The Ming Dynasty still rules over the vast lands of China. On the other side of the world, the Hundred Years War continues between England and France. Europe is still stuck in the old ways of feudalism and chivalry while the notions of a New World are considered figments of the imagination.
We welcome you to the long-awaited fourth expansion of that immortal series. Welcome to Principia Moderni IV! Starting in 1400 AD, this is the dawn of the modern world and the tail end of the Middle Ages. The Renaissance is just kicking off in Europe, while the nations in the western side of the continent are locked in the last gasp of the Hundred Years War. The Muslim world is still reeling from the invasions of Turks and Mongols, with the Caliphate resting in the collapsing Mamluk Egypt and the Ottomans on the rise in Anatolia. Make it count.
The first game was the most successful on the wiki, leading all the way to the modern day with mostly plausible posts and little controversy. The second game reached almost to the modern day, but failed due to a plethora of ASB events and moderator bias. The third game was much more worthy of the first, almost running into implausibility but climbing back into a shining glory by the end. Riding on the latest reforms of map games since the end of PMIII, this is the most logical next step in that evolution. Remember, above all other rules. — have fun.
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The Game
1920
Tuesday, March 9th, sees the largest economic meltdown in Belkan history. Huge war debt coupled with little demand cause the markets to slide as panic grips the nation. The panic spreads across Europe as the stock exchanges in Valencia, Paris, London, and Novgorod all see similar losses. In Arcadia, Borealia's market is shattered and the government is forced to default on its debt. Brésil attempts to prevent the market collapse by implementing trade controls to no avail and by March 15th the recession is global. As of now the most impacted are the United Kingdom, Borealia, Russia, Belka, Arabia, and New England.
OOC: Y'all, this is extremely severe so don't say "Despite the recession growth continues" because I will be aggressive in striking anything along those lines. Failure to respond will lead to future problems as the recession will continue until sufficient effort to end it has been made.
France and Burgundy both struggle to pay their debt payments but manage to prevent defaults. Reconstruction efforts halt as workers strike without pay.
Fascist insurgents in Aztlán, taking advantage of the chaos from the recession succeed many local and provincial elections promising a resurgent Aztlán that retakes lands lost to the FSA in the north.
OOC Aztlán: No land was lost, as the deal was never sealed and was canceled in 1920.
In India Hindu nationalist movements begin to form with Fascist sympathies.
Trench Flu mutates out of existence with the last known case, a young man in Uluru dying in January.
Kashmir: Agricultural output goes up slightly. A new furniture factory opens in Layyah. A minor lignite mine opens in the south and the coal is used in the newly built 15 MW/PH Srinagar power station. 175 rifles of a design akin to the Short Magazine Lee–Enfield Mk III are manufactured and given to the infantry. Several schools, a furniture factory and a bicycle factory open it Jammu, Jhelum city, Mirpur and Haripur. Later that year, the head of the Loya Jirga, Majid Ali Hamza, make several controversial and negative public remarks in Skardu, Leh and Kargil concerning Trench Flu, telephones and mining. 42 die of Trench Flu in Rawalpindi and 20 are ill with it, 40 are ill with it in Skardu, and another six are dead and 130 are ill with it in Jammu. We isolate the victims in the remote Wakan Mountains and burn the dead ones' corpses. Medics and doctors across Swahili, Afghanistan and Kashmir are encouraged to volunteer to help out in more disease-prone areas. The flu subsides, not having killed as many people in ATL as in OTL and has had relatively no effect on the nation. A new cotton mill opens in Lahore and Skardu, but the latter one is burned down by a small gang of followers of Majid Ali Hamza. All military except for a 2,000-man rifle armed royal/Loya Jirga guard and the 500 armed border patrol will be disbanded by 1921 (if the civil war and separatist rebellion end). Trench Flu is nearly eradicated and a new furniture factory opens in Layyah. Later that year, the head of the Loya Jirga, Majid Ali Hamza, takes advantage of the flu and ousts the Maharaja, who sets up an underground regime in Gilgit. Majid claims that the modernisation plan is silly, to foreign and unnecessary. Layyah, Lahore and the other places that were taken from British India rebel and take up arms against Kashmir, since they want independence from all outside rulers of any kind. Royalist Kashmiri Lieutenant General Hari Rashive Gupta leads the defence of Pushkalavati (ATL Peshawar) from the riotous mob, who think modernisation is too fast and too foreign. The mob's storming of the city, is like all rebellions, a heavy urban bloodbath where almost as many Kashmiris royalists die as Majid lovers and Layyah-Lahore separatists, mostly due to the urban structures acting as quasi-defensive terrain. Majid scraps the modernisation plan and then he dies of the flu, but his firebrand son, Rashive Nikbar Hussani takes over. Minor pro-Bengal, pro-British, pro-Nepal and pro-Afghanistan rallies take place in Shrinigar, Jhelum city, Mirpur, Haripur, Jammu and Lehore. The government collapses and a fierce civil war breaks out between various factions. The Maharaja, Majid and Lt. Gen. Gupta call for international help, before it totally falls apart.
Kashmir Dip:We request the British establish overall control of the nation and declare it a princely state of India, before it totally falls apart.
OOC Dev: British India is no longer a thing and there are no princely states. Read the Treaty of Kerman.
Magadhi Dip: Magadh decides to intervene to bring order to the nation. A force of 5,000 is sent to re-establish control in the Jammu Valley and the Punjabi districts and hold the valley. This is as a GIOCPS intervention and Magadh requests GIOCPS member states to help re-establish order in the nation.
Kashmir (Royal) Dip: We welcome the Magadh intervention.
Uniõ de Cádiz: Massive demobilization, that is the undertaking which the Union faces. Much of the navy is scrapped or put into mothballs in an effort to save money which allows the government to continue paying the bureaucracy required for state function. Meanwhile, the army is drawn down to a small force of 250,000, and colonial forces are disbanded. With the war and disease over troops flood home to find wives, jobs, and peace. However, the economic collapse of 1920 destroys all hopes of finding prosperity in the peace after the war. The government, caught not unsurprised, attempts to shore-up the markets with monetary and fiscal policies designed to increase consumer demand. The national bank forces interest rates to near zero while the government, extends veteran's benefits to the soldiers returning from war. Bank closures are also ordered to protect people’s savings and a law is passed to insure bank savings, but it will not into affect until 1921. Despite all efforts, the collapse is too much for one government to stop and the economy crashes nearly 15% in one year. With unemployment reaching 18%, the government abandons its plan for fiscal expansionary policy and introduces cost-saving measure in an effort to prevent default. The shale oil businesses in Morocco all but collapse as demand simply disappears. The Iberian Sun Power Company hangs on through the government contracts it has for power stations, but no knew projects take place. Correia, Herrero, and Fontes all struggle but manage to at least break even. Avia also survives, but only barely. In the far south of Morocco, small greenhouses, humidified through wind and seawater begin to appear. These contraptions take advantage of the intense sunlight to rapidly grow crops in a humid but hot environment. Population estimates resume and discover that there are 56.12 million in Iberia, 16.43 million in Morocco, 9.03 million in Algeria, for a total of 81.58 million in the Union proper.
República de las Antillas Ibéricas: Thankfully, the war left limited damage on the Antilles, and with most of it repaired last year the islands are at least recovered from that catastrophe when the recession hits. Many resort to fishing as the islands face little economic opportunity and a collapse of business.
República de las Indias Orientales Ibéricas: The economy resumes with resurgence in the rubber and spice industries, however, with low demands much of the population becomes unemployed.
República de Angola: Angola weathers the storm surprisingly well due to its limited exposure to international markets and the much larger share of subsistence agriculture. Regardless, he impacts of economic calamity are still evident and many mills and refineries close.
República de Senegay-Guinea: Without extreme international expose the colony works mostly to integrate Guinea. The Dutch colonists there are given legal protections in a unique class, and are invited to stay. The economic situation, although not as dire as many places is severe.
Mauritania: With the region under nominal union control, warlords, tribal leaders, and Islamic clerics are courted in order to protect the Union's interests.
Magadh Dip: Magadh requests the purchase from the army and naval surplus of the Union in light of the demobilisation.
Kingdom of Arabia: The fully-industrialized economy steadily recovers from the war, facing a global recession that stagnates wartime level production. Natural resources are a necessary component of this production, which are imported through the cheap economic concessions of GIOCPS in the form of iron, oil, rubber, and uranium.True to our word, engineers and advisors are dispatched all current members of GIOCPS develop their industrialization, unless opted out of it. These resources are heavily refined in Arabia before domestic and external consumption. The "Game Theory" of Labor Minister Ismail Ayyob has helped further progress this economic development. Unemployment rises to 9% and stays plateaued at that point. Further urbanization development spreads across northern Oman and Bahrain. However, the economy is further threatened by the economic depression suffered across the western world, and as a result growth of production is stagnated in most sectors for the foreseeable future. Furthermore, the war-time spending of the federal government as well as the current military restructure has caused a severe deficit on the federal government. In order to combat this, the Shay Al-Nass downsizes the land military considerably, as more troops are pulled out of India in larger numbers. As the collective nations in GIOCPS have a full monopoly on the combined natural resources of the southern hemisphere, external sales of these resources are slightly increased, to balance the current lack of demand. Furthermore, the naval program is refocused, constructing more heavy cruisers and corvettes, being much cheaper than battleships, as well as investment in small air fighters. The Shay Al-Nass reaches out to the nations that are currently decommissioning ships from the Great War, offering to buy these ships with immediate cash. This includes Burgundy, Borealia, France, Cádiz, and Belka (RESPONSE). Training for Olympic Games resumes after the end of our conflicts. In anticipation of the oncoming Naval Treaty, the Minister of Commerce Issa Bard prepared a statement before the Shay Al-Nass on February 12: "We will settle for nothing less than the navy required to maintain the safety and mutual benefit of GIOCPS. The Caliphate of ancient days held a fraction of that responsibility, and our navy would make Rahim the Wise roll in his grave". As a result of the great depression, many impoverished Arabs begin immigrating in vast numbers to other parts of the world. Hundreds of thousands have settled on the eastern side of the Zaragos Mountains, forming large Arab communities within the regions of Iran. A movement also forms for migrating to better opportunity in Belkan Maghreb, which gains tens of thousands of followers this year. Another movement of a couple of thousands immigrate to Arcadia, being the first major Muslim immigration to the New World since the Caliphate.
Magadhi Diplomacy: It is advised that the GIOCPS nations create area specific combined naval task forces.
Burgundian Dip: The Burgundian Navy and States-General approve the sale of the three Südleche Bucht-class, the two Normandië-class, and the SMS Thanet battlecruisers. It is also offered that Burgundy be contracted by Arabia to assist in the development of dock and harbor improvements so Arabia can properly operate and refit the ships.
Magadhi Dip to Burgundy: Magadh requests the purchase of some of the destroyers, light cruisers, and submarines that have been decommissioned. Magadh would also contract Burgundy to assist in the development of naval assets.
Burgundian Dip to Magadh: The sale of decommissioned ships to Magadh is approved, and Burgundy agrees to the Magadhi contract to help them in the development of naval assets.
No, This is a Great Depression level event. -Steph
Fixed.
Bengal/Magadh: Exports increase rapidly as trade with the GIOCPS nations increases. In order to better supplement our need for military resources, the Council reaches out to the nations that are currently decommissioning ships and downsizing their army, offering to buy these ships and weapons with immediate cash. This includes Burgundy, Borealia, France, Cádiz, and Belka (RESPONSE). Uranium and iron ore mines are being established with a total of five opening up this year. The modern curriculum for schools is established and colleges open up for the training of teachers and professors. The old canal systems established in the late 18th and early 19th century are being upgraded. The Uzair Ahmed Khan Academy for training of civil servants is established in Chittagong. The flu subsidies, having killed five-to-six million people in Magadh. The flu pandemic is carefully studied by the Council and an advisory committee is set up. Apart from the Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha systems of medicine which are already well established in the nation, new medical colleges will be set up in all the major cities. With Arabian help, the Magadh School of Mines is established in Dhanbad. The council sets up the Department of Industries and Mines. Professionals from the western world are recruited and are given incentives to resettle, especially from nations that are suffering an economic collapse (namely United Kingdom, Borealia, Russia, Belka and New England). These professional aid in the setting up of medical colleges and the modernisation of the universities. The Magadhi Armed Forces are established consisting of the Army and the Navy. The Magadhi Police Force is also established. To fulfill the demands of the defence and police forces, it is decided that a large military-industrial complex will be set up in the Asansol-Raniganj area, conveniently located near iron ore and coal deposits. Work starts immediately. The Council starts working on a Constitution. Mahatma Gandhi continues to tour India.
Nope, Flu hit India worse because it was a war-zone. -Steph
OK. -Dev
Fixed
FS of Arcadia: The Federated States elections are held with a predicted the result Lyev Fridrik Konstantinovich won 73.34% of the vote although many call on electoral fraud, many believe that certain people were rejected their vote due to them not being able to show their identity papers. Most of the people who can show their identity papers were second generation immigrants who do have Arcadian citizenship but no way to verify it. Due to this many were refused a vote which led to this result in the eyes of many. Some also point to the fact that many poor were bribed into giving votes for the junta. The government claims that the voting rate was 87.49% of the total voting population. Vincent Neri officially resigning as president and getting power over to Lyev on 3rd of February 1920. But due to economic recession hitting the Federated States right after his taking of power he is forced to ask some economy experts place in his cabinet. Ludwig Wachter being invited into the junta's cabinet as he is an economics expert that is in charge of fixing the economy of the Federated States. One of the plans coming out of a cabinet meeting is to change to form of payment to soldiers from Arcadian Franks to an amount of land depending on their rank and deeds. This policy being called SoldatenPolitik (Soldiers politics). Our government also makes from Den Krijgersmonde and Nathiëlsburgden a Militäradministration (Military administration) this administration is meant so these islands can be under a form of government which in this case is the military as all the people living on these islands are employed by the army in one or another manner. The laws followed on these islands are the laws of military, although in some minor cases of theft and more a federal representatives are allowed to work on these specific crime cases. President Lyev also officially withdrew the offer to buy land from the Aztlán Republic, as he says this action as an unworthy and unreasonable offer from ex-President Neri. Due to President Fridrik criticising the old marshal's actions as he sees this offer as only making enemies out of our southern neighbour and ally. The government also offers to help the Aztlán Republic to the feed the fascist treat in Arcadia, Arcadian Republican Army even calls for a Crusade against Fascism. The republican army calls on all nations to join the anti-fascist wall (Players request). Our translators who speak Russian are also forced to translate fascist works into the other government of languages so that the government's can study these movements further and further to extinction. Many politicians, workers and even farmers ask foreign governments to cut all ties to fascist warmongering. An Arcadian politician held a speech in Santo Didacus where he ended his speech with " either we root out all fascism or all of fascism roots out us. Be warned of this danger"
New Granada (Still in a Civil War): By luck the recent 1920 economic crisis does not hit New Granada as the nation is still locked in its civil war. With the Trench Flu epidemic now calming down the civil proceeds as it does as the Fontenistas managed to consolidate most of Northern New Granada under their control with the Veralistas holding a grudge within Central New Granada as the Syndicalists still struggle to consolidate more territory as the Veralistas and Fontenistas continue to prevent them from doing so.In Aztlán, the recent recession allows Luisinho Pimentel to expand the influence of the ANPF creating a new wave of propaganda promising to retake land from the FSA as the ANPF begins to infiltrate the Aztláni Government establishing a Fascist political party led by Pimental’s second in Command Jacó Corte-Real, the Aztláni Fontenista National People’s Party. As the the civil war continues the first major military operation takes place as a small army of Fontenista troops (approximately 30,000 men) move toward Ecuador engaging local Veralista and Syndicalist forces beginning the Ecuador Campaign as the three factions race to consolidate the region. The campaign begins as the Fontenista forces (30,000 men) move toward Piamonte intercepting advancing Veralista troops (20,000 men) defeating them near the city advancing toward the Nueva Loja defeating Veralista troops again and soon ambushing approximately 40,000 Syndicalist troops near Quito defeating them after besieging the city seizing most of Ecuador by late 1920. The Ecuador Campaign saw the first use of land ships (Nicknamed Naviterestria) by the Fontenistas as it contributed in their victories during the campaign. Other campaigns occur as Syndicalist forces attempt to consolidate the Province of Amazonia being defeated by Veralista Forces in mid-1920 with another offensive taking place with Veralista and Syndicalist forces advancing in Northeast New Granada resulting in a Minor Syndicalist victory in August 1920 only to be nullified by a successful Fontenista offensive in the region as the Syndicalist forces are kicked out of the region by November 1920. Though the Fontenistas have managed to gain some land the civil war seems to be long from over though Olavo Dantes promises that the civil war will end by 1925 as the Fontenistas have received support from Burgundy.
Brésil: The economic downturn throws millions into poverty. King Francis is shot by a young Iberian-Brésilian syndicalist named Alfonso Alimeida, who then flees to Iberia, pleading for asylum. Francis thankfully survives, but abdicates in favor of Richard de Medici. Due to the crushing poverty, syndicalist propaganda becomes rampant. To counter this, federal welfare programs are established, as well as projects to create jobs. Many tributaries of the amazon are dammed, generating power for a lot of Brésil.
Poland: Intermarium propaganda continues, and the depression hits the economy hard. Banknotes become worthless, so people are encouraged to trade, as well as very high banknotes being issued. Limited employment programs occur, for public work projects and aiding the Baltic States and Scandinavia rebuild. Also, government control over businesses is loosened, and to compensate soup kitchens are set up across the country. National Conservatism begins to grow in popularity, as well as anti-Semitic and anti-Russian propaganda.
France: With the war over, reconstruction begins, as well as demilitarization. Some small but influential women's rights movements are successful in giving woman the right to vote. A large number of Marsanist-Democrats succeed in gaining the presidency and large portions of the parliamentary after the war, and begin enacting reform as to combat economic decline and improve the employment rates, which have plummeted via war. The population stands at 48.1 million, with an estimated total of 2.1 million total military and civilian deaths from the war. A small sport, known as Futbol de Grillefer (OTL Gridiron Football), begins picking up traction among various schools and educational systems. The territories annexed from the war begin seeing general incorporation. The recently acquired territory of Dutch West Africa begins being incorporated into the French West African state.
Great Empire of China–Korea: With frustrations over Burgundian resistance in Indochina, China–Korea pulls out of the Treaty of Amiens but agrees to ratify the Malta Naval Treaty. With a worldwide recession, the year's naval program is postponed and only two capital ships, two heavy cruisers, six destroyers, and ten submarines are commissioned (for a total of 380 ships). To combat the recession, the personal income tax is raised from approximately 12.5% to approximately 15%, while a tax of approximately 25% is levied on luxury goods. Price controls are placed on basic commodities, and grain is purchased by the government to be stored in government stockpiles. To alleviate public debt, the government budget is reduced by 33% through the partial privatization of the welfare sector, as well as the cessation of social programs deemed unnecessary. Despite this, the war effort continues. An offensive on the Kanto plain (through the Hokkaido corridor) is launched with 1.5 million men, supported by 2250 aircraft and 600 tanks. A total of 500,000 men are stationed in Japanese territories under Sino–Korean occupation. A total of 18 dreadnoughts and 12 battlecruisers are dispatched to the South China Sea to counter the Burgundian battle fleet. It is accompanied by ten light cruisers (serving as squadron leaders) and 40 first-rate destroyers (fitted with anti-submarine mechanisms). In addition, 100 submarines are sent to target merchant shipping (preventing troop/supply carriers from arriving in Indochina and to disrupt supply lines) and to inflict damage on Burgundian ships prior to engagement with the Sino–Korean battle fleet. With naval superiority ensured in the South China Sea, Burgundian forces in Indochina are effectively blockaded and are increasingly deprived of necessary supplies to continue prolonged combat. In Indochina, a doctrine of inflicting attrition, backed by substantial aerial and artillery support is pursued. In order to clear vegetation, specialized aircraft are deployed to spray herbicides. Similarly, in order to demoralize troops, these specialized aircraft also spray poison gas and other potent chemicals onto the defending garrison – hoping to prompt desertion and incite revolts. The invasion Lan Xang continues with 600,000 men, supported by 750 aircraft and 200 tanks. Due to its proximity to China proper, offensives are conducted every two months (for a total of six in a year). The invasion of Southern Champa continues with one million men, supported by 1500 aircraft and 400 tanks. Offensives are conducted every three months (for a total of four in a year), aided by rapid infrastructural development (of railway and roads) in Dai Viet ensuring the movement of troops and supplies to the war front. From Northern Champa, the invasion of Cambodia continues with one million men, supported by 1500 aircraft and 400 tanks. Due to the navigability of the Mekong basin, riverine vessels are used as troop/supply carriers with great success.
Tibet (protectorate): Civic buildings are constructed in the capital of Lhasa, which is now inhabited by approximately 100,000 residents. Sedentary living is heavily encouraged, with the little available arable land being intensively cultivated. Agricultural machinery is utilized to maximize the production of wheat and rye, in order to achieve self-sufficiency. 25,000 Sino-Korean troops are stationed in Tibet.
Altishahria (protectorate): More mines are opened in the region surrounding Aksu, in order to harness the Tarim basin's abundance in minerals such as salt, soda, borax, gold, jade, and coal – most of which is exported to China–Korea. Large reserves of natural gas are discovered near Aksu, and as a result, the state-owned Altishahr Gas Company (AGC) begins the construction of multiple gas extraction facilities to exploit these resources. As an indirect result of this discovery, Aksu receives heavy immigration and becomes an increasingly urbanized area, with 150,000 residents. Lucrative minerals such as soda, borax and jade are the country's main exports to China–Korea. In addition to grains, cash crops are grown, specifically grapes, melons, pears, and walnuts. There is also a ranching boom, with land being converted into pastures or enclosures for livestock (mainly sheep). Processing facilities are established in major cities as preparation for further processing in China–Korea's textile mills. Korla remains Altishahria's largest city due to continuous migration and its position as a major break-of-bulk point. Various civic buildings are constructed there. 25,000 Sino-Korean troops are stationed in Altishahria.
Dzungaria (protectorate): In order to facilitate economic development, immigration to cities is encouraged by the Dzungar government. The Dzungar Oil Company continues to increase the scale of their oil-extraction operations, constructing more oil mines and oil refineries. In addition for supplying energy to much of northwest China, the company also provides many chemicals via distillation. 150,000 Sino–Korean troops are stationed in Dzungaria, two-thirds of which are in the Dzungarian Gate.
Dai Viet (protectorate): The entire population is placed under martial law. Grain stocks are increased. Fortifications are reinforced, while several arsenals and munition plants are built on major cities. The economy is reoriented to suit the demands of the Sino–Korean military, with the establishment of rubber plantations and mines to harness the rich mineral wealth of the mountains.
