1930-1939 (Principia Moderni IV Map Game)

1930
''' The Indian Muslims in Uluru congregate in Muslim majority neighborhoods and communities throughout the country forming many “Indiatown” areas in the cities. '''

''' The Arcadian attempt to march on Houston is halted as rail lines are destroyed and the army encounters increasingly stiff rebel resistance. The blockade of Texas is challenged by Aztláni ships including several capital ships of the Aztláni Navy. '''

''' With the Technate Army halted in the hill country of central Texas, the situation for the rebels looks uncertain. The Texas Army stands at only 300,000 after several recruitment drives, and the cost of halting the Arcadian advance has reduced morale in some units. The rapid deployment of so many soldiers does significant damage to the Arcadian economy and internal discontent begins to mount as people question the policies of the young government. '''

''' Aztlán continues its support for the Texan rebels and begins providing them with anti-armor weapons including several hundred light anti-tank guns. '''

''' In Savannah the situation stabilizes slightly with clear lines drawn. The Nationalist Workers’ Brigades and the Farmers League of Savannah hold most of the interior above the fall line, while the government remnants and their allies in the syndicalist factions hold the area to the south. The cities located on the fall line are highly contested with daily clashes. '''

''' Borealian support for the Syndicalists in Savannah begins to push the tide against the United Nationalist Workers’ Brigades and the Farmers League of Savannah, but resistance is stubborn and Borealian and Loyalist forces take severe casualties in close quarters urban combat. The NWBs adopt a strategy of staying close to the Borealian front to reduce the impact of their aerial advantage. '''

''' New England caves in the face of Borealian pressure and forces the rebels in Northern Savannah declare the State of Ohio. The state claims the entire southern side of the Ohio River Valley. '''

''' In the Republic of Turkmenistan, Russian forces quickly overwhelm the Turkic garrisons, the Prime Minister of Turkmenistan flees into Arabia while the capital of Ashgabat is torched. Seeking asylum in Damascus, the Prime Minister requests support from both Arabia and the Caliph in liberating the Republic and defeating the Russian forces. '''
 * Arabia: The Turkmeni Prime Minister is returned to Russia. This is not our battle (more to come). More effort expands the sanitation system. Settling of Africa ceases, and troublesome policies toward arming Egyptians cease. This is due to Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas' efforts in fixing relations. In response to the illegal attempt of the French to violate the protectorate treaty, the French enjoy is sent back, but their joint protectorateship remains to avoid their wrath. The Greater Indian Ocean Co Prosperity sphere moves more toward a "soft power" trade union. Fine modern apartments are constructed in Mecca and Medina, as well as fine resorts, to attract much revenue from Islamic tourism. Meanwhile, the ports in Oman continue to bustle with economic activity. Resorts are built along the OTL Tabuk region, with a goal of creating a "Riviera of the Middle East." Some progress has been made, with luxury apartments and some beach infrastructure being made. Arabian Jazz continues to grow in popularity, while in Tabuk, solar energy based on Iberia's is studied, due to that particular regions lack of oil. A healthcare program is set up, modeled after reforms in European nations. A technocrat party forms, which points out the natural wealth of Arabia, and that all citizens could live a comfortable life, and a Fascistic party on the fringe forms, wanting Egypt and historic Arab lands. Meanwhile, the current ruling party is the Islamic Democrat party (similar to OTL conservative Christian Democrats in Europe), which launches education and healthcare reform to appease the left. Car ownership increases, with 46% of the upper-class owning a car, 3.2% of the middle-class. Bicycles remain popular with the middle-class and lower-class. Meanwhile, to lessen dependence on oil, mines are opened around OTL Turaif. Much money from agricultural continues to be made, so farmland is protected, and greening encouraged, with each citizen encouraged to plant a tree. Fishing grows in Yemeni ports. Meanwhile, with Shiraz being signed, infrastructure is being planned to be upgraded in Persia, and the Persians will get their due seats in the Shay Al Nass. Some Persians form the freedom movement, a self determination party, while most join the Technocrat party. Very few support the conservative party or liberal parties, due to the more "old guard" parties being seen as Arabia-centric.


 * Vinland: The Vinlandic navy is dispatched to help the Arcadian navy. We begin drawing up plans for the construction of two battleships (OTL Nelson-class) in 1933-1936. We ask Arcadia, Alaska and Borealia to join in the project. (ARCADIAN, ALASKAN AND BOREALIAN RESPONSE NEEDED)
 * France: Reconstruction finishes, and the military is expected to increase to 700,000 peacetime by 1934, with reserves being pushed upward of up to 1.4 million. Some small but influential women's rights movements are successful in giving women the right to vote. Giridiron is nationalized nationwide, becoming ever so popular year by year. The territories annexed from the war begin seeing general incorporation, and are officially annexed with its citizens becoming formal French citizens. Siam begins seeing proper return to agricultural prosperity. A better version of the radio is created for government use, helping to replace elongated communication lines. The radio also becomes commercialized. Most colonial armies in Africa are updated with surplus army materials, including automated machine guns, tanks, and small numbers of airplanes. The French unemployment rate decreases to 5%, finally ending the primary recession experienced. With the recession and more money in the pockets of the people, cinemas, operas, The naval fleets are expected to consist of two super dreadnoughts sized at 30,000 tonnage, four battleships, two fleet carriers, 30 cruisers, and another 20 light cruisers are be completed in total by 1937. However, a large portion of the light cruisers, fleet carriers, and battleships are going to be finished by 1930. 20 submarines are to be built. Additionally, 70 Amiot-120 bombers, 40 Farman-F.160, and 40 Breguet-19 aircraft are scheduled to be built by 1933, with the Breguet-19's being specially manufactured to be able to successfully possess and hold onto large canisters of chemical gas agents that could be "dropped" or deployed if needed. However, these tests remain largely confidential. A large part of the navy, including one super dreadnought, three battleships, both fleet carriers carrying the 30 specially-armed Breguet-19 and ten Amiot-120 bombers, 20 cruisers, and the other 20 light cruisers holding are transferred over to South Africa to better protect waters. The 700,000 troops in South Africa and Nigeria are delivered a shipment each of gas masks, MP 18 sub machine guns, and Fusil Automatique Modèle 1921 semi-automatic rifles. Regarding the issue with Persia, the Treaty of Shiraz is produced and properly signed, effectively sorting the issue out and properly partitioning Persia between the Arabian, French, and Russian forces.
 * Beylik of Mentese: Military forces begin to increase steadily, because of the Polish request of 125 tankettes they got from the Germans. The nation continues to solve one problem: the nations surrounding it. The government orders 500 troops to be acted as reserves to solve the issues of the nations attempting an invasion. Naval industries begin by the Mentesen ground forces, which a construction is ordered by the forces. The economy is not improving nor declining, so the government orders an industrialization of the economy. Meanwhile, the government schedules 46 Faron.15 cruisers, 22 Marroonn.56 tanks, and seven Saykia naval submarines, all scheduled to be built by 1938.
 * Uniõ de Cádiz: The economic recovery accelerates as the global economy returns to equilibrium. The year shows strong growth in finance, shipbuilding, and other industry. Union merchants now represent roughly a fifth of the global shipping fleet with thousands of Union flagged ships. The Iberian, Moroccan, and Algerian economies all grow rapidly pushing unemployment down to 3.9%. Herrero-Correia Industrial demonstrates strong growth as the industrial sector grows. The Herrero-Correia Model 1930 Gun Carrier is introduced as a testbed for diesel-electric drive systems for armored vehicles. With a weight of 5.2 tons, a length of 4.2 meters, width of 2.3 meters, and a height of 1.2 meters, the chassis of the gun carrier is one of the most modern armored vehicle hulls in existence. Sloped 30 mm armor covers the front, with thinner 20 mm plates on the sides and rear. The carrier is presented as a standard chassis off of which the Union can base a whole series of armored vehicles. Two of the proposed vehicles are the HCM. 30/L and the HCM. 30/B, a cavalry tank and a self-propelled artillery piece. The HCM. 30/L gains an extra 0.8 tons and adds a two-man turret and an armament of either a 20 mm Sandoval Autocannon or a 37 mm Vento Anti-Tank Cannon. The HCM. 30/B on the other hand weighs in at a total of 5.6 tons and carries a 75 mm field gun mounted with a gun shield. Plans call for further development of the concept, but military interest is high. The Fontes diesel-electric half-track is introduced to grant the military the ability to move troops and supplies quickly across rough terrain. These vehicles are equipped with 12.5 mm Sandoval Machine guns and 20 mms of armor around the cab and sections of the bed. Emphasis in procurement is placed on weight maximization and all armored vehicles are essentially mandated to have significant sloped armor. Avia continues engine development work. The BN.20/29 receives a second order for 100 more bombers. The L.8/29 enters service and is quickly heralded as one of the most advanced modern fighter aircraft. The commercial air industry of Iberia comes to dominate the EEA with several two and three-motor aircraft serving as workhorses for the industry. At the University of Barcelona physicists make a breakthrough, determining that the third particle must be uncharged. Efforts to roll back the desert in southern Morocco continue and young trees now line the banks of the waterways habitability of this region improves but crops are still many years away. In an effort to reduce census and estimate costs, population statistics for the Union are dropped overall population stands at 86.90 after accounting for Indian migrants. These migrants enter a booming economy throughout the Union and generally end up taking jobs in the agricultural sector which has begun facing ever greater labor constraints. Jazz, now a highly popular music form, spreads within Iberia and across Algeria, and Morocco. The military is maintained at 500,000 and the Foreign Corps expanded to 250,000. The decision to form standing colonial armies is made after the experiences in the Great War. Senegay, Guinea, Angola, and Las Indias Orientales all form armies of 50,000 semi-professional troops armed with a mix of older semi-automatic and lever-driven bolt-action rifles. Stockpiles of Sandoval Model 1917 Semi-Automatic Rifles reach two million units, and Aztlán is offered the sale of 500,000 units and a license to produce up to two million more [Mod Response]. The ten Zapico-D Cruiser Escort Carriers are nearing completion with expected delivery early in 1931. The Zapico-A and C-classes are both fully completed in their orders with all but the two Model 1920 heavy cruisers and the 36 light cruisers built between 1916 and 1920 scrapped to make tonnage available. The destroyer and destroyer escort production policy of the past has, of course, continued throughout this time with a flotilla of six destroyers and six destroyer escorts launched each year.
 * República de las Antillas Ibéricas: The return of tourism begins to revive the struggling economies of the Antillas. Oil is discovered in Trinidad and exploitation rapidly begins. The region develops a boom economy as wealth flows freely from the oil and gas reserves. Plans to build a refinery are laid out in the hopes that crude can be refined onsite.
 * Las Repúblicas Colonias: Growth returns to the republics as demand rises to new heights. In Angola factories, mills, and refineries spring back to life as demand returns. Meanwhile, Senegay-Guinea experiences some of the industrialization found in Angola’s growth. Social investment in the republics leads to greater productivity and increasing modernity in the urban regions.
 * United States of Germany: After many years of occupation of Western Poland, the last of German forces began to pull out, the last soldier will pull out of Poland by the end of the year. The construction on the line between Germany and Western Poland (similar to OTL Maginot line) is nearing completion after many years in development. Germany develops the M1930 Mauser, (OTL Sebstlauder M1916), a semi-auto rifle that was a concept designed during the Great War but wasn't approved for development until it was dug up. At the rate of development, it will be the standard infantry weapon by 1934 to slowly replace the (OTL because I forgot the name) Gewehr98. Germany expresses concern over the crisis in Texas. (More to come)
 * Colony of New Hessia: A major naval port that would also help develop ships is being constructed in the colony, it is planned to be finished by 1933. The design to update the (OTL) MG15 has resulted in the creation of the Light Machine Gun, "NH-KE7 Sig" (OTL Sig KE7), a recoil operated, air cooled light machine gun. A navy in the colony is being develop in accordance to the Malta Treaty, with heavy and light carriers supported by AAA-focused cruisers and destroyers, with destroyer escorts focused on anti-sub warfare, as with the small carriers


 * Technate of Arcadia: On the 2nd of January a rumor begins to starts about the Heir of the Mehican empire. Many journalists and even Esquillos begin to believe that that it is due to the continued violence against her and her family. This heir to the Mehican throne was born in New Constantinople when it was known as Lucentium, but during this time it was part of the Duchy of California the successor to the Californian empire, as the duchy was part of Mehican empire under the House of Augusthino Diltwa. Her Majesty was born on 27th of June 1880 under the name Isabel Diltwa Yasmin Aughusthino Rego. Her Majesty was educated for her first year in a primary school in then Capital city of Guadalajara, where she wasn't originally planned to be the heir. As she had an older brother named  Benito Augusthino Alberto Diltwa Juarez (Benito II) but who was born in 1872, but he died during the ousting of the monarchy due to an accident with a loaded gun exploding in his face during a durability test of his new gun. This happened due to him still wanting to test his gun he got as a gift from the then President. But she wouldn't be empress her brother was dead and the empire broken. Isabel decided to stay low and study law in university under fake names and pseudonyms as to protect her life from republicans. Even to now just a commoner she did enjoy a good life due to the little amount of wealth she had. She still saw her as the righteous ruler of Mehico, and due to still kept a honour guard of 75 royalists to defend her life and protect the ideals of the Empire. She did live safely in this republic, Isabel held speeches once in a while but that was only on the day of the coronation of the first official Mzerkan king. Nothing special happened to her until the power grab of the junta in the FSA where she commented "If they want a dictator for life, let it be a Divine royal". After this she did worry about the situation in New Panama as she became concerned about the war and Fascist movement in the nation. She tried talking to the republicans and even the FSA Junta to aid against the fight against the fascists. When the fascist rising began in Mehico she know that apposing would end in her death so she forced herself to keep quiet. But when the fascists began the aiding of the Texans and show even more hostilities due to her Mzerkan heritage she decided to fled and did eventually in 1930 on the 2nd of January. She asked Refugee status at the border, as Isabel fears for her life. She requests the Directorate of Defence to set up a Regiment of royalists refugees and Celuden believers to fight the tejans. The Directorate of Defence accepts her offer, as they do want more volunteers to fight the illegal seccionists. The Directorate of Defence going on a rapid pace rearmament, many in the directorates related to economy warn about this. But they do know that sacrifices are needed to be made. The Technate also funds Technocracy Incorporated Media more and more which tells news and information about the technate. They tell the history of Arcadia and Texas and announces plans. They even show some leaked papers which showed that the Technate wanted to move the capital of the technate to an open location in Tejas to build a new city there and appoint more professors from Texas into certain fields. Due to Texans having better expertise in certain fields of knowledge. The army also begins to research into getting new guns and equipment. While the Crag-Johnson is good some want to see some lighter machine guns for the common men. The Tachankas also begin to get even more funding, as transport tachankas begin to appear. Due to these changes the meaning of tachanaka also begins to change from a cart horse and machine gun to any horse cart system used. The army producing 950 tachankas daily although quality and use differs a lot. The army tries to conscript many veterans of the great war even when they are less fit they are easier to train as most of the weaponry is the same and some even have hunting rifles which they are allowed to use if they so desire. Many Comancherians, Puebloans and Diné and forced concripts of the once Texan republic join to as they do not wish to even again be Texans. The directorate of the navy also begins to move some U-Boats from Neu Kanaan to the Gulf of Tejas even when this does take time. The navy even begins to ask the Burgondines and other to aid in the fight against the nationalist Tejans. As the Blockade with the current size of the Navy of the technate isn't as dense as wanted. Also marines begin to cloth themself like Sinterklaas and Zwarte Piet in Janstad, with Sinterklaas coming on a bike instead of a mule for the first time. This is a way to show that Sinterklaas is still fit and that he will stay so for long time.
 * Russia: Following the Turkistan rebellion, Operation: Teutonic is begins. 750,000 men are deployed in a smashing central thrust from Pskov to Riga. Meanwhile, from airbases near Feograd and in Finland, planes take off carrying "Prygat" soldiers. These troops are specially trained for one reason. To jump out of an airplane as part of military operations. Troops for this war are equipped with new Federov F-29 machine gun, and experimental Suomi S-30 sub-machine guns. 500,000 men are put in reserve for leisure in Finland. A diplomat is to Scandinavia to demand the return of territory taken in the Great War.
 * Dominion of Novorossiya (Since this dude quit I think and its apparently my dominion I guess ill post for it): Prime Minister Andrei Poroshenko signs into law the Plains Native Protection Act which protects Natives from land grabs and demands developers ask for permission to build on lands once seized from these peoples. The Duma passes a bill to make the Song "Alaska, A Northern Light" the official anthem of the dominion. Novorossiya offers to purchase lands taken by Atzlan from the Russian Empire in the Pacific during the Great War (Atzlani response).
 * Germany OOC: Uhhh, if you are playing as the nation in Alaska, it's the "Free Alaskan Republic" and they are independent. If not, then ignore this.
 * Imperial Swahili Federation: The economy continues rapid growth after the recovery from the great Depression. Agricultural mechanization is now spread to parts of the heartland and Somalia, where population density in rural areas has declined following urbanisation and the movement of farmers toward cities. Several of the most Swahili influenced territories are officially incorporated as States of the Federation. More highways, railways and power stations are constructed under the modernization plan. With cooperation from the University of Sevilla, plant stalks, felled trees, palm fronds, and other organic waste are placed in the Somalia Desert for the formation of natural water sources. The film, literature, kibonzo and animation industries continue to rise in popularity. The trilogy of "Of Fire and Steel" is completed and is currently undergoing cinematic adaptation.
 * Borealia: A new king ascends to the throne of Ethiopia, which some in Jaymaika take as a fulfillment of the promise from Marcus Goewey; that the messiah will be be born in Africa and ascend to the throne soon. In Savannah the nation's most elite units are tasked with training the Savannahian army and making sure they are capable of fielding strong local forces. We continue to aid in building up the nation's infrastructure, which is also used to build new ships, tanks, planes, and other goods, and also to ship allied troops through the nation as needed. Joris Gershwin becomes one of the nation's most popular composers, after his 1924 piece Rhapsody in Blue becomes a major a very popular fusion of classical and the new elements of jazz music in the nation. In Borealia the old style of Dixieland begins to die down in popularity, with big band-style swing and other new forms taking prominence. After an illustrious career as a trumpeter and composer, Lowie Armsterk travels back to New Amsterdam and makes his first appearance on a recording as a vocalist. The Borealian company RCA invents the ribbon microphone, with Lowie Armsterk becoming one of its first users for music recording, followed by new comer Bing Crosby. A new big band led by Willem Basie is formed that rivals the Jan Holtman Orchestra and Duke Ellington's. At this time in Haarlem a young homeless woman named Ella Fitzgerald becomes a street performer.


 * In China—Korea, the Progressive–Conservative Party renames itself into the Nationalist Party. The Illustrés, which have been extremely supportive of the party since its formation, becomes the party's officially-designated youth wing. The party's domestic policy consists of promoting worker's rights, the establishment of a comprehensive system of welfare, federalism, and the maintenace of current liberal social policies. Meanwhile, in the realm of foreign policy, the East Asia Development Board and the Ministry of Greater East Asia are established as cabinet-level agencies to oversee the affairs of China–Korea's associated states–specifically providing insight in the development of their economies. The Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere (GEACOPS), currently consisting of China–Korea and and its eight associated states, is established. A codified "East Asian financial model" is promoted, which advocates for high government intervention in the economy and financial policy including nationalization of important industries, business-friendly policies to foster the growth of large corporations, and an emphasis on exports. Complementing this is the idea of the "Flying Geese Paradigm"–a system of an international division of labor based on the idea of capitalizing on a country's comparative advantages. It has five stages, of which China–Korea is on the fourth, Dzungaria on the third, Japan on the second, and the rest of China-Korea's associated states being at the first. Due to perceived "overpopulation" and over-saturation within the labour pool leading to chronic issue of underemployment, the government begins to promote emigration overseas and the settlement of China–Korea's frontier territories. This is overseen by the newly-established Ministry of Overseas Sino–Koreans. The Office of the Northern Frontier will oversee the settlement of the uppermost territories of Manchuria, hoping to increase Manchuria's population as a whole from 50 million to 70 million by 1940, through both immigration – incentivized by allotments of land and the establishment/enlargement of communities spurring employment opportunities. It will also manage the settlement of the Mongolia provinces' "Three Northern Cities" of Ulaangom, Sükhbaatar, and Choibalsan. The Office of the Northeast Territories will supervise Sakhalin (which will be separated from the Shendao province) and the Kurils, hoping to increase their respective populations to 1.5 million (from 400,000) and 400,000 (from 20,000) by 1940. The Office of the Western Pacific will supervise settlement of the Ryukyu Islands (which will be revoked of its provincial status), and will see the settlement of 150,000 Hua Chinese by 1940, which by then will constitute a third of its population. In addition, it will oversee settlement of minor Pacific island chains (in a much smaller scale) to solidify China–Korea's territorial legitimacy there – particularly the recently acquired Yidao (Izu) islands off the coast of Japan. Finally, the Office of Laurentian and Arcadian Sino–Koreans is established, hoping to further augment the extensive and long-established Chinese and Korean communities residing within Mapuche, Arcadia, and Brésil; which are estimated to be approximately 15–33%, 10%, and 5% ethnic Chinese or Korean respectively, including those of partial descent. While the outflow of Sino–Korean nationals is only currently at 164,000 emigrants annually, it is expected to rise to 500,000 by 1940. Overseas Sino–Korean settlement will also target other countries of the Pacific Rim, namely Uluru, Aztlán, New Granada, and to a lesser extent – Alaska. A light carrier, five each of cruisers, destroyers, and submarines, and ten corvettes are commissioned this year. Research is poured into the development of an improved SJ-25, as well as improvements on Great War-era tanks, and the development of new aircraft (especially naval aviation) models.


