Emancipation (Map Game)





In the year 1861, Tsar Alexander II of Russia issued the Manifest ob Otmene Krepostnogo Prava of 1861. The Emancipation Manifesto, as it came to be known, proclaimed the freedom of all Russian peasants from serfdom and virtual slavery to their aristocratic masters. Halfway across the world, the opposite transpired when seven American states seceded and thereafter united to form the Confederate States of America — a federation committed to the protection of slavery — sparking the American Civil War just two months later.

You now sit at the helm of one of the world's numerous nation-states or colonies, and it is up to you to decide the fate of your country. How will you face the impending slave crisis? How will you deal with freedom of the peasantry? How will you respond to the great Emancipation?

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 * Flag_of_Greece_(1822-1978).svg Kingdom of Greece
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 * Flag of the German Empire.svg—Flag_of_Hanover_1837-1866.svg Kingdom of Hanover
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 * Flag_of_Italy_(1861-1946).svg Kingdom of Italy
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 * 800px-Flag of the German Confederation (war) svg.png—Flag_of_Liechtenstein_(1852-1921).svg Principality of Liechtenstein
 * 800px-Flag of the German Confederation (war) svg.png—Flag_of_the_duchy_of_Limburg_(19th_century).png Duchy of Limburg
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 * Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg Kingdom of the Netherlands AM, the King of the Banat
 * Flag of the German Empire.svg — Civil_flag_of_Oldenburg.svg Grand Duchy of Oldenburg
 * Flag_of_the_Papal_States_(1825-1870).svg States of the Church (Papal States): Callumthered (talk) 12:17, March 24, 2016 (UTC)
 * Flag_Portugal_(1830).svg Kingdom of Portugal Tao64 (I'd rather not have Britain against me thank you very much)
 * Flag of the German Empire.svg—Flag_of_the_Kingdom_of_Prussia_(1803-1892).svg Kingdom of Prussia
 * 800px-Flag of the German Confederation (war) svg.png Principality of Reuss-Greiz


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 * 800px-Flag of the German Confederation (war) svg.png Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach
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Asia

 * Emirate of Afghanistan
 * Empire of Annam
 * Kingdom of Bhutan
 * British Raj Red Ensign.svg Indian Empire - User :&#x20;Harvey.bell
 * Sultanate of Brunei
 * Emirate of Bukhara
 * Kingdom of Burma
 * Kingdom of Cambodia
 * Red flag.svg Chinese Republic
 * Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dutch East Indies
 * Emirate of Ha'il
 * Flag_of_the_Tokugawa_Shogunate.svg Japanese Empire (Tokugawa Shogunate)  Nlenhardt (talk)
 * Sultanate of Johor
 * Kingdom of Kabul (Kabulistan)
 * Khanate of Khiva
 * Khanate of Kokand
 * Flag of Korea (PMIII).png Great Korean Empire
 * Sultanate of Maguindanao
 * Sultanate of Maldives
 * Kingdom of Manipur
 * Sultanate of Muscat and Oman
 * Negeri Sembilan
 * Kingdom of Nepal
 * Flag_of_the_Ottoman_Empire.svg Ottoman Empire ~ AH28
 * Sultanate of Pahang
 * Sultanate of Perak
 * Persian Empire
 * Flag_of_the_Habsburg_Monarchy.svg Ryūkyū Kingdom Triumph is at hand ( talk )
 * Kingdom of Sarawak
 * Sultanate of Selangor
 * Kingdom of Siam
 * Chogyalate of Sikkim
 * Sultanate of Sulu
 * [[file:Flag_of_France.svg|30px]] —[[file:Flag of Colonial Annam.svg|30px]] French Indochina V.M.PersonalCoA.png Victor Molinaro(talk) V.M.PersonalCoA2.png

North America

 * Flag of Canada-1868-Red.svg Republic of Canada -
 * Flag of the Confederate States of America (1861-1863).svg Confederate States of America
 * Flag of United Confederation of Central America.png—Flag of El Salvador.svg Province of El Salvador -
 * Flag of United Confederation of Central America.png—Flag of Guatemala (1858–1871).svg Province of Guatemala - Dustin2557 (talk) 17:24, March 30, 2016 (UTC)
 * Flag of Costa Rica.svg Republic of Costa Rica
 * Flag of Haiti.svg Republic of Haiti
 * Flag of Honduras (1839-1866).svg Republic of Honduras
 * [[file:Flag_of_France.svg|30px]] — Bandera_del_Segundo_Imperio_Mexicano_(1864-1867).svg  Mexican Empire
 * Flag of Nicaragua (1858-1889 and 1893-1896).svg Republic of Nicaragua
 * Flag of Texas.svg Second Texan Republic
 * US flag 34 stars.svg United States of America
 * [[file:Flag_of_France.svg|30px]] —[[file:FrenchWestIndiesCompanyEmancipationMG.svg|30px]] French West Indies V.M.PersonalCoA.png Victor Molinaro(talk) V.M.PersonalCoA2.png

South America

 * Flag of the Kingdom of Araucanía and Patagonia.svg Kingdom of Patagonia - Zamarak500 (talk)
 * Flag of the Argentine Confederation.svg Argentine Confederation- Captainjohnrex (talk) 14:08, March 31, 2016 (UTC)
 * Flag of Bolivia.svg Bolivian Republic
 * Flag of Empire of Brazil (1870-1889).svg Empire of Brazil- AlternatitivLee (talk) 16:34, April 5, 2016 (UTC)
 * Guiana_Federation.png Guiana Federation - Great showing. B23 (talk)
 * Flag of Colombia.svg United States of Colombia - Flippedlion.png NicDonalds  Talk Lionsymbol.png 02:37, April 12, 2016 (UTC)
 * Flag of Ecuador.svg Republic of Ecuador
 * Flag of France.svg French Guiana
 * Flag of Paraguay.svg Republic of Paraguay
 * Flag of Peru (1825 - 1950).svg Peruvian Republic
 * Flag of the Netherlands.svg Colony of Surinam
 * Flag of Uruguay.svg Eastern Republic of Uruguay
 * Flag of Venezuela.svg Republic of Venezuela
 * Flag_of_the_Habsburg_Monarchy.svg Franz Joseph Island Triumph is at hand ( talk )