Free Alaskan Republic: Seeing the economies in the world falling apart and the president in an ever-weakening position, Prime Minister Dzhugashvili grabs the opportunity and seizes power in the parliament and the military, making the position of the position of the president de facto useless. The few generals and marshals of Alaska pledge their loyalty to Dzhugashvili. Shortly later, the presidential elections are held, Dzhugashvili wins with overwhelming 59%, while former president Iossib Kosalechky only gets 25%. This is due to the speeches of Dzhugashvili, where he admitted that Kosalechky was a good man who contributed to the freedom of the Alaskans, yet he was too busy with minor affairs and acted too slow on domestic issues according to Dzhugashvili. The new coalition of Narodniki and Vanguardists brings the two former enemies closer, as Utilitarist and Technocratic thought spreads further in the intellectual circles, both parties seem to favour the Technocrats. Beside that exports break down to a minimum as the great recession takes place. To keep the national treasury afloat, a rent is implemented on the lent oil-fields and mines (GERMANY RESPONSE, PLEASE). The Oblasts are also fully established - namely Yukon, Chukchi, Aleutia, Yekaterin, Nunavut and New Caucasus.
Imperial Swahili Federation: Agricultural productivity continues to rise with the introduction of industrial fertilizers, prompting a boost in population. With the British signature on the Treaty of Kerman, the war is officially over. With the death of the last victim in December 1919, Trench Flu has left a heavy toll on Swahili with over 5.3 million deaths. Demobilization begins and the acquired colonies from Britain are reorganized and reconstructed. Affected by the international economic recession, many factories in Swahili are faced with rising costs of imports and costs of production, leading to bankruptcy, layoffs, and unemployment. Furthermore, the fall of foreign demand for raw materials had led to many mines, farms, plantations and other production facilities reducing their scale of production and firing workers. The First Pan-African Games, held in Dar es Salaam during June 1920, however, did alleviate unemployment slightly through demand for the construction of sports arenas and expanded tourism from the sports games. Meanwhile, the global recession has also impacted Swahili Banks, albeit a bit less due to the Swahili economy not being completely integrated within the global economy. The general restriction in credit and weakness of the Swahili currency, which is backed in gold, has led to several reactions within Swahili. While the government begins to cooperate with Swazi mineral magnates to expand gold production, in many states of Swahili, alternative forms of currency and bartering are experimented with. In the newly acquired colonies and outer areas of Swahili, army tickets, left from their temporary settlement in 1919, is used as currency. In other areas of Swahili, cotton bonds, tobacco, and tea tickets are also used as currency. In order to pay for the war bonds and war debt incurred during the war, the Department of the Navy has organized the total seized assets from the Indian Ocean Campaign, a total of over two million tons in materiel and over 150 ships. These assets are given as collateral to several large Swahili banks and also the Department of the Treasury for the issuance of Victory Bills, a series of promissory notes backed by the seized assets (and their equivalent monetary value). Meanwhile, the assets are also sold in Swahili and internationally for gold only. In order to keep the national treasury, naval and army production is reduced, while some infrastructure construction programs are passed, with the benefit of the highly reduced wages as caused by rising unemployment. The Sultan asks to hold a GIOCPS conference in order to combat the economic recession. Certain strategic industries are kept afloat by Imperial money and foreign engineers are invited to settle in Swahili. Many unemployed travel to the newly acquired territories and other GIOCPS member states for work. The export of raw material to GIOCPS member states slightly alleviate the economy, although the GIOCPS member states are unable to purchase raw materials in such quantities as to offset the reduced demand.
Belkan Federation: The absolute meltdown on the Belkan stock market as well as its overflow into the International stock market is predicted but still its shocking, the scale of the depression which has hit has left the country in economic shambles, and millions run to the banks to withdraw their funds. With only 40% of the Belkan currency backed by gold the Belkan ruble collapses as many people attempt to withdraw gold rather than the ruble itself. The Supreme Soviet and Joseph Tuchevsky agree that the situation is out of control and with full approval of the Supreme Soviet the banks are closed for nearly a week preventing further runs on the banks. Unemployment absolutely explodes as millions are put out of work and unemployment stands at nearly 32% in just a short amount of time. The Vozhd himself sees a massive loss in his own investments which effectively wipe out his investment portfolio which turns him into one of the affected himself. Protests and riots break out across the country and even the police turn on the local governments forcing the Vozhd to call up nearly the entire domestic army and nearly 500,000 reservists. When the Generals refuse to come to the table to keep control the Vozhd agrees to grant up of three million veterans and the entirety of the current Belkan armed forces land grants in the African colonies. The entire military is effectively bought off with colonial territory as the Vozhd is forced to watch his army keep the peace across the entirety of the country. The first one-half of the year sees the meltdown accelerate as unpayable debts are called and the inability of the loan payments from Brésil and even colonial administrations forces everything about the current economic system in question. Social welfare programs beyond the basic services effectively cease to exist as the inability to pay the workers, fund pensions, and keep the social programs running effectively dries them up. The latter one-half of the year sees the nation itself somewhat stabilize albeit in a hollow shell of its former economic strength. The stock market limps along as private investment is near non-existent and unemployment remains extremely high. The Vozhd after much consideration realizes that for the foreseeable future the Federation itself must stress getting the economy up and running. Imports and Exports remain at an all-time low but ironically as a result of the collapse those still able flee to the colonies. Skilled labor and those who could potentially develop the colonies. The new economic ministers in the economic Soviet draw up a plan. While effectively destroying consumer confidence and the currency for the time being the Federation will abandon the Gold standard. The Supreme Soviet and the Vozhd discredit them refusing to go off the gold standard but do see value in the second part of their plan. The investment and development of the colonies in Africa and Asia into legitimate consumer markets opening up potentially millions of buyers and bringing Belkan industry from a slow crawl to a paced run once again. While initially deterred the economists of the Soviet of Economics remain true and wait for the depression to play out further essentially proving them right in the long run. Although the economy has essentially collapsed and much more has come to a halt, the Vozhd refuses to cut back on research and development for the military keeping large numbers of the research teams in full development paying them in either silver or products that would keep their lives effectively at a certain quality standard (their work essentially being for the lodging and care they are given as a result of their work) and while a realization that this may slow down the economic recovery, it is relatively well known in all circles that the Belkan army must be able to overcome many of the challenges of previous war with new experimental designs of tanks, aircraft, ships, guns, just everything are detailed. Things like aircraft and tanks are focused upon seeing their use in the last war and the necessity to discover all the different ways they could be utilized.
Empire of Uluru: With the end of the Trench Flu epidemic after nearly 3.6 million Ulurun deaths Uluru is finally able to enjoy the full benefits of GIOCPS membership and fully open trade relations with our fellow members. The quarantine of Derbarl is lifted and the city is reclaimed, and becomes a major port of trade with our Swahili allies. Although the Global recession hits Uluru hard and results in an extremely high unemployment rate of 13.79%, we manage to weather the recession relatively well due to already having measures in place partially set up to deal with a recession due to the previous short lasting one last year and we take full advantage of the The sudden millions of unemployed people by recruiting them as poorly paid workers on the various infrastructure projects that have begun throughout Uluru following the end of the year, such as the construction of the city to replace Karumba in the North, the construction of the Ulurun national railroad, and the building of modern medical centers and schools in the poor rural regions that were hit hardest by Trench Flu, which successfully brings the unemployment rate back down to a still high but not as bad 8.6% and results in the cheaper and faster completion of those projects. The genocide of British descended Uluruns is ended this year after 415,000 deaths, with most of the remaining 130,000 being deported so they don't spread tales of what they experienced. In order to distance the current regime from the action undertaken during the genocide (despite most of it being on the Emperor's orders) the genocide is publicly revealed, but is blamed on rogue elements and racist Northern nobles, with General Yarin Peewalla being blamed as the main ringleader as a scapegoat and being subject to execution via breaking on the wheel as punishment for "his" crimes (He is mainly blamed due to being a member of a prominent, noble family). This is used as an excuse to seize the remaining lands of the Northern Bakans and the execution of the Bakans themselves, with their families being stripped of all noble titles and forced to live as normal citizens. The genocide becomes known as the Grtturgar genocide, named after the largest internment camp, Grttugar. The Tasmanian war continues despite the execution of General Yarin, with his replacement being General Mougurra Suna, who continues the war (and the ethnic cleansing) with the guerrillas suffering many casualties and the losses of many battles, with several large insurgent groups being destroyed so a total of one-fourth of the guerrillas being killed. This campaign is made much easier by the withdrawal of the British support after the Treaty of Kerman, resulting in critical supply shortages that make routing them out much easier and result in their attacks being less frequent and effective. We assist Bengal in their intervention in Kashmir, with General Komer and the 100,000 Ulurun soldiers still in India having their tours of duty extended and being directed to Kashmir to help in the intervention. We request Arabian and Swahili assistance in the full electrification of Uluru, as a member state of the GIOCPS. Finally, we sent 49 athletes to compete in the Olympic Games held in Rome this year, and win many medals in the process.
Borealia: The effects of the global recession are felt, with the government cutting back in many sectors. A jobs program is created by the government to build roads, hydroelectric dams, bridges, nature preserves, and other projects, in an effort to lower unemployment slightly. The naval forces already in Asia continue to cut off China from Japan and Indochina, and the government attempts to negotiate a ceasefire due to both sides suffering. This year the Olympics are held in Rome, with this being the first OIympics since the Great War. Additionally the nation receives a bid to host the Winter Olympics soon. In addition the investment in seaplane carriers, this year an old ship is converted into a carrier for airplanes, and is tested in Asia for the first time. It is based heavily on the Burgundian project of the same nature. The territories taken in the war continue to be integrated into the nation, with representatives entering the national state from these states for the first time. The plan to leave the the occupied zone of New England is moved up, with its infrastructure, factories, and other war facilities that we constructed being systematically destroyed in phases as we withdraw. We continue to experience immigration, as the nation proper of Borealia was not harmed compared to much of the world, especially the other Arcadian states. And Borealian immigration to the colonies also continues, with many people being deported there.
Kingdom of Burgundy: Graf Theodoor van Roosevelt declines to run for a third term as Prime Minister. Without the popular head, the Conservatives new leader is the relatively unknown Julian Frese. This, combined with the worldwide economic crash, led to large Conservative losses in the general election. The National Liberal Party wins a sufficient number of seat to form a center-left coalition, ending 140 years of Conservative dominance in the government. National Liberal leader Willem Woltersom becomes the new Prime Minister. Some stop-gap measures are put in place to stem the economic bleeding. A tariff is briefly considered, but is rejected, with the government deciding to encourage as much trade as possible. Considerable effort is put into re-establishing the Burgundian merchant fleet. Hoping to keep unemployment in the steel and shipbuilding industries down, orders for new light cruisers and destroyers, modern replacements for those lost during the war and those decommissioned in the wars aftermath. Work on converting the Lexington and Saratoga into carriers slows further, both to keep workers employed, and for designers to ensure an efficient design. Despite this, four capital ships are commissioned, the Eisenbastard-class battleships SMS Sint Sigismund and SMS Austrasien, and the Lexington-class battlecruisers SMS Driemarines and SMS Kearsarge. The battleships join their sister in the newly reconstituted IV Battle Squadron, and two begin their journey to join the fleet in Southeast Asia, while Austrasien continues her working up into the latter one-half of the year. The two battlecruisers also join them. Merchant shipping in Southeast Asia continues to be escorted in the convoy system by destroyers, drastically reducing the effectiveness of Chinese submarines against them. Some 100,000 Sumatran and Bornean troops, and 50,000 Ceylonese troops (all of whom had not been heavily involved Troop-wise in the Great War) land in Champa to assist in the defense. Another force of 100,000 troops raised from Nieuw Zeeland, including a band (corps) of 25,000 Maori, land in Java briefly before sailing for Chinese Papua, launching an invasion.
Baltic Federation: With the influx of military supplies and support from abroad, the Baltic Federation is well-secured against potential Russian aggression. With the economic collapse, Federation President Pavils Jansons of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Baltica consults the leading investors and landowners of the Federation in an attempt to maintain economic stability. The large army, number one-half million men strong, proves to be a burden on the young nation's fiscal standing in the world. To that end, Preisdent Jansons decides, alongside the Federation Council, to impose a mandatory draft into the reserves of all men aged 18 (or 22, if attending university) through 45. These men are drilled on the weekends by professional generals - many of whom hail from abroad but have been sent in as advisors to protect the Federation from Russian aggression. This cuts down the total amount of government spending - which follows the advice given to Pavils Jansons by the people he consulted. Meanwhile, support for Intermarium increases as Poland spends money to improve the well being of the Baltic Federation.
1921
As the global economy continues its collapse labor markets across Europe evaporate. France and the United Kingdom reach just below 30% unemployment, Belka and the Uniõ de Cádiz reach nearly 25%, Germany, Russia, Poland, and other European states also see major labor surpluses, along the lines of 22%.
With unemployment reaching 34.2% and war loans piling up, Burgundy defaults on its debts. The next day, Thursday June 2, is known as Zwarte Donderdag as Burgundy descends into chaos as rioters, unpaid soldiers, and the unemployed take to the streets demanding wages and food. Workers in government-run shipyards go unpaid as national finances freeze. Looting breaks out and creditors begin legal proceedings against the government to recover their losses. Some less scrupulous lenders hire gangs of thugs to break into government offices and seize valuables.
Borealia’s decision to press on with works projects after defaulting causes international creditors to lower their ratings for the nation. Without a source of credit the Borealian economy enters free fall as government functions grind to a near halt.
Nations on the gold standard (This should be nearly everyone) experience massive deflationary effects as investors flee cash markets to gold.
Hindutva rises across the many indian states. Several major demonstrations precipitate the National Front for Hindustan which begins agitating for Indian Unity and Hindu Identity. Rather than emphasize Hindi language and culture, the group develops a broader identity along a more religious anti-Muslim and anti-Christian bent.
Another wave of Fascist enter the governments in Aztlán and the youth has become increasingly opposed to the old, republican, system. The economic collapse also causes significant harm to the nation which the Fascist promise to resolve making them a popular party.
China, still engaged in war despite the depression, struggles to pay its massive army and navy. Although large enough to be partially insulated from the effects of the depression, the financial impacts have begun to show. The commercial sector begins to feel the full effects of the global trade collapse.
New England’s provisional government devolves into feuding factions as the economy worsens to a breaking point. Debts go ignored and unemployment exceeds 30%. The Blueshirts, take to the streets harassing Burgundian descendants, Jews, and other minority groups. The Fascists promise stability and vengeance, as well as economic recovery. Meanwhile, Syndicalist Greybacks clash in the streets in a struggle for control.
The Brésilian welfare state and extensive dam construction programs causes uncontrollable inflation as the government prints money to cover expenses. Within the year inflation has quartered the value of Brésilian money and the population begins to question the unrestrained monetary policies of the government.
Egyptian dependence on Belka as a market for raw materials causes a chain of collapse throughout Egypt. Without demand for Cotton and other Egyptian raw materials dozens of major producers go out of business. With war debt still unpaid the government defaults after losing 45% of its revenue. Within the week the military, led by a cadre of young officers, seizes control of the country. However, some troops and many civilians remain loyal to the old regime and a civil war breaks out with chaos in most urban areas.(edited)
What war debts?? I was neutral during the war!!!
JosephtheAwesome: I can't confirm this since I'm not a mod, but it's probably the war debts from your attempts to conquer Armenia and Tekke and from your war with Arabia.
Having used aggressive spending policies to reduce unemployment, Uluru’s debt interest payments eat up it budget and force the government to consider austerity measures. With spending falling unemployment rises once more to 17.2%.
Belkan Federation: With the complete collapse of a major trading partner and confidence at an all-time low, Vozhd Tukchevsky, after having managed to secure funding for an expedition, deploys the 80,000 strong Suez garrison in support of the junta offering to help them secure their debts owed and restabilize the country under a joint economic cooperative agreement that is being developed for the rest of the empire as well. Egypt, holding a special place in the Belkan trade sphere, is uniquely offered this. With the clear cut acceptance and support of most of the Egyptian military the Belkan garrison increased to 100,000 from 80,000 and effectively being paid in goods and even in some cases silver and gold are deployed throughout Egypt with forces entering Alexandria, Cairo, and every other major city. Seeing Arabian troops on the border the Belkan garrison seizes for its own safety the entire Suez Canal and militarizes the border with Arabia not willing to see Arabians march across and wipe out decades of Belkan investment into the region. As a result of having much more unbridled control of the Ethiopian army, as a result of the war and with the country more or less having no choice but to subscribe to the Belkan program and with a fallen Egypt a clear cut threat to this due to hosting a major part of the Trans-African Railway, nearly 400,000 Ethiopian troops are moved into Egypt securing much of the Christian south and joining Belkan troops as peacekeepers and logistical support for the junta as they fight the monarchists. Belkan troops begin their own campaign against the monarchists as well rooting out the small number of the military who stayed with them. The Debt crisis is finally gotten hold of as the Vozhd while full of fear convinces the Supreme Soviet to go off of gold standard and expand the money supply. The expansion of the money supply sees some immediate benefits but does not fully remove the issues of the depression. However, as a result of this expansionary policy key industries are able to be brought from a slow crawl to a dull hum as they begin to produce again. Soldiers in particular are able to be paid in cash once again. The economy while heavily struggling begins to produce again but the unemployment rate remains and issue and between two schools of thought the Vozhd agreed to implement both sending those well versed in the development of an economy into the colonies as well as developing government work groups to help get people money in their pockets in a minimum wage context as well as keeping them fiscally afloat. It sees light joining the first year as only a few extremely desperate people join the Belkan Public Services Administration which specifically works on developing Belka's infrastructure with key focuses on a major highway system. Tukchevsky managed to pass legislation effectively keeping Belka's most important banks afloat and manages to prevent closures of more but overall it looks as if over the last two years nearly 600 banks have closed and there was a net loss of nearly 110 million rubles which prompts the government in general to begin development of legislation to guarantee banks for the future and prevent their total collapse like what just happened. The situation while stabilizing remains hard. The Belkan military development teams continue to develop new technologies but only prototypes or small numbers in order to stay ahead of the curve in designs for many different kinds of equipment. The old semi-automatics and bolt actions rifles meet their match as the Belkan develop Sarajevo arms AVT-21 shows extreme promise.
The junta agrees.
Kingdom of Arabia: King Abd Al-Rahman V continues to preside over the government run by the Shay Al-Nass in Damascus. Museums and great works of Baroque art and architecture, as hallmarks of the earlier Caliphate, are heavily invested in across Syria and Palestine, as a way of increasing state revenue through a growing tourism business. The King reaches out to China, a historical friend of the Arab people and the Caliphate, for a matrimonial union between the two ancient kingdoms. Aisha Jaffar, the King's niece, is an eligible age of 16, and we propose arranging a contract between her and an eligible bachelor from the court of the Jin Dynasty. Even in the midst of the depression, Arab media continues to be produced as a means of escapism for some. Comic books, in line with the craze of graphic novels of the late 19th century, take off with popularity among a wide range of audiences. The most successful of these companies is Moomtaz Comics. Arab cinema also is produced across different major cities in Syria and Palestine with a new war movie this year based on the Anglo-Arab war of the 1880s. The same policies as the previous year continue to bring more money in, including the focus on lighter ships and cheaper heavy cruisers to back the navy. Arabia proposes a joint effort for nations in GIOCPS to sponsor individual industries growth in the region, as a way of helping all members stay financially afloat. We also continue to buy defunct ships from other navies. The Hindu nationalists are not directly addressed, as such groups are unwelcome in Indian society. Support for growth and stabilization of the nation is indiscriminately given to both Hindus and Muslims, whoever is running the government in India. Even so, the post-war recession continues to keep many industries at a slow pace, and leaves many people without homes or jobs. As a result, an increasing number of people migrate in nearby arable land in Iran, rising to almost a million this year. Many more also travel to Belkan Africa, displacing attempts of further settlement there, with Arab immigrants numbering almost 200,000 this year. Arabia acts swiftly to the development in Egypt, and had we known of the financial crisis earlier the situation could have been resolved. The Shay Al-Nass absolves Egypt of any debts owed to the nation, and any other nations in GIOCPS. The border is militarized with a volunteer army, and we ask the local city-level governments if they would like peacekeeping forces in the border regions of Egypt, preventing unnecessary violence (mod response). The Ministry of State recognizes the rebel army loyal to the monarchy to be the legitimate government, and offers to give a large bailout to them in order to reconcile their debts to the military (mod response). Secretly, excess military hardware and resources left over from the Great War are given to the legitimate government. These raw materials also include oil, leather, steel and rubber. End secret.
I'm still here. -Colgan
The Rebels agree but the local governments refuse Arabia's offer.
You 100% do not have the money to give a bailout nor would anyone be okay with you absolving the debts, Egypt was your enemy less than a few years ago. In what world do you think that during a debt/no money and heavy economic crisis crisis do you think you can absolve the debts and bailout a country that was decidedly your enemy very recently -Feud
Also, why did you promise that the rest of the GIOCPS would also absolve their debts to Egypt? The GIOCPS is an organization that regulates, maintains and enforces a series of trade agreements, concessions, and military alliances across the Indian Ocean (as stated on its article), but the member nations are still independent, so Arabia definitely doesn't have the authority to promise the rest of us would also absolve them of any debts to us. -JosephtheAwesome
The Arabic public would be concerned by the quick turn around in relations with Egypt. You need to wait a few more years and explain to the Arabian public why Egypt is now trustworthy. User:Todetode :. ~ Under the Hood, Connect to Basic information? ~ Todetode (talk).
Empire of Uluru: With the massive rise in unemployment rates to 17.2% and the rapid shrinking in our budget due to our need to pay our debt interest payments the government is forced to cut spending to the infrastructure projects and to various other sectors such as our army and navy, and the amount of money put into those is massively reduced. This significantly slows down the building of the railroad and the building of the schools and hospitals, with the building of the replacement city being completely put on hold for the time being. This also results in supply shortages for both the forces fighting in Tasmania and for those involved in the Kashmir intervention, forcing many to scavenge for supplies in the areas they are fighting in, including by taking them from the locals. These measures, although harsh, do manage stop the rapid shrinking of our budget and make it much easier to pay our debts, which we believe will be fully paid off by 1926, and frees up much more money which is used to try to revitalize the economy by lowering the taxes on Uluru-run businesses and companies (in another attempt to increase economic activity and reduce unemployment) and increasing the taxes on foreign goods (although the taxes are raised less than the ones lowered on internal business), a course of action that does succeed in increasing the economic activity within Uluru, with companies such as Nukunu Motors, the various oil companies in Mpantwe, and Warina fruit benefiting immensely from these measures. In Tasmania, the budget cuts result in supply shortages that result in many soldiers pillaging the areas they attack, which helps increase support for the guerrillas, who, also suffering from much more severe supply shortages, begin undertaking similar measures by launching active raids and attacks on Ulurun and Native Tasmanian run businesses throughout the countryside, further ravaging the countryside and making the war even more split along ethnic lines, turning many against them as well, although they also recover much of the strength they lost last year and win several battles, even managing to sieze some territory in Central Tasmania, which causes the general to request reinforcements from the mainland. Trade with our fellow GIOCPS nations increases further. To combat the recession and not seeing the need for as large of an army when we aren’t at war and nobody else has any real economic capacity to currently wage war on us due to the recession we retire 800,000 of our two million-strong army to the reserves instead of actively having them serve, with them still being able to seek out jobs outside of the military, still being paid (although far less) and having to report to nearby bases for military practice once a month. This is done in an effort to increase the amount of money the government has available by having to pay less to a large portion of the army, but still keep them from getting angry and potentially using their military skills against the government by continuing to pay them less and not to compromise our defenses as much by still being able to call upon them in times of war.