 * Kingdom of Burgundy: The Burgundian ships on station in the Caribbean are given orders to maintain a blockade on the Texan coast until such time as Arcadia can restore order to the rebellious lands, but to also defend themselves should they be challenged by hostile warships. An envoy is sent to Aztlán, suggesting that their warships not violate the territorial waters of Burgundy's ally Arcadia (which includes the Texan coast) or attempt to interfere in the Arcadian Navy’s operations to restore order in Texas. The battleships Namur and Hainaut, in service with the MJK Defense Command, exit their three-year modernizations, which included the installment of eight 5”/25 caliber dual purpose guns and thirty-two 1.57” LaK 28 anti-aircraft guns, all of the latter mounted in quad mounts, after they rejoin their companions in the MJK Defense Command, assisting in the blockade of the Texan coast. Three of the Wavre-class cruisers are commissioned in 1930, with the remaining three scheduled for 1931. Meanwhile, the two Altkirch-class and the first of the Stroussbuerg-class, both treaty cruiser designs, are laid down. The navy begins refitting some of its destroyers, replacing their 4”/50 caliber low-angle guns with lighter 3”/50 caliber dual purpose guns, at the same time as the design board begins drawing up a new class of destroyers with dual-purpose 5” guns as their main armament. Construction of the Zuiderzee works continues, with the Wieringmeer been drained, forming what’s been named the Wieringmeerpolder. It is expected the new land will complete its desalination in 1934. Construction on the enclosure dam continues to pull ahead of schedule. Burgundian airline companies such as KLM and Delta continue their expansion, opening new airplane and airship routes across the world. A new entry into the growing commercial aviation, called Transwelt, is founded this year wand is scheduled to begin flights in Europe in 1931, and Southeast Asia the year after.

1931
''' The Republic of Turkmenistan capitulates without foreign support. '''

''' The Arcadian Army in Texas suffers serious supply difficulties as Pro-Texan insurgents in the north destroy critical rail lines. The war turns into a bloody war of attrition as Texas, with Aztláni backing enters full mobilization. The vast distances and rough terrain prevent Arcadian armored vehicles from creating breakthroughs. '''

''' The NWB of Savannah faces a series of major defeats as support from Borealia takes its toll. Aztlán, seeking to expand its regional influence begins supplying these rebels as well, but only in very limited quantities. '''

''' Jazz music hits the world stage with Iberio-Moroccan, Borealian, and Brésilian artists making international debuts. '''

''' A magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes the Mesman’s Bay Area (OTL Hawke’s Bay). The quake ignites fires and causes much damage, even leading to the total destruction of the Ahuriri Lagoon, which is raised above sea level. '''

''' A series of floods on the Yangtze-Huai River Network cause major damage to several cities in China. An area of 180,000 km^2 is inundated, an area the size of England and one-half of Scotland combined. '''
 * OOC: I formerly played Aztlán, and now that my country has been legitimately overrun, I've made the decision to not continue as the fascist state and instead rejoin in ~1935 as any open one ... objections?

Vinlandic Diplomacy: For the last time, they have already been paid!
 * Vinland: The 1931 census puts the population at 10.2 million. This is celebrated in a great parade in all the mayor cities. Vinland asks Borealia to help build a battleship-capable building dockyard to be used by both Vinland and Borealia. 50,000 soldiers intervene in Arcadia to help them against the Texas rebellion.
 * Arabian Dip: The Shay al Nass passes an ultimatum, demanding your debts to Arabia get paid back immediately.
 * Kingdom of Arabia and Fars: The Shay al Nass, disappointed by the lack of progress made by Arcadia in the war, offers them an ultimatum: Crush the revolt, or relations will be broken and all hope of joining the co-prosperity sphere will be revoked. More Arab settlement of Fars occurs. A plan to "make the desert bloom' is instituted by Prime Minster Anwar Sadat, using Drip Irrigation techniques. Also, solar energy modeled on Spain's is experimented with. However, oil is exported. Islamic tourism beings to grow, with luxury Mecca and Medina apartments being made. Meanwhile, the ports in Oman continue to bustle with economic activity. Resorts are made along the OTL Tabuk region, with a goal of creating a "Riviera of the Middle East." More houses are built there, showing growing progress. Much progress has been made, with luxury apartments and more beach infrastructure being made. Arabian Jazz continues to grow in popularity, while in Tabuk, solar energy based on Iberia's is studied, due to that particular regions lack of oil. A healthcare program is set up, modeled after reforms in European nations. A technocrat party forms, which points out the natural wealth of Arabia, and that all citizens could live a comfortable life, and a Fascistic party on the fringe forms, wanting Egypt and historic Arab lands. Meanwhile, the current ruling party is the Islamic Democrat party (similar to OTL conservative Christian Democrats in Europe), which launches education and healthcare reform to appease the left. Car ownership increases, with 48.3% of the upper-class owning a car, 3.5% of the middle-class. Bicycles remain popular with the middle-class and lower-class. Meanwhile, to lessen dependence on oil, mines are opened around OTL Turaif. Much money from agricultural continues to be made, so farmland is protected, and greening encouraged, with each citizen encouraged to plant a tree. Fishing grows in Yemeni ports. Meanwhile, with Shiraz being signed, infrastructure is being planned to be upgraded in Persia, and the Persians will get their due seats in the Shay Al Nass. Some Persians form the freedom movement, a self-determination party, while most join the Technocrat Party. Very few support the Conservative Party or liberal parties, due to the more "old guard" parties being seen as Arabia-centric. A port is being built at OTL Dubai, meant to be a major trading port. Meanwhile, a port in Oman, named "Duqm" is built, meant to boost economic activity of Oman. Diplomacy to Belka: Compared to the previous Hawkish Arabian government, peace is desired, as Arabia cannot afford a conflict, so a "reset" in relations is offered. (PLAYER RESPONSE). 


 * Beylik of Mentese: Initially, the government orders a new trade port city by the name of Fubyik to be built. The project is expected to be finished at 1939. Meanwhile, the military is being commanded to enlarge the strength of the ground forces. Because of this, the Mentesen army is gaining numbers by the years. Another thing is that the nation is planning to expand agricultural influence across the lands of Mentese. More government officials plan to build a new city for military strength building, located near the coast.


 * Scandinavia: Sorry for being so inactive. We do not agree with Russia about the Russians annexing the remainder of Finland. We start an offensive near the border with Russia. We express regret about not helping Turkestan. We could not risk our diplomatic relations with Russia. Anyhow, we tell the Russians to back off before we call our allies.
 * German Dip: Did you learn anything about what Poland had done?
 * Diplomacy from the Uniõ de Cádiz: We offer to purchase the Scandinavian islands on the West African Coast (OTL São Tomé and Príncipe) for two battleships of the Mostaganem-class (1913).
 * Scandinavian Diplomacy- To Germany: No, I haven't.
 * Scandinavian Diplomacy- To Iberia: We decline the offer.


 * Technate of Arcadia: The Directorate of Defence votes on instituting Martial law in Comancheria, Pueblo, Diné and Providence. This is to more effectively Fight Spies and informateurs who act on behalf of the terrorists. This is also to ease the civil adminstration and end some regulations directorates had, which were making it harder. The General Directorate also calls for an extra Congress on the 3rd January on the issue of refugees. As around 75,000 refugees begin to flee the terroristic violence - most of whom are fleeing to the Pueblo capital of Lubbock. This does weigh heavily on the city 21,000 people. The refugees in the Lubbock area numbering 25,000 which is more then the orginal population of the Capital city. This becomes a big strain as around five percent of the population is currently even fighting the terrorists. This means that a lot of men who could help with this aren't able to. Due to this, the other city locals begin to set up camps in somewhat quickly made shelters and apartments. Some of these are even made from mud bricks as due to the dry climate they can survive for longer then that the refugee crisis is planned to last. The Directorate of Defence and the Directorate of Transport begin the research of Improving Tachankas and their breakthrough abilities. The first course of Action is standardising Tachankas and dividing them in specific classes. The First specialised tachanka to be made is the Anti-Motorglider Tachankas (AMT) which use Anti-Motorglider guns. These AMT's are devided in three classes once more the Light, Medium and Heavy AMT's. The Other Specialised class being the Armoured Infantry Tachankas (AIT), which are tachankas the machinegun on the front and heavier armour and as an aid also wider wheels. The other class being the Armoured Breakthrough Tachanka (ABT), which are tachankas which one gun and more the one or two horses but most times by five or six. Although some of the researchers already see that horses are not the way forward, most of these Tachankas already getting Car and Tractor motors, although the transport and lighter tachankas keep the horse it is lessened to make the importance of the motors more and more. The Navy begins also to load some of the ships with blank rounds to warn any ships to turn around and to avoid the Tejan coast. The army logistics getting trouble with the terrorists begin to make cheap steel anti-tank roadblock, which consists of three steel I-shaped rods. Transport trains also get some machine guns and light armour to deter and defend against terrorist activities. Some older Tachankas are even adapted for rails by bending the wheels and changing the gun direction but still using the horse and the frame. These carts aren't officially adopted but still used by many transport crews has to save passage for their trains and the goods in them. The army also begins to arm loyal civilians and the wives of soldiers into positions to defend the railroads in their area.


 * Uniõ de Cádiz: Economic growth and progress continues under the well-managed rule of the the Technocratic Unionists. Federal power within the Union has been steadily increasing throughout the war and depression as a means of combating the universal struggles. Herrero-Correia Industrial demonstrates strong growth thanks to strong growth in Morocco which has become a major center of iron and coal production. Additionally, phosphates produced in Morocco now constitute a majority of the global supply as government incentives improve the efficiency of the industry. Work continues on the Herrero-Correia Model 1930 Gun Carrier with several HCM. 30/L and HCM. 30/B tanks produced as prototypes. Avia continues its work on mono-wing planes and engines, and develops a new bomber prototype, but the plane is rejected. The commercial air industry of Iberia expands its air routes to include flights down the coast of Africa and throughout the Caribbean. At the University of Barcelona physicists continue their efforts to unlock the secrets of the atom. Efforts to roll back the desert in southern Morocco continue and young trees now line the banks of the waterways habitability of this region improves but crops are still many years away. Overall population stands at 87.46 million after accounting for Indian migrants. Indian migrants settle across the south and Morocco where they bring a new culture to the mosaic of the region. Indian cuisine becomes an influential addition and Iberian Tapas bars begin to incorporate some of the more flavorful Indian dishes. Naval yards begin construction of a new batch of 16 Zapico-C-class light cruisers to replace many of the small and aging ships currently in use.
 * República de las Antillas Ibéricas: The return of tourism begins to revive the struggling economies of the Antillas. Oil is discovered in Trinidad and exploitation rapidly begins. The region develops a boom economy as wealth flows freely from the oil and gas reserves. Plans to build a refinery are laid out in the hopes that crude can be refined onsite.
 * Las Repúblicas Colonias: Growth returns to the republics as demand rises to new heights. In Angola, factories, mills, and refineries spring back to life as demand returns. Meanwhile, Senegay-Guinea experiences some of the industrialization found in Angola’s growth. Social investment in the republics leads to greater productivity and increasing modernity in the urban regions.
 * Arabia Dip: In wake of GIOCPS collapse, we request an alliance with Iberia.


 * Kingdom of Burgundy: In support of Arcadia’s conflict in Texas, the blockading naval units begin bombardments on rebel military positions and installations, with Burgundian marines performing shore raids on smaller targets. Radio-equipped spotter aircraft launched from the ships help the gunners on the ships zero in on targets. In the first combat involvement of aircraft carriers, fighters and bombers from SMS Lexington and SMS Saratoga attack more inland targets such as supply depots, bridges, and rail hubs. Two army bands also cross the border from Maryland and occupy several towns in eastern Texas, establishing a staging point for operations in support of Arcadia. The battleships Ponthieu and Flanderen come out of their own modernizations, carrying 40 1.57” LaK 28s in ten quad mounts, and eight 5”/25 caliber dual purpose guns as well as updated fire control systems, and soon join the other MJK battleships operating off Texas. Four ships of the Altkirch-class of treaty cruisers are laid down. A new dual-purpose naval gun, the 5”/38 caliber, is developed and slated to be used on Burgundys new generation of destroyers. The army introduces an armored vehicle it calls the Kampfauto (OTL M1 combat car), though its intended to be used for training while the recently designed Rupspanzer I (OTL M2 Light tank) prepares to enter production. Burgundy-based Douglas Aircraft Corporation introduces the DC-2, the first all-metal passenger plane. Transwelt Airlines, by way of back room negotiations, secures the sole rights to the aircraft for three years, catapulting the young company from a poor newcomer to a leading contender in the aircraft industry alongside KLM and Delta. Radios become more common in both military and civilian life. Construction of the Zuiderzee works continues to pull ahead of schedule. It is estimated 260 people die in the Mesmans Bay earthquake, but the toll could’ve been higher had the navy sloop SMS Margréitchen not been on hand during the quake, and was equipped with a radio and thus able to call for assistance before moving in itself. Borealian cruisers from Vanuatu were then able to immediately move in for assistance. On December 11, the Statue of Brusselstad is signed between Burgundy and its associated states. It assures the legislative independence of the states in domestic matters while maintaining a centralized foreign policy, it also requires approval from those states for changes to the monarchical titles and to the line of succession. The Society for Space Travel is founded by rocket scientists in Breda, among them Rupert Goddard, who launched the first liquid-fueled rocket in 1926.
 * Russian Empire: The National Assembly of Military Planning and Development gathers hundreds of engineers and developers nationwide to develop superior weaponry and strategies for the Empire. Tsar Nicholas spends his days discussing with his advisors and generals to develop a properly organized military cabinet. The light tank Bronya is developed. Coming in at 5.4 tonnes, 13 ft in length, 6.8 ft in width and 5.7 ft tall, and equipped with two machine guns will begin production next year. The National Party takes the main stage within the Duma. Nikita Petrov as leader of the party leads policy making now being in the position which would put him below the emperor as a high ranking advisor. With that being said, new policies begin to be put into the works such as a state operated central bank which the Tsar believes would be in the best interest of the nation. Diplomats are dispatched to Poland and Germany to work on relation improvements whilst the sell off of excess out of date weapons are sold to lesser developed nations for whatever income can possibly be gained. Airports and airfields see expansion for the military but commercial flights across Russia. Nationalized Car Manufacturing is reviewed by the state's top advisors and Duma in order to see if the ambitious concept in itself is a possible undertaking that could be carried out by the state. The public works initiative continues to bring success for the poor as it offers them a source of income.
 * India: The infrastructure projects continue, with the expansion of the railways and construction of bridges over the major rivers and in the major cities. Agricultural mechanisation and modernisation continues with Phases 2 and 3 being implemented as Phase 1 nears completion. Now covering a total of 12 states out of the 29, the four Institutes of Agricultural Research established in the 1920s and the University of Seville play an important role in this process. Teams are dispatched by these institutes to help inculcate better farming practices. The imports of fertilisers, tractors and other agricultural tools continue to rise at an exponential rate now that the plan is in full swing. With higher yields, India now becomes a food surplus nation. Agricultural diversification continues with farmers moving into the allied branches such as horticulture, pisciculture, sericulture, animal rearing, etc. The war in East Africa and subsequent downfall of the Swahili economy slows down the agricultural plan significantly creating a huge supply vacuum in the face of ever-increasing demand, the private sector reacts quickly, expanding the fertiliser and small agricultural tools industries that had been set up the early 20s to fill in a part of the supply vacuum and then India shifts to import such things from other nations including Iberia and China. Trade continues to grow both domestically and internationally, facilitated by the development of the Railways and Waterways, river traffic sees a spike. The Ganges Gulf bustles with trade activity. All this leads to the movement of people into the cities, the growth of small businesses, banks and trading houses. The expansion of education continues in the cities and rural areas under a uniform curriculum. Sanskrit, the de jure official language, begins being taught in the city schools as teachers become available. Emigration sees a major spike with around 500,000 people leaving India's shores each year to Africa, Europe and Uluru. Civil aviation also witnesses slow but steady growth with three Indian airlines being established this year mostly operating small aircraft imported from Britain, operating airmail services. The Aero Club of India is set up. The government plans to set up sea walls and dykes in the Ganges Delta. With a growing middle-class and growing demand in the rural areas thanks to the rising incomes, consumption increases steadily. The textile industry begins to expand, producing for the domestic market.
 * United States of Germany: Having seen Burgundian commercial flights, German corporations and government determines that private and commercial flights are a reasonable future to start with. The first corporation to start its own flights as not part of a company is the Deutsch Luft Hansa AG (OTL same name), otherwise known as the Lufthansa. The Lufthansa began construction of an airport also known as the Hannover Tempelhof. It will be one of the first airports in Germany and may help serve the nation well as an access of an economic center. The company has not yet begun producing commercial aircraft, but has owned a fleet of over 100 old German aircraft that served in the Russo-Polish war. It does start experimenting with commercial air travel via Zeppelin. Germany voices its concern over the situation in Eastern Europe citing that a large war may start there if diplomacy is not done. (More may be added later).

1932
''' The situation in Savannah swings further in favor of the government and its international backers in Borealia and Burgundy. The Nationalists are forced from several cities, but manage to inflict over 50,000 casualties this year alone. Overall nearly 130,000 pro-government casualties have been recorded and the opposition estimates that it has suffered 85,000. '''

''' The State of Ohio fortifies the rugged hilly border with Savannah with a series of heavily entrenched lines. Strategic fortresses are constructed at critical choke-points along the border. '''

''' Casualties in the Second Texas War for Independence begin piling up on each side. Texan forces report a total of 157,000 dead while Arcadian units have suffered 192,000 in the same period. The first one-half of the year is notable for the intensity of the conflict as Texan units, now supplied with some light armor, make gains against Technate troops in the north and south. Overall morale in Arcadia steadily declines as the economic situation worsens. '''

''' The Burgundian advances in East Texas and their efforts on the coast are somewhat successful. Texan forces manage to halt the Burgundian advance at the Trinity River, but suffer under the coastal bombardment. '''

''' An earthquake strikes Ierissos in Belka causing severe damage to the Chalkidiki Peninsula and leaving 8,000 homeless. '''


 * Imperial Swahili Federation: The economy continues rapid growth after the recovery from the great Depression. Agricultural mechanization is now spread to parts of the heartland and Somalia, where population density in rural areas has declined following urbanisation and the movement of farmers toward cities. More of the territories are officially incorporated as States of the Federation. More highways, railways and power stations are constructed under the modernization plan. The continued popularisation of the radio has also led to the military and administrative adoption of the radio. Radio stations and other communications industry are thus added to as a part of the Infrastructure Plan. The Department of the Navy and the Army are also investigating into the feasibility of the radio for military purposes. In particular, radio units are installed to some destroyer and minelayer squadrons. Radio platoons are also formed to be supplemented to each regiment, although equipment is still scarce. With cooperation from the University of Sevilla, plant stalks, felled trees, palm fronds, and other organic waste are placed in the Somalia Desert for the formation of natural water sources. The film, literature, kibonzo and animation industries continue to rise in popularity.
 * OMG, someone please change the map, so much has happened and the map is 12 years behind! There's a united India, for crying out loud!
 * United States of Germany: The 1932 election marks the year that the two parties of Technocracy and Utilitarianism came head to head again. Leidolf Napoleon (of Bonaparte) has been elected to lead the Technocrat party as a candidate, he claimed to be descendant of the original Napoleon Bonaparte that led the Germans many years ago (but was an illegitimate child to a female Bonaparte and with a half-Jew) and took on the surname "Napoleon" later in his life. Meanwhile, Landolf Hitler is leading the Utilitarians, he was a German war hero that came from a band of six siblings that fought in the Russo-Polish war. The popularity of Technocracy in recent years has allowed the party to win in a landslide, the restless utilitarians demanded more representation as they are increasingly marginalized, leading to the new government of technocrats forming a coalition party of Technocratic Utilitarianism to avoid a crisis. In 1933, Landolf Napoleon will be inaugurated as Chancellor with Leidolf Hitler being Vice-Chancellor. This year marks the production of the first aircraft carriers by Germany, designed years prior. The Germany Navy began design work on a new class of aircraft carriers in 1930; the first proposal was for a 22,000 long ton (22,000 tonnes) ship with a capacity of 50 aircraft, prepared in 1931. By scaling the design back to 19,500 long tons (19,500 tonnes), two vessels could be built in the allotted tonnage set by the Malta Naval treaty. This would be dubbed the Napoleon-class (OTL Graf Zeppelin-class, but scaled down). One aircraft carrier would actually be built this year and the second one would be canceled. Two more German carriers with 12,500 tonnes (OTL German Aircraft Carrier I) are planned so they can be just under?. (More added later).
 * India: The infrastructure projects continue, with the expansion of the railways and construction of bridges over the major rivers and in the major cities. Some rail lines have been electrified with Swahili help and a few more are being electrified. Agricultural mechanisation and modernisation continues with Phases 2, 3 and 4 being implemented as Phase 1 nears completion. Now covering a total of 16 states out of the 29, the four Institutes of Agricultural Research established in the 1920s and the University of Seville play an important role in this process. Teams are dispatched by these institutes to help inculcate better farming practices. The imports of fertilisers, tractors and other agricultural tools continue to rise at an exponential rate now that the plan is in full swing. Agricultural diversification continues with farmers moving into the allied branches such as horticulture, pisciculture, sericulture, animal rearing, etc. Food grains are exported to neighbouring nations such as Nepal, Kashmir and Afghanistan. Trade continues to grow both domestically and internationally, facilitated by the development of the Railways and Waterways, river traffic sees a spike. The Ganges Gulf bustles with trade activity. All this leads to the movement of people into the cities, the growth of small businesses, banks and trading houses. The internal migration continues with people resettling the underpopulated South as Muslims move to the cities. Emigration sees a major spike with around 750,000 people leaving India's shores each year to Africa, Europe, Arcadia, Laurentia and Uluru. Most of the migrants are skilled farm labourers and in some cases entire villages (i.e., the village community) move to resettle overseas. The expansion of education continues in the cities and rural areas under a uniform curriculum. Sanskrit, the de jure official language, begins being taught in the city schools as teachers become available. Civil Aviation also witnesses slow but steady growth with four more Indian airlines being established this year mostly operating small aircraft imported from Britain, now expanding into the passenger market. The Aero Club of India expands with a number of aviators from the upper-class joining the club. With a growing middle-class and growing demand in the rural areas thanks to the rising incomes, consumption increases steadily. Car imports start increasing. The textile industry expands further, with a small amount being exported to neighbouring countries. The Government announces a major hydropower project.
 * Belkan Federation: The Federation responds quickly to the earthquake offering humanitarian assistance and brings in funding from many organizations and the government itself to help the people and rebuild the affected areas in totality. The Federation begins to put more stake in establishing better control into the colonies and specifically Agrees - albeit late - to the Arabian deal to make relations better. This is done to help mitigate Arabs and Muslims within the colonies specifically to keep them in line and non-rebellious as many Arabians which were already in the colonies and Belka proper were angered at the posturing. Egypt and Maghreb are more fully integrated with Maghreb specifically being touted as a core part of the Federation and their representation in the various governmental Soviets is increased. With a significant ethnic Belkan population some of the representatives are simply Belkans themselves with some Maghrebis as well. The plan to build up and develop the navy is finalized with the first constructions to begin next year barring the destroyer and cruiser fleets which have seen nearly 150 ships, 100 destroyers, 30 light cruisers, and 20 heavy cruisers all having been built since 1928 to fill out the new designs on the grand fleet which is in the works. Domestically the economy and population operating under subsidies to replace losses from the war, and to more heavily settle the Anatolian frontiers sees a small boom as the population excluding Maghreb is nearly 130 million with roughly 14 million in Maghreb. The army and air force continue to be upgraded and updated with the Belkan armor, and military aeronautics being the best in the world, having learned many lessons and implemented many new technologies from the post war period or even more recently as 1930 into the aircraft and armor. This sees the first introduction of the VAG-10 monoplane which boasts a more powerful engine, and better armament as well as increased maneuverability. The push in armor sees Gazora Automotives release the T-32 a fast attack light tank with sloped armor, and a 47 mm gun, more research begins to be conducted with further improvements with a possibility of putting some concepts such as a heavier armor concept into practice. The army even begins to put into practice more LMG's and Sub-machine guns into the army trying to expland the flexibility of the Belkan army. The Belkan economy having now fully recovered sees this year uniquely nearly 5% growth due to the feedback loop in its colonies, and with the more intensely growing trade with China. There is yet another movement to further settle Macau and Durestov which objectively have become major cities in Asia in their own right, but also boast nearly 40% Belkan ethnic makeup. With the Chinese having found their jobs back in China proper, the need to fill in notable industry, and posts in these two cities is met with lucrative job offers to motherland Belkans who begin to travel to the Asian enclaves to take up their posts. The Civil Aviation of the Federation also expands with flights across the Atlantic, and pushing into many other corners of the planet being put into practice. More importantly a major project to a major airport in every colony and commonwealth prompts aviation companies to begin building the airports and more closely connect the colonies. The first theories of nuclear research in Belka are published as Julius Oppenov makes a clear and powerful breakthrough with nuclear theory citing "that when lithium atoms were "split" by protons from a proton accelerator, immense amounts of energy were released in accordance with the principle of mass–energy equivalence." This is noted by the government who creates a nuclear commission to do research into civilian application of nuclear theory with the possibility of using it for energy.