Africa

 * Kingdom of Ankole
 * Anziku Kingdom
 * Aro Confederacy
 * Asante Union
 * Kingdom of Baguirmi
 * Kingdom of Baol
 * Kingdom of Basutoland
 * Benin Empire
 * Bornu Empire
 * Kingdom of Buganda
 * Kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara
 * Kingdom of Burundi
 * Kingdom of Cayor
 * Kingdom of Dahomey
 * Ethiopian Empire
 * Imamate of Futa Jallon
 * Imamate of Futa Toro
 * Kingdom of Garo
 * Kingdom of Gera
 * Kingdom of Gomma
 * Kingdom of Gumma
 * Kingdom of Janjero
 * Kingdom of Jimma
 * Jolof Kingdom
 * Kingdom of Kaabu
 * Kingdom of Kaffa
 * Kénédougou Kingdom
 * Kingdom of Khasso
 * Kong Empire
 * Kingdom of Kongo
 * Kingdom of Koya
 * Republic of Liberia
 * Kingdom of Loango
 * Luba Empire
 * Lunda Empire
 * Massina Empire
 * Matabele Kingdom
 * Sultanate of Morocco
 * Ouaddai Empire
 * Oyo Empire
 * Kingdom of Rwanda
 * Sokoto Caliphate
 * Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg Cape Colony
 * Toro Kingdom
 * Toucouleur Empire- Thisismacedon
 * Flag of Transvaal.svg South African Republic-
 * Orange Free State
 * Natal Colony
 * Kingdom of Welayta
 * Yeke Kingdom
 * Kingdom of the Zulus

Oceania

 * Australia Republican Flag.gif Republic of Australia — Flag of Tasmania.svg HawkAussie (Talk) Flag of Australia.svg 05:16, April 1, 2016 (UTC)
 * Bora Bora.png Kingdom of Bora Bora — User:Kaiserwilhelm3
 * Fiji
 * Kanaka Maoli flag.svg Commonwealth of Hawaii — Orangebird "SPACESHIP!" --Benny in the Lego Movie (→My wall!←)
 * Kanaka Maoli flag.svg—Flag_of_Tahiti.svg Province of 'Alihikaua/Tahiti
 * Kingdom of Huahine
 * Kingdom of Raiatea
 * Kingdom of Rapa Nui
 * Kingdom of Samoa
 * Tu'i Tonga
 * Westralia-flag.svg Kingdom of Westralia —  The  Tim   Man  (TSW • AH • MGW • Contribs )

Note on Mod Events
Mod Events will be organised into War, Political , Social , Economic and Miscellaneous categories. They will also be listed chronologically; events with no certain dates will be placed at the bottom of the mod events section.

1870
'''A disgraced Otto von Bismarck is dismissed from the Chancellorship following his failure to secure a Prussian victory in the German War. He is replaced by the more liberal Leo von Caprivi, who has announced his aims to reform the Prussian military and accelerate industrialisation and commercial development.'''

'''Desperate to maintain what's left of the Empire, the British Government orders all troops to withdraw from Germany. Troops are sent from the German front to reinforce those defending South Africa and British Malaya from northern invaders.'''

UK agreed to peace with Austria and Netherlands in turn 1869.5. (Mod response modded by Oct)...~Wrto12

'''Following pressure by a strengthening Quebecois movement, the Canadian Government concedes and declares its independence as the Republic of Canada. Sir John A Macdonald, the Prime Minister, becomes the provisional President of the new Republic. Now Australia remain as the only Realm in the Empire excepting Britain herself.'''

The successful British Revolutions spread to Ireland, with the independence movement gaining increasing popularity.

Riots break out all over China as the Tianjing government fails to respond to the rebel threats in the outer regions of the country.

Spanish invasion is repulsed from Mexico, with the help of France, so by the end of the season, they are forced to sign a peace treaty with France and Mexico of status quo, ending the war.


 * Westralia: We invite dignitaries from the world over to witness the coronation of our new King, Alexander I! His name is Anglicised from Dutch (William Alexander Charles Henry Frederick), and the crown, created by our best jewellers from Australian gold, opals, diamonds, rubies and felt, with a small swan attached to the top in place of the Christian cross, is placed atop the new King's head on February 1. At the coronation, the new Royal anthem, Mine Faithful King, is performed for the first time. It also turns out that Alexander fell in love with a young Westralian noblewoman, Mary Frances Holloway, shortly after his arrival in December; they were engaged in January. They were married the same day as the coronation and Mary is crowned as Queen Mary of Westralia. The Royal couple become very popular in Westralia, and it is hoped that the two have a happy marriage. The former Governor of Westralia is encouraged to stay as a citizen of the country, although he has been ousted from his position following the Declaration of Independence. The 50,000 soldiers stationed in Westralia are actively encouraged to remain in the country and become citizens as well as the core of a new Westralian military, rather than return to the failing Britannia. The Government offers higher pay, improved living conditions, and to transport their families for free to Westralia. The addition of these people to our population would do us the world of good. Meanwhile, Government House is being expanded to become the new residence of the Royal Family, and is renamed Stirling Palace, named after James Stirling, founder of the first Swan River Colony.
 * Korean Dip: We would like to establish formal relations and for you to establish easier immigration policies so that Koreans could settle in Westralia.
 * Patagonian Dip: King Antoine I and members of his court come to Westralia to see the crowning and marriage of the King Alexander I. Becoming himself the king of a new nation ten years ago, the King express his good wishes for Alexander I. He also invite Alexander I to come in Patagonia for his Honeymoon.
 * Westralia: We are happy to relax immigration legislation, as we are eager to expand the population of our country. Korean immigrants are welcomed into Westralia, and will be awarded Westralian citizenship should they choose to stay permanently, with all the rights thereof. Alexander I politely declines Patagonia's kind invitation, as he would like to spend his first days as a married man exploring his new territories and getting to know his new subjects. The King travels south to Margaret River and then to Esperance, before returning to Perth.


