoist wise men to Miyako Yagich in order to build great centers of Taoist learning. In his letter, he explicitly declares that, "I am bound to keep my nation Christian, but please let my own city, Miyako Yagich, be second only to Kyoto as a jewel in the crown of Taoism." In addition to requesting Mononobe help, Ge Hong orders the existing Taoist hierarchy to pour all of its resources into subverting the "so-called Hain of Lao Tzu" and "bring them to Lao Tzu as he truly is."  Meanwhile, Zhangzi Hg'ich spends several months in Orissa and asks that the Maharajya states send ships to open a direct trade in whale oil and gold. However, he declares in March that he must realize his dream of sailing the globe and sails away. In October, he arrives in Italian Australis, and once again presents his letter from his long-deceased Chief Cornelius. Several locals, who have heard from trading ships that he left Orissa in March, ask why it took so long for him to reach their shores. He refuses to answer directly, saying merely that he has seen many things on his long journey, too many to recount. However, he is here now and earnestly desires to open direct Selk'nam relations with Italia and its Australian colonies. 
 * Mononobe, Maharajya and Italia please respond. 
 * Shogun Mononobe Sōichi agrees with Ge Hong and sends Taoist Priests and Taoist wise men to Miyako Yagich.
 * The governor of Nuovo Brescia accepts relations and sends an emissary to Italia.
 * ​Cyprus continues to expand its economy. Nea Lefkosia expands by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos expands by 2000 sq km.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern:Bavarian Carthage and Cyrenaica expand 5000 sq km south and 5000 West for Carthage and 5000 East for Cyrenaica. Chemistry continues to expand as the blank areas of the table of the elements is filled in as more universities explore the chemical properties of the known world.  The Weltzeituhr newspaper continues to print in record numbers. Wissenschaft Heute (Science Today) continues to outline the exciting new innovations and discoveries of the scientific community. All Bavarian militaries expand. The Royal Academy of Sciences expands its research to include the study of human anatomy, Scientists at the University of Munchen thank Italia for the joint scientific venture.  Israel Edinsonn's bifocal glasses grow in popularity due to their ease of use. The arts flourish as several grand operas are performed at the National Day, the day in which Bavaria represents its independence from foreign influence. Alliance offers are extended toward China and Wales. Bavaria greets the newly added nations of Brandenburg and Switzerland to the German Union. (Any questions or policy additions may be asked via the German Union page http://althistory.wikia.com/wiki/Greater_Germanic_Union_(Principia_Moderni_II_Map_Game)
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Governor Willems oversees the expansion of the newly formed Bavarian Eastern Fleet, a large naval body formed to protect Bavarian interests in Asia. The Indonesian Reichrat orders the compulsary attendance of all children aged 11-17 into preparatory schools. The first German university is founded in Indonesia, the University of Java. Neu Munchen in Western Australis expands 10,000 sq km south along the coast. Neu Munchen also becomes the headquarters and capital of the planned Territories of West Australis. Governor Willems appoints Adam Shmidt as provisional Governor of Neu Munchen.


 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 11th improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 19th and 21th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. Order Success and Failure is now a top hit in Myanmar, after mastering printing, learned from the Chinese and Germans.
 * Wales continues to grow its economy and build a stronger military. Population continues to grow. Welsh emissaries continue to be sent to the Chono people. Large numbers of Chono begin to resist the idea of Welsh control, and yet the Chief continue to believe it is a good idea. This sets the progress back one year, but it also give Christianity, a new introduction, some time to sink in.
 * England, Scotland, Belfast, Cork, and Brittany  grow their militaries and economies. Population growing policies remain in place, and Welsh culture continues to make a lot of progress in its continued spread. Meanwhile in Belfast, Dublin is laid to siege, and Limerick is taken from the southern Irish. The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km.  The  Welsh Royal Coast  and  Morocco  grow their economies and militaries.  New South Wales  grows its economy and military, as Maori Catholicism continues to spread.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: King Niejmen II continues to improve the military, focusing on the navy, and also economy expands. Argentium colony expands 3000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 1000 km. Acech-Pasai, under the control of Netherlands, continue negotiations with Minangkabau and Pagaruyang, in this way uniting the kingdoms into one unified state.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Acech-Pasai, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland expand economy and army. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 4100 sq km inland and the newly founded New Oman colony 200 sq km along the coastline. The Federation also builds up its military to recover from the war with Larantuka. Attempts to make Tanimbarki a protectorate of the Federation.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 2500 sq km inland and Nusantara expanding 2100 sq km deeper into Sulawesi Island. King Hakem leaves Anatolia and Cyprus to tour Greece and Yugoslavia this year.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1000 sq km southward, too. Emir Hakem offers new trading pacts to Cyprus and Italia so they can trade with the Caliphate more easily.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spread new agricultural ideas and sell fertilizers to farmers as well.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its economy as Kuwaiti merchants establish a new permanent trade route to the East Indies.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the Foalhavahi colony allows many poor people to start a new life in the new territories.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy and the new boundaries are decided upon, giving the republic 19 Sheikdom states in total.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL Mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Aid and clean up continues in Japan for those who were affected by the earthquakes.
 * UMSHM: The university Astronomy department continues its observations, and purchases a massive new telescope, one of the largest in Europe. Saxon West Africa expands 1000 sq km along the border with its Northern Neighbour, and Saint Boniface expands 100 sq km towards Saint Thomas. The governor agrees to the Italian governor's suggestion, and shifts the border to the Limmen Bight River (it actually gives me more land).
 * I know :P
 * Confederation of the Rhine: Education and the army are both  improved. Rhinish Guinea is further settled.
 * Primatial Magdeburg: With the king converted, the Order works on converting the rest of the Aru population, whilst increasing their education program.
 * Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace while the city of Venice continues its decline in the face of Western port cities like Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Large scale use of the waterwheel continues to occur in the Italian heartlands - especially around Florence. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Yugoslavia, Greece and Siam continue to expand their economies. Padang and Malacca continue to upgrade their navies.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. In response to the secessionist movements in Kaliforno, the Empire absorbs the southern part of the nation, and threatens to cede the rest of the land to Xaman should these movements continue.  Trade offers are made to China, Japan and Italy (by way of Australia). Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin begins trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Xaman expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Shogun Mononobe Sōichi accepts the Mayan trade deal offer.
 * The Mayan Empire begins shipments to Japan via New Ceatl and across the border to Kasodani.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Neu Berlin expands 4500 sq km along the French colony and Vinland expands 4500 sq km southwest towards Neu Berlin. Neu Mecklenburg is given the new status of Autonomous State (basically vassal). As such, Neu Mecklenburg approaches Dahomey with offers of union. All vassals etc expand economy and Chimu expands 10,000 sq km north. Karl Lithus publishes his book on taxonomy and outlines a seven-tier system for classifying organisms (Carolus Linnaeus analogue). In Neu Berlin (the city), it is proven that lightning is electricity by XXX XXX.
 * France, La Marche, Rhaetia, Lorraine, Leptis, Numidia, Tyrol and Occitania's militaries are updated, and Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while Brasilea and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 2000 sq km and La Riviere expands by 1000 sq km.
 * Dahod continues to be provided with supplies and advisors, influencing the nation to take a pro-Maharajya stance. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. The dissection of human bodies begins to be considered quite unnatural as it goes against religious practices. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continues to state that the Dutch are acting in a very unfriendly manner. Crowds continue demanding that the Dutch return the colonies they took from the rightful owners, the Maharajya. The nation contines to amp up their military in a bid to give themselves something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan and Kamapura continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. The economy of the nations begins to once more grow with the re-introduction of Brunei into the fold of the Maharajya. In Brunei, many christians convert back to Hinduism - stating they had been forced to convert by the Welsh - and once more pilgrim to sacred temples seaching for forgiveness. The Welsh impact has been left in the new styles of buildings constructed in the short span the nation was under Welsh influence, and this is looked into by Bruneian and Orissan architects alike. The Maharajya agrees to open up trading routes with whaling ships and gold with the Selk'nam.
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * Korea: The military is built up and the King Din-Ho dies, and with his son dying a few years earlier, it leaves the throne to Kae Hyuk Hyuk, who is a distant cousin of the now deceased King. With this comes the beginning of what many call a new dynasty. The new King is just 17 years old, and after being crowned in Seoul, he declares a week of mourning for his deceased predeccessor, who will be known as Din-Ho the Liberator. He offers Personal Union to the Chinese Royal Family.
 * Karika: We expand 10,000 km squared and build up military.
 * Ethiopia expands its military, economy and infrastructure, including those of its vassals. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km. The territories of Ethiopia continue to adopt the imperial doctrine of pluricontinentalism, and legislative is put into place to remove the idea that foreign territories of Ethiopia are "colonies", though the name itself continues to be used for foreign benefit. Intermarrying within the Sudanese territories of Ethiopia continues, and the teaching of Ethiopian beliefs and values continues throughout the region. The Sudanese moving into new regions of the empire see the spread of the Sudanese people, effectively ending their cohesiveness as an ethnic group. The deserts in Sudan continue to shrink as Ethiopia combats the lack of water by expanding the Orissan-aided reservoir systems put into place earlier.
 * Darfur is expanded by 10,000 km to the west, and the development of the road network continues under the vassal government's oversight. Adal is expanded by 10,000 km to the south, and the development of the reservoir system there continues. Kitara is expanded by 10,000 km, and interration into the Ethiopian nation as a culture continues. Government propaganda continues, winning the hearts and minds of those seeking to better their lives by accepting the leadership of their leaders in Ethiopia.

1752
'''General Detleff Strellok of Metz starts getting annoyed with the policies of slashing military funds, meets with other powerful generals of the Confederation of the Rhine to discuss possible action to be taken to stop these measures. The group of generals even meet with Hermann Hoffenmeier to discuss how his turnpike roads could be funded by other sources.'''
 * Portugal, León, Castille, Aragon, Navarra and Granada's economies improve. Meanwhile in Aragon, Maria Rocafull gives birth to a boy, who is named Joan. Meanwhile, Santo Amaro expands 500 sq km, while Sofala expands 700 sq km and Loanda expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Pará expands 4300 sq km, and in Rio da Prata, Paraguai expands 4200 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL Mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Aid and clean up continues in Japan for those who were affected by the earthquakes.
 * Kingdom of Korea: King Kae Hyuk Hyuk continues to offer marriage to a member of the Chinese Royal Family. The military is built up as is infrastructure. A census is taken revealing that in the past few years the population has experienced a baby boom, with the population now numbering 16,003,742 people.
 * Kingdom of Karika: We expand 10,000 km squared and build up military. The Queen dies at the age of 42 due to food poisoning, and with no heir the throne is up for election, and the National Assembly will take over ruling the nation until a new King can be chosen. A census is taken and the population reaches 133,007 people. Our border reaches that of Italian Australis.
 * Korean Diploamcy: King Kae Hyuk Hyuk asks to be considered for the throne.
 * I think 213K is too much too fast, especially in Australia. Same goes for Korea, with 21M too much too soon.
 * fixed it
 * I think 133K is still too much. Arnhem Land (where Karika is OTL) has a population of 16.2K today. Take away the population of Nhulunbuy, which doesn't fall within Karika TTL (~4K) and you're left with 12 thousand people. In 2013. Callumthered (talk) 10:41, July 4, 2013 (UTC)
 * Saxon Diplomacy: The Governor of Saxon Australis asks if a limit to Karikan expansion can be set at OTL Nhulumbuy.
 * ​Cyprus continues to expand its economy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Crete expands its army and navy.
 * Cyrenaica expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 12th improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 22nd and 24th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern:Bavarian Carthage and Cyrenaica expand 5000 sq km south and 5000 West for Carthage and 5000 East for Cyrenaica. Chemistry continues to expand as the blank areas of the table of the elements is filled in as more universities explore the chemical properties of the known world.  The Weltzeituhr newspaper continues to print in record numbers. Wissenschaft Heute (Science Today) continues to outline the exciting new innovations and discoveries of the scientific community. All Bavarian militaries expand. The Royal Academy of Sciences expands its research to include the study of human anatomy, Scientists at the University of Munchen thank Italia for the joint scientific venture.  Israel Edinsonn's bifocal glasses grow in popularity due to their ease of use. The arts flourish as several grand operas are performed at the National Day, the day in which Bavaria represents its independence from foreign influence. Alliance offers are extended toward China and Wales. Bavaria greets the newly added nations of Brandenburg and Switzerland to the German Union. (Any questions or policy additions may be asked via the German Union page http://althistory.wikia.com/wiki/Greater_Germanic_Union_(Principia_Moderni_II_Map_Game)
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Governor Willems oversees the expansion of the newly formed Bavarian Eastern Fleet, a large naval body formed to protect Bavarian interests in Asia. The Indonesian Reichrat orders the compulsary attendance of all children aged 11-17 into preparatory schools. The first German university is founded in Indonesia, the University of Java. Neu Munchen in Western Australis expands 10,000 sq km south along the coast. Neu Munchen also becomes the headquarters and capital of the planned Territories of West Australis. Governor Willems appoints Adam Shmidt as provisional Governor of Neu Munchen.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: King Niejmen II continues to improve the military, focusing on the navy, and also economy expands. Argentium colony expands 3000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 1000 km. Acech-Pasai, under the control of Netherlands, continue negotiations with Minangkabau and Pagaruyang, in this way uniting the kingdoms into one unified state.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Acech-Pasai, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland expand economy and army. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 4100 sq km inland and the newly founded New Oman colony 200 sq km along the coastline. The Federation also builds up its military to recover from the war with Larantuka. Attempts to make Tanimbarki a protectorate of the Federation continue, and Sultan Badr al Din himself arrives in Tanimbarki to meet with their King.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 2500 sq km inland and Nusantara expanding 2100 sq km deeper into Sulawesi Island. King Hakem tours Greece and Yugoslavia this year, and makes his way to Venice.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1000 sq km southward, too. Emir Hakem while touring Yugoslavia this year picks up a stomach bug.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spread new agricultural ideas and sell fertilizers to farmers as well. Sultan Abdul-Ra'uf of Baghdad then establishes the Royal Scientific institute in Baghdad to pursue scientific progress, with focus on chemistry and agricultural methods.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its economy as Kuwaiti merchants establish a new permanent trade route to China. Kuwait asks China for a trade agreement.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the Foalhavahi colony allows many poor people to start a new life in the new territories.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its infrastructure as a new series of roads are built in between the 19 Sheikdom states.
 * UMSHM: The grand new telescope is unveiled and helps the professors (and students) at Kassel university make more, and better, observations of the night sky. A few new stars are discovered, and one is named the Wolframstern after crown prince Wolfram The chemistry course at the univsersity grows quite popular, and more preparatory school graduates take the course. The army and navy are increased. Saxon West Africa expands 100 sq km along the Northern border, and a new library is opened in Fort Fredericksburg. In Australis, Saint Boniface expands 1000 sq km towards Saint Thomas.
 * Confederation of the Rhine: The effect of the turnpike trusts begins to be fully felt. Goods are able to be sent from town to town at a much speedier rate. Merchants therefore have more money and many of them invest that extra money into new turnpike trusts. This further improves the roads, which in turn increases trade &c. &c. &c. The minister who came up with the scheme- a certain Hermann Hoffenmeier- is lauded in the papers as a national hero. He is knighted by the prince-Bishop of his native Mainz, and by the rulers of various other states. The military budget is massively slashed in favour of funding settlement schemes in Rhinish Guinea and the education system, causing no small measure of annoyance amongst officers...
 * Primatial Magdeburg: The conversion of the Aru Islands continues at fever pace.
 * Once again, I'm going on holidays to a place without internet. I'll be away for two (2) days, so if my country comes under attack or something, can it be assumed I defend? Thanks, Callumthered (talk) 10:41, July 4, 2013 (UTC)
 * Yes of course, but I am planning that Napoleon mod event to start next turn, BTW ~Von
 * Dimurats: Military, economy and infrastructure are improved.
 * Ethiopia expands its military, economy and infrastructure alongside those of the vassals. The development of the resevoir system in the empire continues with the aid of Orissan oversight. The expansion of the ethnic Ethiopian population in Sudan and Kitara continues, and with the ideological belief of plural-continentalism spreading throughout Ethiopia and the vassal territories, many subjects of the empire begin taking up Ethiopian spouses with the belief that having an Ethiopian family will aid them in gaining prestige and wealth as a model Ethiopian citizen. This thought speeds up the growth of the Ethiopian population overseas, and helps strengthen ties between the vassals and the empire. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km. The vassals cease expanding their borders, and focus on developing their internal facilities and infrastructure for the time being.
 * Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace while the city of Venice continues its decline in the face of Western port cities like Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Large scale use of the waterwheel continues to occur in the Italian heartlands - especially around Florence. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The Univeristy of Southern Tyrolia builds an observatory in a remote location in the Alps. It is hoped that this will help Italian researchers in the field astronomy. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Yugoslavia, Greece and Siam continue to expand their economies. Padang and Malacca continue to upgrade their navies.
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries, and all vassals expand their economies and etc. Chimu expands 10,000 sq km north. Luxembourg is given state status under Berlin, not the German Union. Neu Berlin expands 4500 sq km along the French colony and Vinland expands 4500 sq km southwest towards Neu Berlin. Two more elements are discovered. Neu Mecklenburg continues to pursue better relations with Dahomey.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Trade offers are still open to China and Italy (by way of Australia). Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Xaman expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * Russsia continues to expand into Sibiria. Kanada expands by 8500 sq km. Russia continues to use more fertilizer, and population increases. Russia improves its rifling, and rifles are now given out to regular troops -  not just Spetsnaz as rifling techniques improve. Weaponsmiths produce more standard-calibre cone bullets. There is talk of changing the standard military calibre.
 * Dahod continues to be provided with supplies and advisors, influencing the nation to take a pro-Maharajya stance. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. The dissection of human bodies begins to be considered quite unnatural as it goes against religious practices. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continues to state that the Dutch are acting in a very unfriendly manner. Crowds continue demanding that the Dutch return the colonies they took from the rightful owners, the Maharajya. The nation contines to amp up their military in a bid to give themselves something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan and Kamapura continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. The economy of the nations begins to once more grow with the re-introduction of Brunei into the fold of the Maharajya. In Brunei, many Christians convert back to Hinduism - stating they had been forced to convert by the Welsh - and once more make pilgrimages to sacred temples seaching for forgiveness.
 * Netherlands are the legal owners.
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.

1753
'''General Detleff Strellok of Metz forms a plan with his generals and other powerful politicians like Hermann Hoffenmeier, which sees the group using their power to gain a majority in the Bundesrat. Using this majority they appoint General Strellok as head of the Confederation's military, and the General begins a campaign of solidifying his power. The power hungry general begins to make the entire military only loyal  to himself.'''
 * Portugal, León, Castille, Aragon, Navarra and Granada's economies improve. Meanwhile in Portugal, slavery is abolished on Índia and in Portugal proper, although it still is allowed in the other colonies. Meanwhile in Castille, a planned canal connecting Segovia with Reinosa, and with the objective of easing the transpost of Castillian wheat to the Cantabrian ports starts to be built. Meanwhile, Santo Amaro expands 500 sq km, while Sofala expands 700 sq km and Loanda expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Pará expands 4300 sq km, and in Salvador, a painter called Miguel Maldonado founds an Academy of Painting. And in Rio da Prata, Paraguai expands 4200 sq km.
 * Mali: Mali expands 10,000 sq km to the SE. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof contribute to the economy.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL Mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Aid and clean up continues in Japan for those who were affected by the earthquakes.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern:Bavarian Carthage and Cyrenaica expand 5000 sq km south and 5000 West for Carthage and 5000 East for Cyrenaica. Chemistry continues to expand as the blank areas of the table of the elements is filled in as more universities explore the chemical properties of the known world.  The Weltzeituhr newspaper continues to print in record numbers. Wissenschaft Heute (Science Today) continues to outline the exciting new innovations and discoveries of the scientific community. All Bavarian militaries expand. The Royal Academy of Sciences expands its research to include the study of human anatomy. Bavaria builds its first observatory in the Bavarian Alps. Bavarian scientist Hans Rogen discovers a planet using a modified Saxon telescope. He names the planet Baldr (Uranus) after an old Norse god. The Reichsrat orders the modernisation of the entirety of the Bavarian road network.
 * I hope it's actually called Uranus. That name is just too good to pass up - both in the mythological and slang context. :D
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Neu Munchen in Western Australis expands 10,000 sq km south along the coast. Observatories are constructed. Governor Willems creates a new road system modeled after the new Bavarian system that will greatly increase efficiency of travel.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its army and navy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Crete continues to expand its army and navy.
 * Cyrenaica expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 * China accepts the Bavarian alliance along with the Mayan offer. New Manchuria expands by 4000 sq km.
 * what about Kuwait's trade deal?
 * France: The military is built up and navy expands. Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 2250 sq km and  Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km. School system continues growing.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.  The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 13th improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 25th and 27th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. Some chemistry tables are obtained from Bavaria.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 4100 sq km inland and the newly founded New Oman colony 200 sq km along the coastline. The Federation also builds up its military to recover from the war with Larantuka. Attempts to make Tanimbarki a protectorate of the Federation continue, with Sultan Badr al Din's meeting with the King of Tanimbarki concluding with the King agreeing to become a protectorate of the Federation. The White Sultan thanks the King and more Arabian merchants visit Tanimbarki to trade in light of the new protectorate agreement.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 2500 sq km inland and Nusantara expanding 2100 sq km deeper into Sulawesi Island. King Hakem tours Italia this year, but the illness he picked up last year gets worse, so King Hakem ends the tour and returns to the Levant as the year ends.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1000 sq km southward, too. Emir Hakem grows more ill as he sails back to the Levant.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spreads new agricultural ideas and sells fertilizers to farmers as well. Sultan Abdul-Ra'uf of Baghdad's eldest son, Abdul-Salam diedafter falling off his horse. The Sultan's second eldest, Abdur Rahim, becomes the heir to the throne. The Royal Scientific continues research on chemicals and moves into advanced mathematics, too.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its economy as Kuwaiti merchants establish a new permanent trade route to China. Kuwait asks China for a trade agreement.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the Foalhavahi colony allows many poor people to start a new life in the new territories.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its infrastructure as a new series of roads is built in between the 19 Sheikdom states.
 * Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace while the city of Venice continues its decline in the face of Western port cities like Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Large scale use of the waterwheel continues to occur in the Italian heartlands - especially around Florence. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Yugoslavia, Greece and Siam continue to expand their economies. Padang and Malacca continue to upgrade their navies.
 * Ethiopia expands its military, economy and infrastructure, and does the same for all of its vassals. The development of the resevoir system in the nation continues with Orissan leadership, and the empire continues to increase its agricultural output, resulting in an increase in population. The Emperor order preparation for the construction of a dam on the Blue Nile for a large agricultural project in Sudan and northern Ethiopia proper. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Trade offer is still open to Italy (by way of Australia). Infrastructure in Zapotec continues being updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Xaman expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * Normandy: Benin and Mogadishu expand 10,000 sq km. The Hudson Bay colony expands by 5000 sq km. The economy and military are expanded.
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Neu Berlin expands 4500 sq km along the French colony and Vinland expands 4500 sq km southwest to reach Neu Berlin. Chimu expands 10,000 sq km north. All vassals etc expand economy. The issue of Strellok and Hoffenheimer is brought to the Kaiser, but he dismisses it as Saxony's and the Rhine's problem.
 * The Maharajya finalises the vassalisation of Dahod. This is seen to be a good move by the citizens living in the west of the nation as it brings all the ethnic Gujaratis together. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. With the information learned from dissection, the knowledge is passed onto other doctors though books. The general public also begins to realise what is right and what is wrong. As a result the death rate decreases slightly. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continues to state that the Dutch are acting in a very unfriendly manner. The nation contines to amp up their military in a bid to give themselves something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. Seeing the situation in Germany, the Raja's eyes light up. He hopes to use the situation to his advantage somehow and sits back for now.
 * Netherlands doesn't sell any land, and we are not unfriendly.
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.

1754
'''General Detleff Strellok of Metz uses his position as head of the Confederation's military to lead a military coup d'etat against the Confederation. He declares himself the Lord Protector of the Rhine and the German Emperor to be illegitimately in control of the Confederation. He declares war on the rest of Germany in an effort to reform the German Union with himself as Emperor.'''

Cleves, not wanting to be part of this new war, leaves the Confederation and asks the Netherlands to become their vassal.

Bashkiria is annexed by the Kazakh Khanate.
 * Portugal, León, Castille, Aragon, Navarra and Granada's economies improve. Meanwhile in Portugal, Berengaria Garcia de Lara gives birth to a girl, who is named Maria. Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile, while Sofala expands 700 sq km. Meanwhile, and Loanda expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Pará expands 4300 sq km, and in Rio da Prata, Paraguai expands 4200 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL Mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Aid and clean up continues in Japan for those who were affected by the earthquakes.
 * Ethiopia continues to expand its military, economy and infrastructure, along with those of its vassals. The Ethiopian government completes the construction of the resevoir project, and focus on completing the dam on the Blue River begins. The agricultural expansion in the empire continues with the assistance of Ethiopians moving into the region following the increase in work and wealth in Sudan. The Ethiopian population continues to grow as more and more non-Ethiopians intermarry with the Ethiopian settlers and bureaucrats settling in the region. Plural-continentalism continues to spread throughout Ethiopian territories, fostering within the populace a desire to strengthen ties with the homeland. Scientific endeavours within the empire begin, with renewed interest in industrial growth and economic prosperity. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km.
 * Cyprus accepts Kuwait's trade deal. Cyprus also expands its army and navy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Larnaka is also expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern:Bavarian Carthage and Cyrenaica expand 5000 sq km south and 5000 West for Carthage and 5000 East for Cyrenaica. Chemistry continues to expand as the blank areas of the table of the elements is filled in as more universities explore the chemical properties of the known world.  The Weltzeituhr newspaper continues to print in record numbers. Wissenschaft Heute (Science Today) continues to outline the exciting new innovations and discoveries of the scientific community. All Bavarian militaries expand. The Royal Academy of Sciences expands its research to include the study of human anatomy. Bavaria continues to build observatories in the Bavarian Alps. Bavarian scientist Hans Rogen discovers a planet using a modified Saxon telescope. He names the planet Baldr (Uranus) after an old Norse god. The Reichsrat orders the modernisation of the entirety of the Bavarian road network. The King dies after a ten-year battle with consumption. As he had no heir, and his wife died in childbirth, the Reichstag appoints General Aldersson as Chancellor of the Empire until a suitable replacement is found. The Chancellor decries the actions of Strellock, calling him brash. The Chancellor orders the full mobilisation of the entirety of the Royal Army and Navy against the Rhineland.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Neu Munchen in Western Australis expands 10,000 sq km south along the coast. Observatories are constructed. Governor Willems creates a new road system modeled after the new Bavarian system that will greatly increase efficiency of travel. Governor Willems presides over a parade in Port Alexander in memory of the now deceased Emperor. Willems announces full support in the war and his condolences to the Chancellor.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 14th improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 28th and 30th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More chemistry tables are obtained from Bavaria.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: King Niejmen II continues to improve the military, focusing on the navy, and also economy expands. Argentium colony expands 3000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 1000 km. Acech-Pasai, under the control of Netherlands, continue negotiations with Minangkabau and Pagaruyang, in this way uniting the kingdoms into one unified state.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Acech-Pasai, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland expand economy and army. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * Netherlands accepts Cleves proposal.
 * Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Large scale use of the waterwheel continues to occur in the Italian heartlands - especially around Florence. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Italia declares neutrality in the German conflict although they monitor the status of Bavaria and Saxony closely and will defend those two nations.
 * Ethiopia would like to pursue stronger ties with our comrades in Italia. We wish to establish a pact of brotherhood and free trade with the Italian nation if they would be so inclined to accept our offer.
 * Italia approves.
 * Yugoslavia, Greece and Siam continue to expand their economies. Padang and Malacca continue to upgrade their navies.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 4100 sq km inland and the newly founded New Oman colony 200 sq km inland. The Federation also builds up its military to recover from the war with Larantuka. The White Sultan returns from Tanimbarki this year and he decides to follow the suit of Baghdad and the Caliphate by improving education.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 2500 sq km inland and Nusantara expanding 2100 sq km deeper into Sulawesi Island. King Hakem continues to get more ill as doctors worry the illness will kill the King.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1000 sq km southward, too. Emir Hakem steps down as Emir, and Sheik Jamal of Abha is appointed Emir by Caliph Abdullah to rule for the rest of Hakem's term.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spreads new agricultural ideas and sells fertilizers to farmers as well. The Royal Scientific continues research on chemicals and moves into advanced mathematics, too.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its economy and the nation gets more modern education like neighbouring Baghdad.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the Foalhavahi colony allows many poor people to start a new life in the new territories.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its infrastructure as a new series of roads is built in between the 19 Sheikdom states.
 * All over the nation, a propaganda campaign is set to begin. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. With the information learned from dissection, the knowledge is passed onto other doctors though books. The general public also begins to realise what is right and what is wrong. As a result the death rate decreases slightly. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continues to state that the Dutch are acting in a very unfriendly manner. The nation contines to amp up their military in a bid to give themselves something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. Seeing the situation in Germany, the Raja's eyes light up. He hopes to use the situation to his advantage somehow and sits back for now.
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * Normandy: Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km. The Hudson Bay Colony expands by 5000 sq km. The military and Economy are advanced. King Louis supports the Dutch vassalization of Cleves.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Trade offer is still open Italy (by way of Australia). Infrastructure in Zapotec continues being updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue being updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Xaman expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Mali: Mali expands 10,000 sq km. to the East. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof contribute to the economy and military.
 * France: The events in Germany cause some concern to the emperor, but the nation assures that unless proven that no nation within the confederation wishes for protection from France of the New "Emperor", although secretly contacts the government in Brandenburg in order to keep some order to the territories of both sides, as fears of Lorraine being lost to France arise. The military is built up and navy expands. Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 2250 sq km and  Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km. School system continues growing.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.  The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Carthage: The Empire builds up its military and continues implementing the French school system in its territories and the trading routes continue growing as the sailors of Carthage get information of trading routes from the French merchants. Carmen I of Carthage orders the expansion southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population. and the creation of the Palace of Carthage at the style of Italic and German palaces
 * The Mayan Empire: continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Trade offer is still open Italy (by way of Australia). Infrastructure in Zapotec continues being updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. While this, trade with France and Portugal begins to start more rapidly in order to increase the relations with both of these nations as being relative powers on the region Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue being updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Xaman expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Thanks Collie, but I was going to post today. Sine dei gloriem (talk) 21:00, July 6, 2013 (UTC)
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Luxembourg stays quiet in the recent events in the Rhine and decides that it will not tolerate this or be a part of it. Meanwhile, all vassals etc build up their economies while Chimu expands 10,000 sq km north. Neu Berlin expands 4500 sq km along the French colony and Vinland expands 4500 sq km southwest towards Neu Berlin.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: Several nobles rise up in Konigsberg with the support of local Junkers and seize the city without bloodshed claiming that they are corrupt and have let Prussia dull while Lithuania prepares to invade. The old government is thrown out and news of this uprising spreads. The nobles keen to hold on to their position make lucrative offers to the Junkers of Prussia, offering positions in their new government both national and local in return for their loyalty and military support. The offer pays off and before winter the nation is secure once again, despite minor uprisings. A new government is established with the nobles leading it through the Adligenrat with an elected Herr aus Prūsa to operate as a lord protector of sorts. Spending is put into mercenaries to boost the military of Prussia along the Lithuanian border. Prussia sends requests to both Russia and the three major German states asking for an alliance as well as trade agreements.

1755
'''General Detleff Strellok sees the war against the rest of Germany is going well so he declares war on the Netherlands in attempts to reclaim Cleves and punish the Dutch for daring to disobey him by making the Netherlands a vassal of Germany. The ambitious general declares himself Emperor of Germany as he sees himself winning the war soon.'''

''Wales offers to talk with Strellok and the German/Dutch Coalition. Reximus55 (talk)''

''You realize that that (haha that that) doesn't happen in mod controlled events? ~ S''
 * Portugal, León, Castille, Aragon, Navarra and Granada's economies improve. Meanwhile in Portugal, an earthquake happens, followed by an giant wave, in Lisboa, engulfing the harbour and the downtown area, and in Algarve, destroying littoranean fortresses, razing houses and causing heavy damages to nearly every city in the littoral of the Algarve, and the same happening on Madeira and Açores. In Lisboa, about 30,000 people die, and many buildings of the city are destroyed. After the earthquake, relief and rehabilitation efforts start, with teams of workers and ordinary citizens were ordered to remove the thousands of corpses before disease could spread. Contrary to custom and against the wishes of the Church, many corpses were loaded onto barges and buried at sea beyond the mouth of the Tagus. To prevent disorder in the ruined city, the Portuguese Army was deployed and gallows were constructed at high points around the city to deter looters. The king and the secretary of the state immediately launch efforts to rebuild the city. On 4 December 1755, little more than a month after the earthquake, Manuel da Maia, chief engineer to the realm, presents his plans for the re-building of Lisbon. Maia presents four plans, The first plan being to rebuild the old city using re-cycled materials, the cheapest option. The second and third plans proposing widening certain streets, while The fourth option boldly proposed razing the entire Baixa quarter and "laying out new streets without restraint". This last option is chosen by the king and his secretary of the state. Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues, and Meanwhile, Sofala expands 700 sq km and Loanda expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, is created the capitania of São José do Rio Negro out of the westernmost parts of Pará, and having as administrative center the village of São José do Rio Negro. The recently-created capitania expands 4300 sq km, and in Rio da Prata, Paraguai expands 4200 sq km.
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Brandenburg does nothing to stop the invasion of the Netherlands and instead builds massive fortifications along the East Brandenburgish border (with Denmark and Brandenburg) to prevent more forces from coming in and all the 18 gates of Berlin are closed. The colonies expand as usual (4500 sq km in their respective directions) and the vassals, etc, do the normal economic expansion and Chimu does its expansion. Brandenburg follows the example of Saxony and freezes all Rhinish assets in its associated territories. East Brandenburg and Denmark, as the closest nations to the war, formally declare war on the new Confederation, although no action has been taken yet. Troops are drafted from Georgia and Gibraltar, and Austria, farthest from the war, begins to heavily militarize its northern and western borders.
 * You realize Brandenburg itself is being invaded too? ~Von
 * One year seems rather fast, but OK.
 * France D: The King of France Secretly asks the German Empire for an alliance in the case of a further attack on Brandenburg from the Rhenish ruler.
 * Brandenburg accepts.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 4100 sq km inland and the newly founded New Oman colony 200 sq km inland. The Federation also builds up its military to recover from the war with Larantuka. The White Sultan continues his efforts to improve education and focuses on this as he campaigns for his third term as Sultan.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 2500 sq km inland and Nusantara expanding 2100 sq km deeper into Sulawesi Island. King Hakem dies this year from his illness and his eldest son Joshua is made King of the Levant. The new King Joshua announces plans to modernize the Levant like their European allies are currently doing.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1000 sq km southward, too. Sheik Hakem of Medina dies this year and his second eldest son, Adam is appointed Sheik of Medina. Emir Jamal continues to have the Caliphate improve education.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spreads new agricultural ideas and sells fertilizers to farmers as well. The Royal Scientific continues research on chemicals and moves into advanced mathematics, too.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its economy and the nation gets more modern education like neighbouring Baghdad.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the Foalhavahi colony allows many poor people to start a new life in the new territories.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy as the newer Sheikdom states are economically developed.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: Albert Heinrich von Felsberg, the Herr aus Prūsa, writes again to Russia and asks for an alliance. He also pursues diplomacy in the west, asking for an alliance from Saxony and Bavaria along with asking for membership of the Greater Germanic Union. The Adligenrat passes its first Acts, making provisions for a basic tax system and for a small standing military force. The military power of Prussia increases as a draft of recruits begin training to be infantry for the newly created Nawan Protektorat Armee. Some of the refugees that migrated west start trying to find work, a small amount do boosting the Prussian economy slightly. (OOC: this is just a military boosting turn with diplomacy, the economic stuff can be ignored)
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern:Bavarian Carthage and Cyrenaica expand 5000 sq km south and 5000 West for Carthage and 5000 East for Cyrenaica. Chemistry continues to expand as the blank areas of the table of the elements is filled in as more universities explore the chemical properties of the known world.  The Weltzeituhr newspaper continues to print in record numbers. Wissenschaft Heute (Science Today) continues to outline the exciting new innovations and discoveries of the scientific community. The Royal Academy of Sciences expands its research to include the study of human anatomy. Bavaria continues to build observatories in the Bavarian Alps. The Reichsrat orders the modernisation of the entirety of the Bavarian road network. The military utilizes the new roads to send troops to the north to help repulse the invasion. The Chancellor orders the complete lockdown of Munchen, all roads and gates are effectively shut down and heavily fortified as the Invader's military marches closer. Bavaria is unnable to answer Prussia at the present time due to the German Union requiring all three nation's decision. Go to the German Union page to request admission. Bavaria is focused on the war effort. France is asked to aid her ally Bavaria.
 * Is it my impression, or you are discovering this planet for the third time in three years?
 * copy past negligence
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Neu Munchen in Western Australis expands 10,000 sq km south along the coast. Observatories are constructed. Governor Willems creates a new road system modeled after the new Bavarian system that will greatly increase efficiency of travel. Governor Willems presides over a parade in Port Alexander in memory of the now deceased Emperor. Willems announces full support in the war and his condolences to the Chancellor. Ships laden with supplies begin to leave for Bavarian Carthage to be transported to Bavaria.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its economy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 1500 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 1500 sq km, and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 1500 sq km.
 * Crete continues to expand its economy.
 * Cyrenaica expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.


 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 15th to 16th improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 31th and 34th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More chemistry tables are obtained from Bavaria.
 * UMSHM: The King-Duke, having been preoccupied with a family holiday in the Alps, returns to discover the appalling situation which has arisen in the Confederation. He condemns the action by Strellok, and, as the lawful Lord Protector of the Confederation, His Majesty revokes Strelloks military ranks, all his honours and his noble titles. The Landtag refuses to recognise Strellok's regime, and term it an "insurgency" and freezes all Confederal assets in Saxon banks. The parliament and King-Duke declare war on the "rebellious insurgents" and the full force of the Saxon army is sent to protect the Western frontier and to restore order to the Confederation. A large naval squadron of the United German Navy is dispatched to blockade the Confederation and prey upon any commerce coming their way. Intelligence agents (such as they are in the 1750s) in the confederation spread pamphlets and other publications denouncing the regime of Strellok and the other traitors. His Majesty invokes the "In the event of a war of defence (ie a member-state is invaded) then all members are obliged to assist" clause of the German Union's charter, urging Brandenburg to give support in the war. He thanks Bavaria for the help it has already tendered. In the colonies: A large force is sent from Saxon West Africa to seize Rhinish Guinea from the insurgents (this should be quite easy, think of Napoleon's colonies falling to Britain otl). Saxon Australis expands 1000 sq km into the gap between Saint Boniface and Saint Thomas. Karika is asked if it can halt expansion at otl Nhulumbuy.


 * Confederation of the Rhine Government in Exile: The loyal members of the Confederal Bundestag, as well as whatever loyal Princes remain, form a government in exile in Dresden. It manages to get control of some of the Confederation's assets, and aims to form a regiment or two of loyalists (Similar things happened with the Bourbons during the rule of Napoleon).


 * Primatial Magdeburg: Missionary activity expands in the Aru Islands.
 * Wales continues to grow its economy and build a stronger military. Population continues to grow. The Chief of the Chono agrees to be vassalized as part of Wales, and the tribe immediately becomes a close relation of the Governor of De Mor Tir. Furthermore, the WTC-WSFO (Whaling, Trading and Fishing Organization) becomes a large source of income for the largely converted Chono.
 * England, Scotland, Belfast, and Brittany  grow their militaries and economies. Population growing policies remain in place, and Welsh culture continues to make a lot of progress in its continued spread. The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km.  The  Welsh Royal Coast  and  Morocco  enter into a dynastic union with each other, greatly eliminating tensions that were left over after the border dispute.  New South Wales  grows its economy and military, as Maori Catholicism continues to spread. Missionary activity in Welsh regions stops since all the nations are now Catholic.
 * Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Large scale use of the waterwheel continues to occur in the Italian heartlands - especially around Florence. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Italia continues to monitor the status of Bavaria and Saxony closely and will defend those two nations should they seem to be on the verge of falling.
 * Yugoslavia, Greece and Siam continue to expand their economies. Padang and Malacca continue to upgrade their navies.
 * The Grat Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Great Chief Ge Hong Ctli'i'i inaugurates a massive Taoist temple and univerisity that has been built with the help of the Mononobe wise men, saying that he hopes that the people of Miyako Yagich will now be known as the world's second great Taoist culture along with the Monobe. The massive increase in the organization of the Taosists leads to the increasing consolidation of the syncretic Hain of Lao Tzu into mainline Taoism. This is aided byt the fact that the imported Japanese wise men are far  less hostile to Hainist practices than the local Taoist authoirities, who had been insisting on the replacement of traditional Selk'nam ways with "proper" Japanese customs. The Japanese themselves find this appalling, and one wise man angrily demands of a local priest, "Where in the Tao Te Ching does it say anything about eating with chopsticks rather than one's hands?!" In fact, the Japanese are so impressed with the theatrical Hain depictions of Lao Tzu that they suggest that the people of Miyako Yagich adopt the practice as a way of forging and "authentic Selk'nam Taoism". Meanwhile, the Catholic majority has actually continud to grow under Ge Hong, as the Maugholdians (under prodding from Prime Minister Pius) realize that their missionary work must go forward without the overt help of the Great Chief, and become far more organized. They find great success among the people of the newly settled Teushen periphery, and also among the rural far Northwestern adhereants of the Hain of Lao Tzu, who they had previously left alone, and who are far from the Japanese influence in Miyako Yagich. Betweeen Taoist influce and the South and Christian missionary activity in the Northwest, The Hain of Lao Tzu is losing adherants rapidly and sems to be nearing extinction as a distinct religion. Hainist authorities hold a great council and agree that they should concentrate on integrating into mainline Taoism and ensuring that it retains a "Hainist character in the Selk'nam lands". After spending several years in Australis as a defacto  emmissary between the Selk'nam and Italia, Zhangzi Hg'ich finally returns home after hearing from traders that one of his fellow Taoists has suceedede Cornelius Tuch'huelpe as Great Chief. He is met with a great celebrations, as the people have heard in advance that he is not only still alive but has travelled the breadth of the globe. On his arrival home, he becomes a favorite in the court of Ge Hong and regails the courtiers with tales of Orissa and Australis. However, many of the Taoist scientists in court are able to piece togetehr that based on average speed of ships, he was several months late arriving in both Orissa and Australis, as well as late arriving home. When posed questions about this, he simply laughs and states that, "I am but a simple shipbuilder, perhaps I was in error with my records, or slow in my sailing." This arouses great suspiscion but Zhangzi refuses to change his line. However, secretly, he has given several scrolls to Great Chief Ge Hong concerning the full account of his voyages. These are placed in a vault in the Great Chief's palace and put under 24-hour armed guard. The existence of the scrolls is never formally acknowleged, but rumors circulate in Ona Yagich of "The Great Secret of Zhangzi Hg'ich" - likely started by the gossiping wives of the guards.
 * Why did callum delete my post? I checked the Revisions, it was you. My post existed before you posted, and after, it vanished. Anyway, I retrieved it. Russia works on its military. Russia declares the only true Emperor of Germany they will recognize is the Kaiser, Russia's Tsar, officially denouncing the General invading German territory as "Detleff the Usurper". Military aid from Russia will be provided if asked.
 * The German people would most certainly appreciate the aid of the Russians.
 * Should I just give you military aid or delare full war on the Usurper? It's just that If I declare war, you will get points subtracted for my expansion into Sibiria...I just want to know if you think my full war is worth the points off for Sibiria.
 * Just military aid.
 * The nation sees a propaganda campaign not seen since the first of Orissa's great Rajas. All around the nation,  propaganda makes people believe that they are a part of the United Mharajya and should do everything in their power to protect their motherland. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the humna body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into  their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously state that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation contines to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. With the situation growing worse for nations in the area, the NOC begins making a lot ofmoney as both sides require ammunition and weapons, with the NOC selling these to great profit.
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * France, La Marche, Rhaetia, Lorraine, Leptis, Numidia, Tyrol and Occitania's militaries are updated, and Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while Brasilea and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 2000 sq km and La Riviere expands by 1000 sq km.
 * Normandy: The military and economy are improved. Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km. The Hudson Bay Colony expands by 5000 sq km.
 * New rules don't allow players to post as protectorates so you can't expand them ~Von
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. A revolt is staged by some citizens in Kaliforno, who are still angry with the government. The revolt is put down swiftly, and Kaliforno is dissolved, as the government said it would be if this happened. Xaman is reorganized into the colony of Greater Kaliforno, with its capital at the city of Xaman. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Trade offer is still open Italy (by way of Australia). Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north
 * Ethiopia continues to expand its military, economy and infrastructure, and those of the vassals. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km. Development of the national ideology of plural-continentalism continues, and the expansion of the ethnic Ethiopian population in the empire continues, especially with the shrinking of the non-Ethiopian populations. The construction of factories and high-maintenance facilities begins in Ethiopia as the power of industrialization begin to kick in. Vassalization of the Ajuuraan Sultanate begins.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The government opened the dikes to deal with the invasion and declares a state of emergency, mobilizing all available army to deal with the war. The King asks the help of all the allies, and stop the false emperor. Argentium colony expands 4000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 2000 km. Acech-Pasai, under the control of Netherlands, continue negotiations with Minangkabau and Pagaruyang, in this way uniting the kingdoms into one unified state.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Acech-Pasai, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland, Cleves send help. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL Mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Aid and clean up continues in Japan for those who were affected by the earthquakes.

1756
'''Emperor Detleff Strellok learns of the French's alliance with the German Empire rebels, and he declares war on France. The Emperor travels to Hanover to organise his personal army in Hanover in preparation for his attack on Berlin. He lets his other trusted generals lead the attacks on Munich, Paris and Amsterdam.'''