 * Kingdom of Burgundy: The Marylander army holds their positions on the Trinity River, seeing it as a suitable defensive point, and deep enough inside Texan territory to apply pressure on the rebels and force them to divert troops away from the Arcadian offensives. Burgundian marines begin a campaign of seizing the barrier islands, aimed at closing Texan ports and sealing the blockade. Galveston island is the most difficult to take, requiring the bombardment of four big-gun capital ships and radio-directed air support from three escort carriers, but eventually the island, and the city of Galveston, is taken by the marines. Most other barrier islands, not as heavily populated or garrisoned, are taken easily. Kampfautos and Rupspanzer Is begin arriving to provide support for the troops and to gain experience in armored warfare. Burgundian weapons manufacturer Maussen proposes a new light anti-aircraft autocannon, intended to replace the .50 caliber machine gun over concerns over its stopping power against modern aircraft, to be dubbed the 0.8” LaK 32 (OTL Oerlikon 20 mm). Civil aviation continues to increase, with transatlantic airship flights becoming commonplace, the increased traffic allowing for lower ticket costs, which widens the group of people able to afford the flights. Borealia-based Boeing introduces the Boeing 247, an all-metal monoplane as a direct competitor to the DC-2. Advanced in its own way, it's the first production plane fitted with de-icing boots on the wingtips and tailplane. KLM and Delta eagerly place orders for a large number of 247s, looking to build up their own metal monoplane fleet as Transwelt currently owns exclusive rights to the DC-2. Burgundian pilot Amalia Earhart [sic] becomes the first women to fly solo across the Atlantic, flying from Avelskamp, Borealia to Jersey Island in the English Channel.
 * Uniõ de Cádiz: Economic growth and progress continues under the well-managed rule of the the Technocratic Unionists. Work continues on the Herrero-Correia Model 1930 Gun Carrier and the two systems, the HCM. 30/L and HCM. 30/B, are both accepted for service. Production of the HCM. 30/L begins immediately with the 30/B intended for next year. Avia continues its work on mono-wing planes and engines. A design contest for a new commercial airframe for Union Airlines leads to the creation of an all-metal, two-engine, transport plane, the Avia 247 (Boeing 247 at 8% larger with the intended Pratt & Whitney R-1690 Hornet Engines and intended 14 passenger capacity). The new planes manage to fly faster than the comparable Douglas D-2 of Burgundy but costs marginally more to maintain. However, it is not long before orders for the aircraft exceed 200 units and production is in full swing. At the University of Barcelona physicists finally make a breakthrough, Jordão Ávila calculates the mass of the uncharged particle using scattering data from an experiment. This breakthrough firmly establishes the neutron as a fundamental particle alongside the proton and electron. Efforts to roll back the desert in southern Morocco continue and young trees now line the banks of the waterways habitability of this region improves but crops are still many years away. Overall population stands at 88.03 million after accounting for Indian migrants. Indian migrants settle across the south and Morocco where they bring a new culture to the mosaic of the region. Indian cuisine becomes an influential addition and Iberian Tapas bars begin to incorporate some of the more flavorful Indian dishes. Naval yards continue construction of the new batch of 16 Zapico-C-class light cruisers to replace many of the small and aging ships currently in use.
 * República de las Antillas Ibéricas: The return of tourism begins to revive the struggling economies of the Antillas. Oil is discovered in Trinidad and exploitation rapidly begins. The region develops a boom economy as wealth flows freely from the oil and gas reserves. Plans to build a refinery are laid out in the hopes that crude can be refined onsite.
 * Las Repúblicas Colonias: Growth returns to the republics as demand rises to new heights. In Angola factories, mills, and refineries spring back to life as demand returns. Meanwhile, Senegay-Guinea experiences some of the industrialization found in Angola’s growth. Social investment in the republics leads to greater productivity and increasing modernity in the urban regions.


 * Technate of Arcadia: Isabel Diltwa Yasmin Aughusthino Rego begins to gather more recruits for the Royalist legion, Which as of 1932 is know as the Royalist Legion of Mehico. This name is, in short, known as The Mehican Legion. Due to Isabel's work it grows up to 1,400 recruits in total, The recruits are also mostly formed from fleeing civilians and deserting Aztlán guards, and even some old Veterans of the civil war and the monarchist cause. The soldiers of this legion take their oath which is "I hereby declare my loyalty to our one-and-only empress who will guide us with the divine power of the Gods and their Messengers, to Defend and liberate our homeland of Mehico." This oath by order has to take place in Mzer as it is the capital of their faith. Head Priest of the Culoden faith even recognising her as Grand ruler and Protector of the Culoden faith, Empress of all Mehicans, and General of the Royalist Legion of Mehico. Although small in numbers they are fully independent of the Arcadian army hierarchy. Empress Isabel also proclaims the Mehican Empire in a theater in the forests of Mzer, at a gathering of all Mehican Royalists. This proclamation began with a sporting event around 8:30 AM which lasted until 11:15 AM. At 11:30 AM exactly a Royal Lunch was held. This dinner included roast deer and even smoked whale meat although in very small numbers due to the economic drain, as they did not want to strain it even more. This Lunch was until 2:00 PM - after which the empress at 2:07 PM exactly held the speech which declared the Empire "Comrades, Patriots and loyal followers I have good news to tell. With the aid of all the loyalists and sympathisers, We are able to once more set up a government for all Mehicans and for Mehico which I will lead in your name. This government isn't a new Mehican government but more a reopening after a short break for reorganisation. We are the Mehican Empire, we are the Children of our Gods. Long live Mehico and long live our People. Hip hip Hoi. After this Isabel asks her right hand and loyal follower Alfredo Hans Cornelius to form a government-in-exile in Santo Philipe a small town on the gulf of California. This government also asks foreign nations to be recognised in the place of the Fasces government (Players response). The Army of the Technate begins with considering a new mode of transport that is cheap to produce - which is called a bike which are easy to produce muscle-powered vehicle. These bikes - although not very fast - are at least twice as fast as walking on roads and the same speed on rough terrain with bikes having the advantage that there is the ability to get equipment on it, and that they can - when in a hurry - go up to 40 km/h on paved roads. Bikes also need a very small amouth of recources and upkeep as bikes - unlike horses - do not need to be fed, and bikes only need to have their chains oiled once in a while. A total of 20,000 bikes are ordered to be made in first one-half year, with some tricycles being ordered also to pull forward tachankas and other modes of transport. With the first bicycle division being the Mehican Legion which is 75% cyclists and the rest being other duties like artillerists and cooks, etc. The Tachankas also get a verry minor adaptation with two 10" hooks being attached to the tachanka to put bikes on the tachanka. Phage therapy gains ground due to the war researchers look for better ways to produce there bacteriophages and how to make them more effective against. This is not yet fully succesful although they do find small ways to make it better like upgrading the lab hygiene more and more. They also try to get some mobile phagetherapy stations. The Army in general tries to get the infrastucture better for the front lines, as the realisation that the revolt has to be put down by attrition and not by new aged attacks. The military begins to invest in even better infrastruct technology, that is cheaper then the old system of using a lot of cobblestones. Even with railroads being allready generaly standardised some try to make it even simpler to make these railroads. Technocracy Incorporated Media also begins to show news in large number with more then two million newspapers being printed daily, although they also send out daily radio news and even weekly cinéma news which tells the Arcadian people the truth, it openly calls on the hardships of the soldiers but it does also call upon the people to sponsor this final struggle of Texan terrorism. The news also talks about the Allies it has in this struggle against Texan terrorism and Aggressive nationalism as even if it is a suffering it will in the end create a better Arcadia and world. That even the Mehicans disagree with the fascists and that most just fear for speaking out as the Arcadian army isn't yet close enough to be worth the struggle. In the army many songs begin to apear that lift up soldiers morale or joke about the enemy. Many of these songs are about labour and digging trenches and making defences. There also one song that is sung by Neri's legion as it was never dissolved but instead reformed into an elite unit, that sings a song about defeating Tejan scum. Neri's legion also get bad news hearing that on the 22th of June Neri died at the age of 78 while visiting some of his old officers of the Providence War in Santo Didacus, his death has been reported to be natural causes - although which, isn't exactly known yet.
 * German Dip (to Mehico): If you are able to take control, then it is safely assured we would recognize you. Right now, we are not sure due to the current lack of international response toward this. (Secret) - but we are willing to provide support to your government. (End Secret).
 * Arabia: Because nobody really gives a shit about Arabia's views, we wait until other nations recognize it, although a secret shipment of 5000 Al Tabuk rifles (OTL Type 30) is sent to the Monarchist Legion, as well as new 15 Cub of Babylon Tankettes (OTL Type 92 armored car.) Reports of the tankettes success in combat are requested.
 * Arabia and Fars: King Jaffar al Idris is coronated, following his father's tragic death. Relations with Belka are improved, and oil money into Egyptian development is sent. In addition, Idris pens a letter, urging the caliph to accept the current status quo in Egypt. Car production expands, with 57% of upper-class owning cars, and 5% of the middle-class. Most of the middle-class and lower-classes ride bicycles. 500 AMR 33 light tanks are requested from France. (Player response, it will be paid with OIL).  The Arab air force is expanded. Dubai and Duqm ports continue to expand. Yemeni fishermen grow more affluent. Meanwhile the "Rivera of the Middle East" in OTL Tabuk expands. More Jews go to New Canaan. In Arcadia. The King recommends they volunteer against Texan rebels. The Fars region, a majority leftist area, aligns with Arabian leftists in a coalition. They are expected to win the Shay al Nass soon. Qatar oil is explored. Meanwhile, trade boosts with Russia, France, Belka. A neutral foreign policy begins, and more work is done to better the lives of the Arabs. Meanwhile, President Mahmoud Abbas calls for more development of Central Arabia. So thus far, mining cities are to be upgraded soon, as well as a rail line to connect several cities there.
 * Beylik of Mentese: The leader of the nation constructs more ideas to establish the Mentesen cultural aspects apart, as well as work on the military to construct new arsenal. The aspect of the city is planned to be an important naval base for future construction of the Mentese naval forces. Meanwhile, plans are produced to increase economic ties between the Anatolian nations, but the idea was abandoned as the Anatolian nations is mostly unorganized and an economic alliance would drop Mentesen resources and the economy (which is pretty low mostly because the nation is not becoming relevant on trades), which would take economic turmoil. (Secret) The nation is planning to become isolationist after the Anatolian states collapse to anarchy, and would focus on isolating the nation from any trades, alliance deals, and other foreign ideas. (End Secret)
 * Switzerland: The Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (SBB) railway (the train firm same as in OTL) phases in a new batch of eight SBB-CFF-FFS Be 4/6 12303-12342 electric locomotives, raising our total to 32. We plan to build the SBB-CFF-FFS Am 4/6 1101 gas turbine-electric locomotive in 1938, with preliminary designs being mooted for 1933. We arks the Germans and Bergundians (or whoever is the player runs the relevant towns- player response needed) permission to run a new train service from Baden to Innsbruck Via Basel, Bern, Lucerne, Schwyz, Arth, Zürich, Schaffhausen, Herisau and Chur. Police run more security checks on people entering the country. Rural farming, our famous watch making, limited local engineering and our famous cheese production are improved. The municipality of Arth in the Swiss canton of Schwyz is promoted as a new tourist resort. Food aid and 50,000 Swiss Franks are sent to the earthquake zone in Belka. 500 rifles are built. The city of Zürich is upgraded and public transport is improved. 100 new police personnel are enlisted nationwide. Eidgenösserisch is now taught in all schools as of law, with English and Bergundian being taught in the colleges to those who want to learn a foreign language. The Various Cantonal Francs (Konkordatsbatzen) were replaced with the United Swiss Frank ten years ago and the currency is doing fairly well. The population is currently 2,754,568.
 * Secret Diplomacy: (Secret) We offer the Beylik of Mentese 150 rifles, 150 watches, 65,000 Swiss Franks and ten tonnes of cheese in exchange for 15 tonnes of figs and an alliance.(End secret)
 * Beylik of Mentese: (To Secret Diplomacy) All right, the offer is accepted and the nation hopes for his wishes of a great time and a nice day for the Swiss.
 * German Dip: Sure, we'll allow you through - but any trains crossing into our territories will be subject to our laws.


 * Swiss Dip: We thank the Beylik of Mentese and also agree to Germany's rule on our trains in their territory.

1933
''' The war in Texas grinds to a standstill. Texan units dig in along the front with Arcadia in a fashion similar to the western front in Europe in the Great War. The situation on the border with Maryland is tenuous, but rapid reinforcements prevent the fall of Houston. The Government sends out a plea for international assistance. '''

''' The Arcadian sponsorship for the Aztláni Monarchists is considered a declaration of war by Aztlán. An army of 750,000 exceptionally well-equipped troops supported by a modern air force and armor storms across the border catching the thin border defenses off guard. The Aztláni Army, under the command of Tactical Genius Cézar Carreira, demonstrates a unique breakthrough tactic in which coordinated air, armor, and light infantry movements encircle strong points and exploit weaknesses in the enemy lines. After two months, most of former Providence has fallen along with the Pacific coast below OTL LA. '''

''' New Granada stabilizes under Generalissimo Francisco “Cisco” Guerra, under the promise of vengeance after the humiliation of war. The decades of civil war and instability are replaced by aggressive economic reform with advisors from Aztlán. Granadan factories and workers begin a major reconstruction program and military buildup. '''

''' Unrest breaks out across Burgundian France against the annexation of those areas following the Great War. '''

''' Pan-Turkish movements appear in the Anatolian Peninsula within both Arabian and Belkan holdings. The Beylik of Mentese becomes home to a large intellectual movement in favor of establishing such a state. '''

''' A low intensity war breaks out over a tribal border dispute between French Niger and Belkan Kanem. Several hundred warriors on each side are involved in the fighting with casualties on both sides. '''

''' Finland declares independence in September, with backing from Scandinavia. Mobilizing a force of 350,000 the troops dig in hoping to catch the Russians unprepared for war in the winter. '''

''' An economic miracle propels the Japanese economy to new heights, despite the Chinese influence. The Government, unwilling to risk a war, seeks to use diplomacy to improve its status in the region. '''