 * United States of Colombia: The nation primarily focuses on Culture, has a secondary focus on Military, and follows the ideology of Liberalism. In the Election of 1870, Eustorgio Salgar Moreno, president of the Santander Department and a radical liberal, replaces Jose Santos Gutierrez Prieto as President of Colombia. In 1870, Salgar founds and promotes the Colombian National Railroad Company to improve infrastructure in the future. Salgar keeps the nation relatively isolationist, signing no major treaties, but allows nations to set up embassies in the capital and trade deals at Colombian ports. The conservative party still chooses to abstain from the elections, leading to more liberal dominance and ideas throughout the nation. The army stays relatively small at 25,000, but it still remains the largest organization in Colombia. Salgar also passes a significant piece of legislation with the Salgar-Toro Colono Act which establishes the base of a plan to populate the eastern parts of Cauca, Cundinamarca, and Boyaca, by selling cheap and large plots of land.
 * Australia: The people have decided to split from the British Empire with 63% of the population saying to leave. The biggest supporters of this was in South Australia and Tasmania where 85% of people voted yes while over in New Zealand, they have mostly voted no with the hope that they would stay in the empire. Richard Dry will become the first prime minster of this new country. The new flag (shown to the right) would now fly over the country while new state flags are currently being drawn up. In other news, the Australian Rules Football League has expanded to an eight team league with Geelong and Ballarat joining the league while new leagues are starting in all the other states. We try to build up our economy and with new trade from the Netherlands and Westralia, the future is looking good for the country.
 * Hawaii: We expand our military, police and border guards, keeping a close eye on our neighbors. We recognize Australian and Westralian independence, and seek trade with the nations. We open universities in Honolulu, Kailua-Kona, and Papaʻi Kaʻapeha. The Hawaiian Parliament passes the settlement of Midway Atoll, sending a frigate of 200 settlers, 25 soldiers and five cannons. Regulated transportation between 'Alihikaua and the Hawaiian Islands is successful. We also open up crab industries throughout 'Alihikaua.
 * Guiana Federation: We improve infrastructure and military, as we recruit more troops in the military. The roads are built, in Georgetown and other cities as well. Some of the supplies are improving in the nation of Guiana Federation. Since then, some of the residential buildings continue to build. As it stands there's more to come.
 * Patagonia: While the King is away in Westralia, Secretary of State Heiner von Kermann is charged of leading the government during his absence, according to the regency laws. New industries are built in the capital, and soon workers come to work in the first factories. Von Kermann also organize the celebrations of the tenth anniversary of Patagonia as an independent state. As the King is absent, Prince Adrien-Jean, his nephew, take his place in the ceremony. The event is ruined when a soldier attempt to assassinate the Secretary of State. Although the attempt failed, it still raise questions. Many whispers that the Marshal, VIncent Montessier, attempted to get rid of the Secretary of State. Still, no proof are found of this theory, and the killer is executed. The Marshal, during that time, dealt violently with a small uprising of Chileans.
 * Austrian Diplomacy: As soon as our war with the British is over, Emperor Franz Joseph I offers to help to Patagonia to industrialize, modernize, improve its infrastructure and send techs. In return we ask them to sign this treaty.
 * Patagonian Diplomacy: King Antoine I being absent right now, his Secretary of State, Heiner von Kermann, who is Austrian born, will sign the treaty in the name of his monarch. As he does it in the authority of the King, and that the King autorize him to sign any treaty in his absence, this signature is as valid as the one of King Antoine I.
 * Japan: The Shogun's reformation of the government program is well underway. We have tried to reform our medical system, but there is a lack of western doctors, so the Shogun declares the Western Influence Program and proposes it to Russia and Austria. We also encourage western doctors and teachers to immigrate to our nation to help boost our westernization process. We increase our yields of rice and begin to produce a new factory to produce consumer products.
 * Bora Bora.png Bora: Queen Teriimaevarua expresses her wish that her ancestral home of Tahiti falls under control of Bora Bora to the King of Hawaii and secretly expresses that we will pay 5% of income for five years along with leaving the defensive alliance with Huahine and Raiatea for such a thing. We expand our military and build our economy centering on tourism, pearls, fishing, and trade. We recognize the independence of Westralia and Australia and reiterate our offer of trade to Westralia and offer the same to Australia. We announce the new flag of Bora Bora.
 * Kamehameha V: The royal family understands the queen's wishes. However, as relations are still rather wary, we shall let all Bora Bora's trade ships and royal family pass through 'Alihikaua Province, as long as military do not pass through. We hope the queen understands, as Hawaii is still in a tight political and defensive situation.
 * Teriimaevarua II: We ask that trade ships are allowed escorts of no more than 30 men. That is all.
 * Kamehameha V: We accept, although any form of aggression or terrorism shall not be tolerated.
 * Australia Dip: We accept the offer of trade for Bora Bora request.