French Diplomacy: Uluru would like to open trade and diplomatic relations with the United French Republic, and build an embassy in France (FRENCH RESPONSE NEEDED!)
FS of Arcadia: With the influx of immigrants from the Campines comes the creation of an ethnic and political organisation for their workers in the Federated States of Arcadia. This committee is called Kempisch Verbond Arkadië (KVA), this bond is created so that Campine traditions will not be lost even in Arcadia. This committee doesn't have many members with only around 250 full members in it. Due to the crisis happening in the Federated States Lyev decides to force any civil servant over the age of 50 to go into early retirement. That makes it so that 20% of civil servants leave. That is so that the government spends less on them. The SoldatenPolitik (Soldierspolitics) also begins to show its first results, with a total of 150,000 soldiers moving to Küstenland and Bergsorbien. These soldiers set up farms to feed their families and only enough food to feed them and their families, as selling it was worthless for the current moment. Government spending has to decrease to save the Arcadian people and the economy which is broken. This is done by ending all light train infrastructure investments, which cost around 5% of all government spending. The Mzerkan animist church asks its followers to show sympathy to those who have less and are hungry Culodenist priests and religious scholars ask for all believers of Culoden to Share their wealth and let no believer undergo poverty. The Culoden church also calls for a meeting of all priests and scholars and even followers if they so desire. This congress of Culoden religion is to decide a few topics of the church 1: Language of the Culoden faith, 2: Organisation of the church (United or each following specific gods), 3: Dignity standards for the clergy: To specify what behavior is acceptable and what isn't, 4: The Relation of Culo to all other gods and the doctrine around it. The Technocrat movement also officially evolves into a political party after a meeting held by many scientists and other specialists and they ratify this agreement on the 23rd of September. Ludwig Wachter is Voted General Director of the Technocratic Party of Arcadia, as his first action is to make Paul Smith as Sociology director. Ludwig also official as first party rule sets that any member can only hold one party post at the same time.
United States of Germany: Prior to the recession, the German government attempted to support their economy via production to other countries in the global economy. When the recession hits in mid-March 1920, the German economy had stopped growth and went on a slow decline throughout March before catching up with the rest of the world. Since April 1920, the German economic system was dragged down by its neighbors and its economy has led to a sharp decline, leading to growing criticism of the current government in power. 500,000 left the mainland last year, one million this year had left when unemployment was raised to 22% to seek opportunities abroad. This made the two ideologies of Utilitarianism and Technocracy even more valid, and the two has exponentially increased in popularity throughout the year. Technocrats the most. In order to appease or stifle the growing power of technocracy, the German government enacted reforms to slowly break down size and impact of the corporations via regulations in case they fail and bring everyone else with them. In order to secure long term trade. Germany declares a new project planned that the Baltic Sea should be for free and safe passage. A safezone for assets to be moved about without much fear of attack. Intending for it to be a safezone for trade compared to other troubled waters. Any nations that attack any ship within the Baltic Sea would raise German ire. In order to stifle the recession and help resolve international politics to prevent another devastating global war, Germany invites Greater powers of Belka, France, Russia, China-Korea, Burgundy, Brésil, and Iberia to Berlin to negotiate or sign in the creation of an intergovernmental organization. Its current proposal is here. (PLAYER RESPONSES NEEDED).
New Hessia: The colony held 1.4 million people, mainly natives, while 100,000 settlers were in the colony prior to the 20th century. However, the colony received one million migrants from the mainland since 1908 and an additional good 500,000 migrants from the mainland since the recession and the Great War. At this point, European settlers starts to surpass the number natives by next year. (Secret): In the flat savannas of New Hessia, local officers of the divisions of the German armed forces are beginning to experiment with the concept of a lightning war, using half-tracks, infantry, and the air force in tandem. As such, more modern fighters and close-air support aircraft is being developed as such, mainly taking Great War-era biplanes and developing plans of monoplane versions of them as well as other aircraft from the ground up to support ground units.
Egypt: With Muhammed Ali III dying last year and the economic crisis causing Egypt to collaspe into civil war, the new military administration is tasked with staying in power, and thus organizes a strong central government to rule over its territories. The MIlitary Government calls for Belkan Support against the royalist remnants and the ever-so-watchful Arabians across the border (FEUD RESPONSE NEEDED). Numerous rebel fighter outposts are surrounded by Government Forces. The Central Government has control over the cities of Alexandria, Giza, Suez, Gaza, and yeah, while the city of Alia is in rebel hands. The air force begins massive bombing campaigns against rebel military targets and settlements. Most Local Governments decline Arabian protection. With the Central Government having the upper hand and having an actual established authority over their controlled territories, it is expected the military lead-government will win the civil war in an overwhelming victory. The military government sends a delegation to Aleppo, telling the Arabians to back off the Egyptian Civil War, and we will withdraw all claims to the Palestine Region and re-establish ties with Arabia (NATE RESPONSE NEEDED!). Propaganda is dropped into Royalist areas, attempting to demoralize the enemy, calling for a quick end to the war, and the unification of Egypt. More might come, but not tonight.
Scraw banned you from the game. Please do not post. -Feud
Vinland: Although not as badly hit as Borealia the Vinlandic economy shows a big decline and the budget is cut on a multitude of places. The military is not cut and the Prime Minister announces the kust försvars fortifaktioner progrsmmet (English: coastal defense fortification). We ask Alaska, Borealia and Scandinavia for help. (BOREALIAN, ALASKAN AND SCANDINAVIAN RESPONSE NEEDED)
New Granada (In a Civil War): The Civil War continues as in early 1921 the Veralistas launch a devastating offensive in Southern New Granada defeating the Syndicalist forces there as they attempted to consolidate the area. This results in the collapse of the New Granadian Army of the Interior (Main Syndicalist Military Force) as they are unable to establish a base of operations running low on supplies. With this, the remnants of the Army of the Interior re-organize themselves into the Legion of Amazonia in order to conduct guerrilla warfare against the Veralista Forces. However, the Veralista Victory over the Syndicalists is short lived as the Fontenistas, taking advantage of the Syndicalist Guerrilla Campaign in the Province of Amazonia, launch a campaign in Central New Granada defeating the Veralista forces multiple times in the OTL Colombian Provinces of Boyacá, Casanare, Santander and Caldas reaching the city of Tunja, located 130 km northeast of Bogotá by September 1921 after the Veralistas halted the Fontenista Advance. With the Fontenistas gaining the upper advantage having consolidated most of New Granada, plans are made to establish a proto-state in New Granada as a Fontenista Provisional Government is established in Quibdó with Olavo Dantes as its leader. Due to the success of the ANPF and the AFNPA in Aztlán, Dantes sends more agents to the neighbouring states of Guyana, Brésil and Peru in order to spread Fascist Propaganda as the Fascist Internationale is established as an International organization advocating Fascist Ideological Dominance in the World with the first Congress of the Fascist Internationale planned to take place in Quibdó next year as all Fascist Movements are invited to attend the meeting(Mod Response Needed). In Aztlán the ANPF continues to expand its influence over the Aztláni government as Luisinho Pimentel and Jacó Corte-Real promise to find a solution for the economic crisis allowing the AFNPA to gain a lot of influence in Aztlán. (Secret: In the city of Santiago de Veraguas, in Panama North of the Belkan occupied Canal Zone members of the ANPF, AFNPA and the FNPA hold a meeting to beginning planning a coup d’etat against the Aztláni Government that would be executed by the orders of Olavo Dantes. The plan is developed and approved by the Big Three (Olavo Dantes, Luisinho Pimentel and Jacó Corte-Real) as they believe that by establishing a Fascist Government in Aztlán, they would be able to expand their influence throughout all of Arcadia. End of Secret). With the FNPA extending its influence in Arcadia and Laurentia, Olavo Dantes promises that New Granada will achieve what they have failed to do during the Great War: total dominance in both Laurentia and Central Arcadia.
Uniõ de Cádiz: With recovery not in sight, riots break out in every major Iberian, Moroccan, and Algerian city. Veterans, often still armed, march through the streets demanding pensions and care packages. With the situation out of control, the government steps down in favor of snap elections. The collapse of corporate influence allow the election of pro-labor and pro-consumer technocratic parties to control of all three parliaments. The Iberian Parliament swiftly votes to enfranchise women while also passing laws that ban corporate donations to political parties and political entities. Caps are also placed on personal donations in an effort to promote technocratic governance. Morocco lags in granting voting rights to women, but also passes a law prohibiting all corporate donations. In Algeria, despite protests from the natives Algerians women are granted voting rights, and likewise a law is passed to prevent corporate influence. With monetary policy constrained by the gold supply, the Union faces a difficult choice even with Technocracy in such power. After several weeks of deliberation and expert testimony, the three republics, in joint session to determine this very important matter, are finally convinced by the testimony of expert monetary economist Jonatán Sarmiento whose research focused on the impact of the money supply on markets (OTL Associate of ATL Keynes). With the money supply now more flexible, the central bank of the Union determines a possible solution. Accepting that inflation will have to rise to overcome the recession, the government institutes a program of social welfare paid for through the expansion of the money supply. This has the double impact of reducing the value of the Union Real, while also boosting domestic demand. With the Real weak, foreign exports become increasingly competitive. With inflation strictly maintained at approximately 10% annually, the government is able to directly fund basic social welfare programs while still paying a significant amount of the debt’s principal owed by the Union. This is augmented by strict austerity measures in other sectors, noticeably the armed forces. The one area of military spending that remains funded is research and development. Although funding is tight, small teams of engineers are employed to compete for several prizes. Armored Vehicles, Interceptor/Fighter Aircraft, and Bombers all have prizes in the form of a pension. The Sandoval Model 1917 Semi-Automatic Rifle is developed further and after successful testing is seriously considered for future adoption. Factory retooling begins but with a limited staff of only ten machinists to keep costs to a minimum. Banks are provided with the backing they need to continue operation. Under threat of bankruptcy, Herrero and Correia merge into Herrero-Correia Industrial. Fontes manages to break even due to its large market share. Avia and the Iberian Sun Power Company both survive as well, but with increasingly small returns. In the far south of Morocco, small greenhouses, humidified through wind and seawater begin to appear and spread. These contraptions take advantage of the intense sunlight to rapidly grow crops in a humid but hot environment. Population estimates determine that there are 56.29 million in Iberia, 16.6 million in Morocco, 9.17 million in Algeria, for a total of 82.06 million in the Union proper. Many service members are granted land in Morocco and Algeria in an effort to provide payment for the war, several hundred thousand Iberians, Moroccans, and Algerians are granted these marginal lands. The University of Sevilla is brought in to assist in helping develop these semi-arid lands through techniques mastered over the last 20 years of ecological research. Large volumes of organic material are brought in to build up the soil and streams, gullies, and dry rivers are to be dammed to provide water. This work, mostly done by those men themselves is not paid for by the state, but their efforts are sponsored and are given sanction.
República de las Antillas Ibéricas: The Depression continues unabated, but the islands survive through subsistence and base industry. Many resort to fishing as the islands face little economic opportunity and a collapse of business.
República de las Indias Orientales Ibéricas: The economy, still suffering a lack of demand sees more collapse in the short term.
República de Angola: Angola weathers the storm surprisingly well due to its limited exposure to international markets and the much larger share of subsistence agriculture. Regardless, the impacts of economic calamity are still evident and many mills and refineries remain closed.
República de Senegay-Guinea: Without extreme international exposure the colony works mostly to integrate Guinea. The economic situation, although not as dire as many places, is severe.
Mauritania: With the region under nominal union control, warlords, tribal leaders, and Islamic clerics are courted in order to protect Unionist interests.
Kingdom of Burgundy: With peace reached with China, Burgundian military and administrative personnel begin withdrawing from Indochina as sovereignty is transferred to China. Javan and Malayan troops are transported to their respective home countries, where their armies are stood down. The Burgundian expeditionary force returns home, where two-thirds are discharged, bringing the standing army to about 150,000 total, between what remains of the expeditionary force and what had been kept home. The High Seas Fleet sees further consolidation to reduce costs. SMS Dreadnought in recognition of the impact she had on naval warfare, is saved from the scrapyard and is preserved in Amsterdam as a museum ship. Most of Burgundy's first generation dreadnought battleships are lined up to be sold for scrap, but are kept so far due to possible interest from countries looking to buy them. The end of the Chinese front doesn’t save the country from Black Thursday, however, when Burgundy's strained credit lines snap. Active Royal Army regiments, supported by several landship battalions, are called upon to disperse the riots. The economic downfall is the final straw for the government, which by a wide majority votes to remove the country from the gold standard. Strict limits are placed on the amount of money that can be printed so as to prevent hyperinflation. Upon word of some lenders hiring gangs to break into government buildings, King Rogier authorizes the State Security Service to arrest the offending lenders. Once said offenders have been found guilty in a court of law, with charges ranging from unlawful imprisonment, to conspiracy, to tax evasion, their businesses and assets are seized. Riding that momentum, some large corporations are targeted over suspected tax evasion and possible anti-trust law violations. By the end of the year, the first verdicts begin coming down, with in most cases the corporations are ordered to be broken up into their subsidiary companies.
Borealia: After the gravity of the financial situation is better understood, the planned program to introduce work programs is canceled or diminished, so the events at the start of the year are partially reversed. The nation's navy sees the number of ships being constructed slowed, although the nation's shipyards continue to build ships for other nations, and the navy recovers a large amount of money by selling or scrapping old ships. One of the few major ships that is ordered is a new aircraft carrier, from the conversion of another battlecruiser. The nation's aviation industry grows slightly due to the rise of commercial aircraft and public use. Many of the nation's older aircraft are sold to the nation's allies. We agree to aid Vinland in their defense project, although we inform the Vinlanders that we already built a series of coastal defenses in Vinland several years ago. Settlement of the new territories continues, with most of the native English populations being moved or deported. Development of the colony of Vanatau and the other Pacific possessions continues. We ask to build an embassy in the Uluru capital and open trade between our nations, in the hopes of strengthening the Pacific region.
Imperial Swahili Federation: Agricultural productivity continues to rise with the introduction of industrial fertilizers, prompting a boost in population. The Federal and State governments cut several art and music programs, as well as social spending programs in order to keep finances afloat. The Federal and State government also reduce Army and To boost income, however, they have turned to selling land in order to fund government expenses. In order to alleviate unemployment, especially of highly skilled and highly educated workers, the Federal Bunge has passed a Madrassah Land Grant program, where government lands in states would be given to educators for the purpose of the establishment of public and state madrassahs for the education of the states residents. The madrassahs would be funded by state and also be land sales in the first few years. In particular, it is hoped that the establishment of these madrassahs would increase the land prices of the surrounding areas in order to fund the schools more effectively. Furthermore, many normal schools are established by the government and the Imperial House even establishes the Imperial Institute of Technology, Zanzibar University, a more western styled institute of higher education, and Mogadishu Grand Madrassah. Scientific research is also sponsored by the Imperial House, with the establishment of the Victory Labs, which is based in the newly acquired territories and also conduct geological and biological surveys in the area. For several heavy industries, the Great Recession and reduction in government army expenses had led to a glut in demand, forcing them to consider other ways of earning revenue. Russom’s has shifted toward producing commercial and agricultural aircraft, based on the previous recon aircraft. Safiri has shifted into light weight motorcycles and cargo motorcycles, which is increasingly attractive to those who are unable to afford automobiles. The Pan African Games has ended with great success for Swahili, as we gained first place in both Gold Medals and total medal count. While expensive sources of entertainment, such as theatre, musicals and opera are in decline, cheaper escapism becomes popular. Radio shows and sport broadcasts become popular and many communities decides to buy a radio for the whole village or neighborhood. Novels, films and manga also becomes popular and film in particular experiences a surge with the influx of unemployed former theatre professionals. In interstate commerce, many merchants have begun using bonds and promissionary notes to trade in response to the collapsing Swahili currency. For foreign trade, while many merchants still use the Gold backed Swahili dinars, many request their trade partners to also accept promissionary notes or bonds as payment. By the end of the year, the Federal Bunge has voted to shift the Swahili currency from gold backed to a basket of material, silver and gold. This had led to inflation of the Swahili currency and an increase in government spending and foreign exports. Work programs of foreign nations are considered to be adopted.
Too early. -Solace
1922
The Global economy begins to mostly stabilize. Layoffs slow and global unemployment begins to fall for the first time in years. Most countries hover just about 16% unemployment. However, there are many others that still struggle to feed all their citizens.
With the introduction of Belkan Forces to Egypt, a large portion of the Egyptian Army switches sides. Millions of young men and women, unemployed due to the depression, take to arms and an insurgency begins against the Belkans. Improvised explosive devices are littered near Belkan camps and mortars are used to indiscriminately shell Belkan held positions. With Egypt under direct threat the Caliph makes veiled statements about “finding peace through the struggles,” but many Muslims see this as a call to Jihad. Nearly 250,000 veterans of the Ruso-Arabian war pour into Egypt, crossing the Red Sea by cover of darkness.
The Burgundian Government succeeds in ending the riots but several hundred are injured or die in the violence as strained police forces struggle against the protesters. Overall levels of government satisfaction reach an all-time low. The economy remains stagnant through the anti-trust measures. Unemployment sits at 31.2% but is slowly improving.
Germans in the Rhineland regions of Burgundy launch a full on war for independence. Armed with modern Burgundian and German surplus the region demands complete and total Burgundian withdrawal and ask Germany to support their effort.
Immigration to Uluru which had been high before their ethnic cleansing policies becomes nearly non-existent. Why? The genocide ended more than two years ago and was acknowledged and blamed on parties who were already punished. I understand why this could have happened before but if it was going to happen realistically this should have already happened, not suddenly become the case in 1922 when it's been an acknowledged fact for more than two years and every other minority group has been treated well.
In western Europe the situation begins to improve. The United Kingdom sees its first economic growth since the loss of its colonies and unemployment slides to 18.2%. Meanwhile, the French unemployment rate falls to 19.8% late in the year. The Uniõ de Cádiz also begins to see improvement thanks to the expansionary monetary policy and unemployment hits 18.5%.
The Belkan expedition to Egypt slows the pace of recovery significantly and causes some measure of discontent within parliament and at home.
Indian nationalists move away from a Hindu-centric message and begin offering a more broadly “Indian” national identity that excludes Muslims but accepts all “Truly Indian” beliefs. Small-scale violence against Muslims and Christians in India appears as nationalists take matters into their own hands.
Aztláni Fascists are elected to national levels of government and support for the party swells.
In Borealia, English and Human Rights activists disrupt some deportation attempts with human chains. Policing forces involved in the deportations face increasingly worse morale due to these protests.
Uniõ de Cádiz: The inflationary measures of last year prove to be moderately effective in alleviating public debt, but do have the unintended consequence of destroying savings. However, for most citizens of the Union, the economic situation had already ruined any savings. With the economy now stabilized, unemployment settles at 18.5% with no indication of improving. Fortunately, with public debt now at bay the government has more options for spending. The Union Reserve reduces inflation rates by lowering the money supply with a goal of maintaining 8% inflation this year. With more tax revenue freed from mandatory debt payments the government doubles down and continues to pour money into paying off debts. Although this serves to mostly enrich banks and large creditors it also opens up renewed lines of credit to industry and the population in general. International access to this credit is swifty banned in an effort to allow Union industry to recover. With credit liquidity restored the Union’s financial system recovers rapidly. Banks, although highly risk averse, resume lending in a limited capacity which allows companies and consumers to re-enter the economy. The recent collapse of the British Empire and the destruction of French industrial capacity have left the Union in a fortuitous position. Colonial imports are available to Union factories at a much lower price without the tariffs which allows Union goods to undercut those of France and the United Kingdom. This advantage sees light, consumer industry revive itself rapidly. Although nowhere near pre-war levels the outlooks appears steady. Despite this Herrero-Correia Industrial continues to struggle but manages to maintain a very small profit this year after spending on light industrial equipment picked up in the third-quarter of the year. Fontes also manages to return to profitability as household liquidity rises. Avia continues to struggle and cuts back on its production side in favor of its semi-profitable research and development sector which receives government funding. The Iberian Sun Power Company sees significantly improved profitability as municipalities, consumers, and industrial companies take out loans to reduce their overall long-term expenditure on coal. Several new solar-thermal plants begin construction this year alone. In the far south of Morocco, small greenhouses, humidified through wind and seawater begin to appear and spread. These contraptions take advantage of the intense sunlight to rapidly grow crops in a humid but hot environment. Population estimates resume and discover that there are 56.29 million in Iberia, 16.60 million in Morocco, 9.17 million in Algeria, for a total of 82.06 million in the Union proper. Settlement in Morocco and Algeria continues, but the majority of soldiers who took the deal have already been resettled. Although the work is slow and grueling the arid landscapes of southern Morocco start to take on a more hospitable air as gullies, rivers, and streams are now lined with repeated banks of biomass in the form of wheat stalks, felled trees, palm fronds, and all other manner of bio-materials. These banks, augmented by low dams, catch and store water while also improving the soil. There are still years to go before the area will produce significant food crops, but the hope is that this cultivative work will allow for orchards to line the banks of natural water formations. This work is overseen by researchers from the University of Sevilla’s Arid Ecology Department, but is done by the local farmers who were settled there recently. Military research continues, but is slow as funding constraints prohibit grand inventions. Production of the Sandoval Model 1917 Semi-Automatic Rifle officially begins with two plants opening for the rifles. Expected adoption for the guns is placed at 1926 for the standing army of 250,000.
República de las Antillas Ibéricas: The Depression continues, but the islands survive through subsistence and base industry. Many resort to fishing as the islands face little economic opportunity and a collapse of business.
República de las Indias Orientales Ibéricas: The economy, still suffering a lack of demand sees more collapse in the short term.
