Principia Moderni (Map Game)

Principia Moderni, or "The Beginning of the Modern" in Late Latin, is a map game beginning in the final days of the Middle Ages in Europe, and the early days of the Ming dynasty in China--1420 C. E...The House of Hohenzollern have become the Electorates of Brandenburg--though most of the power in the Holy Roman Empire still lies with the Habsburgs, Joan of Arc has defeated the English at Orleans, the city of Tenochtitlan is founded by the Aztecs, the Timurid Empire has united Central and West Asia, and the Yongle Emperor sends out Zheng He to voyage westwards. It is a turbulent era, in other words, an era of change, and an era in which power is cemented.

Rules

 * Main article: Rules (Principia Moderni)

Moderators

 * Detectivekenny (moderator-in-chief, mapmaker)
 * PitaKang (assistant moderator)
 * CrimsonAssassin (application tenatively declined due to inactivity)
 * Yankovic270 (moderator)
 * Collie Kaltenbrunner (moderator, mapmaker)

Europe

 * England-- Roguejedi*
 * Scotland--Alexanders 00:30, March 20, 2011 (UTC)
 * Wales--
 * France-- JonAllenMichael
 * Burgundy-- SSS*
 * Aragon--
 * Swiss Confederacy-- -Sunkist- *
 * Navarre--
 * Portugal-- Vera194
 * Castille-- Woogers*
 * Ireland--
 * Genoa--Cloudslayer*
 * Papal States--
 * Naples--Remedello
 * Venice-- Chicagoan*
 * Teutonic Knights--
 * Hungary--Collie Kaltenbrunner
 * Wallachia--
 * Moldavia--
 * Poland-Lithuania--
 * Muscovy--lxCaucassus(untill 1493)
 * Spain -- Head Chunin 13:42, May 20, 2011 (UTC)
 * Novgorod--(untill 1493)
 * Union of Greater Russia --lxCaucassus

Kalmar Union (Principa Moderni)

 * Norway-- Destroyanator*
 * Sweden-- BoredMatt*
 * Denmark-- Baconton*

The Holy Roman Empire

 * Florence--
 * Bohemia--
 * Austria--
 * Brandenburg--Zagoria 05:00, March 24, 2011 (UTC)

The Islamic World

 * Granada--
 * Ottoman Empire-- StarkBlack
 * Golden Horde--
 * Mamluk Sultanate--BlackSkyEmpire
 * Il-Khan--
 * Timurid Empire-- Thant*
 * Mali--
 * Chagatai Khanate--
 * Oman--
 * Oirats Khanate--
 * Delhi Sultanate--

The Far East

 * Vijayanagara Empire-- Arceus The God of Pokemon
 * China-- CrimsonAssassin
 * Japan-- Cosman246
 * Joseon-- PitaKang
 * Vietnam-- Yank
 * Hanthawaddy-- Detectivekenny
 * Mughal Empire--

Americas

 * Aztecs-- Devil_Warrior*
 * Maya-- Fedelede*
 * Inca-- VENEZUELA*
 * Itsaygahi (formerly Tsalagi) - Mumby 12:13, February 28, 2011 (UTC)