 * Denmark: After our union with Schleswig we offer the same deal to Holstein and Saxe-Liburg all former Danish crown territories Mod response. The government at home decides to push to join the treaty of Hanseong seeing it could expand our economy we decide to apply for entry. The first Dreadnought-esque ships are completed with the five new ones. The plan for improving Iceland infrastructure continues at a great rate with roads and schools being built across the island. At home building of new factories continues with great progress. On Bali we set up schools and begin to try assimilating the natives living their into Danish culture Mod response: We set up a port called New Holstein (Ny Holsten in Danish) where Dutch traders are allowed to keep their ship. We offer up a trade pact with the newly formed Kingdom of Westralia. Our military increases by 1200 men due to enlistment programs.
 * ​MOD: Holstein and all other former Danish crown territories that were usurped by Prussia agree to the limited autonomy arrangement with the Danish king. The natives of Bali are divided, with about 20% adopting Christianity and beginning to assimilate, 30% adamantly against the Danish efforts, and 50% indifferent.
 * Papal States: The Ecumenical Council, now widely referred to as the Sixth Council of the Lateran (Lateran VI) draws to a close. The bishops, abbotts, abbesses, theologians and others have produced two Apostolic Constitutions, which Pius IX gives his official seal to: Dei Filius, which discusses Catholic faith and rejects modern innovations such as materialism and liberalism whilst also reaffirming the traditional belief that faith and reason are not incompatible. It also has a brief section dealing with the manifest evils of modern capitalism. The second, Mater et Magistra, discusses the Church, specifically, the role of the Pope and of the Bishops. The document reaffirms and properly defines the long-held doctrine of papal infallibility (in specific situations), and also discusses the role of the College of Bishops, their role as collegiate successors to the Apostles, and the necessity of their communion with the Pope as head of the College. Overall, the attendees are very happy with the result. Papal infallability has been officially defined, but the definition of the Bishops' role gives it context. In other news, with the Council over, Maximillian's elaborate coronation takes place in St Peter's Basilica. In his homily, Pius IX exhorts him to be a dutiful monarch, reminding him that for a Christian, true leadership comes through service to the humblest and weakest.
 * Great Korean Empire: The Korean Emperor, Gojong, congratulates the monarchy of Westralia and other former British colonies for achieving independence from their British oppressors. With the British collapsing, the Premier proposes to China to nullify their unequal treaties (most notably the Treaty of Nanking) with Britain, and to invade territorial concessions. The development of the industrial sector continues to be prioritised so that the Koreans can mass-manufacture arms and war equipment in times of war. The secondary sector continues to undergo exponential growth, resulting in higher industrial output and the higher production of petrochemicals, steel, machinery, and vehicles. Business conglomerates continue to expand thanks to government financial support. Having a fear of foreign domination and loss of sovereignty imposed by unequal treaties, the Korean government continues to develop and improve its military – specifically its navy. Twelve more steamships, adding to the already made a hundred and fourteen. The number of troops continues to expand following enacted compulsory military service for all able-bodied and able-minded men (save for the nobility and government). The Hanseong arsenal continues to be built, estimates to be completed in 1874. A new culture – a mix of Korean and traditional values and Western culture (i.e, Western-style attire and architecture) continues to be heavily promoted by the government. More schools, universities, and libraries are built to add on to existing academic programs. Education becomes compulsory for all children aged seven to fifteen. College students are sent to universities in Russia and Europe to study Western ways and to find ways to integrate them into Korean systems.
 * Toucouleur Empire: Our continued development of infrastructure and industry continues our urbanization. We continue to influence Liberia as we are able to convince them that they will be protect them from any external threats. Since our army has now expanded to 80,000 troops and Samori looks to conquer the Wattara/Kong, we seek to help him in his efforts. We build a deepwater navy of the coast of Liberia. We create our first public schools located in our capital of Segu.
 * Saxony: We continue to focus on and develop our industry and the economy, as well as the military. Further subsidies are granted for businesses and factories looking to expand into the top ten largest cities within the Kingdom of Saxony. Leipzig and Dresden see large growths in population. Our populace rejoices as the German Confederation War is over, and we gain land in Prussia from it.
 * Transvaal: Economy expands from the diamond trade. Merger is requested of the Orange Free State (Mod Response) (In OTL the Orange Free State was heavily influenced and dependent on the Transvaal). Many Africans are stripped from their tribal homelands and forced to work in diamond mines for Afrikaans business. A strong sense of Afrikaan nationalism rises. Expansion north into Africa begins.
 * MOD: Orange Free State (1-6 accept, 7-10 decline) agree for a merge with Transvaal.

1870.5

 * Westralia: We issue a public announcement in July that Queen Mary is now pregnant with the King's first child! All of Westralia is in celebration at this wonderful news. The expansion of Stirling Palace is now underway, around 40% to completion. The King and Queen occupy a private apartment in the south wing of the palace. Many ex-British soldiers and officers choose to remain in Westralia, and we send Government-chartered ships to collect their families and bring them to their new homes in Perth and other towns in the country. This causes our population to jump by around 345,000 people, surpassing all expectations! Immigration from Asian countries such as Korea is also contributing to population growth, and our total population now sits at around 350,000. This does not count Aboriginal people living in Westralia, and the Government is now considering including them in our next census and granting them citizenship to boost our numbers further.
 * Belgium: We finished the railways and continue to trade with other nations, as well as adding onto our industry. We continue to train our military and slowly expand it to protect our smaller nation. We finish the new vessels similar to our first that we were creating, and configure two of them as military vessels and the others for trading, putting them to work immediatly. We offer to trade with Hawaii with our new trade vessels, as well as offering to trade with Westralia, too.
 * Hawaiian Diplomacy: We accept the trade offer.
 * Westralian Diplomacy: We accept.