República de Angola: Angola weathers the storm surprisingly well due to its limited exposure to international markets and the much larger share of subsistence agriculture. Regardless, the impacts of economic calamity are still evident and many mills and refineries remain closed.
República de Senegay-Guinea: Without extreme international exposure the colony works mostly to integrate Guinea. The economic situation, although not as dire as many places is severe.
Mauritania: With the region under nominal union control, warlords, tribal leaders, and Islamic clerics are courted in order to protect Unionist interests.
Great Empire of China–Korea: Peace is reached with Burgundy (OOC: terms had been discussed via discord). The colonies of Lan Xang, Champa, and Cambodia is transferred to Sino–Korean control, though Burgundy retains limited resource exploration and extraction rights. Burgundy will also give 30 tonnes of gold to China–Korea over a time span of 15 years; a reversal of the peace agreement concluding the 1864 Anglo–Burgundian Intervention (referred to as the "Unequal Treaty of 1864"). Victory in Indochina, the subsequent acquisition of Burgundy's Indochinese colonies, and the symbolic reversal of the aforementioned treaty cause a surge in national pride. The standing army is reduced to approximately 4.3 million from approximately 6.5 million, with the number of troops in offensive positions in Japan reduced to a more manageable approximately 800,000. The Kanto plain region is attacked by 800,000 troops, 800 aircraft, and 200 tanks. To further alleviate government debt, six battleships and battlecruisers each, eight destroyers, and over 60 submarines are decommissioned. Several measures are undertaken to address the recession. The currency is removed from the gold standard to combat deflation, while provincial and rural communities are encouraged to participate within the consumer market. Unemployment has peaked at approximately 10%, though rates of underemployment are much higher. The development of smaller inland cities is prioritized, to deter further migration to oversaturated coastal cities. With renewed nationalistic sentiment, there is also an accompanying renewed interest in traditional Chinese and Korean arts. The film industry experiences rapid growth under numerous competing private firms. Historical films and epics – mainly set during the transition from the Bao and Jin dynasties, or during the turmoil of the mid-to-late 19th century – are especially popular. The Confucian-rite Church moves its headquarters from Guangzhou to Tianjin. The Prime Minister agrees to dismantle the city's military fortresses and garrisons and reassemble them in neighboring Beijing, in recognition of the city's important religious heritage. This move receives public praise. With the end of the Sino–Burgundian conflict, civil administration resumes in the Papua Territory. The population is estimated to be currently at approximately five million people, of which one-half are ethnic Chinese or Korean. A majority of the population remains farmers, however. To satisfy a higher demand for agricultural products, many farmers clear vast tracts of forested land–amidst criticism from pro-aborigines rights activists and from autonomous tribal communities. To counter this, the Papuan Commission enacts the Papuan Separation Act, which designates the mountainous interior as "Native Reservations" and bars them from further Chinese or Korean settlement (with special exceptions). They are to be managed under the Office of Native Affairs.
Tibet: Civic buildings are constructed in the capital of Lhasa, which has 450,000 residents as of 1922 estimates. The majority of the population has now become urbanized or live in centralized village communities. The little available arable land is intensively cultivated, with heavy usage of machinery and fertilizers to maximize productivity. However, Tibet begins to increasingly rely on imports from neighboring Sichuan to ensure food security.
Altishahria: The Altishahr Gas Company continues the construction of gas extraction facilities around Aksu, exporting it to China–Korea. Aksu is now home to approximately 225,000 residents. In addition to fossil fuels, precious gems and cash crops are also exported. There is also a ranching boom, with land being converted into pastures or enclosures for livestock (mainly sheep). Processing facilities are established in major cities as preparation for further processing in China–Korea's textile mills. Korla remains Altishahria's largest city and its capital due to continuous migration and its position as a major break-of-bulk point.
Dzungaria: In order to facilitate economic development, immigration to cities is encouraged by the Dzungar government. The Dzungar Oil Company continues to increase the scale of their oil-extraction operations, constructing more oil mines and oil refineries. In addition for supplying energy to much of northwest China, the company also provides many industrial chemicals via distillation.
Dai Viet: Martial law is lifted. The northernmost Cham province – due to its Vietnamese plurality – is incorporated into Dai Viet. Commercial aquaculture and pisciculture, as well as large-scale cultivation of cash crops (mainly tea and rubber) on plantations, continues.
Occupied Indochina: A five-year provisional government is established over Lan Xang, Cambodia, and Champa. Immediately, intensive relief efforts commence, in order to alleviate the suffering of the Indochinese peoples. Surplus grain and pre-packaged foods are given generously. With the infrastructure and economy in shatters, the Indochinese Economic Board is established to facilitate economic recovery and development. Due to a perceived "betrayal" of the Cham people, the Cham monarchy is overthrown and the Cham Nationalist Front (CNF) pushes for the establishment of a republican government under Sino–Korean protection. In order to retain their status, the Laotian and Cambodian monarchs agree to relinquish their power though will retain their figurehead role and the right to exercise actions associated with the royal prerogative.
Magadh: A GIOCPS conference is held in Hemgarh to discuss the economic crisis. The Uluruan soldiers and Magadhi soldiers in Kashmir (100,000 Uluruan and 50,000 Magadhi soldiers) are reorganised into a joint command which also includes the Royalist Kashmiri soldiers and a campaign is started to re-establish order in the rest of the nation. Prominent members of the Council lend their support to the Indian nationalists. Gandhi ji starts campaigning for the non-violent unification of Indian states in South Asia. The police move in swiftly to disperse the rioters though communal violence is quite low as compared to Dravidia. Professionals continue to immigrate into Magadh as communal violence remains confined to the inner rural areas. The Hindustan Ekeekaran Morcha (Front for the Unification of Hindustan) holds various rallies and conferences in the cities calling for unification and emphasising an Indian identity. The canal systems of pre-colonial times begin to be upgraded. As the world economy starts to recover, external demand picks up. However, a lot of the resources are now being diverted to the domestic industries which have begun to expand slowly. A Central Bank (Reserve Bank of Magadh) is established and the country begins to move away from the Gold standard. The Global economic depression sent a severe shock to the agricultural sector due to which a large number of people switched over to food crops and started to migrate to the cities. Magadh is still not a food surplus nation. Fertilizers are presently being imported but the government sanctions setting up of fertilizer industries and subsidies are given to the farmers for procurement of fertilizers. Because of a lower population than OTL and higher urbanisation, farm sizes are larger than OTL. A number of banks open up with government approval and are regulated by the Central Bank. With Burgundian help, the docks and naval bases are being constructed and the Magadhi Navy is now armed with four armoured cruisers, 16 light cruisers, 46 destroyers and 12 submarines (Total: 78 ships). A large number of Buddhist and Hindu migrants have started emigrating from war torn South East Asia and East Asia and are assimilated into the urban culture setting up chawls with the people migrating from the rural areas, being contracted to work in the industries. Urbanisation increases as well. Another military industrial complex is being set up in Munger with the Asansol-Raniganj complex nearing completion. Many textile factories and machine tools industries are being set up in the coastal areas. Growth remains slow but domestic consumption begins to pick up. The Indian School of Mines is established in Dhanbad.
Kingdom of Arabia: The nation slowly starts to make progress toward ending the recession, with more companies picking up demand in an opening market. Unemployment significantly decreases, not primarily due to economic recovery, but due to the new employment of veterans in Egypt. The previous efforts toward economic recovery continues, which have just begun to show some progress. Exploitation of raw resources to fuel to the fully industrialized state continues. Comic book companies contiue to be popular, with Moomtez Comics leading the way. Silent films continue to be popular as well, with experimenting now adding color. In order to prevent any further unintentional involvement, the Shay Al-Nass implements stricter policies for the pensions of retired veterans, as an attempt to prevent them from leaving the country.Secretly, military advisors are sent into Egypt to help the military already involved, organizing them to seize control of the Suez Canal, where they have a numeric advantage. Military hardware and supplies continue to be sent to the winning faction in Egypt End secret. The Caliph is invited to be taken safely out of Egypt, to avoid being caught in crossfire, and granted asylum in Jerusalem. There, the Caliph and the Minister of State work to hash out an accord to end the conflict in the region.It is the intention of the Shay Al-Nass to: 1) recognize the legitimate government, 2) withdraw both Belkan and Arab forces from the region, 3) remove Belkan involvement in Egyptian lives and economy, and 4) install a more permenant Belkan military outpost in Suez (mod reponse). Arab naval forces are stationed on either side of the Suez, not as a blockade, and instructed not to engage in the war, but are merely there as defensive measure to ensure that Arab citizens are not harmed. More Arabs settle outside the country seeking more economic opportunity, with a total settlement of 1.4 million Arabs settled on the eastern side of the Zaragos Mountains. Several hundred thousand Arabs further migrate into Belkan Maghreb, where many are known relatives and friends of Arabs settled there in previous years.
Belkan Dip: All Arab immigrants are fully turned away and further immigration of Arabs into Belkan colonies, mainland or elsewhere are prohibited wholesale.
FS of Arcadia: Paul Smith officially gets appointed into Lyev's cabinet as Secretary of the Press, even when Paul is a sociologist. Due to internal pressure President Lyev has to end the requirement for the military to join Faust der Ordnung Party. Lyev even makes it so annyone who doesn't request to stay is dismissed as member of this party. Now that the Faust der Ordnung isn't anymore army required as much of 90% of the army leave the FDO party. The Congress of Culoden religion has decided over a few of the topics that were in need to be solved - first of the issues to be decided on was which language they would use and it has been decided on Middle old Church Iberian (Portuguese). The other issue that has been decided is what dignity standards priests have to abide by. It has been decided that a Culoden priest can have a family if they have official union. Priests cannot be drunk and being drunk will end in excommunication. Priests also are allowed to wear modern day clothing when not on official duty. With the question of dignity, the question arose if women could be priests as well or not. It has been decided that they cannot be priests but can be an Aat protector of a Certain God. On the political note of the Congress, it has been decided that priests can't join the military in any case. The priests are allowed to bless soldiers of the faith and members of the Fully Culoden Esquillo party. This Esquillo party openly approves of the recent Congress of the Culoden faith and they openly Bless it - gloria oa Mzerçia. Due to Esquillo aid many believers get part of their money from the Esquillo Welfare program. This system requires everyone to give 5% of their income to the program. In return, they get foodstamps and other stamps so called favour stamps and labour stamps where you can for some work get foodstamps. Even though this sounds like a currency these stamps only work in locations of the Welfare program.
Belkan Federation: The situation in Egypt spiraling out of control further and the potential threat to a trade artery that once encompassed nearly 40% of all Belkan trade specifically with Belka's primary trade partner of China. The expansion of the money supply while beneficial is somewhat detracted by the fact that the Belkan forces in Egypt in support of the junta expands to nearly 400,000 troops matching their Ethiopian counterparts as the Belkan army on the Suez Canal now numbering nearly 300,000 and the 100,000 strong previous garrison force beginning to conduct heavy counter-insurgency operations. The garrison is noted to have a serious complement of shock troops from the Great war and the insurgency is heavily combatted. Insurgents are targeted heavily. The Belkan forces encircle entire cities and with help from their allied Egyptians bring force civilians back into their homes and enforce curfews on the populace at gunpoint. Insurgent cells are targeted and the presence of modern weapons notably Arabian guns brings the Belkan High Command to a decision that the Suez Squadron will be used to prevent further crossings on the Red Sea or the border by veterans and seize any equipment brought across. The Suez squadron consisting of six super dreadnoughts five battlecruisers, six heavy cruisers, five light cruisers, and nearly 55 destroyers begins to patrol the Red Sea and the mouth of the Suez heavily, effectively keeping the Arabian ships there on a tight leash and unable to operate effectively in the presence of a much larger Belkan naval force. The further targeting of Insurgent groups are highly effective as well compensated sleepers, and Egyptians in support of the junta and in favor of the economic prosperity greater integration within the Belkan network will entail infiltrate cells and unveil locations of weapons caches and several headquarters. The Shock troops essentially show no mercy to those proven to be insurgents and ironically many are brought to the junta who are advised specifically that the laws for treason in Belka are death. Inspired by this the junta's troops specifically begin executing resistance leaders and in a gracious act offer rewards such as pardons by those who give up their resistance cells. While many of the people remain against the junta and the Belkan forces more and more begin to support them as coincidentally enough a semblance of peace, access to food, and even now work brings many Egyptians to the table as something like the Internal development committee in Belka is repeated in Egypt effectively giving the out-of-work people a wage, and a way to support their families. In the South the Ethiopians undergo a highly effective counter-insurgency campaign fueled by their own veterans from the Great war as well as their familiarity with mountain and desert terrain which allows them to secure effective control of the lightly populated southern region extremely quickly. By the end of the year the mass civil disturbances while definitely having been an issue are quelled as the Belkan forces use tear gas, riot control tactics and highly effective arrest policies to detain the main ringleaders when found and captured while control of the borders and most major cities is true the Belko-Ethiopian forces converge on many of the major cells targeting the Suez and in flash strikes hit their forces all across the board where found killing thousands and even taking a high ranking resistance leader captive. The discovery of Arabian supplies and arms in Egypt sparks outrage from Belkan congressmen and the Vozhd who demand Arabia refrain from sending any more supplies and aid to the rebels or face serious consequences. Economically speaking the Belkan nation has begun to see fruits of its labor in Africa as many who have left for the colonies to develop legitimate consumer economies and drive up productivity of the mostly untapped African states has led to the Belkan industrial sector picking up moderately. Ironically as a result of the expansionary monetary policy and the full removal of the gold standard and the printing of money, the Belkan unemployment rate falls significantly as nearly 200,000 Volunterrs for the military (knowing that it is a steady paycheck and the men are well looked after) and the reopening of military related factories has brought the unemployment rate down to roughly 18% and slowly lowering. The spending while in debt becomes manageable as the assumption of Burma and Manila of much of Belkas failing trade in the West has taken up their own growth in the East with the colonies having escaped the depressions worst problems due to their own fiscal conservatism and their relatively moderate industrial footprint. Acting as commonwealths (and seeing major stake in their own future in investing into Belkan resurgent industry) offer a series of loans to float the Belkan state and effectively get certain heavy industries they require to expand their own industrial base up and running. Being aparty to China nearby and in their ability to trade through the Sino-Belkan trade agreement, the two Asian commonwealths see positive growth in comparison to many of the other economies in the region having suffered little losses in the war and nothing but industrial improvement during as well. Seeing the Belkan movement to do the same to the African colonies what was done to them they also require for the loans a certain amount of investment put back into their own economies within seven years in order for the loans to not be considered void and hence collected. While in the short term bad for both commonwealths, the two in a meeting with Belkan colonial advisors all agree the long term benefits are immense as both can produce goods for local markets as well as gaining viable export markets to the Belkan colonies and commonwealth system. The Same situation is repeated in Ethiopia which agrees to give Belka a loan for much the same agreement. The influx of much needed capital allows the recovery of not only the currency to a degree but also the beginning of the reopening of much heavy industry across the country as the influx of capital, as well as orders places by the three commonwealth states of Ethiopia, Burma, and Manila effectively giving the nation a much needed reprieve from some of its troubles and even bridging the the unemployment issues effectively over the next few years. The inclusion of richer tribal leaders into how their societies become more modern and the effective investment from richer African princelings who run their parts of Africa-like small kingdoms (with much prodding by colonial authorities) begin opening up a large consumer market in Africa as their own borders open to industry from Belka. The subsequent purchases of industry and consumer goods further open Belkan factories and drive home the plausibility of the current spending program. The ostensible influx of Arabian settlers in Maghreb is met by the Government in Belgrad with hostility as many of the Maghrebis worked for their citizenship beforehand in the country and a quick council of the Soviet of the Maghreb leads to the outright banning of further immigration from anywhere but other Maghrebi states and Belka itself. Thousands of Arabians this year are escorted out of the state as Belkan naval ships prevent further immigrants from anywhere but Belka entering this year.
United States of Germany: The regulations put in place by the German government and the slow recovery around the world had helped pushed unemployment down from a peak of 23% to 17%. Full recovery is projected by the beginning of 1925 with less than 6% unemployment. This year, emigration had significantly decreased, only 350,000 Germans left the mainland for abroad than one million last year. The German government sends sympathy for the rebels and show support for their independence. However, they do not want to go into a conflict with their neighbor as of this time due to the current state of the world. As such, Germany would agree to negotiate on the Germans in Transrhinia’s (I think Saarland, Transrhenia, or OTL Cisrhenia would look or sound better in this) behalf. There has been enough deaths, it’s the time to recover, especially at this day and age. Improvements have been made to the current German tank designs for more efficient and less expensive processes. Excess metal was removed to make the tank lighter and instead use it to make mounted rotatable turrets. It has been made to somewhat resemble the mechanism and design of the Iberian (or Cádiz) Herrero-Fontes Caballería Mk. 1 (Renault FT) used in the Great War but with a few key differences. Engines were modeled after the DMG (Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft) and treads were similar from half-tracks produced by the same company (but modified for the tank, such as being thicker). Technocrats and Utilitarian ideologies in Germany had formed their own parties by now, competing with the current establishment for the 1922 election. (More may be added later)
France: With the war over, reconstruction begins, as well as demilitarization. Some small but influential women's rights movements are successful in giving woman the right to vote. A small sport, known as Futbol de Grillefer (OTL Gridiron Football), begins picking up traction among various schools and educational systems. The territories annexed from the war begin seeing general incorporation. The recently acquired territory of Dutch West Africa begins being incorporated into the French West African state. 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.
Kingdom of Burgundy: On March 29, dissatisfied with the government response to the economic crisis, protests in several Rhenish provinces turn into demands for separation from Burgundy. As cities such as Koblenz, Mainz, and Aachen had held Royal Army bases, surplus weaponry such as large numbers of M98/05 bolt action rifles, and M1897 shotguns. Several areas within the West Bank remain loyal to Burgundy, however, namely the upper Rhine provinces of Basel, Aargau, and Sundgau, the province of Tréier, and the city of Bonn, the latter of which comes under siege by the separatists. In response, the States-General unanimously declares a national emergency. The Army sends out an offer to unemployed Great War veterans to be reinstated in their old ranks and pay. As a result, the army grows to 500,000 troops. Many veterans, however, not trusting the governments ability to pay the troops, form paramilitary units generally called Fräibande (“free bands [corps]”). These units, numbering around 120,000, purchase modern firearms from the army to put them on par with the rebels. The rebellion becomes a rallying purpose for the general populace, who are more often than not have been looking for something the focus their anger and resentment. The Benz Motor Company is granted a contract to build a locally built copy of the Iberian Caballéria MK 1, designated the Liicht Panzerlandschëff I, reverse engineered from specimens captured in the Great War. The Fokker and Junkers aircraft companies, which had been adapting for civilian production, begin restarting their military aircraft assembly lines, with a focus on cheaper light bombers. The army, supported by the Fräibande, is deployed along the frontier with the rebellious West Bank. The campaign to reclaim the rebelling territory, named Operation Feniks begins in late July. The reorganized army is much more mobile than its pre-war counterpart, and the proliferation of radio allows a greater deal of coordination than was possible during the war. Aachen is reclaimed after a two-week battle, and the rest of the army attacks two prongs, one going north from Elsass, and the other heading south from Gelderland. The battle of Kleve sees the Burgundian regular army, spearheaded by tanks and the reformed assault divisions (many of whom are veterans of the Guyanese civil war and the bitter fighting of the Great Wars closing years), break through the rebels’ defenses, with a similar story in the south with the hard-fought battles of Landau and Neustadt. By the end of the year, the province of Kleff, and most of the provinces of Gülich and Zweebrúcken have been reclaimed, Bonn remains held by Rhenish loyalists but under siege, diverting rebel manpower away from the Burgundian regular army offensives. The early Burgundian victories also exposes rifts within the rebels’ ranks, largely decentralized and lacking an organized and unified strategy, with some factions wanting greater autonomy, some wanting total independence for their province, and others seeking union with Germany. Burgundian military intelligence believes infighting is taking place among the rebels, possibly so far as sabotaging each other, after intercepting radio communications from the pro-autonomy faction (concentrated in Gülich province) requesting reinforcements and supplies prior to the fall of Aachen but were hung out to dry by the other two factions. With the global economy stabilizing, trade begins to climb in Burgundy for the first time since before the Great War. Merchant companies, before having no reason to order new ships, begging placing new orders for ships in private and Royal shipyards. This, however, causes a bottleneck in the steel industry, which have lost access to a number of coal mines in Picardy, and for the time are cut off from the coal mines in the West Bank, and are in the process of turning to imported coal from trading partners and the dominions and protectorates. While this prevents shipbuilding on the scale many would like to see Burgundy return to, the increase in orders does help with reducing unemployment. Meanwhile, Burgundian engineers, on commission from the government, begin looking at possibly closing off the Zuiderzee, turning it into a large freshwater lake, as well as upgrading the canal network, as possible public work projects once the revolt is put down. The finances are still strained, especially with the onset of the Rhenish revolt, but examination of the situation indicates modest improvement has been made after last year's collapse.
German Dip: We would like to propose a deal for the last few years. You release or exchange Transrhinia (the name is still weird to me). I'll allow you to have access to the region similarly to the deal with Indochina for a while - so you won't lose any significant resources from the region, and you won't have to deal with the rebellion and lose resources trying to put it down (which I have a feeling the mods will make the effects of the rebellion be troubling for the next few years, which may stunt your progress by a bit). Seeing as you are also having a bit of trouble with economics lately, we'll help pay for whatever projects you have for the next three to five years (once we are able to have funds available). There has been enough death, especially of those with our blood.
Borealia: 1922 becomes a major year in sports for the nation of Borealia, helping to unite the nation and ease tensions caused by the Great Depression. In 1922 the first edition of the Arcadian Games in Laurentia is held, taking place in Saint-Denis, Brésil. Later in the year the first Winter Olympic Games take place in Switzerland. Lastly, the Burgundian Games are held in Lelystad, Borealia, with the nation performing well in all fronts. A "World Series" is also organized for baseball internationally, taking place in the nation this year. Forceful deportation of people from the nation is more or less halted, although by this time it is not deemed important regardless. The "Northeast Corridor", which had already existed to Wilmington before the war, and was extended into Savannah for military purposes during it, opens to the public in the new state created in the far south. Plans are made for a new city in the region to serve as a modern metropolis, similar to the utopian project. The area's population swells with settlers seeking employment, due to many jobs existing in the occupied territory during the war. As such the urban development project is seen as a way to settle this new population, although funding is low at the moment.
Imperial Swahili Federation: Agricultural productivity continues to rise with the introduction of industrial fertilizers, prompting a boost in population. The economy slowly recovers as unemployment is reduced. Construction of infrastructure begins in the new territories following improvements in government finances Several major corporations were able to turn a profit this year, and the Federal and States government slowly reinstitute some minor social programs. However, the economic activity continues to be quite low. Manga, Cinema and Radio continues to grow in popularity, with the city of Kilwa slowly growing prominence as a film site due to state policies and the birth of several directors, actors and actresses in the area, although consumption of radio sets are still low due to the price.