 * Arabia: Due to the Pan-Turkic movement, Turkish is made an official language alongside Arabic and Farsi, and more autonomy are given to the regions. In addition, more oil wealth is spent to develop the regions. An independence referendum is promised by 1950. However for now, autonomy is being increased. Relations with Belka are improved, and oil money into Egyptian development is sent. In addition, Idris pens a letter, urging the caliph to accept the current status quo in Egypt. Car production expands, with 59% of upper-class owning cars, and 6% of the middle-class. Most of the middle-class and lower-classes ride bicycles. 500 AMR 33 light tanks are requested from France. (Player response, it will be paid with OIL).  The Arab air force is expanded. Dubai and Duqm ports continue to expand. Yemeni fishermen grow more affluence. Meanwhile the "rivera of the middle east" in OTL Tabuk expands. More Jews go to New Canaan. In Arcadia. The King recommends they volunteer against Texan rebels. The Fars region, a majority leftist area, aligns with Arabian leftists in a coalition. They are expected to win the Shay al Nass soon. Qatar oil is explored. Meanwhile, trade boosts with Russia, France, Belka. A neutral foreign policy begins, and more work is done to better the lives of the Arabs. Meanwhile, President Mahmoud Abbas calls for more development of Central Arabia. So thus far, mining cities are to be upgraded soon, as well as a rail line to connect several cities there.
 * Diplomacy to the Beyelik: We request they supervise the 1950 independence vote for the Turkic regions.
 * Beylik of Mentese: All right.
 * India: The infrastructure projects continue, with the expansion of the railways and construction of bridges over the major rivers and in the major cities. The expansion of the dockyards leads to an increase in the production of ships, bot for riverine and sea transport as water transport continues to grow especially on the Ganges-Brahmaputra system, Ganges Gulf and the Arabian Sea. Sea transport between Indian cities is preferred over the railways because of its ability to carry larger volumes. However, the growth of the railways inland continues at a rapid pace with help from Swahili and other European nations. Some rail lines have been electrified with Swahili help and a few more are being electrified. Agricultural mechanisation and modernisation continues with Phases 2, 3, 4 and 5 being implemented as Phase 1 is completed. Now covering a total of 20 states out of the 29, the four Institutes of Agricultural Research established in the 1920s and the University of Seville play an important role in this process. Teams are dispatched by these institutes to help inculcate better farming practices. The imports of fertilisers, tractors and other agricultural tools continue to rise at an exponential rate now that the plan is in full swing. Agricultural diversification continues with farmers moving into the allied branches such as horticulture, pisciculture, sericulture, animal rearing, etc. Food grains are exported to neighbouring nations such as Nepal, Kashmir, Arabia and Afghanistan. Trade continues to grow both domestically and internationally, facilitated by the development of the Railways and Waterways, river traffic continues to increase. The Ganges Gulf bustles with activity. All this leads to the movement of people into the cities, the growth of small businesses, banks and trading houses. The internal migration continues with people resettling the underpopulated South as Muslims move to the cities. Emigration sees a major spike with around one million people leaving India's shores each year to Africa, Europe, Arcadia, Laurentia and Uluru. Most of the migrants are skilled farm labourers and in some cases entire villages (i.e., the village community) move to resettle overseas. The expansion of education continues in the cities and rural areas under a uniform curriculum. Sanskrit, the de jure official language, begins being taught in the city schools as teachers become available. Civil Aviation also witnesses slow but steady growth with the new aircraft being imported from the Union and Burgundy. The Aero Club of India expands with a number of aviators from the upper-class joining the club. With a growing middle-class and growing demand in the rural areas thanks to the rising incomes, consumption increases steadily. Car ownership among the upper- and middle-class increases and a small auto industry is established. Cycles become massively popular and a large number of them are sold in the rural and urban areas, with most of these being produced domestically. The textile industry expands further, with a small amount being exported to neighbouring countries. The major hydropower project begins construction. The German companies discover oil in small amounts in Bengal and large reserves of natural gas in Chittagong.
 * Arabia Dip: 500 Cub of Babylon Tankettes (OTL Type 92 armored car) are offered, as well as 200 Zuliqar fighter jets for your newly rising air force (OTL D-6 fighter)
 * Indian Dip: We agree and purchase the 500 tankettes and the 200 fighters.
 * Uniõ de Cádiz: Economic growth and progress continues under the well-managed rule of the the Technocratic Unionists. Production of the HCM. 30/L enters a limited run, with production of the 30/B beginning early in the year. Herrero-Correia begins design work on a larger, more advanced light tank to eventually replace the HCM. 30/L. A product is expected in 1935, but an early prototype is completed this year (OTL LT vz. 34 with sloped frontal armor). The Avia 247 continues its production, and thanks to demand in France and the U.K, dominates the European market, the plane is offered for sale in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and for license to Belka. (Player Responses) Studies continue at the University of Barcelona, where Professor Lorenzo Salazar hypothesizes the possibility of a nuclear chain reaction in which unstable nuclei are further destabilized into producing neutron beta-particles. Efforts to roll back the desert in southern Morocco continue and young trees now line the banks of the waterways habitability of this region improves but crops are still many years away. The work of Miguel Raposo is taken upon by ecologists who believe the creation of inland seas might improve the environmental conditions of the Sahara. These researchers propose the excavation of an 11 km-long canal to connect the Atlantic with the Sebkha Tah, on which a great hydroelectric dam might be constructed from the bedrock itself. The resultant salt lake could then either be populated with 250 square kilometers of the greenhouses so used along the coast, or otherwise, could simply act as a humidification station to improve the local micro-climate. Either would result in the creation of more salt which could be opened to export. However, preliminary calculations show that ~2.5 million cubic meters of earth would need to be moved to create a viable canal. Madrid Radioworks is founded by a consortium of investors and a group of University of Madrid Physics Professors who want to bring radio technology to the masses and conduct advanced research into the subject. Under government contract the group begins research into a radio-wave based detection and ranging system with the hope of eventually equipping ships with the ability to detect and fire on enemy ships over the horizon. Overall population stands at 88.59 million after accounting for Indian migrants. Naval yards finish construction of the new batch of 16 Zapico-C-class light cruisers to replace many of the small and aging ships currently in use. Materials are stockpiled for the construction of a newly designed class of battleships. Construction is to begin January 1st, 1934. The Navy also drafts plans to build a new class of three fleet carriers at 27,000 tons, Intrépido-class (Less advanced Essex-class). These ships will replace the Empresa-class, which will be converted into a class of high endurance replenishment and supply ships with the addition of a crane and reduced secondary weapons to augment their transport capacity.
 * República de las Antillas Ibéricas: The return of tourism begins to revive the struggling economies of the Antillas. The oil industry becomes the single largest employer in the entire island chain. A large refinery is constructed on Trinidad and large port facilities are also built to allow for transport throughout the Union.
 * Las Repúblicas Colonias: Growth returns to the republics as demand rises to new heights. In Angola factories, mills, and refineries spring back to life as demand returns. Meanwhile, Senegay-Guinea experiences some of the industrialization found in Angola’s growth. Social investment in the republics leads to greater productivity and increasing modernity in the urban regions.
 * Swiss Dip: We agree to buy five Avia 247 planes from the Uniõ de Cádiz. Payment will be: 150 rifles, 150 watches, 75,000 Swiss Franks, four SBB-CFF-FFS Be 4/6 12303-12342 electric locomotives and ten tones of cheese.
 * Agreed
 * Indian Dip: Indian airlines request the purchase of civilian aircraft. (As far as I know, civilian aircraft are free for exports. I don't think they need to be offered for sale to countries because airlines buy these aircraft). We request Union technical help in the planning for the construction of a series of sea walls and dykes in the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta.
 * Agreed, the Union will send several experts and engineers to assist in the project.
 * German Dip: We agree to buy three to five planes.
 * Agreed
 * Beylik of Mentese: A large group of intellectuals are in favor of establishing a Turkish state, known as the Pan-Turkic movement, so the government is concerned with this. He either wants to fund the movement to establish the Anatolian dream, or cause such a massacre of the civilians. He later goes to think, and with the support of the people, he funds the group of people in order to establish the Anatolian dream. Just one problem, some Anatolian states are under other nations, such as the Belkans and the Arabians. Meanwhile, the government gives what is needed for the Swiss, as the alliance deal and the other things in exchange for weaponry. As this will may be the spark of a military growth.
 * German Dip: We wish you luck on your attempt at unification as we had been successful with ours over two decades earlier.
 * Switzerland: 500 police and 100 cops are enlisted. The first radio station started broadcasting from Lausanne in 1922 (as in OTL) and Swiss public broadcasting association (as in OTL), was founded in 1931 and uses AM and SW frequencies. Swiss Radio International starts broadcasting from Bern, two years earlier than in OTL. The headquarters are in Bern. It broadcasts on short wave to several nations in German, French, Italian, Belkan, Burgundian, Romansh, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Mentese Turkish and Esperanto. Zürich becomes a hub for education as we open a university and a college for engineers in the city. Engineering and forestry are upgraded. Most of the middle-class and lower-classes ride bicycles and some of the urban elite have cars and or vans. A bicycle factory opens in Friebourg and Luzern. British Concrete Pillbox from World War II on Eggjarnar Faroe Islands.jpg 300 pistols, 250 rifles and four SBB-CFF-FFS Be 4/6 12303-12342 electric locomotives are built. We design a slightly more efficient version of the Vickers Mk I (called the Basel Gun), but it uses either 7.5×55mm Swiss, 8×50mmR Lebel and 7×57mm Mauser cartridges (depending on sub-type), not the .303 British cartridges. A prototype is tried out in Chur and is a modest success. Production will start next year. Several 'pillbox' type of blockhouses are built around Chur. Friebourg, Luzern, Zug and Zürich will get some next year. A major new cinema opens in Bern.
 * Indian Dip: We would like to establish formal diplomatic relations with Switzerland. We request Swiss help in setting up coach and engine factories in India and would also like to import these from Switzerland. In exchange we allow Swiss companies to invest in India and set up factories and mines (and other similar establishments for resource extraction).
 * Swiss Dip: We agree.
 * United States of Germany: Leidolf Napoleon is inaugurated as Chancellor this year, representing the Technocrat party. Vice-Chancellor Landolf Hitler represented a fusion of the Utilitarians. This joint session is hoped to unite country for the foreseeable future. On this year, Chancellor Napoleon, after reviewing the Russo-Polish war, decided that Germany should allow women to serve in all fields of the military with the passage of the 1933 Provisional Military Act. This is a huge leap toward equal rights, to which Germany had lagged behind for several years. Speaking of military, due to many conflicts around the world, German companies began setting up a more professional private security forces, slowly developing their security sections into a paramilitary force these private troops (Unternehmenssoldaten also known as Freikorps) worked for the security interest of German corporations, now regrowing and overcoming limitations set by them from regulations during the recession. The growing tensions around the world, and increasing number of conflicts. Has led to the corporate desire of protecting their assets and businesses in potential war zones.
 * Kingdom of Burgundy: the Zuiderzee works enclosure dike is announced to be completed after inspections of its structural integrity come back positive. With the Zuiderzee closed, work begins on desalination and evelitating ideal locations for land reclamation. A new aircraft carrier, named SMS Jager, is launched, designed for overseas service with a capacity of 78 fighters and bombers (similar to OTL U.S.S Ranger, but with the elevators placed on the centerline and not offset). The States-General also approves the construction of a new class of light cruisers, to begin construction next year. The Douglas aircraft company introduces the DC-3, a vast improvement over the DC-2 with over twice the passenger capacity (32), faster cruising speed (207 mph vs 188 mph), and a 33% increase in range (1,500 miles vs 1,058 miles). It has similar or greater advantages over the 247, such as twice the range (1,500 vs 745 miles). Burgundian airline companies like KLM, Delta, and Transwelt immediately place large orders for DC-3s, with Transwelt abandoning their remaining orders for DC-2s, the design is also placed on the market for international orders. The Aztláni invasion of Arcadia is condemned, and material support is immediately sent to the Arcadian army. The Marylander position on the Trinity River is reinforced and fortified in preparation for an offensive aimed at advancing to the Brazos River. At the same time, details of Cézar Carreiras tactics are collected and analyzed by the Royal Army. In light of the unrest in the territories France annexed from Burgundy, King Rogier sends an envoy with an invitation to discuss the possibility of their return to Burgundy (Mod response pls since Solace is on hiatus).
 * Imperial Swahili Federation: The economy continues rapid growth after the recovery from the great Depression. Agricultural mechanization is now spread to parts of the heartland and Somalia, where population density in rural areas has declined following urbanisation and the movement of farmers toward cities. More of the territories are officially incorporated as States of the Federation. More highways, railways and power stations are constructed under the modernization plan. Following the culmination of several design contests, a series of infantry weapons are being developed for mass production. With cooperation from the University of Sevilla, plant stalks, felled trees, palm fronds, and other organic waste are placed in the Somalia Desert for the formation of natural water sources. The film, literature, kibonzo and animation industries continue to rise in popularity.
 * Belkan Federation: The Federation finished its rebuilding efforts from the earthquake. The Federation begins to put further stake in establishing better control into the colonies, now beginning to guide the colonial economies heavily and beginning to structure out plans for the colonies reaching Commonwealth Status, or potentially a trade agreement outside of the commonwealth although remaining inside leaves more lucrative deals to be made. Egypt and Maghreb are more fully integrated with Maghreb specifically being touted as a core part of the Federation and their representation in the various governmental Soviets is increased. With a significant ethnic Belkan population some of the representatives are simply Belkans themselves with some Maghrebis as well. The Capital ship plan is put to work and nearly six of its new class of faster, heavier hitting, battleships are laid down to replace the eldest of the fleet. Domestically the economy and population operating under subsidies to replace losses from the war, and to more heavily settle the Anatolian frontiers sees a small boom as the population excluding Maghreb is nearly 130 million with roughly 14 million in Maghreb. The army and air force continue to be upgraded and updated with the Belkan armor, and military aeronautics being the best in the world, having learned many lessons and implemented many new technologies from the post war period or even more recently as 1930 into the aircraft and armor. This sees the first introduction of the VAG-11 upgraded monoplane which boasts a more powerful engine, and better armament as well as increased maneuverability. The push in armor sees Gazora Automotives release the T-32 A1, a fast attack light tank with sloped armor which shows some incremental improvments over the last design, and a 47 mm gun, more research begins to be conducted with further improvements with a possibility of putting some concepts such as a heavier armor concept into practice. The army even begins to put into practice more LMG's and sub machine guns into the army trying to expland the flexibility of the Belkan army. There is yet another movement to further settle Macau and Durestov which objectively have become major cities in Asia in their own right, but also boast nearly 43% Belkan ethnic makeup. With the Chinese having found their jobs back in China proper, the need to fill in notable industry, and posts in these two cities is met with lucrative job offers to motherland Belkans who begin to travel to the Asian enclaves to take up their posts. The Civil Aviation of the Federation also expands with flights across the Atlantic, and pushing into many other corners of the planet being put into practice. More importantly a major project to a major airport in every colony and commonwealth prompts aviation companies to begin building the airports and more closely connect the colonies. Further nuclear theory is experimented upon.The Belkan Federation opts to allow a future unification of Turkey under the pretense of forming a coalition government with the Belkan ally in Ankara and the renouncement of any Turkish claim to current Belkan core territory in Western Anatolia.
 * Technate of Arcadia:The Jews Flee Neu Kannaan and most male immigrants are vollenteering for the Jewish core of defence, and some are pressed into serving the All Jewish Army. These two armies total more the 200,000 militants (note: not all are Jewish but some are from Neu Kanaan), even when the quality is bad they are relied on to defend New Constantinople. Many Comancherians, Puebloan and Diné are also recruited from the army. With harsh conscription now enforced a total of 1.25 million soldiers although the quality of these soldiers is mixed as the veterans are quite good but the new recruits are a delay at best. The Technate of Arcadia asks (mod response) for a ceasefire with Aztlán. the ceasefire agreements is the withdrawal of any Arcadian and Aztlán forces out of Texas. The Fascist Aztlán government will withdraw from The Technate of Arcadia, including the Jewish state. The Departments of Pueblo, Comancheria and Diné will be fully demilitarised by both of the states.

1934
''' New Granada continues its aggressive rebuilding program, with domestic industry expanding, and favorable opportunities for investment the country sees a major economic boom and its growth becomes easily the largest in the Hemisphere. On top of this, the countries oil reserves are exploited and it begin to become a major exporter (albeit with its smaller than usual reserves for an export state) '''

''' In Asia, some of the Chinese tributaries attempting to copy Industrial and Economic success in Belkan Commonwealths, and now even in Japan begin their own processes of trying to modernize their economies with Vietnam beginning to emerge as a major developing economy in the region. While successful Chinese and Belkan authorities are forced to seal up an unforeseen loophole in the Tributary and trade agreements with China. This leaves an awkward situation as Vietnam officially petitions China and Belka both to renegotiate some of their trade agreements for some of the newly developing economies in Asia '''

''' A corruption scandal rocks India as mismanagement of the railway networks has caused large scale loss to both the Mining and Agriculture sectors and engendering little faith in the Transit companies. This slows down some of the massive railway expansions as the Indian government must find the perpetrators and attempt to rectify the mistake. This does have the effect of slowing Indian economic growth somewhat as projected goals and exploitation of resources do not meet their projected goals. '''

''' The Finnish having managed to live another year and see no Russian repercussions offer a mutually beneficial trade deal and neutrality citing that "The Finns wish to be neutral and independent not target active Russian foreign policy goals. We do not wish to join alliances or even Scandinavia for that matter, just live to choose our own fates." '''

''' Some Semblance of Order seems to have broken down in many African colonies as it seems with new developments and access to technology some racially motivated warfare has broken out which drains heavily on the overall colonial economic output in sub-Saharan Africa. Some are surprised it took this long for the tensions to surface. '''

''' Aztlán continues its push into the Arcadian Heartland. The tactics favored by the Aztláni Army come to be known internationally as Guerra Relâmpago, “Lightning War.” Advance Units of the Aztláni forces reach the Great Salt Lake, and threaten to cut the Arcadian lines to Texas. '''

''' The Texan rebels end their offensives in order to shift troops east. Troops are ordered to defend the Trinity River, and significant gun emplacements are constructed to help slow the inevitable Burgundian assault. '''

''' Aztláni and Texan representatives reach out to Burgundy offering a white peace if Burgundian troops withdraw from Texas’ post-Great War borders. '''

''' The Nationalists in Savannah teeter on the brink of collapse after suffering a decisive defeat. The majority of the remaining forces take refuge in the rugged country south of the State of Ohio. '''

''' Protests in the French Burgundian Territories continue. '''


 * Arabia: Due to the Pan-Turkic movement, Turkish is made an official language alongside Arabic and Farsi, and more autonomy are given to the regions. In addition, more oil wealth is spent to develop the regions. An independence referendum is promised by 1950. However for now, autonomy is being increased. Mentese will oversee the vote. Relations with Belka are improved, and oil money into Egyptian development is sent. In addition, Idris pens a letter, urging the caliph to accept the current status quo in Egypt. Car production expands, with 59% of upper-class owning cars, and 6% of the middle-class. Most of the middle-class and lower-classes ride bicycles. 500 AMR 33 light tanks are requested from France. (Player response, it will be paid with OIL). The Arab air force is expanded. Dubai and Duqm ports continue to expand. Yemeni fishermen grow more affluence. Meanwhile, the "Rivera of the Middle East" in OTL Tabuk expands. More Jews go to New Canaan. In Arcadia. The King recommends they volunteer against Texan rebels. The Fars region, a majority leftist area, aligns with Arabian leftists in a coalition. They are expected to win the Shay al Nass soon. Qatar oil is explored. Meanwhile, trade boosts with Russia, France, Belka. A neutral foreign policy begins, and more work is done to better the lives of the Arabs. Meanwhile, President Mahmoud Abbas calls for more development of Central Arabia. So thus far, mining cities are to be upgraded soon, as well as a rail line to connect several cities there. Pipe drip irrigation is used to green the desert. Many farmers thank the King for the progress being made. Several Tram lines open up in some major cities. Due to the Turkic vote, one is promised for Pontus in 1950, and Fars. The leftist freedom movement wins the elections. Prime Minister Mohammed Mosaddegh urges the vote to happen fairly in 1950. He gives a speech outlining the changing times and how colonial expansion is dying, its time for an Arabian welfare system and inward focus. Some early Arabic rock music develops with the electric guitar, with Maghrebi blues growing in popularity and proving influential.
 * Arabian Punitive Action: Several Aztláni cities are bombed via naval bombardment. In addition, some 15,000 volunteers arrive in California to protect Jewish immigrants. It is made clear that Aztláni Fascistic aggression shall not be tolerated. Anti-semetism is further declared a crime against humanity by Mohammed Mosadegh.
 * New Granadian Diplomacy: We politely ask the Arabian Government to withdraw from Aztlán and Arcadia as the New Granadian Government is ready to support its Fascist Ally.
 * Arabia Dip: First, withdrawal is unnecessary, there is no force stationed, just coastal bombing and volunteers not affiliated. Second, the punitive action may be recalled, but we need conditions in return, particularly protection of Jews among other things.


 * United States of Germany: 1934 marks a boom in German military technologies. For starters, the MP-34-S (for short and in OTL MP34) and the MG-34-S (OTL MG34, duh) were introduced. The MG34 is planned to be an entirely new concept in automatic firepower and is generally considered the world's first proper general-purpose machine gun (GPMG), compared to the crude MG08/15. Meanwhile, the MP34 was a vast improvement from previous weapon designs due to its lighter yet more advanced design, yet its materials are more expensive. Only more elite troops are planned to be equipped with this gun. Both weapons are brought up by the German military and will become standardized by 1936. Arado 96 was introduced this year for the standard German military aircraft for the next few years, thousands of units will be built by the late-1930s.


 * Beylik of Mentese: The leader of the nation dies from old age (he was around his 70's), and his brother derives the spot, as he made some reforms, like adding a legislature and creating three new political parties, each with separate ideas and beliefs. The Mentesen Republican Party is the main ideological influencer in the Mentesen states. The Democratic Party is slightly behind in numbers, logically supporting more isolationist ideas for the nation. Then there's the Mentesen Technocratic Party, which is a group of engineers hoping to advance the technological efforts in Mentese. This was all done in order to maintain power and give away some powers to the people and the prime minister. Elections are set to happen next year, as the leader (emperor) sets it next year. Meanwhile, the military is expanding to a numerous amount of numbers. 60,000 active personnel and 130,000 reserves, while 450,000 are set for the job. As the leader said, Protection is key for any threats that dare to lurk near our borders and waters. The Pan-Turkic movement allowed some autonomy to a struggling Arabian nation, and the leader accepted to overlook the Independence referendum that will happen in 1950. The leader asks Arabia to kindly give them more autonomy and make a deal that if the leader of Arabia lhttps://althistory.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Pageets them go, an alliance for trading and economic purposes will take affect.
 * German Dip: We offer to give you licenses for production of MP24 (OTL MP28) and Stahlhelms so long as you maintain friendly relations with Arabia and/or Belka.
 * Swiss Dip: We would like to give the Beylik of Mentese ten of our 'Basel Guns' and 100 bicycles. We also offer to give the Mentese licenses for their production. We would only like ten tonnes of figs as a one-off payment. We wish the Mentese the best of luck.
 * Swiss Dip: We recognize Finland's independence and would like to give them ten of our 'Basel Guns', if they are wanted. We wish the Finns the best of luck.
 * Indian Dip: We request the establishment of formal diplomatic relations.
 * OOC Dev: As far as I know, you are the tiny Anatolian nation bordering Belkan Anatolia and the Mediterranean. (I don't know if that part of the map is outdated). I doubt your population would be more than five million. How can you field such a large army?
 * OCC Todetode: It is/was a modest nation with two slightly smaller gray states to the north. Most of Anatolia is/was an Arabian and Belkan client on the game map for 1920. The Mentese could try to take over, buy off, intimidate or win over the two gray states to the north first as a stepping stone to the ultimate greater goal of a united Anatolia. The modern population of the region is about 5.0 to 5.25 million, but would be about 10% lower back then (inside the 1920 borders), , and.
 * Note: Some of Turkey's largest OTL holiday resorts, such as Bodrum, Ölüdeniz, Marmaris and Fethiye, are on the coast in Muğla.
 * Arabia Dip: Agreed, our Turkish brothers will get to decide their own destiny in a referendum in 1950, and you will help the process out. Currently more autonomy is being given. Also, the pact is agreed to, seeing the "common interests" of Arabs and Turks.
 * Swiss Dip: We will send election observers when the 1950 referendum takes place.


 * Switzerland: We open two major coal mines near Nagpur, a small manganese mine near Nagpur and a modest iron mine near Ratnagiri, both places being in OTL Maharashtra region. Ten SBB-CFF-FFS Be 4/6 12303-12342 electric locomotives and 25 carriages are built. Six locomotives and 18 carriages are sent to India along with some technical experts, who will help set up the start of a modern Indian rail industry, with facilities in Vishakhapatnam, Chittagong, Surat and Pune. We are concerned by the corruption allegations and try to prevent it from corrupting our projects in India. Several coal power stations are built in Switzerland to meet new energy production requirements. Ten tanks based on the Renault FT. 15 tanks equivalent the Char B1, M1 Combat Car and Renault UE Chenillette are designed planned for production in 1936, with five being made of each type. We combat the last cases of rural diseases like scrapie. Several bad avalanches kill many in St. Galen Canton, so we investigate how to stop any new ones happening next year. The federal railways expand to interconnect between all privately-owned regional services (like the OTL Wengernalp Railway, etc.). Lauterbrunnen to Grindelwald via Wengen and Kleine Scheidegg are promoted as tourist destinations. Skiing and mountain hiking are promoted. The police start investigating the Swiss-Indian joint projects in an attempt to root out corrupt Indian officials. 8,000 rifles and 40 perfected 'Basel Guns' are built. It is a slightly more efficient version of the Vickers Mk I (called the Basel Gun), but it uses either 7.5 × 55 mm Swiss, 8 × 50 mm R Lebel and 7 × 57 mm Mauser cartridges (depending on sub-type), not the .303 British cartridges. Experimental 30- and 40-line TV broadcasts are planned for Bern during 1936.
 * Indian Response: The Indian government appreciates the Swiss government's efforts in sorting out "the Rail Ghotala" (the Rail Scandal). The Indian government also thanks the Swiss for helping us in the Railway Sector. The Swiss efforts are also appreciated by the leaders of the growing anti-incumbency movement which is a direct effect of the Scandal.
 * OOC Dev: New Delhi doesn't exist. It was abandoned, now there's Indraprastha (near OTL New Delhi). Jaipur doesn't exist either, there's Amer (near Jaipur). It would be better if you set up the coach factories near the East Coast (like Vishakhapatnam or Chittagong) or the West Coast (like Surat or Pune) which are closer to the industrial regions.
 * OK. Atomic Annie 1 (talk)


 * India: The "Rail Ghotala" shocks the nation. It becomes a widely publicised scandal amounting to $100 million (in OTL 2018 terms) and is used by the opposition and the growing anti-incumbency movement to criticise the government's mismanagement of the railways. This scandal affects the mining industry and the agricultural industry. However, the effects are partially mitigated because of the recent development of inland waterways. Nevertheless, the people are angry. The Central Investigation Department (CID) starts investigating the case and the case is brought to the notice of the Supreme Court in Pataliputra. The initial investigation pins the blame on the Minister for Transport and the Chairman of the Indian Railway Authority. It is suspected that some of the companies were also involved in the scandal. Many call for their resignation. An anti-incumbency movement grows in many of the states, led by Abhijit Ganguly in the East and Sundaresan Ramamoorthy in the South. The two new leaders join hands to form the Justice Party (JP). The investigations continue and it will take some time to resolve the issue and find the culprits and rectify their mistakes. Presently, there are eight large and nine small transit companies operating rail services on the network. The growth of the railways slows down considerably with expansion plans being halted. Rail electrification projects are also halted. However, the Swiss funded projects continue with construction commencing for four modern coach and engine factories in Vishakhapatnam, Chittagong, Surat and Pune. The ongoing infrastructure projects continue while new ones are not started. The expansion of the dockyards continues and leads to an increase in the production of ships, both for riverine and sea transport as water transport continues to grow especially on the Ganges-Brahmaputra system, Ganges Gulf and the Arabian Sea. The ongoing agricultural mechanisation and modernisation plans continue, Phase 6 is delayed to be started next year. Phase 2 is completed. The four Institutes of Agricultural Research established in the 1920s and the University of Seville play an important role in this process. Teams are dispatched by these institutes to help inculcate better farming practices. Agricultural diversification continues with farmers moving into the allied branches such as horticulture, pisciculture, sericulture, animal rearing, etc. Food grains are exported to neighbouring nations such as Nepal, Kashmir, Arabia and Afghanistan. The internal migration continues with people resettling the underpopulated South as Muslims move to the cities. Emigration sees a major spike with more than one million people leaving India's shores each year to Africa, Europe, Arcadia, Laurentia and Uluru. Most of the migrants are skilled farm labourers and in some cases entire villages (i.e., the village community) move to resettle overseas. The expansion of education continues in the cities and rural areas under a uniform curriculum. Sanskrit, the de jure official language, begins being taught in the city schools as teachers become available. Cycles become massively popular and a large number of them are sold in the rural and urban areas, with most of these being produced domestically. The textile industry expands further, with a small amount being exported to neighbouring countries. The textile industry has established itself in the Gujarat-Sindh-Marthwad region and the Bengal-Magadh-Chittagong region, both of which are major cotton producing areas and have coal reserves and iron ore reserves located nearby. The German companies start extracting oil and natural gas in Bengal and Chittagong. The plan for the sea walls and dykes in the Ganges Gulf is not started but this gives the team of Union and Indian engineers and professionals extra time to plan the project in coordination with the Indian Institutes of Agricultural Research and the University of Seville. The plan is to turn the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta into a top-class farm land. A similar plan is debated on by the government for Kerala.