 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: We begin the process of integrating the Duchy of Limburg, in personal union with our nation, inside the Netherlands. We begin developing ourselves, improving our infrastructure and economy. We ask for trade with the Ottomans, Saxony and France (MOD needed for France). We begin integrating the Natal and Cape Colony and make them one Dutch African colony called Zuid-Afrika. We establish Kaapstad as it's capital. We offer Transvaal and the Orange Free State protectorate status (MOD needed).
 * Hawaiian Diplomacy: Although we respect the Dutch's wishes, we counter the Dutch threat from last year by pointing out that none of the other nations are French or Dutch protectorates. Once again, we don't wish to go to war with the Dutch or quarrel with them.
 * French Diplomacy: We accept the trade offer.
 * MOD: Orange Free States merged with Transvaal since last turn.
 * Great Korean Empire: The process of government sponsored industrialisation and Westernisation continues. A significant portion of college students are sent to universities in Europe and the United States to study Western ways and upon returning, are tasked with integrating them into Korean systems. More schools, universities – to supplement preexisting academic and literacy programs, and residential buildings and factories are built. The Hanseong arsenal continues to be built, twelve more modern steamships are under construction, with a hundred and twenty six already built.
 * Austrian Empire: Celebrations all around the realm for our peace with the UK coming into effect. Development of our nation continues, imrpoving our infrastructure and our industry. We continue to copy the structure of the Prussian army, with the help of our puppet Rhineland and apply it in our army. We began centralizing the South German Confederation. We create a South German Customs Union, to remove most internal customs barriers, with non-regulated, no-tariff trade between the members of the South German Confederation to cement trading relations, while upholding a protectionist tariff system with foreign trade partners (Similar to the Prussian Zollverein), while South German Confederation members leave the Prussian Zollverein, due to their war with Prussia.
 * Rhineland: We continue to gradually replace public employees which are loyal to Prussia with ones loyal to Austria. Our army keeps the Prussian structure and we continue to send every available information about the Prussian army to Austria. We join the South German Customs Union.
 * Ryukyu Kingdom: Ports are improved with resources send by Austria, while local forced labour is used in a small scale (a few hundreds or so). We began transporting 10.000 troops to keep the colony under control and protect it from external threats. Austrian merchant ships dock here and other Treaty of Hanseong shared ports on their way to East Asia(Treaty of Hanseong) trade zone.
 * Franz Joseph Island: Colony is given the proper attention, now that our war with Prussia is over, 1000 more troops are deployed there due to the British threat. A gigantic monument is build there in honor of Emperor Franz Joseph, to celebrate the victory against Prussia, while its port is upgraded too.
 * Austrian Diplomacy: We break our alliance with Belgium, seeing that it does not longer benefits us.
 * Guiana Federation: We normally continue to improve industry and military. We recruit 250 troops in Guiana Federation military. Also some residential buildings are building in capital city of Georgetown, as in that capital city the population looks to grow slightly as it would be. The port is built just on the coast of Georgetown, that provides some ships to be built. The roads still continue to build to connect the cities, as there's more progress that needs to be accomplished.
 * Hawaii: We continue to expand our industry and infrastructure. Continued trade leads to the strengthening between Asian and Western culture. We request trade with Westralia. We continue to expand our military size. We also continue to modernize Honolulu, building more homes and businesses. The settlement on Midway Atoll is a success, and a port is set up there for trade and transportation to Honolulu.
 * Hawaiian Secret Diplomacy: We ask Bora Bora that we give them our blueprints for our frigates and cannons in exchange for assistance in pressuring your rival nation of Raiatea into joining the Commonwealth of Hawaii.
 * Bora Bora Secret Diplomacy: We agree with this transaction. We also propose a formal alliance after this arrangement is made public.
 * Westralian Diplomacy: We accept, and hope that trade will strengthen Westralian-Hawaiian relations.


 * France: Emperor Napoleon, with the consent of the parliament, has assembled a group of fresh, nationwide elected, deputies to write a new constitution for the Empire, giving himself an inspiring speech for the opening of the work. He wished a more independent goverment, although retaining some power for the Emperor, according to the ideas of Benjamin Constant, that have been aplied in Brazil. With the defeat of most republican forces on Mexico, Napoleon III demands the inclusion of an amendment on the Mexican imperial constitution similar to the Platt Amendment, and offered the current 30,000 soldiers in Mexico to remain as stabilizing forces until Maximilian considered necessary. Trade agreements are offered to Italy (Mod Needed) and all nations no longer under British control. Also is proposed the Treaty of Munich (Emancipation Map Game) to Austria, regarding Mexico and military cooperation. New ships are ordered for the imperial navy while (Secret) officers of the British navy are proposed a suitable condition and rank in the imperial navy should they defect to France after the domino effect in the British colonies (Secret end, I suppose it's mod decided.)


 * OOC:' Should I regard Mexico as a client state and somewhat member of the Empire or simply as an aligned nation? 
 * OOC: Yes, Mexico is a French client state.
 * MOD: Some high ranked officers tempted by the French offer, defect to France.
 * Bora Bora: We formally leave the defensive alliance with Huahine and Raiatea. We start construction of new warships with Hawaiian designs. We send all older warships to Raiatea for a blockade while giving Raiatea six months to join the Hawaiian Commonwealth. (MOD RESPONSE NEEDED)
 * ​Hawaiian Secret Diplomacy: The Hawaiian Parliament applauds your decision, and accepts the formal alliance for better defense against potential Spanish and Dutch aggression. Hawaiian frigates are also sent to the blockade; the end of the deal is that if Raiatea joins the Commonwealth, they shall become a self-governing province so as to not upset the people or the Dutch.
 * Bora Bora Secret Diplomacy: Queen Teriimaevarua secretly confides that she will be going underground for a period of six months due to her third month of pregnancy that has been kept secret. She names King Kamehameha her regent. (OOC: I won't be able to update tomorrow).
 * Denmark: After our Union with Saxe-Lauenburg, Holstei, and Schleswig we form the Union of Juteland. A model following the Swedish-Norwegian model with the exception that armies shall be shared.Danish is taught in school in Bali and Danish history is taught as well. The port of Ny Holstein continues along with many shipping docks and such being built. On Bali we give special rights to natives who assimilate into Danish culture. We offer a census to the citizens of Holstein and Schleswig that if they would prefer to unify and create the kingdom of Holstein-Schleswig Mod Response. We promote the Duchy of Saxe-Lauenburg to the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Lauenburg. Our army increases by 900 men. Our navy increases by ten ships.
 * Mod: Agrees.
 * United States of Colombia: The nation primarily focuses on  Culture, has a secondary focus on  Military , and follows the ideology of  Liberalism . President Salgar starts friendly talks with rulers Antonio Blanco (Venezuela) and Gabriel Moreno (Ecuador) about the future of the three nations. At the meeting he suggested the Treaty of Medellin which contains a non-agression pact, extra-territorial rights/equal citizen status, and a decrease on duties between the three nations (Affinity and Sphere of Influence are used to improve relations with the two similar cultured nations). More liberalism and liberal dominance is spread throughout the nation.