Swahili Diplomacy to Iberia: The Mogadishu Madrassah wishes to cooperate with Iberia on the study of arid ecology and agriculture.
The Union Agrees.
Baltic Federation: Relatively tough economic times continue, but the promise of the Germans to protect the freedom of navigation in the Baltic Sea eases much of the burden on the fledgling nation. Institutions continue to be established by the Federation, with Federation President Pavils Jansons supporting anti-Russian sentiments throughout the population. We continue the regular drilling of men subject to the draft. This increased athleticism is reflected by the good showing at the first Winter Olympics. Support for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Baltica continues unabated, due to the existential crisis felt by the Russian threat to the East.
Empire of Uluru: Trade with our fellow GIOCPS members continues to increase this year, and injects a fair amount of money into the Ulurun economy. Our policies from last year are largely successful and Uluru begins to experience its first economic growth since the beginning of the recession and the unemployment rate comes back down to 13.7% while the government budget begins to increase again due to the cuts to certain sectors. The infrastructure projects continue this year, although significantly slowed down, and literacy is encouraged as much as possible. To encourage immigration we begin a PR campaign to oppose the dark image the genocide left and appoint Baibhav Achaval and Rudie Bouwman (both recent descendants of immigrants, specifically and Indian and a Burgundian) to the posts of the head of the Department of Agriculture and the Department for Civil Rights, respectively. That latter category was specifically created this year so that the various minority groups in the country have a voice on the emperor's council, although obviously there are vast differences between the different minority groups. This is just a first step hoped to give them a visible voice at the top of the government and to show that we are doing our best to promote equality in Uluru, despite the dark events of the 1916 through 1920 genocide. These events are highly publicised and made prominent as much as possible in government sponsored or owned media and we also do our best to highlight the many existing immigrant communities that are treated very well (such as the Indian community which has over one million members in Uluru who have never been persecuted and the recently growing community of Japanese refuges, most of whom have been warmly welcomed into the country and many more of whom have arrived since we first started accepting them in 1917) and others already in high positions such as Ryunnosuke Kuto, a highly placed professor of physics at the University of Ngarindijeri or Pierre Heroux, the CEO of a rich Ulurun oil company in the Mpantwe who is descended from French immigrants (a small but far from nonexistent community). Many of the Muslims of Uluru, motivated by the struggle of fellow Muslims in Egypt despite the many doctrine differences and sympathetic to those resisting European imperialism after our own war against Britain decide to form volunteer divisions and go aid the resistance in Egypt. This is not encouraged or condemned by the government, but many do so regardless. Although the government allows this, those in government positions or the army/navy are required to resign before they do so. A surprising number of them do so, including General Nkina (a devout Muslim), and over 150,000 volunteers, many of whom are veterans of the Ulurun war for Independence and they head to Egypt - although they must find their own means of transportation to do so. We also send 20 athletes to compete in the 1922 Olympics. The Tasmanian War continues this year, with the rebels seizing even more central Tasmanian territory and beging to consolidate their gains as several major resistance movments come together, declaring themselves the Palawa Peoples Front and demanding independence. This is, obviously, denied and the fighting continues, with the rebels gains being stopped near the end of the year and we begin preparing a major counteroffensive now that the rebels are concentrated in one area.
1923
The Global economy finally reaches stability. However, with investment still tight, trade depressed, and unemployment at 15.3% on average there is still much distance to travel before an end to the depression is even near.
The United Kingdom, having been stripped of its colonies, wracked with debt, and ruined by the depression, faces a new challenge. During the late winter of 1922, coal unions went on strike and the nation shut down. With the New Year repeated attempts to form a government fail and by May of 1923 the situation is desperate. In an effort to save the nation, King Richard VI, with the backing of the First Lord of the Admiralty, Leonard Spencer-Churchill, and the other branches of the armed forces, orders the dissolution of parliament. He swiftly consolidates his rule by breaking up the syndicalist movements amongst the coal miners and rebuilding the economy.
The War in Egypt continues and despite the gains of last year the rebels suffer several defeats and morale drops. Despite support from Arabia, lack of materiel and experience cause many resistance cells to either give up and evaporate or simply to be unable to stage successful attacks. The Arabian veterans, unable to make it to Egypt, are only able to offer limited assistance.
Corporate trust in the GIOCPS sphere by European investment firms wanes after a meeting of prominent industrialists with interests in the region. The recent anti-European policies of these nations have endangered European workers and prove a potential security risk. Because of this, several large investment and heavy machinery firms withdraw from development contracts with Arabia, Uluru, and Swahili.
In Laurentia, the economic situation enters a new phase of depression. Instability in the north and a limited response to the crisis by the Brésilian and Guyanan authorities sees a second wave of collapse. This slide causes unemployment to hit 19.7% once more in Brésil, and throws many industries into disarray as already weakened businesses cannot survive the second hit. The economic collapse also hit the Iberian colonies in the Caribbean, Kuba, and British Haiti with significant ferocity. The Federated States of Arcadia is also greatly impacted but is partially insulated by its distance.
The Aztláni Government is deposed in a coup d'etat by Fascist groups in government. Diretor Luisinho Pimentel rapidly secures his position by imprisoning dissent and implementing radical economic reform. The oil industry, now the second largest in the world, is nationalized and profits used to pay off national debts. Public works programs restore faith in the government and the economy grows by 3% in under a year.
I officially appeal this issue, especially because I had exams and couldn't post. However, if the moderators deem it to be so, I will continue to post as a fascist state or an exiled government. Please make clear which. ~Hdjensofjfnen (Aztlán) [MOD RESPONSE]
Front for the Unification of Hindustan, now the Front for the Unification of the Indian Peoples, takes many local elections across several of the Indian nations. Support for the movement is high, and many call for the deportation of Muslims, Christians, Jews, and other non-Indian faiths.
Magadh: Magadh continues to industrialize. Industrial growth increases further and exports increase, However, a smaller amount of raw material is being exported. Most of the produced goods are used up in the domestic economy. Design bureaus are set up in the Navy and the Army. The Navy consists of four armoured cruisers displacing 12,000 tons each (48 kt). The construction of a large 25,000-ton battleship, the MNS Bimbisara, which will act as the flagship of the navy is started in the newly constructed Hemgarh dockyards. The Bimbisara will carry 14" guns. The light cruiser force consists of 12 ships (each displacing 8,000 tons armed with 4" guns). Magadh also purchased 12 submarines (600 tons each) from Burgundy. These ships are closely studied by the Magadhi naval engineers and they begin to make designs for the indigenous production of two 9,000 ton cruisers. This brings up the entire force to a total of 78 ships plus numerous auxiliary vessels. The navy is subdivided into two battle groups and a coastal defence group. The expansion of dockyards with Burgundian help continues in Paradwip, Hemgarh and Chittagong. The emigration of professionals from the West continues because of the economic depression. Study groups are organized by the government and private enterprises and are sent for training to the Western nations. An import substitution policy is adopted and this policy calls for massive industrialization. Plans are being made. Anti-Christian sentiment is non-existent in Magadh. However, small Hindu-Muslim riots continue to occur in the rural areas and all efforts are made to contain them. The urban areas remain peaceful. However, many Muslims begin to pack up and move with entire villages immigrating to Afghanistan, Swahili, Arabia, Maghreb and Iran, most of them moving to the inner uninhabited areas of Swahili where there are Indian Muslim communities set up by the Sepoys who went to Swahili under the British. No amount of reassurance by the politicians is able to stop them from leaving while some others are happy to see them leave. People from the West continue to migrate into the nation, most of them unemployed workers and professionals who help in setting up and running the factories. Immigration from Southeast Asia continues, especially from Burgundian colonies, mainly Buddhists (true Indian faith thing) and Hindus. The Asansol-Raniganj complex is completed.
You do not have the technical expertise to construct your own battleship. -Feud
Nor the dockyard capacity. -Steph
He could use QF 6-pounder Hotchkiss guns. I think a smaller ship like U.S.S Isla de Cuba (1886) would be better. User:Todetode :. ~ Under the Hood, Connect to Basic information? ~ Todetode (talk).
Yeah, okay. I did buy 12 cruisers from Burgundy, though - and four armoured cruisers.
Also, you might want to recheck the mod event and also redefine what Indian means in-game. Nate thinks this India does not include Dravidia and Bengal. Also, this mod event means civil war. Otherwise, it is ASB.It is difficult to ingrain anti-Abrahamic ideas in the minds of some 200 million-odd Hindus. If you think that is plausible, then what is implausible is the lack of major civil disturbance. Calls for deportation of Muslims and Christians would not go unanswered. There will be clashes which might (most likely) erupt into an all-out civil war engulfing all of India. (This is what I think). -Dev
I agree with Dev, the Muslims would riot since they don't like being persecuted. User:Todetode :. ~ Under the Hood, Connect to Basic information? ~ Todetode (talk). 17:42, October 29, 2018 (UTC)
OOC: No one likes being persecuted.
OOC: Can someone please change the color for independent British colonies in Africa? The color is extremely similar to Magadh's.
Kingdom of Arabia: Mass media continues to rise, with radio and cinematic dramas increasingly popular. Comic book companies led by Moomtez comics continue to be popular, and this year extend to be exported in other countries. The economy begins making large improvements this year toward recovery, but still has a long way to go. Unemployment drops considerably, and industry begins to pick up steam with new companies opening the markets. In order to further stabilize the economy internally, the Sultan orders that all the gold reserves across the country under state control are centralized into a single bank, Fort Mahdi, stationed outside of Aleppo. This federal bank will be used henceforth to stabilize currency by buying or selling gold. Seeing the lack of European investment in GIOCPS, the Ministry of State pushes forward several new programs to increase more positive friendly relations with Europe, showing those companies how much more wealth and prestige is gained by investing in the eastern hemisphere. Burgundy Culture centers in Mesopotamia converted into French cultural centers, and both French language and French history are promoted in universities in Mesopotamia. Iberian cultural centers existing in Palestine are increased, educating on Iberian history and their culture tied with Magrheb. Both these branches of cultural centers reach out in conjunction with the center of European Orientalism in Zurich, as well as the second center of Orientalism in Zaghreb, for the mutual growth of Arab and European cultural exchange. Muslims in India are aided to move safely from persecution to the nearby nations of Bengal and Dravada. Policies in Egypt continue as before (see previous turn). We publicly deny any involvement in the war in Egypt, and point out that the weapons found by Belka were originally manufactured in Iberia, Germany, and Belka itself, and therefore cannot be linked to our government. Secretly, the previous policies of preventing further veteran migration is not highly enforced, and many more continue to slip through. The navy existing in the Red Sea is used to maintain supply lines via ships. Due to Belka being vastly overextended, the Shay Al-Nass is betting their economy cannot support the war much longer. End secret. Many Arabs continue to migrate to Belkan Maghreb illegally, primarily due to being reunited with their families settled there already. Arabia makes no effort to curb these actions, seeing the outward migration of Arabs is overall beneficial to the struggling economy.
OOC Dev: Just so you know, the anti-Muslim sentiment affects India, i.e., Bengal as well as Dravidia.
Kashmir: The occupying Uluru and Magadh forces have stabilized the situation and reduced the civil war to a regional insurgency. Furniture, cherry and wool production start to grow slightly. The economy collapses suddenly and riots occur in the cities, but villages and towns stay quiet for the time being. We peg our currency to the Magadh currency.
Magadhi Dip: 25,000 Magadhi troops continue to remain in Kashmir and it is requested that the government allow Magadh to permanently station them in Kashmir. The rest of the Uluruan and Magadhi forces are called back, the joint command is dissolved.
Kashmir Dip: OK.
Belkan Federation: The Belkan army continues to advance in defiance of all expectations economic and strategically. The evaporation of resistance cells across the country are noted and in tandem with allied Egyptians, Ethiopian, and Belkan Federal forces every city in the country has been pacified and fully secured and the works program is implemented nationwide by the Junta government alongside the advisory of the Belkan Federation. The coalition forces are able to begin major offensives diplomatically, socially, and militarily and even manage to cut costs heavily as the insurgency begins to collapse in on itself and hence drive down the costs of the occupation. being able to use existing Egyptian bases and outposts throughout the country helps significantly as does the support of the Ethiopians in the south who have lent their own support for the northern effort now. Funny enough the brutality of the Ethiopians in regards to handling insurgents becomes notorious as taking a lesson from their overlords history they impart a massive psycological impact effectively making it more attractive to turn oneself in and sell out to preserve ones safety than it would be to continue. Insurgents who remain resolutely committed that are caught are impaled or executed brutally. Horrors of falling into hands of the Ethiopians prompts many to turn back to their simple lives before, refrain from embarking on attacks, or simply turning oneself over to the ironically much more level-headed Belkan troops. It is expected at the current rate the Belkan mission will have pacified Egypt by 1925. The return in investment from the feedback loop started in colonies as well as incentives for richer African natives, aristocrats in the homeland, and the loans brought in from the three Belkan commonwealths has effectively saved the Belkan nation and the economy shows much improvement. The unemployment rate looks to be well on the average standing at 15% flat out and many more people being able to find work and continue rebuilding their lives from the collapse. Various legislations are implemented to mitigate future effects of such a recession/depression as well as bank insurance laws guaranteeing a certain amount of funds in the bank, further government spending to get industries further started up, and with the possibility of avoiding another arms race, the Belkan fleet from the war officially undergoes a massive downsizing from its nearly 510 ships to capping itself at nearly 220 ships and in accordance with the Malta naval treaty older dreadnoughts begin to be phased out and a huge industry builds around scrapping ships from the war, albeit it temporary it provides much needed work as ships are brought in to be stripped and their equipment, steel, and materials used for other projects or re-purposed. The further restarting of much domestic industry and the ability now to fund the efforts of growing colonial economies as well as turning to reinvest into Burma and Manila directly the next year after their loan as well as Ethiopia indeed while still low on the growth side does gives a much needed internal trade boost putting more people back to work in the shipping industries as Zaire, Ethiopia, Kanem and Maghreb all seeing notable industrial growth as well as the development of much larger and accessable consumer markets which effectively gives Belkan light industry a break as the availability of new populations able to purchase goods from Belkan manufacturers due to influx of more money into their domestic households resulting in disposable incomes which can in turn be used for consumer goods. The contracts offered up to heavy industry make their own impact as many colonial economies begin to specialize into niches and import heavy industrial tech in relation to their specialization. Zaire begins producing rubber in a cleaner and much more industrial scale as well as with the discovery of its immense mineral wealth and even gold and copper it begins developing many of these extensively. Kanem being large sees its own industry but the discovery of oil gold and other mineral wealths give the colony its own effective purchasing power as it develops allowing it to begin heavy purchases of equipment to develop its own industry based around its mineral wealth including its own consumer goods industry partially to give the colony more purchasing power for more lucrative goods from Belka proper. The Asian colonies begin seeing their own slight recession from their involvement in the loan program to Belka but it is not drastically disastrous and projected increases in the next few years following the return investments from the loan deal will make both countries stronger. Hong Kong is officially renamed to Port Durestov as the population of the city sees a massive influx of immigrants from Belka proper and inflate the cities numbers significantly. Interestingly enough Hong Kong has been one of the only profitable cities in the region due to its sophisticated policy and economics and has managed to transition into providing industrial goods as well inviting tens of thousands of Chinese and even Belkan workers seeking to make a mixed middle-class for the city. In Magreb illegal immigration is discovered and with Arabia taking no steps to mitigate the situation tens of thousands of Arabians are shafted into internment camps as illegal refugees. Belkan authorities begin to turn them back but a riot breaks out as thousands of Arabians living in Maghreb unhappy with this riot over this even with the immigration being considered illegal. Maghrebi natives and Belkan immigrants and the large population of Belkans born overseas are angry and rather than the military taking action massive street fights break out which at the end of the day leave 50 dead - most of them Arabians not armed the same way some of the Belkan "Cheren Krak" or Blackfeet, Europeans born in the Maghrebi region and the vast majority of the Maghrebis (all of whom are citizens) see their position threatened by the Arabian immigrants which have caused the building of slums, taking jobs from those who live there and overall disrupting the lives of those living there demand something be done. The Supreme Soviet addressed the issue by naming the Arabian Exclusion Act which prohibits Arabians from immigrating and settling in any Belkan colony or the home states. It does, however, give citizenship to those who came legally but effectively forces the deportation of nearly 40,000 Arabians alone this year. The only black strike remaining is the arrival of a militant group of Arabian veterans numbering 2,000 who force their way into port at Tunis Harbor only to be summarily slaughtered by a compliment of the Belkan marines and the local national guard after many port facilities were seized. All 2,000 are killed as roughly one-half die in the fighting and the rest are made public examples of for their enforcement of the Exclusion Act. Information is spread heavily that illegal immigration to Belka will be met with absolute hostility and lethal force. As an order of distraction from a lot of the troubles of the country Rugy and especially the new sport of Football coming out of France have picked up significant steam with many major cities now hosting major teams acting as a lightning rod for all walks of life to enjoy themselves, and come together if only for a day to forget the problems plagueing them.
OOC Aztlán: I know that Belka is a strong country, but you can't just start up growth just two years after you fell into a massive depression. Even the United States took years to recover from its depression, presumably of similar magnitude. [MOD RESPONSE]
I am not even close to recovery but everyone has definitely been doing a lot of work on economic fixing. Also, I still have high unemployment and I'm still spending a lot of money to keep my industry turning. -Feud
Magadhi Diplomacy: Magadh would like to establish formal diplomatic relations and set up embassies in Belgrad, Manila and Bagan (Burma). Some private companies are trying to obtain licenses for the manufacture of small arms.
Vinland: We begin expanding our air force and ask Borealia for help with it. Elections are held and Stefan Larsson is elected as the new Prime Minister.
FS of Arcadia: The Esquillo Welfare system gets nationalised and secularised. On the demand of Ludwig Wachter, transforms this religious welfare system to a national and secular welfare system. This system works by taking 5% of every man's income and then using the collected money to set up food banks so that the poor can have a meal. These meals mostly exist of watered-down soup with a small amount of vegetables and fruit in them and a piece of bread. The Kempisch Verbond Arkadië grows in number to a membership of 12,500 as they begin change their recruitment from a local minority party to a Dietsche Soldiersparty, their ideology being a form of Pacifist Communualism/Syndicalism. They begin to recruit members with their motto "veu Vriede veu den burger veu den comune". The SoldatenPolitik (Soldierspolitics) gets even more result with 180,000 soldiers emigrating from their home states to the states of Küstenland and Bergsorbien. This makes it so the population of these states double in only a couple of years. This strains the infrastructure of these states and to combat this a program has been introduced. This program is called Nationales Vernetzungs programm (NVP). This program gives the unemployed the job of making extra infrastructure and even some highways the government plans to build 100 miles of highway even though many call this number impossible. Phage therapy is also experimented with for first time, Edwin Herrod trying this method out for the first time on salmonellosis which is the main bacteria causing salmonella. The first attempt wasn't the most successful but it did create enough of a result to be worth studying more. Although the therapy can't kill the bacteria in this lesson, yet the effects, mostly defect of cramps and diarrhea. Some doctors even think about injecting this bacteriophage into chicken and cows so that the chance of salmonella is smaller. Some industrialists also question if this technology can be patented, most of the government believe that this power to heal the people is more important than the money that can be gained from it. The government also starts a new interest in the navy which is called "Neue Marine Initiative" (New navy initiative) where the military invest money to monitor new navies and to upgrade the existing navy. As part of this initiative the navy hires a small number of administrators to keep records of the navy. The Navy also offers to buy SMS Kinnigin Maria de Luisterrijke (SS-67) and SMS Kinnig Lodewijk de Konstant (SS-68) for the Federated States Navy with our offer being 95 million Arcadian Franks ($3.5 million) from Burgundy. With this we do ask for training of the crew and the establishment of a new naval academy in Janstad, Nathielsburgden. The army reinsures the FSA claims on Fisher Island by landing three soldiers on each individual island. Some of the technocrat advisors in Lyevs cabinet begin to appoint sympathisers of technocracy in do the administration. Due to this almost 20% of the federated States cabinet is a technocrat or technocracy sympathiser. Although many of these sympathizer names aren't known their impact is still there on the federated States government. With the state with the most technocrats being Lucentium as it has a big industry that technocrats can improving. A new Minister of Agriculture is appointed with the Minister being an agricultural professor and scientist of Felden University. With Maurice Valluy being one of the most respected in this university as he has published more than 20 scientific papers on agriculture only, and another 15 papers on other subjects than agriculture. For the rest not much is known about this professor of the University of Felden.
Burgundian Dip: The sale is accepted, and Burgundy sends advisors to help train the Arcadian crews for the ships.
Magadhi Diplomacy: Magadh would like to establish formal diplomatic relations and set up an embassy.
Fonetenist State of New Granada: As the civil war continues the First Congress of the Fascist Internationale takes place in Quibdo, New Granada from the 6th to the 9th of March 1922. Many fascist movements and political parties attended at the Congress. During the Congress it was decided that an Executive Committee would be established with representatives of the most important sections and that other parties joining the Internationale would have their own representatives. The Congress also decided the Executive Committee would elect a triumvirate to run the daily affairs of the Internationale as Olavo Dantes, Luisinho Pimentel and Jacó Corte-Real are chosen to become part of the Triumvirate of the Internationale. With the success of the Founding Congress of the Fascist Internationale, Olavo Dantes orders a military offensive in Northern New Granada against the Veralista forces in April smashing through their line of defenses in the North allowing the Fontenista Troops in East Central New Granada to launch another offensive causing the Veralista Armies to collapse. As the Fontenista troops approach Bogotá, Ulisses Verala surprisingly resigns as the President of Interim Government as he quickly goes into exile in Borealia. This causes the Interim Government to collapse as they are unable to find a suitable leader with good military leadership as Fontenista Troops enter Bogotá in June 1922 leading to the dissolution of the Interim Government as their leaders as exiled from the nation. With the victory of the Fontenistas a new government is established, the Fontenist State of New Granada as Olavo Dantes is declared the Supreme Ruler of New Granada. Despite the civil war having ended, the Syndicalist Legion of Amazonia continues its guerrilla campaign in the Province of Amazonia as troops are deployed to the region to restore order.With victory achieved by the Fontenistas Olavo Dantes declares the beginning of the Reconstruction Period as New Granada begins to recover from the civil war as people are hired to help rebuild the devastated cities of New Granada. In 1923 as the Reconstruction period continues a second wave of depression hits Laurentia (except New Granada) as unemployment rises once more in Brésil as economic collapse also hits the Caribbean. As a response to this Olavo Dantes declares that the Fontenist Government will welcome immigrants fleeing the Depression giving them free homes and a guaranteed employment as many he intends to get more workers to get hired in order to boost the reconstruction effort Dantes declaration becomes known as the Immigration Act of 1923. This leads to a big wave of immigration hitting New Granada as approximately 1.5 million people from the Caribbean and Brésil immigrate to New Granada surprising the Government though they manage to keep their promise encouraging more unemployed people from Laurentia to move to New Granada. In Late 1923, Olavo Dantes declares that the Laurentian Stock Exchange would resume its activities as it had been shut down during the civil war. Resulting in the economy of New Granada to begin recovering from the civil war. With the civil war over, Olavo Dantes orders the construction of monuments dedicated to the soldiers that fought for New Granada during the Great War and the Civil War as 14 of June is would be known as Fontenista Day, a national holiday centred on the day when Olavo Dantes and the Fontenistas entered Bogotá in 1922.