 * Uniõ de Cádiz: Economic growth and progress continues under the well-managed rule of the the Technocratic Unionists. Herrero-Correia ends production of the HCM. 30/L and 30/B after completing 150 units of each. A refined version of the proto-type from the year before is proposed to serve as the new medium tank for the Union, the HCM. 34/L (LT vz. 35 with a unified upper glacis.) Military trials begin, which demonstrate good reliability and effective protection. Several test units are ordered. In direct competition with Douglas, Avia releases an enlarged aircraft, the Avia 367. Able to carry between 28 and 31 passengers, depending on the level of luxury, the plane is sold to international markets, but alongside the 247, dominates much of the European Market due to its high market share in the U.K and France. With comparable characteristics to the DC-3, the 367 is slightly slower, but with smaller engines the plane is relatively fuel efficient and easier to maintain which proves popular among airlines. The Union Army Air-Defense Corps, the home-defense branch of the Army Air Corps issues Order 21, a design order for a mono-wing aircraft capable of speeds in excess of 400 km/h and a range of 700 km. An independent seaplane manufacturer, Sobremarinho enters their Colerica into the running (OTL Spitfire). The plane performs admirably in nearly every respect, but suffers from a twitchy rudder, revision is requested, but their entry is considered the forerunner. Efforts to roll back the desert in southern Morocco continue and young trees now line the banks of the waterways habitability of this region improves but crops are still many years away. Madrid Radioworks becomes a Union Licensed Research Corporation, and begins conducting advanced research into the application of radio waves. Overall population stands at 89.16 million after accounting for Indian migrants. On January 1st, 1934, with the ban on capital ship construction lifted, a new era of construction begins. Stockpiled resources allow for the rapid laying of four new battleship hulls, the Gran Valencia-class, the new ships are to be the pride of the fleet (similar to the OTL Richelieu-class). Weighing in at 35,000 tons, equipped with an all-or-nothing armor scheme and a composite torpedo belt (steel and rubber, with voids), the ships are armed with 8 x 380 mm cannons mounted in two superfiring fore turrets, two dual turrets with 200 mm cannons, two turrets with dual prototype auto-reloading 75 mm cannons produced by Herrero-Correia Industrial, and an array of 20 mm autocannons and 6x75mm standard deck-guns for air-defense, as well as 12.5 mm machine guns for anti-dive bomber defense. The all-fore battery design is intended to allow for reduced citadel armor on the flanks as the ships will engage head-on rather that in a line of battle. Completion of the class is expected for 1937. The Intrépido-class also begins construction, but in a very limited capacity as few drydocks can handle the number or size of the current orders. These are expected in 1939, but the schedule may be delayed depending on unforeseen factors.
 * República de las Antillas Ibéricas: The return of tourism begins to revive the struggling economies of the Antillas. The oil industry becomes the single largest employer in the entire island chain. A large refinery is constructed on Trinidad and large port facilities are also built to allow for transport throughout the Union.
 * Las Repúblicas Colonias: The disparity between the cities and the rural regions in Angola suddenly boils over into all out violence. The displacement of a large village that had been constructed over a large iron deposit leads to raids on the mine and the deaths of nearly one-hundred Angolan miners and twenty Iberian and Moroccan managers. The situation escalates rapidly with violence breaking out across the nation. Mines, factories, and Iberian settlements are attacked and by the natives. Within two months, Union garrisons hold only the main port city and capital, Lobito, and several smaller ports along the coast. The Union Expeditionary Force is dispatched to retake the colony and restore law and order. 150,000 troops land in mid November, with the intention of establishing control over the coast before re-capturing the interior. Several dozen HCM. 30/L and HCM. 30/B armored vehicles are deployed to subdue the native rebellion, proving their worth in opening skirmishes against the poorly armed rebels. Herrero-Correia begins work on new a series of armored cars after hearing reports of need for light vehicles equipped with tank cannons.


 * Imperial Swahili Federation: The economy continues rapid growth after the recovery from the great Depression. Agricultural mechanization is now spread to parts of the heartland and Somalia, where population density in rural areas has declined following urbanisation and the movement of farmers toward cities. All of the territories are now incorporated into the Bunge. More highways, railways and power stations are constructed under the modernization plan. New production models of infantry arms, artillery, and mortars enter production. With full recovery after the economic recession, the Navy and airwings begin new production programs for the first time in several years. In particular, new fighter and bomber models are developed while the first Swahili aircraft carrier, a light carrier that has a capacity of 30 aircraft. Scientific research and development also experiences a boom, as the country welcomes the first graduates following the univeristy expansions during the Great Recession. With cooperation from the University of Sevilla, plant stalks, felled trees, palm fronds, and other organic waste are placed in the Somalia Desert for the formation of natural water sources. The film, literature, kibonzo and animation industries continue to rise in popularity.


 * Empire Of Uluru (I’m back): The process of industrializing continues throughout the year, as it has since it first resumed a few years ago, as we continue to build factories, lay railways, and lay electric lines, with the last process in particular being one we have been focusing on for the last few years (the last few ones where I didn’t post). Our economy continues to thrive and grow as massive trade ties continue to develop with China-Korea and the GEACPS and their recent economic booms and our trade ties feed into our own economy, helping us develop more. Cars become increasingly popular throughout Uluru as the industrialization continues and provides many sources of production in various areas throughout the nation. Although Nukunu Automotive Industries remains the biggest vehicle company in Uluru, several rivals in the industry have emerged by this point, preventing any kind of monopoly. Meanwhile, in Ngarrindjeri, Emperor Omeo is now confident enough in the cementing of his authority and in his success in rooting out his former regent's influence that in June he dissolves the weak parliament introduced by Ranga, which never had much authority or ability to effect the running of the nation to begin with (since they only really served as a tool and symbol of his authority during Ragna’s regency and then they were essentially just a group of influenceless lackeys only kept in place until Omeo felt ready to dissolve them). With this move there is no more illusion about who is in charge, and instead, the Emperor replaces the Parliment with an organization much more under his control, the Ulurun Senate, which he is in charge of and resides over the meetings of, and which has no real power or authority, with the Emperor and his appointed officials having all of the power and instead, it merely serves as a place for the different political parties and figures to be concentrated in one place and concentrate on fighting each other for influence instead of using their time to actually seek any kind of power. He also begins aggressively centralizing throughout the Empire, passing a number of policies to reduce the authority of the regional leaders in different sections of Uluru, instead, taking an increasingly large role in directly administering a lot of his territory, as he does not wish to lose any of his authority again as he did previously to his regent. In other news, although the government gladly accepted them into the country and they have been a great economic benefit to the nation, many conservative Uluruns who have been gaining large amounts of power over the last few years manage to push through to the Emperor a major petition with many signatures to expel the Indian Muslims. Although this is one of several calls for similar actions in the past few years, this one is finally large enough for him to decide that it would be best to respond somehow rather than just denying some calls or simply ignoring them as before. However, Omeo also is very much aware that expelling them would be a terrible idea due to both being something that would extremely damage our economy and our relationship with India and that this would also likely result in failure and simply serve to cause resentment and hatred from the Indians. Thus, he comes up with a compromise to satisfy those calling for such measures without actually harming or displacing the massive Indian Muslim community of Uluru. On Omeo’s orders, a process of segregating Indian Muslims and the rest of Uluru’s citizens begins throughout Uluru’s large cities, with plans in place to implement this in the rest of the country once this is complete there. This means an even larger number of them end up in the Indiantown regions of Uluru, where many of them end up concentrated as a result, but despite Omeo’s personal discomfort with the idea he continues to implement it regardless. However, despite this we still do our best to maintain friendship and trade relations with India itself, as they are one of our greatest trading partners and we have remained on good terms since we both became independent and despite the collapse of the GIOCPS we are still on good terms with most of the former members and wish to maintain them. However, this discrimination is not anywhere near as widespread when it comes to other immigrant communities, as it was mostly the sudden influx of Indian Muslims that turned the more conservative right-wing elements of Uluru against the Indian community as they see it as a major threat to their goals and many dislike their pretense, while other immigrant communities such as the large Chinese, Japanese and Burgundian communities are much more accepted and integrated by most of Ulurun society. The arrival of many immigrants from China-Korea in recent years also results in the first large scale introduction of Nestorian Christianity to Uluru, as the China-Korean community of Uluru was small before the large immigration increase a few years ago, resulting in its introduction into parts of Uluru while previously Catholicism had been the dominant form of Christianity in Uluru. In addition to our trade relationship with China-Korea itself, we also become major trading partners with several of its subordinate states, specifically beginning to develop major trade relationships with Vietnam and Japan, with whom a lot of trade occurs between us. We also continue to have a major trade relationship with Burgundy, and Ulurun companies begin heavily investing in some of the nearby Burgundian colonies such as New Zealand and Ceylon. Eventually, we decide to propose the purchasing of New Caladonia from Burgundy, offering to pay a large amount of money for the purchase (BURGUNDY RESPONSE NEEDED!) Finally, we begin introducing measures similar to those being employed in the Somalian Desert by Swahili to attempt to make Central Uluru more fertile and inhabitable through artificial water sources.
 * OOC Dev: Something like 40% of your country is Indian, Muslims and Hindus combined. They were the first ones to come with the British and have been selling the place ever since Britain colonised Uluru (Something like 70-90 years). A good amount of your population would be mixed Indian-Uluruan. Secondly polytheistic religions fit well with each other. So I guess the Indian community is more than well-integrated into Uluruan society.
 * OOC Joseph: That's true and most of the large Indian community is well-integrated, this only really applies to the newer immigrants that have been arriving in the last few years and is only being done more to appease some of the more extreme elements of the political scene that have been calling for this due to the sudden large influx in the last few years. This is being done more for political reasons than out of actual racism or practical reasons, and is just intended as a temporary measure that isn’t really planned to be gone through with and that the Emperor is planning to reverse in a few years once he is more confident in his position - and again this isn’t applying to Indians in general, just the more recent large Muslim Indian population and only as a temporary measure.


 * Kingdom of Burgundy: With Arcadia seeking peace terms, and Texas willing to recognize the post-war borders, it is decided to cut losses and accept the offer of white peace. As such the Marylander troops in Texas are withdrawn, and the marines evacuate the Texan barrier islands. The task force assigned to support the Arcadians returns home. With the ban on new battleship construction lifted, the first of a new class of battleships, called the Graf Bonapaart-class, are laid down, to be armed with twelve 14”/50 caliber guns in three quadruple turrets, 45 1.57” LaK 28s in 15 quad mounts, and 48 single-mounted .8” Maussens. They will also be the first Burgundian battleships to carry the 5”/38 caliber dual purpose guns. The SMS Graf Roosevelt is fitted with a prototype radio wave emitter, intended to test the capability of using radio waves to detect the range and bearing of an object like an enemy ship. The carrier SMS Jager is commissioned, and after completing her acceptance trials, sails to Guyana, where she is to become the centerpiece of the naval airwing in the Caribbean. Meanwhile, two of the new Somme-class aircraft carriers are laid down, although improved from the Jagers design, like that ship they are also designed for overseas service. Design work begins on a successor for the Rupspanzer I begins, designated the Rupspanzer II. The railroad proposal from Switzerland is accepted. Destination and draining of the Zuiderzee continues, with the area formally renamed the IJsselmeer. Production of the DC-3 continues by the Douglas Aviation Company, with it rapidly becoming a favorite for its range and carrying capacity. In light of the continued unrest in Burgundian France, King Rogier again reaches out to France, to discuss the possibility of returning the areas to Burgundy (mod response, please since Solace is on hiatus). 


 * Fontenist State of New Granada: With Fascism growing in Arcadia, Olavo Dantes decides to hold a Second Congress for the Fascist Internationale planned for 1935 so inviting the nations of Aztlán, Texas along with other Fascist Movements througout Arcadia to the meeting (Player and Mod Response). With the continued growth of the New Granadian Industry, the New Granadian Government begins new military Reforms initiating the Army Modernization program soon beginning the production of new land tanks and weapons as the F1 Light Tank is introduced with 50 tanks built throughout the year. As part of their efforts to modernize the New Granadian Army, the New Granadian Government is willing to buy military equipment from Aztlán, Burgundy, France and Germany (Player Response Needed) in order to continue the military expansion of New Granada. In addition to the military programs, the New Granadian Army reaches one million men with approximately 800,000 men having being recruited since the end of the civil war. The Fontenist Navy of New Granada is as new submarines (D-Boats (OTL American V-Boats) are introduced as first submarines (D-1, D-2, D-3 and the D-4) are built throughout the year. With the continued modernization of the New Granadian Army, plans are made for upcoming convicts as a defensive line begins to be built within the Amazon Jungle (Amazon Line).
 * Belkan Federation: The Federation finished its rebuilding efforts from the earthquake. The Federation begins to put further stake in establishing better control into the colonies, now beginning to guide the colonial economies heavily and beginning to structure out plans for the colonies reaching Commonwealth Status, or potentially a trade agreement outside of the commonwealth although remaining inside leaves more lucrative deals to be made. Egypt and Maghreb are more fully integrated with Maghreb specifically being touted as a core part of the Federation and their representation in the various governmental Soviets is increased. With a significant ethnic Belkan population some of the representatives are simply Belkans themselves with some Maghrebis as well. The Capital ship plan is put to work and nearly six of its new class of faster, heavier-hitting battleships are laid down to replace the eldest of the fleet. Domestically the economy and population operating under subsidies to replace losses from the war, and to more heavily settle the Anatolian frontiers sees a small boom as the population excluding Maghreb is nearly 130 million with roughly 14 million in Maghreb. The army and air force continue to be upgraded and updated with the Belkan armor, and military aeronautics being the best in the world, having learned many lessons and implemented many new technologies from the post war period or even more recently as 1930 into the aircraft and armor. This sees the first introduction of the VAG-11 upgraded monoplane which boasts a more powerful engine, and better armament as well as increased maneuverability. The push in armor sees Gazora Automotives release the T-32 A1, a fast-attack light tank with sloped armor which shows some incremental improvments over the last design, and a 47 mm gun, more research begins to be conducted with further improvements with a possibility of putting some concepts such as a heavier armor concept into practice. The army even begins to put into practice more LMG's and sub machine guns into the army trying to expland the flexibility of the Belkan army. There is yet another movement to further settle Macau and Durestov which objectively have become major cities in Asia in their own right, but also boast nearly 43% Belkan ethnic makeup. With the Chinese having found their jobs back in China proper, the need to fill in notable industry, and posts in these two cities is met with lucrative job offers to motherland Belkans who begin to travel to the Asian enclaves to take up their posts. The Civil Aviation of the Federation also expands with flights across the Atlantic, and pushing into many other corners of the planet being put into practice. More importantly a major project to a major airport in every colony and commonwealth prompts aviation companies to begin building the airports and more closely connect the colonies. Further nuclear theory is experimented upon.The Belkan Federation opts to allow a future unification of Turkey under the pretense of forming a coalition government with the Belkan ally in Ankara and the renouncement of any Turkish claim to current Belkan core territory in Western Anatolia

1935
''' Texan forces, now freed from defending the east push north and west, capturing much of the neighboring states in Arcadia. By the end of the year Texan troops occupy up to the Rio Grande, the historic western border of Texas. '''

''' Aztláni Troops seize the central valley of California (Portuguese Spelling), and most of the interior of Arcadia. With the Arcadian Army in disarray the Aztláni forces offer Arcadia a ceasefire under the pretence of negotiating for peace. The Aztláni Government invites the Jews to return to New Canaan where they will be granted a high degree of autonomy and freedom to worship as they choose. '''

''' The Savannahan Civil War enters a new phase as the nationalists finally collapse leaving only the self-declared State of Ohio in the north. The state reaches out to the United Kingdom, New England, and any other nation for assistance against the Borealian and Savannahan loyalist troops. '''

''' New Granada suffers from a severe labor shortage as the military expansion takes a heavy toll. Many question the wisdom of a million-man army. '''

''' The United Kingdom pursues a total re-armament strategy and begins constructing a Grand Fleet of the Kingdom. Several new battleships are laid down, and four new carriers are planned to put the U.K among the strongest navies on the planet. General re-armament also accelerates as several new tank models are pursued and new aircraft developed. '''

''' The economies of the continental European States all grow rapidly thanks to a noticeable increase in trade and economic cooperation under a variety of free trade regimes. '''


 * Switzerland: Bernese Jura will be given the chance to vote on joining with Biel/Bienne, joining with Basel or becoming the new canton of Jura. Basel will vote on separating its hinterland into anton Basel-Landschaft, which the Laufen District has the option to join by another referendum. The Bernese Oberland will vote on becoming Canton of Oberland. We make a final 100 'Basel guns'. Left-wing members get on to Biel/Bienne town council, which is well-known for being full of left-wingers. The Volkshaus/Maison du Peuple (People's House) opens after four years of construction. A brief strike hits a few days before the official opening date over working conditions, but is peacefully resolved. It becomes a symbol of the Social Democratic era of the city in the 1930s. 12 tanks based on the Renault FT (known as the Zürich Tank), ten tanks based on the Schneider CA1 (known as the Basel Tank), 12 tanks based on the Tančík vz. 33 (known as the Chur Tank) and 12 tanks based on the Fiat 3000 (known as the Biel Tank). We build 15 new busses and also, several pill box bunkers are built in and about Neuchâtel. The economy is given some momentum as we promote ourselves as a tax haven for non-European firms and individuals who think there own tax bill is to much.


 * Swiss Dip: We would like a free trade agreement with Germany and Uniõ de Cádiz:
 * Fontenist State of New Granada: With the collapse of the Savannahan Nationalists, Francisco “Cisco” Guerra immediately orders the assembling of a New Granadian Task Force of 200,000 men as they are quickly sent to Savannah to assist the State of Ohio as another 300,000 men are sent to assist the Aztláni forces in Arcadia against the Technate of Arcadia as 100,000 troops land in Northern Arcadia from Hawaii (Joint New Granadian-Belkan Protectorate) quickly meeting up with Aztláni forces after a quick successful offensive against the now disorganized Arcadian Forces. In addition to this victory, the Second Congress of the Fascist Internationale takes place as Francisco Guerra proposes the formation of a League of Fascists with Aztlán and Texas along with an total intervention in Savannah in order to help the Ohio Nationalists (Mod Response Needed). During the Invasion of Arcadia the F-1 Light Tanks see their first action as plans are made to introduce new tank designs as the Army Modernization Program continues. In addition the New Granadian Population reaches 18 million people this year according to the 1935 Census as the number of troops reaches 11.2 million soldiers as New Granada continues its military expansion program. This year six more D-Boats are built as a New Naval Program is made to expand the New Granadian Navy which is merged with the Army Modernization Prorgram. As the military reconstruction continues Francisco Guerra promises that soon, New Granada will have its place in the Sun and that New Granada will have its vengeance on its former enemies.
 * Arabia Dip: Following protection of Jews, troops are withdrawn. However, a request is sent to continue the immigration program under the new government.
 * New Granadian Dip: The New Granadian Government accepts and will allow the Arabian immigration program to continue.
 * Mod Response: Nationalist and Fascist organizations and nations from around the world attend the international, but many are hesitant to commit resources to the clearly failing Savannahan civil war.
 * Arabia: Following the embarrassing policy failure in Arcadia under the name of combating fascism, Mohammmed Mosadegh resigns. A snap election is held. A party rises, known as "the Realist Party," which advocates nativism, realistic foreign policy, and realpolitik alliances. Anwar Sadat is the new Prime Minister. Relations are repaired with the Fascist nations of Texas, New Granda, and Mexico. Meanwhile relations and trade with Belka, Swahili, and other states active in the region are improved. To be friendly with everyone is done, seeing Arabia cannot afford more reckless wars. More Jewish citizens are sent under the resettlement in the immigration program. Meanwhile, the Riveria of the Middle-East continues construction, as does Dubai. Duqm expands, as well as the Yemeni ports. Middle-class car ownership has expanded to 8% with the uppercases nearly entirely owning cars. The lower- and middle-class use domestically produced bicycles. Pipe drip irrigation is used to slowly push back the Arabian dessert, while solar thermal plants are set up in areas oil is not drilled.