 * Venezuela: (MOD RESPONSE REQUIRED) MOD: Venezuela (1-4 accept, 5-10 declines) Declines for various reasons.
 * Ecuador: (MOD RESPONSE REQUIRED) MOD: Ecuador (1-5 accepts, 6-10 declines) Accepts.
 * Toucouleur Empire: The development of our nation in regards to infrastructure, industry and our economy greatly supersedes our more primitive neighbours. Our influence in Liberia grows as our advisors help reform their military and build 10 frigates for their navy. With our 80,000 man army and 7500 troops from each our vassals we commence the invasion of Kong/Wattara. Our armies will be lead by our brilliant vassal Samori to crush and conquer them. We begin the attack with our army and with our inland navy.
 * Papal States: With Lateran VI done and dusted, and the attendees returned home, Rome seems quite quiet and empty. Missionary efforts in Korea and China are redoubled.
 * Patagonia: Both industrialization and modernization of the army are going good. Some conservatives in the country are worried about the liberal politics of Colombia.
 * Russia: The economy continues to thrive in the post-Prussian War period. Alexander II is extremely popular and begins to enact reforms to create an efficient administrative state, based not upon regulating business and the population but rather on aiding them with funds from the Imperial treasury, which continues to be enriched from trade with Hanseong and the modest tax rates on industry.  One emerging industry is shipbuilding, and the Russian navy grows in both size and prowess. A new university is opened  Newly-enlargened Poland continues to integrate many regions and the teaching of Russian redoubles in effort, with support from the Sejm.

1871
'''Full blown rebellion in Ireland. British troops move in to quell rebellion.'''

'''The successful British Revolutions spread to Scotland, with the independence movement gaining increasing popularity, seeing the inability of the Brits as their way out of the UK, while the unstability of the UK only drives them to believe that leaving the UK is the best solution. Dabates all over Scotland between Unionists and Separatists. Events in Ireland only further Separatist cause.'''

Nationalists on the rise in the UK, with UK citizens feeling humiliated and refusing to let go of their empire, while Irish events only further Nationalist cause.

Peaceful dialogue between UK and Canada to rejoin the Empire, led to a deadlock, with Canada unwilling to rejoin the empire.

'''Orange Free State population is torn between joining Netherland or Transvaal. Few clashes are noted from Pro Dutch and Pro Boer groups. Tensions start to increase. Pro Boer groups claim that the Dutch sold them out in 1814, when the Dutch government formally ceded sovereignty over the Cape to the British, under the terms of the Convention of London. Pro Dutch groups claim that they are Dutch and while their fellow countryman did agreed to give them to the Brits, they came back to help them, they own their liberation and the removal of the British threat to the Dutch. Tensions start to increase in the area.'''

'''Tianjing Gov in begins to consolidate control over East China. Counter offensives are made against the rebels.'''


 * Westralia: The first Royal child is born! The boy is named Theodore William Alexander Maurice Charles Oliver Henry, or simply Prince Theodore, and is according to the laws of succession now the heir apparent to the Westralian throne. It is planned that when Theodore turns six he will be formally invested as the inaugural Prince of Swan. In other news, the King approves to major changes in governance and a reorganisation of the structures of Westralia's legislature. To further distance Westralia from Britain, the Westminster system is abandoned and Parliament is abolished. A new Royal Congress is established in its place, a system closer to that of the United States. The Royal Congress will be bicameral, composed of the Senate and Royal Assembly. Both the Senate and Royal Assembly will be elected bodies: the Senate will serve as a house of review for bills passed by the Royal Assembly, while a Royal Council will advise the King on legal and political matters, and will be roughly equivalent to the House of Lords. The Congressional system will come into effect after the next elections in 1875 and the dissolution of the last Parliament. A new Congress Hall will be constructed to house the new legislature. Major changes are also being made to the economic system of Westralia, with the introduction of a new currency, the Sovereign, beginning in 1875. A Sovereign will be equal to about six shillings (half a pound), and is designed to be stronger than the Pound sterling, made possible by the recent discovery of vast gold reserves in the state of Esperance. The Sovereign will also be decimal, with a subunit worth a hundredth of the Sovereign, the Silver, being introduced at the same time. The designs for the new currency have been finalised, and the Royal Reserve Bank has begun printing Sovereign notes, and the Royal Mint has started producing Sovereign and silver coins.


 * Great Korean Empire: The industrial output continues to increase exponentially, and Western-style attire and infrastructure become increasingly prevalent. Over half of the students studying in territory education are sent to universities and colleges in the West to study their systems, then, upon returning, these people are tasked with integrating what they had learnt into Korean systems. More schools, universities – to supplement preexisting academic and literacy programs, as well as residential areas, hospitals (or clinics), canals, and paved roads are built. The Hanseong arsenal continues to be built and equipped with modern weapons. An act that states that the Korean navy should be at least 6/10 the strength of the largest naval power is implemented. Most of the military expenditure is directed to improving the navy; twelve more modern steamships are under construction, with a hundred and thirty eight already constructed.


 * Hawaii: The blockade on Raiatea continues, with still no response from their monarch. To possibly end the blockade, we offer them vassalization as the "Autonomous Province of Raiatea."  (MOD RESPONSE REQUIRED) Meanwhile, we continue to improve infrastructure throughout the commonwealth, and we expand our military once more. We place troops and ships all over the Hawaiian Islands and its coast, preparing for a possible Dutch invasion. We continue to see a mix of western and Asian culture in the country, noting pagodas being constructed in Honolulu. We honor our alliance with Bora Bora.
 * Bora Boran Regency: We continue to build new warships and cannons using the Hawaiian plans, and also build more industries in the kingdom. The blockade on Raiatea continues, with still no response. We also improve infrastructure. We offer trade with Westralia.
 * MOD: Raiatea declines and declares war.
 * MOD: Huahine joins Raiatea in their war against the Hawaii due to their defensive alliance.
 * Kingdom of Rapa Nui
 * MOD: Samoa signs an alliance with Raiatea and join the war, fearing Hawaiian expansion, while public opinion is in favor of this due to Hawaiian atrocious acts against their neighbors.
 * MOD: Tu'i Tonga signs an alliance with Raiatea and join the war, fearing Hawaiian expansion, while public opinion is in favor of this due to Hawaiian atrocious acts against their neighbors.
 * MOD: Rapa Nui sign an alliance with Raiatea and join the war, fearing Hawaiian expansion, while public opinion is in favor of this due to Hawaiian atrocious acts against their neighbors.
 * Hawaiian Diplomacy: We make it clear that we do not wish for anymore war, and that our troops will be strictly for defensive purposes. (OOC: Why would all the kingdoms get mad by me taking one country?)
 * MOD: OOC: You are extremely agreessive with other nations near you and they see you as their main threat/fear you, because you have cannons.