Poland: We invade Russia with our army of 900,000 men. We request our Intermarium allies support us. Pro-Belkan politicians request our glorious ally, Belka to assist us in this invasion, and cite helping Belka as a reason to invade Russia. Troops pour into the Ukraine, and attempts are made to create a Ukraine Liberation Army. Also infrastructure in Russia is destroyed. President-General Andrzej Duda declares Poland will find its rightful place in the sun. A Ukrainian regional authority is put in place, and Ukrainians are accepted into the Intermarium.
Germany Dip: Are you being suicidal? It is not a great time to be invading anybody bigger than you are. We may not help you this time.
Free Alaskan Republic: With the economy stagnatingand exports on an all-time low, President Dzhugashvili orders to radically restructure the economy of Alaska. One step is the state doctrine of "Alaskan Laocracy", which implements the communal ownership of economic instances and a more progress-oriented but authoritarian government. The word laocracy comes from the old greek term Laos which means commoners. Thus a commoner's government is installed. The Berman oil fields are now called to stop their production, until the extraction taxes are paid (GERMAN RESPONSE NEEDED). The Vanguardist Party of Alaska also seeks out for international connections among technocratic, socialist and progressivist parties all around the world. The Narodniki party, meanwhile, arranges itself within the new power balance as a point for more moderate and liberal forms of leftist thought. The Orthodox League is, meanwhile, largely excluded by the progressivist majority as non-secularism in a modern government is seen as very outdated and antiquated. Flag proposals are also set up for the new Oblasts.The first steps for the trans-Alaska railway are done, it will reach from Kivalina up in the northern Chukchi Oblast down to the metropolitan area around Resnov (OTL Vancouver). It is asked to connect the railway with the already existing railway network of Arcadia (ARCADIA RESPONSE)
German Dip: When have we not paid what we owe? If we haven't paid it, then so be it. We'll gather up some form of payment sooner or later once our economy has just about recovered (about 1925 or so). Just know we may be interpreting this as a power move if this continues, but we'll give you the benefit of the doubt.
Alaskan Dip: We have already requested such a thing in 1920, but unfortunately, we received no response. By no means we had the intention to anger the German authorities and deeply apologize if we did that. We will keep the oil fields running as usual, yet we ask for a small payment.
German Dip: Very well, we will make the payment by 1925 (assume we do so by that turn if it is not mentioned). Keeping the oil fields running would help us produce more income to pay it faster.
Aztlán: As mentioned above, please specify which country I should post as. [MOD RESPONSE]
You can post as either sympathizers to the government and start a civil war or as the Fascists and play as them, whichever you prefer. -Steph
Russia: In Novgorod, after a long discussion at the Duma, Prime Minister Ivan Ivanavov decides the best course of action against Poland invading is to invade back. The full strength of the Russian army, some three million men is gathered in Byelorussia and Kiev and placed under the Command of General Andrei Wrangel. The Army of Ruthenia is placed in defensive positions between the Baltic border and the Fortress City of Lviv. A Colonel Nikolai Timoshenko begins to coordinate with the Cavalry Corps to begin work on a Russian landship corps. The T-23 light tank is developed from copying Franco-Belkan designs accept with a modified suspension. It is armed with either a 37 mm cannon or 7.62 mm machine gun. Gyorgy Beria working for the Arms Division of the Army creates the AB-1 light machine rifle. Firing in 7.62 mm Mosin, the gun is capable of firing 450 rpm and normally contains a bipod. However, personal and squad testing reveals the rifle to be an effective trench sweeper. T-23 tanks and the new AB-1's are immediately sent into mass production in the industrial plants of Tsaritsyn.' The First Air Force is formed as planes from Russia are staffed in bases behind the lines. Captain Igor Nikolaevich delivers the first payload of bombs over Warsaw with a flight of ten modernized Pyotr Vityaz (OTL Ilya Mouramets bombers). Experimental monoplane aircraft made by Molotok Aeronautics is tested (OTL Polikarkpov I-1 fighter) and sent to the frontlines for combat testing.
OOC Baltics: You don't own Kaunas; it is part (and the capital) of the Baltic State of Aukštaitija.
Magadhi Diplomacy: Magadh would like to establish formal diplomatic relations and set up an embassy. Some private companies are trying to obtain licenses for the manufacture of small arms.
Uniõ de Cádiz: Unemployment falls once more to 15.2% as inflationary policies continue to improve the economic outlook of the Union. With public debts now slashed to 20% of the national GDP, the government opts to lower inflation to 6% with a goal of eventually reaching 2% annual inflation. With debt payments now a small portion of the budget government spending resumes. Pensions and benefits for veterans are reinstated while taxes on the lower-classes are reduced to essentially nothing. Rather than re-create the social welfare state under the former governments, the Technocratic Unionists of Iberia, the ruling party in Iberia proper, opts for a more liberalized personal taxation system with higher regulations on large businesses. Regulations are introduced to restrict the risk of investments and the government agrees to guarantee personal savings up to 400% of the poverty line, a metric which is established as 20% of the GDP per capita in family income with an additional 2.5% per dependent. These policies are copied in Morocco and Algeria with slightly varied policies on wealth levels. With the Union now the most liquid economy in Western Europe, investment resumes although worse than during the pre-war. The situation with the United Kingdom and France permits a significant resurgence in many Union industrial sectors as the uptick in the U.K’s economy drags Union industrial demand higher. France, although still struggling also purchases Union industrial materials and equipment in its efforts to rebuild. The continued comparative advantage the Union maintains over its trade partners sees light and consumer industry rebuild quickly. Herrero-Correia Industrial continues to struggle but manages to expand its profitability. Fontes, although selling more cars, fails to increase its profitability as higher labor costs and antitrust activity drive up expenses. Avia continues to struggle and cuts back on its production side in favor of its semi-profitable research and development sector which receives government funding. The Iberian Sun Power Company sees significantly improved profitability as municipalities, consumers, and industrial companies take out loans to reduce their overall long-term expenditure on coal. Several new solar-thermal plants begin construction this year alone. In the far south of Morocco, small greenhouses, humidified through wind and seawater begin to appear and spread. These contraptions take advantage of the intense sunlight to rapidly grow crops in a humid but hot environment. Population estimates begin a new system that accounts for race allowing for more accurate counts, that there are 56.63 million in Iberia, 10.94 million native Moroccans in Morocco, 5.99 million Iberians in Morocco, 5.9 million Iberian Algerians, and 3.58 million Native in Algerians, for a total of 83.04 million in the Union proper. Settlement in Morocco and Algeria continues with more effort to roll back some of the desert. Although the work is slow and grueling the arid landscapes of southern Morocco start to take on a more hospitable air as gullies, rivers, and streams are now lined with repeated banks of biomass in the form of wheat stalks, felled trees, palm fronds, and all other manner of bio-materials. These banks, augmented by low dams, catch and store water while also improving the soil. There are still years to go before the area will produce significant food crops, but the hope is that this cultivative work will allow for orchards to line the banks of natural water formations. This work is overseen by researchers from the University of Sevilla’s Arid Ecology Department, but is done by the local farmers who were settled there recently. Military research continues, but is slow as funding constraints prohibit grand inventions. Implementation of the Sandoval Model 1917 Semi-Automatic Rifle continues as the Union Expeditionary Force receives the weapons in late June. With the deliver, early troop reaction to the guns is supremely favorable as the light, durable, and easily maintained action gives them significantly higher firepower than the earlier lever-driven bolt action rifles of the past. One criticism of the rifle is the lack of magazines, which is addressed through the introduction of the Sandoval M17A SAR (Very similar to the OTL M1A), which has a ten-round magazine standard. With the expeditionary forces’ rifles recalled to be switched over to the magazine system, new export laws are introduced that prevent the export of critical military technologies, including those used in the Sandoval M17A SAR and other weapons.
República de las Antillas Ibéricas: The Laurentian Recession hits the few surviving businesses hard. Fortunately, assistance arrives from the Iberian Government in time to support some of the failing companies.
República de las Indias Orientales Ibéricas: The economy begins to recover as demand in the Union picks up. However, growth still sits near zero percent.
República de Angola: The economy begins to recover as demand in the Union picks up. However, growth still sits near zero percent.
República de Senegay-Guinea: With Guinea integrated the colony begins to recover with greater speed than the others. Proximity and better transport systems allows the more economically competitive extraction of raw materials for the Union economy.
Mauritania: With the region under nominal union control, warlords, tribal leaders, and Islamic clerics are courted in order to protect Unionist interests.
Uluru Diplomacy: We would like to open diplomatic and trade relations with you and potentially build an embassy in your nation, as we are reaching out to those European Powers who own major amounts of land in the area surrounding us.
Magadhi Diplomacy: Magadh would like to establish formal diplomatic relations and set up an embassy. Some private companies are trying to obtain licenses for the manufacture of small arms.
Empire of Uluru: The beginning of this year sees Uluru undergo further economic recovery as we continue implementing our economic polocies. Unemployment shrinks once more to 12% but it is still shrinking slowly and taking a long time to recover, although the economy is finally stable again. The volunteers from last year reach Egypt this year and begin assisting the guerrillas in fighting against the Belkan forces, despite their extreme luck in the war so far despite all odds. Ethiopian soldiers begin to be specifically targeted due to their brutal atrocities, and the death of many of them begins to show the Egyptians that they are not invincible and starts to restore morale. We begin to heavily invest in mining in our country, with bauxite, gold and iron ore becoming the most mined in the country, although large industries also begin to develop things such as diamonds and uranium. (Arabia - if I gave you the rights to any of these message me and I'll change this). Seeing the various European businesses' lack of investment, Uluru begins to offer heavy tariff and tax cuts to large European businesses willing to invest in Uluru and promise to ensure the safety and security of European workers and companies at all cost if they come back. To show that we are not going to continue undergoing Anti-European policies we offer to reopen relations with the U.K despite the lingering anti-British sentiment from many citizens, (As those feelings have decreased in many without government propaganda actively fanning the flames of them and much of them vanished after the genocide was revealed due to the horror and guilt of many realizing they likely contributed to making it possible) and promise to, if Britain desires it, do our best to compensate them for the genocide and offer an official apology, despite those targeted not being actual British citizens, with the Emperor himself giving a speech condemning it and other similar acts against ANY group, stating "Although these horrid acts of murder were not ordered or approved by the Ulurun government itself, many members of this state were able to take advantage of my lack of attention and our anti European policies to commit them, and it was in a large part my fault for ordering the internment and not ensuring these peoples safety during this. Although I have long since had the perpatrators such as the treacherous nobility and my once trusted friend and general Yarin Peewalla, I was still in a large part responsible. I am not fit to be your Emperor anymore, and so I wont be. Be loyal to my son and serve him as you would have served me, for he is not guilty of my crimes, goodbye". In a shocking move Emperor Djalu V Warlpiri abdicates from the throne and willingly goes into exile, leaving his trusted friend Ranga Tmy as the regent for his son, who is crowned as Emperor Omeo XI at the age of 11, although his regent makes most of the decisions and essentially runs the country for him, and will until he is 18. We also desire to open trade and diplomatic relations with the European Nations of France, Iberia, and Burgundy and to build embassies in each of their countries, as all three of them own large colonies in close proximity to us and we wish to open friendly relations with the different European Powers, as Europe as a whole has never been our enemy, just Britain, and even then we are currently trying to change that. The Tasmanian war continues this year. Although the rebels initially make many gains, taking many miles of territory and even managing to take the city of Launceston despite heavy resistance, their advance is stopped soon after at the battle of Relbia, where they are pushed back despite heavy casualties for the defenders (nearly 3,000 actually). This is very bad for the rebels as less than three weeks later 30,000 soldiers of Ulurun reinforcments arrive in Tasmania from the mainland, and the by now very experienced garrison of Tasmania and the fresh reinforcements combine forces under the command of Lieutenant General Waume Jubeck, who forcibly takes command of the forces in Tasmania from the previous commander and has him imprisoned and sent back to Ngarindjeri, as his removal from command due to his incompetence allowing the rebels to make so much territory was one of the last commands Djalu gave before he abdicated, and he is soon brought to Ngarindjeri and executed for his failure, with Waume taking his place as a full general and the commander of the forces in Tasmania. Under his command, the momentum, which had already been retaken by Ulurun forces who were now making a major push into rebel held territory (retaking Launceston during the third battle of Launceston) is seized and the Ulurun army forces the rebels back many miles and even begins an assault on the rebels' headquarters in the town of Djubre as much of central Tasmania is seized while Ulurun forces in South, East, and West Tasmania also begin pushing deep into rebel territory and seizing it until the rebels only hold two-thirds of central Tasmania. Secret: We also continue the mass killings of the Haalfi tribes and people during this as we move farther and farther into territory where they are the majority, which is where most rebel activity is, continuing the year-long policy, and we also murder many rebel supporting civilians during this. Their possessions, including their farms and lands, are seized by the government and occupied by government forces, who begin the mass reorganization of seized Haalfi lands into Opium farms for the manufacturing of medical drugs and things such as that, as Tasmania is a great location for it. 300,000 Ulurun settlers (which we have been getting ready to send to Tasmania for years and which have been waiting for years) are sent to Tasmania to replace the murdered population, and they by now have become the majority with the many deaths so far among the populace. The native Tasmanian tribes continue to assist us in this campaign, and are a major asset in fighting the rebels and in carrying this campaign out. In response the rebels begin a scorched earth policy as they retreat, which makes this even worse for each side. The UMI is heavily involved in making sure no information or rumors of this campaign escape from Tasmania. End secret. Opium farming becomes the main industry on Tasmania due to the excellent conditions for growing it and the many lands now vacant due to rebel atrocities being easy to reorganize into opium farms, although no intentionally addictive substances are manufactured, with Tasmania instead becoming a center of the pharmaceutical industry for things like painkillers. We continue our immigration policies from last year and also lift the ban on British immigration that has existed since our fight for independence began. We begin preparing to send 35 athletes to the Olympic Games next year, and all undergo heavy advanced training so they are more likely to win more this time.
Burgundian Dip: Burgundy welcomes an Uluru embassy in Brussels, and looks to open an embassy of their own in Uluru.
Aztlán (now third-person perspective, in the middle of a coup, and possibly the longest post I am ever going to write): The fascist government manages to take the government by force this year, and hundreds of people, mostly representatives, are committed to prisons countrywide. However, this only adds to the fervor of a developing group known as the Aliança da Fênix (Coalition of the Phoenix). This group quickly gains a considerable following and begins to spread its influence through the few "uncorrupted" areas remaining, including the stand-off cities of Merida (the housing of the federal navy) and Guadalajara. The fascist government, however, is not slow to begin spreading its own ideas, and soon the country is radically split into a trichotomy between the fascists, the republicans, and a sizeable concentration of neutrals, mostly concentrated farther north, in less developed areas. The Aliança and the new fascist government quickly turn their interests to that of the people, creating new jobs in the military, education system, infrastructure, and mineral (i.e., oil) extraction. However, the Aliança is less successful in that respect, as the fascist government is clearly unwilling to share federal wealth. However, the Aliança is infused with a great fervor to retake the rights they were swiftly denied - in the words of the Guadalajaran governor, "[their] passion for natural rights is superior to any obstacle [the fascists] give us." The Aliança quickly begins to fortify the areas around its cities for a possible coming attack, as well as calling any possible support [CONTINENTAL RESPONSE], but the fascists continue to prepare for their assault swiftly as well, with their schedule set for an overpowering of Merida in late 1924 - in the words of an anonymous official, "let 'em [the Aliança] hang themselves with the rope we give 'em." They also call New Granada, and any other sympathetic group, into the "coming triumph". [NEW GRANADAN RESPONSE] (More to come, if possible)
The Union sends the Coimbra and Aveiro along with several dozen escorts to protect Union citizens and businesses in Aztlán. A small amount of help is sent to the Aliança da Fênix amounting to 5,000 rifles, 500,000 bullets, and a dozen landships.
OOC: Please clarify who comprises the Union.
OOC: Never mind, it's just the 'Uniõ de Cádiz.
FSNG Military Action: 200,000 men are immediately mobilized on the border with Aztlán in order to prepare for a military intervention against the Aliança Rebels as the Fontenista Navy is deployed in the Caribbean to establish a military blockade against the Aliança held city of Merida in order to prevent to arrival of Union equipment.
Steph OOC: You are welcome to attempt to turn away my fleet if you can justify why, but you would not be aware of the very small amount of supplies stored in the support ships that any standard Union fleet would have.
Aliança action: The Aliança deploys the former Eastern Aztlán Navy that was docked in Merida (see above posts for evidence of this), in an attempt to disperse the blockade. In addition, they begin to rally their citizens to take up arms and prepare for any possible immediate military action (i.e., DEFCON 2 or 1). They thank the Union greatly for their support, however meager, due to their need for such equipment.
Fascist action: The fascists thank the FSNG for their gratuitous support, but are unable to help the blockade as the federal navy is commandeered by the Aliança. However, the fascist citizen army begins to scour south Aztlán (neutral zone, see below) with more than adequate equipment, in a purge of Aliança supporters from the area. They plan to push their army to ready itself earlier, and support for a war is considerable.
OOC note: The area between Guadalajara, Merida, Tenochtitlán, and Managua can be considered a neutral zone.
Borealia: The nation continues to slowly recover from the recent war and the current Great Depression. The areas recently taken are settled and connected to the nation's infrastructure. There is a moderate increase in demand for housing, as the southern states see heavy immigration from those seeking employment. Due to the nation's policies toward immigration people continue to travel to the nation from around the world, especially from the more war torn nations. In the sports the nation's athletes prepare for the Olympic Games in Germany the following year, among other events. Planning begins for the World Rugby Cup, with it being decided that Savannah will host the tournament in 1924, followed by Arabia in 1926.
France: With the war over, reconstruction begins, as well as demilitarization. Some small but influential women's rights movements are successful in giving woman the right to vote. Futbol de Grillefer is nationalized nationwide, becoming ever so popular year by year. In these year's finals, the Marseilles Wolves blow out the Paris Pythons 42-12 after leading another undefeated season. The territories annexed from the war begin seeing general incorporation. The recently acquired territory of Dutch West Africa continues to be incorporated into the French West African state, and is expected to be finished by 1927. 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. Belka, Iberia, Italy, and Germany are all asked to help create a pan-European gridiron football league to better relations and help boost nationality within their respective territories [Player/Mod].
Iberia's Gridiron-Football League agrees to participate.
German Dip: Sure.
Uluru Diplomacy: The Empire of Uluru would like to open diplomatic and trade relations with France, as part of our friendly outreach to significant European Powers and due to France having significant colonies near us.
United States of Germany: The Technocratic party won the election of 1922, and its inauguration of a new Chancellor: Franz von Rosenvelt (OTL Franklin D. Roosevelt) on 1923. The slow recovery around the world had helped pushed unemployment down from a peak from 17% to 13%. The neighboring war between Poland and Russia pushed it farther down by the end of the year to 11% due to a boost in a small wartime economy and other preparations. Only 100,000 Germans left this year mainly due to the recession. Germany still expresses they want to negotiate or support for Transrhinian independence. In other words, Germany was horrified that Poland decided to invade Russia at this time, especially of their size. The new German chancellor, von Rosenvelt, called this a “suicidal war”. Worried about German company assets and investments being captured or destroyed during the war, the German government urges Poland to surrender to prevent further consequences. (Secret) We began to form an alternate government of Poland in case Poland collapses or is losing the war - and made preparations to intervene in the Russo-Polish War to help install the government in the west by next year to prevent collapse (End of Secret). We station 200,000 troops each (400,000 total) at our Eastern and Western borders in case things get out of hand, such as Polish or Rhenish migrants. Germany accepts France's offer to join in the leagues and provides their own teams to compete. (More may be added later)
Kingdom of Burgundy: The effort to reclaim the Rhines West Bank continues into this year. Burgundian assault divisions, supported by landship battalions, continues their advances from the north and south, advancing along the Rhine. The Battle of Krefeld sees the first usage of the MK IX Panzerlandschëff, the first dedicated armored personnel carrier, since the Great War. After Burgundian victories at Krefeld and Homberg, the rebel defenses in northern Köln province are broken. Gülich Province is reclaimed after Burgundian victories at Monschau, Eschweiler, and Düren. Another victory at Euskirchen, this time spearheaded by a Fräibande Division, lifts the rebels’ siege of loyalist-held Bonn, and also cuts rebel territory in two. Two weeks after the siege of Bonn is lifted, an offensive is launched on the rebels in the north, in what is dubbed the Bergheim pocket. After failing to mount an effective defense at the battle of Elsdorf, the rebels there surrender. Koblenz falls after a southward offensive from Bonn a month later, the same day Worms falls to the southern army force. Mainz surrenders after a short siege, its defenders having run out of ammunition and supplies. With the West Bank reclaimed, reconstruction efforts begin within the region. A number of Rhenish nationalists begin emigrating from the Burgundian West Bank to German Rhineland. Coal output from the region begins climbing again after the end of the rebellion. The royal commission convened to study the feasibility of enclosing the Zuiderzee returns with confirmation it is feasible, both technically and financially. The Royal Navy begins plans to move its main naval base from Hoorn to Den Helder. Work is slated to begin in 1924 on a dike to connect the island of Wieringen to mainland Holland, and the main dike closing the Zuiderzee is scheduled to begin in 1927. The Navy continues its downsizing, deciding to go to the 350,000 ton battleship/cruiser limit it aims to negotiate to in the Malta Naval Treaty to ensure parity with Burgundy's longtime rival the U.K and to be able to properly patrol the waters of Burgundy's European, Southeast Asian, and New World territories. The public holds rallies in support of the government, often shouting “350 or bust”. In accordance, most of the older dreadnoughts, such as the Herzog Philippe de Fett-class, are scrapped, while others, such as the superdreadnoughts Kinnigin Maria de Luisterrijk and Kinnig Lodewijk de Konstant, are sold to foreign navies. The exception among the older dreadnoughts is SMS Dreadnought herself as she has recently opened to the public as a museum ship, though the breech blocks have been removed from all her guns, and her fire-control systems have had their electronics removed, rendering her demilitarized. Interest in starting up gridiron teams in Burgundy begins to climb.