 * Could we perhaps have a map showing where the so-called "German Empire" 's borders are, and where they have advanced to? Also, apologies to Russia for deleting your post last turn, I did not realise. Callumthered (talk) 02:47, July 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * I, too, want to see this False Germany. Andr3w777 (talk) 03:38, July 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * I'll post one next turn to show his empire at its greatest extent. Its fall begins in 1758 ~Von


 * Portugal, Navarra, Aragon, Castille, Granada and León prepare their militaries. Meanwhile in Portugal, rebuilding of fortresses and buildings damaged due to the earthquake of 1755 continues, and the reforms in Lisboa continue to take place.before November, the city is cleaned from debris, and in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 1000 sq km, and Loanda expands 500 sq km, while in Brasil, the capitania of São José do Rio Negro is renamed as Maranhão, after the river that the capitania follows, and it expands 4350 sq km. Meanwhile in Rio da Prata, Paraguai expands 4150 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL Mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Aid and clean up continues in Japan for those who were affected by the earthquakes.
 * All the remaining Germanic states expand their militaries. Neu Berlin expands 4500 sq km along the French colony and Vinland expands 4500 sq km west towards Neu Berlin. The Royal Family flees Berlin for Neu Berlin and leaves General Heinrich Drussolf in command of the nation and the capital as Strellok advances. The Reichstag flees to exile in Russia and the Royal Navy blockades the waters between Norway/Sweden and Denmark to prevent Strellok from advancing away from Germany proper. All the vassals expand their wartime economies and Austria completely seals itself from the rest of Europe. Aquitane, currently farthest from the war, declares support from the French and moves in to occupy France to stop Strellok's advances. Meanwhile, Chimu expands 10,000 sq km north.
 * Just a question, the Brandenbergian Kaiser is also the Russian Tsar, why not flee to Russia, where he is also the ruling monarch? I am saying it makes more sense for him to flee to Novgood than to a colony....if you forgot Russia named the Kaiser their tsar before he entered into the German confederacy thing.
 * Da fuq, I'm being invaded from everywhere, but OK. Also, Scraw, the right word in the case of your entrance to France is either enter, occupy and or intervene. Sine dei gloriem (talk) 00:52, July 8, 2013 (UTC)
 * Yeah, fair enough. Aquitane helping France fight off Strellok but you shouldn't be invading France as France still stands. He hasn't reached Paris yet ~Von
 * OK, I'll save it.
 * Because Russia will be next to be attacked if Germany is defeated. However, I will change it to Novgorod. And yes, I mean occupation.
 * Then let him come to Russia! Let General Winter show this ambitious and just as unprepared ATL Napoleon what it means to mess with Russia in the winter... your entire army freezing to death - Mwahahahaha!!!! But in all seriousness, mods, please don't have this guy attack me unless it's for realistic army-freezing...please...
 * So, in any case, is it a deal for Russia getting the cat's neck as a precautionary measure so that the Usurper doesn't get control of the sea trade into Bhe baltic? then give back when usurper eventualy defeated? deal?
 * Russia welcomes the German governments. The Russian state proclaims that any German people are welcome into Russia. Russia tells all German monarchs that they will be safe from the Usurper within the territory of the Russian Realm. Russia also asks the German Reichstag to cede the passage between The North Sea and the Baltic (cat's neck and islands between and whatnot) to keep that passage from the usurper, with the eventual plan of returning that territory to Germany once the usurper is defeated, to keep him from having control of trade into the Baltic, with the exception of a land route through Norway to Finland, into the Baltic.
 * France: The king dies of old age, already having ruled France for about 75 years. His son Charles X of France hears the news of the invasion and its shocked, his ambassadors in Africa and America finally had assured the vassalization of the Muiscas, Zululand and New Judea, and he himself have assured papal vassalage, soon he sends emissaries to Normandy and Wales to aid as the Germans have done, yet in the east, Rhaetian and some Germans claim Strellok as ruler of Lothringen and Burgunden, the French king of barely 23 years old flees with his family and with the Senate of France to Carthage where Carmen I rules. France now lays divided as in the north Strellok rules with his hand, and in the south Charles Rules, The military is built up and navy expands. Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere inalnd and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 2250 sq km inland and  Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km Inland. School system is devastated as the fleeing population to the colonies and to French Africa begins, the Imperial league of France prepares its own invasion through occitania and Papal provence to strike the Germans. While this, the population in Paris is evacuated and the city prepared from the attacks of the Rhenish empire, the Pope Alexander VII is evacuated from provence as fears of the likely event of Strellok attacking provence seem likely, Nouvelle Bourgogne becomes the biggest center for the population fleeing the upcoming chaos.
 * Aquitaine offers to protect southern France as a temporary vassal (until the war ends).
 * Cyprus continues to expand its economy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 1500 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 1500 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 1500 sq km.
 * Crete expands its economy.
 * Cyrenaica expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern:Bavarian Carthage and Cyrenaica expand 5000 sq km south and 5000 West for Carthage and 5000 East for Cyrenaica. The Weltzeituhr newspaper HQ is attacked by the Usurper, leading editors flee south toward Italia. Wissenschaft Heute (Science Today) suspends print until the end of the war. The Royal Academy of Sciences continues its research to include the study of human anatomy. Despite the conflict, a great many strides have been made to understand the body. St. Marie Hospital is flooded with patients from invaded areas. This surprise invasion shows how unprepared the Bavarian medical system is. Several doctors note this and send letters to the exiled Reichstag. The military utilizes the new roads to send troops to the north to help repel the invasion. The Chancellor orders the complete lockdown of Munchen, all roads and gates are effectively shut down and heavily fortified as the Usurper's military marches closer. Chancellor Andersson orders a mandatory evacuation of the Bavarian Reichstag and all upper political leaders to a safe zone in Russia. The Chancellor takes command of the 2nd Royal Army and closes down Munchen, preparing to defend with massive artillery strikes at the Usurper's lines. Bavaria requests the Bavarian party members of the German Union flee to Russia with Saxony and Brandenburg and establish a temporary government. All roads toward the cities of Munchen and Nuremburg or closed by military order, the pass through the Alps is opened to allow fleeing citizens into Italia.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Neu Munchen in Western Australis expands 10,000 sq km south along the coast. Governor Willems navy finally arrives in the North Sea, and divides to meet up with the Eastern German Fleet. The combined fleet wages a fairly successful campaign against the False Germany, the ships then move to secure vital ports across the northern coast of Europe and the Baltic to keep the Usurper out of trade routes.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 17th to 19th improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 35th and 38th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. A Burmese artisan built the nation's first rifle.
 * Wales continues to grow its economy and build a stronger military. King Arthur II begins to get old, and his son, Prince Evan II, begins to prepare for a grand coronation. He is notably quite indulgent, much to his father's dismay. Population continues to grow. In Cardiff, the largest city in Wales and the home of the new Cardiff University (which is considered an equal to Oxford and Cambridge), a notable sailor and scientist, Martyn Maldwyn, invents the sextant. Also, intellectuals in Avalon begin an idea of Fawr Brythoneg, which means "Great Brython". The idea catches on with Prime Minister Alun Islwyn, who writes a largely popular book, Un Pobl Celtaidd (One Celtic People).
 * England, Scotland, Belfast, and Brittany grow their militaries and economies. Population growing policies remain in place, and Welsh culture continues to make a lot of progress in its continued spread. Belfast is renamed Ireland to show that it encompasses all of the former Eire. The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. New South Wales grows its economy and military, as Maori Catholicism continues to spread. The Chono Haruwin continues to convert to Christianity, and expands 10,000 sq km south towards the Miyako colony.
 * Welsh Diplomacy: We offer to assist Strellok in the war against the Netherlands (either by declaring war or only by sending massive amounts of supplies, money, and troops) if he will recognize Arthur II as King of the Netherlands -OR- if he allows Wales to take over Argentium/Chile. We also advise Strellok to not attack Russia or Italia. (At least not yet.)
 * Saxon Diplomacy: We ask our friends in Wales not to give aid to Strellok, as his usurpation has shaken the foundations of our governmental system (yours and mine), and also, any aid given to assist against the Netherlands will doubtless also be used against Saxony and Bavaria, your allies and friends.
 * Mod event: Emperor Strellok demands that Wales either joins his side completely or be seen as his enemy. The Emperor will not be used by anyone, he will be one who does all of the controlling.
 * Rebellious Germans declare that the Welsh should support Strellok, whereas the government-in-exile says that war with the Netherlands is now war with Germany.
 * Bavarian Diplomacy: Bavaria asks that Wales side with the true Germanies, as we offer the most stability in Europe after we quiet down this dang Usurper. Note if you declare war on the Netherlands, you declare war on all of Germany and possibly some allies such as France or Russia.
 * Netherlands Diplomacy: Wales and Netherlands were in personal union, and have strong business relationships ... This is treason ... Knowing that even in good faith we returned the control of London, who was in our possession ... And also knowing that the fleet of Wales has no chance against the Dutch that exceeds in number and technology. All ports in the British Isles and colonies will be subject to a naval blockade.
 * It was a secret offer.
 * Wales declares war on the false emperor, backing our German allies. We accept the alliance with Bavaria, also.
 * UMSHM: Young Prince Wolfram and his mother the Queen-Duchess remove themselves to Bergen in Saxon Norway, away from the conflict. King-Duke Eugen II remains and travels to the front to assist his generals with the running of the campaign against the scoundrel Strellok. The landtag establishes conscription for men aged 18-25 who are not employed in vital tasks. In Australis, a naturalist named Johannes zu Stramm invents a system for classifying organisms (he is a TTL Carl Linnaeus).
 * I did the Linnaean sytem already. ~S
 * Confederation of the Rhine Government in Exile: A regiment is raised from loyalist Rhinish fellows. A small administrative team is sent to administer Rhinish Guinea with the assistance of the Saxon occupying force.
 * Primatial Magdeburg: The Primate (in Magdeburg) begins preparations for departing for Saint Boniface.
 * Dimurats: Military, Infrastructure, and economy are improved.
 * You might want to expand your colony in OTL Tanzania, BTW.
 * ​Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Large scale use of the waterwheel continues to occur in the Italian heartlands - especially around Florence. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Italia continues to monitor the status of Bavaria and Saxony closely and will defend those two nations should they seem to be on the verge of falling.
 * Yugoslavia, Greece and Siam continue to expand their economies. Padang and Malacca continue to upgrade their navies.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 4100 sq km inland and the newly founded New Oman colony 200 sq km inland. The Federation also builds up its military to recover from the war with Larantuka. The White Sultan wins his third term in office and Sultan Badr al Din orders his navy to sail to Kupang, with the White Sultan preparing for his latest war.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 2500 sq km inland and Nusantara expanding 2100 sq km deeper into Sulawesi Island. King Joshua announces a new plan to build modern universities across the Levant and offers more government funding to growing science departments. King Joshua also denounces Emperor Detleff Strellok and the Levant sends military aid to help out the rest of the German Union fight off the false German Emperor.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1000 sq km northward, too.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spreads new agricultural ideas and sells fertilizers to farmers as well. The Royal Scientific continues research on chemicals and the Ministry of Industry is established to help increase the Sultanate's productivity and economic output.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its economy and the nation gets more modern education like neighbouring Baghdad.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the Foalhavahi colony allows many poor people to start a new life in the new territories.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy as the newer Sheikdom states are economically developed.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota.  Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Trade offer is still open Italy (by way of Australia). Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The government is in a struggle and much of the population enrolls in the military to deal with the invading army. All dikes near Amsterdam are open to obstruct any possible attacks and allow time to reject the invading forces. The King with all his court takes refuge in Kongo, but following closely the events in the metropolis. Suddenly at the beginning of that year, the King of Kongo, Joao VI, died of a strange disease, and without heirs, leaves the throne vacant. In this way, and with great happiness of the local nobility and the lower classes, the King of the Netherlands, Niejmen II, is proclaimed Emperor of Kongo. The huge Dutch fleet, blocks all possible trade routes and establishes a rigorous blockade of the Baltic Sea and British Isles and every colony, not allowing any ship that is supporter of the false emperor, out to sea. Argentium colony expands 4000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 2000 km. Acech-Pasai, under the control of Netherlands, continue negotiations with Minangkabau and Pagaruyang, in this way uniting the kingdoms into one unified state.
 * The massive Germanic Navy (bigger than yours) demands that the Dutch pull out of German waters (Baltic) and return to their own defense.
 * Scraw, this is a stupid move seeing how Strellok took a lot of your navy when he seized Luxembourg and you're fighting a common enemy. Your logic is massively flawed and false ~Von.
 * How is that even possible? It's like Napoleon jacking the Royal Navy. Why? Because the Rhine had no coast. Neither do Saxony or Bavaria. Strellok would only have a small part of the Navy.
 * Germany is a strong ally of the Netherlands, as well as large trading partner. Here we are fighting a common enemy, I do not understand your reaction, I am blocking only those loyal to Strellok.
 * Oh, OK then.
 *  Luxembourg is in the confederation which has a coast, and you claimed is one of most strategic European territories, as its coast grants you easier access to the Atlantic when you were moaning about losing it to France. So you'd have a lot of your navy if it were so important, no? And it's like Imperial France taking Republican (and formally royal) France's navy.
 * If you look back, you'll see that Luxembourg declared independence from the Rhine when Strellok declared himself the leader of the Rhine. Boom. Bye-bye, Rhinish Navy.
 * No. Luxembourg is firmly under Strellok's control. I must have missed that but he took over the country and killed all those who opposed him. His navy will be defeated anyway but he is in control of Luxembourg. The only nation which managed to leave the confederacy was Cleves because it doesn't border the RC so Strellok's armies couldn't invade without going through the Netherlands which didn't. So now the Dutch fight Strellok to defend Cleves.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Acech-Pasai, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland, Cleves send help. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: Realising that other countries are leaving it behind in industrialisation, the Adligenrat begins to take steps to modernise the nation. Hoping to entwine a move towards scientific development with a move towards the Germanic Church they create two new laws, one on religious freedom in the pursuit of science and one on funding of scientific development. Further pushing towards the Germanic Church to ensure their place within the GGU, they declare that they are going to begin the annexation of church laws and will move towards a "True Catholic system instead of a papal system". The new tax laws begin to bring in reasonable revenues to help fund government expenditure although to pay its dues, the government still relies on the wealth of the nobles. Meanwhile, employment rises as indirect urbanisation (through the eastern refugee population fleeing to the cities) creates cheap labour that is slowly being employed by artisans and Junkers alike. The Nawan Protektorat Armee finishes its training and a new draft of 5000 men is made, hoping to show its worth to the Greater Germanic Union, 1000 men are sent west to assist in the fight against the false emperor. (again a military turn, I just like fleshing things out :) )
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. A large sense of patriotism is also born and thousands join up the army. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously state that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation contines to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. With the situation growing worse for nations in the area, the NOC begins making a lot of money as both sides require ammunition and weapons, with the NOC selling these to great profit.
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.

1757
'''Emperor Strellok continues marching towards Berlin, and his other generals continue on their marches towards Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Dresden and Geneva. However, General Becker, who was leading the invasion of France, dies in the battle of Soissons and his army group which was marching towards Paris is largely destroyed in the heroic French victory. With this, Strellok’s French front largely falls apart as the French armies supported by Aquitaine forces push back most of the invading Rhinish armies. This causes Strellok to send some of his troops to re-inforce the French front and this slows his march to Berlin. Elsewhere, the siege of Amsterdam begins as the year ends.'''
 * Portugal, León, Castille, Navarra, Aragon and Granada prepare their militaries. Meanwhile in Portugal, José I dies, and is succeeded by his son Pedro, who is crowned as "By the Grace of God, Pedro III, Emperor of Spain, King of Portugal, Galicia, Algarve, of either side of the sea in Africa, Prince of Brasil, Duke of Viseu and Ferrol, and Lord of Guiné, of either side of the Rio da Prata, and of Commerce, Navigation of Conquest on India". Meanwhile, the rebuilding efforts continue in Portugal and in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 1000 sq km, and Loanda expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4300 sq km. Meanwhile in Rio da Prata, Paraguai's outermost parts, following the Paraguai River after a certain point, are given to Brasil, and made into a capitania, called Itatim. Itatim, Meanwhile, expands 4200 sq km, closer to São Vicente.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL Mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Aid and clean up continues in Japan for those who were affected by the earthquakes.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selknam: Great Chief Ge Hong declares that the medernization of the military must be considered a national priority and commissions the procuction of large numbers of cannons and guns.  Rumors circulate that the elderly Great Chief Ge Hong is in poor health, as he is seldom seen in public and does not speak when he does, and that he has ramped up his paranoid buildup of the military as a way of guarding against the Royalists forming in Ona Yagich. However, Ge Hong also continues his outreach to allies, sending emissaries to congratulate the Chono Haruwin on their centralization. John Chongat ramps up his agitation among the population of the capital, declaring that the Selk'nam are destined to be an empire to rule Atlantia in the same way that Emperor Strellok is destined to rule Europe. Chongat is increasingly seen in military regalia based on prints of pro-Stellok propaganda from the surrounding colonies. Chongat is particularly strident in his rhetoric against the surrounding European colonies, denouncing De Mor Tir as a "foreign blot standing in the way of the Selk'nam destiny," and calling the Chono Haruwin "puppets of the weakling Arthur, who will soon be removed by the great Strellok!" However, he saves his harshest condemnation for Japanese Miyako, which he denounces as a "den of heathen monkeys ruled by a pagan gorilla of a shogun!" and calling Selk'nam Taoists "fruit squished in the hands of the monkeys" (he is able to make these racist references due to the recent importation of actual monkeys from United Maharajya, which have become something of a fad among the Ona Yagich elite). (Apologies to the Japanese for this moron, but I figured that he was already an elitist idiot, so he would probably also be a racist, xenophobic, elitist idiot.)
 * ​King Arthur II demands that John Chongat is arrested and extradited to Wales, or we will come in and get him ourselves (hopefully with Ge Hong's permission.)
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: Investment into industrialisation pays off as a local Konigsberg clockmaker called Peter Jaeger invents Konigsberg Steel (OTL Benjamin Huntsman and Crucible steel, seeming as no one invented this and it's 17 years late I think it's reasonable for Prussia to claim this :D especially as I'd like us to get something good on our CV and put us on the map), after years of experimenting in secret he had perfected the process and with cheap labour has begun producing it in small quantities. This invention catches the eye of a local Junker who brings it to the attention of the Adligenrat, in consequence an order to supply the Nawan Protektorat Armee with steel bayonets is made. Failing to raise proper revenue via current taxes, the Adligenrat heavily debates but passes a law annexing papal forms of income to the state, alongside this a tax on ships passing through the ports of Prussia is passed. A further 1000 men are sent west to assist in the war while 8000 men remain as a home guard should the Rhineland army break through Brandenburg's lines. The 1000 Prussian troops meet their first battle (a tiny skirmish by the war's standards) with Rhinelander troops on the wing of a Brandenburg/Saxon force, although inexperienced the fresh soldiers help win a triumphant victory and continue to assist in counter-offensive manoeuvres. (mil-turn)
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern:Bavarian Carthage and Cyrenaica expand 5000 sq km south and 5000 West for Carthage and 5000 East for Cyrenaica. The Weltzeituhr newspaper HQ is attacked by the Usurper, leading editors flee south toward Italia. Wissenschaft Heute (Science Today) suspends print until the end of the war. The Royal Academy of Sciences continues its research to include the study of human anatomy, despite the conflict, a great many strides have been made to understand the body. St. Marie Hospital is flooded with patients from invaded areas, this surprise invasion shows how unprepared the Bavarian medical system is, several doctors note this and sends letters to the exiled Reichstag. The military utilizes the new roads to send troops to the north to help repulse the invasion. The Usurper's forces face a major setback as a young Gerneral from the small colony of Neu Munchen named Kossack managed to route the main force heading for Stuttgart, the Usurper faces the largest military blunder in Germany, loyal forces surround the advance force and crush them through shear numbers. With one front gone, Bavaria hopes it can more easily protect Munchen. The Chancellor congratulates France on its great success. Bavarian forces fight fiercly against the traitor's army. John Lexron develops the coaxial rotor, a device that spins to create lift by using the tension of springs to create force(OTL device invented by a Russian, it is commonly believed this invention allowed for the helicopter of the 20th century) Lexron also discovers the use of a lightening rod, decreasing damaged caused to buildings during a storm.
 * This victory should force out Rhinish forces out of Bavaria thanks to the heroic Kossack ~Von
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Neu Munchen in Western Australis expands 10,000 sq km south along the coast. The military continues aid in the war effort. Neu Munchen hears of the victory months after its occurance, when the citizens hear that it was a local that lead the victory a parade is held in his honor. Governor Willems plans on awarding him the Great Iron Cross, the highest military honor in the colonies.
 * France: the Kingdom success in the campaign at France gives a great impulse to the French people who are willing to fight, yet the royalty, the people and the middle class composed of merchants and others loyal French, the destruction of the French army lead by Becker in Soissons, but this is not proof of greater concern as l'armee de Nouvelle Bourgogne and the one from Brazilea, yet the fear of another onslaught from Strellok's army persist, in the south a scientist save its small progress on astronomy sciences, the king remains at Carthage where he is with the rest of the royalty, Larousse, and Germain, the leaders the army of the French on the continent. While this, the expansion into Africa continues as well as the Christianization of as much desert inhabitants  as plausible at 10,000 sq km.
 * France won the battle of Soissons in heroic style killing Becker and destroying his army - France is winning and doing rather well in the war ~Von
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km, military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.  The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population. Aid is given to France in the war
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population Aid is given to France in the war
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.


 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 20th to 23rd improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 39th and 42nd iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More rifles are built
 * Normandy: The military expands. King Louis is alarmed at the growing war in Europe, and makes a statement urging the Norman people to prepare for conflict. No declaration of war nor a wartime meeting of the Royal Council has occurred. The Hudson Bay Colony expands 5000 sq km. Benin and Mogadishu expand 10,000 sq km. ('A mod has recently brought up the new rule which states that protectorates are still NPCs and cannot be controlled. Benin and Mogadishu were vassalized in 1737 and 1743 respectively, dropping their previous statuses of protectorates.)
 * If they are vassals now, then fair enough ~Von
 * Cyprus continues to expand its army and navy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 1500 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 1500 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 1500 sq km.
 * UMSHM: The war goes slightly better, and the troops are overjoyed by the successes of their allies on the other fronts. This year's class of conscripts joins up, swelling the ranks of the army. A massive counterattack is planned for early next year. In Australis, Johannes zu Stramm sighs and hangs his head dejectedly as he discovers that a system for categorising species has already been invented. Saint Boniface is expanded 1000 sq km towards Saint Thomas. Saxon West Africa is expanded 1000 sq km inland along the northern border. Troops remain in Rhinish Guinea to support the government in exile's regime. The King-Duke thanks Prussia for its assistance.
 * Confederation of the Rhine Government in Exile: The regiment raised by the exiled government happily joins the fighting, and manages to win a minor skirmish in Northern Magdeburg. The Exilbundesrat decrees that any soldiers of the regiment who survuve the war will be given vast land grants in Rhinish Guinea. More administrators remove themselves to that colony.
 * Primatial Magdeburg: The Primate abandons Magdeburg before its seige begins, and travels through Brandenburg to Saxon Norway, from whence he travels to Saint Boniface.
 * Anhalt: With Strellokian forces so close, the Annists (like the Jacobites in otl Scotland. For more information, see Anhalt's posts from 1586-1616) rise in open rebellion, calling on Strellok to assist them in overthrowing the "illegitimate" Prince and replacing him with the Annist pretender, Carl-Johann. Many army generals defect to the Annists, who preach orthodox Catholicism, a stronger role for the military in politics, and a policy of enlarging Anhalt with neighbouring parts of Saxony and Bavaria.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 4100 sq km inland and the newly founded New Oman colony 200 sq km inland. The Federation also builds up its military to prepare for the Federation's latest war of colonial expansion.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 2500 sq km inland and Nusantara expanding 2100 sq km deeper into Sulawesi Island. King Joshua opens up several new universities this year as the Royal University Charter act is established to bring universities to a high standard of learning by requiring them to have royal charters. These newly accredited universities focus lots on their growing science departments and growing sociology departments.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1000 sq km northward, too. Sheik Mohammed of Najran wins the Emir elections this year and the new Emir decides to build up the Caliphate's African armies to protect the growing Al-Khalil colony.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spreads new agricultural ideas and sells fertilizers to farmers as well. The Royal Scientific continues research on chemicals and the Ministry of Industry is established to help increase the Sultanate's productivity and economic output. This leads to air furances being developed by the Industry Ministery and these new inventions help blacksmiths build metal weapons, armour and other goods.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its economy and the nation gets more modern education like neighbouring Baghdad. Sultan Faisal dies this year and his son succeeds him as Sultan Faisal II. Faisal II decides to travel to Baghdad to investigate these new air furnaces to see if they could help build metal armour for Kuwait's battle ships.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the Foalhavahi colony allows many poor people to start a new life in the new territories.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy as the newer Sheikdom states are economically developed.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Trade offer is still open Italy (by way of Australia). Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache: continues expanding 8000 km north
 * Wales: is in a war with Strellok, a move that stirs controversy amongst many middle-class citizens who thought that Strellok would leave us alone. Fawr Brythoneg, which means "Great Brython", catches on immensely in Wales, and the idea is shared with the vassal states. Prime Minister Alun Islwyn writes another largely popular book,  Fy Gadarn Alban  (My Strong Albion) a sequel to  Un Pobl Celtaidd  (One Celtic People). King Arthur II recovers from his illness, and decides to personally lead his navy against the Strellokian forces. His son, Prince Evan II, notably condems his father as an idiot, who should've left the nation's admirals to lead the navy. (Arthur II was away at sea when Evan did this.) Population continues to grow. Arthur's Vice Admiral is Martyn Maldwyn, who expertly uses his sextant to manuever a massive Welsh victory of Kent. The Battle of Samphire Hoe, a forest outside of Dover, destroys to Strellokian navy in the west, and allows for a Welsh invasion of Luxembourg. 100,000 troops are landed on the border of Normandy and Luxembourg (in friendly, Norman territory) and begin to march to Luxembourg. Catching Strellok's forces off-guard, they capture the city of Dunkirk and begin to move into Luxembourg. The port is taken from Strellok, effectively limiting Strellok to only fight on land.
 * England, Scotland, Ireland, and Brittany grow their militaries and economies. Population growing policies remain in place, and Welsh culture continues to make a lot of progress in its continued spread. Fawr Brythoneg catches on with the leaders of vassal states, and a convention is called, supporting that idea in most states of the Welsh Empire. The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. New South Wales grows its economy and military, as Maori Catholicism continues to spread. The Chono Haruwin continues to convert to Christianity, and expands 10,000 sq km south towards the Miyako colony.
 * The WTC offers to sell Aber Dinas to the Arabian Federation. We ask $10,000,000.
 * That's the northern Australian colony right? You know I'd prefer you to be selling Caer Anial lol. But lemme think about it... ~Von
 * ​Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Large scale use of the waterwheel continues to occur in the Italian heartlands - especially around Florence. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Italia continues to monitor the status of Bavaria and Saxony closely and will defend those two nations should they seem to be on the verge of falling.
 * Yugoslavia, Greece and Siam continue to expand their economies. Padang and Malacca continue to upgrade their navies.
 * All the free Germanic states expand their militaries. With Strellok stalled on the Mecklenburg front, several major generals piece together a massive plan to drive him back to the Rhine. Fleets recalled from Neu Prussen captures the Luxembourgish coast in a nine day battle with the Welsh, with a quarter of those fleets decimated and more than half of the enemy ships sunk, with casualties in tens on thousands on our side and hundreds on thousands on the rebel side, thanks to the recent defeat in France. The Aquitanean intervention in France is a massive success, pushing the Rhinish forces north and also recapturing Lyon. However, Mecklenburg quickly falls to Strellok by early fall and all forces are redirected to prevent him from capturing Berlin in a near-last stand. Civilians evacuate in the masses to Sweden and Norway and the OTL pantograph is invented in Christiana (Oslo). Neu Berlin expands 4500 sq km around the French colony and Vinland expands 4500 sq km west towards Neu Berlin. Chimu expands north 10,000 sq km. All vassals, etc, build up economy.
 * My fleet and invading force already captured the port of Luxembourg. Also, we have already decimated their navy. Reximus55 (talk) 19:00, July 9, 2013 (UTC)
 * Dang it man. I like getting my own territory back? Maybe you could free the Netherlands? As I have no real purpose to do that ATM? ~ S
 * Sorry... We can make it so that it was a joint German-Welsh operation. I just thought you would position your forces elsewhere. I mean, it would make more sense to defend Berlin than recapture Luxembourg when you have an ally who is in sight of Luxembourg from the cliffs of Dover. Reximus55 (talk) 19:16, July 9, 2013 (UTC)
 * The Navy wouldn't do much for an inland city like Berlin. But I'll change it. ~ S
 * Switzerland: We build up our military and go on the offensive. We  push out Strellock out of our territory and after a long battle we capture Sundgau.
 * Russia sends 5000 troops to aid against the Usurper in Germany. Russia updates military, Kanada expands 8500 sq km
 * Mali: Mali expands 10,000 sq km. to the east. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof contribute to the economy and navy.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves A large sense of patriotism is also born and thousands join up the army. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously state that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. With the situation growing worse for nations in the area, the NOC begins making a lot of money as both sides require ammunition and weapons, with the NOC selling these to great profit.
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * Ethiopia continues to expand its military, economy and infrastructure, and those of the vassals. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km. Development of the national ideology of plural-continentalism continues, and the expansion of the ethnic Ethiopian population in the empire continues, especially with the shrinking of the non-Ethiopian populations. The construction of factories and high-maintenance facilities begins in Ethiopia as the power of industrialization begin to kick in. Third year of the Ajuuraan Sultanate begins.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: Are organized armies and guerrilla groups to defend Amsterdam. The enemy armies are attacked tirelessly to stop their advance into Dutch territory. A feeling of patriotism spreads throughout the country. Meanwhile, the King hurries sending a huge contingent of Congolese troops to liberate European territories. And by the end of the year, defenders have moral at the top, and more than ready.The huge Dutch fleet continue blocking all possible trade routes and establishes a rigorous blockade of the Baltic Sea and British Isles and every colony, not allowing any ship that is supporter of the false emperor, out to sea. Argentium colony expands 4000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 2000 km. Acech-Pasai, under the control of Netherlands, continue negotiations with Minangkabau and Pagaruyang, in this way uniting the kingdoms into one unified state.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Acech-Pasai, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland, Cleves send help. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.

1758
'''General Becker's successor, the incompetent General Dietrich oversees the rebuilding of the Rhinish invasion line of France. But due to blunders and a German-Welsh invasion of the Rhinish naval bases in western Luxembourg, General Dietrich's front collapses as the French win more territory. The slightly more competent General Luther abandons his invasion of Switzerland to help General Dietrich keep the French at bay, which allows the Swiss to push into Sundgau slightly. Things get worse on the French front for the Rhinish forces as the ethnic French peasants of Luxembourg rise up in rebellion asking for France to come and annex them into France to make their lands truly French once more.'''

'''Meanwhile, the young Gerneral Kossack's victories forces General Ooter to stop his invasion of Bavaria and he also is forced to send troops to help out General Dietrich. The Munich invasion force withdraws back to the Rhinish line. The Rhinish forces also are defeated in the siege of Amsterdam, and several other smaller Dutch victories destroy Rhinish General Paulineus' army, leaving General Dechzlofz who was leading the invasion of Cleves in charge of the entire Dutch front. As Dechzlofz tries to reorganise his forces to attempt to besiege Amsterdam, a large Cleves-Dutch army launches a surprise attack destroying Dechzlofz's Cleves invasion army.'''

Conversely, Emperor Strellok's own army in the east wins more victories this year and form an alliance with the Annists, allowing Strellok's vanguard to move in and start taking over Anhalt, while Strellok's main army leading the march to Berlin capture Magdeburg and aim to reach Berlin by next year.
 * Portugal, León, Castille, Aragon, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries. Meanwhile in Aragon, Joan IV dies, and is succeeded by his son Ferran, who is crowned as ""By the Grace of God, Ferran II, King of Aragon, Valencia and Majorca, Duke of Segorbe and Tolosa, Marchess of Albi, Besièrs and Carcassona and Count of Agde, Ampurias, Berga, Besalú, Cervera, Cerdanya, Conflent, Foix, Melgueil, Osona, Pallars, Ribagorza, Roussillon, Sobrarbe and Urgell". Meanwhile in Castille, Nuño Garcia de Lara is married to Inés Garcia de Comminges-Guitaut, daughter of Garcia de Comminges-Guitaut, Prince of Viana. Meanwhile, the canal is still being built. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km, and Loanda also expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4300 sq km and Itatim expands 4200 sq km.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern:Bavarian Carthage and Cyrenaica expand 5000 sq km south and 5000 West for Carthage and 5000 East for Cyrenaica. The Weltzeituhr newspaper resumes print now that the threat has been reduced. Wissenschaft Heute (Science Today) prints Lexron's inventions, particularly the lightening rod. The Royal Academy of Sciences continues its research to include the study of human anatomy, despite the conflict, a great many strides have been made to understand the body. St. Marie Hospital hears from the Reichstag and is given permission to spearhead an updated and improved hospital system. After General Kossack's success, the Usurper's remaining forces in Bavaria are decimated and scattered, easily getting picked off by the Royal Army. Kossack orders a counter attack deep into the Rhineland in attempt to take the city of Dusseldorf, arriving at the city gates by late August, a seige begins. The Reichstag returns to Munchen after several years in exile. The Chancellor travels to Dusseldorf with the main army and actually personally takes command of the 2nd Artillery, being a General himself before. Artillery begins to shell Strellock lines.
 * Far too early to attack Dusseldorf, that won't happen for another three years ~Von
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Neu Munchen in Western Australis expands 10,000 sq km south along the coast. The military continues aid in the war effort. Governor Willems celebrates the continued victories all across Europe and plans to travel to the homeland once victory is assured.
 * Ethiopia continues to expand its military, economy and infrastructure, and those of the vassals. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km. The construction of factories and high-maintenance facilities begins in Ethiopia as the power of industrialization continues. The fourth year of the vassalization of the Ajuuraan Sultanate begins.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Air furnaces shipped in from European nations begin to arrive in the southern part of the Empire. Chorotega and Boruca quickly become trade hubs and industrial leaders. Agricultural techniques are copied from Europe, and quickly begin use in the larger farming provinces. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Trade offer is still open Italy (by way of Australia). Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * I started industrializing two years early because I will not be here for the next few days, so I will not be able to post it on the actual date. I hope this is okay. CourageousLife (talk) 00:56, July 10, 2013 (UTC)
 * Apache: continues expanding 8000 km north
 * France: the military forces of Andre Larousse and Jean Baptiste de Germain keep pushing the armies of strellok, The military is built up and navy expands. Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere inalnd and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 2250 sq km inland and  Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km Inland. School system is devastated as the fleeing population to the colonies and to French Africa begins,
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km, military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.  The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population. Aid is given to France in the war
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population. Aid is given to France in the war
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population Aid is given to France in the war
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 24th to 27rd improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 43th and 46nd iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More rifles are built.
 * UMSHM: The military begins a large counterattack in an attempt to regain Western Magdeburg and Hesse. General Farburg's division manages to lift the seige of Magdeburg and take back much of Western Magdeburg, to the jubilation of the subjects. The situation in Anhalt requires a division to stay on the border, effectively halting the advance for the year. Saxon West Africa expands 1000 sq km inland along the Northern frontier, and Saint Boniface expands 1000 sq km towards Saint Thomas. Kassel University, despite being in occupied territory, has managed to keep its telescopes safe, and some diehard professors continue their observations. (By the way, Saxon scientists will discover two of Uranus/Baldr's moons after the war. I will call them Forseti and Nanna, after the son and wife of Baldr.)
 * It should be called by a Greek name, as historically, the astronomical community would not accept non-Greco-Roman names for celestial objects.
 * Confederation of the Rhine Government in Exile: Another loyalist regiment is raised, partially from loyal settlers from Rhinish Guinea. In that colony, the government-in-exile is able to run things as normal.
 * Primatial Magdeburg: The Primate, currently in exile in Saint Boniface, is impressed with the colony, which started as a mission barely a century ago. He inspects  the church schools, and leads a mass praying for the deliverance of Catholicism from Strellok. His Eminence makes a short trip to the Aru Islands and meets with the now-Catholic King of Tanimbarkai.
 * Anhalt: The civil war occurs at a subdued pace. Since Strellok's assistance has not arrived, the Annist generals don't take much initiative and only engage in some minor skirmishes with the loyalists. The pretender is smuggled over the border via Strellokian-held territory, and he sends a personal letter to Strellok asking for help.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its economy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 1500 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 1500 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 1500 sq km.
 * ​Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Large scale use of the waterwheel continues to occur in the Italian heartlands - especially around Florence. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Italia continues to monitor the status of Bavaria and Saxony closely and will defend those two nations should they seem to be on the verge of falling.
 * Yugoslavia, Greece and Siam continue to expand their economies. Padang and Malacca continue to upgrade their navies.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 4100 sq km inland and the newly founded New Oman colony 4000 sq km inland as the colony is now really popular with settlers. The Federation also builds up its military to prepare for the Federation's latest war of colonial expansion.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 2500 sq km inland and Nusantara expanding 2100 sq km deeper into Sulawesi Island. King Joshua continues to promote education and sends military forces to Venice which will then march from Venice to Bavaria to help the Levant's German allies fight off Strellok.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1000 sq km northward, too. Emir Mohammed of Najran organizes a meeting with the Sheik council of the Caliphate and the Federation to discuss issues concerning the personal union agreement.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spreads new agricultural ideas and sells fertilizers to farmers as well. The Royal Scientific continues research on chemicals and the Ministry of Industry is established to help increase the Sultanate's productivity and economic output, mainly using the newly invented air furnaces.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its economy and the nation gets more modern education like neighbouring Baghdad. Sultan Faisal II is pleased with the air furnaces and orders some to help build a new armoured naval ship.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the Foalhavahi colony allows many poor people to start a new life in the new territories.Comchellak,_1757.png
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy as the 18 Sheikdom states are economically integrated and the various ethnic native groups start to become very friendly towards one another, meaning the Republic is a very stable place compared to what it used to be. This includes the union of the old Sheikdoms of Mehallak and Combuz into the new Sheikdom of Seselwa.
 * Switzerland: Our forces make an all out attack on Sandgau and capture it and hire raiders to harass the Strassburg border. Forces are stationed on the Sandgau-Loraine and Sandgau-Strassburg borders. The military continues to train and grow, thus soldiers are stationed on the Swiss-Strassburg border. The education system continues to grow with military academies being built.
 * Russian borders prepare for possible invasion, as military readiness is amped up, in case the Usurper decides that Russia is his next target. The school system is built up. Russian Science advance has a great year, as Russian military scientists develop a quick-fire battery, a great innovation for artillery. several are ordered built. And the Licorne artillery is developed as well. Many ordered built as militarization continues in preparation for invasion of the Usurper's lands or the usurper's invasion of Russia, whichever comes first. Oxygen is discovered as the principal cause of combustion, ending the phlogiston theory, and a Russian, Anton Shevchenko, builds the world's first Electrometer. All in all, the Natsionalnoe Otrkitie scientific journal had a hard time keeping up with current events!
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: Konigsberg Steel begins to move into heavy production as the government funds the expansion of Peter Jaeger's workforce, a large factory on the outskirts of the city is planned and begins construction. Prussia offers to sell some of its Konigsberg Steel in various forms to its allies in the War of the Usurper. Tax laws close the gap that has to be filled with money from the nobles' pockets, a new tax law concerning property is introduced angering Junkers. Preachers are paid to convert the Catholic Populace to the Germanic Church in Konigsberg and the surrounding area. A new educational law is proposed in the Adligenrat, as part of the move to industrialise, establishing protectorate schools (state schools) are part of the proposed legislation, the law is accepted. The first signs of trouble concerning other nobles and Junkers wanting to have a place in government appear. In the War of the Usurper, the 2000 Prussian troops rally towards Saxon forces in Anhalt joining up to assist in offensive moves in the next year (feel free to take control of my troops when this occurs, just if something goes wrong, don't kill them all :O). (economic turn).
 * The Ministry of Commerce of Bavaria offers to pay for large sums of steel to aid in the war effort.
 * Shipping will begin immediately upon payments (a few thousand will arrive for next year although the order will be completed by 1760).
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: After the huge victory the Dutch troops and Cleves remains on the offensive to expel of the country any invading force. A part of the army march south to assist the French in the liberation of Luxembourg. Meanwhile, with the support of the Congolese re-inforcements, begin the first battles against the armies of the Emperor Stellok to release Limberg and Cologne. The huge Dutch fleet continue blocking all possible trade routes and establishes a rigorous blockade of the Baltic Sea and British Isles and every colony, not allowing any ship that is supporter of the false emperor, out to sea. Argentium colony expands 4000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 2000 km. Acech-Pasai, under the control of Netherlands, continue negotiations with Minangkabau and Pagaruyang, in this way uniting the kingdoms into one unified state.
 * Too fast, you're only just pushing them out of the Netherlands, Limberg and Cologne can be attacked in 1560 though ~Von
 * OK.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Acech-Pasai, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland, Cleves send help. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * Normandy: As being a part of the French Confederation, Normandy aids France in the war by sending military supplies. Benin and Mogadishu expand 10,000 sq km. The Hudson Bay Colony expands 5000 sq km. The military and economy advance.
 * Mali: Mali expands 10,000 sq km. to the SE. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof expand the military and economy.
 * Wales:  is in a war with Strellok which is now seen as the Welsh government's way of gaining a spot in the European share of powers. Fawr Brythoneg, which means "Great Brython", catches on even more in Wales, and the idea is brought up in the Parliament, receiving large-scale support. Prime Minister Alun Islwyn writes what he calls his final book in the Brythonic Trilogy,  Nac Rhagor Gororau  (No More Borders). It follows  Fy Gadarn Alban  ( My Strong Albion ) and  Un Pobl Celtaidd  ( One Celtic People ). King Arthur II continues to manuever his navy against Strellok. His son, Prince Evan II, is named regent, and begins to plan for a luxurious wedding with the young Queen of the Mainz. Population continues to grow. The Welsh invading forces of around 100,000 continues to make progress in Luxembourg, and a military governor is established. Evan hopes that Luxembourg will fall under Welsh control following the Strellokian Wars.
 * England, Scotland, Ireland, and Brittany  grow their militaries and economies. Population growing policies remain in place, and Welsh culture continues to make a lot of progress in its continued spread. Fawr Brythoneg is discussed in the Parliament. The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. The  Welsh Royal Coast  and  Morocco  grow their economies and militaries.  New South Wales  grows its economy and military, as Maori Catholicism continues to spread. The  Chono Haruwin  continues to convert to Christianity, and expands 10,000 sq km south towards the Miyako colony. In addition, they contact the Huarpe people, and convince some of them to join the Haruwin. Full integration is expected in about three years.


 * ​ The   WTC  offers to sell Caer Anial to the   Arabian Federation . We ask $10,000,000. This will not include Reunion or Mauritius.


 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Most of the army is diverted into protecting Berlin. Neu Berlin expands by 4500 sq km along the French colony and Vinland expands 4500 sq km west to border Neu Berlin. The Kaiser issues a massive bounty for anyone who can kill Strellok and some of Europe's best assassins go after him. Large amounts of Konigsberg Steel are bought and used. A Swedish astronomer, oblivious to the Bavarian finding of "Baldr" finds the same planet and names it Caelus, the Roman god and father of Saturn.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. A large sense of patriotism is also born and thousands join the army. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. With the situation growing worse for nations in the area, the NOC begins making a lot of money as both sides require ammunition and weapons, with the NOC selling these to great profit.
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: The military and economy continue to expand, but rumors consistently circualate about Great Cheif Ge Hong's health, as he is not seen in public at all for the first four months of the year and most functions are attended to by Prime Minister Pius and  Ge Hong's nephew Laozi Ctl'ich. John Chongat rants about the government becoming parlayzed and Laozi being set up at the next in a "heathen" Taoist dynasty. Seeing as he thinks his time has come to strike, he leads a riot in Ona Yagich that succeeds in taking a tower in the wall of the city, he declares himself as King John and demands that all Royalists attack Ona Yagich and "expel the rotting monkey Ge Hong, his puppet Pius, and the little monkey Laozi". Most of the chiefs from the Eastern part of the island of Selk'nam Yagich respond to his call and a small force attacks the capital. However, Ge Hong's preatorian guard hold off the attack on the palace, while loyalist wariors from Miyako Yagich soon arrive and crush the rebellion. John Chongat is captured alive, tried for treason, and sentenced to hang. Great Chief Ge Hong orders that, until his execution, Chongat be forced to live not in the palace dungeon, but in the pen where Ge Hong's granddaughter keeps her five trained monkeys (no fashionable Ona Yagich girl of the 1750s would DARE be caught in public without a fashionable monkey on her shoulder). Ge Hong dies three days after the execution and Pius is elected Great Chief in his place.
 * Infuriated by the refusal on Ge Hong's part to accept the Welsh terms, Prince Evan II of Wales, the regent for his father Arthur II, announces to Pius that he expects 10,000 km of Selk'nam land from the Teushen people to be added to the Welsh boundaries. (This is our bad leader. He will be overthrown relatively soon, but he is hotheaded and may declare war.)
 * Pius makes arrangements for Chongat's remains to be exhumed, and sent to De Mor Tir with an official notice of extradition and a personal note saying, "now that we have brought him under our control, feel free to do what you wish with him." He also notes that the Teushen land is not his to give and that he must make contact wiith local chiefs. Emissaries are sent to the Mononobe Shogunate to request an alliance in the event of a Welsh attack.
 * The Germanic Empire declares full support for the Selk'nam in case of a Welsh attack and tells them to give up no land.
 * King Arthur II receives wind of his son's threat and immeadiately removes him from the position of regent, in favor of Prime Minister Alun Islwyn. He apologizes to Chief Ge Hong, and wishes to repair any damage done by his son. He announces that Wales, De Mor Tir, or the Chono Haruwin have no intention to harm their Selk'nam allies.

1759
'''Generals Dietrich, Ooter and Luther join forces as they lose control of the southern, western and southeastern fronts. The two General's forces meet in Metz to regroup and to prepare a counter-attack against the French and Bavarian armies. General Dechzlofz is pushed out of the Netherlands and withdraws to Munster.'''

Bavarian General Kossack pushes Rhinish forces out of southwestern Bavaria and also manages to capture Strasbourg, which lacking its own independent government, asks to be annexed by Bavarian forces to protect themselves from being recaptured the Rhinish armies.

'''The French native rebels in western Luxembourg continue revolting and praising their French liberators. They continue to ask to become part of France itself as the current war shows how little their German rulers care for them. A similar situation happens in Lorraine, as the former Lorraine government returns to regain control of Lorraine. This reformed government includes members of the largely murdered government of Bar and the remaining rulers of Bar ask Lorraine if they can join to form a single nation of Lorraine. The two sides agree and the new large Lorraine asks France for protection and offer their nation to France to become a vassal.'''


 * This is possibly the most BS mod event I have ever read. The French have done little to nothing in regards of liberating Luxembourg, whereas a vast part of Welsh and German forces combined have retaken the coast. The French natives are outnumbered by Germans 85-15. 

'''Emperor Strellok's main army begins to be cut off in Wolfsburg as Brandenburg pushes into Strellok's lines from the north and the siege of Magdeburg seemingly lost, Strellok decides to abandon this advance before his main force is cut off and he begins to withdraw his forces back to Hannover to regroup. However some of his army is sent to support Carl-Johann's Annist forces before Strellok and the Annists are cut off from each other.'''
 * Portugal, León, Castille, Aragon, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries. Meanwhile in León, Fernando Alfonso de Lara, Prince of Asturias, is married to Beatriz de Távora, daughter of Luís VI Álvares de Távora, Marchess of Távora in Portugal. Meanwhile in Castille, the canal is still being built. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km, and Loanda also expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4300 sq km and Itatim expands 4200 sq km.
 * Ethiopia expands its military, economy and infrastructure, and does the same for all of its vassals. The Ajuuraan Sultanate is vassalized by the Ethiopian Empire, and the standard ceremony of welcoming the vassal into the greater empire commences. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km. Major industrial facilities are brought on-line by the Ethiopian merchant class, which is pleased to present to the Emperor and court goods and items produced in the many factories being established throughout Ethiopia. The expansion of the Ethiopian population continues to eclipse those of the non-Ethiopian populations. The development of plural-continentalism begins to show its fruitage with more and more Ethiopians and subject vassal population stating they are Ethiopians either by blood or by citizenships, showing the vast expanses between the empire and its far-flung territories mean little as the empire grows closer together as a nation.
 * Wales is in a war with Strellok which is now seen as the Welsh government's way of gaining a spot in the European share of powers. Prince Evan II calls all European leaders (notably the ones named on the Talk Pages) to the Congress of Avalon. When a number of leaders have already shown up, he publicly weds the Queen of Mainz, Inga Schmecklinberg. The couple had been seeing each other since the beginning of the Strellokian Wars when she went into exile to Avalon. The proposal in Parliament for Fawr Brythoneg passes. Integration of all vassal states in Europe is expected in under three years. Wales is renamed to Great Brython. Alun Islwyn is knighted Sir Alun Islwyn for his heroic work in creating Brython, especially through his Brythonic Trilogy. He is considered the equivalent of Mervyn Gwilym or Rafael, but for politics. Work on a new national anthem begins, and it is expected to be called Fy Gadarn Brythoneg, a play on Islwyn's  My Strong Albion  book. (More to come once the Mod event is released.)
 * England, Scotland, Ireland, and Brittany  grow their militaries and economies. Population growing policies remain in place, and Welsh culture continues to make a lot of progress in its continued spread. Fawr Brythoneg is passed in the Parliament. Integration is expected in three years or less. The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. The  Welsh Royal Coast  and  Morocco  grow their economies and militaries.  New South Wales  grows its economy and military, as Maori Catholicism continues to spread. The  Chono Haruwin  continues to convert to Christianity, and expands 10,000 sq km south towards the Miyako colony. In addition, they contact the Huarpe people, and convince some of them to join the Haruwin. Full integration is expected in about two years.


 * ​ The   WTC  offers to sell Caer Anial to the   Arabian Federation . We ask $10,000,000. This will not include Reunion or Mauritius.


 * The Arabian Federation agrees to buy Caer Anial's Madagascan territories for $10,000,000 (or whatever since US dollars are non-existant in this timeline).
 * The WTC offers a trade deal to: Italy, Portugal, Saxony, Brandenburg, Prussia, and Bavaria.
 * Prussia Accepts and offers for a Welsh ambassador to visit the nation for a few years to explore further diplomatic possibilities.
 * Sir Alun Islwyn of Brython sends Ambassador Neirin Hughs to lead a consulate in Konigsberg.