 * Guiana Federation: Military and infrastructure continues to progress, as Georgetown the capital city of Guiana Federation looks to have residential buildings completed through. Mostly, some of the recruitment of the troops begin to short little bit, as it stands that 150 troops are recruited which is now small as it seems. Some ports looking to build a ship in coast of Guiana Federation land. As it stands, it seems that it's not yet planned to build which is probably in progress whether to build more of the ships.


 * South African Republic: Conservatism and Nationalism continue to grow. Many blacks continue to be taken from there land and forced to work in diamond mines. Blacks are also forced to move North West. Expansion east contniues. With Orange Free State and Natal annexed more money continues to be pushed into it. An invasion of Basutoland mounts.


 * Indian Empire: The first general election will be held next year, to decide the government which will rule for a five-year term. Currently power is held by the Government of the British Raj, this will be transferred to the two legislative houses of the Indian Republic. Work continues on infrastructure and the military continues to grow. A new flag has been raised high above the old Governors Palace to mark the new Indian Republic. (See flag)


 * United States of Colombia: The nation primarily focuses on Culture, has a secondary focus on Military, and follows the ideology of Liberalism. With President Salgar having one year left in his term, he increases his political activity. Salgar visits Venezuela multiple times to improve relations with their liberal president, Antonio Blanco. He also starts the intial corporation that is intended to provide social security, but it currently is not in effect. He also unusually states that he favors a younger politician to succeed him, named Francisco Bolivar Rey, a radical liberal unionista. Due to this endorsement, Rey gains a lot of base in the Liberal Party establishment. Liberalist dominance continues to spread throughout the nation, with the conservative party not recognizing the current presidential establishment.


 * Union of Jutland: King Christian IX of Denmark is crowned King Christian I of Schleswig-Holstein and Grand Duke Christian I of Saxe-Lauenburg. In Saxe-Lauenburg we begin building factories and industralizing the area in order to turn into the industrial heartland of Jutland. Nationalism as it is in Denmark is spread through out the area. On Iceland and Bali infrastructure is significantly improved with roads and schools being built. On Iceland efforts to industralize it begin. Holstein-Schleswig is improved in infrastructure and shops and ports being built. Ny Holstein on Bali is continued to being improved with the population growing. We offer up the chance to natives on Bali to join the Danish Royal navy and get paid along with jobs abroad Mod Response. We offer up a trade deal to columbia in which we will give ship designs to increase their navy and we will be allowed to enter trade and use their ports.


 * Papal States: With Australia and Canada gaining total independence from Britain, Pius IX sends a Papal Nuncio to each, requesting formal diplomatic relations with the aim of signing a Concordat to protect the Church's rights. The Congregation Propaganda Fide condicts a symposium discussing missionary activity in Africa, and how to increase it with all the health problems that often affect Europeans in Africa. The ultimte result of the discussions is that more effort needs to be made to develop vocations to the Priesthood amongst Africans themselves. To assist with this, the Pope authorises the establismnent of a proper seminary in Lorenço Marques in Portuguese Mozambique, to be run by the missionaries already there.
 * Westralian Dip: The Catholic Church in Westralia requests that the Pope send a delegation to Westralia as well to protect Catholics in the country, especially as the majority of the population follow the Church of Australia.
 * Papal Dip: The Vatican apologises for forgetting the Westralians, and dispatches a delegation immediately to negotiate a Concordat with the Westralian government.
 * France: The new constitution of the Empire, voted in 18 May, 67 years since the coronation of Napoleon I, has been approved by the deputies. The project follows the instructions of Napoleon III, which led to calls of the opposition of fraud. There weren't any attempt of recounting because the papers have been burned as soon as the counting was over. Still, the constitution is still celebrated as a democratizing effort of the Emperor, and to prove his efforts, he has nominated as lifetime senators most of the opposition leaders, giving them control of the Upper House. The heir to the throne also has assumed his chair as Senator, making speeches that inspire most of the senators. There has also been created several new parties, representing several ideologies. Currently the goverment is headed by a liberal alliance, alligned to the Emperor. Despite this constitutional changes, most of the nation is celebrating the victory in Mexico and the concession of a quarter in Veracruz to the Empire. To better organize the situation in the Americas, the Emperor has proposed the creation of the Company of the French West Indies, responsible for administrating the Veracruz base, the Caribean islands and French Guiana. The Emperor offered France as mediator in the talks of Canada and the United Kingdom, or instead a gathering of the Great Powers (currently France, United Kingdom, Russia, Austria and the Ottomans) to decide over the independence of Canada. The parliament also approved an increase of the regular army soldiers, from 500,000 to 550,000, that are yet to be recruited in a national effort. Also have been ordered around ten new light ships and two new heavy ships, most to simply renovate the navy, while the officers from the United Kingdom arrive and are accepted as members of the French Navy as proposed previously. Diplomatic missions have been dispatched to India, Westralia, Australia, South Africa and Mexico, to establish formal diplomatic relations and recognizing their independence. (SECRET) The Emperor sent a leader to elite members of Quebec, proposing that they revolt against Canada and they shall be protected by France if assuming a monarchy under the House of Bonaparte, not Napoleon III if they wish so. (SECRET END - MOD RESPONSE NEEDED).
 * MOD: Quebec elite agrees to rebellion proposal, preparations start.
 * Austrian Diplomacy: Supports Canadian independence, to weaken the UK as much as possible, due to the war we had one year ago. Also supports the independence of various ethnicities like Quebecois and Metis as to weaken Canada as much as possible.
 * Austrian Diplomacy (Secret): We offer France to partion Belgium, with us gaining Flanders and them gaining Wallonia. (Neither Swiss Confederation nor Belgium is neutral. They have annulled their neutrality)
 * French Diplomacy (Secret): We agree to the Austrian offer, but we would prefer an peaceful annexation, maybe a plebiscite, with propaganda as the best way to guarantee the protection of Belgium since the rebellions on the United Kingdom. Yet, if the only solution, France will accept and support an invasion
 * Austrian Diplomacy (Secret): We agree with French terms. An invasion will be initiated only after peaceful attempts for annexation, such as a plebiscite.
 * Austrian Empire: Emperor Franz Joseph I plans his next move. Development of our nation continues, imrpoving our infrastructure and our industry. We continue to copy the structure of the Prussian army, with the help of our puppet Rhineland and apply it in our army. We began centralizing the South German Confederation. Our economy benefits from trade with other members of the South German Customs Union.
 * Rhineland: We continue to gradually replace public employees which are loyal to Prussia with ones loyal to Austria. Our army keeps the Prussian structure and we continue to send every available information about the Prussian army to Austria. Our economy benefits from trade with other members of the South German Customs Union.
 * Ryukyu Kingdom: Austrian merchant ships dock here and other Treaty of Hanseong shared ports on their way to East Asia(Treaty of Hanseong) trade zone.
 * Franz Joseph Island: Colony is given the proper attention.
 * Toucouleur Empire: We continue to create factories and infrastructure to further and systematically develop our nation. We build to Belt of Segu with state of the art technology of forts and trenches. With a three pronged attack against Wattara, we make massive gains into their nation as their military is crushed and their military, economy and industry are severely damaged.