Imperial Swahili Federation: Agricultural productivity continues to rise with the introduction of industrial fertilizers, prompting a boost in population. The economy slowly recovers as unemployment is reduced. Construction of infrastructure begins in the new territories following improvements in government finances. An income tax, levied against those with a 90 percentile income, is instituted at 15% of their income above the line. However, the tax payment can be deducted by investments and charity, which is currently limited to charity to the Bayabist Church and the setting up of educational institutions, hospitals, orphanages, etc. While this does lead to some tax evasion through the setting up of low-quality orphanages, hospitals, etc, an investigative and prosecutive council is implemented to prevent such cases. More positively, the policy has led to the implementation of many social services as well as private institutes of higher learning, such as the Russom School of Aeronautics, Kanye Madrassah in Bulawayo and Mombasa Institute of Technology. This is seen as an expansion of the Federation's previous policy of advancing education. Following the discovery of several minerals in the newly acquired territory, especially copper and cobalt, the Imperial Institute of Geology is established in Kolwezi. The Federation begins several policy aimed at improving the goodwill of Europeans. The network of embassies within Europe begins distributing examples of Swahili manga, radio shows and broadcast weekly showings of Swahili films. A particular epic popular with the European audience is a film about a soldier's story in the Swahili Civil War. Cultural and scientific exchange programs are established with several European institutions. Economically, after reorganization, the Special Administrative Region of Kismayo is open to foreign investment as a free zone, with zero tariffs, 3% business tax rates and approval of all foreign investments to be made within the area. Foreign institutional investments are also first allowed for Swahili firms. European culture centers are also established within major cities of Swahili. The idealized conditions within the European State of Rhodesia are also recorded and publicized in Europe, painting a picture of racial harmony and prosperity within Swahili. The Emperor of Swahili also plans a tour of Europe, accompanied by an exposition that showcases Swahili.
Swahili Diplomacy to Iberia: We wish to further cooperate with Iberia on academics.
Iberian Diplomacy: We agree to allow student exchanges in Iberia and cooperation on ecological, biological, and social sciences.
Uluru Diplomacy to Iberia: We would like to open diplomatic and trade relations with Iberia due to the close proximity of Iberian colonies to Uluru and as part of the general reaching out we have been doing to European Powers.
Great Empire of China–Korea: The Huifu Emperor dies at the age of 83. A portion of the Forbidden Palace is temporarily open to the public, with over ten million visitors arriving over the following three months to pay their respects to the late Emperor. As he has left no will, he is succeeded by his eldest son, Prince Kim Baekjeong, via the principle of absolute primogeniture. However, within three months of his reign and without selecting an era name, he abdicates in favor of his eldest daughter, Kim Deokman; therefore, she becomes the fourth female monarch of the Jin dynasty and at 23 years of age, the youngest to do acquire the position. In honor of Queen Seondeok of Silla, she chooses the title of the "Shande Empress", which is the pronunciation of the Hanja characters in Mandarin. Meanwhile, the 1923 National Elections result in a victory for Liberal–Democratic Party candidate Gao Huangfu, whose platform consists of the promotion of pan-Asian nationalism and democratic institutions, and an interventionist foreign policy. The election also marked higher female participation in politics, as over a fifth of the Grand Secretariat being women, with female voter turnout rising to 60%.
Tibet: Civic buildings are constructed in the capital of Lhasa. The majority of the population has now become urbanized or live in centralized village communities. The little available arable land is intensively cultivated, with heavy usage of machinery and fertilizers to maximize productivity. However, Tibet begins to increasingly rely on imports from neighboring Sichuan to ensure food security.
Altishahria: The Altishahr Gas Company continues the construction of gas extraction facilities around Aksu, exporting it to China–Korea. Aksu is now home to approximately 225,000 residents. In addition to fossil fuels, precious gems and cash crops are also exported. There is also a ranching boom, with land being converted into pastures or enclosures for livestock (mainly sheep). Processing facilities are established in major cities as preparation for further processing in China–Korea's textile mills. Korla remains Altishahria's largest city and its capital due to continuous migration and its position as a major break-of-bulk point.
Dzungaria: In order to facilitate economic development, immigration to cities is encouraged by the Dzungar government. The Dzungar Oil Company continues to increase the scale of their oil extraction operations, constructing more oil mines and oil refineries. In addition for supplying energy to much of northwest China, the company also provides many industrial chemicals via distillation.
Dai Viet: Commercial aquaculture and pisciculture, as well as large-scale cultivation of cash crops (mainly tea and rubber) on plantations, is practiced. Basic infrastructure is built.
Occupied Indochina: Intensive relief efforts continue, in order to alleviate the suffering of the Indochinese peoples. Surplus grain and pre-packaged foods are given generously. With the infrastructure and economy in shatters, the Indochinese Economic Board is established to facilitate economic recovery and development.
1924
Hope you had Spooky Halloween, Everyone!
The Global economy falters as another economic aftershock hits East Asia. Although historically insulated from the depression, China faces rising unemployment as international investment falls precipitously. This has the effect of dragging down the economies of many nations in the area including Uluru. Unemployment in China rises to 17.1% by the end of the year. The global average unemployment rests at 14.3% due to gains in Europe and Arcadia but losses in East Asia.
The United Kingdom becomes the epicenter of an economic miracle. Aggressive structural changes and government investment allows for recovery across most sectors. Unemployment falls to 8.2% and industrial productivity rises for the first time since the war. Without colonies the U.K is forced to import most of the raw materials it needs from the colonies of France, the Uniõ de Cádiz, and other preferential trade partners of the EEA.
International pressure to sign the Malta Naval Treaty increases as anti-war advocates call for restrictions.
The situation across India enters uncertain waters as the Front for the Unification of the Indian Peoples petitions the governments of all non-Muslim Indian states to integrate into a single Indian Federation.
In Egypt, the situation becomes more desperate. Although the insurgency has been mostly driven underground by counter-terror tactics several hundred Belkan soldiers are killed in bombings this year alone. Supplies from Arabia are scarce due to the Belkan navy’s interdiction measures. Despite this, Arabian ships are able to protect some of the blockade runners but attrition favors the Belkan Army.
Not in the game anymore, but this is ... bullshit.
The Burgundian economy also sees some recovery as peace finally allows for economic growth. The return to normalcy causes the Rhenish revolt of 1922 generally subside after 16 months of sporadic and dispersed fighting. The region becomes increasingly a center for Syndicalist activities as former dissidents return to work and form strong labor unions.
Empire of Uluru: Although the economic aftershocks in China do drag down our economy, we are able to weather the effects much better than most of the regions around us due to having many other trading partners and thriving industries at home that do not rely on Chinese support. Still, it does effect us and unemployment rises back up another 3% despite the ongoing efforts by the government to combat the recession. Major oil deposits are discovered on Tasmania and we begin heavily exploiting them and it becomes a large source of oil, in addition to its highly profitable pharmaceutical opium industry, and many Ulurun and foreign companies begin investing heavily in the island, which is starting to become one of the areas of Uluru with the fastest growing economy. To increase the speed of our settlement of the island and its loyal population, we offer many of those who are unemployed and many of those soldiers now returning from a long tour of duty in Kashmir moderate amounts of seed money and jobs in the oil or opium industries developing in Tasmania if they agree to move to the island, and with many of those with farming skills small amounts of non-inheritable land for their own farms. Many accept, and 113,000 Uluruns move to Tasmania this year. This is the last large number of colonists we are going to move to the island, as Uluruns now make up two-thirds of the Tasmanian population (about 400,000 people due to last year's large numbers and the moderate numbers that have come over the years we have owned the island). The Tasmanian War is essentially over by the end of the year, as we finally crush the few remaining rebel strongholds and kill or capture the leadership. Although some rebels survive and will go on to wage a very low intensity insurgency mostly consisting of lone terrorist attacks for years, they are no longer a real threat and the war is now done. Secret: We continue the ethnic cleansing of Haalfi and other mostly rebel supporting groups, with it mostly being complete by now after nearly 415,000 deaths, with the many bodies being burned or dumped into mass graves in the arid and lowly populated deserts of central Tasmania. Despite this we are able to cover it up much easier than the Gttugar genocide because it occurred on a small island this time, we were able to mask the population decrease by immigrating an equivalent number of Uluruns, most of this occurred in rebel territory, and we can cover it up much easier when we don't need to leave any of the victims alive and the UMI doesn't have as much of an area to cover, and these aren't the recent descendants of White Europeans, so most major powers wouldn't give a crap even if they did know. Because of these factors, our cover up is extremely successful and the information doesn't get out this time. The mass murder of many of those who owned them has led to lots of open lands and farms, many of which are re-purposed by the government as opium farms which are then settled by Ulurun settlers who are unaware of what happened to those previously owning the land. End secret. We build an embassy in Brussels, the capital of Burgundy, and they do the same in Ngarrindjeri, officially opening diplomatic and trading relations between the Empire of Uluru and the Kingdom of Burgundy. We encourage Burgundian investment in Uluru by lowering taxes on those willing to invest in us compared to other nations and by advertising the fact that several European firms from other countries withdrew from contracts last year, and several show interest. We also begin to encourage literacy by making it mandatory for those in government jobs to learn to read, and make sure to provide the teachers to do so. We also give rewards to those who can prove they have taught more than three others to read which, although small, does encourage many of those who are literate who previously had no motive to teach others to do so so they can collect the reward, which can help them, even if just a little, in the harsh times we currently live in with the global recession, even if it is getting better. One of the Burgundian Ambassador's sons befriends the Emperor's second youngest brother, despite being much older than he is and being a Catholic priest. Omeo continues to do his best to learn how to be a good ruler, despite the regent not giving him any such lessons (intending to make him a puppet). We also begin funding political groups in India opposed to the Front for the Unification of the Indian Peoples, as they are a threat to our economic interests in the region and those of our fellow GIOCPS members. Secret: Finally, we begin covertly aiding the Egyptian loyalists with supplies and economic support, although we don't directly give them weapons, and by sending military advisors over to help train the guerrillas. The volunteers in Egypt re-purpose their transportation ships to begin covertly aiding Arabian veterans in running the Belkan blockade, transporting many thousands into the country. End secret.
Uniõ de Cádiz: The U.K’s recovery is watched in awe by markets across the Union. However, the United Kingdom is not the only beneficiary as Union shipping and primary industries are buoyed by demand from the U.K. Unemployment in the Union proper falls to 12.9% with strong projections moving forward. However, many of the employed could be considered underemployed. Public debt falls rapidly through government payments on principal and the inflation rate is once again reduced to 4%. With the situation looking positive the government opens Union creditors to the EEA allowing the French and British to take advantage of the recovering financial institutions of the Union. The market is quickly saturated with loans used to rebuild French businesses. In an effort to build economic influence all loans are required to have a clause that forces corporations to list themselves in one of the three big Union stock exchanges: Madrid, Valencia, or Lisbon. This effectively pulls financial influence southward from London and Paris while also boosting the raw strength of the economies of both the U.K and France. The continued comparative advantage the Union maintains over its trade partners sees light and consumer industry rebuild as rapidly as last year. Herrero-Correia Industrial continues to struggle but manages to expand its profitability. Fontes, although selling more cars, fails to increase its profitability as higher labor costs and antitrust activity drive up expenses. Avia continues to struggle and cuts back on its production side in favor of its semi-profitable research and development sector which receives government funding. The Iberian Sun Power Company sees significantly improved profitability as municipalities, consumers, and industrial companies take out loans to reduce their overall long-term expenditure on coal. Several new solar-thermal plants begin construction this year alone. In the far south of Morocco, small greenhouses, humidified through wind and sea-water begin to appear and spread. These contraptions take advantage of the intense sunlight to rapidly grow crops in a humid but hot environment. Valuable luxury crops, including Cannabis, are grown for export and the coast southern Morocco begins to bloom with these solar-powered greenhouses. Plans to build a large glass plant are considered by investors as demand for material in the region is high. Population estimates determine that there are 56.8 million in Iberia, 11.05 million native Moroccans in Morocco, 6.05 million Iberians in Morocco, 6.04 million European Algerians, and 3.59 million Natives Algerians, for a total of 83.54 million in the Union proper. Settlement in Morocco and Algeria continues with more effort to roll back some of the desert. Although the work is slow and grueling, the arid landscapes of southern Morocco start to take on a more hospitable air as gullies, rivers, and streams are now lined with repeated banks of biomass in the form of wheat stalks, felled trees, palm fronds, and all other manner of bio-materials. These banks, augmented by low dams, catch and store water while also improving the soil. There are still years to go before the area will produce significant food crops, but the hope is that this cultivative work will allow for orchards to line the banks of natural water formations. This work is overseen by researchers from the University of Sevilla’s Arid Ecology Department, but is done by the local farmers who were settled there recently. Military research continues, but is slow as funding constraints prohibit grand inventions. The Sandoval M17A SAR becomes the national service rifle and enters production as rapidly as possible. Thankfully, despite the last minute change to the design, the overall delivery date is set in 1927 for the first 250,000.
República de las Antillas Ibéricas: The recovery from the Laurentian Recession continues and the economy starts to recover with assistance from the Union. A motion to integrate las Antillas into the Uniõ de Cádiz takes hold in some sectors of society.
Las Repúblicas Colonias: Growth returns to the republic as demand from the United Kingdom drags raw material production higher. 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. Transportation networks are repaired in all countries after a decade of poor maintenance.
Uluru Diplomacy: We would like to open diplomatic and trade relations with Iberia due to the close proximity of Iberian colonies to Uluru and as part of the general reaching out we have been doing to European Powers.
FS of Arcadia: : An alleged letter by President and Grand Admiral Lyev Fridrik Konstantinovich gets found by a Culoden church secretary. In this letter it is discribed how his presidency is trying to de-secularise the Federated State of Arcadia and reinstate the Mzerkan empire as a one-religion Empire. His letter was even written in the official church language which isn't spoken outside of the religion, this spurred an investigation into his role of the Federal States of Arcadia by law enforcement. The Geheimdienst von Arcadia (Gediva) looks into every article of the Federated States constitution, and they accuse him of war crimes (the sinking of a sailing ship the nationality of which isn't known) abuse of power, illegally censoring the media and they even found out that him holding two positions at the same time is in fact against the constitution. These are the national laws that he is accused of breaking, but there are some state laws that he might have broken but that are not able to be proven or not proven due to a lack of evidence. President and Grand Admiral Lyev is under house arrest for the duration of his trial. With the public hearing this news they because very outraged as what they perceive as an act of tyranny, and of Imperialism. The Culoden church openly declares in a radio message that it wishes to uphold the secular nature of the Federated States, and that it would've never accepted this offer by any power. The Federated States Navy commissions the building of a new class of U-Boats: the Eisenberg-class. These U-Boats are 1,512 tonnes (surfaced), 1,875 tonnes (submerged) and have two 15 cm and two 8.8 cm deck guns. In total, there are five of these being commissioned. They are planned to be taken into active action in about 18 months and where the U-Boat crew will have a two-month active training on the U-Boat to then officially defend the Federated States. After much discussion and negotiation we offer the Uluru empire to buy Bathurst Island, 13,500 Arcadian Franks ($500) per square kilometre. (Uluru response) What are we also offer to protect this southern nation's seas.
Magadhi Diplomacy: We would like to establish formal diplomatic relations and open up embassies. We also request to obtain licenses for the licensed production of small arms.
Uluru Response: We agree to the Arcadian offer to buy Bathurst Island from us (we have been discussing this over Discord) and to build Naval bases there. We also desire to buy U-Boat designs from Arcadia to improve our ability to properly defend our waters and improve our navy. We also desire an alliance with Arcadia, and to build an embassy in their capital.
Arcadian Response: Our government will allow Uluru to build Eisenberg U-Boats, Ruby Pistols and get naval protection in return for getting Bathurst Island free.
Uluru Response Continued: Uluru agrees to this, as long as the help with patrolling our southern seas continues.
Scandinavia: We invite everyone to attend Oscar II's funeral. Gustav V takes the throne.
Vinlandic Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Lars Olofson attends.
Magadh: Magadh continues to industrialize. Industrial growth increases further and exports increase. Most of the produced goods are used up in the domestic economy. The Army and Navy design bureaus start working with professionals from the West and the GIOCPS. It is decided by the council that the Navy will procure two Wacht-class battlecruisers (26,000 tonnes) from Burgundy. Accordingly, an armoured cruiser will be decommissioned to stay within the treaty limits. Two 1500 tonne submarines are decommissioned to stay within treaty limits. They are closely studied by the Magadhi naval engineers. The expansion of dockyards with Burgundian help continues in Paradwip, Hemgarh and Chittagong. New ports are being developed in Dhamra, Kalikshetra (OTL Kolkata) and Mongla. The small township of Kalikshetra (OTL Kolkata) begins to grow. The name of Port Blair is changed to Paschim Rajgrih (Eastern Rajgrih) and the construction of a large naval base is started and many begin to move to the uninhabited areas of the Andaman Islands, the tribes are forcefully assimilated. However, many die. The Kaala Paani (Blackwater) or Cellular Jail in Port Blair (Paschim Rajgrih) is taken over by the government and is renovated. The small Munger military industrial complex is completed. The Asansol Raniganj complex starts with the manufacture of indigenously designed small arms based on older European models and more modern British models. To fill up the demand for professionals, private colleges are set up. The construction of the Puri War College begins and is expected to be completed in three years. This college will be used for training of army officers alongside the already established Officers Training Academy, Gaya. The immigration of professionals from the West continues because of the economic depression. Groups organized by the government and private enterprises are sent over to hire professionals from the countries affected by the depression. Study groups are organized by the government and private enterprises and are sent for training to the Western nations and the GIOCPS nations. The Anti-Christian sentiment is non-existent in Magadh. However, small Hindu-Muslim riots continue to occur in the rural areas and all efforts are made to contain them. The urban areas remain peaceful. However, many Muslims begin to pack up and move with entire villages immigrating to Afghanistan, Swahili, Arabia, Maghreb and Iran, most of them moving to the inner uninhabited areas of Swahili. The State Council requests a meeting with the State Council of Aryavarta (Oligarchy), the Grand Council of Dravidia (Democracy) and the Kings of Kashmir, Nepal and Kangra for the unification of India and to establish the Constituent Assembly of the new nation. (MOD RESPONSE, PLEASE). This is done so that many in the council and Gandhi ji support the idea of unification. However, Gandhi ji starts to tour South Asia, especially Dravidia, promoting religious harmony and the unification. The government ignores the calls for deportations of Muslims and does not support such groups. However, it supports Indian unification. Major strides are made in the railway sector, expansion continues and a factory for the production of coaches and engines is set up on the Haldia river to supplement the older British era factories. The expansion of the railways prompts the expansion of the iron and steel, machine tools industry and this also supplies the factories producing small agricultural implements. The government approves a plan to support the mechanization of agriculture and gives incentives for the expansion of the related industries. A small chemical industry is setup to help produce fertilizer. However, most of the fertilizer and agricultural implements are presently imported from Swahili.
Magadhi Dip to Burgundy: We would like to establish formal diplomatic relations and open up embassies. We also request to obtain licenses for the licensed production of Burgundian small arms. We also send (government and private enterprises) to study in Burgundian institutions.
Magadhi Dip to France: We would like to establish formal diplomatic relations and open up embassies. We would also like to import modern small arms (not used world war surplus). We would like to import armoured cars and tanks left over from the Great War (army surplus).
Magadhi Dip to Belka: We would like to establish formal diplomatic relations and open up embassies. We also request to obtain licenses for the licensed production of Burgundian small arms. We would like to import armoured cars and tanks left over from the Great War (army surplus).
Aztlán: The Fascists prepare for military action with a mandatory military draft. Soldiers are given slightly less than adequate pay for their service, and some do protest, but of course they are forced into taking the position anyway. Meanwhile, the Aliança receives the supplies from the Union, adding another 4,000 rifles to their collection of 100,000. However, supplies aren't enough to equip everyone in the Aliança military with the weapons they need. As a result, a heavy number of soldiers are sent instead to construct and maintain artillery equipment, with more long-distance guns being outfitted by the day. Gunpowder is slightly limited in the area, but the Aliança decides to make do. (More to come)
France: With the war over, reconstruction begins, as well as demilitarization. Some small but influential women's rights movements are successful in giving women the right to vote. Futbol de Grillefer is nationalized nationwide, becoming ever so popular year by year. In this year's finals, the Marseilles Wolves defeat the Brest Boars 37-21. The territories annexed from the war begin seeing general incorporation. The recently acquired territory of Dutch West Africa continues to be incorporated into the French West African state, and is expected to be finished by 1927. 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. Most colonial armies in Africa are updated with surplus army materials, including automated machine guns, tanks, and small numbers of airplanes. Merchant investment into Persia is given to better align the Persian state with France than Arabia, especially since most talks of investment include how Persia is still dependent on Arabia for power when they could transition to France and become an economic and military power.
Kingdom of Arabia: The economy is almost fully recovered, as unemployment has lowered to pre-war levels. Industries slowly recover, now investing in the growing international economy partnered with Swahili and other nations. Steel and gold are exported worldwide, but most investment is put in the oil industry that supports significant economies around the globe. Migration to other nations continues unabated, however, as many more people settle in Iran, Belkan Maghreb, and now Arcadia in large numbers. The navy is expanded, and we will sign the Malta Naval Treaty once it is complete, as international investment in GIOCPS improves from previous years we accept the proposal of Magadha to have a jointly-connected navy of the dependent states in GIOCPS, crewed by a corps of pilots selected from the leading nations, while Arabia and Swahili will also have independent navies. As has been going on for several years, some parts of the military continue to research chemical weapons, seeing their effectiveness in the Great War. Physics and mathematics are also studied in universities as is the ancient tradition of the Middle East, carefully taking the research from Iberia in regards to subatomic physics. Radio, cinema, and other mass media continues to be dominant in popularity. Caliph Ali Al-Rahman, now residing in Jerusalem, becomes the first Caliph to appear publicly on radio. He has shows to share scripture and moral lessons, but also makes political opinions, urging Muslims to passively resist any foreign oppression. This is used by the government as propaganda in Egypt and other parts of Africa. Secretly, Egypt is addressed more passively than before. As soon as Belka tightens their naval blockade, the Arabian air force is launched from light carriers in the Red Sea, dropping supplies to the rebels in Egypt from the air. Military advisors in Egypt organize the population for a mass guerrilla warfare, utilizing ammunition and hardware caches in key locations across the nation to supply local resistance indefinitely, and in any part of the country outside the capital. As Arab veterans have been marginally successful in attacking Suez, they are instructed to use guerrilla tactics to delay Belkan ships from using it, for military or trade. End secret. Closer diplomatic relations is extended with the Federated States of Arcadia, and we ask for their navy to help supply any shortfall in protection over our trade in the Indian Ocean.