 * Cyprus continues to expand its army and navy.  Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 1500 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 1500 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 1500 sq km.
 * Crete continues to expand its army and navy.
 * Cyrenaica expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 28th to 31st improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 47th and 51st iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More rifles are built.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: The factory continues construction while Konigsberg Steel production goes up. Taxes finally start to cover government expenses although the Junkers are now considering demanding elections for the Adligenrat. The Germanic Church spreads in the city of Konigberg. The first protectorate schools open in the capital, taking in large swathes of Konigsberg children and teaching them about the sciences, mathematics and literature as well as discretely indoctrinating them into the Germanic Church. (Saxony gets to control my 2000 troops for its movements in Anhalt). After receiving intelligence about the rekindling of nationalist and anti-Prussian tendencies in Lithuania, the 8000 remaining troops of the Nawan Protektorat Armee are placed along the Prusso-Lithuanian border. Small wooden offensive forts are established on the border in preparation for a defence or a pre-emptive attack. (economic turn)
 * UMSHM: The year's conscripts are called up, and another massive-scale counterattack into Magdeburg is begun. A large diplomatic delegation is sent to Avalon to take part in the Congress there. The kindly-supplied Prussian units are put to good use in Anhalt, and the King-Duke thanks the Prussian monarch profusely. Saxon West Africa expands 1000 sq km inland along the Northern border, and Rhinish guinea continues to be occupied, in conjunction with the Loyalist Confederal administration there.
 * Confederation of the Rhine Government in Exile: Upon hearing of the suggestions to divvy up the confederation at war's end, the exiled government is saddened, but not surprised. Its two regiments continue to fight on the front, and Rhinish Guinea continues to be administered by them.
 * Anhalt: With Strellokian troops within Anhalt's borders, the civil war begins in earnest. A few major battles and many smaller skirmishes are fought between the Annists and Loyalists. The Annist pretender, Carl-Johann, sets up a capital in the North-West of the country: strongly-Annist and under Strellokian occupation.
 * Italia and Yugoslavia send troops to help the Kingdom of Saxony. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Large scale use of the waterwheel continues to occur in the Italian heartlands - especially around Florence. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Greece and Siam continue to expand their economies. Padang and Malacca continue to upgrade their navies.
 * France: the kingdom armies continue forcing Strellok off Luxembourg and Lorraine as French and German forces are supposed too, the French peasents in Luxembourg are said to not revolt and rather ask for peacefull independence, as vassal of Germany. While this, Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere inland and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 2250 sq km inland and  Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km Inland. While this, the scientist Antoine Auguste Sartre discovers a small comet, after having achieved to calculate is orbital period around the sun, the comet is called Sartre by his discoverer an Occitanian from the city of Toulouse. While this, the French monarchy returns to Paris victorious after the expulsion of Strellok from France. While this, the Imperial French League moves its military to the front in Luxembourg. While this, the first air furnaces are produced in large numbers in Occitania and Provence in the papal lands, in Avignon Pope Alexander VII returns after an exile in the cause of a desperate attack of the Rhenish. The military is built up and navy expands.Charles X is welcomed by the Parisians as the All might due to its active movement of the troops and his wise campaign to protect France and furthermore to protect the City of Paris.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: Offers France to purchase Konigsberg Steel for use in their military.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km, military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.  The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population. Aid is given to France in the war
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population. Aid is given to France in the war
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population Aid is given to France in the war
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 4100 sq km inland and the newly founded New Oman colony 4000 sq km inland, too. The Federation also builds up its military to prepare for the Federation's latest war of colonial expansion. Federation diplomats also negotiate with the Welsh Trading Company to purchase their Caer Anial colony, as Federation diplomats see a good opportunity to profit by buying the Madagascan territory and then selling it to Comchellak at a profit. The new colony is named Southern Madagascar rather uninventively.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 2500 sq km inland and Nusantara expanding 2100 sq km deeper into Sulawesi Island. King Joshua continues to promote education and decides that he will travel to the Avalon conference to moderate the proceedings.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1000 sq km northward, too. Emir Mohammed's meeting of the Sheik councils of the Caliphate and Federation happens and serious questions are raised over the union. The talks end successfully and the nations decide to remain separate for the time being.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spreads new agricultural ideas and sells fertilizers to farmers as well. The Royal Scientific continues research on chemicals and the Ministry of Industry is established to help increase the Sultanate's productivity and economic output, mainly using the newly invented air furnaces.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its economy and the nation gets more modern education like neighbouring Baghdad. Sultan Faisal II is pleased with the air furnaces and orders some more to better industrialize.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the Foalhavahi colony allows many poor people to start a new life in the new territories.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy as the 18 Sheikdom states are economically integrated and the Republic sees the chance to buy the Arabian federation's new Madagascan territories off them. They send diplomats to the Federation to discuss the sale and other to help administer the Federation's new colony as a gesture of good will.
 * In Russia, a young inventor, Mistislav Rakov, invents the twin-piston steam engine, enabling it to be used in areas that do not have clear access to water, away from waterfronts, as the old design necessitated water be added every so often to work. this requires much less water added, as much less is lost. Russian Academy of sciences publishes his work in their Journal. MEanwhile, Russia sends more of its finest men to fight the usurper, while working on the military. Mines begin using iron rails and horse- or man- drawn mine carts that run on rail to speed efficiancy. This is especaly used in the ural mountians, where many of russia's minerals lay. In the meanwhile, Russia thinks of killing that state that conquered bashkiria.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. A large sense of patriotism is also born and thousands join the army. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. With the situation growing worse for nations in the area, the NOC begins making a lot of money as both sides require ammunition and weapons, with the NOC selling these to great profit.
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern:Bavarian Carthage and Cyrenaica expand 5000 sq km south and 5000 West for Carthage and 5000 East for Cyrenaica. The Weltzeituhr newspaper resumes print now that the threat has been reduced. Wissenschaft Heute (Science Today) prints Lexron's inventions, particularly the lightening rod. The Royal Academy of Sciences continues its research to include the study of human anatomy, despite the conflict, a great many strides have been made to understand the body. St. Marie Hospital hears from the Reichstag and is given permission to spearhead an updated and improved hospital system. The Chancellor appoints Albert Srauss as Military Governor of Strasbourg and begins to organise the local militias against the Usurper. Forces march into Palatinate to attack Strellok's forces there. Troops march north to aid Saxony in defeating the Annists. Bavaria ask to buy Tyrol from France, citing the distance between France and its vassal (far from France) and its mostly German speaking people as well as religious and cultural differences. Henrich Resseu a French born Bavarian discovers a planet, naming it Njord (Neptune) after the German God of the Sea and Wealth. Chemists begin to experiment with several new chemicals. A new government department is born, the Royal Department of Health, and is tasked with improving healthcare and antomical understanding. The RDH uses data gathered by Munchen University and Italia to aid in improving antomical understanding, and is working closely with hospitals to improve healthcare.
 * Isn't too early to be discovering planets 80 years before their OTL discoveries?
 * I think so. ~ S
 * Whoops! Misread wiki page, disregard.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Neu Munchen in Western Australis expands 10,000 sq km south along the coast. The military continues aid in the war effort. Governor Willems celebrates the continued victories all across Europe and plans to travel to the homeland once victory is assured.
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Strellok's lines are pushed to the Munster borders in the north and a counteroffensive begins. Neu Berlin expands 4500 sq km along the French colony and Vinland expands 4500 sq km west to Neu Berlin. All the vassals,etc, expand their economies and Chimu expands 10,000 sq km north. Loyal Germans in Luxembourg begin to take control over the French and the freedom of Luxembourg from Strellok is proclaimed in the city of Luxembourg by loyal forces.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam:  Great Chief Pius continues the buildup of the military and economy. After the reign of Ge Hong and the failed royalist rebellion, the new Chief works to ra-assure the citizens of Ona Yagich of their place in the Haruwin, and of the Catholic status of the nation. He works to rebuild the previous Catholic connection between Ona Yagich and his home island of K'onip by making numerous appearances at religious services and increasing public cooperation with the Maugholdians and the ongoing building of the Ona Yagich cathedral. He embarks on a propaganda campaign in Ona Yagich by posting advertisments glorifying himself as "Securing the Catholic Haruwin", while simultaneaously posting posters in Taoist Miyako Yagich that declaring that he is "preserving the legacy of Ge Hong." He also declares that a major Catholic University will be founded in Ona Yagich to rival Ge Hong's Taoist university in Miyako Yagich, and commissions the building of minor cathedrals in the cities of K'onip and Teushen Yijich.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The army continue to repel invader forces. The huge Dutch fleet continue blocking all possible trade routes and establishes a rigorous blockade of the Baltic Sea and every colony, not allowing any ship that is supporter of the false emperor, out to sea. Argentium colony expands 4000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 2000 km. Acech-Pasai, under the control of Netherlands, continue negotiations with Minangkabau and Pagaruyang, in this way uniting the kingdoms into one unified state.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Acech-Pasai, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland, Cleves send help. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.

1760
'''With rebellions happening all over Strellok's Empire, he orders many rebel politicians to be killed such as the government of Munster, Limberg and Metz. This however does little to stop the peasant revolts happening across the Confederation. With his main southern army cut off in Metz as the Siege of Metz begins, Strellok retreats back to Bielefeld, and in the  he formulates a plan. He brings all of his loyalist forces who aren't cut off in Metz to Bielefeld to prepare for his last stand.'''

'''These retreats to Metz and Bielefeld allows the allied forces to capture large parts of the Rhine Confederation and allows governments such as Luxembourg, Cologne, Berg, Palatinate and Mainz to reform and return back to power over their own realms. Indebted to the rest of the German Union, France and the Netherlands, they see that reforming the Rhine Confederation as it used to be not as a real option, especially as word of the talks of dividing the Rhine Confederation reaches their ears.  Lacking their former governments to rule them, Sundgau is annexed into France and Limberg into Luxembourg.'''

Carl-Johann's Annist forces are cut off from Strellok as they continue their civil war in Anhalt, though now deprived of outside support, they look much weaker.

'''Ethnic French and Dutch peoples in the former Rhine Confederation's border regions continue rebelling and protesting to return to their ethnic homelands rather than remain part of a German nation. The French rebels in Eastern Luxembourg organise into the Republic of Picardy and they ask to join France as a vassal state.'''


 * You realize there's roughly 10% of the population in the demographics that you're talking about?
 * It'd be more than that, I don't ever remember seeing a thing about the French being removed from the region in your posts. Not to mention that its been French land for centuries before hand. It's happening. Get used to it ~Von.


 * Portugal, León, Castille, Aragon, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries. Meanwhile, Portugal accepts the Welsh Trade Company (is this what WTC stands for?)'s offer. Meanwhile in Aragon, Joan d'Anglesola, Count of Urgell, younger brother of Ferran II, dies, and few months later, Ferran II himself dies, and is succeeded by his eight-year old nephew Joan, who is crowned as ""By the Grace of God, Joan V, King of Aragon, Valencia and Majorca, Duke of Segorbe and Tolosa, Marchess of Albi, Besièrs and Carcassona and Count of Agde, Ampurias, Berga, Besalú, Cervera, Cerdanya, Conflent, Foix, Melgueil, Osona, Pallars, Ribagorza, Roussillon and Urgell". Until he comes of age, his uncle Ramon Berenguer d'Anglesola, Count of Sobrarbe, will head the regency. Meanwhile, industrialization in Aragon begins, centering in Tolosa, as the air furnace is developed, based on pre-existing ones in bordering countries. Meanwhile in Castille, the canal is still being built. Meanwhile in León, Beatriz de Távora gives birth to a boy, who is named Alfonso. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, trade with the Mutapa kingdom grows, as Portugal tries to influence it diplomatically, and Loanda also expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4300 sq km and Itatim expands 4200 sq km.
 * Korea: The Republican Revolution breaks out in Korea against the King and his puppet Parliament, and the people call for the King to abdicate and for Parliament's dismissal. Battles begun taking palce across the country between the rebel forces and the Army. The King begins consolidating his power in northern Korea while the rebels do the same in southern Korea. The Battle of Seoul ends in a rebel (South Korean) victory, and the rebels establish their capitol there while the King establishes his war capitol in Pyongyang. The rebels soon establish a shaky wartime government called the First Korean Republic. The Prime-Elector (President), begins establishing himself and his forces over his territory, and he promises that in return for support, a legislature with power equal to his, will be chosen by the people.
 * The Germans secretly begin funding the rebels on the side.
 * The Prime Elector secrelty thanks the Germans for their aid.
 * Carthage:begin to fund the French and Dutch. We expand south by 50 pixels
 * China expands its military and economy as New Manchuria expands by 4000 sq km.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern:Bavarian Carthage and Cyrenaica expand 5000 sq km south and 5000 West for Carthage and 5000 East for Cyrenaica. The Weltzeituhr newspaper resumes print now that the threat has been reduced. Wissenschaft Heute (Science Today) prints Lexron's inventions, particularly the lightening rod. The Royal Academy of Sciences continues its research to include the study of human anatomy, despite the conflict, a great many strides have been made to understand the body. St. Marie Hospital hears from the Reichstag and is given permission to spearhead an updated and improved hospital system. The Chancellor appoints Albert Strauss as Military Governor of Strasbourg and the Palatinate. Troops march north to aid Saxony in defeating the Annists. Bavaria ask to buy Tyrol from France, citing the distance between France and its vassal (far from France) and its mostly German speaking people as well as religious and cultural differences. The Royal Department of Health continues its upgrading of healthcare.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Neu Munchen in Western Australis expands 10,000 sq km south along the coast. The military continues aid in the war effort. Governor Willems celebrates the continued victories all across Europe and plans to travel to the homeland once victory is assured.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its economy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 1500 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 1500 sq km and Nea Lemesos is also expanded by 1500 sq km.
 * Myanmar:Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 32nd to 36th improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 52nd and 56th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More rifles are built. Factory becomes a well-known term. Schools are built as Myanmmar decided to give every children an education until the age of 12.
 * UMSHM: After a massive effort from the military, the Strellokians are pushed back to Paderborn. The Generals devise a strategy to encircle him, and in a daring campaign, they push West to liberate Mainz, Berg and Cologne. Military administrations are put in place there to control the population. The King-Duke authorises the so-called "Paderborn first" policy, whereby the Western front will remain the main focus until the defeat of Strellok. Only then will the main army turn its attention to the Annist insurrction in Anhalt. Kassel university, newly-liberated, continues its astronomical observations. One proffessor, a certain Friederick Schulz, discovers two moons around Baldr (I accept the Bavarian name. There was a similar dispute over Uranus' name otl), and he names them Nanna and Forseti, keeping with the theme.
 * I may or may not be able to post for two days. If I can't Saxony will continue fighting. Callumthered (talk) 05:15, July 12, 2013 (UTC)
 * Ethiopia undergoes the first phase of its industrialization, and the Emperor declares a list of bold plans to be pursued by the empire using its new resources and industrial capacity. The nation expands its military, economy and infrastructure, and those of the vassals. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: The factory finishes production boosting the economy hugely, mass produced Konigsberg Steel becomes the largest trade good of the protectorate. Hoping to increase trade a small group of ships are sent west around Europe looking for people keen to purchase some of the metal (still selling Konigsberg Steel peeps!). A Junker petitions for the establishment of elections to the Adligenrat backed by influential nobles. The Germanic Church continues to spread in Konigsberg and in the western borderlands where it is in the majority. Education continues to lift up the common classes of the nation and increase those whose faith is of the Germanic Church. Prussian troops maintain their position in Anhalt, waiting for Bavarian re-inforcements (Bavaria can control my troops for next turn). Prussia declares war on Lithuania hoping to free its Prussian brothers from the Lithuanian yolk, the 8000 Nawan Protektorat Armee troops charge across the border supported by a large mercenary force, the attack plan is to secure key border settlements and encircle any Lithuanian counter attack. Neirin Hughs, the Welsh ambassador is shown around Konigsberg and meets with several important government members, during the first year of his stay he is given a complete tour of the capital and its various new up and rising industries.
 * I may not be able to post tomorrow so in that case I'll simply begin exports, have more rows between Junkers and Nobles and the Adligenrat over elections. More spread for the Germanic Church, more education. Bavaria controlling my Prussian troops for the Anhalt assault. End of the war against Lithuania and more touring for the Welsh ambassador. I'll probably fill in details in 1762.
 * Brandenburg demands that Prussia withdraw from Lithuania.
 * Italia and Yugoslavia continue to fight for the Kingdom of Saxony. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Large scale use of the waterwheel continues to occur in the Italian heartlands - especially around Florence. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Greece and Siam continue to expand their economies. Padang and Malacca continue to upgrade their navies
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 4100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast. New Oman colony expands 4000 sq km inland, too. The Federation also builds up its military to prepare for the Federation's latest war of colonial expansion. Federation diplomats also negotiate with the republic of Comchellak to sell them the new Southern Madagascar colony. The colony is sold to Comchellak for a tidy profit, and the profit money is used to fund the start of the new war, as the White Sultan leads his armies to invade Bima. The White Sultan also begins to vassalize Tanimbarkai to move it up from a protectorate to a vassal state of the Federation.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 2500 sq km inland and Nusantara expanding 2100 sq km deeper into Sulawesi Island. King Joshua continues to promote education and returns from Avalon after learning that the German situation is ready to explode into an even larger war soon.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1000 sq km northward, too. Emir Mohammed also announces new universities specializing in chemistry, mechanics, metalurgy and industry.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spreads new agricultural ideas and sells fertilizers to farmers as well. The Royal Scientific continues research on chemicals and the Ministry of Industry is established to help increase the Sultanate's productivity and economic output, mainly using the newly invented air furnaces. Baghdad expands outwards as new air furnace factories are opened across Baghdad and other large cities.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its economy and the nation gets more modern education like neighbouring Baghdad. Sultan Faisal II is pleased with the air furnaces and orders some more to better industrialize.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the Foalhavahi colony allows many poor people to start a new life in the new territories.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy as the republic buys the Arabian federation South Madagascar colony off them. The new territory is annexed into the surrounding states mostly but one Sheikdom state is formed in the south west - Analruhk.
 * France: the military is built up, Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere inalnd and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 2250 sq km inland and  Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km Inland. School system is devastated as the fleeing population to the colonies and to French Africa begins
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km, military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.  The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population. Aid is given to France in the war
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population. Aid is given to France in the war
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population Aid is given to France in the war
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL Mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Aid and clean up continues in Japan for those who were affected by the earthquakes.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The army continue to repel invader forces. The huge Dutch fleet continue blocking all possible trade routes and establishes a rigorous blockade of the Baltic Sea and every colony, not allowing any ship that is supporter of the false emperor, out to sea. Argentium colony expands 4000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 2000 km. Acech-Pasai, under the control of Netherlands, continue negotiations with Minangkabau and Pagaruyang, in this way uniting the kingdoms into one unified state.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Acech-Pasai, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland, Cleves send help. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Normal colonial expansion. Normal Chimu expansion. All vassals expand economy. (Short post cause edit conflict.)
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selknam builds up its economy and enjoys a population boom thanks to the peace and stability brought by Great Chief Pius after the deaths of Great Chief Ge Hong and John Chongat.
 * Russia updates military, and works on science, and expands Novorossiya by 8500 sq km,

1761
'''The Siege of Metz ends with the defeat of General Dietrich, and the deaths of Generals Ooter and Luther who died in the defence of Metz and leading a cavalry charge against the enemy respectively. General Dietrich,however, is killed following a duel against General Kossack who Dietrich insulted upon being captured by the victorious Kossack after Dietrich surrendered after losing the siege.'''

'''The battle of Bielefeld sees Strellok being finally defeated, his army destroyed and the once mighty general captured. The Rhine Confederation is destroyed and divided amongst the rest of the German Union, Netherlands and France, with most nations being either annexed directly into another nation or becoming a vassal state of one of the winning nations (this is the case for most of the Confederation).'''

The Qoyunlu in the Western Persian Empire, rebel away to form the new Qoyunlu Empire.
 * Portugal, León, Castille, Aragon, Navarra and Granada's economies improve. Meanwhile in Portugal, slave trade within Portugal and its colonies is forbidden. Meanwhile, industrialization continues in Aragon, and in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, Portugal continues trying to influence the Mutapa diplomatically, and Loanda also expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4300 sq km and Itatim expands 4200 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL Mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some funding is put into science and agriculture.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam builds up its economy and military. The agricultural harvest is plentiful in the Teushen lands and the Haruwin enjoys a new period of peace and calm. This juncture in history comes to be known as the "peace of Pius".
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 3100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast. New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Federation continues invading Bima. The vassalization of Tanimbarkai continues, too.
 * All right. I can't allow New Oman to expand like that. Your first colony was established in 1814, meaning that you can't expand by 8000 sq km until 1814.
 * Oh is it 4000 in total and not per colony? I apologise. I've confused myself. It's fixed now. Also, my nation was founded in 1585 and it had a colony to start off with as it was founded as a caliphate survivor state, meaning in 1785 I get the 8000 sq km ~Von.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 2500 sq km inland and Nusantara expanding 2100 sq km deeper into Sulawesi Island. King Joshua continues to promote education.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1000 sq km northward, and education is improved, too.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spreads new agricultural ideas and sells fertilizers to farmers as well. The Royal Scientific continues research on chemicals and the Ministry of Industry is established to help increase the Sultanate's productivity and economic output, mainly using the newly invented air furnaces. Baghdad expands outwards as new air furnace factories are opened across Baghdad and other large cities. Experiences with steam begin, too.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its economy and the nation gets more modern education like neighbouring Baghdad. Sultan Faisal II is pleased with the air furnaces and orders some more to better industrialize.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the Foalhavahi colony allows many poor people to start a new life in the new territories.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy as the republic integrates the new territories into the republic and tries to pay off its debt to the Arabian Federation.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: Bavarian Carthage and Cyrenaica expand 5000 sq km south and 5000 West for Carthage and 5000 East for Cyrenaica. The Weltzeituhr newspaper resumes print now that the threat has been reduced. Wissenschaft Heute (Science Today) prints Lexron's inventions, particularly the lightning rod. The Royal Academy of Sciences continues its research to include the study of human anatomy, despite the conflict, a great many strides have been made to understand the body. St. Marie Hospital hears from the Reichstag and is given permission to spearhead an updated and improved hospital system. The Chancellor appoints Albert Strauss as Military Governor of Strasbourg and the Palatinate. Troops march north to aid Saxony in defeating the Annists. Bavaria ask to buy Tyrol from France, citing the distance between France and its vassal (far from France) and its mostly German speaking people as well as religious and cultural differences. The Royal Department of Health continues its upgrading of healthcare. General Kossack is honored with the Great Iron Cross First Degree by the Chancellor in celebration in Metz, after a hearty congratulations, The Chancellor and Kossack travel to Munchen and awaits a grand crowd. Erwin Yeats commissions a bronze statue in his honor. He decides to settle in Munchen as a primary War Adviser.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Neu Munchen in Western Australis expands 10,000 sq km south along the coast. The military continues aid in the war effort. Governor Willems celebrates the continued victories all across Europe and plans to travel to the homeland once victory is assured.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its army and navy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 1500 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 1500 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 1500 sq km.
 * France: declines Bavaria's offer claiming that the population is 35% French, 15 Rhaetian and 50 German, but most being Catholic. As well, it claims that the small Duchy of Tyrolia is ruled by a French monarch. However, it offers suzeranity to Bavaria and in case of France loses control of Tyrol, titular and factual power of Tyrol being given to Bavaria. As well, it offers a shared Special control being a demilitarized-like region of Tyrol. Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere inland and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 2250 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly, a small Duchy of Burgundy is founded in the Western Region of Provence  and Haute Bourgogne is founded in the southern parts of the original Burgundian kingdom - both remaining loyal to their relative parental nation (Haute Bourgogne to France, Burgundy to Provence). France accepts the formation of the Republic of Tyrol. France begin to vassalize Iceland.
 * Bavaria agrees to settle for occupational zones and a joint presence, Bavaria however would like slightly more influence over the Germanic parts in Northern,  and the rest of Tyrol to French. We also accept the emergency clause.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.  The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol becomes the Franco-Germanic Republic of Tyrol, allowing greater freedom of choice  to the German and Rhaetians peoples. This is done with French recognition and French acceptance.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises I becomes the Protector of the Republic of New Judea. Soon, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, become great sailors working for the French navy and the Judean navy.
 * Venaissin: Pope Alexander VII dies and he is followed by Pope Adrian "The simple" due to his French origins and his remarkable tendency of simplicity shown in his travels to the French Antilies. Military is built up.
 * Italia and Yugoslavia celebrate the success of their troops and expand their militaries. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Large scale use of the waterwheel continues to occur in the Italian heartlands - especially around Florence. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Greece and Siam continue to expand their economies. Padang and Malacca continue to upgrade their navies
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 37th to 40th improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 57th and 60th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More rifles are built. More schools are built.
 * Great Brython celebrates the end of the Strellokian Wars in all major citites. The Congress of Avalon continues, and most major border arrangements have already been finalized. King Arthur II keeps hanging on, healthwise, but a severe case of pneumonia in December is currently attacking him. England and Brittany are integrated into Great Brython this year, and Scotland and Ireland expect integration next year. As such, population growing and cultural integration is key. An adapted Welsh language is planned out, Brythonic, which will be based on Welsh, but with Scottish, Irish and English deriviations. Fy Gadarn Brythoneg, is released to massive success, and it quickly is adopted in Parliament as the new national anthem. The military expands.
 * Scotland and Ireland  grow their militaries and economies. Population growing policies remain in place, and Welsh culture continues to make a lot of progress in its continued spread. The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. Vassalization of Hobyo and Somalia begin. The  Welsh Royal Coast  and  Morocco  grow their economies and militaries.  New South Wales  grows its economy and military, as Maori Catholicism continues to spread. The  Chono Haruwin  continues to convert to Christianity, and expands 10,000 sq km south towards the Miyako colony. The Huarpe Haruwin are added to the WTC's holdings in Atlantia.
 * Russia celebrates its victory over the usurper, and proposes to keep him in exile in Sibiria. Russia updates its economy while working on sciency type things. The twin-piston steam engine begins to realy catch on, and is used in industrial productions. Linnen factories are becoming much more of a sight than before, and textile plants become more and more pronounced thoughout the landscape.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. A large sense of patriotism is also born and thousands join the army. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. With the situation growing worse for nations in the area, the NOC begins making a lot of money as both sides require ammunition and weapons, with the NOC selling these to great profit.
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * Normandy: The public rejoices over the end of the war. The Hudson Bay Colony expands by 5000 sq km. Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km. The military and economy expand.
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Luxembourg kindly asks France for coastal access. Neu Berlin expands 4500 sq km along the French colony and Vinland expands 4500 sq km west. Georgia offers Qoyunlu an alliance against Persia, Chimu expands 10,000 sq km north, and all vassals and etc expand their economies. Strellok is captured and sent to Berlin, where he is publicly executed by his favorite form of execution, guillotine. This is the first use of capital punishment in a very long time. However, the public was vastly in favor of this.
 * Ethiopia expands its military, economy and infrastructure, and those of the vassals. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: After the defeat of Strellok, the King continues to expand the military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 4000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 2000 km. Acech-Pasai, under the control of Netherlands, continue negotiations with Minangkabau and Pagaruyang, in this way uniting the kingdoms into one unified state.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Acech-Pasai, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland, Cleves expand economy and military. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.

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The new Qoyunlu Empire agrees to the alliance with Georgia, and the Muslim nation also asks to join the Muslim bloc for further protection and assistance.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL Mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. Fertilisers begin to be studied upon.
 * Portugal, León, Castille, Aragon, Navarra and Granada's economies improve. Meanwhile, industrialization continues in Aragon, and in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, Portugal continues trying to influence the Mutapa diplomatically, and Loanda also expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4300 sq km and Itatim expands 4200 sq km.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 41st to 45th improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 61st and 65th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More rifles are built. More schools are built.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its army and navy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 1500 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 1500 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 1500 sq km.
 * Bavaria: Expands military. Kossack continues to be honored. The Reichstag orders a massive defense network to begin contruction including border passes and checkpoints particularly in Eastern Slovakia and Bohemia. The Chancellor steps down as the new King, King Alfred Wittenmann is appointed by the Reichstag, bitter after being passed over for the position despite his handling of the Strellock conflict, the former chancellor moves to Neu Munchen to help oversee the military in Bavaria's newest and smallest colony. The new King travels to Italia for diplomatic reasons, he also travels to France and also plans to visit Orissa and the Bavarian Colonies. he will end his tour in 1763. Bavarian Carthage and Cyrenaica expand 10,000 sq km each.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Governor Willems announces a plan to restructure Bavarian authority in the east. Bavarian Indonesia will be split into Greater Bavarian Indonesia, Bavarian Java, and Bavarian Australis. Fredrick Stubben is appointed Governor of Australis and Rudolf Hiedlemann is appointed as Tempore Governor Java.  Neu Munchen expands 10,000 sq km. Neu Munchen is declared capitol of Bavarian Australis (as it is the only city, duh)
 * UMSHM: The entire country celebrates the defeat of Strellock, and many call for him to be exiled..to a small island...in the Atlantic! (GASP, shock!). The armies of the Western front become an army of occupation in the New Territories. Each old Kleinstaat is turned into a Military Governate, which will eventually be annexed into Saxony: once the beaurocrats have done their magic. Reconstruction of the areas ravaged by the war begins: roads are repaired, government buildings and barracks are rebuilt and the government gives whatever money remains in its budget to farmers in order to increase their yield. In Anhalt, the last of the Annist rebels are rounded up, and Carl-Johann is taken prisoner. The war has made many in Saxony distrustful of Anhalt, and an "Annex Anhalt" movement springs up. Many soldiers who fought in the war are offered land in Saxon West Africa or in Saxon Australis, so long as they take their family (if they don't have them, they have to start one) and that they join the local colonial regiment. Many take advantage of the offer. The King-Duke proposes two statues be built: one commemorating the victory over Strellock, and one of the Germanic God Baldr surrounded by this wife, Nanna, and son, Forseti, to commemorate the work of the scientists who discovered the two moons (Nanna and Forseti) around the planet of Baldr.
 * Guillotined Strellok last turn.
 * Confederation of the Rhine Government in Exile: With the land they claim legitimacy over divided up amongst their more powerful neighbours, the GiE votes to remove itself to Rhinish Guinea, along with the soldiers of the Loyal regiments, and their families. The GiE offers the colony to Saxony as a protectorate, with the GiE gaining control of local affairs. After Saxony agrees, the GiE votes unanimously to dissolve itself and all the aforementioned people sail to Rhinish Guinea in the last ships to ever fly the Rhinish flag.
 * Neuschwanstein-project-drawing.jpg Brython oversees the wrapping-up of the Congress of Avalon, with most major issues taken care of by now. King Arthur II dies of pneumonia, and his son, Evan II is crowned in Avalon as His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor Evan II of Great Brython, Lord Protector of the Blessed Brythonic and Albanic Isles, King of Wales, Defender of the Holy Welsh-Roman Catholic Faith, and Sovereign High Commander of the Order of the Leek. Scotland and Ireland are integrated into Great Brython this year, following the English and Breton integration last year. As such, population growing and cultural integration is key. The idea for Brythonic as a new language catches on, and King Evan proposes an idea to Parliament - the Brythonic Lingusitic, Heraldic, and Vexillogical Society. It would be co-headed by the Royal Herald, the Royal Vexillogist, and the Royal Linguist, all of whom would hold total responsibilty over their subjects. Population growing techniques continue. Rafael Chon'ijich, who had been silent for a while unveils his latest project - a private palace in the Ciambrian Mountains for the royal family. The economy expands.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km.  The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. Vassalization of Hobyo and Somalia continues.   New South Wales  grows its economy and military, as Maori Catholicism continues to spread. The  Chono Haruwin  and the Huarpe Haruwin continue to convert to Christianity, and expands 10,000 sq km south towards the Miyako colony.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 3100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast. New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Federation continues invading Bima. The vassalization of Tanimbarkai continues, too. Elsewhere, the larger cities in the Federation including Khor Fakkan, Muscat, Doha and Dubai purchase Baghdadi air furnaces and chemicals to help build industrialized economies in their cities. The Federation also agrees to let the Qoyunlu Empire join the Muslim bloc alliance, and the Federation promises to protect Qoyunlu from any Persian attacks or German-Georgian attempts to take over Qoyunlu, too.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 2500 sq km inland and Nusantara expanding 2100 sq km deeper into Sulawesi Island. King Joshua continues to promote education and industrialization.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1000 sq km inland, and education is improved, too.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spreads new agricultural ideas and sells fertilizers to farmers as well. The Royal Scientific continues research on chemicals and the Ministry of Industry continues to promote industrialized technologies such as air furnaces and the new steam engines. However, steam engines aren't as popular due to the shortage of clean water in many places of the largely dry Sultanate.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its economy and the nation gets more modern education like neighbouring Baghdad. Sultan Faisal II is impressed after visiting one of the new Kuwaiti factories in the capital, and offers more money to start up factories to encourage industrialization.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the Sultanate starts work on a new large port / stopping point for any ship crossing the Indian Ocean in the Foalhavahi islands.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy as the republic integrates the new territories into the republic and tries to pay off its debt to the Arabian Federation.
 * Ethiopia expands its military, economy and infrastructure, and those of the vassals. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km.
 * ​Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Large scale use of the waterwheel continues to occur in the Italian heartlands - especially around Florence. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Yugoslavia, Greece and Siam continue to expand their economies. Padang and Malacca continue to upgrade their navies.
 * Korea: In Korea the Civil War continues, with the Republicans finally forcing the Royalists out of southern Korea and driving into the northern half of the peninsula, with Pyongyang being laid seige to, trapping the King inside of the city. Major defeats elswhere at the hands of the Revolutionaries leads the Royalist Armies to diminish even further in size as casulties begin to mount. The Revolutionaries, meanwhile, decide to end their status as "rebels" and establish the First Republic of South Korea, with a Prime-Elector taking the Executive position, and a legislature with equal power to his taking up the Legislative Branch.  And thirdly a Judicial Branch is established, with five Justices being selected by the Prime-Elector and aproved by the Legislature to become the highest court in the Republic. The Seige of Pyongyang, by October, has become even more desperate as the Royalists have run out of food and are being forced to eat whatever they can find in the city, including cats, dogs, and horses. However the King, eating out of his own secret stockpile, continues to eat delicacies in secret, until one day a guard comes into his chamber and discovers his ruler feasting. Starving and enraged at his Kings greediness while men are on the front lines dying to defend him, the guard strikes at the King, cutting off his right hand. The King is startled, and when he realizes what has just happened, begins screaming and shreaking. The guard goes and gathers the commanding officer, showing him what the King has been doing, and suggests that they kill the King, and offer an armistice to the South Koreans on the terms of dividing Korea into North and South. The Revolutionaries at first refuse, but when the Prime-Elector hears of the news, he orders his troops to end the seige, and fall back to the proposed armistice line. The South Koreans have withdrawn by November, and with their withdrawal the King is shown to the people of North Korea, and tried for crimes against the Korean people (most of which were made up by the General and his guard). He is found guilty, and sentenced to death by beheading. The next day at dawn, on November 19th, the King is executed, and his body is dumped without ceremony into the ocean. The Commanding officer then declares himself General Keel Jung, and he appoints the Guard Commander of the Armed Forces. General Keel Jung then calls for elections by a military junta, and he is elected as the Emperor of the new Empire of North Korea. Talks on a final peace treaty between the two sides soon begin.
 * This is not happening, is it? This is too much OTL!
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands:The King continue to expand ther military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 4000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 2000 km. Acech-Pasai, finaly finish his negotiations with Minangkabau and Pagaruyang, and in this way the three kingdoms are united into one unified state, and are renamed Indonesia.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland, Cleves expand economy and military. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Negotiations begin with the Tehuelche people, who live North of the Teushen leands in the gap between Miyako and De Mor Tir. The Tehuelche ask to join the Haruwin but Great Chief Pius is worried about offending the expansion-minded Welsh and the growing Miyako colony. It is agreed that the Tehuelche may join the Harwin, which extends its borders into the entire gap between Miyako and De Mor Tir. However, Pius negotiates with the local chiefs on an agreement that he beliHaruwin_New_Borders2.png will benefit both the Haruwin and the Welsh. Pius offers to sell the Welsh and Japanese each a ten mile wide strip of land on the extreme Northern border of the new Tehuelche territory, with the two strips meeting in the middle (see illustration). This will allow the Welsh and Mononobe a land border for trade purposes and permanently fix the Northern border of the Great Haruwin. (Welsh and Mononobe diplomacy, please respond)
 * Shogun Mononobe Sōichi agrees to the Selk'nam border deals.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. A large sense of patriotism is also born and thousands join the army. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading.
 * I don't like these rumbles of war... :O
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Luxembourg continues asking France for coastal access. Neu Berlin expands 4500 sq km along the French colony and Vinland expands 4500 sq km west. Chimu expands 10,000 sq km north, and all vassals and etc expand their economies. Strellok's body is burned and his remains are spread in the Channel in a surprise move by the government following his will. His head is placed in a museum in Berlin under the best preservation methods of the time. Great works of art from the war begin to be created, most notably including several dramatizations of the fall of Strellok, inciting greater feelings of nationalism across all of the Germanic realms. Neu Berlin experiences a sharp decline in births this year and more food is supplied to the colony. The same guy who "discovered" Caelus, Aether and Hemera discovers another moon of Saturn. The aging Tsar-Kaiser falls sick during a victory tour and is quickly returned to Neu Berlin. His eldest son Ludwig becomes regent of all the Germanic realms.
 * Mali: Mali expands 10,000 sq km to the east. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof contribute to the economy.
 * France: The Republic of Picardy and The Republic of Tyrolia join the Imperial League as entire new members While this, Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 2250 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly. The Vassalization of Iceland continues, and the pleed from Germany to get coastal access is heard, they are asked for an offer if they mean land exchange, or for a trade pact to allow Luxembourg use Picardy to trade with the British kingdom.While this, the military is built up and navy expands, the senate is enhanced allowing peoples from all of the Imperial League to participate in the French senate at Paris. Air furnaces continue being developed.
 * A small land exchange would be nice.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up. School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage: expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.  The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol becomes the Franco-Germanic Republic of Tyrol, allowing greater freedom of choice  to the German and Rhaetians peoples. This is done with French recognition and French acceptance.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st becomes the Protector of the Republic of New Judea. Soon, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, become great sailors working for the French navy and the Judean navy.
 * Venaissin: Pope Adrian "The simple", meets with Konstantinous XII the Patriarch of the Greeks in the canary islands. Military is built up to protect the new Pope.
 * So, why is the same Pope dying again?
 * My Bad. Sine dei gloriem (talk) 21:24, July 14, 2013 (UTC)
 * Russia: Russia updates economy, works on industry, expands colonies of Novorossiya 8500 sq km, Kanada by 500 sq km.
 * Prussia: Expands military.

1763

 * Portugal, León, Castille, Aragon, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries. Meanwhile, industrialization continues in Aragon, and in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in León, Beatriz de Távora gives birth to a girl, who is named Urraca. Meanwhile in Navarra, Juan IV dies, and is succeeded by his son Garcia as King of Navarra, who then becomes known as Garcia IX. Meanwhile, attempting to arrange a marriage to his 20-year old son Sancho de Comminges-Guitaut, now the Prince of Viana, Garcia IX sends a royal marriage proposal to La Marche. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, Portugal continues trying to influence the Mutapa diplomatically, and Loanda also expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4300 sq km and Itatim expands 4200 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL Mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. Fertilisers continue to be studied upon. Mononobe Sōichi steps down and Mononobe Tadayoshi becomes Shogun.
 * France:Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere inland and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 2250 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly. the Vassalization of Iceland continues. While this, the military is built up and navy expands. Air furnaces continue being developed.It begins the vassalization, of the Somali sultanate, and of Hobyo.
 * I have a two year head start on Hobyo and Somalia. Furthermore, the Dutch control Iceland. Reximus55 (talk)
 * Lorraine: military is built up, School system grow and the nation builds from the war
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.   Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. tyrol is divided in two districts, rhaetian and German district the Germans occupying the north while the rhaetian the south
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The entrance of the book World's Order Success and Failures is big in the monarchy and the middle class population.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: Pope Adrian and Konstantinous agree on the Edict of Marseille, recognizing each other as religious leaders and equals sent by God to lead the inhabitants of the earth.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: The King continues visiting his allies by traveling to Paris and then Venice before coming north to Saxony. He was going to go to Anhalt, but the Bavarian King is not popular there. Heinrich Goering is appointed military governor of Nord Tyrol . The military is expanded, the populace is getting tired of the GGU, a wave of nationalism begins to stir the people.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military.
 * Bavarian Java:  enters into talks with Orissa.
 * Bavarian Australis: The Former Chancellor becomes a big figure in Australia. He begins to use his new-found power to influence Bavaria. He is so upset about being passed over for King, he begins to secretly plan a military coup, he begins to arrange supporters from various parts of the Colonies and Bavaria, He plans to travel for a secret meeting in North Tyrol later this year.
 * Myanmar:Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 46th to 50th improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 65th and 70th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More rifles are built. More schools are built.
 * Myanmmar D: Japan, should I attack Bavarian Java and Indonesia?
 * Shogun Mononobe Tadayoshi advises Myanmar to not attack the German colonies.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: Another small trade fleet is sent west, this time landing in both the Netherlands and France, there an ambassador asks for an alliance of both countries and offers a trade deal as well. The first trade fleet comes around into the mediterranian, making port across Italia. Meanwhile, the Adligenrat meets after recent pressures from Junkers and Nobles to discuss the idea of elections. By now the Germanic church is becoming the majority religion in and around Konigsberg although the rural Catholic and Orthodox population are keen to resist further religious changes. Education of the populace continues. The remaining Prussian troops that fought Strellok return home and are hailed as heros. Despite the Prussian Lithuanian war having ended in 1761, the Prussians have only just secured the new eastern border completely. Meanwhile, the tour for the Welsh consulate is almost over, and apparently the ambassador will be sent home with both an offer of an alliance to Wales and another gift.
 * King Evan III of Great Brython accepts the alliance, but states that it will only be honored if Prussia is attacked - not if Prussia does the attacking. We also thank you for the gift.
 * Cyprus continues to develop its economy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 1500 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 1500 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 1500 sq km.
 * UMSHM: Work continues on the rebuilding of the nation after the war. The Bavarian King is welcomed to Dresden, and shown the new monuments. Saxon West Africa's white population continues to grow, resulting in it expanding 1000 sq km inland along the Northern border. Saxon Australis is expanded 1000 sq km into the ap between Saint Boniface and Saint Thomas. The army and navy is built up. In Rhinish Guinea, the newly-arrived government is welcomed by the governor and the population. The colony is disestablished, and renamed the Guinea Schutzgebiet (Guinea Protectorate). A Landtag for the new quasi-nation is set up, with the exiled princes receiving seats for life.
 * China expands its economy and military as urbanization continues to sweep through the nation. New Manchuria expands by 4000 sq km.
 * ​Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Large scale use of the waterwheel continues to occur in the Italian heartlands - especially around Florence. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Yugoslavia, Greece and Siam continue to expand their economies. Padang and Malacca continue to upgrade their navies.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Great Chief Pius devotes the Haruwin's full resources to fortifying and civilizing the new Tehuelche territories. Maugholdian missionaries flood the area and begin rapidly making converts, as the people have already been subject to sporadic contact with Christianity from exposure to their Selk'nam and Welsh neighbors. An inland city is founded to serve as the Tehuelche regional capital, sitting in the mountainous North of the area, on the shores of the Great Tehuelche Water (OTL Lake Argentino). The city is called Jenjinkon Lehe which means "Moon on the Water" in the Tehuelche language (Jenjinkon Lehe is located at the site of OTL El Calafete, Argentina ). Pius also notes that Wales has not replied to his offer of the ten mile wide strip of land on the Northern border, and says that while he would prefer to sell half of the strip to Wales, he will sell the whole strip to to the Mononobe Shogunate if a reply is not received by the end of the year. 
 * Wales accepts.
 * May this land bring peace and stability to both Wales and the Mononobe! Commandante Lemming (talk) 15:49, July 15, 2013 (UTC)
 * Great Brython announces the close of the Congress of Avalon, but encourages communications between European leaders to continue. King Evan III (sorry about the number change, but I was working on our lore) continues population growing and cultural integration. Parliament accepts the idea of the Brythonic Lingusitic, Heraldic and Vexillogical Society. The Brythonic language begins at once. Rafael Chon'ijich, who had been silent for a while unveils his latest project - a private palace in the Ciambrian Mountains for the royal family. The military expands.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km.  The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. Vassalization of Hobyo and Somalia continues. New South Wales grows its economy and military, as Maori Catholicism continues to spread. The Chono Haruwin and the Huarpe Haruwin continue to convert to Christianity, and expands 10,000 sq km south towards the Miyako colony.
 * Economic updates for Russia, Russia expands colony of Novorossiya by 1500 sq km, Kanada by 7500 sq km.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 3100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast. New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Federation continues ends its invasion of Bima after the White Sultan catches malaria and dies in Kupang. With the army in disarray, they force Bima into a ceasefire and peace is declared. Sultan Badr al Din is sent back home to Shaybah to be burried and his son, Hassan succeeds him as Emir of Shaybah. Meanwhile, the Sheik council appoints Sheik Abbas of Khor Fakkan as Sultan to serve as Sultan for the remaining three years of Sultan Badr al Din's term. The vassalization of Tanimbarkai continues, too. Sultan Abbas promotes industrialization in the Federation and urges the generals in Kupang to re-organise themselves to finish off the Bima invasion.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 2500 sq km inland and Nusantara expanding 2100 sq km deeper into Sulawesi Island. King Joshua continues to promote education and industrialization. The King also encourages more people to move to the colonies to help themselves start a new life and boost the colonial economies.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spreads new agricultural ideas and sells fertilizers to farmers as well. The Royal Scientific continues research on chemicals and the Ministry of Industry continues to promote industrialized technologies such as air furnaces and the new steam engines.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its economy and the nation gets more modern education like neighbouring Baghdad.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the Sultanate starts work on a new large port / stopping point for any ship crossing the Indian Ocean in the Foalhavahi islands.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its military as the republic integrates the new territories into the republic and tries to pay off its debt to the Arabian Federation.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. A large sense of patriotism is also born and thousands join the army. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading.
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure
 * Ethiopia expands its military, economy and infrastructure, and those of the vassals. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km.
 * Korea: General Keel Jung of the Empire of North Korea meets with Prime Elector Yin Lee of South Korea, and the two agree to sign a treaty dividing Korea into north and south. The Treaty of Seoul officially ends the Korean Civil War, beginning a new era of peace for the Korean Peninsula. In North Korea General Keel Jung begins taking his role as Emperor seriously, suspending several rights such as beginning to control the press, and reducing the Juntas power by bribing its members. The General is on his way to becoming the absolute ruler of North Korea and, riding on patriotic fever, he has little opposition. In South Korea the Prime Elector Yin Lee has tried to establish ties with China and Italia, offering both an alliance.
 * I don't think you can control both nations.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continues to expand ther military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland, Cleves expand economy and military. Kongo expands 15,000 sq km inland.

1764
'''Nationalist rebels in Romania rebel against Italian rule. The extreme rebels fight for full Romanian independence and moderate rebels demand Romania become its own vassal nation with greater autonomy than it currently has. Moderate Romanian rebel leaders ask Italian leaders directly to make Romania its own vassal and promise their support to Italia to defeat the extreme Romanian nationalists.'''