 * Uniõ de Cádiz: Economic growth and progress continues under the well-managed rule of the the Technocratic Unionists. With international trade booming and the economy soaring, the Union takes initiative to expand its commercial influence. Shipping licenses are made nearly free and ships built in the Union are made to sail under the Union flag to expand the commercial power of the nation. By the end of the year roughly 30% of global shipping is done under the Union flag. The growing free trade movements across Europe see rapid growth in export industries, as Iberian manufacturing efficiency remains in the highest caliber. Herrero-Correia begins production of the HCM. 34/L, and several units essentially roll off the assembly line and into ships bound for Angola. Avia 367 sales remain strong, with over 500 orders placed in Iberia alone. The 247 is also very popular, but fewer are ordered. The Sobremarinho Colerica, with some minor adjustments, is chosen from among nearly a dozen contestants. The plane immediately enters production, with an initial order for 120 aircraft for land use and another 90 in a naval variation. Efforts to roll back the desert in southern Morocco continue and young trees now line the banks of the waterways habitability of this region improves but crops are still many years away. Madrid Radioworks continues to conduct research into the application detection and targeting power of radio waves. Overall population stands at 89.73 million after accounting for Indian migrants. Construction on the Gran Valencia-class continues, with completion of the class expected for 1937. The Intrépido-class also continues construction, but in a very limited capacity as few drydocks can handle the number or size of the current orders. These are expected in 1939.
 * República de las Antillas Ibéricas: The return of tourism begins to revive the struggling economies of the Antillas. The oil industry becomes the single largest employer in the entire island chain. A large refinery is constructed on Trinidad and large port facilities are also built to allow for transport throughout the Union.
 * Las Repúblicas Colonias: The Union Expeditionary Force, bolstered by another 100,000 troops from the Union Army, launches a campaign to retake the colony. The coast is subdued by government forces, but the interior remains in the rebel’s hands. Several attempts to capture cities in the interior are made, but guerrilla tactics on the part of the native population prevents these from successfully destroying the enemy. Armored vehicles are used to great effect in subduing the urban population of the coastal cities, but there simply are not enough tanks to overcome the whole nation. Several large battles are fought between government and rebel forces, but in none of them does the Union Expeditionary Force secure a sure victory.
 * Arabia: The Port of Aden is offered in return for an alliance.


 * India: The Minister for Transport, Devesh Mittal and the Chairman of the Indian Railway Authority, Tabrej Alam are convicted in the Rail Scandal. The ruling party expels Devesh Mittal from the party. A number of other officials involved in the Scandal are also arrested by the Central Investigation Department. It is found that Vimal Transit Corporation and the Northern Rail Company were also involved in the scandal. Aditya Vimal, the owner of Vimal Transit and Tushar Singh, the owner of Northern Rail are also arrested and convicted by the Supreme Court (More to come). The anti-incumbency movement leads to the Justice Party winning the state legislative assembly elections for Bengal, Vidarbha and Tamil Nadu. The growth of the railways slows down and the ongoing projects are completed. Expansion plans have been halted. Rail electrification projects are restarted. The Swiss-funded projects continue with construction of four modern coach and engine factories in Vishakhapatnam, Chittagong, Surat and Pune. The ongoing infrastructure projects continue while new ones are not started. The expansion of the dockyards continues and leads to an increase in the production of ships, both for riverine and sea transport as water transport continues to grow especially on the Ganges-Brahmaputra system, Ganges Gulf and the Arabian Sea. The ongoing agricultural mechanisation and modernisation plans continue, Phase 6 is started. Phases 3 and 4 are completed. The four Institutes of Agricultural Research established in the 1920s and the University of Seville play an important role in this process. Teams are dispatched by these institutes to help inculcate better farming practices. Agricultural diversification continues with farmers moving into the allied branches such as horticulture, pisciculture, sericulture, animal rearing, etc. Food grains are exported to neighbouring nations. The internal migration continues with people resettling the underpopulated South as Muslims move to the cities. Emigration continues to increase with more than one million people leaving India's shores each year to Africa, Europe, Arcadia, Laurentia and Uluru. Most of the migrants are skilled farm labourers and in some cases entire villages (i.e., the village community) move to resettle overseas. The expansion of education continues in the cities and rural areas under a uniform curriculum. Sanskrit, the de jure official language, begins being taught in the city schools as teachers become available. Cycles become massively popular and a large number of them are sold in the rural and urban areas, with most of these being produced domestically. The textile industry expands further, with a small amount being exported to neighbouring countries. The textile industry has established itself in the Gujarat-Sindh-Marthwad region and the Bengal-Magadh-Chittagong region, both of which are major cotton producing areas and have coal reserves and iron ore reserves located nearby. The German companies start extracting oil and natural gas in Bengal and Chittagong. The Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta Plan involving the states of Bengal, Magadh and Chittagong is started this year with Union help. A similar project is being planned for Kerala in the mid-1940s.


 * Imperial Swahili Federation: The economy continues rapid growth after the recovery from the great Depression. Agricultural mechanization is now spread to parts of the heartland and Somalia, where population density in rural areas has declined following urbanisation and the movement of farmers toward cities. Phase One of the modernization plan has been completed, which gave Swahili infrastructure and productive capacity receives a strong boost. Several companies of army veterans travel as volunteers to Arcadia to fight as volunteers or mercenaries in the numerous wars there. The Army begins several programs for development of tanks. With the passing of the deadline of the Malta Treaty, a new line of battleships are developed and placed into production to replace the currently outdated battleships. With the boom in international trade, Swahili shipping, organized in the liberation war, also experiences great growth. Radio companies begin expanding production as the rising income means that the lower-classes can for the first time purchase radio sets. Scientific research and development continues booming. With cooperation from the University of Sevilla, plant stalks, felled trees, palm fronds, and other organic waste are placed in the Somalia Desert for the formation of natural water sources. The film, literature, kibonzo and animation industries continue to rise in popularity.
 * Swahili Diplomacy to India: We wish for further academic cooperation with India under the framework of the GIOCPS.
 * Indian Diplomacy: We agree to further academic cooperation with Swahili.
 * Swahili Diplomacy to Iberia: We wish for improved economic cooperation with Iberia, especially in the field of shipping.


 * Kingdom of Burgundy: Work on the desalinization and draining of IJsselmeer continues. The DC-3 continues growing in popularity, making a name for itself as a reliable and dependable airframe. The Royal Army and Navy begin looking at a potential variant as a designed troop transport. Fokker introduces the F10 Elektra airliner, originally intended to compete with the Boeing 247 and the DC-2, its parameters are inferior to those of the DC-3, but nevertheless begins to see service as a short-mid range passenger plane. Fokker has better success with the introduction of the PBY Catalina flying boat, a long-range patrol and SAR plane. Boeing meanwhile conducts the first flight of what they call the XB-17, a heavy bomber in a competition for a contract with the Royal Air Force. While they lose the contract to Douglas’ medium bomber entry, the B-23, due to the prototype crashing (an automatic disqualification) the BRAF is impressed enough to order 13 addition planes for evaluation to be delivered in 1936. Douglas also introduces the TBD, the Burgundian Navy’s forest monoplane torpedo bomber. Similarly, Grumman test flies what they dub the XF4 from their test facility in Guyana, intending to pitch it as a carrier-based fighter. The Navy lays down a new heavy cruiser, named the SMS Kayl, featuring a reworked hull design compared to the preceding treaty cruisers, and is the first Burgundian treaty cruiser to carry the 5”/38 caliber dual-purpose guns. SMS Eisenbastard and SMS Guyana (the latter having been recalled from the Guyanan Navy) enter drydock to undergo extensive rebuilds. The radio wave experiments on SMS Graf Roosevelt prove promising, with the green light given to further development of what’s been called “radev” [sic]. Burgundian locomotive companies introduce the GG1, an electric locomotive and the first production locomotive capable of holding speeds of 100 mph. As such, it becomes an immediate favorite for passenger routes. King Rogier continues to extend an offer of negotiations regarding the status of the annexed Burgundian territories in light of recent unrest in those territories. (Mod response, please, since Solace is on hiatus.)

1936
''' With Arcadia clearly beaten, Aztlán forces the Arcadian government to surrender a vast swath of territory to Aztláni Rule. All Arcadian territory to the south of OTL Coos Bay is annexed outright and opened to Aztlni settlers. Texas independence is also recognized, but the government of Texas remains squarely under Aztláni influence. '''

''' The Army of the State of Ohio, reinforced by nationalists from around the globe manages to repel several offensives by Savannah. Casualties remain low on both sides, but do favor the Ohioan military. '''

''' The New Granadan Economy slows significantly as labor shortages plague the country, and supplies of household goods are strained to the limits. '''

''' The United Kingdom continues to develop its armed forces, and reorganizes its armed forces around a large expeditionary army and a semi-professional home guard. '''
 * India: With the Rail Scandal over and those responsible now in jail, the economy recovers completely. However, during this time the civil aviation grew rapidly and so did water-based transport. Now most of the mail services between major cities are conducted by airways. Two more airlines are set up this year. Now,eight Indian cities have aerodromes. Four more aerodromes begin construction. All of the 200 Zulfiqar fighters are finally delivered this year. The Indian Air Force now consists of 200 Zulfiqar fighters and 100 ATL Nieuport fighters. The Railways continue to expand under the PPP model but now with stricter rules and regulations. Rail electrification projects are restarted. The Swiss funded projects continue with construction of four modern coach and engine factories in Vishakhapatnam, Chittagong, Surat and Pune. In light of the Rail Scandal, a regulatory authority is set up for the civil aviation sector, the rules however favour the airlines. The expansion of the dockyards continues and leads to an increase in the production of ships, both for riverine and sea transport as water transport continues to grow especially on the Ganges-Brahmaputra system, Ganges Gulf and the Arabian Sea. The ongoing agricultural mechanisation and modernisation plans continue, Phase 7 (the last phase) is started. The four Institutes of Agricultural Research established in the 1920s and the University of Seville play an important role in this process. Teams are dispatched by these institutes to help inculcate better farming practices. Agricultural diversification continues with farmers moving into the allied branches such as horticulture, pisciculture, sericulture, animal rearing, etc. Food grains are exported to neighbouring nations. The internal migration continues with people resettling the underpopulated South as Muslims move to the cities. The agricultural modernisation plan has led to a huge increase in productivity, the amount of irrigated land has grown exponentially and similar trend has been observed in farmers' incomes. Because of a decreased demand of labour in the rural areas, a larger number of people have started moving to the cities. While many of them are able to find jobs, many choose to emigrate. Emigration continues to increase steadily with 1.5 million people leaving India's shores each year to Africa, Europe, Arcadia, Laurentia and Uluru. Population growth has also boomed and now stands at 1.6% per annum. Most of the migrants are skilled farm labourers and in some cases entire villages (i.e., the village community) move to resettle overseas. The expansion of education continues in the cities and rural areas under a uniform curriculum. Sanskrit, the de jure official language, is also taught in the schools alongside Hindi and the official state language. Cycles become massively popular and a large number of them are sold in the rural and urban areas, with most of these being produced domestically. The textile industry expands further, with a small amount being exported to neighbouring countries. The textile industry has established itself in the Gujarat-Sindh-Martahwad region and the Bengal-Magadh-Chittagong region. The textile industry continue its growth at a steady pace. Some companies start venturing into the chemical sector for the production of dyes, setting up small pilot projects near the industrial regions. A German company sets up an oil refinery in the Chittagong state. The Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta Plan continues with the construction of dykes and sea walls. To prevent industries from taking up fertile land in the area of the mega-project, certain areas are designated for industrial expansion. A similar project has been planned for Kerala and will start in 1944. The army consists of 400,000 active troops with 100,000 in reserve. The Army High Command under Gen. Vivek Beri decides to expand the army to an active strength of 500,000 troops with 200,000 in reserve. A massive recruitment campaign is started. The Union Government raises the Central Reserve Police Force with a strength of 100,000 troops. The military factories increase the production of the MP18, Stahlhelm and other weapons and support equipment is imported. Radio is introduced for regular use in the army, navy and air force. The use of the radio also increases in the cities and outlying areas. Telegraph and telephone lines are expanded with a number of communication companies being established.
 * You're not getting high growth and high emigration, those don't come together and make sense. -Feud
 * United States of Germany: Back in 1935, Chancellor Leidolf Napoleon suffered a stroke and he died in the hospital three days later due to respiratory problems. Over the course of the year, the German Volkstag debated about who should succeed the Chancellor, as there was no official succession law in the constitution. The debate only lasted for two hours and almost all of the Volkstag agreed for the Vice-Chancellor to succeed the Chancellor. The current Vice-Chancellor was Landolf Hilter (spelt Hilter, descendant of a previous German figure decades ago; Hans Heidler). In January 1936, upon his ascension to Chancellorship, Landolf changed his surname to Bilter and prefers for himself to be called "Landolf Groszermensch" (Great human) (little known fact: European German "ß" was turned into "sz" post-unification due to neighboring influences). The German Panzer I and II entered production as the standard light tanks after finishing being designed for a couple years. (Other tanks, aircraft, and ships that are already made from OTL are made by now).


 * Uniõ de Cádiz: Economic growth and progress continues under the well-managed rule of the the Technocratic Unionists. With international trade booming and the economy soaring, the Union takes initiative to expand its commercial influence. Efforts to expand this influence continue, and the trade fleet grows rapidly. A joint Union Merchant Marine is established based out of Alicante and a Merchant Marine Academy is constructed to improve the quality of the force. The growing free trade movements across Europe see rapid growth in export industries, as Iberian manufacturing efficiency remains in the highest caliber. Herrero-Correia continues production of the HCM. 34/L, and several units essentially roll off the assembly line and into ships bound for Angola. A militarized version of the Avia 367 is developed for use in the war in Angola, and proves highly successful as a transport. The Sobremarinho Colerica continues its initial order for 120 aircraft for land use and another 90 in a naval variation. The plane proves highly successful in Angola and receives an increased armament owing to experience gained in the war. Efforts to roll back the desert in southern Morocco continue and young trees now line the banks of the waterways habitability of this region improves but crops are still many years away. Madrid Radioworks continues to conduct research into the application detection and targeting power of radio waves. The company develops a Radio Detection and Ranging system, DARAD (RADAR), which is adopted for testing by the Union Navy and is first installed in one of the Zapico-D-class Cruiser Escort Carriers. Testing proves successful, but the devices are too large to be mounted conveniently, thus the frequency must be increased which requires a more powerful electrical system. With this goal set the Madrid Radioworks is contracted to upgrade the current system. Overall population stands at 90.31 million after accounting for Indian migrants. Construction on the Gran Valencia-class continues, with completion of the class expected for 1937. The Intrépido-class also continues construction, but in a very limited capacity as few drydocks can handle the number or size of the current orders. These are expected in 1939.
 * República de las Antillas Ibéricas: The return of tourism begins to revive the struggling economies of the Antillas. Oil revenues prop up the entirety of the island chain and migration to Tobago from the northern islands drives large-scale development of the oil regions.
 * Las Repúblicas Colonias: The Union Expeditionary Forces finally make progress in defeating the rebels across the north of the nation. The use of armored vehicles enables the military to throw back rebels from entrenched positions. Casualties for the rebels are extreme with 50,000 estimated killed throughout the war. Battles continue across the arid south but rough terrain and a disperse population prevent any major advances.


 * Imperial Swahili Federation: The economy continues rapid growth after the recovery from the great Depression. Agricultural mechanization is now spread to parts of the heartland and Somalia, where population density in rural areas has declined following urbanisation and the movement of farmers toward cities. Phase Two of the modernization plan has been completed, focusing on improving capital and productive structure in Swahili. Radio companies begin expanding production as the rising income means that the lower-classes can for the first time purchase radio sets. Scientific research and development continues booming. With cooperation from the University of Sevilla, plant stalks, felled trees, palm fronds, and other organic waste are placed in the Somalia Desert for the formation of natural water sources. Academic cooperation with India swiftly begins, as the Mogadishu Madrassah, the premier agricultural institute of Swahili, works with the Indian Agricultural Department to work on agriculture development. The film, literature, kibonzo and animation industries continue to rise in popularity. An officer of the Swahili Army, returning as a volunteer in Arcadia, publishes "A Report of the European and Arcadian Wars", which advocated for a complete overhaul in Swahili doctrine, organization and equipment. His views soon gain popularity in the army, which sees it as a method to get more funding. Tanks, armoured cars, and motorcycle development programs are instituted. The Swahili Imperial Army also expands for quicker response in war. Production of antiair, antitank guns and gas masks also begins as defensive measures against the weapons of this new generation of warfare. New series of Swahili ships also enter production. The Department of the Navy also begins developing better radio technology for use on ships.
 * Swahili Diplomacy to Belka: We wish to import military equipment from Belka.
 * Belkan Federation: The program to expand or modernize the Belkan navy continues to develop as the launching of multiples of the new battleship design this year (I'll specify tonnages when I get back to my notebook where I wrote it on Thursday). This also sees the launching of two full 27,000 tonne carriers the BFS Tokharev, and the BFS Dniester, with their full compliments. The ship is noted to be able to carry 90 aircraft and it is split between a heavy fighter complement of 35, a medium dive bomber wing of 30, and a torpedo wing of 25. The plan to build three more carriers with a life of about a decade and the next family of carriers will be built to last much longer. The Investment program into the colonies and commonwealths continues to pay off in spades at the expense of higher education causing some unrest in the colonies, as well as many more people gaining much better jobs as the colonies themselves begin to develop much more dynamically outside of the Belkan investment - which is surprising, and welcome, but also worrisome as it dawns on the Belkan colonial administrators as well as many at home that a time period where letting go of colonies may be coming and plans begin to be developed to hold onto colonies, release others, and begin the codification of the Commonwealth into a much more internationally equal organization between its member states. The Home front economy continues to develop well enough with decent growth hitting nearly 2.5% over the last few years. The Belkan army and air force also continue their own development as well with the new generation of aircraft being released. With a well-armored war fighter the Fogalev-40 or the F-40. The Intercepter version of this aircraft the F-39 is also released and ordered in heavy numbers. The Belkan close air support under the Visegrad Aerial Group known as the VARG-13 is developed and launched. The Belkan heavy aircraft development known as Damyan Aeronuatics brings to the table a triple threat. It brings in a heavy interceptor the D-14 the Tactical Bomber the DB-10 and the first of its kind, a long range strategic bomber the DBS-17. (All of these aircraft are equivalent to American, British, and Soviet aircraft of the time favoring american designs.) The Belkan war doctrine focusing on heavy support and firepower focuses heavily on its aerial corps as it begins not only building its forces with its first standard air corps but in major numbers. It places orders for nearly 1500 of the F-40's and F-39's, nearly 1,000 of the VARG-13's, and while the dual engined tactical bomber is put somewhat to the wayside, the D-14 and the DBS-17 are built in heavy numbers with plans to have nearly 500 heavy interceptors, and upward of 2,500 Strategic bombers with plans to expand the airfleet to unprecendented levels to cooperate with Belkan war doctrine. The Naval aviation division sees its own naval versions of these aircraft as the Belkan navy invests heavily into its new carrier doctrine over its previous battleship heavy focus. The Army sees its own growth as it pushed well out of its Light tanks and into its Medium tanks bringing to bear its new tank design - the Sokov 36 bearing better armor, and a better gun being able to punch well into other tanks armor.


 * Kingdom of Burgundy: the rapidly growing economy under the leadership of King Rogier and his supporters in the States-General lead to another consecutive elections win for the member parties of the Royal Coalition. The Royal Army receives the first units of the Rupspanzer II (OTL M3A3 Stuart), with designs already being finalized for a more heavily armed and armored medium tank under the designation “Rupspanzer III”. The Graf Bonapaart-class battleships have their design somewhat modified, instead of the originally planned twelve 14”/50 caliber guns in three four-gun turrets, instead they’ll be armed with nine 16”/45 caliber guns in three three-gun turrets. A third ship of the Somme-class aircraft carriers is laid down, part of a program to increase the self-reliance among the dominion Navies. The Boeing XB-17 undergoes continued testing, with refinements added to its design to improve its capabilities. The Grumman aircraft company introduces its F4F Wëllkaz fighter (OTL F4F Wildcat) to the Navy who, impressed by its handling, reliability, and its durability, choose to adopt it as a frontline fighter. Also this year the Navy and BRAF adopt the Douglas SBD Furchtlos dive bomber (though in the BRAF it’s called the A-24). Experiments with the radev device continue to prove promising, causing the military to approve development of a production model. The army adopts the 3.5” LaK 36 as its primary heavy anti-aircraft gun.