Australia

 * Kulin-- Herblover*

Africa

 * Ethiopia--
 * Kongo--

*Inactive

1400s

 * Archives: 1420-1449
 * Archives: 1450-1479
 * Archives: 1480-1509

1500s

 * Archives: 1510-1539

1540

 * The Mayans expand their colonies by 15*50 km each. They also continue improving their military. The Mayan state also starts reforming into a federalized constitutional monarchy after demands from the non-Buddhist populations of the Mayab, reclaiming autonomy from the Buddhist-led government.
 * The last act of the shuiskiys was to say that the ottomans have legitimate claims to northwestern india. soon later the belskiys overtake the governement wanting more power. The Belskys set out to build more roads like the shuiskiys.the framework for roads is layed out and they slowly start expanding out of the cities of Sibir, Moscow, Novgorod and Chrimea. IT now seems clear that government stability will only return wonce Ivan is of age(in 4 years). The roadwork is haulted in mid-october because the glinsky boyar family gains control over the council. It is evident that not much will be done in the next years
 * Japan further expands Tenjikuminato into the Mughal Empire in order to protect Chinese, Imperial Confucian civilization against the Western barbarians, urging the other Far Eastern nations to join them. They focus all of their efforts into expansion, yielding 20*50 sq km of new land
 * Hanthawaddy continues war against the Rajputs. Minerals are mined in Tibet to create more weapons for fighting, bringing a signifcant population to the town of Tingri. The effects of the war begin to penetrate into the five port cities, as weapon production and propaganda become more common. Dunquk Dung expands by 3x50 sq km west.
 * the name of the colony in colony in minden szentek öbölben is shortened to Öböl.another expedition is sent there.Meanwhile, Újfundlandi and Labrador expand 14*50 sq km each.
 * The Vijayanagara Army continues to attack the invaders, and with the help of the Ottomans, are being quite invincible. The battle against Maratha and Golcondan armies continue and sea ships reach the Mamluk Sultanate and are preparing for invasion. Vijyanagara Empire expands by 30x50 sq.km.
 * The King of Spain is pleased with the French Emperor, and sends him vast gifts, at the same time, sparks arise between Scotland and Spain, but does Spain does not wish to go into war as it as just been established. 1/4th of Colombus' ships have been lost to the Scottish Pirates in the Atlantic Oceans, but successfully makes his way into "India" (West Indies, actually). Colombus is disappointed at the stupidity and underdevelopment of the aborigins, but trades with them and after giving them weapons and armor, sets sail back to Spain with a rich cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, spices and salt.
 * The new Spanish government is overthrown by the old Castilian government in a coup d'état. All overseas troops are recalled and returned to help rebuild Castile. A wave of civil unrest shoots through India beginning with protests to the Rajput War. Due to this unrest, Vijayanagar recalls all of its troops. The Mughal Empire leaves a limited force, still interested in expansion to the north.
 * Due to the recent rumors of Pirates in the area from an unknown origin, France expands her fleet of Galley's for use in the North Sea and Channel areas. Also, rival explorer Baron du Hoc claims that he can establish an African colony much quicker and have it be much more succesful than an American colony established by the explorer Bertrand. A rivalry ensues, and du Hoc claims his African colony will be established by sometime next year.
 * Itsaygahi pushes south, to secure the Gulf Coast and solidify their dominion. A shipment of slaves from Africa are brought across to work in the cities and fields of Itsaygahi.
 * The Vietnamese expand their Phillipine colony by 16*50 sq km. The Vietnamese officially merge their Borneo colony to their Phillipnie colony. They send support to Hanthawaddy in the Rajput War.
 * Where's the map?
 * Working on it. I can never do them on Fridays lol.
 * Now that England is relatively pacified, Brandenburg withdraws its troops. In order to keep control of southern Germany, Brandenburg sends troops into Bavaria.

1541

 * Japan builds more infrastructure in Tenjikuminato, and in Japan, the first mandirs (Hindu temples) and synagogues are popping up in Kyoto, Edo, and Nagasaki. The architectural styles used are generally a fusion of the 'original' style and the Japanese style
 * Hanthwaddy accepts the Mayans' alliance and again requests to allow them free trade in Dayh-klung on Jamaicamon. The Jamaicamon colonial administration expands Dunquk Dung by 300 sq km. Hporubitoi is fully transferred back to Mon rule, although lacking some of the southern territory. Hanthawaddy begins cleaning up after the pyrrhic Rajput victory, by rebuilding roads through Tibet.
 * I think I can divide by 50 well enough. You don't have to write 14*50 sq km, you can just write 700 sq km. But please don't give me a number like 734 or 22 sq km.
 * another expedition is sent to Öböl, which expands 2*50 sq km.Meanwhile, a system of roads connecting the five largest cities (Buda, Ragusa, Bécs, Kotor and Spalato).Újfundlandi and Labrador expand 16*50 sq km each.
 * The current king dies, and is succeeded by his son, Ehkanakhne II. He continues his father's integration of the empire, and claims as Itsaygahi's western boudary the Mississippi River. The rich soil of the south is settled with Tsalagans and Seminole people, to bring this sparsely populated area under the rule of the king.
 * The French Explorer Baron du Hoc lands with quite a few settlers looking to get rich quick in Africa just 50 miles west of the Akon States. Because of the abundance of Elephants in the area, the colony is named Cote d'Ivoire.
 * Russia once again has a overturn of power. he Shuiskys once again regain control over the boyar council. This time they unanimousely agree that the future of russia lies in siberia. More soldiers are sent to conquer this territory, whose russian possesion of grows. Meanwhile, after the "betrayal" of the vijangars, the remaining troops in india are restationed in the colony. Shuiskys start more colonial expansion in africa, expanding it by 32 px
 * China's already powerful military is again upgraded and its defenses are put on high alert. The Chinese demand that the Mughals and Russians stand down
 * since when did russia attack or even threaten to attack china?
 * Okay, final exams are over, just in the nick of time too, apparantly.
 * The Mayans agree to Hanthawaddy's free trade request. They also expand each of their colonies by 500 kilometers, excepting for the Java colony which expands in only 100 kilometers.
 * Your Java colony can't expand by 500 sq km because expansion is halved in "organized" areas. Java counts as organized because there are existing states*
 * Oh, sorry. Corrected it.
 * Do the Swahili states count as organized? Because I seriously doubt the primitive tribes of east Africa are going to present serious resistance in face of an army with almost-constantly upgrading firearms.
 * Yes. They have armies. Also they have many other ways to make up for their technological disadvantage, like having enough manpower to launch an organized rebellion. Also, don't think the Portuguese had an easy time controlling their colonies this way. Just follow the rules, areas in black are normal expansion, and areas in grey are half expansion.
 * Just so you know for the next map, but my Indonesian colony is on the island of Borneo. It's the large island directly south of the Phillipines. I had effectively abandoned Java to the Maya.
 * Brandenburg expands their colony in the Mandinka Empire of West Africa by 200 km.
 * The Vietnamese expand their Phillipine colony by 25*50 sq km. French wines imported to Vietnam from Rochefort become immensely popular with Vietnamese nobility. A group of Vietnamese merchants, intent on learning the secrets of wine-making, travel to Europe to study under the greatest vintners in order to properly bring the practice back to Vietnam.