 * Romania is currently part of Italia proper along with Hungary. I'll wait for adjustments to the event before posting. Scandinator (talk) 04:46, July 16, 2013 (UTC)
 * Okay, it's changed - though it is hard to tell that from looking at the map ~Von.
 * If SOMEONE had responded to my requests to sell Northern Slovenia then it would be easier...
 * Hehehe...don't see what kind of difference it would make... ~S


 * Portugal, León, Castille, Aragon, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries. Meanwhile, industrialization continues in Aragon, and in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Portugal, Afonso Pires de Lara, Prince of Galicia, marries Maria de Noronha, daughter of Sancho X de Noronha, Duke of Odemira. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, the attempts to influence Mutapa continue, and Loanda also expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4300 sq km and Itatim expands 4200 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL Mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. Fertilisers continue to be studied upon and soon some are created to be used for the fields. Air Furnace begins to be studied upon.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: The King continues visiting his allies by traveling to Paris and then Venice before coming north to Saxony. He was going to go to Anhalt, but the Bavarian King is not popular there. Heinrich Goering is appointed military governor of Nord Tyrol. The former chancellor is now in Nord Tyrol to discuss plans with his callborators. Bavarian nationalism beigns to grow. Miltary expands.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military.
 * Bavarian Java:  Javan citizens begin clamouring for more independence. They enter into talks with the Bavarian Regional Governor. Military continues expanding.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 10,000 sq km. The Governor oversees the growth of industry in Australis. Military expands.
 * Ethiopia expands its military, economy and infrastructure, and those of the vassals. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km.
 * China expands its military and economy. New Manchuria expands by 4000 sq km while Baitudi expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization and industrialization continue.
 * Myanmar:Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 51st to 55th improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 71st to 75th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More rifles are built. More schools are built.
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Neu Berlin expands 4500 sq km around the French colony and Vinland expands 4500 sq km north along the Antillian coast. Chimu expands 10,000 sq km north. All vassals, etc, expand their economies. A stronger sense of a different German identity spreads through all of the encompassed territories, thanks to the recent great victories. Urbanization also continues. (I'll be gone, so if anyone could repost this until I come back, I'll appreciate it. Thanks in advance.)
 * France:Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere inland and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 2250 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly.
 * Lorraine: military is built up, School system grow and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.   Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian the south
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.Garcia IX's offer is accepted.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: Military and navy are built up
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up
 * UMSHM: Rebuilding from the war continues. Beurocratic officials in Munster, Westphalia, Cologne and Mainz work on merging the local government agencies with the Saxon ones, and the military works on purginng any remaining Strellokists. Saxon West Africa is expanded 1000 sq km south along the coast, and Saxon Australis expands 1000 sq km into the gaping hole between Saints Boniface and Thomas. The Guinea Schutzgebiet government extends an offer to any Rhinish people to find a new home in Guinea.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its army and navy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Crete continues to expand its army and navy.
 * Cyrenaica continues to expand 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 * ​Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Large scale use of the waterwheel continues to occur in the Italian heartlands - especially around Florence. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Italia agrees to allow Romania to become a vassal in order to allow the moderates to help the Italian army. They cite that Romania requires Italian protection to servive in the modern world.
 * Yugoslavia, Greece and Siam continue to expand their economies. Padang and Malacca continue to upgrade their navies.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: On January 1st, Great Chief Pius issues a New Years Day proclamation that a great fleet of naval and whaling ships is to be constructed, utilizing the full manufacturing power of the shipyard in both Miyako Yagich and K'onip, as well as the ascent shipbuilding industry in Teushen Yijich. In the inland capital of Ona Yagich, all of the blacksmiths, metal workers, and artisans are commissioned to make harpoons, cannons, and all of the other needed implements for the "Great Selk'nam Fleet". Many young men are drafted to help in the project and farmers are required to contribute two weeks of labor on the fleet during the winter when their fields lie barren. Pius does not issue any reason for the construction other than that he wishes the Selk'nam navy to be "the greatest navy of the Southern Ocean, which is our birthright as the people of the Antarctic lands!" However, at the end of the year, as many of the ships are nearing completion Pius makes a Christmas address in Ona Yagich, in which he says: "Many of you have asked why we are building a great Selk'nam navy, why you must leave your fields to build great ships. I have said that the Southern Ocean is our birthright as Antarcticans, and that alone would have been enough, but many of you wonder if there is more. The women gossip, saying that where there is smoke, there must be fire, and that some grand scheme must be afoot. I stand here to say that the gossips are right! I know that there are many of you who have heard the rumor of the Great Secret of Zhgnzi Hg'ich, who is now advanced in years, brought back from his great travels around the world. I know that some say this is myth, and that we ourselves have denied its existence, but it is true! Better than that, there is not one Great Secret but three! Not all of these secrets can be revealed now, and not all will be revealed in my lifetime, but I tell you today that next year on Easter, we will reveal the First Great Secret of Zhangzi Hg'ich!"
 * Neuschwanstein.jpgNight_Neuschwanstein.jpgNeuschwanstein_Throne.jpg Brython's Brythonic Lingusitic, Heraldic, and Vexillogical Society is busily at work attempting to create a new language, based on Welsh, English, Breton, and Celtic. Progress is going well, but the scope of the project is extremely difficult to fully complete. The Heraldic and Vexillogical departments are busy at work collecting all flags and crests of the realm. The economy expands. Rafael Chon'ijich has completed his grand project in the Cambrian Mountains, Barcud Coch Castell, or Red Kite Catle. The aging man finally decides he is done with art, and wishes to return to his native Haruwin one last time, before he dies. He want to see all of the progress that has been made since he left, many years ago.
 * Selk'nam Response: Great Chief Pius Declares that Rafael will be welcomed in the Haruwin and sends his finest (complete) ship to fetch him for the voyage. Vincent Hgog'navich is commissioned to complete a great statue of Rafael that will stand outside the Ona Yagich Cathedral in hopes that it will be completed when Rafael arrives.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km.  The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. Vassalization of Hobyo and Somalia nears finilization. New South Wales grows its economy and military, as Maori Catholicism continues to spread. The Chono Haruwin and the Huarpe Haruwin continue to convert to Christianity, and expand 10,000 sq km south towards the Miyako colony.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 3100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast. New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Federation builds up its military in preperation for the second invasion of Bima. Sultan Abbas also goes to visit Baghdad to see how the industrialization efforts is helping their economy, and to learn how the same economic benefits could be replicated in the Federation.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 2500 sq km inland and Nusantara expanding 2100 sq km deeper into Sulawesi Island. King Joshua continues to promote education and industrialization. The King also visits Baghdad this year to learn how to better industrialize his nation.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spreads new agricultural ideas and sells fertilizers to farmers as well. The Royal Scientific continues research on chemicals and the Ministry of Industry continues to promote industrialized technologies such as air furnaces and the new steam engines. Sultan Abdul-Ra'uf plays host to Sultan Abbas of the Federation and King Joshua of the Levant. The three leaders meet in Baghdad to discuss industrialization, relations with Qoyunlu and Germany.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its military after a riot breaks out in the Mumbai colony over the building of a new mosque in the city where a Mandiram currently is. The riot is put down by the army and plans to knock down the Mandiram are scrapped. Instead the mosque is built in another more acceptable location.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the Sultanate builds the new international port city Foalhavahi islands.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its infrastructure as the republic integrates the new territories into the republic and tries to pay off its debt to the Arabian Federation.
 * Mali: Mali expands 10,000 sq km to the NE. Gabu, Mossi and Wololf contribute to the economy and military.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands:The King continue to expand ther military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland, Cleves expand economy and military. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. A large sense of patriotism is also born and thousands join the army. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading.
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: The trade fleets continue to trade to and from France and the Netherlands and the Mediterranean respectively. The Adligenrat announces that it will work to establish a Junkerrat to quell the rebellious Junkers, although some Nobles and Junkers still feel that the Adligenrat has too much power. Eastern Orthodox is now the largest religion after the annexation of the eastern Prussians, western Catholics and Germanics feel threatened by this and the leading Noble in Heilsberg starts to speak out against allowing the eastern Prussians to remain Orthodox and the conversion to the Germanic Church. Education of the populace continues. A new draft to the Nawan Protektorat Armee is made of 10,000 men, doubling the military's current size. The Welsh ambassador returns home with the secret of Konigsberg Steel, although the technology is seven years old compared to increasingly bettering Prussian techniques, Wales and Prussia are now the only two nations that know the secret of the high quality steel (other nations feel free to somehow find out after five more years although I'd like to be the leading developer of steel, gotta have something ;) )
 * ​Russia warns that harming Orthodox populations will result in sour relations with russia...
 * Don't worry I have something else planned... the Herr aus Prūsa assures Russia no harm will come to the Orthodox Prussians
 *  Steel is not a readily avaliable material or available for mass production until Stage 4 of industrialism. 
 * Mass produced has been corrected although this material was readily available before and especially so because of crucible steel (what Konigsberg Steel is based on) [] here, you'll see that it helped increase production of steel although was obviously not as great as later industrial revolution production (due to Bessemer process, etc.) although it still remained high quality compared to them until a few decades of development. Concerning production, Sheffield produced 200 tonnes a year of steel before the introduction of Huntsman's crucible steel, and soon after was producing a lot more, of course this process still requires skill and so is not heavily mass producible but it shows that Steel is not a material that is infeasibly in short supply in OTL that I am being out of the box. Therefore I'm being both plausible and realistic, and so I think you may want to change that in the industry section, that Steel becomes mass producible rather than becoming avaliable. Just my two cents :L
 * Russia: Russia expands military, colonies by 8500 sq km Kanada.

1765
''' With the help of the Italian army, the moderate Romanian rebels manage to beat back almost all of the extreme Romanian nationalists. However while the situation is becoming slowly more stable in Romania, the chaos and ideas of nationalism spread to Hungary... '''
 * Portugal, León, Castille, Aragon, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries. Meanwhile, industrialization continues in Aragon, and in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Portugal, Maria de Noronha gives birth to a boy, who is named José. Meanwhile in Portugal, the auto-da-fé parades are abolished. Meanwhile in León, Beatriz de Távora gives birth to a boy, who is named Juan, and who dies after some weeks. Meanwhile in Navarra, the marriage of the Prince of Viana to Francisca de Châtillon is realized, and months later, Francisca de Châtillon gives birth to a girl, who is named Joana. Meanwhile, Garcia de Comminges-Guitaut, third son of Garcia IX, marries Yolanda de Lusignan, daughter of Bernardo II de Lusignan, Baron of Aybar. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, the attempts to influence Mutapa continue, and Loanda also expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4300 sq km and Itatim expands 4200 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL Mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More Fertilisers are created and used on fields. Air Furnace continues to be studied upon.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: Another ambassador is sent to France to ask for an alliance (defensive pact more of) from the trade fleets while trade increases greatly with western Europe. Mediterranean trade continues. The Adligenrat passes a law on the Junkerrat after much debate and one failure to pass, elections for the Junkerrat will occur next year. Religious tensions rise, Hielsberg becomes the centre for Catholic matters in Prussia while Memelburg and Tilsit share importance to Prussian Orthodoxy. Education of the populace continues. The 10,000 men draft finishes its training and the Army is divided into four groups each assigned to a key city. A second factory, this time for iron production, is beginning construction outside Memelburg, making use of its population and close proximity to the sea. Many think that should Prussian development continue at this pace the nation may begin truly industrialising like its neighbours in as little as twenty years.
 * Laītawiskas Protektorat: The Lithuanian Protectorate is finally in order after being established a few years ago by Prussia. Currently it is run by a military government and is ruled practically although not de facto, in that matter the Lithuanian Herr aus Laītawa (currently Lukas Dorn von Raistpilis) technically rules, although he is unelected he has a small force with which he maintains order. (vassal state, gotta start somewhere)
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: The King is alarmed at the amount of negative press he is receiving, Nobles begin questioning the Reichstag as reports surface that the King bought his way into the election and did not win fairly. General Aldersson, former Chancellor of the Empire, grows a massive following as he decires the corrupt government. He states he is disgusted by the Empire's actions and expresses disbelief that despite several conflicts and internal struggles, the leaders continue to rob the people. Riots begin to break out throughout Bavaria as many people believe the Reichstag should put General Aldersson as King instead of the "bumbling fool" currently in charge. Alarmed that his postion is questioned, the King orders the building of the military. (Secret) General Aldersson reaches out to Saxony, Wales and Italia for support against the corrupt king).
 * King Evan III of Wales is astounded by the audacity of the Bavarian Chancellor, and publicly condmens him for not obeying his liege-lord. Meanwhile, Prince Madoc IV, younger son of Arthur III, decides he will support Aldersson with his own funds. (A note on the situation in Wales: King Evan III is extremely unpopular. As such, his younger brother, heir to the throne, is being discussed in many circles as being the rightful king who Arthur III intended to pass the Crown to before his death.)
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas.
 * Bavarian Java:  Javan citizens begin clamouring for more independence. Military continues expanding.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. The Governor oversees the growth of industry in Australis. Military expands. General Kossack, famous Bavarian General, travels back to Neu Munchen to care for his ill wife and to oversee the colony's military.
 * Myanmar:Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 56th to 60th improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 76th to 80th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More rifles are built. More schools are built.
 * UMSHM: The military is expanded, and the King-Duke authorises measures to further control Anhalt's army, which is also expanded. Saxon West Africa expands 1000 sq km South, and Saxon Australis expands into The Gap. His Majesty considers General Aldersson's proposal.
 * Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Large scale use of the waterwheel continues to occur in the Italian heartlands - especially around Florence. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Italia grudgingly agrees to allow Hungary to become a vassal in order to allow the to die down.
 * Romania, Padang and Malacca continue to expand their economies. Greece and Siam continue to upgrade their navies. Yugoslavia works on its army.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 3100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Federation builds up its economy as the Federation industrializes. Sultan Abbas returns from Baghdad and uses the things he's learnt from Baghdad to help industrialize the Federation. Elsewhere, the vassalization of Tanimbarkai continues. Emir Najeeb of Muscat also travels to the Dimurati Kingdom to discuss them becoming closer with the Federation, trade relations and possibly becoming a vassal of the Federation.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 1500 sq km inland and Nusantara expanding 3100 sq km deeper into Sulawesi Island. King Joshua continues to promote education and industrialization. The King returns from Baghdad and uses his new knowledge to start large industrialization programmes such as using steam engines, air furnaces and chemicals to improve industrial production.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Caliphate also begins large scale improvements to agriculture using Baghdad methods to improve output such as fertilizers and rest years. Small air furnace factories are built in large cities, too. However, the Caliphate's small tax budget becomes increasingly strenuous as the nation struggles to keep up with the Federation. The Sheiks of Mecca, Abha and Bishah begin talking about abandoning the Caliphate's constitution to become a full part of the Arabian Federation rather than in personal union with the Federation.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spreads new agricultural ideas causing agricultural output reaches an all time high thanks to these new methods. The Royal Scientific continues research on chemicals and chemical production increases lots. The Ministry of Industry continues to promote industrialized technologies such as air furnaces and the new steam engines. Sultan Abdul-Ra'uf also decides to invest in health care to try stop deadly diseases and make his people healthier.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its military and Sultan Faisal II dies. His eldest son, Ibrahim becomes the new Sultan.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the new international port city of Port Foalhavahi is completed and it is declared the new capital of the Foalhavahi Islands colony.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy as the republic integrates the new territories into the republic and tries to pay off its debt to the Arabian Federation.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 2250 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly.
 * Lorraine: military is built up, School system grow and the nation builds from the war
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.   Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.Garcia IX's offer is accepted.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: Military and navy are built up.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk’nam: Rafael Chon’ijich is welcomed back to the Haruwin in Early February, to great acclaim. A massive welcome gala is held at the nearly complete Ona Yagich Cathedral, started by 374px-Palacio_Bussaco,_Coimbra.jpgal and finished by his disciples Michael Angelus and Vincent Hgog’nav’ich. At the ceremony, Hgog’navich reveals a 20 foot statue of Rafael which will sit in front of the Cathedral. He is portrayed holding his plans and directing imaginary workers, pointing to the top of “Rafael’s column.” Great Chief Pius declares Rafael a national hero and says that he is always welcome in the Haruwin, and the aging Michael Angelus makes his first public appearance in years – later described by H’gog’navich as “his only prolonged period of lucidity in the last twenty years of his life”. On Easter Sunday, Great Chief Pius summons the people of the Haruwin to a massive gathering in the main square of Ona Yagich, where he says he will reveal the First Great Secret of Zhangzi H’gich. He is joined on stage by Zhangzi himself, and surprisingly by Rafael. Pius announces that, “Zhangzi Hg’ich, on his voyage discovered many things and many places, only a few of which we have allowed to be known. The first great secret is an islands many miles into the Southern Ocean, far distant from any land, and inhabited by no man. Zhangzi Hg’ich found this island after hearing tell of it from traders in Africa, and returned to it after his time in Orissa. To the Europeans, he said, it is too far and to cold. To us, however, it is beautiful and fruitful land surrounded by waters teeming which whales, perfectly suited for our hardy guanaco, and warmer than my own home island of K’onip! We will take this land as our Selk’nam destiny, and extend our Haruwin across the great waters! We wondered what to call this new land, but the return of our national hero was a divine inspiration. This new land shall be settled in his name, and called Yagich Rafael!”
 * Colonists are recruited from around the Haruwin, especially from K’onip where800px-Christmas_Harbour_Kerguelens_Land,_1811.jpg the people are hardiest and whaling the prime industry, but also many from the rural areas of the Haruwin. A fleet of five passenger ships, five naval frigates and ten fully-crewed whaling ships is sent to settle the new land, with plans to send more ships over the next year. The ships leave at the start of the Southern spring in September. After sailing through the spring, they make landfall on Yagich Rafael (OTL Kerguelen Island) on November 4th. They immediately set up a whaling camp (site of OTL Port-aux-Français) which, which in the hurry is not given a name different from “Yagich Rafael”. Geographers eventually come to call it “Yagich Rafael Yagich” to differentiate the city from the island. A number of the farming families from K’onip settle farther inland, where they find tundra grasses well suited to their the wooly guanacos brought with them. These settlers make one o800px-Pringlea_antiscorbutica_(old)_edit.jpg the most important discoveries in Selk’nam agricultural history, a cabbage-like plant that thrives in the tundra soil (OTL Kerguelen Cabbage). The plant is called “Rafael Bread” by settlers, who are so excited that they insist that the next supply ship carry seeds back to their native K’onip, where it will be one of the few vegetables that can grow.
 * Great Brython's Brythonic Lingusitic, Heraldic, and Vexillogical Society is busily at work attempting to create a new language, based on Welsh, English, Breton, and Celtic. A large amount of the language is completed, and some commentators say Brythonic is "a toned-down Welsh to make the English feel more inclined to learn it." The military grows. When Barcud Coch Castell is completed, Evan III, extremely proud of his new home, invites all of Brython to come view his castle. Since many Welsh respect Rafael immensely, they all make there way to the castle. They are enraged to find, that when they arrive, only the wealthy and nobility are able to enter and join the party; the rest must wait in the snow. News from De Mor Tir comes in, saying the Selk'nam have decided to colonize Anghyfannedd Islands - the Desolation Islands. We caution that the island cannot serve as much more than a trade post, but our people in Caer Anial (reduced to Reunion and Mauritius), will happily trade with Yagich Rafael. Meanwhile, from Prussia, or Ambassador returns with secrets of steel, for which we thank the Prussians. We offer a military alliance.
 * Selk'nam Diplomacy: We thank the Brythons for their advice, but we have been living in these condidtions for years and our agriculture is suited to the climate. We already farm guanacos on the much less hospitable island of K'onip, from which we drew most of the herders in the colonial party.To them,Yagich Rafael is a tropical paradise.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: Military alliance accepted.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km.  The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. Vassalization of Hobyo and Somalia nears finilization, planned for next year. New South Wales grows its economy and military, as Maori Catholicism continues to spread. The Chono Haruwin and the Huarpe Haruwin combine into the Welsh Haruwin of the Huarpe and Chono.
 * Normandy: The military and economy expand. The Hudson Bay Colony expands by 5000 sq km. Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km.
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Neu Berlin expands 4500 sq km around the French colony and Vinland expands 4500 sq km north along the Antillian coast. Chimu expands 10,000 sq km north. All vassals, etc, expand their economies. A stronger sense of a different German identity spreads through all of the encompassed territories, thanks to the recent great victories. Urbanization also continues.
 * Mali: Mali expands 10,000 sq km. to the NE. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof contribute to the economy.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. A large sense of patriotism is also born and thousands join the army. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading.
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands:The King continues to expand the military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland, Cleves expand economy and military. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * Ethiopia: continues to expand the military, economy and infrastructure, as well as those of the vassals. The industrial base of the empire continues to expand with official government backing. The expansion of the ethnic Ethiopian population continues, displacing the native populations.  The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km.

1766

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries. Meanwhile, industrialization continues in Aragon, and in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Portugal, Maria de Noronha gives birth to a boy, who is named João. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, the attempts to influence Mutapa continue, and Loanda also expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4300 sq km and Itatim expands 4200 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL Mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More Fertilisers are created and used on fields. Air Furnace continues to be studied upon.
 * Ethiopia continues to expand the military, economy and infrastructure, as well as those of the vassals. The industrial base of the empire continues to expand with official government backing. The expansion of the ethnic Ethiopian population continues, displacing the native populations.  The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selknam: The colony at Yagich Rafael expands 1000 sq km as more herders arrive. Whaling facilities are constructed as it is anticipated that Yagich Rafael will equal, and possibly, surpass K'onip and Miyako Yagich as a whaling center of the Selk'nam. "Rafael Bread" seeds arrive in K'onip, where it is quickly realized that they grow better than any local vegetable. Both K'onip and Yagich Rafael begin planting large field of Rafael Bread, and the crop even spreads to the Selk'nam mainland. Whaling ships in the area of Yagich Rafael discover massive beds of kelp around the island, which they find edible. Massive amounts of kelp are brought back to the settlement to serve as a vegetable, while some enterprising fishermen among the colonists begin kelp farming by dropping ropes weighted with stones, attached to floating bouys.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: The King, upset at his authority being challenged, orders the Home Secretary to issue a warrant for his arrest, however the police bumble the arrest and allow Aldersson to escape to Prague. In Prague General Aldersson amasses his troops, and by May a popular revolt is underway nationwide, Aldersson plans his march for next year. Enraged at being fooled declares the Reichstag closed and dismisses cabinet, the first time in Bavarian history.(This king is actaully mentally unstable, ergo his reactions)  The public begins to clamour that a "real" king would never be so weak, and would never betray the trust of the Reichstag, whom appointed him. Many members of the Reichstag begin throwing in their money and support behind Aldersson. Aldersson thanks  Prince Madoc IV, in donating funds. Gordon Freitag develops the steam engine in a workshop in Baden. This invention is believed to change the world. A massive urbanisation of Munchen and Stuttgart begin as people leave the countryside for jobs in Bavaria's booming factory sector.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. Cautious with the volitile situation in Europe, security is doubled.
 * Bavarian Java:  Javan citizens begin clamouring for more independence. Military continues expanding.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. The Governor oversees the growth of industry in Australis. Military expands. General Kossack mourns the loss of his wife, who succumbed to consumption whilst only 27 years of age, leaving Kossack with his two young children Susan, aged nine, and Rupert, aged four.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 61st to 65th improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 81st to 85th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More rifles are built. More schools are built.
 * France: Military and navy are built up. While this, the philosopher Jean Baptist d'assur of Franco-Carthaginian origin, writes the "New Popular contract  " which recognizes the right path that many of the monarchies of the European continent have taken to keep their peoples relatively safe and happy about their lifestyle, something that historically was never seen before this era. However, like many of its predecessors it starts criticizing the great failures of nations - such as the Germans and the previously used Scandinavians - as examples. Nations that, although big, have proven to be defeated by nations of smaller size - or by enemies - and although they have successfully defeated many, this doesn't mean that they are undefeatable at all. For the first time in several years criticizes the German empires, and criticizes the weakness of others including France, for its Inability to put the German empire down as a threat. The government, however, keeps its opinion hidden, and says that it is the freedom of any French to say their thoughts, but that no French outside the senate, knows anything of the political life France has endured in the last century. He uses as an example the German invasion of Burgundy that took the regions of actual Picardy from Burgundy, after the war with the Netherlands, French law system renewed mainly by the pushing philosophical movements to add the freedom of speech as a basic law to the people, of every French nation or member of the Imperial League, the trading with other empires continue as many traders from Carthage and New Judea criss cross the countries and, further more, crossing the Neptunic Ocean (Pacific). Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 2250 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up, School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage: expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.   Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Garcia IX's offer is accepted.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: Military and navy are built up.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Papal States Diplomacy: The Papal States ask that France stop claiming us as their Vassal. Note: Sein, why the heck did you delete my name from Papal States? Even though I posted last a month ago my last move was to declare myself a protectorate of Wales.


 * Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Large scale use of the waterwheel continues to occur in the Italian heartlands - especially around Florence. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Romania, Padang and Malacca continue to expand their economies. Greece and Siam continue to upgrade their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 3100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Federation builds up its economy as the Federation industrializes. Sheik Ghassan of Al-Hasa is elected Sultan this year, and the new Sultan meets with Emir Najeeb of Muscat to discuss his plans to gain power over the Dimurati Kingdom. After discussions with other Sheiks, Emirs and politicians on the matter, the elderly Sheik Boulos of Vanak proposes marrying off his eldest and only daughter, to the Dimurati Prince so that the Dimurats and Federation are joined in dynastic union. The politicians agree to the plan and organise marriage between Prince Da'ud of the Dimurats and Princess Hawwa of Vanak. Elsewhere, the vassalization of Tanimbarkai concludes with the King agreeing to become a vassal of the Federation. With Tanimbarki a vassal now, General Kedar starts his invasion of Bima to annex the rest of the small nation into the Kupang colony.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 1500 sq km inland and Nusantara expanding 3100 sq km deeper into Sulawesi Island. King Joshua continues to promote education and industrialization. The King approaches Normandy about their protectorate becoming part of the Levant, offering generous trade treaties with Normandy if they agree to give up Beja to the Levant.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The 48 year old Al-Khalil colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Caliphate also begins large scale improvements to agriculture using Baghdad methods to improve output such as fertilizers and rest years. Small air furnace factories are built in large cities, too. However, the Caliphate's small tax budget remains a problem and the Sheiks continue to consider joining the larger and much richer Arabian Federation to help prop up their own Sheikdoms. Also, Caliph Abdullah of Jazan dies this year, and the Imams begin voting on a new Caliph to be elected and organising the late Caliph Abdullah's funeral.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spreads new agricultural ideas causing agricultural output reaches an all time high thanks to these new methods. The Royal Scientific continues research on chemicals and chemical production increases lots. The Ministry of Industry continues to promote industrialized technologies such as air furnaces and the new steam engines. Sultan Abdul-Ra'uf opens up the first free public hospital in Baghdad, which is funded by the Sultan's own personal fortune. The Royal Abdul-Ra'uf Hospital becomes very popular quickly and attracts the best doctors to come to study at the hospital.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its military and Sultan Ibrahim begins his Haji this year and to pay his respects at Caliph Abdullah's funeral.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the new international port city of Port Foalhavahi, capital of the Foalhavahi Islands colony brings lots of revenue in for the Maldive's government.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy as the republic integrates the new territories into the republic and tries to pay off its debt to the Arabian Federation.
 * UMSHM: The Saxon military is built up. Many voices in the Landtag voice their support for Aldersson, and the King-Duke secretly sends him a monetary gift through secure channels. The occupied states in the West are almost ready to be annexed. Saxon inspectors are posted to every Anhaltese battalion to keep a closer eye on the Annists, who still constitute a largish portion of the population. Saxon West Africa is expanded 1000 sq km into the Gabon Triangle. Saxon Australis, finally connected, expands into the peninsula 1000 sq km. Work begins on a road between Saint Boniface and Saint Thomas.
 * Cyprus: continues to expand its army and navy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km, and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands:The King continue to expand ther military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland, Cleves expand economy and military. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * Great Brython's Brythonic Linguisitic, Heraldic and Vexillogical Society has almost been completed, with most common words already decided upon. Now begins the difficult process of instructing all school children in the language. To achieve this, new schools are created and old ones are re-invigorated. The secrets of Konigsberg Steel are made known to wealthy aristocrats who then begin to create their own small plants for the material. Eventually, a small count outside of Cardiff has perfected a recipe, which he calls "Cardiff steel." All other steel plants are bought out or shut down.  The economy grows. After the incident at Barcud Coch Castell last year, there has been major talk of overthrowing King Evan III. Evan caught wind of this story, and executed 50 believed conspirators. This led to a group of peasants from Birmingham, the city where the consipators were from, to take arms and march to Avalon. When they realized how they would fail they laid down there arms, but were still massacred, with over 500 dead. At this point, the English, Scottish, Breton, and Irish governments renounced King Evan III as king and declared Prince Madoc IV as the rightful Emperor of Brython. Madoc, who was a leading member of the underground movement, took up arms with a number of Welsh troops, who he has been leading. (Madoc was a general in the Army.) Finally, all rebel forces have been mobilized and are preparing to strike the King at Avalon.
 * Just for clarification, Cardiff Steel would be basically identical to Konigsberg Steel, except it would make better use of Brython's national resources for production, whereas Konigsberg Steel is just for Prussia. Ultimately little change can occur.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km.  The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. Hobyo and Somalia are vassalized. New South Wales grows its economy and military, as Maori Catholicism continues to spread. The Welsh Haruwin is officially disbanded due to infighting amongst the tribespeople. Welsh citizens are evacuated to safer De Mor Tir.
 * ​Brython Diplomacy: We ask France to sell their part of Hobyo.
 * Normandy: The HBC (Hudson Bay Colony) expands by 5000 sq km. Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km and advance the military and economy.
 * Mali: Mali expands 10,000 sq km. to the SE. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof contribute to the economy.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: Trade continues. The elections to the Junkerrat occur and a majority is won by the pro-Adligenrat Germanic faction in alliance with the Orthodox faction, while the anti-Adligenrat Catholic faction wins a large amount of seats. The Junkerrat is tasked with managing day to day government and executive action, leaving legislation to the Adligenrat. Rural Catholics become more irate. The Memelburg iron factory continues construction. Meanwhile, the Herr aus Prūsa goes to meet with the rebellious Bavarian General Aldersson (arriving next year). (economic turn)
 * Laītawiskas Protektorat: The local military is maintained. Meanwhile, the Herr aus Laītawa makes preparations to remove nationalistic Lithuanians from the protectorate and give the people a new nationalism.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. A large sense of patriotism is also born and thousands join the army. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading.
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Neu Berlin expands 4500 sq km around the French colony and Vinland expands 4500 sq km north along the Antillian coast. Chimu expands 10,000 sq km north. All vassals, etc, expand their economies. A stronger sense of a different German identity spreads through all of the encompassed territories, thanks to the recent great victories. Urbanization also continues. Pluricontinentalism catches on in Germanic territories and becomes a very popular idea.
 * Papal States: Military grows. We ask all catholic nations to give is colonial land. The Pope sends missionarys everywhere. We ask that Rome is returned.

1767

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries. Meanwhile, industrialization continues in Aragon, and in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in León, Beatriz de Távora gives birth to a girl, who is named Sancha. Meanwhile in Castille, Garcia IV dies, and is succeeded by his son Nuño, who is crowned as ""By The Grace of God, Nuño II, King of Castille, Toledo, Jaén, Cantabria and Murcia, Duke of Huete, Pastrana, Peñafiel, Soría and Villalba, Marchess of Auñón, La Adrada and Malagón and Count of Alcaudete, Bañares, Castrojeriz and Villalobos". Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, the attempts to influence Mutapa continue, and Loanda also expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4300 sq km and Itatim expands 4200 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL Mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More Fertilisers are created and used on fields. Air furnace continues to be studied upon, and soon one is built.
 * Great Haruwin of the Selknam: Yagich Rafael expands by 800 sq km. Kelp farming continues to become a major industry in Yagich Rafael, and the whaling catches are plentiful. Rafael Bread becomes a major food crop on K’onip and enables a population boom on the island due to increased nutrition. Rafael Bread becomes so popular that it is even planted on the mainland and in the Teushen areas (where it’s hardiness is not required but where it nonetheless grows well). Kelp farming experiments also begin around the Selk’nam mainland based on the success in Yagich Rafael. Shiploads of dried kelp are sent to Caer Anial and to the Mononobe – as both the Welsh and Japanese cultures are known consumers of sea vegetables and the Selk’nam hope to open trade in what they consider the highest quality dried kelp in the world. Some people even go so far as to say that kelp may eventually replace whales as the chief product of Yagich Rafael, but the bountiful catches lead many to dismiss this as wishful thinking.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 2250 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly. France offers the Welsh to sell Hobyo, if they agree to give the same amount of pixels for the French Northern Sfrican exclave. French offers the Inhabitants of Nouvelle Bourgogne a Dominion-like state. They accept to get further independence, but not full.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up, School system grow and the nation builds from the war
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.   Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.Garcia IX's offer is accepted.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: Military and navy are built up.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up
 * China expands its military and economy. New Manchuria expands by 4000 sq km.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: General Aldersson marches into Munchen, the King orders the military to attack the General, but much to his astonishment they kneel before the General and declare allegience to his throne. Enraged, the King flies into a fit and challenges Aldersson to a duel. Aldersson agreed. Later that week the King and Aldersson dueled in the palace courtyard. General Aldersson is wounded by the king's hidden sniper. When the populace saw this they stormed the palace and hung the King on the spot. A wounded General Aldersson is crowned " The Rightful and most honourable Ruler and Monarch of Bavaria and Her sovereign holdings." A national parade is held in the new King Aldersson's honour. Aldersson reopens the Reichstag and undues many of the changes forced by the corrupt King. Aldersson orders the Royal Scribes to scour his name from Bavarian history.  Gordon Freitag develops the steam engine in a workshop in Baden. This invention is believed to change the world. A massive urbanisation of Munchen and Stuttgart begin as people leave the countryside for jobs in Bavaria's booming factory sector. The military expands.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. Aldersson is recognised as rightful ruler.
 * Bavarian Java:  Javan citizens begin clamouring for more independence. Military continues expanding.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. King Aldersson appoints Kossack as new Governor of Australis. Kossack applies himself steadily to his new job and begins a massive list of improvements.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands:The King continue to expand ther military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama expand economy and military. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland
 * Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Large scale use of the waterwheel continues to occur in the Italian heartlands - especially around Florence. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Romania, Padang and Malacca continue to expand their economies. Greece and Siam continue to upgrade their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 66th to 70th improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 86th to 90th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More rifles are built. More schools are built.
 * Myanmmar Diplomacy: @Japan and China, which country can Myanmmar invade?
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Air furnaces shipped in from European nations continue to arrive in the southern part of the Empire. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Agricultural techniques copied from Europe continue use in the larger farming provinces. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Trade offer is still open Italy (by way of Australia). Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * UMSHM: The Landtag votes to recognise Andersson's government as legitimate, and to recognise him as King of Bavaria. The military is expanded and improved. In agriculture, certain wealthier farmers begin using new fertilisers devised by students at Kassel University. Saxon West Africa is expanded 1000 sq km into the Gabon triangle. The Royal African Regiment is expanded. In Australis, work on the Boniface-Thomas road continues, although not at a particularly fast pace. The Governor orders the Royal Australis Regiment to the peninsula to finally take the remaining section of non-Saxon land. The Guinea Schutzgebiet establishes an elected Landtag, in which all adult white males are allowed to vote. It also establishes its own army, with a professional regiment and local militias.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its economy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Crete expands its economy.
 * Cyrenaica expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 * Russsia expands military, works on industry, and prepares for war. Kanada expands 8500 sq km, Novorossiya 500 sq km.
 * Great Brython works to continue its education, and now re-education program following the Royal Society's decisions about the new Brythonic language. Cardiff Steel begins to become a needed commodity for the military of Brython. King Evan III, nervous about his hold on the government, hires mercenaries and equips them with expensive Cardiff, and more readily available, Konigsberg Steel.  The military grows. With Evan III's hiring of mercenaries, the whole Brythonic army has defected, citing that Evan has no faith in his own troops. A large battle takes place outside of Cardiff, called the Battle of Llyni Wood. Following the defeat of Evan's mercenary forces, Madoc had secured the city, receiving huge support and his troops are doubled by local artisans, merchants, and other city-folk. Then, Madoc marched to Avalon, where he was poised to win a devastating victory. Evan decided to challenge his brother to a duel however, to settle the dispute as men. Madoc reluctantly accepted, and the two men met at the main gardens of the House of Parliament. As they dueled, Madoc struck Evan in his heart, thus gravely injuring the King. Although Madoc immeadiately ordered medical attention to his brother, Evan III had died. Madoc IV is crowned in Avalon, as His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor Madoc IV of Great Brython, Lord Protector of the Blessed Brythonic and Albanic Isles, 'King of Wales and Scotland, Defender of the Holy Welsh-Roman Catholic Faith, and Sovereign High Commander of the Order of the Leek. Madoc's first order is to allign himself with King Aldersson of Bavaria, who also overthrew a tyranical leader.
 * Wales seeks to reconfirm and restrengthen its alliance with Bavaria.
 * King Aldersson of Bavaria affirms the alliance.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km.  The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. Hobyo and Somalia begin to talk of unification. New South Wales grows its economy and military, as Maori Catholicism continues to spread.
 * The WTC agrees to sell lands to Numidia, and orders Morocco to expand the same amount of pixels of French Hobyo to the south of Numidia, and then sells it to France.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 3100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Federation builds up its economy as the Federation industrializes. Sultan Ghassan praises General Kedar for his quick victory over Bima to annex the rest of Bima into the Kupang colony. Following the many discussions between many politicians on the matter, the elderly Sheik Boulos of Vanak marries off his eldest and only daughter, Princess Hawwa to Crown Prince Da'ud of the Dimurats. The Elderly Dimurati King and Sheik Boulos of Vanak both give their blessing to the marriage and the dynastic union agreement with the Sheikdom of Vanak being annexed into the Dimurati Kingdom once Sheik Boulos dies and his daughter Hawwa and his son-in-law Prince Da’ud inherit the Sheikdom. Another massive political event happens in the Federation happens this year: following the death of the heir-less Sheik Azeem of Sharjah this year, arguments break out over who should inherit the Sheikdom of Sharjah, with many nobles, Sheiks and Emirs arguing for control of the State. To end the legal problems, the Sheik council decides to take advantage of the situation and ignoring the various weak claims to the Sharjah throne. Thus the Council transforms Sharjah state into Federal territory and make Sharjah the new capital of the Federation. Sharjah District Capital loses its votes in the Sheik council but gives a neutral territory for the Federal government and Sultan to rule the Federation from. This then sparks several building projects in Sharjah D.C including a grand new Sheik council building, Sultan palace and grand new buildings for all of the government ministries. Elsewhere, the Federation begin vassalizing the Qoyunlu Empire.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 1500 sq km inland and Nusantara expanding 3100 sq km deeper into Sulawesi Island. King Joshua continues to promote education and industrialization. The King is disappointed with Normandy over the Beja and asks for negotiations to continue.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The 49 year old Al-Khalil colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Caliphate also begins large scale improvements to agriculture using Baghdad methods to improve output such as fertilizers and rest years. Small air furnace factories are built in large cities, too. Sheik Mohammed of Najran wins the Emir elections this year to get his second term in power. Elsewhere, the Imans vote Iman Abdul-Majid of Doha to become the new Caliph.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spreads new agricultural ideas causing agricultural output reaches an all-time high thanks to these new methods. The Royal Scientific continues research on chemicals and chemical production increases lots. The Ministry of Industry continues to promote industrialized technologies such as air furnaces and the new steam engines. Sultan Abdul-Ra'uf travels to the Qoyunlu Empire to better relations with the northern neighbours and to help them industrialize. The Royal Abdul-Ra'uf Hospital continues to innovate in medical practices, too.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its military and Sultan Ibrahim returns from Mecca this year following his Hajj and Caliph Abdullah's funeral.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the new international port city of Port Foalhavahi, capital of the Foalhavahi Islands colony brings lots of revenue in for the Maldives.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy as the republic integrates the new territories into the republic and tries to pay off its debt to the Arabian Federation.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. A large sense of patriotism is also born and thousands join the army. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading.
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * Ethiopia continues to expand the military, economy and infrastructure, as well as those of the vassals. The industrial base of the empire continues to expand with official government backing. The expansion of the ethnic Ethiopian population continues, displacing the native populations.  The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km.
 * Russia updates economy. Novorossiya expands 6500 sq km Kanada by 2500 sq km
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Neu Berlin expands 4500 sq km around the French colony and Vinland expands 4500 sq km north along the Antillian coast. Chimu expands 10,000 sq km north. All vassals, etc, expand their economies. A stronger sense of a different German identity spreads through all of the encompassed territories, thanks to the recent great victories. Urbanization also continues. Pluricontinentalism catches on in Germanic territories and becomes a very popular idea.

1768

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries. Meanwhile, industrialization continues in Aragon, and in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Navarra, Francisca de Chatillon gives birth to a girl, who is named Muniadona. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, the attempts to influence Mutapa continue, and Loanda also expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4300 sq km and Itatim expands 4200 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL Mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More Fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its economy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 3000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 3000 sq km.
 * China expands New Manchuria by 8000 sq km and Baitudi by 4000 sq km. The military and economy expands.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 71st to 75th improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 81st to 95th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More rifles are built. More schools are built.
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Neu Berlin expands 4500 sq km around the French colony and Vinland expands 4500 sq km north along the Antillian coast. Chimu expands 10,000 sq km north. All vassals, etc, expand their economies. A stronger sense of a different German identity spreads through all of the encompassed territories, thanks to the recent great victories. Urbanization also continues. Pluricontinentalism catches on in Germanic territories and becomes a very popular idea.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Air furnaces shipped in from European nations continue to arrive in the southern part of the Empire. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Agricultural techniques copied from Europe continue use in the larger farming provinces. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Trade offer is still open Italy (by way of Australia). Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern King Aldersson oversees a massive expansion of the military and updating of the economy due to industry. Gordon Freitag's steam engine becomes indispensable in factories. Stuttgart Steel Co. is founded. A massive urbanisation of Munchen and Stuttgart begins as people leave the countryside for jobs in Bavaria's booming factory sector. The military expands. The University of Munchen discovers a slew of new chemical elements to add to the periodic table.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. Aldersson is recognised as rightful ruler.
 * Bavarian Java:  Javan citizens begin clamouring for more independence. Military continues expanding.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. King Aldersson appoints Kossack as new Governor of Australis. Kossack applies himself steadily to his new job and begins a massive list of improvements.
 * Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Large scale use of the waterwheel continues to occur in the Italian heartlands - especially around Florence. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Romania, Padang and Malacca continue to expand their economies. Greece and Siam continue to upgrade their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continues to expand ther military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama expand economy and military. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 3100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Federation builds up its economy as the Federation industrializes. The elderly Sheik Boulos of Vanak dies this year, his throne passing onto Princess Hawwa of Vanak and her husband Crown Prince Da'ud of the Dimurats. The Sheikdom is annexed into the Dimurati Kingdom and the current Dimurati King is put under pressure to step down. This historical event is the first time a Sheikdom state has left the Federation. From the new capital of Sharjah D.C, Sultan Ghassan oversees the construction of new government buildings and organising the new Federal based government department to run the domestic affairs of the new Sharjah Federal territory. Elsewhere, the Federation continue vassalizing the Qoyunlu Empire.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 1500 sq km inland and Nusantara expanding 3100 sq km deeper into Sulawesi Island. King Joshua continues to promote education and industrialization. The King also decides to open up a series of free public hospitals in the 4 regional capitals of the Levant as these capitals grow greatly in population, causing more disease outbreaks in the cramped capital cities.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The 50 year old Al-Khalil colony expands 2000 sq km inland, too. Emir Mohammed of Najran meets the other Sheiks and Caliph Abdul-Majid to discuss the Caliphate abandoning its own separate government and becoming part of the Arabian Federation itself. The meeting concludes with the Sheiks all being for it and the Caliph agreeing as long as he remains the spiritual leader of the Federation and head of Islam. The sheiks draw up some desired constitutional changes which they want the Federation to implement before becoming part of the Federation.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spreads new agricultural ideas causing agricultural output reaches an all-time high thanks to these new methods. The Royal Scientific continues research on chemicals and chemical production increases lots. The Ministry of Industry continues to promote industrialized technologies such as air furnaces and the new steam engines. The Royal Abdul-Ra'uf Hospital continues to innovate in medical practices, too.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its military and Sultan Ibrahim sets up his own privately funded Royal Hospital in the Kuwaiti Capital to help better public health. The Royal Kuwait Hospital begins competing with the Royal Abdul-Ra’uf Hospital for better medical innovations and draws patients in from Southern Baghad and the Northern states of the Arabian Federation.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the new international port city of Port Foalhavahi, capital of the Foalhavahi Islands colony brings lots of revenue in for the Maldives.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy as the republic integrates the new territories into the republic and tries to pay off its debt to the Arabian Federation.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selknam: Yagich Rafael expands by 800 sq km. Kelp farming continues to expand on Yagich Rafael as more settlers pour in. Kelping overtakes guanaco herding as the colony's primary agricultural venture, and new settlers scurry to stake their claims as the waters around the colony are divided into plots for commercial kelp farms. A few kelpers have returned to the mainland and teach the local seamen to cultivate new kelp beds, and many Selk'nam start cultivating the crop - which is already beloved by settlers on Yagich Rafael and K'onip. On Yagich Rafael, a few Taoist settlers teach the kelpers to process their product into Japanese style Kombu for trade with the Mononobe. Wales and Japan, please let me know if you want to engage in the kelp trade. I am sitting on some massive kelp beds around OTL Kerguelen as I have a ton of this stuff.
 * Shogun Mononobe Tadayoshi is interested to engage in the kelp trade.
 * King Madoc IV of Great Brython is interested in the kelp trade, and offers to sell 100 dodo birds (great for hunting!) from Caer Anial to Yagich Rafael for 20 tons of kelp.
 * Selk'nam Diplomacy: We are happy to accept the dodos in trade - although we believe this kelp to be worth at least 150 birds - 75 of which must be shipped to the Selk'nam mainland, not Yagich Rafael.
 * Normandy: King Louis and his children are killed in a ship wreck in the English Channel. The Queen is the only surviving member of the immediate royal family, as she was in Cherbourg at the time of the accident. The Royal Council convenes six hours after the incident in Rouen, to discuss sucession and emergency procedures. The country begins to feel the effect of instability, as no legal heir to the Norman dynasty appears. By October, many noble factions have laid claim to the throne, including a powerful Norman house, House Hrvatineux, descended from Bohemian royalty. In other news, Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km. HBC expands by 5000 sq km.
 * The German Kaiser proposes his candidacy for the Norman throne, as he is the fourth cousin of the deceased King. (Can we make this work? Up to you.)
 * UMSHM: Fertilisers begin to be used by more and more farmers, who find that the initial cost is outweighed by the rewards fairly quickly. Scientists at Kassel University publish findings on new, practical ways to use the recently discovered elements, and many people begin using them for those practical purposes. The military is expanded. In the colonies: Saxon Australis expands 1000 sq km up into the peninsula, and work continues on the Boniface-Thomas road. Saxon West Africa expands 1000 sq km into the Gabon triangle. Anhalt's military is built up, and the Guinea Schutzgebiet works on improving its infrastructure.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. A large sense of patriotism is also born and thousands join the army. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading.
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * Great Brython works to continue its education, and now re-education program following the Royal Society's decisions about the new Brythonic language. Cardiff Steel is quickly growing to surpass imports of Konigsberg Steel, and the progress made by Steel causes new investments in a technology popular in Italy - the air furnace. The economy grows. Madoc IV is much more popular than his predecessor, his brother Evan III. Madoc IV is looking for a wife.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km.  The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. Hobyo and Somalia continue talk of unification. New South Wales grows its economy and military, as Maori Catholicism continues to spread.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: The Junkerrat begins to show strong divisions, and the elected officials are nicknamed 'little lords' for their ability to directly rule over their constituency. Meanwhile a leading Catholic noble begins to stir up trouble in the south. The Memelburg iron factory finishes and production begins. The Herr aus Prūsa dies, leaving the space vacant, the Adligenrat discusses a replacement although they are undecided on who should. (economic turn)
 * Laītawiskas Protektorat: Intending to maintain order in the new protectorate, the Herr aus Laītawa instates three new laws that outlaw speaking Lithuanian outside the home, create a Prussian education system and creates a specific law enforcement group that is given the right to judge people instantly rather than bring them before a court or noble, these Gemeine Magistrat (or common magistrate) use the new laws to catch out Nationalistic Lithuanians and begin subjugating the less pro-Prussian population. (military turn)
 * Ethiopia continues to expand the military, economy and infrastructure, as well as those of the vassals. The industrial base of the empire continues to expand with official government backing. The expansion of the ethnic Ethiopian population continues, displacing the native populations. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km. Scientific research is carried out within the empire, with much thought and research given to the organization of cultures, societies and military organizations.