1937
''' Atzlan conducts a massive triumphant military parade in the Capital showcasing to the entirety of the New World their might as their massive army stand clearly as the most advanced, and the Launching of their new Carrier the Admiral Don Jaoao sees Atzlan pushing clearly into the naval front looking to challenge traditionally dominant powers in the Caribbean. '''

''' The UK rolls out hands down the most advanced Naval aviation aircraft in the world, and in a show of force deploys in a major training mission off the Coast of Swahili with its planes clearly outperforming Swahili aircraft in every avenue. '''

''' The Russians begin entering into a period of more isolationism politically but more powerful economics as their high quality goods begin to compete clearly with other high quality European goods on the global market. Russias population reaching nearly 190 million also takes position as the single largest land capable power on the planet bringing a fair share of fear to many of Europes nations should Russia turn its attention back to European expansionism. '''

''' In Asia some of the tributary economies continue to act somewhat independently of China attempting to assert some independence even so economically. Vietnam in particular as the vision of health even begins operating a military which begins looking into enforcing its own security and economic wants. '''

The State of Ohio reaches out to the governments of Savannah and Borealia offering peace with a guarantee of neutrality.
 * India: The general elections are held and the ruling party, the BRP is able to get a comfortable majority winning 201 seats of the 342 seats. The Bharatiya Ekeekaran Morcha (BEM) loses a number of seats and is only able to win 54 seats. The Justice Party emerges as the second largest party in the lower house winning 87 seats. The Justice Party becomes the main opposition party with Viresh Mathur, the Secretary General of the JP becoming the leader of the opposition. The four aerodromes are constructed. This brings the total number of civilian aerodromes in the country to 12. The Railways continue to expand under the PPP model but now with stricter rules and regulations. Rail electrification projects are restarted. The Swiss funded projects continue with construction of four modern coach and engine factories in Vishakhapatnam, Chittagong, Surat and Pune. The expansion of the dockyards continues and leads to an increase in the production of ships, both for riverine and sea transport as water transport continues to grow especially on the Ganges-Brahmaputra system, Ganges Gulf and the Arabian Sea. The ongoing agricultural mechanisation and modernisation plans continue. Auxiliary programs are launched to complete the process of agricultural modernisation and mechanisation. The four Institutes of Agricultural Research established in the 1920s and the University of Seville play an important role in this process. Teams are dispatched by these institutes to help inculcate better farming practices. Agricultural diversification continues with farmers moving into the allied branches such as horticulture, pisciculture, sericulture, animal rearing, etc. Food grains are exported to neighbouring nations. The internal migration continues with people resettling the underpopulated South as Muslims move to the cities. The agricultural modernisation plan has led to a huge increase in productivity, the amount of irrigated land has grown exponentially and similar trend has been observed in farmers' incomes. Because of a decreased demand of labour in the rural areas, a larger number of people have started moving to the cities. Many of them are able to find jobs in the expanding industries and there is a movement of people westward to the heartland of the Indian textile industry. The population growth rate stands at 1.03% p.a. The expansion of education continues in the cities and rural areas under a uniform curriculum. Sanskrit, the de jure official language, is also taught in the schools alongside Hindi and the official state language. Cycles become massively popular and a large number of them are sold in the rural and urban areas, with most of these being produced domestically. The textile industry expands further, with a small amount being exported to neighbouring countries. The textile industry has established itself in the Gujarat-Sindh-Martahwad region and the Bengal-Magadh-Chittagong region. The textile industry continue its growth at a steady pace. Some companies start venturing into the chemical sector for the production of dyes, setting up small pilot projects near the industrial regions. The Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta Plan continues with the construction of dykes and sea walls. To prevent industries from taking up fertile land in the area of the mega-project, certain areas are designated for industrial expansion. A similar project has been planned for Kerala and will start in 1944. The army consists of 400,000 active troops with 100,000 in reserve. The Army High Command under Gen. Vivek Beri decides to expand the army to an active strength of 500,000 troops with 200,000 in reserve. A massive recruitment campaign is started. The Union Government raises the Central Reserve Police Force with a strength of 100,000 troops. The military factories increase the production of the MP18, Stahlhelm and other weapons and support equipment is imported. Radio is introduced for regular use in the army, navy and air force. The use of the radio also increases in the cities and outlying areas. Telegraph and telephone lines are expanded with a number of communication companies being established. The Indian Institute of Metallurgical Sciences is established in Bokaro. Academic cooperation continue with Swahili and the Union. The now ruined Gulbarga University, established in 1410, is being reconstructed in the Bahmanid style.
 * Indian Diplomacy to Britain: (Please keep in mind that India and Britain are allies now). We request the purchase of naval aircraft (technologically scaled down versions of these aircraft or older ones) for the naval aviation wing of the Indian Navy. We also request British help in setting up our naval air arm. India also request the transfer of technology of older (out of production) aircraft models and help in setting up factories for the production of these models. Otherwise, we can import the more advanced in-production models from Britain. We also request academic cooperation with Britain (MOD RESPONSE, please).
 * British Response: The British refuse to export top of the line military aviation equipment and also decline naval aircraft citing Indias lack of a first class navy or even fleet carrier to support the aircraft. They do however agree to export civilian model engines s and some research cooperation. They cite lack of India's need of a naval air arm with no major navy to speak of or ability to construct said navy any time in the next 30 years.
 * Note to Mod: I was talking about land based naval bombers and fighters to take care of the huge coastline that I have because I don't have a sufficiently large navy nor can I build one.
 * Imperial Swahili Federation: The economy continues rapid growth after the recovery from the great Depression. Agricultural mechanization is now spread to parts of the heartland and Somalia, where population density in rural areas has declined following urbanisation and the movement of farmers toward cities. Phase Two of the modernization plan has been completed, focusing on improving capital and productive structure in Swahili. As part of phase two, several stock and commodity exchanges are authorised within Swahili. Subsidies, cheap land and other incentives are also given for the development of industry in the interior of Swahili, as it is now connected with the rest of the country from Phase One of the Modernization Plan. Scientific research and development continues booming. With cooperation from the University of Sevilla, plant stalks, felled trees, palm fronds, and other organic waste are placed in the Somalia Desert for the formation of natural water sources. Academic cooperation with India continues. The film, literature, kibonzo and animation industries continue to rise in popularity. Tanks, armoured cars, and motorcycle development programs are instituted. Two newly formed field armies are stationed in the border against Britain, where they work on constructing defensive systems. The construction is fairly publicised in news reports, as to signify the defensive intent of the Army. After reaching close to 30% proliferation rate in the regular army, the semiautomatic rifle, the Type 52, is now designated the standard arm of the Swahili army, as production expands and older rifle are phased out. Production of antiair, antitank guns and gas masks continues as defensive measures against the weapons of this new generation of warfare. New series of Swahili ships also enter production, with the commissioning of four new battleships with the retirement of four Zanzibar-class battleships. New aircraft designs are also unveiled (equivalent to Japanese Ki-10 II), which is no doubt inspired by British design, although inferior due to deficiencies in Swahili technology and industry. Several of the fighters enter production. Better radio sets are developed, in addition to a systemised radio doctrine, which allows rapid long range and short range radio communication. The technology is implemented by the navy immediately, with the installation of radio stations on naval ships, coastal defense stations and a small by significant percentage of the merchant marine through subsidies. As the Swahili Sea is one of the busiest trade routes in the world, it is hoped that the number of ships travelling on the sea, both military patrols and commercial shipping, would be able to provide early reports for suspicious actions.
 * Swahili Diplomacy to Britain: Following the incredible British show of force in the seas off Swahili, the Federation concedes to British power and wishes to seek a resumption of diplomatic ties and an improvement in relations following the tensions since the First Liberation War, such as through trade agreements or cultural exchange.
 * Swahili Diplomacy to Belka: We wish to purchase fighter planes and infantry equipment from Belka. We also wish for an improvement in our relationships, especially after Belka's restructing of its African Colonial System.
 * Swahili Diplomacy to Iberia, Germany, Burgundy: We wish to purchase fighters and infantry equipment, as well as production licenses of infantry equipment.
 * German Dip: We can provide some licenses for MP34s and the Stahlhelm.
 * Union Dip: We are willing to sell licenses for trench-shotguns, and 100 older model air-superiority fighters for the defense of Swahili.
 * Arabia: Arabia, due to its isolationist policy, is fine with Britain patrolling the sea. Due to Greater Indian Co-Prosperity being effectively dead, to Swahili and Uluru, they are informed they can deal with their own Dolce Vita. However, a land army of 500,000 is raised, as well as many submachine guns and rifles are made, so in case of an invasion, a home guard force may be drafted. The Turkic regions see more development, and are preparing for independence in 1950. British limitations in Indian Ocean aren't really enforced, and that is up to Swahili and Uluru.


 * Uniõ de Cádiz: Economic growth and progress continues under the well-managed rule of the the Technocratic Unionists. With international trade booming and the economy soaring, the Union takes initiative to expand its commercial influence. The growing free trade movements across Europe see rapid growth in export industries, as Iberian manufacturing efficiency remains in the highest caliber. Herrero-Correia continues production of the HCM. 34/L, and several units essentially roll off the assembly line and into ships bound for Angola. A militarized version of the Avia 367 is developed for use in the war in Angola, and proves highly successful as a transport. The Sobremarinho Colerica completes its initial order for 120 aircraft for land use and another 90 in a naval variation. Further orders for naval-based ground attack aircraft yield the development of a dive-bomber variant of the Colerica, the result is the Sobremarinho Huracána, slower and more heavily constructed than its fighter counterpart the plane is equipped with dive brakes and can carry as much as 500 kg of bombs or fuel. Two variants, A and B, are produced to fulfil both dive bomber needs from both land and sea. Quickly an order for 200 planes is submitted as need for such an aircraft is of great importance to the war in Angola. Both planes proves highly successful in Angola, but their lack of range initiates a program to develop a long range bomber. Efforts to roll back the desert in southern Morocco continue and young trees now line the banks of the waterways habitability of this region improves but crops are still years away. Madrid Radioworks continues to conduct research into the application detection and targeting power of radio waves. The company develops a smaller version of its DARAD systems which are once again tested on the Zapico-D-class. These tests demonstrate extreme value and a general order goes out under which all ships over 5,000 tons displacement shall receive a DARAD system. Overall population stands at 90.88 million after accounting for Indian migrants. Construction on the Gran Valencia-class ends, with the completion of the last ship of the class. The Intrépido-class also continues construction, but in a very limited capacity as few drydocks can handle the number or size of the current orders. These are expected in 1939. Work begins to convert the Empresa-class into Fleet Support Ships which will carry aviation fuel, ammunition, troops, food, or water in support of fleet operations.
 * República de las Antillas Ibéricas: The return of tourism begins to revive the struggling economies of the Antillas. Oil revenues prop up the entirety of the island chain and migration to Tobago from the northern islands drives large-scale development of the oil regions.
 * Las Repúblicas Colonias: The Union Expeditionary Forces become bogged down in the south as arid terrain, large expanses of lightly inhabited country, and poor infrastructure prevent the use of large armored formations. Thus, cavalry are re-introduced as a tactical element, as well as combat-cars which are more successful in traversing the terrain.
 * Belkan Federation: The Federation suffers a leadership setback as its Vozhd dies in office due to a heart attack forcing flash elections of one of the Supreme Soviet members to replace him for the remainder of his three years in term. A quick and decisive campaign through the Supreme Soviet sees an ambitious man take power, Boris Sevchenko. There is a massive uproar as his policies regarding the colonies are not exactly par the course and he makes waves some of them not good. He puts out "The Manisfesto of Sevchenko" which details a legitimate course for the liberation of Belkas far flung colonies and the structuring of a stable long term partnership with most if not all of them if at all possible. Many of the hard-line imperials in the government reject it, but many seeing that Belka must focus on keeping the colonies at all costs even it it means by force. The other camp, the Liberationists see the colonies as prime candidates for economic expansion and investment and that they must be made partners in a grand alliance of immense proportions. The situation is met with massive fanfare in the colonies although many see the wait, to nearly 1960 to be unjust with many of the more underdeveloped regions in Central Africa seeking earlier independence. The Belkans practically purchase Ethiopian membership with a promise of further investment, and the granting overlordship of what has been called "West Abysynnia" for decades even though it was just a nationalist call to the Ethiopians to claim more land. The Ethiopian King Baeda Haile and his upper court agrees and requests a turnover of the territory by 1950 which the new Vozhd agrees with. The Vozhd also manages to narrowly pass the elevation acts which grants nearly full self government to Manila and Burma. Their restructuring in time results in the rise of two Federations. Both of which follow the Belkan model closely which in their first acts of self government not only begin building up their own armed forces, but also pledge their close alliance with their former overlord citing "vast economic and strategic incentives" to remain closely aligned and supportive even allowing Basing rights for the Belkan fleet in each nations largest port. It seems to be that their only commitments left are the vast economic entanglements with Belka due to favorable partnerships, and assisting Belka in future wars. In Africa further, Zaire also expresses interest in the agreement as they have much to gain as a mass resource exporter to the future alliance/economic partnership. In Egypt the situation is met with more hostility as the intent of Belka to maintain control of Gaza and the Suez Canal leads to mass rioting in the streets and even the raiding of an armory in Alexandria. This small revolt is put down brutally and all of the instigators are executed quickly and the Belkan and loyal Egyptians forces are used to keep control even though their own independence has been slated for 1960. The Vozhd also makes clear cut delineations of which territories will remain with the Federation following the granting of independence. This leaves enclaves and small islands unable to handle themselves without outside governance under Belkan control. Port Durestovs governance is expanded to include Macau and the two cities with a nearly 50% Belkan makeup are granted entrance as full states of the Federation with clear voting rights. Their representatives are brought into the Soviets and Supreme Soviet later in the year. The Belkan admiralty are clearly concerned with the development of the British naval aviation and begin developing their own countering designs improving upon many of existing designs. The Belkan aerial fleet and armored corps are also expanded significantly focusing heavily on the two biggest geopolitical threats to Belka, Russia and Arabia. Even with decent relations developing with Arabia, and Russias growing isolation, the threat of both to Belka remains clear. The development of the navy continues as the last two fleet carriers look to be finished next year. The Belkan army while standing at 1.5 million is clear that it must maintain a powerful and easily mobilized force and begins denoting two years of Federal service of all those turning 18 every year hoping to be able to quickly inflate numbers with a quickly mobilized forced while the Reserves are called up. The current situation leaves nearly two million young adults entering the federal service (anything from military to non-military federal work) entering any given year with Reserves counting at nearly 14 million. Interestingly enough a high quality synthetic oil and rubber industry pops up in Belgrad with other smaller plants opening up. Many of these seem to be clearly geared toward supporting a war effort while imports remain the standard for the civilian economy. The settling of Western Anatolia continues with many building their homes in the relatively empty countryside and some cities, nearly ghost towns, are filled back up and modernization programs taken up. The Highway system after years of building is finally completed as the entire country is linked including to Asia minor as a massive bridge now stands over the Bosphorus allowing ships of all sizes to pass underneath, and allowing traffic across the straits in a much speedier fashion than before.
 * United States of Germany: This year marks another advancement in German air force policies and theories. The German air force was keen to develop strategic bombing capabilities against its enemies. However, economic and geopolitical considerations had to take priority. The German air power theorists continued to develop strategic theories, but emphasis was given to army support, as Germany was a Great power and expected to face ground operations following any declaration of hostilities. The German air force, poor accuracy from level bombers in 1937 led the German air force to turn to a new method: dive-bombing. The latter could achieve far better accuracy against tactical ground targets than heavier conventional bombers. Dive bombers could achieve better results at a reduction of cost along with increased accuracy. The recent develop and production of the German Junkers Ju 87 (or Stuka) (OTL Stuka), had been a launching point for this new strategy.


 * Kingdom of Burgundy: The aircraft carrier SMS Somme is commissioned into the navy, the first of its class to be completed. The new battleships SMS Graf Bonapaart and SMS Kinnig Robert de Hummer are launched and begin fitting out, with the former expected to be commissioned in 1938. The battleship SMS Eisenbastard is recommissioned after an extensive two-year rebuild, which involved the removal of its amidships turret to allow the installation of a larger power plant, which together with its lengthened hull allows for an increase in top speed from 23 knots to 28 knots. Its eight remaining 16.5”/45 caliber guns are replaced with the same model 16.5”/50 caliber guns mounted on the Lexington-class battlecruisers, the casemated 6” secondaries are replaced by twenty 5”/38 caliber dual purpose guns mounted in dual turrets, and 54 1.57” and 50 .8” autocannons are installed in its improved anti-aircraft. Finally, the Eisenbastard is the first Burgundian capital ship mounting the new MK 37 gun fire control system (same as the OTL system of the same name). The Fokker aircraft company test flys its new heavy fighter/interceptor, the Fokker G-1 Blëtz (similar name to the OTL Fokker plane, but the design is the OTL Lockheed P-38 Lightning). The Royal Army finalizes the design for the Rupspanzer III (OTL M3 Lee) and places an initial order, at the same time begins accepting design applications for the Rupspanzer IV.

1938
''' The United Kingdom continues its buildup, completing a large new fleet of escorts with a large contingent of heavy cruisers. '''

''' France, struggles to compete in the new European economy as much of its industrial base is undercut by growing industrial success in Czechia and Germany. '''

''' The United Kingdom completes the purchase of French Uluru for the tidy sum of four million Pounds and begins to fortify the small area. '''

''' Brésil and Aztlán enter into a minor naval race with Brésil rushing to fill out its treaty ships, expected completion of the new Brésilian Fleet is slated for 1939. Aztlán, bound by more strict controls develops a class of so-called “pocket battleships” which are nominally in accordance with the treaty, but are likely in violation of the Malta Naval Treaty. '''

''' Aztlán also works to develop a series of land-based heavy torpedo bombers and dive bombers. They also begin supplying Texas with modern ships to fill out the Texan navy in the Aztláni model. '''

''' Russia’s far eastern territories experience a population and economic boom as government investment in the region pull increasing migration from the west. A major trans-siberian railroad expansion is ordered to help facilitate swift transport and project Russian power in the east. '''
 * India: The Railways continue to expand under the PPP model but now with stricter rules and regulations. Rail electrification projects continue. The Swiss funded coach and engine factories in Vishakhapatnam, Chittagong, Surat and Pune are completed. This sets up a modern railway industry in India. A number of Indian transit companies start setting up depots, maintenance hubs and factories with Swiss collaboration or independently. Some companies start researching newer train designs. The expansion of the dockyards continues and leads to an increase in the production of ships, both for riverine and sea transport as water transport continues to grow especially on the Ganges-Brahmaputra system, Ganges Gulf and the Arabian Sea. The ongoing agricultural mechanisation and modernisation plans continue. Auxiliary programs are launched to complete the process of agricultural modernisation and mechanisation. The four Institutes of Agricultural Research established in the 1920s and the University of Seville play an important role in this process. Teams are dispatched by these institutes to help inculcate better farming practices. Agricultural diversification continues with farmers moving into the allied branches such as horticulture, pisciculture, sericulture, animal rearing, etc. Food grains are exported to neighbouring nations. The agricultural modernisation plan has led to a huge increase in productivity, the amount of irrigated land has grown exponentially and similar trend has been observed in farmers' incomes. Because of a decreased demand of labour in the rural areas, a larger number of people have started moving to the cities. Many of them are able to find jobs in the expanding industries and there is a movement of people westward to the heartland of the Indian textile industry. The population growth rate stands at 1.03% p.a. The internal migration continues with people resettling the underpopulated South as Muslims move to the cities. The expansion of education continues in the cities and rural areas under a uniform curriculum. Sanskrit, the de jure official language, is also taught in the schools alongside Hindi and the official state language. Cycles become massively popular and a large number of them are sold in the rural and urban areas, with most of these being produced domestically. The textile industry expands further, with a small amount being exported to neighbouring countries. The textile industry has established itself in the Gujarat-Sindh-Martahwad region and the Bengal-Magadh-Chittagong region. The textile industry continue its growth at a steady pace. Some companies start venturing into the chemical sector for the production of dyes. Some companies have started investigating the possibility of manufacturing rubber products and semi-synthetic polymers. Mechanisation spreads into the wool and silk textile industry. The woollen textile industry expands in Punjab and parts of the Rajputana state. The silk textile industry begins mechanisation in the Bengal region. The Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta Plan continues with the construction of dykes and sea walls. To prevent industries from taking up fertile land in the area of the mega-project, certain areas are designated for industrial expansion. A similar project has been planned for Kerala and will start in 1944. Radio is introduced for regular use in the army, navy and air force. The use of the radio also increases in the cities and outlying areas. Telegraph and telephone lines are expanded with a number of communication companies being established. Academic cooperation continues with Swahili, Britain and the Union. The reconstructed Gulbarga University is inaugurated this year in a ceremony attended by the Prime Minister. Jorhat becomes a major centre of trade in Assam. The Indian Civil Aviation industry is given a boost with the import of British Engines and Civilian aircraft models. As a result, spare parts for British aircraft are more easily available and maintenance costs also go down for British aircraft. As a result several companies start importing British models over others. With British research cooperation and engines, some Indian companies begin researching a small all-metal monoplane that can be used on makeshift airfields and that which could work properly in Indian weather conditions.
 * Indian Diplomacy to Britain, Germany, the Union, Burgundy and Belka: In a last attempt before starting the project, the Indian Navy sends out requests to all these nations requesting the purchase (of in-production aircraft or licences of older models) of maritime reconnaissance aircraft and land based naval bombers.
 * Burgundian Dip: Burgundy extends an offer for India to lisence build Burgundian naval aircraft, as well as offering naval assistance.
 * Indian Diplomacy: India gladly accepts the licenses and Burgundian help with the navy with Burgundy having already helped in setting up Indian dockyards. Because we lack the capabilities for the manufacture of such aircraft, we request the Burgundian companies to partner with Indian companies and set up factories (small) in India and the Burgundian companies can independently set up other factories to manufacture machine tools required for their production (or you can just import them to India).
 * Union Diplomacy: The Union offers India a Pact of Friendship, a mutual defense and economic pact which shall be accompanied by the sale of 50 modern torpedo bombers of the Huracána A type. A further 25 long range naval scout planes are offered, and the Union offers to build a 15,000 ton light carrier.
 * Indian Diplomacy: We gladly accept the Pact of Friendship and the mutual defence and economic pacts further solidifying our relationship. We grant the Union Navy berthing rights in our ports. We agree to the sale of the naval bombers and also agree to the sale of the naval scout planes. We also agree to the construction of the 15,000 ton light carrier.
 * Indian Diplomacy to Britain: The Indian Navy requests the construction of a 14,000 ton aircraft carrier and also request Britain to supply the required aircraft.
 * British Diplomacy: The UK refuses, citing a lack of available shipyard space given its own naval projects.