1542

 * Öbol expands by 2*50 sq km.Meanwhile, Újfundlandi and Labrador expand 10*50 sq km.
 * Wait, 2*50 sq km still is valid, right?
 * It's fine, it just doesn't look as cool.
 * The French Explorer Alain Bertrand establishes the colony of Haiti in OTL Hispanola, at OTL Santo Domingo. Although he brings mostly men and and their families who simply want to get rich quick, he also brings several soldiers as well as large military ships as well. He has studied various texts of the islands and knows what he must bring in order to establish a succesful colony.
 * Hanthawaddy manages to take full control of Hporubitoi, but as a vassal state rather than a colony. This method of administration makes it difficult for any organized expansion but it allows Hporubitoi to keep ts own culture, a mixture of Sinhala and Ahom culture. Hanthawaddy offers to help the Ottomans conquer India and pay three shiploads of spices in return for cession of the Ottomans' Aden colony. Katimon is expanded to the north by 850 sq km.
 * To many people's surprise, the Shuiskis stay in power as regents of russia. russian possesion of siberia continues to increase. as the armies advance, infrastructure for roads is layed out for faster transportation os supplies and messages to moscow. wanting to get rid of the beskis, Shuiskis make Belski governor of Ivanskaya zemlia(india/sri lanka) and make the capital of that region Ivangrad(manchura). A period of relative stability enters th russian domain.
 * The Malmulks begin planning of the invasion of Spain, the Sultan expects heavy losses and therefore begins enlisting and drafting men into the navy and army. They ask the Ottomans for support, proclaiming that the thousands of Muslims who died for the true religon centurys ago had to be avenged and that Al-Andalus would rise once more and to open the door of Europe to Islam.
 * The Vietnamese expand their Phillipine colony by 25*50 sq km. The first Vietnamese vineyards are established in the Cham province of Vietnam. Many former Cham flock to these vinyards for employment.
 * King Joachim II of Brandenburg, as a protestant in a Roman Catholic country, officially declares the seperation of church and state. This causes an uproar in the south as well as occupied Bavaria.
 * Japan expands it's military for a future invasion of the Mughals

1543

 * Öböl expands 3*50 sq km.Meanwhile,újfundlani and Labrador expand 15*50 sq km each.
 * Mosques are built throughout the country, and they are used as schools to at least give some of the population a modicum of education. Itsaygahans continue to settle along the gulf coast. The Itsaygahans consider offering the French a lease on the land around the Mississippi Delta.
 * The Vietnamese expand their Phillipine colony by 25*50 sq km. The Vietnamese Empress sets aside a portion of Cham Province for wine-making. Locally-produced wines have started to replace expensive imported French wine as the nobility's beverage of choice.
 * Due to the debts of the Lord of Dauphin that have been owed since before the French Civil War, France sends it's tercios into the small county. For the most part, the count of Dauphin allow the French to unite his territory with theirs, in hopes that he will still hold title. However, at Vienne, a few lesser lords resist. Unfortunately for the French, it is a bloody affair and a pyrrhic victory is achieved. Even with a few lesser nobles resisting, the French are able to effectively seize the small county of Dauphin by year's end. The count is able to keep his title, since he allowed the French army to march through and because he sent out a call for peace, thus allowing the conflict to end much sooner than expected. The French colony in Haiti expands by 2*50 sq km. (forgive me if I did the colony expansion wrong...)
 * No problem, you can do this "*x50 sq km" style.but if you're talking about the expansion maximum size, you can only expand one pixel per turn if you have only one colony.you can also make another colony (see the archives of 1480-1509 to see the rules for expansion) to expand more than one pixel.and please, add your country in the External Territories (Principia Moderni) page.
 * Hanthawaddy expands its army, placing different divisions in Hanthawaddy's ports. The existing firearm-slingshots begin to be phased out in favor of more advanced muskets. Some of the army is sent to Katimon to aid in expansion. The two settlements expand toward each other at 1000 sq km.
 * China requests that the Ottomans break their alliance with the Mughal Empire. If the Ottomans break the alliance, if China invades the Mughal Empire, the land will be split. Furthermore, China proposes an cooperation with all the Eastern Asian nations. The Asian League is proposed. China's military is expanded.
 * By now there's need to worry about the Mughals. The owner was banned for sockpuppeting, but I left them in the Rajput War for the heck of it.
 * Japan expands its military greatly.

1544

 * Japan invades the Rhineland, expanding Doitsuchihou by 12*50 sq km.