1769
 Massive droughts start in Bengal 
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries. Meanwhile, in Aragon, industrialization continues, and an inventor called Artau de Cruilles demonstrates an steam-powered artillery tractor, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, the attempts to influence Mutapa continue, and Loanda also expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, the colony of Loanda is renamed as Angola. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 8500 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL Mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More Fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Yagich Rafael expands by 800 sq km. Two flocks of 75 dodo birds are released respectively on the Selk'nam mainland and Yagich Rafael. About 60% of the birds die through the cold winter, but the remaining ones survive to breed a hardier strain of dodos suited to the climate. Great Chief Pius declares that no one may hunt dodos for ten years in hopes that the population will become more established. Kelp farming continues to expand and kelp becomes and integral part of the Selk'nam diet. In Miyako Yagich, the Taoists attempt to use their new crop to emulate Japanese sushi that some scholars have seen on trips to Japan. However, the resulting dish (lacking rice) usually consists of shredded Rafeal Bread cabbage and cooked fish wrapped in whole kelp leaves. While the Japanese vistors insist that they have never seen such a thing before, the dish is somehow labeled by street vendors as "Sashi Mononobe" and the name sticks (this dish is still widely available on the streets of that city.)
 * Diplomatic Message to Wales: Great Chief Pius, in consultation with the local chiefs and the House of Tuch'huelpe, notes that Praxedes Hgichin'Tuchuelpe'nam, the eldest great-granddaughter of Cornelius Tuch'huelpe and the great-great-granddaughter of David Chongat Yagich, is come of marriageable age. She is also a trained acrobat. She is offered as a bride to Madoc IV as wife fitting to freedom loving and benevolent Welsh monarch.
 * Emperor Madoc IV of Great Brython, King of Wales and Scotland asks to marry Praxedes Hgichin'Tuchuelpe'nam, noting that his grand-father's favorite event was the Selk'nam circus he attended which Cornelius led.
 * An European noble marrying a native american? Xenophobia, politics, racism and such would make this event just nonexistent. It's political suicide and completely undermines the colonial dominance which imperialist nations need to legitify themselves.
 * I have to protest here. If you disallow this marriage you are throwing out the last century worth of history in this timeline. Consider the following: We exist in a world where India is an industrial power. The Mayan Empire still exists. The Japanese AND Chinese, along with the Indians, are colonial powers. The Atlantic slave trade does not exist. The Spanish colonial empire (which developed a lot of ideas about Native Americans) never existed becasue the Portuguese conquered Spain. The Selk'nam's aggressive Westernization has seen them widely embraced by Europe as a Christian nation on par with the rest of Christendom (that being the key to this marriage), and have even been allowed to build monestaries on European soil.  On top of that, Magedeburg has already had a ruler who was half Australian Aboriginal, and the Welsh king lives in a palace built by a Selk'nam architect who was considered the greatest European artisan of his generation.  Thanks to our "butterfly effect", this timeline is SIGNIFICANTLY less racist than OTL (which is not unrealistic based on events). Numerous events have frankly prohibited racism from developing to half the extent it has in the real world, and we CANNOT hold this timeline to OTL cultural moorings that were never allowed to develop in this world. Hence, TO DISALLOW THIS MARRIAGE WOULD BE ASB and in total conflict with history. Commandante Lemming (talk) 03:30, July 22, 2013 (UTC) 
 * Christendom is only like four countries...Christian or not, you're not in Europe. Wouldn't happen.
 * Already happened in Magedeburg. Are we going to go back and over-rule that? If they can do it, I can do it. Commandante Lemming (talk) 20:41, July 22, 2013 (UTC)
 * What already happened in Magdeburg?
 * They had a ruler (in their case a religious primate) who was half Aboriginal Australian (He was Bishop of of the Aru Islands). If we're going to call racism as the rule, then that never would have happened. Commandante Lemming (talk) 21:26, July 22, 2013 (UTC)
 * Cyprus continues to expand its economy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 3000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 3000 sq km.
 * Crete continues to expand its economy.
 * Cyrenaica expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Trade offer is still open Italy (by way of Australia). Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * Papal Sates: We ask for colonial labs from all the Catholic nations for a colonial base.
 * Papal States Diplomacy: The Papal States ask that France stop claiming us as there Vassal. Note: Sein, why the heck did you delete my name from Papal States? Even though I posted last a month ago my last move was to declare myself a protectorate of Wales.
 * The nation isn't even called "the Papal States" and is a vassal of France. You can't just declare yourself the protectorate of X. X has to claim you. And France claimed you first. First being a long time ago.
 * I became the Papal States in 1727 and I have not posted since 1730, but I have a right to my nation. Look at the archives if you don't believe me.
 * France made you their vassal between 1730 and now.


 * China expands New Manchuria by 8000 sq km and Baitudi by 4000 sq km. The military and economy both expand.
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Neu Berlin expands 4500 sq km around the French colony and Vinland expands 4500 sq km north along the Antillian coast. Chimu expands 10,000 sq km north. All vassals, etc, expand their economies. A stronger sense of a different German identity spreads through all of the encompassed territories, thanks to the recent great victories. Urbanization also continues. Pluricontinentalism catches on in Germanic territories and becomes a very popular idea. The steam engine invented by the Bavarians is reformed and used as a replacement for water mills. The first steam-powered mill has been born. Magnesium and chlorine are discovered. (Yeah, it's 30 years early. But something of the sort was envisioned OTL right after steam power caught on. What with the abolition of slavery, the whole industrialization process would really speed up in those territories (with no slavery.))
 * France: The military is built up, and the King Charles X dies leaving his son Louis XVI as ruler of the French kingdom, he with his 19 Years of knowledge and with the base of his father, The king is crowned as Emperor of Carthage (Titular) and King of France (Factual) and Dominus of the rest of the league. Soon he founds the city of Nouvelle Louisiane (OTL Bogota) and Institutes the new political changes to France he was planning, he also brings Picardy and Switzerland as allied French nations to this, and wishes to state to Normandy that the French Confederation should choose the next king to avoid weak kings and plausible overtaking from Germans or Welsh, being them the only real nearby nations that could be seeking to take them. the Several Philosopher see with hope the new ruler as the  one to bring redemption to France, to put France up to the status it once held, he again offers new Autonomy to Nouvelle Bourgogne. Several explorers from La baie rouge are sent in an envoy to contact China and to form an alliance they land in Hawaii where they contact the local government and relay said information. While returning, they are misled north and land near the Chinese and Ethiopian? colonies founding Baie d'Notre Dame, a colony in the Pacific. While this, Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 2250 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland. Bavarian steam engines are used to power the water fountains in the new Royal palace and in the grand French university planned to be made in Paris.
 * Lorraine: The military is built up, School system grows and the nation rebuilds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.  Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.Garcia IX's offer is accepted.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: Military and navy are built up.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 76th to 80th improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 96th to 100th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More rifles are built. More schools are built.
 * UMSHM: The military is expanded. The new fertilisers become more widely used, and a great many farmers reap the benefits. The Kassel University obtains one of the Bavarian steam-engines and experiments with its potential practical uses. A very small one is used as a water pump, pumping excess water from a troublesome coalmine near Zwickau. Saxon Australis continues its push to the tip of the peninsula (1000 sq km), and work continues on the Boniface-Thomas road. The main street in Saint Boniface begins to be paved, thanks to the new Burgermeister: Franz zu Mendau. He also offers poorer Saxons free one-way tickets to his city. In Saxon West Africa, the Governor focuses on economic development, especislla improving the port facilities. Anhalt expands its military, and some of the wealthy farmers begin using the new fertilisers. The Guinea Schutzgebiet works on improving education.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: A formal alliance is formed between the Orthodox faction and the Germanic faction to fight the increasing aggression and disruption from the Catholic faction. The noble in the south begins to create a strong support base from anti-Orthodox Catholics and Germanics for himself, talks are made about restoring the previous monarch and overthrowing the current government. The Government continues to reap the produce of the Konigsberg and Memelburg factories, trade continues to increase and talks begin about establishing a new factory. Upon hearing about the great Bavarian steam engines the Adligenrat offers to purchase some for use. Markus Amsel von Elbing is voted into the position of Herr aus Prūsa by the Adligenrat, hoping to have a strong leadership against the Catholic trouble makers. (eco turn)
 * Laītawiskas Protektorat: Internal violence is on the rise as the Gemeine Magistrat are having to deal with nationalist Lithuanian gangs, the Herr aus Laītawa maintains that the subjugation must continue to create a stable protectorate. He hires with funds from Prussia 1000 mercenaries to be temporary Gemeine Magistrat to assist maintaining order. (mil turn)
 * Great Brython works to continue its education and the universities at Cambridge, Oxford, and Cardiff are all doing extremely well, and begin to attract international students from noble families. Due to progress made by steel, the air furnace has caught on, and a steam engine is under development. In fear of running behind other European powers, King Madoc IV, gives subsidies to the universities for new discoveries. A young Scotsman, Craig McLean, has isolated and discovered nitrogen and oxygen. Research on these elements continue. McLean writes  Fire and Air, a Treatise of Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Combustion , which catches on in many scientific circles. The military grows.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km.  The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. They begin the process of vassalization, now that they are Christian-majority, Welsh speaking states. Hobyo and Somalia continue talk of unification. New South Wales grows its economy and military, also.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 3100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Federation builds up its economy as the Federation industrializes. The Federation backs up Princess Hawwa and her husband Crown Prince Da'ud of the Dimurats, and pressure grows on the current Dimurati King to step down. The pressure eventually works and the Dimurati King steps down in favour of his eldest son, Da’ud: thus firmly joining the Federation and Dimurati Kingdom in dynastic union. This historical event is the first time a Sheikdom state has left the Federation. Elsewhere, the Federation continue vassalizing the Qoyunlu Empire for the third year.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its economy as the newly crowned King Da’ud begins to industrialize the kingdom with help of the Federation. Queen Hawwa also starts to encourage Vanak to become the industrial heart of the Kingdom.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 1500 sq km inland and Nusantara expanding 3100 sq km deeper into Sulawesi Island. King Joshua continues to promote education and industrialization. The King also opens up the new industrial region of Sinai as factories are built along the coastline, to power their steam engines with the sea in the arid region. But it is quickly discovered that sea water ruins the engines so massive water purification factories to boil the salty sea water into clean usable steam engine water are built.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The Al-Khalil colony expands 2000 sq km inland, too. Emir Mohammed of Najran calls a vote of the Sheiks to finalize the constitutional changes and other demands to be made to the Federation as requirements before they join the Federation.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spreads new agricultural ideas causing agricultural output reaches an all-time high thanks to these new methods. The Royal Scientific continues research on chemicals and chemical production increases lots. The Ministry of Industry continues to promote industrialized technologies such as air furnaces and the new steam engines. The Royal Abdul-Ra'uf Hospital continues to innovate in medical practices, too.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its military and Sultan Ibrahim asks for the Federation to act to stop all of their citizens plaguing the new Kuwaiti hospital for free treatment.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the new international port city of Port Foalhavahi, capital of the Foalhavahi Islands colony brings lots of revenue in for the Maldives.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy as the republic integrates the new territories into the republic and tries to pay off its debt to the Arabian Federation.
 * Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia start to use a steam-powered form of the waterwheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Romania, Padang and Malacca continue to expand their economies. Greece and Siam continue to upgrade their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies.
 * Ethiopia continues to expand the military, economy and infrastructure, as well as those of the vassals. The industrial base of the empire continues to expand with official government backing. The expansion of the ethnic Ethiopian population continues, displacing the native populations. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km.
 * Normandy: The Sucession Crisis intensifies in Normandy. Francois Hrvatineux earns supporters in Rouen and begins to build a militia to assault the Royal Council. Willaume Guyard, the current Monarch Representative of the Royal Council and de facto head of government, accepts France's invitation to aid in selecting the new King. However, unconfirmed reports from within the Council also imply interest in allowing discussion with the German Kaiser and his solutions to the current crisis. In other news, HBC expands by 5000 sq km while Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: (This is to make things more interesting, regardless of the outcome) Noticing the instability and succession crisis in Normandy, in secret the Herr aus Prūsa orders a force of agents to take to the nation and inspire a movement in favour of establishing a Norman Protectorate.
 * Mali: Mali expands 10,000 sq km. to the NE. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof advance the economy and military.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands:The King continue to expand ther military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama expand economy and military. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. A large sense of patriotism is also born and thousands join the army. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. In Bengal, farms dry up due to droughts, but reservoirs help crops grow with irrigation water. All across the nation, grain is sent to the Bengal region to help feed its people and it helps to make sure famine does not arise.
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.

1770
''' The droughts continue in Bengal, now, causing starvation. '''
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries. Meanwhile, in Navarra, Francisca de Chatillon gives birth to a girl, who is named Urraca, Meanwhile, in Aragon, industrialization continues, and Artau de Cruilles demonstrates an bigger version of his steam-powered artillery tractor, which he calls carreta a vapor and Meanwhile, in Castille, the canal's construction continues, and Nuño II dies. Having no children, the throne passes to his sister Berengaria, who assumes her brother's titles as Berengaria II, while her husband, the Emperor of Spain, becomes jure uxoris King of Castille as Pedro II.. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile amidst the attempts to influence Mutapa, Gonçalo da Silveira, a Portuguese Jesuit missionary, manages to make his way into the Mwenemutapa (the ruler of the Mutapa)'s court and convert him to Christianity.and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4250 sq km, while Bahia expands 4250 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL Mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More Fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern King Aldersson oversees a massive expansion of the military and updating of the economy due to industry. Gordon Freitag's steam engine becomes indispensable in factories. Stuttgart Steel Co. is founded. A massive urbanisation of Munchen and Stuttgart begins as people leave the countryside for jobs in Bavaria's booming factory sector. The military expands. The University of Munchen discovers a slew of new chemical elements to add to the periodic table. Water Wheels expand use. Coal mining really benefits from the boom in industry. Bavarian nationalism surges all over Bavaria, citing the almost fabled war of Independence hundreds of years ago against the corrupt and dying HRE.
 * Repeating the request from last turn Prussia offers large amounts of money for Bavarian steam engines to use. Also, Prussia asks Aldersson to reaffirm the Prusso-Bavarian Alliance and welcomes his rule as an already more stable one than the last.
 * Waaaayyy too early for steam powered trains.
 * Heh, thanks for pointing that out, posting and am extremely tired. Simple error.
 * trains? I have no trains, these are simple steam turbine things. And as for Prussia, yes our alliance is fine. And we give you permission to use or steam technologies. (I was not available last turn.)
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. Aldersson is recognised as rightful ruler.
 * Bavarian Java:  Javan citizens begin clamouring for more independence. Military continues expanding.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. King Aldersson appoints Kossack as new Governor of Australis. Kossack applies himself steadily to his new job and begins a massive list of improvements. Water Wheels make it to the colony, Hurem Freas discovers a large pocket of silver and a smaller vein of coal, mining immediately commences.
 * China sends aid to the area affected by the drought. New Manchuria expands by 8000 sq km and Baitudi expands by 1000 sq km.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: The Adligenrat raises concerns with the Junkerrat about the growing discontent in the south. The Herr aus Prūsa continues to secretly send agents to Normandy in hopes of supporting the creation of a friendly Norman Protectorate in the west, some Common Normans begin to take to the idea... (all yours, take this however you want, don't want to be intrusive). Markus Amsel orders that another draft be made of 5000 men specifically from men of the Germanic Church. (mil turn)
 * Laītawiskas Protektorat: Violence continues to increase however leading advisors to the Herr aus Laītawa state that this should begin to die down soon, unassured he offers Prussians large sums and land to move to the nation. He also redrafts new Gemeine Magistrats. (mil turn)
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Neu Berlin expands 4500 sq km east along the French colony and Vinland expands 4500 sq km north along the Antillian coast. Chimu expands 10,000 sq km north. All vassals, etc, expand their economies. A stronger sense of a different German identity spreads through all of the encompassed territories. Greater nationalism continues to take hold. Urbanization also continues. Pluricontinentalism catches on in Germanic territories and becomes a very popular idea. Steam mills continue to be built in the greater Berlin area, as well as in Copenhagen and Kroclaw.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up, School system grow and the nation builds from the war
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.   Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.Garcia IX's offer is accepted.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: Military and navy are built up.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: military and navy are built up
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 81st to 85th improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 101th to 105th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More rifles are built. More schools are built.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 3100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Federation builds up its economy as the Federation industrializes. The Federation continue vassalizing the Qoyunlu Empire for the fourth year, too which leads to Sultan Ghassan to begin plotting to bring Persia under the dominance of the Muslim bloc, too. Sultan Ghassan also announces a new scheme which will give each state its own public hospital, which he ties into the state university programme.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as King Da’ud prepares to invade Persia after meeting with Sultan Ghassan of the Federation and deciding that eastern Persia will come under Dimurati rule.
 * Netherlands can help...
 * Cool, I'll be sure to add you to the algorithm when I start this war
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland. The Duke of Nusantara orders to increase spice production in his Dukedom. King Joshua continues to promote education and industrialization, particularly in Sinai as now the water purification factories are built to fuel the factories. These industrial factories help to increase demand for cotton and Egyptian cotton farming grows lots.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as education is improved in the Caliphate. The Al-Khalil colony expands 2000 sq km inland, too. Emir Mohammed of Najran and the other Sheiks decide upon the constitutional changes they want to happen as a prerequisite for joining the Federation.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spreads new agricultural ideas causing Baghdad to feed most of the northern Arabian Federation, trading grain and food exports for slaves, spices and minerals from the Arabian colonies. The Royal Scientific continues research on chemicals and chemical production increases lots. The Ministry of Industry continues to promote industrialized technologies such as air furnaces and the new steam engines. The Royal Abdul-Ra'uf Hospital continues to innovate in medical practices, too.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait builds up its military and Sultan Ibrahim is pleased with the Federation starting their own hospital system, which begins to relive the strain on the Kuwaiti system.
 * The Maldives builds up its economy as the new international port city of Port Foalhavahi, capital of the Foalhavahi Islands colony brings lots of revenue in for the Maldives.
 * The Republic of Comchellak builds up its economy as the republic integrates the new territories into the republic and tries to pay off its debt to the Arabian Federation.
 * The Kingdom of Tanimbarkai builds up its military as the King decides he will become strong enough to lead a cosmopolitan nation like the Federation.
 * Just realised, quite a portion of the population of the Aru Islands, (the main ones in the Tanimbarkai Kingdom) are Catholic thanks to Wettin Order missionaries. Just letting you know.
 * Yeah, Catholics, Buddhists, Muslims and Hindus all live in this kingdom. Gonna have Buddhism become dominant, though.
 * UMSHM: Munster, Berg, Westphalia and Mainz are all annexed into the United monarchy, and the military commissioners hand power over to local civillian officials. Cologne is kept separate as a buffer state in personal union with Saxony. The military is built up, and the navy builds a new flagship, the SMS Nordsee. The new fertilisers and chemicals are used more and more. The owners of the mine using a steam-engine-water-pump are so pleased with the increased productivity of their coalmine that they present the Bavarian inventor of the steam-engine with a yearly percentage of the mine's profits for the remainder of his life. Saxon Australis expands into the last unconquered bit of the peninsula, and work continues on the Boniface-Thomas highway. Burgermeister Franz zu Mendau's immigration plan is a moderate success, and many Saxon families are settled in. In Saxon West Africa, work continues on improving infrastructure, and the immigration level remains steady. The Guinea Schutzgebiet continues to improve education, along the Saxon model. Also, the King of Saxony puts forward the Prince of Anhalt as a candidate for the Norman throne. 
 * Cyprus continues to develop its economy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 3000 sq km, Nea Lemesos is expanded by 3000 sq km.
 * Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia continue to use a steam-powered form of the waterwheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Romania, Padang and Malacca continue to expand their economies. Greece and Siam continue to upgrade their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies.
 * Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Yagich Rafael expands by 800 sq km. The economy continues to expand. There is great rejoicing at the engagement of Madoc IV and Praxedes Hgichin'Tuch'huelpe'nam. Local porcelain merchants make a small fortune by putting the royal couple's images on cups and plates. It is seen as an occasion even surpassing the royal wedding of Tuch'huelpe and Yu'arik'nam,
 * I am going to pursue this storyline as is until we have firmly established all the particulars on the back page. Also, I would note that regardless of the result of that debate,  I will not withdraw the offer itself (whether it can be accepted is another matter, but there's no rule that I can't offer).
 * Normandy: On April 18 an assassin infilitrates the Royal Council building in Rouen and stabs William Guyard to death, in front of most of the Council. The assassin is immediately apprehended and interrogated. She reveals her name to be Juana Lacajera. Lacajera also reveals she is working for Armin Hrvatinuex, Count of Ableux. Two weeks later, on May 2, she is hung in public in Rouen, as ordered by the newly sworn in Monarchial Representative Frances Acquelac. Acquelac then orders marshal law to be put into place and troops to be stationed in Rouen and Cherbourg. The Norman Intelligence Office is created by the Royal Council for investigating rebel actions in the country, as well as uncovering third party support of rebellions. Acquelac requests a meeting with both the King of France and the Prince of Anhalt to discuss the sucession of the Norman throne. Hrvatineux supporters rise up in Caux and trash store fronts and private buildings. In other news, the HBC expands by 5000 sq km, while Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km.
 * What about the Germans and Lithuanians?
 * Emperor Madoc IV of Great Brython, King of Wales and Scotland, Head of the Families of Pugh and Stewart proposes his candidacy for the Kingdom of Normandy. Madoc points out that his realm has a decent sized Norman population and that his lineage traces all the way back to King William I of Normandy. (Note: Elizabeth is related to William through the Stuart line and through her Welsh line, both of which Madoc posesses.) Also, we have a strong presence already around Normandy, and think of them as a regional ally.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continues to expand the military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. Also, the King Niejmed II himself is postulated to occupy the throne of Normandy, appearing as a friend of an allied kingdom and decided to keep the harmony and unity in Europe, as long as the people and the nobility so accept it (If you are interested).
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama expand economy and military. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. A large sense of patriotism is also born and thousands join the army. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. Even with the efforts of thr government and the Raja to try to feed his populace with food in the Bengal region, the famine seems to be continuing. Food continues to be sent over, and huge numbers of citizens look to escape the hunger by emigrating to Amazonia and starting a new life on the new continent. Millions head over.
 * Rajputana expands its army heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army. The Khmers expand their economy, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their economy. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * Ethiopia continues to expand the military, economy and infrastructure, as well as those of the vassals. The industrial base of the empire continues to expand with official government backing. The expansion of the ethnic Ethiopian population continues, displacing the native populations. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km. Excess food stores in Ethiopia are sent to aid the Indian government in alleviating the drought in Bengal.

1771

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries. Meanwhile, in Aragon, industrialization continues, and Artau de Cruilles demonstrates his carreta a vapor again, this time, in one of his demonstrations, losing control of his vehicle and knocking down part of a wall. and Meanwhile, in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, with the Mwenemutapa converted, Portugal starts to influence the Mutapan government more.and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4300 sq km, while São Vicente expands 4200 sq km.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: A grand meeting of the Adligenrat and Junkerrat is called to "decide on the actions concerning religious tension in the nation". The Catholic Noble formally creates a gathering, while under investigation he states it is nothing more than a "small congression in appreciation of our lord" however the gathering is more akin to a military camp, something that is not overlooked. Further hoping to re-inforce the pro-Protectorate forces in Normandy, many Prussian-made rifles are sent to arm the rebels. Along with this explosives (gunpowder based) are sent. The construction of a new factory begins with the new Bavarian Steam technology, while the Konigsberg and Memelburg factories are slowly upgraded. (eco turn)
 * Protectorate Agents in Normandy: Propaganda is spread, relying on Norman nationalism and religious leanings, to put across the idea that an independent Norman Protectorate would be able to shun foreign influences from using Normandy as a pawn, instead that a new government would be formed that would bring Normandy into a new age of prosperity where Norman ideals are upheld and espoused long into the future and that Normandy would be a great nation amongst equals rather than fall under the palm of another foreign monarchy.


 * Laītawiskas Protektorat: Sure enough, resistance to the Gemeine Magistrats falls, and the 'missing' Lithuanians land is given to the newly arrived Prussians. Hoping to increase the country's wealth, money is invested in the building of a factory in the Protectorate's capital of Butendiekshof using granted steam techonology from Konigsberg.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built.
 * Korea: The dictator of North Korea dies in his sleep due to a heart attack, leaving his Guard, Akaso Leenil, in control of North Korea. He begins talks with the South Koreans about reuniting, which at first go nowhere, but after some debates, are agreed to, and finally North and South Korea are reunited peacefully.
 * China expands New Manchuria north by 8000 sq km and Baitudi south by 4000 sq km. A colony called Yáoyuǎn is set up on Běi Yáoyuǎn Island (OTL Graham Island). The colony's capital is established between Běi Yáoyuǎn and Nán Yáoyuǎn (OTL Moresby) islands.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern King Aldersson oversees a massive expansion of the military and updating of the economy due to industry. Gordon Freitag's steam engine becomes indispensable in factories. Stuttgart Steel Co. is founded. A massive urbanisation of Munchen and Stuttgart begins as people leave the countryside for jobs in Bavaria's booming factory sector. The military expands. The University of Munchen discovers a slew of new chemical elements to add to the periodic table. Water Wheels expand use. Coal mining really benefits from the boom in industry. Bavarian nationalism surges all over Bavaria, citing the almost fabled war of Independence hundreds of years ago against the corrupt and dying HRE. Bavarian Cyrenaica and Carthage both expand 10,000 sq km.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. Aldersson is recognised as rightful ruler.
 * Bavarian Java:  Javan citizens begin clamouring for more independence. Military continues expanding.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. King Aldersson appoints Kossack as new Governor of Australis. Kossack applies himself steadily to his new job and begins a massive list of improvements. Water Wheels make it to the colony, Hurem Freas forms the Hurem Gruppe, A large mining company that will mine Bavarian Silver and Coal, Hurem begins looking for diamonds after a rumour surfaced from a small native tribe.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up, School system grow and the nation builds from the war
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.   Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.Garcia IX's offer is accepted.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: Military and navy are built up.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: military and navy are built up
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 3100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Federation builds up its economy as the Federation industrializes. The Federation continue vassalizing the Qoyunlu Empire for the fifth year too, which leads to Qoyunlu becoming a vassal of the Federation. Sultan Ghassan’s state hospital programme begins to be rolled out too as the Federation enjoys the benefits of Stage 2 industrialization.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as King Da’ud prepares to invade Persia starting a new meeting with the Qoyunlu, Germans, Dutch and Arabs on how to divide Persia. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km (first colony founded in 1695). The Stage 2 industrialized nation also increases its weapon production, too.
 * Mangystau builds up its military as the nation prepares to help Dimurat in their invasion of Persia. Otherwise the Mangystauian businessmen begin to learn about how Dimurat is industrializing and they begin planning on doing similar things in unindustrialised Mangystau.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland. The Duke of Nusantara orders to increase spice production in his Dukedom. King Joshua continues to promote education and industrialization in the Stage 2 industrialized nation; particularly in Sinai as more water purification factories are built to fuel the factories. These industrial factories help to increase demand for cotton and Egyptian cotton farming grows lots. King Joshua also asks for Italian help against the Indians in Sulawesi.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as the Caliphate industrializes into Stage 2 industrialization. The Al-Khalil colony expands 2000 sq km inland, too. Emir Mohammed of Najran travels to the Federation with the prerequisites for the Caliphate’s Sheikdoms joining the Federation.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Ministry of Agriculture spreads new agricultural ideas causing Baghdad to feed most of the northern Arabian Federation, trading grain & food exports for slaves, spices and minerals from the Arabian colonies. The Royal Scientific continues research on chemicals and chemical production increases lots. The Ministry of Industry continues to promote industrialized technologies in the Stage 2 industrialized nation. The Royal Abdul-Ra'uf Hospital continues to innovate in medical practices, too.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai and Warsangali all build up their respective militaries as they are all brought into the Muslim bloc, and prepare to help their allies invade Persia. Warsangali also sees a change in its population as many more of the Ethiopians in the nation return back to Ethiopia itself and Somalians fleeing the Welsh vassal states enter Warsangali to continue a free Muslim life. Tanimbarkai also sees an increase in Islam but the real change is the resurgence of Buddhism in the Kingdom.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its army and navy. Nea Lefkosia expands by 3000 sq km, and Nea Lemesos expands by 3000 sq km.
 * Crete expands its military.
 * Cyrenaica expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 * UMSHM: The military is built up. Other coalmines begin using steam-powered water pumps. Saxon Australis expands 1000 sq km into the peninsula. More colonists settle in Saxon West Africa, and in the Guinea Schutzgebiet.
 * Anhaltese Diplomatic mission to Normandy: Prince Luitpold III (nominated by the Saxon King) says that if he were selected, he would abdicate his Anhaltese throne to his brother, so he could focus entirely on bettering Normandy. Having a new Royal House from a far-removed country, instead of a close one with vested interests, would mean that the king would stand above the interests of the regional powers (France, Brandenburg, Brython) and work purely for Normandy. Sharing a House would also help to bring Normandy, Saxony and Anhalt closer together. The Prince is also completely willing to change to the Norman religion if necessary.
 * Wales expands its economy. More ot come later.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Yagich Rafael expands by 800 sq km, military is built up. More later after Royal Marriage details are resolved.
 * Great Brython works to continue its education and the universities at Cambridge, Oxford, and Cardiff are all doing extremely well, and continue to attract international students from noble families. Steel has made a  huge difference in daily Brythonic life, that the air furnace has rapidly been made usable. Expanding on that technology, the steam engine if fully developed and starts to become more common among wealthy people. New farming tactics are released, and fertilizing substances become commonplace. This allows for healthier families, and death rates, as well as infant mortality rates, plummet. This begins to cause population to go higher, and, as result, people move into bigger and bigger cities. Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Rennes all become huge by relative comparasions. More radical ideas are fromed in healthcare and anatomical studies are formed. King Madoc IV, although no longer afraid of running behind continues ot grant subsidies to the universities for new discoveries. The economy is bursting, and it grows.
 * After debating with his various ministers over the ethics of marrying a native woman, Madoc IV asks Praxedes to provide her family records. As the heads of the Brythonic Heraldic Society quickly note Praxedes, is in fact descended from King Arthur I of Wales. a direct link of lineage between the Pugh and Clywd family is noted somewhere around the 1590s, and they were sent to the colony to serve as Viceroyalty until the expansion into mainland Atlantia where a higher noble family was given the post.
 * Upon hearing the news, Madoc decides that his love for Praxedes, and his desire to better Christendom in general, will come before fears of assasaination. Praxedes and Madoc are wed on August 12, 1771, marking the start of a Dynastic Union between Great Brython and the Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam.
 * Quick note - this is great but it's not a Dynastic Union. First off I don't have a dynasty as the Haruwin has an elected chief (I have a nobility but not per se a monarchy). Second, Praxedes is not in line for the throne. Our "royal" families are linked by marriage but not in Dynastic Union, I retain control of the Selk'nam Commandante Lemming (talk) 15:53, July 23, 2013 (UTC)
 * Selk'nam Response: There is great rejoicing throughout the Harwin at the news of Queen Praxedes officially joining the Brythonic royal family. Great Chief Pius, on hearing news that the wedding has acutally taken place, declares four days of revelry in Ona Yagich. In a speech he declares that, "No one now can say that the Selk'nam are anything but equals with our Christian brothers in Europe, let our royal blood be joined to theirs and theirs to ours in glorious Christian Unity!"
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km.  The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. They continue the process of vassalization, now that they are Christian-majority, Welsh speaking states. Hobyo and Somalia continue talk of unification, planned for next year. New South Wales grows its economy and military, also.
 * Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia continue to use a steam-powered form of the waterwheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Romania, Padang and Malacca continue to expand their economies. Greece and Siam continue to upgrade their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies.
 * Normandy: On the morning of January 2, 1771, agents of the NIO apprehended Prussian agents inciting support for a Norman Protectorate. They were peacefully deported to friendly Cleves were they would be in turn sent back to Prussia. On January 21 the Royal Council conducts a vote on which European prince or king should be the next monarch of Normandy. The contenders of the Norman throne, and those who appeared on the ballots, are as follows: The Prince of Anhalt, the King of Germany, the King of France, the King of the Netherlands, the Duke of Lithuania, and the King of Great Brython. Out of 300 members of the Royal Council, 79 voted for the King of Germany, 71 for the King of France, 55 for the King of the Netherlands, 50 for the Prince of Anhalt, 42 for the Duke of Lithuania, and 3 for the King of Great Brython. After Frances Aquelac declared the contents of the votes to the public, outrage consumed the nation in a matter of days. People still remember the distrastous Norman defeat during the Great War 70 years ago, and still remain very distrustful of the Germans. However, on March 1, 1771, Frances Aquelac delivered a speech in Rouen.
 * "The nation seems to mourn these few days after I announced the vote which favored the King of Germany as the next Norman monarch. The people are cautious and fearful, as our nation was severely defeated in the Great War of Seventy years passed. However, the world as changed, Normans, and we live in a radically different world. Normandy is still a small, weak country nestled in the west of Europe, and it is true that we are eclipsed by three great powers, but we must progress and learn to trust others and lose our scorn and sting. We must also be wary and intelligent however, and we must learn to see threats and dangers threatening our nation for close and a far, and that requires the people of Normandy themselves to stand vigilant and watch like a hawk. We have lagged on this duty in recent years, and now the Hrvatineux usurpers wish to consume the nation with instability and revolt. So, to solve this problem and restore Normandy to peace and prosperity, we must let an outer European noble become King. We must let the good King of Germany oversee our nation until his death, from which a new, effective and valiant family will be created to rule Normandy. Until then, my people, we must accept the vote and King, to finally put out the revolts that has plagued our nation and live to see a new Golden Age!"


 * After the speech, which calmed many people, the Royal Council and Aquelac, drew up an Act which would name the King of Germany as the King of Normandy. The Act is titled the Act of Norman Sucession. These are the main componenets.


 * 1. The King of Germany will rule the independent Kingdom of Normandy, in legal effect January 1, 1772.


 * 2. After the King's death, one of his issue will rule Germany, while the other issue, male or female, will rule Normandy. The King of Germany shall not inherit nor shall they vassalize the throne and nation of Normandy.


 * 3. The new King/Queen will be royally married to a Norman noble house, in order to create a new German/Norman house separate from the ruling house of Germany.


 * 4. The surviving Royal Family of Normandy, the Queen's eldest sister Marie-Anne, the Queen's youngest sister Alicia, the Queen's brother Williaume-Auguste, and the Queen's step-sister Adela de Guye, would be royally married off to the monarchies of France, the Netherlands, Anhalt, and Lithuania.


 * On March 15, Frances Aquelac sends formal envoys to the King of Germany and the King of France and the French Confederation to sign the Act.


 * Signatures: Frances Aquelac, Monarchial Representative of Normandy Cookiedamage (talk) 16:43, July 23, 2013 (UTC)
 * It's quite ASB to claim that all the Prussian agents were all simply found and deported, you may be able to find a few however all of them in one go? no. Also, you haven't dealt with Norman supporters of a protectorate, nor those who support a French monarch, Annist monarch, etc. The vote in the government shows that there were clear divisions and I'm sure that the population are heavily divided too, I hope that you find ways to placate or deal with each faction rather than simply brush them off.
 * Yeah, I'll find ways to deal with it. Also, there was never a specifically stated amount of Prussian agents sent, so there could have been only five or as many as 50. I'll address the  supporters of the other factions as well as any other Prussian sleepers agents in coming years. Thanks for bringing it up. Also, I know what ASB means, like unrealistic/rare that such an event would happen, but what does the acronym ASB actually stand for?
 * Okay, I was just worried. And there was probably somewhere around 50 to 100 sent, obviously only about five to ten of them are the leadership but they're all pretty important to deal with, not to forget that they are arming people with rifles and explosives, maybe have a small rebellion that is put down, crushing contemporary hopes for a protectorate and forcing supporters into hiding? it would add an interesting cultural difference to the area the revolt happens in and deal with the protectorate supporters and probably a large amount of the agents but you do what feels right. And ASB means ALIEN SPACE BATS! Lovely phrase!
 * I'll add some stuff in the upcoming years to spice things up, but of course it would be nothing Madam Aquelac and the Norman Guard can't handle.
 * No doubt, support for a protectorate is likely to be thin in most places. It's like a republic although more akin to fascism in the way its run rather than being liberal, and is very pragmatic. Support for such idea'll grow in the future and will peak in countries with corrupt monarchies and strong nobilities, the protectorate ideal could even be the predecessor to Fascism in this timeline like Collectivism was communism equivalent in the other PM.
 * Why did King Madoc IV receive such bad results? His forefathers let you out of a Great War, where the German Kaiser wanted you to be annexed completely. He is directly traceable back to William I of Normandy, which gives him a much better claim than most candidates. We already hold Brittany, a state long allied with Normandy, and our Brythonic language is not too dissimilar from Norman French. England has a decent sized Norman population, also. Why did Wales do so poorly? You also refer to three world powers (France, Germany, and, assumably Great Brython). The other two placed 1st and 2nd, why did Wales come in last?  Reximus   Maximus  21:35, July 23, 2013 (UTC)
 * Maybe there is corruption at work! Wales must deliver Normandy from its crooked leaders! The people (and protectorate agents) would stand with it surely! For a new and strong Normandy!


 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4100 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. With no response from the Dutch, the Raja is starting to get highly annoyed. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. This mood has been around in the nation long enough that a generation of those know it. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. The famine is finally alleviated in the Bengal region through good rains and food handouts to the people. Bengal has lost around a million in the last three years due to the famine, and this creates job oppurtunites.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4100 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * Mali: Mali expands 10,000 sq km. to the NE. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof expand the economy and military.
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Neu Berlin expands 4500 sq km east along the French colony and Vinland expands 4500 sq km north along the Antillian coast. Chimu expands 10,000 sq km north. All vassals, etc, expand their economies. A stronger sense of a different German identity spreads through all of the encompassed territories. Greater nationalism continues to take hold. Urbanization also continues. Pluricontinentalism catches on in Germanic territories and becomes a very popular idea. Steam mills continue to be built in the greater Berlin area, as well as in Copenhagen and Kroclaw. The Kaiser takes on the Norman throne, no matter how briefly.
 * Ethiopia continues to expand the military, economy and infrastructure, as well as those of the vassals. The industrial base of the empire continues to expand with official government backing. The expansion of the ethnic Ethiopian population continues, displacing the native populations. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands:The King continue to expand ther military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama expand economy and military. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland

1772
The Pope Refuses to Bless the Marriage of Princess Praxedes of the Selk'nam Haruwin and King Madoc IV of Great Brython.


 * (I added this myself, to play along with the themes of racism and nationalism. Both Commandante and I agreed to this,  Reximus   Maximus  )

Papal Dispute
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built.
 * The Chinese colony of Yaoyuan expands by 1000 sq km while New Manchuria expands by 8000 sq km and Baitudi expands by 4000 sq km.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern King Aldersson oversees a massive expansion of the military and updating of the economy due to industry. Gordon Freitag's steam engine becomes indispensable in factories. Stuttgart Steel Co. is founded. A massive urbanisation of Munchen and Stuttgart begins as people leave the countryside for jobs in Bavaria's booming factory sector. The military expands. The University of Munchen discovers a slew of new chemical elements to add to the periodic table. Water Wheels expand use. Coal mining really benefits from the boom in industry. Bavarian nationalism surges all over Bavaria, citing the almost fabled war of Independence hundreds of years ago against the corrupt and dying HRE. Bavarian Cyrenaica and Carthage both expand 10,000 sq km.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. Aldersson is recognised as rightful ruler.
 * Bavarian Java: The Javanese government is given more freedom in response to colonial calls of liberty and fair taxes. Military continues expanding.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. King Aldersson appoints Kossack as new Governor of Australis. Kossack applies himself steadily to his new job and begins a massive list of improvements. Water Wheels make it to the colony, Hurem Freas forms the Hurem Gruppe, A large mining company that will mine Bavarian Silver and Coal, Hurem begins looking for diamonds after a rumour surfaced from a small native tribe. The Gruppe begins shipping to Europe this year.
 * Unfortunately, from what I've read, Dampier Peninsula (OTL Bavarian Australis) has no coal, gold nor diamonds. There is coal seam gas, but it's way too early to extract that. For now, there's always pearling off OTL Broome.
 * According to Broome's OTL location, it is in my colony. So I suppose I will switch it to pearling until I can find a more suitable area to mine. (Any ideas where in Western Australis might have sufficient quantities?)
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 86th to 90th improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 106th to 110th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More rifles are built. More schools are built. Allows Bengal refugees to move into Myanmar.
 * UMSHM: The King-Duke is mildly disappointed that his plan for Wettin proliferation failed, but is not too put out. Prince Luitpold III of Anhalt is glad enough to have received 50 votes, and to have Willaume-Auguste marry his daughter. It is only Luitpold's brother, Leopold, who is upset. If Luitpold had become King of Normandy, Leopold would have become Prince of Anhalt, but now it appears he will only make it into the history books as a could-have-been. The King-Duke; mellow in his old age (he's 72) feels sorry for poor Leopold, and gives him his new title of Count of Cologne. The County of Cologne is established as a Saxon vassal, and Leopold gets down to work proving to King-Duke Eugen II that he is worthy of the countship. In normal news: the Saxon and Anhaltese militaries are built up. The new fertilisers, now in widespread use, greatly improve yields. More coalmines begin using the steam-powered water pump, and scientists at kassel University begin researching how to combine the power of the water wheel and the water pump. Saxon Australis expands 1000 sq km into the peninsula. Saxon West Africa expands 1000 sq km into the Gabon triangle. The Guinea Schutzgebiet improves its nascent army, and also its port facilities.
 * County of Cologne: New count Leopold arrives in Cologne and gets straight to work. He expands the county's small army. Leopold begins impfoving and restructuring the old pre-war turnpike road system. More trusts are established. The county's small but flourishing pottery factory is given a government grant to increase output.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its economy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 3000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 3000 sq km.
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries. Meanwhile, in Aragon, Joan V marries Margarida de Montcada, granddaughter of Francesc III de Montcada, Marchess of Aitona.Later, Margarida de Montcada gives birth to a boy, who is named Joan, and which dies within days. Meanwhile, in Aragon, industrialization continues, and Artau de Cruilles abandons his carreta a vapor project. and Meanwhile, in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, with the Mwenemutapa converted, Portugal starts to influence the Mutapan government more and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4300 sq km, while São Vicente expands 4200 sq km.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 3100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Federation builds up its economy as the Federation industrializes, which sees the Federation buying Levantine water purification plant designs and building these plants across the Federation’s coastline. Meanwhile, Sultan Ghassan rejects the Caliphate’s prerequisites for the Caliphate’s Sheikdoms joining the Federation and says that these measures will make the Federation too unbalanced and forces a state religion of Islam upon the secular nation.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as the Caliphate industrializes and the Al-Khalil colony expands 2000 sq km inland, too. The Sheiks of the Caliphate continue negotiations with the Federation over the terms of the Caliphate joining the Federation.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as King Da’ud prepares to invade Persia starting a new meeting with the Qoyunlu, Germans, Dutch and Arabs on how to divide Persia. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized, too.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire builds up its military as the new Arabian vassal prepares to join the war against the Persians to expand the Qoyunlu realm. Emperor Uzun Hassan of the Qoyunlu also announces a new industrialization programme to modernize the nation.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland. Elsewhere, the Levant continues to industrialize as water wheel powered factories become very common, especially in the mountainous regions of the Kingdom. The Levant also starts its own chemical industry after learning more about the Baghdad chemical firms.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its economy as the Royal Scientific Academy continues research on chemicals and chemical production increases lots. The Ministry of Industry continues to promote industrialized technologies such as water wheels and steam engines. The Royal Abdul-Ra'uf Hospital continues to innovate in medical practices, too.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective economies as the economic ties between members of the Muslim bloc grow stronger.
 * Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia continue to use a steam-powered form of the waterwheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Romania, Padang and Malacca continue to expand their economies. Greece and Siam continue to upgrade their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up, School system grow and the nation builds from the war
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.   Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.Garcia IX's offer is accepted.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: Military and navy are built up.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: military and navy are built up
 * Normandy: Normandy begins to feel the effects of Stage 2 industrialization, as well as the effects of improved agrigulture and heightened urbanization. More Prussian agents are discovered and sent away. Pro-Protectorate support grows and is strongly felt in the north. The HBC expands by 5000 sq km and Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km.
 * Great Brython is outraged by the refusal of the Holy Father to accept and bless the Royal Marriage and Holy Matrimony of King Madoc IV and Princess Praxedes. The Archbishop of Avalon consults with Madoc and proposes a radical idea - leaving the Catholic Church. After a few days, Madoc agrees to pursue this idea, seeing the violence aimed at the Papacy engulf his nation. His Archbishop, Emyr Owens, announces publicly that:


 * "all clergymen of Wales, all clergymen of England, all clergymen of Scotland, of Ireland, of Brittany, and all laymen and women of all of Great Brython must renounce the Papacy as a decrepit institution that has worshipped false idols in many of the Saints, has deceived us of the Truth of the Word, has restricted education to the Latin-speaking, and has limited our knowledge of the Book of God. I hearby ask all Brythonic peoples to continue their support of their local parish, and join The Holy Catholic and One True Apostolic Church of Christ!"


 * This new movement immeadiately explodes in popularity, especially because of the popular acceptance of the religion by all of the clergy, who had previously worked for the Archbishop in Avalon. Steel continues to make a huge difference in daily Brythonic life, and the air furnace is regularly usable by average people. Steam is used more and more, and the engine has now been used by farmers, along with cror rotation and fertilizers. Population grows and cities like Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Rennes all become urbanized. More radical ideas are fromed in healthcare and anatomical studies are formed. Fearing potential military involvement after the Papal Dispute, the military grows.

Ethiopia continues to expand the military, economy and infrastructure, as well as those of the vassals. The industrial base of the empire continues to expand with official government backing. The expansion of the ethnic Ethiopian population continues, displacing the native populations. The colonies of Dähnnät and Täsfa are expanded by 350 km, the colony of Borona is expanded by 1100 km, and the colony of Msraq Qäsärä is expanded by 2600 km.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. They continue the process of vassalization, now that they are Christian-majority, Welsh speaking states. Hobyo and Somalia are unified into Hobyo-Somalia. New South Wales grows its economy and military, also. The Apostolic Church movement begins to catch on in all states, especially in the Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco.
 * Prussia sends an ornate sculpture of a steel christian cross decorated in traditional Prussian style on one side and traditional Welsh on the other, declaring its support for the move by Madoc IV.
 * Selk'nam: Riots erupt in Ona Yagich at word that the Pope has refused to bless the wedding of Praxedes and Madoc. An effigy of the Pope is burned, and an angry mob attempts to sack the Ona Yagich Cathedral before being turned back by the military. Great Chief Pius attempts to calm the Haruwin but privately is furious himself. As a devout Catholic, he has an extreme attachment to the Church, but find the papal act of racism in conflict with both his faith and his own personal morality. The Bishop of Ona Yagich is summoned to the palace to explain the decision, which he cannot other than to say "the Holy Father is all-knowing, and if he says we are less, we are less." This enfuriate's Pius' nephew Damasus (Praxedes' father) who has to be physically restrained from attacking the prelate. However, the head of the Maugholdian Order, Brother Eutychianus, says instead that he Pope is merely a man, and that "if our choice is between the words of the Holy Father and the words of our Heavenly Father, then let us follow the Heavenly". After two weeks of deliberation, Pius issues a decree that the Selk'nam Church will separate from the Pope and unite with the Brythonic Church. The Catholic Bishop of Ona Yagich is imprisoned, and Brother Eutychianus is installed as "Primate of the Selk'nam". Eutychianus is dispatched to Avalon with the intent of negotiating a new Church hierarchy led by a figure who will serve the same role as the Pope. It is asked that this new head of the church be neutral, and elected by his peers, he also asks that an election be held for this post inculding Selk'nam delegates.
 * Apostolic Church: Archbishop Emyr Owens begins to organize the Apostolic Church, and decides there will be a decent amount of changes from the Roman-Catholic Church. He announces that he is undergoing the process of re-canonization with his top-level associates, and that the Bible has already been re-canonized as the Holy Christian Bible. (All books of the OT and NT remain, no new books added.) The extensive process of re-canonizing saints begins, and all 12 Disciples are quickly approved. Soon after, St. David, St. George, St. Andrew, and St. Patrick are all approved. Other historical saints, like St. Francis de Assissi and St. Augustine of Africa, as well as St. Paul are also approved.
 * Invitations to recognize, and join the Holy Catholic and One True Apostolic Church of Christ are sent to the Selk'nam, the Saxons, the Prussians, the Spanish, the French, and all other Christian nations, Catholic and Reformed, Orthodox and Traditional.
 * Brother Eutychianus accepts on behalf of the Selk'nam.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: Herr Markus exclaims to the 5000 Germanic Protectorate soldiers "The Papacy shows its backwardness again, thinking it is above all men, only God is above men and all men are from Adam, what gives this so called 'mouth of God' the right to claim he is more than any of us! We walk the path of God, the path dictated from the Bible, the Papacy think they can bend God's word to suit them whenever they wish! I say no, and I declare that no man who worships the Papacy rather than God can ever find enlightenment, today we shall begin to seize the ones who shall lead us from the path of God!" he sends the 5000 loyal soldiers to the south to disperse the growing Catholic force there and to arrest the Catholic Noble, the plan goes awry as a skirmish quickly ensues which while leaving the Protectorate troops victorious allows the Catholic Noble to escape and radicalises several strongly Catholic settlements in the south. Fearing that the worst will happen the Adligenrat throws its full support behind Markus and declares a new draft of 5000 solely Germanic soldiers. The returned Prussian Agents reveal detailed information about Normandy and public opinion to the Adligenrat, hoping to rekindle friendship with Normandy, the Adligenrat proposes the establishment of embassies in both nations. Meanwhile, the remaining Prussian agents disappear off the radar having created a movement with its own momentum (secretly they are just settling into Norman society maintaining the Protectorates beliefs locally in a way that won't get them caught and won't cause any major change). As production increases hugely due to Bavarian steam technology, a new way is devised to make iron and steel. Heinrich Corper (OTL Henry Cort) invents the Puddling Furnace and it is installed in the factories being used to create Iron and Steel although not in as higher quality as the Konigsberg Steel process, while some disregard it as a step backwards, Heinrich Corper declares that his invention will revolutionise the Prussian metal industry (to be done in 1785). (eco turn)
 * Laītawiskas Protektorat: Life in the protectorate slowly begins returning to normalcy and the new much more Pro-Prussian population are content or only a little uncomfortable with protectorate schools teaching Prussian, to appease the moderate Lithuanians and fight chances of repercussions he declares that the schools will teach about the Lithuanian culture and espouse the idea of a unified Lithuania (of course, with the Prussians in a good light).
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4600 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. With no response from the Dutch, the Raja is starting to get highly annoyed. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. This mood has been around in the nation long enough that a generation of those know it. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4600 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands:The King continue to expand ther military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama expand economy and military. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Neu Berlin and Vinland expands 4500 sq km each northwards inland. Chimu expands 10,000 sq km north and all vassals and etc, expand economy. Urbanization continues and pluricontinentalism spreads farther across Germanic territories. The Germanic Patriarch in Pomerania denounces the new Brythonic church as a deviation from what is acceptable from all denominations of Christianity.
 * Archbishop Emyr Owens asks the Patriarch about the denouncement. He asks what the Holy Catholic and One True Apostolic Church of Christ has done to deviate from the "acceptable denominations of Christianity." The Archbishop points out the retention of all Books of the Bible, and the ongoing affirmations of important Saints. He also points out that he intends to maintain the same organizational structure as traditional Roman Catholicism, and that one of the few differences is the lack of acknowledgement of confession and last rites as Sacraments (the only two Holy Sacraments being the Eucharist and Holy Baptism).
 * Oh. Then you might as well join the Germanic Church. Essentially the same thing.