1871.5
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'''The sudden loss of territory (and the resources of said territories) from the British Empire causes a massive economic collapse. Aid to the United States ceases as the United Kingdom struggles to stay afloat. Industrialisation slows massively due to this downturn, and child labour becomes increasingly prevalent.'''

'''Anger against the monarchy in Britain swells, especially among imperialist patriots in England. Queen Victoria's popularity crashes completely as she is now known and will be remembered as the Queen who lost the Empire.'''

'''Armed revolt breaks out in cities across China in protest against the vacillating Taiping government, which has refused to take any action against the Miao and Nian Rebellions. Republican revolutionaries in China, inspired by the British Revolutions, seize control and arrest the Heavenly King, Hong Xiuquan. The leader of the Chinese Revolution, Huang Gelian, proclaims the establishment of the Chinese Republic, demanding that all European powers leave the country at once. The Chinese revolutionaries, armed with European weapons appropriated from the Taiping military, threaten violent action against Europeans in China, and the Chinese Republic adopts a highly xenophobic attitude. China's decade-long experiment with Christianity comes to an end as the new government reinstates Confucianism and Taoism as the sole official religions in China. Churches are closed and European bishops are expelled from their ministries on the threat of imprisonment or death. Chinese Christians are persecuted by the Republican government.'''

South African forces easily defeat King Moshoeshoe I forces in Basutoland, annexing the area.


 * Westralia: Our people are responding well to the reforms currently sweeping the country. The population explosion results in another expansion drive for our cities. New towns are also established, including Alexandria in the state of Stirling (OTL Margaret River), Kalgoorlie in Esperance as well as Theodora in Pilbara (OTL Port Hedland, Marapikurrinya in the local Karirayya language). Theodora is planned to eventually become the administrative centre of the thinly populated Pilbara region. Immigration is still in full swing as the Gold Rush begins in the Esperance region, with hundreds, if not thousands, flocking to the outback of Westralia to hunt for gold from neighbouring countries like Australia, as well as such far-flung places as America, Britain and Asia, seeking to make their fortunes. The Federal Government in Perth draws up plans for a national curriculum to be implemented in the near future, establishing the Royal Educational Standards Authority (RESA), a committee of the Royal Department of Education. As part of this education expansion effort, the Royal Swan University is commissioned, and construction of the campus begins on Government-purchased property. In other news, expansion of the military is also underway, with several new ships being ordered in Fremantle. The Royal Swan Navy now possesses twenty ships, six of which are steam-powered. All of these originated from Britain, and their crews had previously switched their allegiances to King Alexander. The national railway network begins construction as Westralia continues to industrialise, connecting the major cities of the country. The settlement of Alexandria is found to have perfect soil for growing wine grapes, and an attempt to boost the national economy through viticulture begins.
 * Westralian diplomacy: We request that Australia consider this treaty of friendship.


 * Republic of Canada: Economy, infrastructure and military improve. Population continues to grow, roads and farms are built or improved and cities continue to grow. More residential buildings, cultural and public buildings, commercial buildings, militaristic buildings, educational buildings and factories are built. Railway network continues building more railroads, connecting the major cities of the country. Trade continues booming with all countries of the world. New towns are founded in mostly Central Canada, as they begin crop down forests and creates huge areas of farms that eventually led to become world-led producer of bread, meat and milk. Native Indian reservations are established by the Canadian government and based on each tribal groups' homeland, to protect the Native Americans from killing by white peoples. es. The Native American population begins recovering faster to reach its current number as of 1600s before European came to Canada. Its projected to reach about 5 million in 1910 in just 40 years. 
 * Why would Canada even be interested, much less invest that much in helping the Native community to recover? A plausibility strike for you. ~Wrto12
 * Guiana Federation: The military and infrastructure continues to improve, while more troops recruiting to the military and once some roads are continue to built. Although the roads are almost compelte, which could connect other cities and provide transport. Population is expanding in capital city so far, but some of the new weapons looks to begin developing for military. Some of the residential buildings almost looks to be completed, as there will be other as well in some other cities in our land.
 * Great Korean Empire: With the Chinese becoming increasingly aggressive and xenophobic, ten thousand troops are mobilised and stationed on the Sino–Korean border to protect any border clashes. As part of our modernisation program, industrial, education, Westernisation and naval development continues to be heavily prioritised. The industrial output and the amount of needed infrastructure – such as paved roads, railway, canals, factories, schools, libraries, and lastly, residential buildings, continues to increase exponentially. Westernisation continues, and Western institutions have been fully integrated into Korean systems.
 * Kingdom of the Netherlands: We continue industrializing and developing our economy and infrastructure. We recognize the South African Republic and ask for trade and alliance. We also recognize Boer interests in Africa. We expand 10 px north into Africa inland, near the border with the South African Republic. We offer Sarawak and Zanzibar protectorate status, stating to Sarawak that Spain is a danger to them (MOD required).