 * Arabia: The Britain naval buildup in the Indian Ocean is ignored, despite it violating a treaty. Saad Harir, the current Prime Minister remarks, "The Indian Ocean states can deal with their own Dulce Vita. This treaty is very old, and Britain is only acting within its former backyard." However, he arms the land force and fortifies the coast, just in case. Meanwhile, leftists criticize him for ignoring a "fascistic" Britain. Saad Hariri says, showing his coarse style "I don't give a shit about Uluru. I don't give a shit about Swahili. Arabia should not have gotten involved there in the first place." A conference is offered to Britain, to discuss ways Britain will be satisfied. (Mod Response). Of course, the left hates this, but it goes on anyway.
 * Uniõ de Cádiz: Economic growth and progress continues under the well-managed rule of the Technocratic Unionists. The growing free trade movements across Europe see rapid growth in export industries, as Iberian manufacturing efficiency remains in the highest caliber. Herrero-Correia develops an up-armored and better armed version of the HCM. 34/L, calling it the HCM. 38/L. The 38 demonstrates supreme handling, and its weapon, a long 37mm cannon is able to destroy most other tanks of the time. An upgunned variant with a 60 caliber 50 mm gun is proposed (5cm KwK 39). Fontes also enters the armored vehicle market with a series of armored cars, the Fontes Vehículo Blindado de Reconocimiento, Fontes VBR (Sd. Kfz. 231 family) the cars are armed with either 20 mm autocannons produced by Sandoval or a 30 mm autocannon by Vento Arms (3 cm M.K. 101). This second cannon is further developed into both an anti-aircraft cannon and a cannon for use in ground attack planes. The Sobremarinho Colerica Mark II, with some minor updates over the Mark I, is ordered for 75 land-based planes. The Sobremarinho Huracána enters full production with several hundred of both the A and B ordered. Avia unveils its newest military design, the Avia BL. 16/34 Estragos (An OTL A-20 Havoc with slightly longer range). The military determines the principles of an aircraft like the Estragos are more than sound, and production is ordered immediately to help put-down the revolt in Angola. A chemistry working group out of the University of Lisbon, working to develop an artificial rubber substitute, discovers that mixing gasoline with a gelling agent creates a flammable and highly sticky liquid. The addition of phosphorus creates a disturbingly high temperature incendiary liquid able to be dropped by plane, launched by flamethrower, or even lobbed by grenade. The substance is named Napalm from the two acids that comprise it, naphthenic and palmitic acid. Efforts to roll back the desert in southern Morocco continue and trees now line the banks of the waterways, and habitability of this region improves. Orchards now dot the land, and the while the climate remains as dry as ever the effective use of water management and build-up of plant material in the soil improves the overall vegetation and avoids the plague of evaporation and runoff. Madrid Radioworks works to supply the entire fleet with its DARAD system. Overall population stands at 91.46 million after accounting for Indian migrants. The Intrépido-class enters its final leg of construction on schedule, and with more drydocks freed-up the work goes quickly. The conversion of the Empresa-class ends with the new supply ships bound for Angola with a cargo of planes, aviation fuel, and munitions.
 * República de las Antillas Ibéricas: The return of tourism begins to revive the struggling economies of the Antillas. Oil revenues prop up the entirety of the island chain and migration to Tobago from the northern islands drives large-scale development of the oil regions.
 * Las Repúblicas Colonias: The Union Expeditionary Forces become bogged down in the south as arid terrain, large expanses of lightly inhabited country, and poor infrastructure prevent the use of large armored formations. Thus, cavalry are re-introduced as a tactical element, as well as combat-cars which are more successful in traversing the terrain.
 * Belkan Federation: In an attempt to satisfy some of the members of the soviet and even the corporate community the Vozhd while recognizing some of these territories as still colonies, a payment is made to many local leaders or those who own the land in Zaire, Gabon, Ethiopia, Egypt, Burma, and Manila and mandating ethnic Belkans within many of the colonies and dominions migrate to these areas over the next 20 years as they are to be developed in similar fashion to Port Durestov which has proven to be an extremely successful ethnic enclave surrounded by a non-colonized power as it facilitates trade and give a self-built base for naval and army forces to help with power projections. This sees Port Karakasov (inlet south of OTL Port Gentil) Port Zinovev (OTL Muanda) Port Krikov (OTL Kribi), the Suez-Sinai state, Port Massarov (OTL Massawa), Port Sudarniev (OTL Port Sudan), Port Ramarov (OTL Ramree island, Mannaug Island) and Port Subicniev (OTL Subic Bay plus its currently small city). These regions are all bought outright from the owners inside the colonies which ranges anywhere from princes, tribal leaders, to the Dominion governments of Ethiopia, Egypt, Manila, and Burma. These are all slated to be developed at major port facilities and military bases in order to facilitate not only future growth to the commonwealth states, but also stand as major points of power projection and maintaining the alliances with the future nations and current dominion. At home the navy continues to develop with the Belkan navy filling out more of its battleships putting out its new 35,000 ton Super-Dreadnought the Vaili class. The two remaining carriers are completed (not sure if i did it last turn or not) and Destroyers, and all sorts of cruisers are built to begin filling out the fleets. Next year with nearly 75% of the fleet finished and many older ships being mothballed just in case including older dreadnoughts and battleships, the Belkan fleets will be redeployed to across the globe revamping the current system heavily. A Redesign of the Belkan garrison system is also developed with many of the purchased territories developed into full scale military bases first with the Belkan civilians within each of the regions to begin trickling toward them soon enough. The only enclaves to see noticeable growth in the first few months are Port Ramarov and Port Subicniev which see housing projects and the beginnings of a small port as well except in Manila where the existing city maintains a decent port which begins to be upgraded. On the home front the economy continues strong as new legislation to maintain fiscal security and prevent another collapse like the previous depression are enacted. The military is also expanded to nearly 1.75 million and the Garrison system sees roughly 50,000 men in a heavily fortified Panama, a few thousands in the Bahamas (except for its naval base), nearly 100,000 in the Suez-Sinai region which contains Damietta as well, nearly 100,000 in Port Durestov and a further 50,000 in both Subicniev, and Ramarov. This puts nearly 350,000 men abroad acting as defenders and the system sees a further 150,000 in Maghreb and the remaining 1.5 million at home. The aircraft fleet and tank and motorized divisions are also noticeably increased from last year with the Belkan army boasting nearly 2,500 tanks, and upward of 4,000 Aircraft and growing rapidly.
 * Empire of Brésil: The population reaches 95,000,000 this year. Trade with Europe, specifically with the Belkans, French, and the British has proved fruitful, allowing for the flourishing of consumer goods, industrial technologies, and cultural exchanges. With the economy booming, this decade becomes known as the "Roaring 30's", as the literacy rates improves and more young adults begin attending universities. Literature and art thrive, with some of the most famous books being created during this period, such as Brave New World, The Hobbit, Of Mice and Men, and The Brésilian Falcon. Rugby continues to dominate the culture, and urban development is seen across the more rural parts of the country as a means of making Brésil the most developed country in all of Laurentia and Arcadia. Military advances are made to better the position of Brésil against its neighboring powers of Aztlán, Burgundy, and the Mapuche. With this, the M1938 Johnson Rifle is patented and enters general production, as it will be the primary weapon replacement for the much older semi-automatics. The standing army is currently 800,000 in 32 divisions. Five divisions, totaling 125,000, remain active in Peru as a martial force over the general populace and Lima, which is jointly administered by the Peruvian puppet-government and the Brésilian government. The same is seen in Argentine, where five divisions remain active across the largely populated coast and the capital city, New Vichy. The process of making Peru and Argentine into associative states begins, and is scheduled to end in 1942. The first Brésilian-made tanks are created, with the KV-1 and KV-2 Heavy Artillery Tanks being put in assembly lines. Enrico Fermi, with government support and a proper team of nuclear physicists, are successful in creating the first Nuclear Reactor in Angra. Due to his research and knowledge in the field of nuclear physics, he is secretly put into a new government program for the possible weaponization of uranium and nuclear energy. The Brésilian Air Force is introduced to the new F4F Wildcat, which is properly tested, produced, and is scheduled to appear alongside the base air force in 1942 for usage. The Brésilian Air Force is currently tagged at 900 fighter planes, 600 bombers, and the soon-to-be-developed B-27 Superfortress Heavy Bombers, which would number 30 by 1940 and 50 by 1944. Spy networks are made in all Laurentian nations, as well as across Europe and Arcadia. A military treaty is proposed with India, as to further relations worldwide, with the selling of an annual 200 tanks and 200 fighter planes for a large amount of money (Player Response). Much of the stock to be sold is 10-20 years old but still highly functional, and by 1940, the stock will consist of newer military technology produced that same year.
 * Swahili Diplomacy: Swahili wishes to purchase fighter planes and other equipment from the Empire of Brésil.
 * Indian Diplomacy: We agree to the military treaty and establish formal diplomatic relations. We also agree to the contract. Migration to Brésil begins to increase.


 * Kingdom of Burgundy: The new battleship SMS Graf Bonapaart is commissioned and begins her working up. Her sister ship Kinnig Robert de Hummer is scheduled for commissioning in 1939. With the last two ships planned for the class cancelled and broken up on the slips, an improved design of the ships are ordered as a new class to take the place those ships would’ve taken. In response to the pocket battleships under construction by Aztlán, Burgundy's latest cruiser class is modified to counter the ships projected capabilities. The Somme-class aircraft carrier SMS Resoluut is commissioned, the second of the class to enter service. In a field test, a flight of B-17s stationed in Borealia take off and fly out to sea, intercepting and flying by the Italian ocean liner Rex. While publicly the mission is recorded as a training exercise, it was intended to demonstrate heavy bombers could be used for long range force projection (similar to the OTL Rex interception). The BRAF adopts the Courtois F-40 Krieghabicht (OTL P-40 Warhawk with Packard V-1650) as its primary fighter aircraft. The Borealian-based Arcadian Aviation Company test flies a new medium bomber it calls the B-25. Impressed, the BRAF places an initial order for 200. The Royal Army, intrigued by reports of Iberias Fontes VBR, puts out a request for a similar design. The Vaillant Motor Company, already the largest manufacturer of armored vehicles in Burgundy, responds first, with a working prototype, which begins evaluations in November (OTL M3 half-track). The army also adopts a militarized version of the DC-3 to use as a transport aircraft, and soon also begins using it to experiment with airborne troop divisions. The first battalions of the Rupspanzer III, called the Guise, are formed as the production lines begin building the tanks. Design work on the Rupspanzer IV concludes with a finished design, with it receiving the name Hasselt. The first production models are expected to be delivered to the army.


 * Imperial Swahili Federation: The economy continues rapid growth after the recovery from the great Depression. Agricultural mechanization is now spread to parts of the heartland and Somalia, where population density in rural areas has declined following urbanisation and the movement of farmers toward cities. Phase Three of the modernization plan begins. Industry in the interior of Swahili continues to grow. With the rising demand of Europe, Asia and Arcadia, the export industries of Swahili are also boosted, especially in the agricultural, textile and mineral industries. An export processing zone is established within Mombassa. Scientific research and development continues booming. After years of work, the Somalian desert is now lined by hundreds of small waterways, which are further reinforced and expanded by trees and plant material. Academic cooperation with India continues. The film, literature, kibonzo and animation industries continue to rise in popularity. Tanks, armoured cars, and motorcycle development programs are instituted. In particular, two different types of light tanks are developed, one more suited for jungle warfare (similar to Ha-Go 95), and the other more suited for warfare on the savannah (similar to Tank, Light, Mk III). Motorcycles (equivalent to BSA M20) and Armoured cars (equivalent to Bren Gun carriers) are also prototyped. The defensive line against the British and French in Aliwa and the New Territories are further developed. Production of antiair, antitank guns and gas masks continues as defensive measures against the weapons of this new generation of warfare. Licenses for the MP34, Stalheim and Iberian trench shotguns are purchased and enters production. 100 Iberian fighters are also purchased. Two Swahili carriers enter the fleet, with both capable of carrying 45 planes. Russom Mwewe 22's enter mass production and are piloted by highly trained fighter pilots from the Russom Aeronautics School and other Army training schools established in the Great Depression. Indigenous Single-wing planes are experimented with and prototyped within Swahili by the Army, Navy and private efforts. A rudimentary DADAR system is prototyped within Swahili based on foreign research and domestic efforts, while development continues.

1939
''' Aztlán continues developing its naval hardware, but steps short of truly violating the Treaty of Malta any more than the pocket battleships. '''

''' Germany and Czechia experience unprecedented industrial growth thanks to abundant industrial resources and liberalizing trade practices. '''

''' The northern regions of Texas and the northwest regions of New England experience an unprecedented dry spell. The lack of water causes what comes to be known as the Dust Bowl and the whole region is wracked by environmental catastrophe due to over-use of the soil, drought, and poor management practices. '''

''' The United Kingdom, under the highest levels of secrecy shifts its fleet to the pacific, choosing to sail in small units that won’t arouse the same attention as a large deployment. On the morning of December 7th, 1939, a sortie of nearly 300 naval bombers descend on the major Uluran navy base in the city of Boorloo (OTL Perth). The bombers carry out two strikes and sink more than one-third of the Uluran Fleet, amounting to one Battleship, one Light Carrier, one Heavy Cruiser, two Light Cruisers, 12 Destroyers, and five Submarines in harbor. A third strike is called off after Uluran fighters are scrambled from throughout the nation to repel the attack. Hours later, British troops of the British Expeditionary Force storm the border defenses of the Uluran Army along the frontier of former French Uluru. '''
 * India: The private companies start working on their own in the railway sector. However, the government keeps a tight grip with the regulatory authority to prevent any more events like the rail scandal a few years ago. A number of Indian transit companies start setting up depots, maintenance hubs and factories with Swiss collaboration or independently. Some companies start researching newer train designs. The expansion of the dockyards continues and leads to an increase in the production of ships, both for riverine and sea transport as water transport continues to grow especially on the Ganges-Brahmaputra system, Ganges Gulf and the Arabian Sea. The ongoing agricultural mechanisation and modernisation plans continue. Auxiliary programs are launched to complete the process of agricultural modernisation and mechanisation. The four Institutes of Agricultural Research established in the 1920s and the University of Seville play an important role in this process. Teams are dispatched by these institutes to help inculcate better farming practices. Agricultural diversification continues with farmers moving into the allied branches such as horticulture, pisciculture, sericulture, animal rearing, etc. Food grains are exported to neighbouring nations. The agricultural modernisation plan has led to a huge increase in productivity, the amount of irrigated land has grown exponentially and similar trend has been observed in farmers' incomes. Because of a decreased demand of labour in the rural areas, a larger number of people have started moving to the cities. Many of them are able to find jobs in the expanding industries and there is a movement of people westward to the heartland of the Indian textile industry. The population growth rate stands at 1.03% p.a. The internal migration continues with people resettling the underpopulated South as Muslims move to the cities. The expansion of education continues in the cities and rural areas under a uniform curriculum. Sanskrit, the de jure official language, is also taught in the schools alongside Hindi and the official state language. Cycles become massively popular and a large number of them are sold in the rural and urban areas, with most of these being produced domestically. The textile industry expands further, with a small amount being exported to neighbouring countries. The textile industry has established itself in the Gujarat-Sindh-Martahwad region and the Bengal-Magadh-Chittagong region. The textile industry continue its growth at a steady pace. Some companies start venturing into the chemical sector for the production of dyes. Companies have stared setting up factories for the production of rubber products and semi-synthetic fibres. Mechanisation spreads into the wool and silk textile industry. The woollen textile industry expands in Punjab and parts of the Rajputana state. The silk textile industry begins mechanisation in the Bengal region. The Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta Plan continues with the construction of dykes and sea walls. A similar project has been planned for Kerala and will start in 1944. Radio is introduced for regular use in the army, navy and air force. The use of the radio also increases in the cities and outlying areas. Telegraph and telephone lines are expanded with a number of communication companies being established. Academic cooperation continues with Swahili, Britain and the Union. With a strict regulatory authority in the Railway Sector, demand for civil aviation continues to rise. The Burgundian companies begin constructing factories with the help of Indian partners. India starts receiving the Union and Brésilian planes and Brésilian tanks. A second armoured division is set up, the first one was armed with the Cub of Babylon tanks (armoured cars) imported from Arabia. The Indian Air Force starts expanding and sets up a new base in Chittagong. The taxes are raised slightly to cope up with the increased military expenditure. However, tax revenues have continued to increase with increased economic growth. The Indian Civil Aviation industry continues to grow. With British research cooperation and engines, some Indian companies begin researching a small all-metal monoplane that can be used on makeshift airfields and that which could work properly in Indian weather conditions. The Navy is put on alert as tensions rise in the Indian Ocean Region.
 * Indian Diplomacy to Brésil: We request Brésil to abolish import tariffs for the the import of consumer goods into Brésil from India. This would allow Brésilian industries to focus on producing arms and ammunition in light of the Aztláni and New Granandian military expansion.
 * Arabia Dip: Seeing as you are the last remaining state that is acting logical in the region, and not confrontational, investments via oil money go into Indian infrastructure as a reward.


 * Imperial Swahili Federation: The economy continues rapid growth after the recovery from the great Depression. Agricultural mechanization is now spread to parts of the heartland and Somalia, where population density in rural areas has declined following urbanisation and the movement of farmers toward cities. Phase Three of the modernization plan continues. Industry in the interior of Swahili continues to grow. With the rising demand of Europe, Asia and Arcadia, the export industries of Swahili continue to increase. Light industries and textile industries begin experiencing growth. More export processing zone are set up within major coastal cities and also inland industrial centers, which has benefited from the vastly improved transportation networks. The Special Jurisdiction Zone of Kismayo also establishes an export processing zone, and benefitting from free trade regulations, soon become the center of much foreign investment. Scientific research and development continues booming. After years of work, the Somalian desert is now lined by hundreds of small waterways, which are further reinforced and expanded by trees and plant material. Academic cooperation with India continues. The film, literature, kibonzo and animation industries continue to rise in popularity. The defensive line against the British and French in Aliwa and the New Territories are further developed. Production of anti-air, anti-tank guns and gas masks continues as defensive measures against the weapons of this new generation of warfare. Tanks, aircraft, armoured cars and motorcycles also continue production. The DADAR system is further improved for the specific demands of the Swahili navy. With the drastically lowered cost of radios, they are now issued en masse to the navy and the army. Another four battleships are commissioned to replace the Mtwara-class dreadnoughts. The department of navy begins to investigate specialized destroyers. Swahili sends humanitarian aid to Uluru, especially to those affected by the British attack. Swahili offers to mediate a peace conference between Uluru and Britain. 
 * Swahili Diplomacy: We offer to sell seven battleships to other countries.
 * Swahili Diplomacy to India: We wish to begin military cooperation and drills in the Indian Ocean, citing the rising tensions.


 * Kingdom of Burgundy: Boeing introduces a civilian version of the B-17 heavy bomber, called the 307. While the production model has a range approaching 2,000 miles, a modified version of the plane makes the first trans-Atlantic flight of a non-flying boat heavier than air craft. With that flight as a show of its capabilities, the aircraft is placed on the market to domestic and foreign and foreign buyers. The battleship SMS Kinnig Robert de Hummer, sister ship to SMS Graf Bonapaart, is commissioned and begins working up. She also the first Burgundian capital ship to be completed with a MK37 GFCS. Arcadian Aviation test flies the prototype for its new fighter project, dubbed the AA-73 Hengscht. Meanwhile, the navy oversees the test flight of Voughts prototype naval fighter, the XFU-1 Korsar, as well as a naval dive bomber from Courtois, the XSB2C-1 Hälldaucher, toward the end of the year. Overshadowing those planes tested this year, Fokker test flies the world's first jet powered aircraft, the Fokker G-178 (OTL Heinkel He 178), under heavy secrecy in Vaud province. Impressed by the craft's ability to fly without a propeller, the BRAF authorizes Fokker to continue development of jet engines, looking to rectify the craft's unimpressive speed and low combat endurance. Under agreement with India, Burgundian aircraft companies Grumman and Douglas begin construction of aircraft factories within India to help develop India’s naval air arm. Until then, an initial shipment of dive bombers and fighters is transported to India via aircraft carrier.


 * Uniõ de Cádiz: Economic growth and progress continues under the well-managed rule of the the Technocratic Unionists. The growing free trade movements across Europe see rapid growth in export industries, as Iberian manufacturing efficiency remains in the highest caliber. Herrero-Correia begins the process of converting the earlier produced model to the up-gunned variant while production is switched over. The University of Barcelona continues its work and begins construction of a heavy water reactor. Efforts to roll back the desert in southern Morocco continue and trees now line the banks of the waterways, and habitability of this region improves. Orchards now dot the land, and the while the climate remains as dry as ever the effective use of water management and build-up of plant material in the soil improves the overall vegetation and avoids the plague of evaporation and runoff. Madrid Radioworks works to supply the entire fleet with its DARAD system. Overall population stands at 92.62 million after accounting for Indian migrants.
 * República de las Antillas Ibéricas: The return of tourism begins to revive the struggling economies of the Antillas. Oil revenues prop up the entirety of the island chain and migration to Tobago from the northern islands drives large-scale development of the oil regions.
 * Las Repúblicas Colonias: The Expeditionary Forces continues the full occupation of the country and serve to help repair some of the damage.
 * United States of Germany: Following an even greater period of economic growth and achievement following industries, greater access to resources for any side via trade has benefited them to this. Germany shows increasing willingness exploit this profound opportunity to be able to attain status of a SUPERpower, similar to that of Belka or China (but with more focus on economics and technology, and helping less fortunate peoples). From this new perspective that became popular through various books and authors. Germany becomes a hotbed for one of the first globalist ideologies with a vision of a technologically advanced world, this is called "Utopianism". This is not without criticism however, as the idea of a globalist society is not realistic. Regardless, this idea is a minority out of the rest and it has a long ways to go before it can mold itself based on criticisms on any front. Germany sent the first envoys to nations of Baltics, Hungary, Poland, Alaska, Arcadia, and Vinland to DISCUSS (or test the waters for) the possibility of a (non-military) co-operative agreement or an international institution based around nations with the goal in mind of advancement of technology and improvement of society at a regional scale outside of war. (Mod or Player response?).  If most missions are a success, then further envoys may be sent to other nations, mainly major ones. 
 * Alaskan Dip: We agree.
 * The Baltic Federation: Eagerly agrees to begin talks of this nature.
 * Poland agrees, but Arcadia and Hungary decline citing Germany's lack of international clout.
 * Empire of Brésil: The population reaches 96,000,000 this year. Trade with Europe, specifically with the Belkan Federation, France, and United Kingdom has proved fruitful, allowing for the flourishing of consumer goods, industrial technologies, and cultural exchanges. With the economy booming, this decade becomes known as the "Roaring 30's", as the literacy rates improves and more young adults begin attending universities. Literature and art thrive, with some of the most famous books being created during this period, such as Brave New World, The Hobbit, Of Mice and Men, and The Brésilian Falcon. Rugby continues to dominate the culture, and urban development is seen across the more rural parts of the country as a means of making Brésil the most developed country in all of Laurentia and Arcadia. Military advances are made to better the position of Brésil against its neighboring powers of Aztlán, Burgundy, and the Mapuche. The process of making Peru and Argentine into associative states begins, and is scheduled to end in 1942. The M1938 Johnson Rifle successfully replaces much of the older semi-automatics in the Armed Forces, and other weapons such as the M50 Reising and the United Defense M42 are patented and properly put in production for usage in the following years. Defensive fortifications are built on the Mapuche-Argentine border, as well as the Venezuelan-Brésilian border. The proposal to make Panama an independent international zone is sent through to Belka, and all nations in Arcadia, Laurentia, and Europe are asked to sign the proposal to make it effective, as they hold the most trade in the region. Military separatists and republicans are secretly funded and sent arms in Venezuela, as well as pro-Brésilian movements in Mapuche are started. The navy is updated, as to be able to hold it's proper tonnage in accordance with the Malta Naval Treaty. The needed ships are put in production. The Swahili and Indian offers are accepted.
 * Burgundian Dip: Burgundy supports the Panama proposal.
 * Aztláni Dip: We oppose such a proposal as Panama is clearly New Granadian Territory and such act must be made at the approval of the New Granadian Government.