1773
''' An earthquake strikes the Mayan province of Aayinha, destroying some cities and killing about 1000 people. '''

''' Following the Romanian revolt, after years of planning and growing discontent with the Italian rulers, Hungarians start a massive revolt to become independent. Hungary falls into civil disarray as Hungarian Nationalists plunge the Italian region into chaos as Hungarians fight for independence led by wealthy Hungarian landlord, Leopold of Kecskemét. '''


 * Hungary was given vassalage. Independent in all but foreign affairs. Scandinator (talk) 07:34, July 25, 2013 (UTC)
 * Well they are revolting now, we've not had a big revolt in a while. Leopold isn't content with vassalage. VonGlusenburg (talk to Von!) 10:56, July 25, 2013 (UTC)


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries. Meanwhile, in Portugal, is decreed the end of the legal distinction between New Christians and Old Christians. Meanwhile in Aragon, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Navarra, Francisca de Châtillon gives birth to a boy, who is named Lope. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile with the Mwenemutapa converted, Portugal starts to influence the Mutapan government more and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4300 sq km, while São Vicente expands 4200 sq km. Meanwhile, an insane asylum opens in Fortaleza, and an museum is founded in Olinda.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built.
 * Australian Aborigines: A figure stands before a crowd inside a darkened cave, and begins to speak: "It was over seventy years ago, that the Koori flag fell from the Royal Palace in Wagga Wagga, as it burned to ashes. As the KTC fleets burned in our harbours, and the Koori Yung fought the invaders for every step, slowing the advance with their blood, many of our people fled from our state, into the hills, and this is where we have remained. It has been a hard existence, but we have survived, evading our false masters and striking against what little we could. Whilst we lost our nation, we didn't lose its people. Now, something is changing. More and more of our people, who have been born and have lived under a false flag, are leaving their homes to take up arms and join us. They heard the call of the Rainbow Serpent, and have answered it. We are becoming many, and from our caves and crevices, we shall begin to strike out with more power and frequency at out oppressors, and we shall prevail. For time is the greatest opponent, and the Koori people have learned patience with our spilt blood. A great change is coming my Paratas, and we shall be ready for it. My name is Brojah, Grandson of the last Koori King, leader of the Koori Resistance, heir to our lands, and I shall have my revenge! MINTU WANTA!". At this the cave erupts into jubilation.
 * Please hold for Bavarian Post update.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: King Aldersson oversees a massive expansion of the military and updating of the economy due to industry. Gordon Freitag's steam engine becomes indispensable in factories. Stuttgart Steel Co. is founded. A massive urbanisation of Munchen and Stuttgart begins as people leave the countryside for jobs in Bavaria's booming factory sector. The military expands. The University of Munchen discovers a slew of new chemical elements to add to the periodic table. Water Wheels expand use. Coal mining really benefits from the boom in industry. Bavarian nationalism surges to an all-time high. With this in mind, King Aldersson disbands the GGU. The Bavarian Special Services intercepts a letter from the Brandenburgian Embassy in Stuttgart, a city that was ravaged by the Strellockian Wars. The letter documented what appeared to be ties between Brandenburg and Strellock. The documents suggest that Brandenburg orchestrated the war to eliminate the other Germanys. Note that Saxony and Bavaria are the only German areas that suffered a full attack. The King uses these documents as proof of Brandenburg’s treachery, citing their past habits of betraying past allies for land. The Reichstag sees this information and is enraged, war is swiftly declared by unanimous decision. Bavaria calls on all true allies, especially Saxony, to fight the treacherous Brandenburg.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. The city of Banjarmasin grows exponentially due to the continuing migration to the cities. Indonesia throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Bavarian Java: The Javanese government is given more freedom in response to colonial calls of liberty and fair taxes. Military continues expanding. Java throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. Water Wheels make it to the colony, The Hurem Group takes to pearling and begins exporting the valuable commodity to Europe. Governor Kossack orders the expansion of the capital, Broomestadt. Forts are constructed in the wilderness. The Port is expanded greatly. Bavarian Australis throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * This is a government map showing Australia's gold deposits, and this gives a rough estimate of iron ore deposits.Callumthered ( talk ) 06:23, July 25, 2013 (UTC)
 * Cyprus continues to expand its economy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 3000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 3000 sq km.
 * Crete continues to develop its economy.
 * Cyrenaica expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 * UMSHM: The public is outraged by the so-called "Stuttgart Letter", and call for Brandenburg to be punished for its treachery. The public outcry increases when a former high-ranking Annist admits to engaging in talks with the Brandenburgers. With the Annist rebellion still fresh in the people's minds, massive war-rallies are held in front of the parliament. The Landtag is forced to act, and declares war on the traitorous Brandenburg, who, in engaging in proxy war, violated the terms of the Germanic Union and the centuries-old alliance. The King-Duke asks his allies: Italia, Brython and Prussia to assist Saxony and Bavaria against the Brandenburgers. The military is massively expanded and put on a war footing.
 * Anhalt: The population is shocked that the Annists engaged in talks with the Brandenburgers, and the Prince declares full and unrestricted war on Brandenburg. The principalty's military is mobilized, and about half marches North to combine with the Saxons.
 * County of Cologne: New Count Leopold, eager to impress his overlord, declares war on Brandenburg and sends the enlarged Cologner Army to assist them in any way possible. The small nation's factory sector begins producing war materials. Count Leopold asks his neighbour, the Netherlands for assistance in the war.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: The "Stuttgart Letter" revealing possible plans for a Brandenburg conquest of other German States further re-inforces the Adligenrats distrust of their former 'ally', thinking back to the attempts to block Prussia from joining the GGU, remembering their opposition to the rightful Prussian war against Lithuania and a revealing part of the letter suggesting that Brandenburg planned to divide Prussia between itself and Lithuania decides the Adligenrat's move for itself. A letter to the Catholic Noble about the situation reassures a tense stability in the homeland and Markus is forced by the Adligenrat to turn his focus to a war with Brandenburg re-inforcing their allies Saxony and Bavaria. War is declared and Markus carefully sends all 15,000 of the non-Germanic soldiers to fight in the war, their first target being Brandenburg, he further drafts another 15,000 men from the south hoping to invade Poland next year. Money is put into furthering Corper's claimed innovation in hopes that it will help the war effort.
 * Italia continues to expand its military. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia continue to use a steam-powered form of the waterwheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Italian troops rapidly clamp down on the minority Hungarian rebels and as the larger masses within Hungary are content with their quality of life and are not keen on changing leaders, the public join forces with the Italians in order to take down Leopold. Although some elements of nationalism still remain within Romania and Hungary.
 * Romania, Padang and Malacca continue to expand their economies. Greece and Siam continue to upgrade their navies. Yugoslavia and Hungary work on their armies.
 * Normandy: Frances Aquelac, still holding many powers in Norman government, is increasingly worried at the sudden explosion of war on the continent. In a public statement, she detests the current declarations of war, and suggests that the warring German states put conflict aside in order to pursue an in depth, extensive investigation of the "Stuttgart Letter". Aquelac also notes that Normandy itself is in a precarious position, having the King of Germany as its leader, who himself now wars against the other German states as leader of his homeland of Brandenburg. In continuation, she recalls Normandy's neutrality during the Stuttgart wars decades before, and seeks to resurface that point to the world. During the speech, Aquelac also notes the friendly advances made by Prussia, which mostly involve the creation of embassies and the resumption of peaceful relations. Aquelac proposes wartime embassies between the two nations, meant to relay information back and forth between friendly and hostile environments, and also proposes a series of consulates to be created after the end of conflict. In a daring statement, Aquelac also makes the point of Prussian agents in the country. In summary, the Prussian agents may stay in Normandy, but only to fully and completely settle in Norman culture and live under Norman laws. Prussian agents may also leave peacefully, but only if they register their full names and allegiances into the NIO espionage charter. Then will the Prussian agents be able to leave Normandy. Any agent, from any country, causing widespread disturbance, especially in this time of war, will not be tolerated and will be promptly deported. Aquelac concludes her speech by insuring the utmost friendly relations with Normandy's long time allies France and the Netherlands, and will support either nation when the time calls. Aquelac then concluded her speech. In other news, rumors persist among the Royal Councilmembers of a law being drawn up which prohibits the Monarch from declaring war on their sole counsel and would requie a tandem involvement of both the Monarch and Council to declare war. The HBC expands by 5000 sq km while Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km. Urbanization and advanced agriculture continues throughout the realm.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 3100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Federation builds up its economy as the Federation industrializes, which sees the Federation buying Levantine water purification plant designs and building these plants across the Federation’s coastline; with Khor Fakkan becoming the industrial centre of the Federation. Sultan Ghassan also decides not to get the Federation involved in the war just yet as many people on the Sheik council don’t wish to betray a long term ally. However that isn’t the same sentiment shared by other members of the Muslim bloc, such as the Levant, Dimurat, Baghdad and Qoyunlu.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as the Caliphate industrializes and the Al-Khalil colony expands 2000 sq km inland, too. The Sheiks of the Caliphate are angered by Sultan Ghassan’s refusal of their demands, so the Caliphate continues negotiations with the Federation over the terms of the Caliphate joining the Federation. Elsewhere, Emir Mohammed decides not to get the Caliphate involved in the growing war between the Germanies in hope of pleasing the Federation to allow the Caliphate to join the Federation.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as King Da’ud prepares to invade Persia. However the new war breaking out between the Germanies seems to be an ample opportunity for seizing the German Persia colony for Dimurat so it could be annexed into the southern Vanak province of the Kingdom. King Da’ud decides to bide his time to prepare an invasion army to take Bandar-e-Abbas from Brandenburg. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized, too.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire builds up its military as the new Arabian vassal prepares to join the war against the Persians to expand the Qoyunlu realm. Emperor Uzun Hassan now moves his armies to attack Germany as the Emperor seeks to regain old Qoyunlu territory on the Black Sea.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its economy as colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland. Elsewhere, the Levant continues to industrialize as water wheel powered factories become very common, especially in the mountainous regions of the Kingdom. The Levant also starts its own chemical industry after learning more about the Baghdad chemical firms. King Joshua decides to take advantage of the growing war against Brandenburg by sending the German Emperor an ultimatum: give the Levant the German territory around or face invasion from the Levant to forcibly take the land.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military as Sultan Abdul-Ra'uf declares war on Brandenburg in order to invade and annex parts of German Georgia into Baghdad. Elsewhere, the Royal Scientific Academy continues research on chemicals and chemical production increases lots. The Ministry of Industry continues to promote industrialized technologies such as water wheels and steam engines. The Royal Abdul-Ra'uf Hospital continues to innovate in medical practices, too.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective militaries in case the nations are dragged into the war.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly. War is declared on Germany.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up, School system grow and the nation builds from the war
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war. War is declared on Germany.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war. War is declared on Germany.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. War is declared on Germany.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south. War is declared on Germany.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. War is declared on Germany.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin: Dissuaded by the fearful bishops of France and the King himself with Konstantinous  of the Orthodox church in France the Pope is open to agree with the marriage of Praxedes and Madoc, It pleads the Welsh and Selk'nam government to return to Christian Catholicism, and the Pope himself offers to Prepare Praxedes to a New wedding with Papal Approval, It as well asks that Praxedes addopts a Christian Name either as Second or Titular name. War is declared on Germany.
 * Praxedes is already named after Saint Praxedes.
 * Oh, OK.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. The independence of the Greater Germanic Reich from the Germanic Union is again declared in Berlin. All regions are re-elevated to state status and war is declared on Bavaria and associated states. The leaders in the war are East Brandenburg, Brandenburg, Poland, Luxembourg, Aquitaine, Georgia, Armenia, and Austria. The draft is re-introduced in Germanic territories and the fierce nationalist and pluricontinentalist spirit fuels the war movement. The Kaiser, who is an emperor once more and no longer a king, beseeches aid in the form of Russia and Normandy. Neu Berlin expands 4500 sq km north inland, as does Vinland, at the same rate of 4500 sq km. All vassals, etc, expand their militaries now gearing up for full and total war. The steam engines are used to increase production of wartime materials and weaponry. Meanwhile, the government is fully aware that the Stuttgart letters are forgeries, and several investigations are launched to find out what is really happening. We also ask the Mayan Empire, Italia, China, and whoever the hell else to aid the one true Germanic Empire.
 * Mali: Military aid and supplies are sent to the Netherlands, complying with the long-standing trade pact and friendly relations with the country. Mali expands 10,000 sq km to the NE. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof contribute to the economy and military.
 * Thank you.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. A revolt is staged by some citizens in Kaliforno, who are still angry with the government. The revolt is put down swiftly, and Kaliforno is dissolved, as the government said it would be if this happened. Xaman is reorganized into the colony of Greater Kaliforno, with its capital at the city of Xaman. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Trade offer is still open Italy (by way of Australia). Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km. The government heavily debates supporting the Germanic Reich against their enemies, and the very close decision is made - the Mayan Empire will join so long as it receives the territories of the French in OTL Colombia.
 * The Reich promises these territories once the war is won.
 * Russia expands its military. Kanada and Novorossiya expand 4500 sq km each. The Duma hears the Tsar's pleas for help in the west, and the Duma votes 453-91 in favor of aiding Brandenburg.
 * Russia expands its military. Kanada and Novorossiya expand 4500 sq km each. The Duma hears the Tsar's pleas for help in the west, and the Duma votes 453-91 in favor of aiding Brandenburg.


 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 91st to 95th improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 111th to 115th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More rifles are built. More schools are built. Allows Bengal refugees to move into Myanmar.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands:The King continue to expand ther military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. Netherlands will help in the war against Brandenburg.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Iceland, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama expand economy and military. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * China expands New Manchuria by 8000 sq km and Baitudi by 4000 sq km. The military and economy both expand. Meanwhile, China joins the war of succession on the Bavarian side in exchange for the Philippines.


 *  Sorry man, but that is kinda mine! Nah, doesn't matter. ~Imp
 * ​Great Brython  is torn by the War of German Succession, and decides to stand with the defenders, and sends military assistance to Germany, from all of his vassal states and various branches. He promises to consider making an official war, and the issue is stuck in Parliament.  Steel continues to make a huge difference in daily Brythonic life, and the air furnace is regularly usable by average people. Steam is used more and more, and the engine has now been used by farmers, along with crop rotation and fertilizers. Population grows and cities like Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Rennes all become urbanized. More radical ideas are fromed in healthcare and anatomical studies are formed. The economy grows.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. They continue the process of vassalization, now that they are Christian-majority, Welsh speaking states. Hobyo and Somalia are unified into Hobyo-Somalia. New South Wales grows its economy and military, also. The Apostolic Church movement begins to catch on in all states, especially in the Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco. All nations send military aid to Germany in defense of their homeland.
 * The Apostolic Church continues the canonization of Saints, and the redistricting of parishes. New canon law needs to be put in place. A long process has just begun...
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4600 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. With no response from the Dutch, the Raja is starting to get highly annoyed. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. This mood has been around in the nation long enough that a generation of those know it. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. With war declared in Europe, a large portion of the army is deployed on the the Mysore front. As well as this, a huge naval fleet is built up and hundreds of thousands of troops board it to head to America to give the Brandenburgs a real surprise.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4600 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure. All nations send troops to the war effort.

1774

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve. Meanwhile in Aragon, Margarida de Montcada gives birth to a girl, who is named Margarida, and who dies after some days. Weeks later the King Joan V dies, and, having no surviving children, is succeeded by his uncle Ramon Berenguer, Count of Sobrarbe, who is crowned as "By the Grace of God, Ramon II, King of Aragon, Valencia and Majorca, Duke of Segorbe and Tolosa, Marchess of Albi, Besièrs and Carcassona and Count of Agde, Ampurias, Berga, Besalú, Cervera, Cerdanya, Conflent, Foix, Melgueil, Osona, Pallars, Ribagorza, Roussillon, Sobrabe and Urgell. Ramon then names as Prince of Girona his nephew Joan Ramon de Cardona i Anglesola, son of his sister Constança with the Duke of Cardona."Industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile with the Mwenemutapa converted, Portugal starts to influence the Mutapan government more and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4300 sq km, while São Vicente expands 4200 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: King Aldersson oversees a massive expansion of the military and updating of the economy due to industry. Gordon Freitag's steam engine becomes indispensable in factories. Stuttgart Steel Co. is founded. A massive urbanisation of Munchen and Stuttgart begins as people leave the countryside for jobs in Bavaria's booming factory sector. The military expands. The University of Munchen discovers a slew of new chemical elements to add to the periodic table. Water Wheels expand use. Coal mining really benefits from the boom in industry. Bavarian nationalism surges to an all-time high. Bavaria declares Wales a national enemy. The King states "Any nation that would switch sides in a war is treacherous and without a shred of honor." Welsh diplomats are executed and the embassy firebombed. King Aldersson orders the release of Brandenburg's diplomats and are given safe passage back to Berlin. The war does not seem to be going well, nonetheless Bavaria keeps fighting on. Republicans and nobles board ships bound for Australis. They beleive that should Bavaria fall, They can start a new, free from monarchism and the shackles of Europe.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. The city of Banjarmasin grows exponentially due to the continuing migration to the cities. Indonesia throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Bavarian Java: The Javanese government is given more freedom in response to colonial calls of liberty and fair taxes. Military continues expanding. Java throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. Water Wheels make it to the colony, The Hurem Group takes to pearling and begins exporting the valuable commodity to Europe. Governor Kossack orders the expansion of the capital, Broomestadt. Forts are constructed in the wilderness. The Port is expanded greatly. Bavarian Australis throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 96th to 100th improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 116th to 120th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More rifles are built. More schools are built. Allows Bengal refugees to move into Myanmar.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up, School system grow and the nation builds from the war
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war. War is declared on Germany.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war. War is declared on Germany.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. War is declared on Germany.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south. War is declared on Germany.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. War is declared on Germany.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin:The military is built up and the navy expands
 * UMSHM: The King-Duke is deeply disappointed at Brython's treachery. The war continues. General von Drahm leads an attack into Brandenburg, but it looses momentum and becomes a stalemate. The Anhaltese and Cologners are put to good use. The nation's factories become devoted to producing things for the war. Conscription is re-introduced and conscripts are put into border and garrison duties, freeing up professional soldiers. The King-Duke and his closest Kabinett members create secret contingency plans in case Saxony is overrun. The Royal family and Kabinett will escape to Saxon West Africa by the most convenient route.
 * Anhalt: Conscription is begun, and all the nation's energies become focussed in the war, as the populace understands that this will be the be all or end-all war.
 * County of Cologne: Count Leopold himself leads his troops in the campaign against the Brandenburgers. The small nation's good roads are out to use by the allied forces.
 * Italia declares war on Germany citing that this is their second betrayal of an ally. Troops rapidly cross into Chimu and Southern Austria. Meanwhile, Italian fleets blockade the German Caribbean and launch attacks on the islands of Nya Syriac. The Straits of Gibraltar and the Sea of Marmara are blocked of all German and Russian shipping. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia continue to use a steam-powered form of the waterwheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia. Italian troops rapidly clamp down on the minority Hungarian rebels and as the larger masses within Hungary are content with their quality of life and are not keen on changing leaders, the public joins forces with the Italians in order to take down Leopold - although some elements of nationalism still remain within Romania and Hungary.
 * Romania and Padang continue to expand their economies while lending support to the war effort. Hungary works on its army while also sending supplies for the war effort. Yugoslavia, Greece, Siam and Malacca all declare war on Germany and their allies. Yugoslavia and Greece lend support to the campaigns in Europe while Siam and Malacca move to support Orissa in Mysore and the allied forces in the Philippines. The Aymaran Kingdom and Nya Gyptios also send support to the war efforts.
 * Cyprus, Crete and Cyrenaica all declare war on Germany, following various allies' declarations. Troops mobilise and are sent to occupy the nearby strip of German territory. Troops are also sent via Italia to the main battlefronts. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Korea declares war on the Chinese, hoping to gain some land. However Korean forces are badly beaten back, and Chinese forces crush the main Korean Army in the battle of Pyongyang, leveling the city and allowing Chinese forces to easily flow through Korea and conquer the peninsula, putting the region under Chinese occupation.
 * Seriously just no
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 3100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Federation builds up its economy as the Federation industrializes, which sees the Federation buying Levantine water purification plant designs and building these plants across the Federation’s coastline; with Khor Fakkan becoming the industrial centre of the Federation. Sultan Ghassan watches the war cautiously.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as the Caliphate industrializes and the Al-Khalil colony expands 2000 sq km inland, too. The Sheiks of the Caliphate are angered by Sultan Ghassan’s refusal of their demands, so the Caliphate continues negotiations with the Federation over the terms of the Caliphate joining the Federation. Elsewhere, the Sheiks decide not to join the Federation until this war in case they get dragged into it while backs are turned focusing on the new union.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as King Da’ud launches an invasion army to take Bandar-e-Abbas from Brandenburg after declaring war on Brandenburg this year. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized, too.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire builds up its military as Emperor Uzun Hassan prepares to invade German Georgia & their Middle Eastern territories. He plans to declare war next year.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its military after King Joshua declares war on Brandenburg in order to take over . However, he notices that he may have to negotiate with Cyprus over the territory, so he also sends his army northwards to attack Georgia. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad fights the war in German Georgia and while inspecting a Baghdad army, Sultan Abdul-Ra'uf is killed by a German sniper. His son succeeds him as Sultan Abdur Rahim and vows to avenge his father.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective militaries in case the nations are dragged into the war.
 * All the Germanic states continue to fight in the war. The government reveals that the so called Stuttgart Letters were a forgery, and that King Aldersson of Bavaria was the one who originally coordinated the Strellokian Wars in order to gain control over Bavaria and Saxony. The Saxons, French, Prussians, and Italians are informed of this double-treachery and weapons are smuggled into Bavaria. (Seriously, come up with a better casus belli next time.) The colonies expand as usual. Thousands of troops pour into Saxony and Bavaria, overwhelming the enemy in Bohemia, but stalled on the Bavarian border by invaders. The Royal Family flees into the heart of Russia once more, and the Reichstag follows close behind. People begin to move farther north, but the war is not yet lost, nor is it won. Georgian and Armenian forces quickly beat back the Dimuratis forces, but the front with Baghdad is locked into a harsh stalemate. Russian re-inforcements, however, help to repel them back to the border. The government is quite shocked at the failure of the Caliphate and Arabian Federation to rein in their other territories, and relations are heavily soured with the general populace. Eighteen snipers are sent to Munich to possibly assassinate the traitor Aldersson and incite a revolution in Bavaria. Mysore is hard pressed to hold back the enemy, but the borders from before the last war are quite well defended. Vinland and Neu Berlin launch massive incursions into bordering Italian and French colonies.
 * Prussia states there is no double treachery and that Brandenburg styling itself as 'Germany' from the beginning shows where its intentions would finally end.
 * I have  never  styled the nation as Germany. I have been the Germanic Reich for nearly two centuries. Why? Because in Europe, I solely rule the areas that the Germanic tribes occupied during the Roman days.
 * Firstly that post is IC, and secondly technically no you don't, Saxony and Bavaria also do, Not sure about Prussia though...
 * Bavaria vehemently denies these bogus claims, citing that it was the brave men of Saxony and Bavaria that fought, and lost, the most during the grave early days of the war, whilst Brandenburg suffered only minimal damage.
 * Don't blame me, blame Von. You forget that I had the most powerful armies in the region, and that you created these stupid letters.
 * Don't mix IC with OOC
 * Brandenburg notes that Bavaria, Saxony, and France all made gains from the Strellok war, whereas Brandenburg was the only one to lose land.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: Disappointed with Wales but not considering them a true enemy, Prussian ships and troops are told not to attack Welsh ships or soldiers unless fired upon first. Danzig is captured by Prussia as the city's Brandenburg troops are taken by surprise by such a quick mobilisation. In the south a Catholic militia force joins with the new Protectorate forces and meets with the Polish army, while the battle is a loss and they are forced to retreat into Prussia, the Polish army takes three to four times as many casualties due to the battle taking place at a river. Meanwhile another draft is made to be sent east this time of 30,000 men. Meanwhile Corper claims that his innovation is delayed, although his Puddling iron and steel (which can be made more quickly into the final product than Konigsberg Steel or standard iron) proves vital in cheaply and quickly equipping and resuppling the Prussian forces.
 * Laītawiskas Protektorat: Having declared war on Germany and Russia last year, the first Lithuanian army is formed after a copy of the Prussian law providing for an army is enforced in the Protectorate and a draft of 10,000 is made. Meanwhile the Gemeine Magistrats are armed more heavily so that they can maintain order and act as a first defence in case of an attack.
 * Switerzerland:We join on the side of the German Reich and send 5000 troops/supplies to Bavaria, 5000 troops/supplies to Italy, and 5000 troops/supplies France,
 * Normandy: As the war escalates in Europe, Frances Aquelac orders Norman forces to be put on high alert in case of any declaration of war. Rumors persist of a Council vote which would prohibit the Monarch from declaring war on his sole counsel, but these still remain rumors and no vote has surfaced in the council. However, a vote is drawn up in the council to vote on whether or not to send aid to the Neherlands and France. Urbanization continues and Normandy feels the effects of Stage 2 industrialization. The HBC expands 5000 sq km and Benin and Mogadishu expand 10,000 sq km.
 * Iceland: Nationalistic attitudes within the Dutch vassal begin to grow, with many Icelandics calling for independence. The Governor of Iceland calls for expansion, and the islands off the east coast of Greenland are seized, along with the islands south of Svalbard. Due to their small size, and no resistance, a number of fishing fleets are built to farm their surrounding waters.
 * (Quashi has given me control of Iceland) Hailstormer (talk) 21:28, July 26, 2013 (UTC)
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continue to expand ther military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama expand economy and military. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland
 * Great Brython continues to be in a confused state about the War of German Succession. We trust the German assessment of the documents as forgeries, but begin to launch our own investigation. Not really sure what to do, Parliament votes to hold off on making any rash decisions for the entire Empire. However, it is announced that Great Brython will continue its policy of sending military assistance to Brandenburg in defence of their homeland. Secretly, these military forces also conduct raids on French shipping.Steel continues to make a huge difference in daily Brythonic life and cannons now are made using Cardiff steel. This allows for extra disruption against opposing navies and trade, which causes chaos between colonies and mother nations engulfed in the war. Troops from De Mor Tir create disruption in the south of Argentium, a Dutch colony. The air furnace continues its rise in popularity, but by now most people have access to this modern luxury. Steam is used more and more, and the engine has now been used by farmers, along with crop rotation and fertilizers. Population grows and cities like Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Rennes all become urbanized. More radical ideas are fromed in healthcare and anatomical studies are formed. The military grows.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco both announce, without assistance from mainland Brython, that they intend to send aid against the Bavarian coalition. Immediately, disruption of lands in Carthage begins, and the French trade in the Mediterranean is halted by blocking the Straits of Hercules with German fleets. Vassalization is put on hold for now. Hobyo-Somalia also choses to send aid on the German side. New South Wales sends aid against the Italian colonies in Australis, and begins navally raiding them. The Apostolic Church movement begins to catch on in all states, especially in the Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco.
 * The Apostolic Church continues the canonization of Saints, and the redistricting of parishes. New canon law starts to be put in place. It is decided that, similar to the Ecumenial Patriarch, or Pope, the Apostolic Church will have the Prime Bishop, who will rule over Archbishops, Bishops, and Priests.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4600 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. With no response from the Dutch, the Raja is starting to get highly annoyed. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. This mood has been around in the nation long enough that a generation of those know it. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. With war declared in Europe, a large portion of the army is deployed on the the Mysore front. The fleets headed to America divert and head to Europe instead as the naval commander feels that his fleet would be more useful supporting the Bavarians and French as well as their long tome standing ally the Italians. The well manufactured weapons help the Maharajyan armies significantly.
 * WHY???? What response? Take a pill!!!
 * That's metagaming. You saw the pox mod event of last year and changed course. Might I remind you that if they set sail when the temperature was good in the Indian Ocean, they would have arrived in Neu Berlin sometime in the late summer of 1774.
 * Oh no. I just realised that it might seem so. This was because I was deciding whether my forces were going to send (L) aid or (M) aid. I decided the latter. Sorry if it may seem to be metagaming.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4600 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure. All nations send troops to the war effort.

1775
'''NOTICE - Please add in the relevant information to the Table of the scores for your nation if you're fighting in the War of German Succession Don't edit the table for anyone else's nations other than your own. ~Von'''

''' An smallpox epidemic begins in Antillia, striking the area in which are located the Brandenburgian colony of Neu Berlin, the Russian colony of Kanada and the Portuguese colony of Antília. '''


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve. Meanwhile in Aragon, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile with the Mwenemutapa converted, Portugal continues to influence the Mutapan government.around this time, the Portuguese influence on the Mutapan government is high enough for the Mutapa to be considered an puppet state. and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4200 sq km, while in Rio da Prata, Santa Maria expands 4300 sq km.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: The massive factories produce ever more for the war effort. Bavarian troops push into Austria, while holding the Brandenburgians at the Bavaria/Bohemia border. Troops continue to fight. The King dismisses Brandenburg's convient little "discovery", standing fully behind the Security Services. Bavaria is not evil and would never jeopardize the stability of Europe. It was Bavaria and Saxony that created the GGU, which kept the peace, until Strellock. Bavaria is innocent. The Royal family is sent to Australis while the King takes command of a division in Bohemia. The Reichstag temporarily convenes and is relocated to North Tyrol. Bavaria thanks its allies for the aid.
 * If you can create BS about me, I can create BS about you.
 * Comments are not necessary.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. The city of Banjarmasin grows exponentially due to the continuing migration to the cities. Indonesia throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Bavarian Java: The Javanese government is given more freedom in response to colonial calls of liberty and fair taxes. Military continues expanding. Java throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. Water Wheels make it to the colony, The Hurem Group takes to pearling and begins exporting the valuable commodity to Europe. Governor Kossack orders the expansion of the capital, Broomestadt. Forts are constructed in the wilderness. The Port is expanded greatly. The Royal Family, Katherine, Duchess of Baden, and William, Prince of Baden to Broomestadt after several long months at sea. Governor Kossack opens up the Governor's Mansion. Governor Kossack grows concerned by the situation in Europe.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation begins in some places in Kyushu and Shikoku.
 * Cyprus, after a short war, pulls out of the war entirely due to having a vested interest in seeing either side win. Crete and Cyrenaica follow suit quickly, and Cyprus retreats, having only gained German Anatolia, which it wishes to keep. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 101th to 105th improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 100 kg lumber daily. The 121th to 125th iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar. More rifles are built. More schools are built. Allows Bengal refugees to move into Myanmar. The King begins considering whether or not to join the war in Germany.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 3100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. The Federation builds up its economy as the Federation industrializes, which sees the Federation buying Levantine water purification plant designs and building these plants across the Federation’s coastline.
 * Note Rex, I assume you are raiding the Arabian Federation's Australian colony of New Oman when you posted: "Italian, Arab, and Ethiopian New South Wales sends aid against the Italian colonies in Australis, and begins navally raiding them." because the Arabian Federation isn't in the war so you're just randomly attacking my nation ~Von. 
 * Yeah, that post was pretty messed up. I posted it, but it ruined the coding for the page, so it was undone. When I copied it to repost, I did edit a few things, but that was overlooked. It originally stated that we raided Italian, Arab and Ethiopian areas in Africa (Warsangali, Adal, Nuovo Milano), but I overlooked that in editting. Also, that sentence makes no sense, which I am sure you can tell, so don't use it for anything. I will go back and change that. ~Rex
 * Okay, then. I'll change my own post if you're not attacking New Oman. Also, Warsangali (my vassal) isn't in the war but Levantine South Africa is as its Levant's colony ~Von.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as the Caliphate industrializes and the Al-Khalil colony expands 2000 sq km inland, too. The Sheiks of the Caliphate are angered by Sultan Ghassan’s refusal of their demands, so the Caliphate continues negotiations with the Federation over the terms of the Caliphate joining the Federation. Elsewhere, the Sheiks decide not to join the Federation until this war in case they get dragged into it while backs are turned focusing on the new union.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as King Da’ud’s invasion army takes Bandar-e-Abbas from Brandenburg. With the German colony under Dimurati control, King Da’ud offers peace to Brandenburg on the condition that the German Bandar-e-Abbas colony is annexed into the Dimurat Kingdom. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized, too.
 * The Germanic Reich will surrender these lands to the Dimurat and accept peace.
 * King Da'ud is pleased and even sends some war reparations to the Reich for accepting the peace treaty.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire builds up its military as Emperor Uzun Hassan declares war on Germany and invades Georgia.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its military as the much larger Levantine forces overwhelm German defenders and they take over . Levantine forces also push into German Anatolia more and King Joshua praises his troops for conquering so much land. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland as many people flee to the colonies to escape being dragged into the war.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad fights the war in German Georgia and become locked in a stalemate as Baghdadi forces struggle to push back German troops any further. Sultan Abdur Rahim begins pondering peace but also wants to find his father’s assassin and kill him, so the Sultan is conflicted.
 * Georgia offers to surrender the wanted land to Baghdad as well as the man who killed the previous Sultan.
 * Baghdad agrees and peace is declared as the treaty of Baghdad ends the Georgian-Baghdad War and cedes some land to Baghdad.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective militaries in case the nations are dragged into the war. The Republic of Comchellak are especially keen on war as they see it as a chance to take the rest of Caer Anial but the Republic decides to bide its time and not join the war yet.
 * UMSHM: The nation continues fighting the war, putting all national efforts towards its prosecution. The King-Duke dismisses Brandenburg's clims of Bavarian treachery as "lies upon lies".
 * AnhaltContinues fighting the war.
 * CologneContinues fighting the war.
 * Hispaniola is captured by Italian forces and Nya Syriac is on the verge of defeat. Troops from those fronts are diverted to Nuovo Venexia where the German invasion is defeated by a combination of strategy and the plague. Nuovo Venexia begins a strict quarantine with not a soul allowed to cross the border. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia continue to use a steam-powered form of the waterwheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Romania and Padang continue to expand their economies while lending support to the war effort. Hungary works on its army while also sending supplies for the war effort. Yugoslavia continues to fight in Brandenburg while Greek troops help with the front in Anatolia. Siam and Malacca help with the Orissan invasion of Mysore and their invasion of the Philippines. The Aymaran Kingdom and Nya Gyptios continue to send support to the war efforts.


 * Iceland: Nationalistic attitudes within the Dutch vassal continue to grow, with many Icelandics calling for independence. A number of small protests break out, and there are reports of some violent behaviour by certain radical elements within these protests. The Governor of Iceland continues the push for expansion, and a number of islands are seized to the east of Svalbard. Like the previous year, the waters surrounding these islands begin to be farmed by fishing fleets.
 * King Niejmen II, ordered the arrest and execution of the governor of Iceland, and sends his son William, to be put in charge of the affairs of the island, and overcome the crisis. (All yours)
 * Normandy: As the war progresses, many groups in Rouen ad Caux call for immediate involvement in the war. Many prominent, aristocratic groups in the cities call for allying with the French and Bavarians, while those in the Royal Council call for aiding the Brandenburgers. However, those in the middle and lower class riot in the streets calling for complete neutrality in the war. Frances Aquelac delivered several speeches in Cherbourg, Rouen, and Caux, highlighting the importance of acting with care and precision, and that a declaration of war is a very serious act and will not happen soon. In other news, the Royal Council votes to send aid to the Portuguese colony of Antilia, as well as sending medical re-inforcements to the HBC, in light of the recent smallpox outbreak. The Royal Council also voted on sending a formal request for an alliance and trade pact with the newly formed Iceland, hoping to further better relations with insular Europe. The HBC expands by 5000 sq km, while Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km.
 * The Germanic Reich would accept the neutrality of Normandy and the Kaiser advises the government to stay out of the war.
 * The Dutch government sends undercover men to discredit the king of Normandy, handing out pamphlets and making proclamations, among the lower classes and key of the nobility. In this way search the brother kingdom of Normandy, be released of German influence.
 * Icelandic Diplomacy: We accept the Norman offer on both counts. This sign of independent choice by the Governor of Iceland leads to the Nationalists believing they are gaining ground, and the movement gains more support.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continue to expand ther military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. Dutch forces manage to isolate enemy groups at key points, and by the end of the year get control Gibraltar, and keeping blocked the German colonies of Greenland, and on the African coast. Meanwhile the bulk of the army goes into Luxembourg.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama continue sending military aid. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly. It closes any remaining trading with Vinland.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up, School systems grow and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war. War is declared on Germany.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war. War is declared on Germany.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. War is declared on Germany.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south. War is declared on Germany.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. War is declared on Germany.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin:The military is built up and the navy expands
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Mali:Mali expands 10,000 sq km to the SE. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof contribute to the economy. Aid continues to be sent to the Netherlands, as well as new aid in the form of 1,000 infantrymen.
 * All the Germanic states continue to fight in the war. In Neu Berlin, ingenious commanders have the idea of catapulting infected or dead bodies over the Italian border and into the Italian lines, taking from ancient Mongol strategy. Meanwhile the navy stationed at Vinland (Newfoundland) moves southwards to prevent the takeover of the Nya Syriacan islands. Neu Berlin and Vinland expand 4500 sq km each inland, trapping Baie d'Eric and allowing another massive incursion, capturing the northern part. Chimu cooperates with the Mayan Empire to invade Colombia (whatever it's called), quickly seizing the southern half, while they seize the northern half. Gibraltar manages to resist Italian invasion, since Morocco is supplying military aid. Combined forces from Poland and Courland manage to beat back the Prussians and force them back to their homeland. The Laitawiskas Protektorat is occupied by Courland temporarily, thanks to Russian backing, and West Prussia has been recaptured. (Seriously, despite the outcome of the war, Prussia is heavily outnumbered thanks to opposition on both the north and the south.) A combined effort between Brandenburg, Austria, and Poland
 * Btw, seriously I'll accept a stalemate, especially considering that you aren't only fighting Prussia if you remember but you can't win everywhere. I am not either, Poland is proving to have the manpower to beat back Prussian forces but I wouldn't say they are going to steamroll and the Lithuanian Protectorate is anybodies game as to who controls it due to the intense fighting there. You need all the troops you can get and you'll need them elsewhere, Italy, Saxony, Bavaria, literally with troops right next to your capital and other important cities.
 * Stalemate accepted bro.


 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km. Northern OTL Colombia (Nouvelle Bourgogne?) is captured by massive invading forces.
 * Russia continues to fight the war. Russian troops retreat across the Caspian once the news is received that the Dimurat has brokered peace with Brandenburg. However, even more forces are sent to Georgia to help beat back the invaders, forcing Qoyunlu back to the border. Novorossiya invades Dutch Antilia and Nuovo Trevisia, being successful in both regions, completely defeating the defenders in Dutch Antilia and forcing the Italians across the Novorossiyan River and further inland from there. Kanada sends re-inforcements to Neu Berlin and Vinland in the north, carefully avoiding the south, due to the plague. Minsk and Russia proper invade Hungary and Romania, possibly hoping to gain some Black Sea coast. Forces from the Crimea and Kuban cross the Black Sea to attack the Italians.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: Danzig faces siege from large Brandenburg forces however the settlement is held off due to the greater equipment and experience of the defending troops although without relief they're sure to fall. In the south Poland continues to put up greater resistance than expected and manages to fight Prussian and Catholic Militia forces to a stalemate against further advances. The 30,000 Troops designated to go east ready themselves for an all out attack into Courland while another smaller draft of 20,000 men is made for counter attack purposes. Prussia begins to feel the problems of a lack of manpower as people are taken off the streets and press ganged into the army.
 * Laītawiskas Protektorat: The Lithuanian Protectorate faces multiple incursions from Courland, all of which end with heavy casualties on both sides as the new Lithuanian army and Gemeine Magistrats fight a deadly guerrilla war over their capital and towns.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4600 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. With no response from the Dutch, the Raja is starting to get highly annoyed. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military, with the mood being that a war is coming and it might be able to finally give the people of the nation something to be proud of. This mood has been around in the nation long enough that a generation of those know it. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. With war declared in Europe, a large portion of the army is deployed on the the Mysore front. The war in Europe is bloody, and although the Orissans want revenge, they feel this is not the way to do it. Many in parliament represent these views from the public and talk of withdrawl is started.
 * The Dutch replied ages ago Imp ~Von
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4600 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure. All nations send troops to the war effort.
 * In Great Brython steel continues to make a huge difference in daily Brythonic life and cannons now are made using Cardiff steel. This allows for extra disruption against opposing navies and trade, which causes chaos between colonies and mother nations engulfed in the war. The air furnace continues its rise in popularity, but by now most people have access to this modern luxury. Steam is used more and more, and the engine has now been used by farmers, along with crop rotation and fertilizers. Population grows and cities like Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Rennes all become urbanized. More radical ideas are fromed in healthcare and anatomical studies are formed. The military grows.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. They continue the process of vassalization, now that they are Christian-majority, Welsh speaking states. Hobyo and Somalia are unified into Hobyo-Somalia. New South Wales grows its economy and military, also. The Apostolic Church movement begins to catch on in all states, especially in the Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco.
 * I can sort of understand the growth of Christianity in your West Africa territories but they wouldn't abandon speaking Arabic for Welsh after centuries of speaking Arabic.
 * The Apostolic Church continues the canonization of Saints, and the redistricting of parishes. New canon law starts to be put in place. It is decided that, similar to the Ecumenial Patriarch, or Pope, the Apostolic Church will have the Prime Bishop, who will rule over Archbishops, Bishops, and Priests. (Posting for Rex)

1776

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve. Meanwhile, in Portugal, an historian called Fruela Borges publishes the first volume of a book called "A História do Declínio e Queda do Império Romano". Meanwhile in Aragon, industrialization continues, with steam power being developed, and Meanwhile, Joan Ramon de Cardona marries Margarida de Montcada and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4200 sq km, while in Rio da Prata, Santa Maria expands 4300 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu and Shikoku, and begins in parts of Honshu.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Yagich Rafael expands by 800 sq km. Military and economy continue to expand. Great Chief Pius is rumored to be in very poor health, and with a succession battle looming, some factions demand a royal leader to avoid such power struggles in the future. Due to news reports from the surrounding colonies, Selk'nam teenagers develop a prank called "German War", wherein a group of Selk'nam youths pull up a wagon in fromt of a tavern, exit the wagon, run around it several times as if trying to figure out which seat to sit in, then get back in the different seats from which they exited and drive away (OTL "Chinese Fire Drill ").
 * Cyprus continues to develop its economy, sending both sides of the War of German Succession aid and other supplies. Crete and Cyrenaica, along with Attaleia also send aid. Nea Lefkosia expands by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka expands by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos expands by 2000 sq km.
 * Crete develops its economy.
 * Cyrenaica expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 * France: The invasion of Nouvelle Bourgogne is repelled as the French peoples and the Muiscas, the Mayas who had been treated outside the war are invaded, and Panama and Costa Rica are soon taken by the French and the Antillian armies march to Central Maya, while the Atlantian Germanic territories are soon swarmed by French soldiers, Baie d'Eric is retaken and Vinland is invaded by a joint Occitanian-French force coming from Picardy, the Welsh blockade is broken an invasion occurs at Dover. However, only the small city is taken from them and is used as operation center, in Britain, while this the military and navy is built up. Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. The Book History and Decline of the Roman Empire of Portuguese origin enters France through Occitania and becomes a favorite book of the royalty and nobles as it shows the origins of the nation and its inheritance.
 * OK, you are really pushing the ASB limit. The majority of your forces are in Africa and Europe, not in the Americas. Even if you could push the Germans out, the Mayans really have nowhere else to invade except you. Not to mention that Andrew has guaranteed me that no one may take any land from Russia or the Maya in the case of their loss. The central Mayan territories are too far for you to reach within a year's time. We don't even know who's winning the war. I didn't take all of Baie d'Eric, only the northernmost part.
 * Not quite, the colonies have had a separate army ever since the Burgundian war of 1615 as I knew that if that happened again the Mayan forces would drive Nouvelle Bourgogne to collapse, and Baie d'Eric forces are some European troops that arrived after the news of the occupation and the Mayan troops will fail and forcefully return after a year of entering into Costa Rica.
 * OK. That is reasonable.
 * Carthage: The failure of the Welsh on taking Carthage gives a respect to the noble peoples at the eyes of the Carthaginian citizens, the military now backed by the French, force the Welsh never prepared for a war in the desert, off Carthage as the empire cuts through the Welsh forces, soon Morocco's northern territories are taken from Morocco and the fleet from the Canarian Islands begins making a blockade for Welsh and German ships in the Mediterranean to avoid an entrance of the Welsh towards Italy. Expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up.
 * Occitania:It invades Aquitaine with French aid, and soon finds itself sieging Bourdeaux although the success is far from reached as the forces are continuously facing wave after wave of German-Aquitainian forces. However, it pushes the people to revolt from the current Germanic regime in the kingdom implying that as Occitanians they should join French side, Germans are invaders whose only wish is to rule over the world, the French and Bavarians fight for the fate of Europe and the freedom from the Imperial Germanic reich.
 * Bourdeaux is too far for you to reach in a year's time as well, considering that Aquitaine really has nothing to do except fight you. 
 * Bourdeaux was reached sorting the Aquitainian forces and there won't be any mayor success on the city. Occitanian forces will flee to Occitania later.
 * This, too, is reasonable.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war. War is declared on Germany.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south. War is declared on Germany.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. War is declared on Germany.
 * Zululand: Military is built up. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin:The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up. Picardy launches its own revenge on Luxembourg as the state launches its own campaign against Luxembourg. As unsuccessful as it is, it moves the people into a new movement against Germans, the Council of the Eepublic moves into the German war, as the inhabitants wish to defend the beliefs of France and a payback to Germany due to their occupation for century and a half.
 * Mauretania: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: The massive factories produce ever more for the war effort. Bavarian troops push into Austria, while holding the Brandenburgians at the Bavaria/Bohemia border. Troops continue to fight. The Reichstag temporarily convenes and is relocated to North Tyrol. Bavaria thanks its allies for the aid. The King is wounded during the battle of Prague, and the prognosis does not look good. The Reichstag orders a second emergency cabinet meeting to discuss the next course of action should King Aldersson perish. In the meantime, forces continue defend and attack. The forces sent into Austria have met some success, despite Bavarian losses to the North. The Bavarian navy is recalled to Australis to better defend the Asian colonies.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. The city of Banjarmasin grows exponentially due to the continuing migration to the cities. Indonesia throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Bavarian Java: The Javanese government is given more freedom in response to colonial calls of liberty and fair taxes. Military continues expanding. Java throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. Water Wheels make it to the colony, The Hurem Group takes to pearling and begins exporting the valuable commodity to Europe. Governor Kossack orders the expansion of the capital, Broomestadt. Forts are constructed in the wilderness. The Port is expanded greatly. The Royal Family, Katherine, Duchess of Baden, and William, Prince of Baden to Broomestadt after several long months at sea. Governor Kossack opens up the Governor's Mansion. Governor Kossack grows concerned by the situation in Europe. The Navy arives later in the year, Admiral Gustaf meets with Governor Kossack in a private meeting. If things get worse the Reichstag has authorised Bavarian Australis to be the government in exile.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 1st improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The 1st iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. More rifles are built. More schools are built. Allows Bengal refugees to move into Myanmar. The army begins training vigorously.
 * UMSHM: The war continues. This year's conscripts are called up, freeing up more trained soldiers to fight on the front. After a victorious battle, there is a massive advance, however, a defeat sends the troops effectively back to where they were. In Australis, the Royal Australis Regiment mans the forts on the border, and naval ships stationed there raid enemy shipping. In the Guinea Schutzgebiet, the local militias and regiment are mobilized, and begin a semi-guerrilla war against the Brandenburg colony to the East. King Eugen II suffers a breakdown due to the stress of the war, and his son Wolfram becomes Regent. The King and Queen, and Wolfram's wife and children all depart to Saxon West Africa, where they arrive late in the year.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 3100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. Sultan Ghassan loses the Sultan elections to Sheik Abbas of Khor Fakkan based on his policies of industrialization and willingness to make the Caliphate part of the Federation. The new Sultan oversees the Federation’s continued industrialization with more weapon factories being built in Bani-Ahsa as Sheik Imad promotes his Sheikdom as the Federation’s premier weapon makers, and with the global war, the weapon manufacturing business is booming. This helps the Federation expands its economy thanks to this and the seeming annexation of the Caliphate helps to drive Federation investment in businesses of the Caliphate Sheikdoms.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as the Caliphate industrializes and the Al-Khalil colony expands 2000 sq km inland, too. The Sheiks of the Caliphate are pleased greatly with the willingness Sultan Abbas has to have the Caliphate annexed into the Federation, and negotiations proceed very smoothly.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as the Kingdom recovers from the two years of war. King Da’ud visits Bandar-e-Abbas to inspect the Dimurati takeover of the region and the King is impressed with the European architecture of the city and decides that it should be preserved, and even hires some architects from Europe to help build the new growing cities of the Kingdom. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized, too.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire continues to fight in Georgia as the re-birth of Qoyunlu dominance spurs troops on to fight hard against their enemy.
 * The Levantine Kingdom fights Germany and King Joshua is annoyed he has lost Adana to Cyprus, so the King resolves to seize a larger portion of Georgia instead; but the King also has his colonial armies fight the Levant’s enemies across the globe with Levantine ships fighting alongside Italia, Bavaria and other allies in the Caribbean, South Africa and East Indies. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland as many people flee to the colonies to escape being dragged into the war.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military to recover from the last three years of war. Sultan Abdur Rahim has his father’s assassin executed after the man was turned over by the Germans, and then goes to inspect the new territory and the losses sustained by his army. Sultan Abdur Rahim informs his advisers the war has shaken his resolve and he is shocked at how many of his loyal troops were killed. The Sultan sends the dead troops grieving families and friends compensation including money, land, exotic goods and new houses. The Sultan also vows not to start any more trivial wars so that his people aren't needlessly killed in battle.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective militaries in case the nations are dragged into the war.
 * Graz and Lienz are besieged and Eastern Anatolia nears the brink of collapse. The front in Nuovo Venexia begins to break apart and a more defensable line is created in the eastern part. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia continue to use a steam-powered form of the water wheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Romania and Padang continue to expand their economies while lending support to the war effort. Hungary works on its army while also sending supplies for the war effort. Yugoslavia continues to fight in Brandenburg while Greek troops help with the front in Anatolia. Siam and Malacca help with the Orissan invasion of Mysore and their invasion of the Philippines. The Aymaran Kingdom and Nya Gyptios continue to send support to the war efforts.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat:PM2PrussianFront1776.png The relief force of 20,000 men is sent west to relieve Danzig, catching the Brandenburg forces from behind they manage to break the siege however fighting turns into lots of skirmishes across the countryside. The Polish front continues being a stalemate although as the commander orders several large iron cannons, a plan is formulated to make a breakthrough. Meanwhile in the east, the 30,000 Prussian troops aim to move through their northern ally and relieve them while also beginning an offensive into Courland. However, military leaders fear this will just lead to a more violent stalemate in Lithuanian territory.
 * Laītawiskas Protektorat: The guerrilla tactics of the Lithuanian remnants, now being more defined and on a larger scale including explosive sabotage, swing casualties in the favour of the remnants however the Russian re-inforcements keep on coming and their numbers do not seem to be depleting.
 * All the Germanic states continue to fight in the war. In Mysore, a massive and long planned offensive regains Hyderabad. Thousands of new soldiers are added to the military in the region every year. Norwegian and Swedish re-inforcements arrive in Denmark and Brandenburg, bolstering the defenses around Berlin and helping push back the Dutch from Denmark and the Saxons from East Brandenburg. Men are called up from southern Poland to aid in West Prussia, and slowly the Prussians are pushed back, but with heavy losses on both sides. Neu Berlin and Vinland do not expand this year. Chimu decides to focus more on defense rather than offense, and manages to hold off both the French and the Italians. Some invading troops in Bohemia are recalled to attack the Italians, with several major offensives being launched on the greater Venetian area. Neu Berlin continues to use this form of biological warfare to fight the enemy, slowly ridding the dead and infected from Neu Berlin and trashing the Italian territory simultaneously.
 * I (Orissa) never invaded Mysore. I only send thousands of troops to attack in Europe, and even they are having second thoughts.
 * Ah. Got it. But that also means you can't take land if you win, no?
 * After decades of occupation by the Italian conquerors, the Anatolian people are whipped into a frenzy by the words of Julius Excedar, the last male heir to the UKAP; "My brothers and sisters, too long have we been occupied and supressed by the Italian filth! Too long have we been part of there empire of misery and ruled by there armies! I am Julius the Fifth, last male heir to the United Kingdom of Anatolia and Persia, and i declare that in the name of our forfathers that Anatolia will no longer stand for this rule by the barbarian scum of Italia! Now they are locked in a bitter war with ther former ally, the mighty German Reich, and our allies the Koori have declared revlution in there homeland against the Italains as well. The time to rise and recalim our freedom is now! The Italian Age is at its end! The Italians will no longer rule us! We are Anatolians, one and all, free and slaves, we are the heirs to Kingdom of Rome, and the UKAP, and we deserve our place in the Hall of Nations! Today, we fight for independance, today, we FIGHT FOR FREEDOM!!!!." The speech causes the Anatolian population to break out into Revolution,, and after a Congress meets in Krizium from there various provinces of Anatolia, they sign the declaration of Independance on February 22nd, declaring the independance of the  United Kingdom of Anatolia , and taking the old mountain capitol of Krizium back to use. The leader of the Revolution is taken to this place and crowned King Julius V, and he begins leading his revolution against the Italians, asking for the aid from any European nation who will help his cause of freedom. A cry soon breaks out among the Anatolian troops, "Anatolia for Anatolians, Italia for the Italians!"
 * Georgia, Armenia, Poland, and Brandenburg send some small funds and few arms to aid the Anatolians, hoping to break Italian power in the region as well as the Balkans.
 * Anatolia thanks the 4 nations greatly.
 * Italia has only offered the Anatolians equality within the Kingdom and allows Anatolia to hold its share of seats in the Italian Parliament (20 of the 300). Slavery in all the Italian lands has been abolished and Italia is industrializing Anatolia so that the quality of life is rising for the general population. Also, the Koori's have done nothing except for a little cave gathering. The majority of the population would be against this.
 * Fancy technology and a small handful of seats in your congress will do nothing to make them like your empire. It's their culture, it's not for sale.
 * You underestimate the power of a stable society... Minorities are very happy in many states around the world due to the stability of a society...
 * Iceland: Nationalistic attitudes within the Dutch vassal now expand at extreme speed, with the majority of Icelandics calling for independence. Large protests break out throughout the colony, and violent behaviour breaks out in all major settlements. The replacement of the Governor of Iceland with Prince William, does nothing to abate this, with he himself beginning to emulate some of the calls of the nationalists. Like the Governor before him, William continues the push for expansion, and a large number of small islands to the east of those already seized are brought under Icelandic control. Like the previous year, the waters surrounding these islands begin to be farmed by fishing fleets.
 * Normandy: The NIO (Norman Intelligence Office) apprehends several Dutch spies working to sour the opinion of the German King of Normandy. Several spies are detained and sent to interogation buildings. By mid-June, some of the Dutch spies were deported back to the Netherlands, however shortly after their departure more spies rose up, mostly likely sleeper agents previously. More commotion is caused and anti-sentimence for the German King rises in the country, as well as supporters of Anhaltese and French monarchs. To make matters worse, a scandal concerning two NIO agents is rumored to have taken place. Apparently, two Norman agents conversed with Dutch spies and paid them to continue their work under different identities. While this is still just a rumor, public outrage spills over and the nation is divided between Pro-German and Anti-German/Pro-Dutch supporters. On September 8, Frances Aquelac made herself the temporary Head Chairperson of the NIO, in an effort to combat and dissolve any scandals. In other news, word reaches Rouen of the violent rebel activity in Italia. In hearing this, the Royal Council votes 196-104 in support of sending aid, outside of the war, to the Italian government in dealing with the rebels , and many Norman politicians call for a less-hasty and unorganized independence for the Anatolian people. The HBC colony expands by 5000 sq km, while Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km.
 * Mali: Mali expands 10,000 sq km to the NE. Aid is continually sent to the Netherlands, as well as a new order of military supplies to be sent to France and Bavaria. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof contribute to the economy and military.
 * In Great Brython steel continues to make a huge difference in daily Brythonic life and cannons now are made using Cardiff steel. This allows for extra disruption against opposing navies and trade, which causes chaos between colonies and mother nations engulfed in the war. The air furnace continues its rise in popularity, but by now most people have access to this modern luxury. Steam is used more and more, and the engine has now been used by farmers, along with crop rotation and fertilizers. Population grows and cities like Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Rennes all become urbanized. More radical ideas are fromed in healthcare and anatomical studies are formed. The military grows.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. They continue the process of vassalization, now that they are Christian-majority, Welsh speaking states. Hobyo and Somalia are unified into Hobyo-Somalia. New South Wales grows its economy and military, also. The Apostolic Church movement begins to catch on in all states, especially in the Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco.
 * The Apostolic Church continues the canonization of Saints, and the redistricting of parishes. New canon law starts to be put in place. It is decided that, similar to the Ecumenial Patriarch, or Pope, the Apostolic Church will have the Prime Bishop, who will rule over Archbishops, Bishops, and Priests. (Posting for Rex)
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continue to expand ther military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. Dutch forces control Gibraltar, and keeping blocked the German colonies of Greenland, and on the African coast. Meanwhile the bulk of the army fight in Luxembourg.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama continue sending military aid. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * Ethiopia expands its military, economy, and infrastructure, and expands its colonies by the previous rates. Ethiopian economist, Gemeda Bereket writes the book called The Wealth of Nations, in which he details the needs for a basic standing army as signs of an industrializing nation. He goes on to further discuss major economic woes and boons, as well as explain the needs for industry to sustain a major global empire such as Ethiopia's.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4600 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continuously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation begins to get ready for war, and this is accompanied by the recent propaganda taking hold. Thousands enrol and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military as its troops fight on in Europe. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. A lot of the armed forces remain poised on the Mysorian border, keeping much needed German troops away from the war in Europe, which is going on. The war in Europe is bloody, and although the Orissans want revenge, they feel this is not the way to do it. Calls of withdrawing in Europe continue to grow louder and the Raja and Parliament begin to head toward a decision.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4600 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state, has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure. All nations send troops to the war effort.

1777

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries, Meanwhile, in Portugal, "A História do Declínio e Queda do Império Romano" gains popularity, also causing controversy due to the last fourth of the volume I's content. Meanwhile in Aragon, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile, Margarida de Montcada gives birth to a girl, who is named Constança and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in León, Alfonso XVI dies, being succeeded by his son Fernando, who's crowned as "By the Grace of God, Fernando VII, King of León, Córdoba, Sevilla and Asturias, Duke of Cádiz, Galisteo, Cea and Alba de Tornes, Marchess of Coria, Castrofuerte, Valdefuentes and Villamanrique, and Count of Coca and Palma del Río". Meanwhile, Alfonso Fernández de Haro, son of Fernando VII, marries Urraca Froiláz de Trava, daughter of the Portuguese Count of Trastámara, Fruela IX Froiláz de Trava. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile, the Emperor grants a coat of arms to the Mwenemutapa. and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4200 sq km, while in Rio da Prata, Santa Maria expands 4300 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku, and parts of Honshu. Steam Power begins to be studied upon.
 * In Great Brython steel continues to make a huge difference in daily Brythonic life and cannons now are made using Cardiff steel. This allows for extra disruption against opposing navies and trade, which causes chaos between colonies and mother nations engulfed in the war. The air furnace continues its rise in popularity, but by now most people have access to this modern luxury. Steam is used more and more, and the engine has now been used by farmers, along with crop rotation and fertilizers. Population grows and cities like Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Rennes all become urbanized. More radical ideas are fromed in healthcare and anatomical studies are formed. The military grows.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. They continue the process of vassalization, now that they are Christian-majority, Welsh speaking states. Hobyo and Somalia are unified into Hobyo-Somalia. New South Wales grows its economy and military, also. The Apostolic Church movement begins to catch on in all states, especially in the Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco.
 * The Apostolic Church continues the canonization of Saints, and the redistricting of parishes. New canon law starts to be put in place. It is decided that, similar to the Ecumenial Patriarch, or Pope, the Apostolic Church will have the Prime Bishop, who will rule over Archbishops, Bishops, and Priests. (Posting for Rex)
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continue to expand ther military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. Dutch forces control Gibraltar, and keeping blocked the German colonies of Greenland, and on the African coast. Meanwhile the bulk of the army fight in Luxembourg.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama continue sending military aid. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland
 * UMSHM: The entire country is geared towards the war effort, but despite of this, and the best efforts of the generals and soldiers, no long-lasting gains are made. Saxon Australis expands 1000 sq km into that one annoying black speck still left on the peninsula.
 * Cyprus sees the revolution in Anatolia and in response sends troops to Cypriot Anatolia, specifically the capital Attaleia, in case of possible Anatolian revolutions there also, drawing troops away from the colonies. At the same time, Cyprus wishes to have good relations with the majority of its neighbours, and the King wishes to travel to Anatolia to secure good relations with a possible future training partner. However, the King stops from giving outright support to Anatolia, wishing not to anger Venice at the same time. The King hopes these cordial relations will enable Cyprus to keep Attaleia, otherwise known as Cypriot Anatolia. The colonies expand, Nea Lefkosia by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos by 2000 sq km.
 * Anatolian Diplomacy: We state that the land we gave you in Anatolia during the Fail War will be recognized as your land, and we will not support any revolutionaires within your borders as we wish for freindly relations. We welcome your delegates to Anatolia, and if the King wishes to visit Anatolia, we welcome him with open arms.
 * Crete also wishes to have cordial relations with Anatolia, and sends delegates with the King to see Anatolia.
 * Anatolian Diplomacy: We welcome your delegates to Anatolia and also are glad to establish relations with you. 
 * Cyrenaica also sends delegates, and expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 * Anatolian Diplomacy: We welcome your delegates to Anatolia and also are glad to establish relations with you. 


 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The 2nd improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The 2nd iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. More rifles are built. More schools are built. Allows Bengal refugees to move into Myanmar. The army begins training vigorously.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: The massive factories produce ever more for the war effort. Bavarian troops push into Austria, while holding the Brandenburgians at the Bavaria/Bohemia border. Troops continue to fight. The Reichstag temporarily convenes and is relocated to North Tyrol. Bavaria thanks its allies for the aid. The King is wounded during the battle of Prague, after many day of intense care, King Aldersson dies, but not before whispering the name of his heir. Prince Leopold is crowned King Leopold II in a quiet cerimony after his death. She orders Bavaria to keep fighting and not to lose hope. He says famously in her crowning speech "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue is what counts." With that Bavarian's nationwide take heart in their cause and push forward. Forces push deep into Austria, forces begin to make gains in the north beating Brandenburg back to the pre-war border. With a stalemate looming, forces hold their posistions until further orders are given.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. The city of Banjarmasin grows exponentially due to the continuing migration to the cities. Indonesia throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Bavarian Java: The Javanese government is given more freedom in response to colonial calls of liberty and fair taxes. Military continues expanding. Java throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. Water Wheels make it to the colony, The Hurem Group takes to pearling and begins exporting the valuable commodity to Europe. Governor Kossack orders the expansion of the capital, Broomestadt. Forts are constructed in the wilderness. The Port is expanded greatly. The Royal Family, Katherine, Duchess of Baden, and William, Prince of Baden to Broomestadt after several long months at sea. Kossack celebrates the recent victories and holds a parade in the new King's honor.
 * Italia seizes much of southern Austria but is forced to leave Vienna to the Bavarians as troops are recalled to put down the Anatolian revolt. Many Greek citizens in Western Anatolia side with the Italians as do moderate Turkish citizens of Central Anatolia who do not wish to return to the days of the Ottoman Empire when wars constantly threatened the populace. Rebel forces are defeated in several key battles near Konya, Ankara and Adana forcing the small, disorganized "Anatolian troops" to retreat to their mountain fortressess. Italia sends the larges giant bombards to these sites and tests out the largest artillery pieces ever created with their explosive shells. After continuous bombardment for over a week the fortress is forced to surrender and "King Julius" is arrested and put on trial for high treason. Many in Anatolia wish to see him hanged as he has disrupted the stability of the region. Meanwhile Nuovo Treviso sends troops to aid Nuovo Venexia and the two push into Neu Berlin's territories. The outbreak of plague damages the army but morale is boosted by a successful attack over the Bela River into Neu Berlin. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia continue to use a steam-powered form of the water wheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Romania, Hungary and Padang send troops to fight the Anatolian rebels. Yugoslavia continues to fight in Brandenburg while Greek troops help with the fronts in Anatolia. Siam and Malacca continue to raid Mysore and the Philippines. The Aymaran Kingdom and Nya Gyptios continue to send support to the war efforts.
 * United Kingdom of Anatolia: We declare that the Kingdom of Anatolia is nothing like tis Ottoman predeccoesor, and we take another offenisve, pushing the Italians back from Anatolia, and all the way to the caost. By doing this we win over a majority of the population and we offer all Greeks citizenship should they join us, most of which do as they are sick of Italian hegemony over them and there homeland. The King orders the armies to defend at all costs, and by now the troops are fighting with a sense of patriotism, the King states that after this war has ended, the Anatolians will stay free of foreign entanglements and focus on itself and preserving trade and healthy and happy lives to the people. We are now armed with weapons from Brandenburg adn her allies and are now modernly equipped, the people begin joining the armies in droves, The King states that the Italians are locked in a bitter war with Germany, and in Australia, they cant plausibly take the Anatolians back without withdrawing from the majori conflict with Germany.
 * Yugoslav Rebels: Serbians, tired of rule, and tired of being sent nowhere while Italy prospered for their work, begin to mass revolt. Major riots occur. Because the ethnic Croat areas stay loyal to Italy, the Kingdom of Serbia is announced. We ask for recognition from many states including Germany. We ask for peaceful independence.


 * Anatolian Diploamcy: We offer the Yugoslavs an alliance.
 * Serb Diplomacy: accepts.
 * The Germanic states accept the existence of the Kingdom of Serbia as an independent nation.
 * Dean, you are ignoring over 200 years of history not to mention that your metagaming is continuing on unprecidented levels... This is too much. 
 * Mali: Mali expands 10,000 sq km to the NE. Aid is continually sent to France and the Netherlands. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof contribute to the economy.
 * All the Germanic states continue to fight in the war. Austria seizes the weakening of Italian power in the region as a chance to drive the enemy away from Vienna and the surrounding regions. The Italians are pushed back to the Tyrol region and the stalemate in Bohemia is broken thanks to the Austrians launching an offensive along the southern Bohemian border, dividing the attention of the Bavarians. The war seems to be locking into a bloody stalemate in Europe, but in Antillia, Neu Berlin struggles to hold the border. Troops are called down from the panhandle (which links the Eriksmark area to Neu Berlin proper) to aid in the fight, and Myami people are recruited to try new battle tactics against the Italians. Several unorthodox Myami plans help to hold the Italians at the border. Troops in Vinland retreat to the border and fend off the French there. In Mysore, more gains are made in Carnatic and Southern Hyderabad, although the Orissans present a strong front. Chimu recalls forces from the north to attack the Aymara, and the Central American territories send fleets to back Neu Prussen. Georgia and Armenia continue to fight the Qoyunlu and the Levantines, as well as funding the Anatolians. Russian re-inforcements are a major aid in locking the enemy out. Brandenburg and East Brandenburg seek to create peace with Saxony on the side, without territorial or financial reparation from either side. Meanwhile, the government relocates again to Sweden.
 * Orissa isn't fighting in the war, they are only sending military aid.
 * Oh, thank god. This means that there really isn't a war in India.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 3100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland, too. Sultan Abbas continues to maintain Federation neutrality in the war, selling supplies to both sides. The Federation’s economy continues to expand thanks to the growing Federation weapon’s trade, and this year sees the Sultan agreeing to a compromise agreement for the Caliphate Sheikdoms joining the Federation. Elsewhere, the Sheikdoms of Al Badie Sulayyil and Al Hadar are joined together in dynastic union to form the Sheikdom of Al-Shamali.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as the Caliphate industrializes and the Al-Khalil colony expands 2000 sq km inland, too. The Sheiks of the Caliphate are pleased greatly with the agreement and Sheik Mohammed of Najran is re-elected Emir for the remaining months of the Caliphate’s existence.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as the Kingdom recovers from the war. King Da’ud continues with his plans to invade Persia. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized, too.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire continues to fight in Georgia as the re-birth of Qoyunlu dominance spurs troops on to fight hard against their enemy. Emperor Uzun Hassan also denounces King Julius, claiming that Anatolia is for the Turks not wannabe Romans.
 * The Levantine Kingdom fights the war across the globe. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland as many people flee to the colonies to escape being dragged into the war.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military to recover from the war. Sultan Abdur Rahim continues to pursue industrialization in his Sultanate as water wheel powered factories spring up near the rivers of the Sultanate.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective militaries in case the nations are dragged into the war.
 * Normandy: Civil unrest builds up in Normandy as more pro-German and pro-Anhaltese/French/Dutch (simply dubbed anti-German) monarchists clash in the streets. The scandal concerning the NIO agents is unraveled, and it is confirmed that the agents Marcus Devereux and Louis Severn bribed eight Dutch spies with money and new identities in return for continued operation within Normandy. Devereux and Severn were tried on July 13, 1777 for treachery and obstruction of justice. They were each sentenced to 30 years in prison, effecting September 30. Frances Aqeulac continues to be both the Monarchial Representative and Chairwoman of the NIO. She is expected to appoint a new Chairperson next year. In response to a new wave of revolts in Yugoslavia, the Royal Council votes to continue to send aid to Italia. A furthur vote will make all aid sent to Italia be used only in quelling the revolts and any Norman troops used in the current, German war will automatically nullify the vote and cancel all aid sent to Italia. The vote will be valid until January 1, 1780, considering the revolts still exist at the time. Many government officials denounce the existence of both Yugoslavia and Anatolia. In colonial news, the HBC expands by 5000 sq km and Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Yagich Rafael expands by 800 sq km. Military and economy continue to be built up. After a long illness, it is announced on Christmas Day that Great Chief Pius has died.
 * Normandy: Frances Aquelac offers her condolences for the hard working Great Chieftains death and offers the condolences of all of Normandy for the royal family of Selk'nam. A box of chocolate is sent to Selk'nam because whatever.
 * Iceland: Nationalistic attitudes within the Dutch vassal explode, full blown rebellion takes hold, with nearly the entire population of Iceland behind it. The Dutch troops within the colony on the majority defect, with many notable battlefield commanders among them. Those that remain loyal to the crown, are quickly defeated in battle. Prince William, who after his arrival last year had begun to sympathise with the natives, chooses to side with the nationalists. The nationalists use his Royal blood as a way of legitimising the rebellion, and he quickly emerges as its leader. When the final resistance to the rebellion falls, a new nation rises. The Icelandic Imperium is founded. Prince William is crowned as Emperor Of The Imperium, and is now known as Emperor William I. In his first act as Emperor, he orders a policy of continous expansion, and as a result more islands are seized to the east of those already claimed. A request is sent to the Dutch King, requesting a trade deal, alliance, and recognition of the Imperium's independent status. It is also noted that any independent recognition of sovereignty by other states shall be met with positive relations.
 * ​Bavaria recognises the independence of Iceland and a trade alliance. We also agree to sell Bavaria's north island for 2,000,000 thalers.
 * Normandy: The Norman Government assures the Icelandic Imperium that trade pact and alliance forged in 1775 will continue to remain in force. The Royal Council votes to formally recognize Icelandic sovereignty, a status that was only informally recognized for the past two years.
 * Dutch Diplomacy: The King Niejmen II is upset by the situation in Iceland, and the last chain of events. But finally, after deliberating on the High Council, it was decided to accept the independence of that territory. By signing the Treaty of Amsterdam, the Netherlands kingdom and the new kingdom of Iceland, agree to peace, co-operation and mutual support, maintaining fraternal relations, and wishing to William, a long life and the continuity of the House of Orange for those lands (It becomes a secondary branch of the royal family, with no priority to the Dutch throne)
 * The Germanic Reich recognizes Iceland as an independent nation and offers a trade pact.
 * Icelandic Diplomacy: We accept the trade deals from Bavaria and the German Reich. We also thank Bavaria for selling us the Faroe Islands, and accept their demand for 2,000,000 thalers. We also thank the Dutch for the Treaty of Amsterdam.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4600 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continuously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation's propaganda continues to pump out patriotic messages, and although this makes people patriotic, it does not stop dissent against the war in Europe. Thousands enrol and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military as its troops fight on in Europe, on the verge of stopping. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. A lot of the armed forces remain poised on the Mysorian border, keeping much needed German troops away from the war in Europe, which is going on. The Raja and his parliament are forced to take a harsh decision from their allies, as people begin to state that they do not want to be seeing a foriegn war. As a result, the Raja announces his withdrawal of aid from the war.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4600 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: The Prussian military receives large supplies of cannon on all fronts, with a large amount going to the Polish front where Russian troops are re-inforcing the German and Polish military. All forces receive the order to dig in, many small defensive emplacements are constructed behind current front lines and troops fall back to them, armed with cannon and explosives they perform a deadly defensive strategy that causes an almost complete cease of skirmishes on the southern and western fronts, with only ocassional pushes and counterattacks leading to no real territorial changes.
 * Laītawiskas Protektorat: The assault into the north-east recaptures the Lithuanian Protectorate's capital and pushes the Russo-Germanic forces back a bit but a stalemate continues. However, the tactics introduced by the Lithuanian freedom fighters are introduced in the military to great effect, allowing captured settlements to become highly costly targets for their opponents.

1778

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries, Meanwhile in Aragon, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in León, Meanwhile, Urraca Froiláz de Trava gives birth to a girl, who is named Urraca. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. and Angola expands 500 sq kmg. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4200 sq km and Bahia expands 4300 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku and parts of Honshu. Steam Power continues to be studied upon.
 * France: France: the military is built up, and as no success has been achieved from the war it follows the example of Bavaria and the Netherlands, soon withdrawing from the war. For France, the war is over, the withdrawal of the war members is a prove of such. Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly.It closes any remaining trading with Vinland.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up, School system grow and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war. War is declared on Germany.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war. War is declared on Germany.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. War is declared on Germany.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south. War is declared on Germany.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. War is declared on Germany.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin:The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The third improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The 3rd  iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The first air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. Allows Bengal refugees to move into Myanmar. The army begins training vigorously.
 * Cyprus thanks Anatolia as the King returns to Cyprus. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka expands by 2000 sq km, and Nea Lemesos expands by 2000 sq km.
 * UMSHM: The stalemate continues, and the population grows steadily unhappier with the war in general. King Eugen II dies, and his son Wolfram, already the Regent,  becomes king-duke. His accession is not widely celebrated, as an elaborate coronation would distract too much money and resources from the war effort. Nothing much happens in the colonies, except for the Guinea Schutzgebiet, which continues fighting a guerrilla war against the neighbouring Brandenburger colony.


 * The war is over.
 * Oh, I wasn't sure.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: After years of bloody stalemate and damage to all of Europe. King Leopold orders the ceasasstion of hostilities between Bavaria, and Brandenburg. The war is over. the nation celebrates, many were not in support for the war after the discovery of the forged letters. King Leopold orders that the military and infrastructure be built up in a serious ten-year plan to restore the now shattered Bavarian economy. In other news King Leopold marries Princess Charlotte of Saxony and a massive celebration is thrown in the young couples' honour. Bavaria begins to aid Saxony in rebuilding their war torn economy, bring the nations closer economically. Any diplomatic ties to Wales are severed completely after the fiasco of the war. Bradenburg's consulate re-opens and diplomatic ties are re-established, though the former alliance and trade deal is no longer present. The Reichstag reconvenes back in Munchen. The remainer of the Royal Family returns to Bavaria. On behalf of the now deceased King, King Leopold announces his distress at Bavaria causing her allies to suffer in a drawn out war, and offers monetary compensation to Italia, who stood as an honurable and long-lasting ally. A new wave of pan-nationalism sweeps through Bavaria and Saxony, the belief in a one singular German identity that extends to all German brothers from Prussia to the east, to Saxony and Bavaria, all are proud Germans. Bavaria begins taking a much more isolationist policy, focusing more on internal rebuilding, and making the military better. Bavaria purchases a portion of French Carthage. Bavarian Cyrenaica is returned to Cyprus after a 50 year lease. Bavarian Carthage expands 15,000 sq km.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. The city of Banjarmasin grows exponentially due to the continuing migration to the cities. Indonesia throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Free Java: The Javanese rebel against Bavaria and declare themselves independent of German influence. They petition for peaceful succession from Bavaria but offer alliance and trade pacts. The new Javanese government begins to grow friendly to Orissa,
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. Water Wheels make it to the colony, The Hurem Group takes to pearling and begins exporting the valuable commodity to Europe. Governor Kossack orders the expansion of the capital, Broomestadt. Forts are constructed in the wilderness. Kossack orders more forts built on the frontier.
 * Carthage:improves military decreses taxs by 2%
 * River Lakota: Watching Hawk, the chief of the Oglala, Mnikhowozu and Sans Arc Lakota Sioux tribes oversees the expansion of agriculture as his people settle a different lifestyle as compared to his plain traversing brother tribes. They farm corn, soybeans, and wheat along the Missouri River, which they call Pekitanoui. They also hunt Antillian Bison by horseback, but not as much as their Plains brethren. They occupy territory in Southern North Dakota, and Northern South Dakota. The tribes experience a small population boom from their settled lifestyle, leading to explorers and scouts for the River Lakota going in many directions to find new land to claim for their expanding population. The tribal capital of Wiconiwico U consists mainly of Tipis made of buffalo hide, but they are a bit larger than Plains Indian Tipis, with lower Tribal Cheifs having two or three small rooms, and Watching Hawks having four small rooms. The ideas of Western nations have yet to make considerable impact on Lakota lifestyle, save for the known existence of more advanced civilizations not far from the River Lakotas territory.
 * Dean played as the Lakota a while ago, and I (Mayans) had traded with him. When he stopped, I still continued trading.
 * Oh okay, thank you for telling me because I had no idea, being new and all to PMII
 * No problem, just means we have pre-existing relations. 
 * The populace in Italia grows slightly discontent with the fact that hostilities were called off and many blame Bavaria and Saxony for calling off a war where Italia was set to gain much in both territory and prestiege. However as harvests are still stable and the majority of the population unaffected by the war and even profiting from increased demands on goods nothing much happens. Nuovo Venexia recovers from the bout of the plague but shuts of the border with Neu Berlin. Nuovo Venexia continues to respect the treaty defining the borders of the two colonies and advances 8500 sq km along the Bela River's southern bank while Nuovo Treviso advances up the eastern bank. The two colonies link up in the middle and a celebration is held. The last rebels in Anatolia are mopped up with little effort with help from the general populace as bounties have been placed of the heads of the rebels. Urbanization continues in Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice and the Eastern port cities attempt to increase their share of urbanisation but developing their shipyards and constructing basic cloth processing looms in old trade warehouses. Venice continues to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Merchants in Florence and a few other cities in central Italia begin to compete with Eastern Italia by purchasing many of these cottage businesses and developing them into small connected businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland.
 * Yugoslavia inhereits Montenegro and spends part of the year integrating the small county into the Yugoslav realm. Public construction to develop the area begins. Hungary and Romania build up their armies while Greece and Siam work on their navies. Malacca and Padang work together on their respective economies.
 * Icelandic Imperium: Nationalistic attitudes within the Imperium continue to grow, regardless of its new found independent status. The Imperium Military begins to be built up, with research taking place into new weapons and Arctic fighting techniques. The Imperium Navy is also grows, and begins to be expanded at the maximum rate possible. The eastwards expansion reaches its furthermost extent so far, with the island of Wrangell having its colonisation completed, and the colonisation reaching the Bering Strait, with the remaining uninhabited islands there being colonised by the Imperium. We offer to purchase the Bering Strait islands owned by Japan, for substantial cost, so that we can complete our eastwards island expansion. Aside from this, we offer an alliance and trade deal with Japan also.
 * Shogun Mononobe Tadayoshi declines in selling the islands for now. However, he accepts the alliance and trade deals.
 * I really think the Bering is too far for you to even know about.
 * Normandy: With the war ending, civil unrest in Normandy slightly diminishes and thins out. The two NIO agents begin their first year of their prison sentence, while the NIO as a whole is subject to scrutiny and intense investigation. The Norman military is expanded and the country feels the effects of urbanization and Stage 2 industrialization. The HBC expands by 5000 sq km. while Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km.
 * Mali: Mali expands 10,000 sq km to the NE. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof expand the military and economy.
 * The Arabian Caliphate builds up its economy as the Caliphate industrializes and the Al-Khalil colony expands 2000 sq km inland too. The Caliphate disbands this year as the nation is annexed into the Federation.The_Arabian_Federation,_1778.png
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 3100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland too. Sultan Abbas continues to maintain Federation neutrality in the war, selling supplies to both sides. The Federation's economy continues to expand thanks to the growing Federation weapon’s trade, and this year sees the Caliphate Sheikdoms joining the Federation. The Emirates of Medina, Mecca and Najran join the Federation, as does the Sheikdoms of Tabuk, Bishah, Abha and Jazan: thus bringing the amount of Federation states up to 57.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as the Kingdom recovers from the war. King Da’ud continues with his plans to invade Persia. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized, too.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire continues to fight in Georgia as the re-birth of Qoyunlu dominance spurs troops on to fight hard against their enemy.
 * The Levantine Kingdom fights the war across the globe. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland as many people flee to the colonies to escape being dragged into the war.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military to recover from the war. Sultan Abdur Rahim continues to pursue industrialization in his Sultanate as water wheel powered factories spring up near the rivers of the Sultanate.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective militaries in case the nations are dragged into the war.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4600 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continuously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation's propaganda continues to pump out patriotic messages, and helps gear up the people for a full war much closer to home. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military as its troops fight on in Europe, on the verge of stopping. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. A lot of the armed forces remain poised on the Mysorian border, keeping much needed German troops away from the war in Europe, which is going on. The Raja continues to contemplate invasion plans, but is highly unsure as of now.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4600 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Yagich Rafael expands by 800 sq km. Milatary and economy continue to be built up. The council of chiefs is deeply divided as to who should replace Great Chief Pius. The Nobles of Ona Yagich deeply desire an aristocratic chief from the capital to succeed the previous two "savages" to have served as Chiefs, and they increasingly clamour for a royal system to be led by an Ona Yagich elite family. With John Chongat having discredited the idea of a roayls system with his rebellion, the descentdants of Cornelius Tuch'huelpe are seen by the royalists as their best chance to instituionalize power in Ona Yagich, despite their having associated more with Pius and his compatriots. The matter is further complicated by the lack of male descendants of the elder Cornelius's two daughters. Meanwhile, cheifs from outside the capital refuse to back a candidate who will return power to Ona Yagich. After a furious first few rounds of voting, the Ona Yagich elites put forward a surprise candidate in Damasus Gunun'ichin'Demortir - the half-Welsh nephew of Pius, husband of Tuch'huelpe's eldest granddaughter Mary Magdelene Tuch'huelpe'ichin'nam, and father of Brython's Queen Praxedes. His Welsh blood and connection to Pius were thought to have been an impediment to his becoming a candidiate, but he proves an acceptable compromise due to the fact that his is a K'onipian by birth, but spent much of his early life as the sone of a diplomat in De Mor Tir, before marrying into the most elite family in Ona Yagich. While all sides are skeptical, he proves and acceptable compromise and becomes Great Chief Damasus in a massive landslide. This leads to much talk of an eventual royal succession among the nobility of Ona Yagich - as while Damasus is merely married into the House of Tuch'huelpe, he is also the father-in-law of Madoc IV will be grandfather of any heirs to the Brythonic throne. Damasus denies that he has any intention of insituting a monarchy, but this does not stop the royalist faction from organizing rallies in favor of a monarchy based on his descendants through Praxedes. Royalist Chiefs begin referring the "Royal House of Chongat-Tuch'huelpe-Pugh" and request that Praxedes herself be installed as "heir-apparent to the Selk'nam throne".
 * In Great Brython steel continues to make a huge difference in daily Brythonic life and cannons now are made using Cardiff steel. This allows for extra disruption against opposing navies and trade, which causes chaos between colonies and mother nations engulfed in the war. The air furnace continues its rise in popularity, but by now most people have access to this modern luxury. Steam is used more and more, and the engine has now been used by farmers, along with crop rotation and fertilizers. Population grows and cities like Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Rennes all become urbanized. More radical ideas are fromed in healthcare and anatomical studies are formed. The military grows.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. They continue the process of vassalization, now that they are Christian-majority, Welsh speaking states. Hobyo and Somalia are unified into Hobyo-Somalia. New South Wales grows its economy and military, also. The Apostolic Church movement begins to catch on in all states, especially in the Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco.
 * The Apostolic Church continues the canonization of Saints, and the redistricting of parishes. New canon law starts to be put in place. It is decided that, similar to the Ecumenial Patriarch, or Pope, the Apostolic Church will have the Prime Bishop, who will rule over Archbishops, Bishops, and Priests. (Posting for Rex)
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continue to expand ther military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. Dutch forces control Gibraltar, and keeping blocked the German colonies of Greenland, and on the African coast. Meanwhile the bulk of the army fight in Luxembourg.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama continue sending military aid. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Trade offer is still open Italy (by way of Australia). Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * China moves several armies into Korea, quicklyb beating back Korea's invasion force and pushing into the nation. The powerful Chinese navy blockades Korea, decimating their navy and establishing beach heads. Meanwhile, New Manchuria expands by 8000 sq km and Baitudi by 4000 sq km.

1779
'''The war continues to rage on as the nations fighting continue to distrust one another. Peace is not found as the people grow to hate their enemies and compromise is unable to be found'''
 * Okay, guys. I'm not allowing that war to end with a status quo, as Kun said on the talk page it's metagaming. Long bloody wars don't just end with the two sides making up and becoming allies again ~Von.
 * So how about a bloody stalemate and people coming to peace with each other, slowly by slowly? Also, no one said anyone was allied.
 * So, if we agree to a ceasefire in-game, with all of the bells and whistles, we can end the war? Besides, this isn't us making up, this is us saying we're tired of fighting. 
 * Monetary reparations and land swaps are negotiable as well. So I don't see why peaces can't be reached.


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries, Meanwhile in Aragon, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Aragon, Meanwhile, Margarida de Montcada gives birth to a girl, who is named Joana. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km. and Angola expands 500 sq kmg. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4200 sq km and Bahia expands 4300 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku and parts of Honshu. Steam Power continues to be studied upon.
 * Seoul is taken by China, forcing a Korean surrender. The Chinese military establishes order as rebuilding efforts begins. New Manchuria expands by 8000 sq km while Baitudi expands by 4000 sq km. The military is expanded back home.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The fourth improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The fourth iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The first air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. Allows Bengal refugees to move into Myanmar. The army begins training vigorously. The Court begins wondering why is everyone warring against one another.
 * River Lakota: As scouts and explorers return, the recommendation for expanding North is made due to conincreased access to fertile river lands, larger buffalo herds, and a general increase in land. Chief Watching Hawk decides to expand northward with voluntary families and tribesmen to accommodate a larger population. We expand (Insert amount here because I'm not sure) km northwards. The agriculture expansion continues as more crops are planted and more people begin settling, increasing village size. Some lower chiefs use timber from the Dakota forests to fortify their tipis to be basically a small hut with a bison skin covering. The tribal capital of Wiconiwico U continues to grow.
 * River Lakota Diplomacy: We request to trade with the Mayan Empire for water wheel technology to allow for better process of grains. (Since Dean played as the Lakota before, how far along we're they culturally and technologically?)
 * Dean played as them before we industrialized, I believe. If you look on the map, the Lakota are the purple area in North America, meaning they will be one of the last to industrialize. I'm not sure if I can send you the water wheel, you may have to ask a mod.
 * No you can't. They have to industrialize according to the schedule set out by the industrialization tables & map ~Von
 * UMSHM: The Generals on the Northern front manage to break through Brandenburger lines, gaining the first real victory in over a year. Although not much land is gained, the Battle of Cottbus does manage to lift the spirits of the beleaguered soldiers, and the population as a whole. Propaganda in the form of leaflets and songs begins to be used by the government to help keep up morale, and recruit numbers. King-Duke Wolfram makes the victorious general "Graf zu Cottbus" in recognition of his triumph. Wolfram's daughter Charlotte (who is 16, I think) settles into the Imperial court in Munchen, however, as heir to the throne, she will return to Dresden periodically to attend functions &c. In the colonies: The rest of the royal family continues to reside in Saxon West Africa. They are impressed with how modern and European the capital is, and how productive the farms and towns. They cannot abide the heat, however. The colonial populace, led by the Governor, is glad to host them, as they feel it gives their outpost some class. A small "West African Volunteers" regiment is formed to fight in Europe for the "mother country", consisting of white officers and mainly black and creole soldiers. In Saxon Australis, the military sets up a small fort on the very tip of that damned peninsula, signalling the completion of years of expansion onto it. Apart from a few raids on enemy vessels, nothing much happens. Things are not so rosy in the Guinea Schutzbegiet. The guerrilla campaign has left much of the Eastern border region badly damaged, and this year's crop is particularly bad.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its military. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: After a year of tentative peace, war breaks out again after someone fired on Bavarian troops at the military border. war is fully re-declared. The King announces he will not fall to the foolish lies of the enemy again. Bavarian diplomats travel to Italia to discuss the war. Bavaria purchases a portion of French Carthage. Bavarian Cyrenaica is returned to Cyprus after a 50 year lease. Bavarian Carthage expands 15,000 sq km. Saxony and Bavaria grow closer due to the war and the recent marriage between the two noble houses. troops march back into Austria aiming for Vienna. The King moves the Reichstag to Baden and begins conducting the affairs of war. Queen Charlotte travels to Saxony to bolster support for the Bavarian cause.
 * Oh hell no, you cannot blame the restart of the war on me. If anyone, blame some old dead government dudes from your country.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. The city of Banjarmasin grows exponentially due to the continuing migration to the cities. Indonesia throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Free Java: The Javanese rebel against Bavaria and declare themselves independent of German influence. They petition for peaceful succession from Bavaria but offer alliance and trade pacts. The new Javanese government begins to grow friendly to Orissa,
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. Water Wheels make it to the colony, The Hurem Group takes to pearling and begins exporting the valuable commodity to Europe. Governor Kossack orders the expansion of the capital, Broomestadt. Forts are constructed in the wilderness. Kossack orders more forts built on the frontier. The Royal family remains in Australis.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up, School system grow and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war. War is declared on Germany.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war. War is declared on Germany.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. War is declared on Germany.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south. War is declared on Germany.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. War is declared on Germany.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin:The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up
 * Anatolian Rebels: King Julius begins organizing the forces for a revolution against Italia, and begins starting to secrelty win over parts of the population.


 * This Anatolian revolt isn't happening you have no authority to do it.
 * All the Germanic states continue fighting the war. Peace is reached with Prussia this year and those troops are redirected to combat Saxony and Italy. TBC
 * Italia continues with its attacks on Neu Berlin and Austria and supporting Saxony's troops in Brandenburg proper. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia continue to use a steam-powered form of the water wheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Romania, Hungary and Padang work on their economies. Yugoslavia continues to fight in Brandenburg while Greek troops help with the fronts in Anatolia. Siam and Malacca continue to raid Mysore and the Philippines. The Aymaran Kingdom and Nya Gyptios continue to send support to the war efforts.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 2100 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. The new Al-Khalil colony expands 1100 sq km as the 61 year old colony becomes a colony of the Federation following the dissolution of the Caliphate. New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland too. Sultan Abbas continues to maintain Federation neutrality in the war, selling supplies to both sides. The Federation's economy continues to expand thanks to the growing Federation weapon's trade, and the new territories to economically develop. The Caliphate constitutional changes come in, which sees the Caliph becoming no longer the head of state, so to maintain Federal secularism.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as the Kingdom recovers from the war. King Da’ud continues with his plans to invade Persia. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized, too.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire continues to fight in Georgia as the re-birth of Qoyunlu dominance spurs troops on to fight hard against their enemy.
 * The Levantine Kingdom fights the war across the globe. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland as many people flee to the colonies to escape being dragged into the war. King Joshua decides that peace may be the best option as the Levant’s war begins to dwindle and loses popular support. He offers peace to Germany as a status quo ante bellum after Sultan Abdur Rahim convinces the King that working towards peace will be a better option.
 * The Reich will not accept status quo ante bellum. However, if access to the Mediterranean is provided by cessions of land from the Levant, then peace can be reached.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military to recover from the war. Sultan Abdur Rahim continues to pursue industrialization in his Sultanate as water wheel powered factories spring up near the rivers of the Sultanate. He also asks the Muslim bloc to pursue peaceful expansion and to end their wars.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective militaries in case the nations are dragged into the war.
 * Normandy: The military expands, and the country feels the effects of Stage 2 industrialization and urbanizations. The HBC expands by 5000 sq km, while Benin and Mogadishu expands by 10,000 sq km. The Royal Council is once again worried by the restart of the war.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4600 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continuously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation's propaganda continues to pump out patriotic messages, and helps gear up the people for a full war much closer to home. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military as its troops fight on in Europe, on the verge of stopping. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. A lot of the armed forces remain poised on the Mysorian border, keeping much needed German troops away from the war in Europe, which is going on. The Raja continues to contemplate invasion plans, but is highly unsure as of now.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4600 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Yagich Rafael expands 800 km sq. Military and economy continue to expand. Great Chief Damasus consolidates his rule although royalist sentiment continues to grow in Ona Yagich.
 * In Great Brython steel continues to make a huge difference in daily Brythonic life and cannons now are made using Cardiff steel. This allows for extra disruption against opposing navies and trade, which causes chaos between colonies and mother nations engulfed in the war. The air furnace continues its rise in popularity, but by now most people have access to this modern luxury. Steam is used more and more, and the engine has now been used by farmers, along with crop rotation and fertilizers. Population grows and cities like Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Rennes all become urbanized. More radical ideas are fromed in healthcare and anatomical studies are formed. The military grows.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. They continue the process of vassalization, now that they are Christian-majority, Welsh speaking states. Hobyo and Somalia are unified into Hobyo-Somalia. New South Wales grows its economy and military, also. The Apostolic Church movement begins to catch on in all states, especially in the Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco.
 * The Apostolic Church continues the canonization of Saints, and the redistricting of parishes. New canon law starts to be put in place. It is decided that, similar to the Ecumenial Patriarch, or Pope, the Apostolic Church will have the Prime Bishop, who will rule over Archbishops, Bishops, and Priests. (Posting for Rex)
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continue to expand ther military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. Dutch forces control Gibraltar, and keeping blocked the German colonies of Greenland, and on the African coast. Meanwhile the bulk of the army fight in Luxembourg.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama continue sending military aid. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: After holding the line for more than a year and experiencing deadly slow attrition by continuous attacks from the much larger Brandenburg and Russian forces, Markus decides to sue for peace. Realising that his biggest bartering chip is that Prussia is holding off reinforcements from reaching the western and southern fronts he manages to acquire PM2Scrawproposal.pngg and east west Prussia in return for peace. Half of the current forces are disbanded, leaving the two regiments of Germanic troops, six regiments of pre-war and ordinary draft troops and one southern Catholic regiment still standing. Veterans are rewarded with plunder from the conquered lands of West Prussia and the area is put under military control. Of all the forts which are now on the Prussian border only one in ten are still occupied by some sort of force. However, this fact is carefully hidden from the outside world. With the Protectorates economy devastated by the huge mobilisation for war and a lack of money in the Governments coffers, the population is stirring. Markus sends letters to all its allies apologising for leaving the war and stating he did all he could to hold off leaving, military supplies are sent to previous allies in hopes of helping them despite withdrawal. (realistically I couldn't stay in much longer without ASB, the Lithuanian Protectorate is in worse shape and even then Prussia is devastated, expect chaos in Prussia).
 * The Empire of Bavaria receives the letter, and thanks the Prussians for their aid and agrees that it is the right decision for the Prussian People.

1780

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries, Meanwhile in Aragon, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in León, Meanwhile, Urraca Froiláz de Trava gives birth to a boy, who is named Alfonso. Meanwhile in Navarra, the infanta Muniadona, daughter of the Prince of Viana, dies. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4200 sq km and Bahia expands 4300 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku and parts of Honshu. Steam Power continues to be studied, and soon some begin to be built.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The fifth improved wooden sawmills are built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The fifth iron workshops are built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The first air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. Allows Bengal refugees to move into Myanmar. The army begins training vigorously. The Court begins wondering why is everyone warring against one another.
 * UMSHM: King-Duke Wolfram receives the letter from Prussia, and while he is disappointed at Prussia's leaving the coalition, he sympathises with their position. In the Northern Front, the Graf zu Cottbus does not manage to emulate his success of last year, but a few skirmishes are won. News comes through from the isolated Norway garrison of the situation there: the region has fallen into enemy hands, but Bergen and its all-important port still holds out against the Brandenburgers. Princess Charlotte travels through the realm raising morale. However, in Munster, there is an assassination attempt from a bomb-wielding former Strellokian-turned Annist. He is sumarily executed. In the colonies: The Guinea Schutzgebiet continues to feel the evils of the war, and famine begins to sweep the nation, worsening the already bad situation. In Saxon Australis, the Western border region suffers badly from a raid by enemy-allied Aborigines, and more troops are sent to the region from Saint Boniface. In Khmer Koch, a colony only rarely heard from, a small group of colonists and some natives form a volunteer battalion to fight in Europe, but they are diverted to assist in Guinea. Saxon West Africa, far from the fighting and busy entertaining the Royal & Ducal family goes along as normal, and are delighted by news from Europe of the West African Volunteer's first battle. In Anhalt, there are some Annist stirrings in the countryside, but all-in-all, the war effort is not hampered. Cologne continues contributing as much as it can to the war, which isn't much.
 * Cyprus continues to develop its economy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Crete continues to develop its army and navy.
 * Cyrenaica accepts the end of Bavarian lease and integrates the small strip of land back into Cyrenaica proper, and expands by 10,000 sq km into the desert. Hellenification also occurs in the area, however Bavarians are not forced into these courses.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the 166 year old Zanj coast colony expanding 2500 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1100 sq km and the 33 year old New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland too. Sultan Abbas continues to maintain Federation neutrality in the war, selling supplies to both sides. The Federation’s economy continues to expand thanks to the development of the new former Caliphate territories.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as the Kingdom recovers from the war. King Da’ud continues with his plans to invade Persia. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized too.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire continues to fight in Georgia as the re-birth of Qoyunlu dominance spurs troops on to fight hard against their enemy.
 * The Levantine Kingdom fights the war across the globe. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland as many people flee to the colonies to escape being dragged into the war. King Joshua is troubled with the German demands and not wanting to give up any Levantine land, the King continues warring.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military to recover from the war. Sultan Abdur Rahim continues to pursue industrialization in his Sultanate as water wheel powered factories spring up near the rivers of the Sultanate. He also asks the Muslim bloc to pursue peaceful expansion and to end their wars.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective economies as the nations pursue a free trade agenda set up from this year’s Muslim bloc meeting in the Maldives.
 * Lakota Tribes: We continue expanding northwards towards, ending our expansion with settlements along the Pekitanoui River in North Dakota. Our territory now occupies land between the ChLakota_territory.pnge tributary, Bighorn tributary, Powder tributary and the Pekitanoui River. Agricultural expansion continues with the inclusion of many more areas of the Pekitanoui River and its tributaries. Chief Watching Hawk falls ill and is confinded to his tipi currently, with best medicine men in the tribe by his side. Hunting of the Buffalo continue, and has increased since northern expansion.
 * The Mayan Empire hopes to renew trade and political relations with the Lakota
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern:Many people around the nation grow tired of the war. The new King and Queen order the Reichstag to consider a peace treaty. Bavarian diplomats travel to Italia to discuss the war. Bavaria purchases a portion of French Carthage.  Bavarian Carthage expands 15,000 sq km. Saxony and Bavaria grow closer due to the war and the recent marriage between the two noble houses. troops march back into Austria aiming for Vienna. The King moves the Reichstag to Baden and begins conducting the affairs of war. King Leopold proposed a merger of the two thrones, forming the United Kingdoms of South Germany. This, of course, will open happen after a peace can be reached. Many people begin to blame the old leaders for starting this costly war, several military leaders are fired and replaced by more peaceable ones.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. The city of Banjarmasin grows exponentially due to the continuing migration to the cities. Indonesia throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Free Java: The Javanese rebel against Bavaria and declare themselves independent of German influence. They petition for peaceful succession from Bavaria but offer alliance and trade pacts. The new Javanese government begins to grow friendly to Orissa.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. Water Wheels make it to the colony, The Hurem Group takes to pearling and begins exporting the valuable commodity to Europe. Governor Kossack orders the expansion of the capital, Broomestadt. Forts are constructed in the wilderness. Kossack orders more forts built on the frontier. The Royal family remains in Australis.
 * Italia continues with its attacks on Neu Berlin and Austria and supporting Saxony's troops in Brandenburg proper. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia continue to use a steam-powered form of the water wheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Romania, Hungary and Padang work on their economies. Yugoslavia continues to fight in Brandenburg while Greek troops help with the fronts in Anatolia. Siam and Malacca continue to raid Mysore and the Philippines. The Aymaran Kingdom and Nya Gyptios continue to send support to the war efforts.
 * Normandy: Civil unrest begins to die down in the country. The HBC expands by 5000 sq km, while Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km. The military expands, and the country feels the effects of Stage 2 industrialization and urbanization. An envoy is sent to the Lakota Tribes, offering trade deals and alliances, meant to open the developing nation to another side of the world and promote growth in the new nation as well.
 * Lakota: Chief Watching Hawk accepts the trade deals as well as the alliance, hoping to protect the tribe from any aggressive European colonizer.
 * Mali: Mali expands 10,000 sq km to the NE. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof contribute to the economy and military.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Yagich Rafael expands 800 sq km, military and economy continue to expand. Great Chief Damasus grows frustrated with the continued engagement of Europe with what he views as a pointtless war, and increasingly deals with merchants and citizens who are unhappy with the disruption of trade an scarcity of prized European goods. For the first time in many years, there is a surge in pro-Japanese sentiment among the non-Taoist inhabitants of the Haruwin, as the Japanese are seen as wise for not engaging in such folly. Mimicry of Japanese culture and dress becomes fashionable even among the Catholic elite of Ona Yagich. Damasus is also intrigued by the tails he hears from Dutch traders of a new Northern land called "Iceland" that has broken away from Dutch control - as the traders say that this land is very similar in climate to the Haruwin, but at the opposite end of the globe.  Damasus sends Admiral Wang Bi Hgi'ichin'Zhangzi, the son of Zhangzi Hg'ich, to attempt to establish a relationship with this new land and see if ideas can be exchanged about existing in similar environment. As a gift, he orders that Wang Bi's ship be loaded with dried kelp and Rafael Bread plants (OTL Kerguelen cabbage), crops which have proven effective in the Antarctic. (Icelandic diplomacy please respond)
 * France: The military and the navy are built up. The Germans are approached with a peace treaty and with a hopeful new relationship. Bavaria, although seen as an enemy by the Germans, is just an expression of their own people with a more popular centered government. It also wishes to discuss about the German presence on France in Aquitaine and the French presence in Erik's bay. It also wishes to discuss the mutual future of the North Western Europe. His last words are "upon the coming future it lays a new era, and it shall be our choices the ones that open this path to the French, Germans and other peoples among our nations, we must see this clearly, otherwise we will be compelled to continue the cycle our forefathers have done since the beginning of time". He also mentions the formation of the French protection league composed mainly of Carthage, France, Occitania and Picardy. Normandy is offered a place in this league. While this, the colony of Nouvelle Bourgogne is asked once again for a praetorial status. Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km.
 *  Lorraine: Military is built up, school system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage: expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war. War is declared on Germany.


 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.


 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. The country's King Francis dies, his son succeds him as Flavius I - title taken from ancient Roman rulers


 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing.


 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The duchy begins to recover itself from the war


 * Zululand: Military is built up. The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Settlers from France begin entering as well, as Catholicism into the nation


 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.


 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up.


 * Venaissin:The military is built up and the navy expands.


 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.


 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.


 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: The population is suppressed as violent rebel groups of Brandenburg nationalists and disgruntled workers and veterans cause havoc. The Adligenrat once again tries to solve monetary problems by reaching into their own pockets however the national debts are higher than before the Protectorate. The Junkerrat is suspended until further notice and local governance is divided between military leaders and their troops. Seeing the weakness of the government the Catholic nobles in the south begin convening with Catholic soldiers and veterans. Meanwhile Heinrich Corper finds himself in lack of funds as his project is cut from the government budget, fearing the worst he looks around for investors.
 * Laītawiskas Protektorat: Order is finally restored under the rule of the Gemeine Magistrats with their leader Petrus Eisenberg asking the Prussian government for the right to rule as Herr aus Laītawa.
 * In Great Brython steel continues to make a huge difference in daily Brythonic life and cannons now are made using Cardiff steel. This allows for extra disruption against opposing navies and trade, which causes chaos between colonies and mother nations engulfed in the war. The air furnace continues its rise in popularity, but by now most people have access to this modern luxury. Steam is used more and more, and the engine has now been used by farmers, along with crop rotation and fertilizers. Population grows and cities like Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Rennes all become urbanized. More radical ideas are fromed in healthcare and anatomical studies are formed. The military grows.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. They continue the process of vassalization, now that they are Christian-majority, Welsh speaking states. Hobyo and Somalia are unified into Hobyo-Somalia. New South Wales grows its economy and military, also. The Apostolic Church movement begins to catch on in all states, especially in the Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco.
 * The Apostolic Church continues the canonization of saints, and the redistricting of parishes. New canon law starts to be put in place. It is decided that, similar to the Ecumenial Patriarch, or Pope, the Apostolic Church will have the Prime Bishop, who will rule over Archbishops, Bishops and Priests. (Posting for Rex)
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continue to expand the military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. Dutch forces control Gibraltar, and keeping blocked the German colonies of Greenland, and on the African coast. Meanwhile, the bulk of the army fights in Luxembourg.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama continue sending military aid. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. Investigations into heat continue as industry is constructed all around the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Dissection continues to increase knowledge of events in the human body. All around the nation, more and more children are surviving into their teenage years. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. Uttarshina is expanded by 4600 km by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC continuously states that the lands in South America are rightfully ours and should be returned. The nation's propaganda continues to pump out patriotic messages, and helps gear up the people for a full war much closer to home. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military as its troops fight on in Europe, on the verge of stopping. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. A lot of the armed forces remain poised on the Mysorian border, keeping much needed German troops away from the war in Europe, which is going on. The Raja continues to contemplate invasion plans, but is highly unsure as of now.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 4600 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * Ethiopia expands its military, economy and infrastructure, and those of its vassals. The colonies are expanded at normal pace, and the expansion of the industrial base continues.

1781
''' Ukrainian Nationalists declare the reestablishment of an independent Kingdom of Ukraine. The years of Russian rule have done little to extinguish the Ukrainian identity. '''
 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries, Meanwhile, in Portugal, air furnaces are developed based on the pre-existing ones in Aragon, while agriculture develops in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in León, Diego de Haro, uncle of Fernando VII, is named as Bishop of Astorga. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4200 sq km and Pernambuco expands 4300 sq km.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. Mononobe Tadayoshi steps down and Mononobe Itsuhito becomes Shogun. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku and parts of Honshu. More Steam Power is built, and a few water wheels are built.
 * Italia continues with its attacks on Neu Berlin and Austria and supporting Saxony's troops in Brandenburg proper. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the further islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia continue to use a steam-powered form of the water wheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * Romania, Hungary and Padang work on their economies. Yugoslavia continues to fight in Brandenburg while Greek troops help with the fronts in Anatolia. Siam and Malacca continue to raid Mysore and the Philippines. The Aymaran Kingdom and Nya Gyptios continue to send support to the war efforts.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly.It closes any remaining trading with Vinland.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up, School system grow and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up. Aid is given to France in the war. War is declared on Germany.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km. Aid is given to France in the war. War is declared on Germany.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands. War is declared on Germany.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south. War is declared on Germany.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing. War is declared on Germany.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north. Aid is given to France in the war.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin:The military is built up and the navy expands
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * Myanmar: Myanmar Afrika expands by 1000 sq km. Myanmar Oceania expands by 1000 sq km. Urbanization continues using the lumber in Northern Myanmar. The sixth improved wooden sawmill is built in Northern Myanmar, with a production of 200 kg lumber daily. The sixth iron workshop is built in Southern Myanmar with 100 kg of iron made daily. The second air furnace is built. More rifles are built. More schools are built. Allows Bengal refugees to move into Myanmar. The army begins training vigorously. The Court continues wondering why is everyone warring against one another.
 * Lakota Tribes: Chief Watching Hawk recovers from "Fluid Lung" miraculously, leading many in the tribe to respect him even more than they already do, believing him to be blessed by Nagi Thanka, the Lakota sky goddess. Expansion of Lakota agriculture continues along the Pekitanoui River and its tributaries. Irrigation becomes scattered and not prevalent along the Cheyanne tribuatry, although it is very successful at extending the places Lakota can settle in their territory and increase the amount of farm and grazing lands. Hunting of the Buffalo continue, with skin becoming the outside of new tipis, the bones arrowheads and decoration, and the meat as food. The capital town of Wiconiwico U continues to grow. The lower chiefs meet with Chief Watching Hawk to discuss further expansion, which they have determined expanding West towards the Buffalo herds to be the best course of action.
 * Cyprus, seeing the Greek nationalists as a kindred race, supports the nationalists in their attempts to secure nationhood. However, knowing the power of Italia and not wishing to anger it, Cyprus encourages the nationalists to secure a deal with Italia regarding their future. In the event of an independent nation, Cyprus pledges entire support, but will encourage an independence deal between Italia and the nationalists. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * The Great Haruwin of the Selk'nam: Yagich Rafael expands by 800 km sq. Military and economy are built up. The proliferation of kelp farms in the seas around Yagich Rafael and K'onip, along with the institutional cultivation of hthe Rafael Bread plant, enables a population boom on both islands. The city of K'onip in particular sees massive growth as the new crops have drastically reduced the barriers to survival in the coldest part of the Haruwin. However, the city itself is beginning to become overcrowded and there are more so many K'onipians seeking to relocate to Yagich Rafael that there is a five year waiting list for aspiring settlers. Great Chief Damasus begins splitting his time between Ona Yagich and Konip, as the problems on the crowded island are taking more importance in the Haruwin, especially a rise in crime and poverty. In october, the Chief announces before a gathering in K'onip that he has ordered the contruction of five new ships in preparation for the revelation of the Second Secret of Zhangzi Hg'ich, which he claims will help with the overcrowding on K'onip.
 * Normandy: Civil unrest begins to die down. The HBC expands by 5000 sq km, while Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km. The military and economy are expanded, and the whole country feels the effects of Stage 2 industrialization and Urbanization. The water wheel enters a period of high use and popularity, and the Norman Health Agency (NHA) is founded.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 2500 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1100 sq km and the New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland too. Sultan Abbas continues to maintain Federation neutrality in the war, selling supplies to both sides. The Federation’s economy continues to expand thanks to the development of the new former Caliphate territories.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as the Kingdom recovers from the war. King Da’ud continues with his plans to invade Persia. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized too.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire continues to fight in Georgia as the re-birth of Qoyunlu dominance spurs troops on to fight hard against their enemy.
 * The Levantine Kingdom fights the war across the globe. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland as many people flee to the colonies to escape being dragged into the war. King Joshua grows tired of war and has his troops maintain a strict line of defence along the current Levantine border with Georgia as the King plans to wait out the war by forcing a stalemate in the region.
 * Status quo ante bellum? Eh? Meh? No?
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military to recover from the war. Sultan Abdur Rahim continues to pursue industrialization in his Sultanate as water wheel powered factories spring up near the rivers of the Sultanate.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective economies as the nations industrialize.
 * Mali: Mali expand by 10,000 sq km to the east. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof contribute to the economy and military.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. Scientists heavily test railway engine prototypes all over the nation as this method of transportation becomes viaable. Steam, generated from burning coal, helps the main cylinderical engines move in a forwardly direction. These engines could be used to transport people in large numbers, and as a result huge factories to produce railroads and train engines and their carriages begin to be constructed at a rapid pace due to the heavy propoganda. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Death rates begin to decline at a rapid rate. The nation's clothing factories feel the need to make more cloth as demand begins to grow significantly. Many begin to try to figure out ways to do so for this to happen. Meanwhile, all across the Gangatic plains, paper mills begin to be seen in huge numbers to utilise water as a power source to produce paper as they figure out how to. Those that don't learn are soon outsold, and soon a boom begins in the business sector - as larger companies buy out workforces. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. However, the number increases heavily as many begin to lose work. As a result Uttarshina is expanded by 9200 km (My nation reached Stage 3) by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The SOC is told to calm down about the issue of the Amazonian colonies by the Raja. The nation's propaganda continues to pump out patriotic messages, and helps gear up the people for a full war much closer to home. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military as its troops fight on in Europe, on the verge of stopping. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. A lot of the armed forces remain poised on the Mysorian border, but word begins to flow through of a possible ending to the war in Europe. The Raja continues to contemplate invasion plans, but is highly unsure as of now. All around the nation, a feeling of greatness begins to spead, partly due to the propoganda and partly due to the new inventions beginning to happen in the world of industry.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 9200 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: Bavarian Carthage expands 15,000 sq km. Saxony and Bavaria grow closer due to the war and the recent marriage between the two noble houses. The nation continues to fight the war. Saxony and Bavaria continue to grow closer. The nation continues to industrialise. More and more urbanisation occurs. Bavarian coal begins to be exported to other nations for profit.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. The city of Banjarmasin grows exponentially due to the continuing migration to the cities. Indonesia throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Free Java: The Javanese rebel against Bavaria and declare themselves independent of German influence. They petition for peaceful succession from Bavaria but offer alliance and trade pacts. The new Javanese government begins to grow friendly to Orissa.
 * The Maharajya would like to ensure they remain free of any foriegn powers and requests to establish a military presence on the island.
 * The new Javanese government grants the Maharaja's request, but ask that the Bavarian Germans still on the island to be left alone.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. Water Wheels make it to the colony, The Hurem Group takes to pearling and begins exporting the valuable commodity to Europe. Governor Kossack orders the expansion of the capital, Broomestadt. Forts are constructed in the wilderness. Kossack orders more forts built on the frontier. The Royal family remains in Australis. Industrialisation grows in the colony due to the Governor's oversight.
 * In Great Brython steel continues to make a huge difference in daily Brythonic life and cannons now are made using Cardiff steel. This allows for extra disruption against opposing navies and trade, which causes chaos between colonies and mother nations engulfed in the war. The air furnace continues its rise in popularity, but by now most people have access to this modern luxury. Steam is used more and more, and the engine has now been used by farmers, along with crop rotation and fertilizers. Population grows and cities like Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Rennes all become urbanized. More radical ideas are fromed in healthcare and anatomical studies are formed. The military grows. A boy is born and is calling Gavin.
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco grow their economies and militaries. They continue the process of vassalization, now that they are Christian-majority, Welsh speaking states. Hobyo and Somalia are unified into Hobyo-Somalia. New South Wales grows its economy and military, also. The Apostolic Church movement begins to catch on in all states, especially in the Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco.
 * The Apostolic Church continues the canonization of saints, and the redistricting of parishes. New canon law starts to be put in place. It is decided that, similar to the Ecumenial Patriarch, or Pope, the Apostolic Church will have the Prime Bishop, who will rule over Archbishops, Bishops and Priests. (Posting for Rex)
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: The King continue to expand the military, focusing on the navy. Argentium colony expands 5000 km north. Chile colony expands the north coast 3000 km. Warqama expands 1000 km north. The war is over, finally, and the army returns to home.
 * Oldeburg, Liege, Indonesia, Kongo, Dutch Persia, Cleves, West Munster, Warqama continue sending military aid. Kongo expands 10,000 sq km inland.
 * UMSHM: Fighting continues on the Northern front, with some wins and some losses spread throughout the year. Bergen still does not fall, but the defenders are in a very bad way. Public hatred of Brandenburg increases greatly, thanks to the loss of life and to propaganda, however there is also a growing anti-war movement. Some diplomats travel to Bavaria and Italia to look into potential options for a negotiated peace. In the colonies: The Guinea Schutzgebiet continues fighting its guerilla campaign against the Brandenburger, bolstered by the arrival of the Khmer Koch Volunteer Battalion. However, the famine continues to wreak havoc across the East of the country. The Governor of Saxon Australis orders Saxon-allied aborignal groups to raid enemy settlements. Saxon West Africa continues to flourish under the eyes of the royal family. (This is re-posting my turn which was [no doubt accidentally] deleted. You can check the editing log.)
 * Ethiopia expands its military, economy and infrastructure, and those of its vassals. The colonies are expanded at normal pace, and the expansion of the industrial base continues.
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1782

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Portugal, Fruela Borges publishes the second and third volumes of his "A História do Declínio e Queda do Império Romano". Meanwhile in Lisboa, is established by the Emperor the Banco Nacional de São Carlos, a private bank with private capital, under royal protection. Meanwhile, in León, Urraca Froiláz de Trava gives birth to a boy, who is named Fruela. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4200 sq km and Pernambuco expands 4300 sq km. Meanwhile in Salvador, two brothers, Estevão and Bartolomeu de Gusmão, build and test fly a hot air balloon. It floats about two kilometers (sorry for the anachronism in the measures). Meanwhile, in Rio da Prata, a botanical garden is founded in Santa Maria.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku and parts of Honshu. More Steam Power is built, and a few water wheels are built.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its army and navy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Crete expands its economy.
 * Cyrenaica expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly. It closes any remaining trading with Vinland. A Provenzal begins experimenting with Potasium and as he tries to refine it, suddenly part of his lab ignites. He realizes that the potasium causes this and continues with his experiments as he thinks this may be important or useful. Military is built up.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up, School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin:The military is built up and the navy expands
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 2500 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1100 sq km and the New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland too. Sultan Abbas continues to maintain Federation neutrality in the war, selling supplies to both sides. The Federation’s economy continues to expand thanks to the development of the new former Caliphate territories. Meanwhile Caliph Abdul-Majid dies after a rather uneventful 15 years in office, Iman Faruq of Medina is appointed as the new Caliph as the year ends.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as the Kingdom recovers from the war. King Da’ud continues with his plans to invade Persia. Elsewhere, the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized too.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire continues to fight in Georgia as the re-birth of Qoyunlu dominance spurs troops on to fight hard against their enemy.
 * The Levantine Kingdom fights the war still, with the stalemate slowly stopping the amount of people getting killed. Elsewhere, colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland as refugees flee to the colonies to escape the war torn northeastern Levant.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military to recover from the war. Sultan Abdur Rahim continues to pursue industrialization in his Sultanate as water wheel powered factories spring up near the rivers of the Sultanate.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective economies as the nations industrialize.
 * Ethiopia expands its military, economy and infrastructure, and those of its vassals. The colonies are expanded at normal pace, and the expansion of the industrial base continues. Several gunsmiths in Ethiopia coordinate their ideas to develop a new breech-loaded rifle for the Imperial Ethiopian Army (similar to the Furgeson), and with official government backing, begin building several new gunsmithies for the new weapon. 25,000 rifles are expected to be in the hands of the Imperial Guard by 1800.
 * Normandy: The military expands. The country feels the effects of Stage 2 industrialization, including the growing prominence of steam powered machinery and water wheels. Urbanization and the growth of the healthcare system also occurs. The HBC expands by 5000 sq km, while Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: Bavarian Carthage expands 15,000 sq km. Saxony and Bavaria grow closer due to the war and the recent marriage between the two noble houses. The nation continues to fight the war. Saxony and Bavaria continue to grow closer. The nation continues to industrialise. More and more urbanisation occurs. Bavarian coal begins to be exported to other nations for profit. The crowns of Saxony and Bavaria celebrate as a baby boy is born, Charles of Wettin. The nation's celebrate with large parades.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. The city of Banjarmasin grows exponentially due to the continuing migration to the cities. Indonesia throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. Water Wheels make it to the colony, The Hurem Group takes to pearling and begins exporting the valuable commodity to Europe. Governor Kossack orders the expansion of the capital, Broomestadt. Forts are constructed in the wilderness. Kossack orders more forts built on the frontier. The Royal family remains in Australis. Industrialisation grows in the colony due to the Governor's oversite.
 * Propaganda is pumped all around the nation, telling workers to work harder and faster as their future lies with themselves. Scientists heavily test railway engine prototypes all over the nation as this method of transportation becomes viable. The huge factories begin to produce many of the engine prototypes and meanwhile the first railroads are laid down all over the nation. Many scientists continue to work in the biological field. Death rates begin to decline at a rapid rate. Paper mills begin to become more complex and better mechanised as greater amoutn of paper is made. This makes the making of books easy. Shrewd businessmen make sure printing presses are right next to the mills to reduce overheads and increase profits. The SOC continues ferrying the settlers into Amazonia. However, the number increases heavily as many begin to lose work. As a result Uttarshina is expanded by 9200 km (My nation reached Stage 3) by immigrants coming into the colony, and companies flourish as housing is built and roads are expanded to cover all three colonies. The nation's propaganda continues to pump out patriotic messages, and helps gear up the people for a full war much closer to home. Thousands enroll and are trained heavily to be part of an efficient killing machine. The nation continues to amp up their military as its troops fight on in Europe, on the verge of stopping. A large number of air furnaces are made in ammunition factories to help build up the military. Bhutan, Kamapura and Dahod continue to expand their economies as trading with the Maharajya helps create growth. Much migration also begins to take place between Orissa and the vassals. Brunei's economy grows significantly and is useful for trading. A lot of the armed forces remain poised on the Mysorian border, but word begins to flow through of a possible ending to the war in Europe. The nation receives an emotional shock as the Raja passes away in his sleep. It mourns the leader who is remembered for guiding his nation out of defeat and give heart to a broken populace as well as usher a new era for the nation. The New Raja assumed the throne and marries the current Rajkumari of Brunei, cementing Brunei into the kingdom. The Raja announces the complete union of Sindustan and the Maharajya and also plans to change the borders of Rajputana and the Maharajya slightly. In Java, all Bavarians are allowed to stay if they wish, but if they would like to leave their travel home will be completely funded by the Maharajya. Talks also begin with the Javans to return them to Mataram, their own nation.
 * Rajputana expands its army and economy heavily, and Naya Punjab grows by 9200 km. Sindustan amps up on its army and economy. The Khmers expand their economy and army, so do Mataram and Brunei. The puppet state of Naya Bihar expands by 10,000 km inland and they build up their army. Many Orissans begin to settle in Naya Bihar, which as a puppet state has more freedom than the colonies. Naya Bihar's economy grows. Butung also builds up its infrastructure.

1783
''' In Italia, a series of five earthquakes strikes the region of Calabria over the months of February and March, withe the first two earthquakes causing giant waves, and which cause devastation and kill over 50,000 people. '''

''' In Japan, Mount Asama erupts, causing widespread damage. '''

''' An earthquake happens in Aleppo, Levantine Kingdom, killing 22,000 people. '''

''' The Laki volcano erupts in Iceland. Tens of thousands across the areas bounded by Iceland, Sweden, Prague and Aquitaine die of sulphuric poisoning and ships are forced to stay in port for over a week in the summer due to the haze. '''
 * Thanks for the event. I was planning to put it, but I had no idea in how to put all the consequences into words. You might want to extend those consequences until 1785.
 * I'll deal with the consequences in the respective years...


 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada prepare their militaries, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile in Aragon, Margarida de Montcada gives birth to a boy, who is named Alfons. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 4200 sq km and Pernambuco expands 4300 sq km. Meanwhile in Salvador, Estevão and Bartolomeu de Gusmão make a public demonstration of their hot air balloon. Its flight covers 2 km, lasts ten minutes, and has an estimated altitude of 1,600-2,000 m. (Sorry for the anachronistic measures again). Word of their success reaches the mainland relatively quickly. Estevão eventually goes to Lisboa to make further demonstrations and to solidify the brothers' claim to the invention of flight.
 * The Mononobe Shogunate builds up the military. More Taoist Temples and Shinto Shrines are built throughout the nation and in the colony of Miyako. Meanwhile, Okinawa Kingdom builds up its military. Also, Kasodani expands by 3300 sq km, Tojiko expands by 2000 sq km, Tōkaidō expands by 1200 sq km, Miyako expands into OTL mainland Chile by 1000 sq km, and Kazami expands by 500 sq km. Taoism in Kasodani continues to rise in popularity and more Taoist Temples are built. Some more funding is put into science and agriculture. More fertilisers are created and used on fields. More air furnaces are also built. Meanwhile, urbanisation continues in Kyushu, Shikoku and parts of Honshu. More Steam Power is built, and a few water wheels are built. Aid and clean up is sent out to areas affected by the Volcano.
 * Reiches Großraum Bayern: Bavarian Carthage expands 15,000 sq km. Saxony and Bavaria grow closer due to the war and the recent marriage between the two noble houses. The war winds down, with a victory.  The nation begins to mourn the dead on both sides. Saxony and Bavaria continue to grow closer. The nation continues to industrialise. More and more urbanisation occurs. Bavarian coal begins to be exported to other nations for profit. The young Charles of Wettin is still in good health. Industrialsation continues, with several new chemicals being produced and more elements discovered. In April, John Montigrue invents the first hot air ballon, and travels five miles at almost 3000 feet, before safely landing, making him and his apprentice the first humans to have flown in sustained flight. Many die in Prague and other cities due to the ash falling, crops do poorly this year. If things don't improve in the coming years, aid from Italia may be requested.
 * Didn't you read the 1782 post?...Wait, I have a better idea. Do you think that we could turn this co-incidence into a controversy about who invented the hot-air balloon, like the one that exists OTL about the Wright brothers and airplanes?
 * Yeah. That was my goal, actually.
 * Bavarian Indonesia: Builds military and expands infrastructure. Industrialism booms in Borneo and the outlying areas. The city of Banjarmasin grows exponentially due to the continuing migration to the cities. Indonesia throws its support fully behind Bavaria.
 * Bavarian Australis: Neu Munchen expands 15,000 sq km. Water Wheels make it to the colony, The Hurem Group takes to pearling and begins exporting the valuable commodity to Europe. Governor Kossack orders the expansion of the capital, Broomestadt. Forts are constructed in the wilderness. Kossack orders more forts built on the frontier. The Royal family remains in Australis. Industrialisation grows in the colony due to the Governor's oversite.
 * Kommisariat Hamburg: The newly formed Hamburg Autonomous Commission. begins to restructure after the Bavarian occupation. Many people are disgruntled but are slowly being winned over by Bavarian authorities as more infrastructure improvements and an improved canal system are planned.
 * China expands New Manchuria by 8000 sq km and Baitudi by 4000 sq km. The military and economy both improve.
 * Cyprus continues to expand its economy. Nea Lefkosia is expanded by 2000 sq km, Nea Larnaka is expanded by 2000 sq km and Nea Lemesos is expanded by 2000 sq km.
 * Crete continues to expand its military.
 * Cyrenaica expands 10,000 sq km into the desert.
 * Ethiopia continues to expand its military, economy, and infrastructure, including those of the vassals. The colonies expand at their normal rate, and the colony of Mogäs is established at OTL Bethel, Alaska. The government of Ethiopia makes the growth of the colony its number one priority. The first batch of Qut'a rifles are produced by the Ethiopian gunsmithies, and delievered to the Imperial Guard for trial testing. A batch are sent to the United Maharajya as a gift for the ruler of the nation, and potential hopes of fostering a foreign market for the gun should it prove successful. Ethiopia also declares all the unsettled lands within the region surrounded by Ethiopia, Adal, Kitara and Msraq Qäsärä the new territory of Härnät, or "Liberty". It is to be settled by Ethiopians and their vassal allies.
 * Search at 1716. The Burmese established Myanmar Oceania at OTL Perth. Callumthered (talk) 07:48, August 4, 2013 (UTC)
 * Okay then. Thank you. Could one of the mods please add that colony to the map so as to avoid future confusion? ~Viva
 * Yeah, it's never once been on the map, which has caused considerable confusion. Callumthered (talk) 18:25, August 4, 2013 (UTC)
 * France: Nouvelle Bourgogne expands 3000 sq km, while La Riviere and Baie d'Eric (Erik's Bay) expand by 1700 sq km inland and Brasilea expands by 3000 sq km inland and Baie d'Notre Dame expands by 1100 sq km. School system is devastated, but the growth starts. However, most of the nation is aware of the school system and use it regularly. It closes any remaining trading with Vinland. A Provenzal begins experimenting with Potasium and as he tries to refine it, suddenly part of his lab ignites. He realizes that the potasium causes this and continues with his experiments as he thinks this may be important or useful. Military is built up.
 * Lorraine: Military is built up, School system grows and the nation builds from the war.
 * Carthage expands 10,000 sq km. Military is built up.
 * Leptis: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Numidia: Military is built up and school system continues growing. The expansion starts southward of the empire by 10,000 sq km.
 * Occitania: Military is built up and school system continues growing and navy expands.
 * Tyrol: Military is built up and school system continues growing. Tyrol is divided in two districts, Rhaetian and German district: the Germans occupying the north while the Rhaetian, the south.
 * La marche: Military is built up and school system continues growing.
 * Zululand: Military is built up The expansion starts by 10,000 sq km to the north.
 * Muiscas: The military is built up and the navy expands. Expansion towards the south starts at 10,000 sq km.
 * Nouvelle Judea: Military and navy are built up as Moises 1st, traders such as Ibn Jeshua, continue working for the French navy and the Judean navy, respectively.
 * Venaissin:The military is built up and the navy expands.
 * Haut Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Basse Bourgogne: Military and navy are built up.
 * Picardy: Military and navy are built up.
 * UMSHM: Gains are made on the Northern front, and the defenders of Bergen are down to their last ounce of energy. The treasury begins a complex process of integrating some of its services with those of Bavaria. The nation welcomes the arrival of little Prince Karl (Charles). The rest of the Royal family remains in Saxon West Africa, and some fo the locals there want them to remain there for good. Things start to look up for the Guinea Schutzgebiet, as the guerillas manage to inflict some heavy losses on the Brandenburgers, thanks to the Khmer Koch Volunteer Brigade. The harvest is also better this year.
 * Great Brython continues its process of industrialization. Praxedes, gives birth to a second son, Prince Atticus Pugh-Tuch'huelpe of Great Brython and the Selk'nam Haruwin. The naming of the prince, second-in-line for the throne is considered to be an outrage by many staunch conservatives, but Madoc assures them that, as all Kings can, Atticus can chose a different regnal name, something more Welsh. This choice sparks positive feedback from progressives, who applaud the King for his foresight, and thinking of the Selk'nam people and culture. King Madoc IV begins to reach out to his father-in-law about the Royal House of Chongat-Tuch'huelpe-Pugh, as the Selk'nam call the Royal Line of Pugh-Teague-Stuart-Tuch'huelpe. (More commonly Pugh-Stuart). A "cultural ambassador" is sent to the Selk'nam on behalf of the WTC, and he attempts to show Apostolic Selk'nam the advantages of Brythonic culture over Japanese culture. Cardiff Steel begins to grow even further, and has branched out into two seperate companies, Cardiff Steel and Cardiff Weapons, after more and more reliable firearms and cannons are created to enhance the military. The air furnace and steam power continue to help agriculture, along with fertilizers and crop rotation. Population grows and cities like Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Rennes all become urbanized. More radical ideas are formed in healthcare and anatomical studies are formed. The military grows. (Selk'nam Response)
 * ​The Parliament votes to ask Iceland for the Faroes, citing that the King of Scotland is the equivalent of the Governor of Skottland, who was also Viceroy over the Faroes.
 * The Faroes are owned by Saxony, look at the map ~Von
 * The map shows them in the mustardy color of Iceland.
 * They are Saxon though. 
 * The WTC oversees the expansion of De Mor Tir 3000 sq km, as Tulpung yr Aber also grows 3000 sq km. The Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco each expand by 10,000 sq km, now that their period of vassalization is completed. Hobyo-Somalia and New South Wales growe their economies and militaries. The Apostolic Church movement begins to catch on in all states, especially in the Welsh Royal Coast and Morocco.
 * The Apostolic Church has largely established all needed infrastructure to be considered a full-fledged institution. At the head of the Church is the Prime Bishop, who is currently the former Cardinal of Avalon. After the Prime Bishop come Archbishops, in charge of the Church for a nation. After Archbishops are Bishops, and finally Priests. Besides the Most Holy and Venerable Holy Order of St. Maughold of K'onip (to be controlled by the Selk'nam), the Prime Bishop establishes the Holy Order of the Brotherhood of Christian Soldiers of St. David of Wales, a semi-militaristic Holy Order (to be controlled by Wales).
 * The Prime Bishop asks the Primate at Magdeburg to consider joining the One True Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church of Christ, and receiving special status. (Note: The Prime Bishopric will rotate every month or so).
 * The Arabian Federation expands its colonies with the Zanj coast colony expanding 2500 sq km inland along Lake Kitara's southern coast as new towns are founded on the Lake's southern shores. The Al-Khalil colony expands 1100 sq km and the New Oman colony expands 1000 sq km inland too. Sultan Abbas oversees Federation economic expansion via industrialization and colonization. The Federation sends lots of aid to the Levant to help them recover from the war and the earthquake. Meanwhile the great industrial hub of Khor Fakkan improves its steam engine designs to make them more efficient and powering even larger machines, and the new water purification plants created by inventor Ghiyath bin Hadi in the dry Sheikdom of Al Hofuf, are rolled out across the Federation as the new more efficient design catches the attention of many industrialists across the Federation. Ghiyath bin Hadi quickly becomes one of the richest men in the Federation, as the great inventor of Al Hofuf seeks to make the largely dry Federation sufficient in water.
 * The Dimurat Kingdom builds up its military as the Kingdom recovers from the war. King Da’ud continues with his plans to invade Persia. Elsewhere the Dimurati East Africa colony expands 2000 sq km and the nation is industrialized too.
 * The Qoyunlu Empire finishes its fighting and begins to work on re-building the military to recover from the war. Emperor Uzun Hassan also begins to merge the Kurds and Qoyunlu ethnic groups together in order to quell the growing civil problems between the Kurds and Turks.
 * The Levantine Kingdom builds up its military to recover from the war. The ten years of war and the earthquake plunges the Kingdom into an economic depression, as the Kingdom struggles to recover from the destruction brought upon the Levant by the earthquake and war. Elsewhere colonial expansion continues, with the New Syria colony expanding 4500 sq km inland as people flee the Levant to start a new life free of the troubles which are currently plaguing the Levant. King Joshua declares a national emergency as the Levant seeks to recover from the war and earthquake.
 * The Sultanate of Baghdad builds up its military to recover from the war. Sultan Abdur Rahim continues to pursue industrialization in his Sultanate as water wheel powered factories spring up near the rivers of the Sultanate. The Sultan sends lots of aid and help to the Levant to aid their recover from their national emergency.
 * The Sultanate of Kuwait, the Maldives, the Republic of Comchellak, the Kingdom of Tanimbarkai, Mangystau and Warsangali all build up their respective economies as the nations industrialize.
 * Italia focuses on aiding its own peoples and removes many front line army troops on the German front to help at home. A surprize attack on Oresund is launched in return to release some pressure on Bergen and Central Germany with forts around Copenhagen and Malmo bombarded. Supplies and men are also shipped into Bergen. The haze disrupts military operations in the oresund for a while and the Italian fleet was held up in Bergen. On the plus side they manage to devastate the opposing German forces with a huge naval bombardment on their camps near the coast and around the city. Urbanization continues in Southern and Western Italia at a rapid pace especially in the port cities of Naples, Palermo and Genoa. Venice begins to make a name for itself in tourism for the upper class, education and naval construction in some of the farther islands with the lagoon's sheltered and settled condition proving to be perfect for shipbuilding. Florence and a few other cities in central Italia continue to use a steam-powered form of the water wheel and develop small cottage businesses. Scientists from across Europe flock to witness the almost constant public demonstrations and experiments at the University of Venice in the field of chemistry. Meanwhile, the University of Milan and the University of Istria continue to lead in the study of human anatomy with near daily dissections much to the displeasure of the local populace. The University of Southern Tyrolia makes progress in the field of astronomy, identifying a few new stars and moons. Italia and its subject nations continue to experience a declining death rate as a result of greater understanding of how the human body works. Printing presses in the major cities churn out daily newspapers for the people reporting on various news across the Italian dominions. Aymara and Nya Gyptios expand at 10,000 sq km inland while Nuovo Brescia expands by 8500 sq km in Australia.
 * The war ended in 1782, also come on the talk page to claim some of the winnings Italia ~Von.
 * Romania, Hungary and Padang work on their economies. Yugoslavia continues to fight in Brandenburg while Greek troops help with the fronts in Anatolia. Siam and Malacca continue to raid Mysore and the Philippines. The Aymaran Kingdom and Nya Gyptios continue to send support to the war efforts.
 * Lakota Tribes: Expansion of Lakota agriculture continues along the Pekitanoui River and its tributaries. Irrigation remains scattered and not prevalent along the Cheyanne tributary, but in the places were it is active, it increases the amount of farm and grazing lands, increasing agriculture production and attracting more buffalo. Hunting of the Buffalo continues, as many of the Lakota people now live in larger, multi-room tipi's, with two to three rooms, but these rooms are relatively small. The capital town of Wiconiwico U continues to grow, with a palisade-type wall starting construction around the city. Expansion westwards towards the Great Plains and the Buffalo begins with the expansion of 1000 km westwards.
 * Prūsiskan Protektorat: As the war between the three Germanys draws to a close a civil war breaks out in Prussia, Catholics in the South rise up (and the Catholic Regiment joins them) and call other rebels to join them, they mass in force and march on the capital, the first battle of Konigsberg ends with a victory for Adligenrat forces. Marching south again hoping to regain troops the Catholic forces are subdued for two months, the Adligenrat forces mass two armies of 10,000 in the east and west hoping to enclose the Catholic troops. The Catholics head north again hoping to take the capital, a small battle occurs as the rearguard of the Catholic forces are caught by the Adligenrat army. The final battle of Konigsberg ends with a crushing victory for the Adligenrat as the Catholics are encircled and destroyed. Markus Amsel declares the end of the civil war and proclaims a great victory for the Protectorate. The civil war distracts from the monetary problems for the year however a mysterious financier has approached the Adligenrat with a proposal, the same financier also has recently acquired Heinrich Corper as a customer and is funding his research into the use of his Puddling Steel. The military is reorganised slightly after the civil war. (mil-turn)
 * Laītawiskas Protektorat: Petrus Eisenberg fills his new government with loyal ex-officers of the Gemeine Magistrats and convenes in the courthouse in Butendiekshof. They set about ensuring a tight legal system to govern the land and make clear their intentions to bring the false Lithuania into the fold. With their aim set in mind they begin re-establishing the Gemeine Magistrats instead naming them after a Latin term as the Censors. (mil-turn)
 * Mali: Mali expands 10,000 sq km to the East. Gabu, Mossi and Wolof contribute to the military and economy.
 * Normandy: The nation is relieved at the final ending of the war. The HBC expands by 5000 sq km, while Benin and Mogadishu expand by 10,000 sq km. Normandy feels the effects of Stage 2 industrialization, which includes the growing prominence of steam power and water wheels, as well as centralizad health care, and Urbanization.
 * The Mayan Empire continues trade with European colonies and the Lakota. Steam power and water wheels are incorporated in the southern part of the Empire. Chemistry is investigated and researched. Chorotega and Boruca continue build-up as trade hubs and industrial leaders. Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan, as well as other major cities in the Empire, urbanize. Trade through North Maori and New Ceatl continues, allowing for more trade with Asian nations. Infrastructure in Zapotec continues to be updated. The colony of Halakin continues trading with the nations in Atlantia, especially Brandenburg. The Juun family continues setting up schools. More universities are established in middle class provinces. Roads in the northern part of the Empire continue to be updated, especially in areas of heavy traffic. Training drills are conducted by the military. The Royal Science Academy continues work on scientific projects. Flax and tobacco are grown. Linen is produced in Mutul and Azteca. Money is invested in regional projects to promote wealth and business. Middle class families continue rising to prominence in some of the more wealthy provinces, as well as some of the less wealthy provinces. Greater Kaliforno expands 5150 km and Haven expands 3100 km.
 * Apache continues expanding 8000 km north.

1784

 * Portugal, León, Aragon, Castille, Navarra and Granada's economies improve, while agriculture continues developing in Castille. Meanwhile in Aragon and Portugal, industrialization continues, and Meanwhile in Castille, the canal's construction continues. Meanwhile, in Portugal, Estevão de Gusmão makes another demonstration before a crowd at the Ribeira royal palace, before the Emperor Pedro III and the Empress Berengaria. The flight lasted approximately eight minutes, covered two miles (3 km), and obtained an altitude of about 1,500 feet (460 m). The craft landed safely after flying.(sorry for the anachronistic measures again.) However by this time, an Bavarian seems to have invented a similar aircraft simultaneously, and made an demonstration on Europe before the Gusmão aircraft's demonstration. Nevertheless, Estevão de Gusmão starts construction of a bigger balloon with the purpose of making flights with humans.Soon manned flights with the Gusmão balloons follow. Meanwhile, Sofala expands 500 sq km and Angola expands 500 sq km. Meanwhile in Brasil, Maranhão expands 8500 sq km.
 * The Germanic Reich proposes an alliance with Iberia.
 * All the Germanic states expand their militaries. Talks of revolution and fiery passion for it begin to rise in the territories, now that the war is over. Tsar-Kaiser Frederick dies of a heart attack, and his son Ludwig VI takes the throne. He vows to avenge the loss as well as regain the territory. However, there is some mild jubilation since there was not a very massive loss of land. However, the loss of life is unforgettable and fresh in the minds of everyone. Grand Duke Heinrich, a very popular noble from West Prussia, was killed in battle, and the national opinion of all their neighbors is soured. Only Wales is remotely trusted, but Russia is still a firm ally. We now turn to Portugal for stronger alliances. Industrialization continues on massive scales, as well as vast militarization. Balloon travel is looked into for possible military options.