Russia: Feeling threatened by possible Intermarium invasion, more men are mobilized. One million men are held in fortifications running from the Frontline to Turku in Finland. The economy is thrown into war economy as guns and weapons are manufactured for the coming punishment of Poland. Following the successful defense against the Polish defenses, Operation: Pyotr is hatched. a central thrust of two million men is to charge straight through to Warsaw while 500,000 men are placed on the flanks of the offensive. More tanks are built to support this offensive.
United States of Germany: Since the beginning of the year, the German army gathered over 400,000 troops at their eastern border supported by hundreds of half-tracks and dozens of tanks (German Renault FT) built up over the years. To avoid a direct war with the other Intermarium members (assuming it is a defensive alliance), Germany declares it will join the war on Russia’s defensive side on the reason to protect German assets and investments in Poland. We joined the war intended to protect (Poland) and take control of the situation for a few years. After which, we plan to go back to neutrality once I know the threats are pretty much over. Germany urges other Intermarium states to stay out of the conflict. The German air force of around 100 planes and artillery is sent forward ahead of the marching army to bomb any military targets. Paving the way for a trident attack (pincer attack with a large force coming through the middle). The army is divided into three groups: Army Group A (Eastern Prussia/Pommerania), Army Group B (Brandenburg), and Army Group C (Silesia). Group A and C (consisting of 100,000 troops each) will be supported by very mobile vehicles and will come from North and South respectively to occupy as much territory as possible while Group B of 200,000 men will come through the middle. The battle (blitz?) of (Western) Poland resulted in an overwhelming German victory in a fight of 400,000 Germans with 300,000 Polish troops (the rest of them were occupied with Russia) and effectively pushed the western lines to Warsaw. This all should happen while the 900,000 Polish troops are in Russia in a rush of Lightning warfare (pretty much OTL blitzkrieg). Germany urges Poland to quickly surrender so that they will avoid a worse fate, and that Germany is willing to help rebuild (Polish response). This year, there were upgrades to the standard infantry weapon of the MP18, the MP24 (OTL MP28) has fixed several problems to the previous weapon, such as occasional jamming. Out of the German Football teams that competed with each other (Berlin Rottweilers, Hamburg Spider, Munich Muskrats, Vienna Yellow-Jackets, Frankfurt Pioneers, Graz Hedgehogs, Nuremburg Geese, Stuttgart Hornets, Dresden Eagles, Lomé Lions, Breslau Boxers, and Gdingen Wild boars), it boiled down to the Dresden Eagles and the Breslau Boxers came head to head. In a narrow victory of 19-24, the Dresden Eagles are named the first German Gridiron Champions, and labeled as the number one team in Central Europe. (More may be added later. Turn not final. May change).
Great Empire of China–Korea: In order to offset deflationary conditions, a ban is placed on the export of gold-based products (including gold itself), except under a license from the National Treasury. A hefty tax is levied on the purchase of gold-based products, in order to deter private consumption. Any significant amount of gold coinage is seized, with its former owners being compensated with its equivalent in banknotes. In addition, citizens are encouraged to donate gold-based jewelry and products in exchange for its equivalent in banknotes. The National Treasury ceases the practice of paying gold in exchange for dollars, and gold will henceforth no longer be considered a valid legal tender for debts in private and public contracts and transactions. Province-level prohibition laws are repealed, with a ~15% tax levied on alcohol consumption – providing an additional source of revenue for the government. Tariffs are reduced drastically from 20% to 5%, stimulating international trade. However, a preferential trade policy continues with countries exceeding a certain threshold in trading volume being exempted from that tax altogether. Participation within the consumer market is encouraged within inland and rural communities, in order to increase consumer demand. Private consumption is encouraged within provincial communities. Meanwhile, migration to traditional urban centers is discouraged to prevent an oversaturation within the labor pool; and instead, the government increases spending on development of secondary urban zones. As a result of this effort, the economy once again registers positive growth and unemployment rates halves to 8.5%. Prime Minister Gao Huangfu and the Liberal–Democratic Party receives heavy public praise and approval rates surge in all provinces. 800,000 troops with heavy artillery, aerial and naval support storm into the Kantō plain – achieving a swift victory. As a result, the entirety of the Japanese archipelago is placed under a ten-year period of Sino–Korean occupation. The Fukuoka, Saga and Nagasaki prefectures; the cities of San'yō-Onoda, Ube, and the southern one-half of Shimonoseki; and the Izu and Kuril archipelagoes are ceded to China–Korea as overseas territories. Meanwhile, the lease on the port of Fukuoka itself is extended in perpetuity. The conclusion of the Sino–Japanese conflict results in a surge in national pride, as the wars with Russia, Burgundy, and Japan have secured China–Korea's position as East Asia's foremost power and demonstrates the culmination of two generations of intensive government-led modernization. The 1924 Naval Bill is ratified and will be effective next year, with a set production capacity of 80,000 metric tonnes annually. Educational attainment rises, with increasing enrolment in state-owned imperial universities, as well as private educational institutions. China–Korea continues its transitions into heavy industries including but not limited to: steel, heavy machinery, petrochemicals, shipbuilding, and automobile production – a shift from the production of textiles and synthetic dyes in which China-Korea still remains a global leader. The electrification of the production process and lighting continues. Infrastructural development (such as the development of railway and telecommunications) continues.
Uluru Response: We bring the Japanese Emperor's wife and son to the China-Korean capital and the current Emperor's uncle delivers them to the Empress and Prime Minister to do with as they will. We say that we caught them attempting to flee to Uluru following China’s victory earlier this year disguised as Japanese refugees, and are now delivering the, to China-Korea, who were obviously in the right in their war. We also desire to open trade and diplomatic relations with the Great Empire of China-Korea.
Vinland: With the economy nearly recovered, the Vinlandic Parliament passes the 1924 military expansion act - the act which will expand the army to 350,000 soldiers with 50,000 stationed in Alaska (agreed with Alaska) to help them. In addition, we condem the German decision to join the war. We send an offer to France to purchase their Indonesian island for 60 million Vinlandic kronor (FRENCH RESPONSE NEEDED)
German Dip: We joined the war intended to protect and take control of the situation for a few years. After which, we plan to go back to neutrality once we know that the threats are pretty much over.
French Dip: Sure.
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Borealia: In sports the nation attends the 1924 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany. Preparations begin to host the Olympics in Kalmmeer, a small skiing resort in Laurentia. New transportation lines are planned to the town and surrounding area, with a new stadium also being completed. Although military expansion is low due to the recession, it does not stop the military command and general staff from analyzing the Great War and attempting to improve and learn from the changing nature of warfare. It is noted that defensively the Atlantic Wall operated successfully, however, defenses weren't enough to completely win the war in Burgundy. In the case of offensive doctrine, the war against New England showed that the nation will need to be highly mobile to advance through New England quickly. What is devised is a plan to maintain air supremacy and high concentration of artillery, to bomb enemy positions, followed by quick, mechanized units to take advantage of breakthroughs. New tanks are designed, and for transporting infantry units, a new line of personnel carriers is designed. Multiple forms are created, including half-tracked and full-tracked designs. Ultimately the military favors the "Universal Carrier", which is fully tracked. After the fall of the Burgundian colonies in Africa, the nation takes up a policy of welcoming many who flee from the continent, leading to a large concentration of African people in many of the eastern cities. During this time several new styles of music become popular, both in Borealia and Burgundian/Borealian colonies and dominions. In Kuba the habanera gains international popularity, spreading across the Caribbean. This musical tradition is partially carried on by soldiers who worked alongside the Kubans during the Great War. In Maryland the "Blues" becomes widely transcribed, based on the work songs of largely black, impoverished communities. The city of New Orleans (not sure what the ATL name is) becomes the center of a new musical movement, with influences from Kuba, Maryland, and the Deep South. As the popularity of this new music rises the musical elite crack down on it, considering it immoral.
Belkan Federation: The continued offensives of insurgents that are deemed effective well beyond what would be considered for Egyptian troops sees the Belkan expeditionary force to Egypt pivot its forces to handling the remainder of the issues regarding well equipped insurgents targeting the Suez Canal. With further extrapolation its noted that many of the captured have no family or friends inside Egypt and their dialect is hands down Arabian which raises even more questions. As a result of this, the insurgency targeting Suez becomes the primary focus this year as no quarter is given. If you are captured or enter into an engagement you are killed, or interrogated then killed. These captured men being unable to back up any connection to Egypt when captured are summarily impaled and the threat is made clear. If you are non-Egyptian and you make moves to aid the insurgency you will be killed in brutal and horrifying ways. Other movements specifically to win the hearts and minds of the people are continues or further launched as with the reactivation of Belkan industry many Egyptians are able to return to their old jobs as the agriculture and pre-textile industries as well as automotive industry are all relaunched in some form this year in order to put more Egyptians back to work. In order to effectively reclaim or gain one of these jobs a registration program is put into effect as well as incentives which would improve the quality of life for the family of said registrant. This sees huge numbers of influx as the promises of stability and a good wage motivate many to abandon their insurgency to take up a work mantle that would put many people back into work. The Egyptian military on its own having not been summarily dismissed also retains many of their jobs and they remain a large garrison, policing, and sentry force and now with Egypt's main cities secured as well as its centers of government the soldiers are even able to be paid directly out of Egypt's own tax production rather than being bankrolled entirely by the Belkan government even though for the elite units to keep them entirely loyal the Belkan army reorganized these elite units into the Black Guards divisions making up nearly 50,000 troops or five divisions which are clearly integrated into Belkan army framework in the expeditionary force. These Special forces are given special dispensation and orders to combat the insurgency with the collaborators being rewarded handsomely and with their service even offering up something unheard of. Belkan citizenship and hence guarantee for a better life in Belka or even possible rights to land in Belkan colonies. The Home economy continues its recovery as the feedback loop brought in by the colonies and the return in investment into Ethiopia, Burma, and Manila allows all three to begin their own recoveries the Belkan economy stands on much surer footing than it did not even two years ago where default was a legitimate possibility. The Belkan government effectively ignores the conflict between Russia, Germany, and Poland and instead just mans its defensive fortifications on the borders with both countries with about 200,000 men on each line and reservists are alerted to a possible need to call them into duty. The Colonies see major growth as places like Zaire, and Kanem both see major growth in their industries and mineral extraction. The Belkan navy begins looking for buyers of old equipment specifically ships.
Free Alaskan Republic: The economy recovers as the global trade recovers. Oil and ore exploitation and export of said resources rise, bringing small wealth to the average citizen. The doctrine of "Alaskan Laocracy is fully adapted now and the communities in the Oblasts get to elect their congresses. The decision by President Dzhugashvili is still a furiously debated topic because the Republic became a more or less single-party-dictatorship under the rule of the Vanguardists. Iossib Kosalechky makes a political comeback as he is elected into the city congress of Cinigrad, where he takes charge of the education sector of the city, as he is a former teacher and writer. Nestor Kosalechky is appointed as Prime Minister. Conscription is now implemented for every male Alaskan at age 18. Alaska slowly industrializes with a steel factory built in Resnov and a new wharf in Novoarchengelsk. Agriculture is encouraged in the south, where huge corn and barley fields are planned, to make Alaska less dependent on food imports. Fishing is now officially regulated, hunting whales is now illegal, except for a few extremely rural villages in the north, to survive the harsh winters when no ships can arrive. Ice Hockey becomes an incredibly popular sport and the newly formed national team already prepares for the next Winter Olympics, along with the various biathlon and skiing athletes.
Baltic Federation: With the decision made last year not to intervene in aggressive actions taken on behalf of Intermarium (in order to preserve our national defense systems to focus on Russian aggression), Council President Pavils Jansons announces that he will not interfere with the German intervention either. The military remains mobilized as fears of a Russian invasion continue unabated. Many on the Council fear that the Russians will turn around after fighting Poland and move on to hard-won Baltic lands. In sports news, we send a small delegation to the 1924 Summer Olympics in Berlin. Accompanying these athletes are diplomats and ambassadors who seek to improve relations with Germany. Domestically, the Federation Council - which has been governing as an emergency council based from leading members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Baltica - announces that elections will be held in 1926.
Imperial Swahili Federation: Agricultural productivity continues to rise with the introduction of industrial fertilizers, prompting a boost in population. The economy slowly recovers as unemployment is reduced. With the institution of the new personal taxes, which are soon increased to a top bracket of 60%, government revenue is secured and investments and charity boom. The campaign against gold continues and banknotes are promoted. With the growth in private charities, the government is able to redirect its new found income toward state investment in heavy industry, pharmaceuticals and scientific research. In particular, the military receives its first increase in budget since the end of the Liberation War, a sign interpreted by many as return to economic stability, resulting in a growth of confidence in the economy. The budget is tasked specifically for the Naval Department in response to the new Malta Naval Treaty. A series of research and development programs are implemented in order to adapt to the new generation of naval warfare. In particular, the focus is placed on how to overcome material disparity through training, knowledge of local water terrain, physical facilities and innovative tactics and weaponry. For the field of weaponry, three plans are devised: minelayers, naval bomber aircraft and torpedos. These weapons will be further experimented with in hopes that they can overcome an enemy greater in tonnage, numbers of ships and guns. Construction of infrastructure begins in the new territories following improvements in government finances. With the growing popularity of film and the number of trained and skilled artists working in kibonzos, animated films are made and shown in cinemas. Mwana Diya, a kibonzo artists, opens an animation studio with his brother Rajabu, the Diya Brothers Studios. The Emperor begins his tour of Europe, traveling to Scandinavia first to attend the funeral of Oscar II. He brought with him many Swahili films in order to improve Swahili's International Image. The delegation also seeks to attract European investment into Swahili, especially the new trade zone in Kismayo. Germany, Scandinavia, Russia, Arcadian nations and other foreign industrialised nations that hadn't previously invested in Swahili are specifically courted by the delegation. Swahili experts are sent to the GIOCPS nations to assist them in development.
Fontenist State of New Granada: With Aztlán mobilizing against the Aliançia, Olavo Dantes orders a military intervention against the Aliançia as 250,000 Men cross the Aztláni border to assist the Aztláni Fascist advancing within the neutral zone establishing a regional government led by Jacó Corte-Real (Fontenist State of Central Arcadia) soon arriving at the city of Guatemala in order to prepare for the long awaited offensive against the Aliançia. As the blockade continues, the Aliançia attempts to break through Fontenist Blockade in which the ensuing battle results in a New Granadian victory. In the South in the province of Amazonia, the Legion of Amazonia continues its guerrilla campaign launching a series of guerrilla attacks against Fontenista Forces as the Fontenist Government struggles to put down the Syndicalist Insurgents. Due to the increase of Syndicalist activity in the South, a full military crackdown is executed as 75,000 men under the command of Fontenista General Óscar Carvalho move in the region placing it under Martial Law. With the eruption of the Aztláni civil war and the Reconstruction period nearly over, New Granada begins to industrialize as New factories are built in order to contribute in New Granada’s war effort. In Late 1924, Arcadian diplomats arrive at Bogotá to negotiate a possible agreement between the Fascist Government and the Aliançia Rebels, though opposed Olavo Dantes states that he will give a delayed response. (Secret: In reality, Olavo Dantes and Fontenista High Command actually plan to launch a devastating offensive against the Aliançia in 1925 to prevent an FSA intervention. End of Secret) With Negotiations done New Granada begins recruiting Hawaiians into the New Granadian Army as the Fontenista Foreign Legion is form as an expeditionary force as 95,000 Hawaiians are recruited by the end of the year. With the New Fontenist State prospering, plans are made for a second Congress for the Fascist Internationale in 1926 or 1927 in order to prepare the expansion of the Internationale.
The Belkan Economy struggles to support Belkan military adventures in Egypt. The cost of supporting a global colonial empire in the current economic climate becomes apparent as the value of the Belkan Ruble falls significantly against other major currencies. (Note: This is a year-long relatively shallow fall, so no really bad market shock.) Despite the feedback-loop that Belkan economists have been attempting to foster the economy enters a recession as businesses face rising costs to import materials.
The war in Egypt continues. Although Belkan forces now hold most of the country rebel sentiments are still high and it becomes clear to Belkan generals that a long-term military occupation will be necessary to permanently hold the country. One of the Junta members, Rear Admiral Zaaid el-Pashia, is killed in a blast in Cairo which causes 13 military casualties and 27 civilian dead.
The global economic recovery commences in earnest this year as steady but slow growth takes hold across Arcadia, Laurentia, Western Europe, and Asia. The Indian Ocean region sees more sporadic uncertain growth but Arabia and Swahili both end the year with unemployment down roughly 2%.
The United Kingdom, now the most dynamic and fastest growing economy in the world, begins a massive naval overhaul that brings its fleet in line with the Malta Naval Treaty. British capital ships are brought up to modern standards and 10,000-ton cruiser designs are created to fill the fleet.
The Unification of India begins with Aryavarta, Dravidia, and Kangra agreeing to join a federation with Magadh. Several violent outbreaks against Muslims occur across the new nation as Mosques are attacked and destroyed by enraged mobs.
Tensions between Russia and Germany reach a heightened state after a troop of Russian Cavalry soldiers are mistakenly ambushed by a German regiment in Poland. The Regiment then comes under artillery fire by Russian batteries after reports of unknown hostiles are made known.
The Aztláni economy booms in the Fascist-held areas as huge public works initiatives succeed in dragging the nation back into growth.
Vinland: With the purchase of Bali from France. Bali is renamed New Vinland and we establish the AVN (Asian Vinlandic navy group) which consists of the VNN Vinland battleship and two of the Greenland-class destroyers (note: vand built the battleship for me). Phase Two of the Vinlandic army modernization and expansion is begun.
United States of Germany: Updates to the German uniform are made after experiencing combat. To better blend in with the terrain, the German uniform updates come with greener uniforms along with tan straps on the Stahlhelm to fit optionally leaves or other things (such as holding flashlights if they are invented already). Some unnecessary stuff like large bedrolls wrapped as bandoleers are removed and made more compact. MP24s (OTL MP28) are now in mass production and would be moved to have at least one outfitted for each German squad. Reaching Warsaw, German forces surrounds Polish forces in Warsaw to cut them off from the rest of their forces, while avoiding fights with the rest of the forces and begins a siege on it earlier in the year with 300,000 men (empty positions were filled from reserves) against 200,000 Poles in the city (the rest are in the countrysides). Later in the year, this results in the German capture of most of the city after suffering almost 80,000 casualties (KIA/MIA/WIA) and 5,000 Germans were captured, while the Poles 100,000 suffered casualties (KIA/MIA/WIA) with 30,000 captured. (unless the Russians also capture the city, then German forces would capture only all of the Western side). Kriegwulf (or Wulfkrieg) has been used is a program to train dogs (that meet certain requirements) to help protect/rescue wounded soldiers, cover a squad's retreat, flanking, reduce number of MIA units, or assist in clearing/scouting out buildings. Without them, the German casualties would have doubled. Speaking of reserves, the reserves back in the German homeland began construction of a defense line alongside the German-Polish border in-case the invasion fails. We apologize for the incident and we will offer to pay reparations/compensation after the war so we can move past this, a conflict at this level would be a huger cost than needed and would stall progress. We would invite Russia for plans on post-war Poland. (Russian response). We also urge Poland to surrender quickly. (Polish Response) (more to be added later)
Uniõ de Cádiz: Unemployment in the Union proper falls to 11.2% with strong projections moving forward. However, many of the employed could be considered underemployed. Public debt is essentially eliminated and the inflation rate is once again reduced to 2%. Madrid quickly becomes the financial capital of Western Europe as France, desperate for liquidity, takes on more debt from Union banks. The economy steadily improves and the government boosts expenditures on social support to help lift the poorest from poverty. The Technocratic Unionists maintain hold on the government and joins a faction with the Centerists, a small slightly conservative party that emphasizes separation of Church and State and responsible fiscal policy. The continued comparative advantage the Union maintains over its trade partners allows heavy industry to rebuild rapidly as industrial growth in France and the U.K demands more heavy equipment. Herrero-Correia Industrial experiences a strong recovery as industrial demand leads to higher revenue. Demand for Fontes cars returns as wage growth resumes in earnest. Avia, having struggled through the depression receives a contract to develop a new series of planes the Avia L.20/25 and Avia B.20/25, a light interceptor and a light ground attack/tactical bomber (OTL Hawker F.20/27 and Hawker Hart). The Iberian Sun Power Company sees significantly improved profitability as municipalities, consumers, and industrial companies take out loans to reduce their overall long-term expenditure on coal. Several new solar-thermal plants begin construction this year alone. In the far south of Morocco the small greenhouses continue their spread along the desert coast. Water is drawn in by solar engines and windmills, which evaporates and humidifies the greenhouses and allows plant-life to flourish. The regional economy begins to reorient to these farming practices, and the systems are noticed by researchers at the University of Sevilla who receive a grant from the Moroccan government to study, improve, and develop the technology. Their work is complemented by a large glass plant that opens near the town of Tarfaya. Population estimates determine that there are 56.97 million in Iberia, 11.16 million native Moroccans in Morocco, 6.11 million Iberians in Morocco, 6.2 million European Algerians, and 3.60 million Native in Algerians, for a total of 84.04 million in the Union proper. Efforts to roll back the desert in southern Morocco continue, and the region starts to take on a more hospitable air as gullies, rivers, and streams are now lined with repeated banks of biomass in the form of wheat stalks, felled trees, palm fronds, and all other manner of plant matter. These banks, augmented by low dams, catch and store water while also improving the soil. In some areas human waste is actively imported to fertilize the soil and add much needed binding material to the sandy soil. There are still years to go before the area will produce significant food crops, but the hope is that this cultivative work will allow for orchards to line the banks of natural water formations. This work is overseen by researchers from the University of Sevilla’s Arid Ecology Department, but is done by the local farmers who were settled there recently. Military research continues, but is slow as funding constraints prohibit grand inventions. The Sandoval M17A SAR becomes the national service rifle and enters production as rapidly as possible. Thankfully, despite the last minute change to the design, the overall deliver date is set in 1927 for the first 250,000. Sandoval continues work on the rifle and a new variant is produced for cavalry units, the M17B SAR, this variant has a smaller stock and a reduced length barrel. Formal Embargos are issued for all nations who have chosen not to sign the Malta Naval Treaty.
República de las Antillas Ibéricas: A referendum on integration fails this year as the distance to the Union proper is too great. Regardless the economy begins improving after several years of extremely poor prospects.
Las Repúblicas Colonias: Growth returns to the republic as demand from the United Kingdom drags raw material production higher. 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. Transportation networks are repaired in all countries after a decade of poor maintenance.
India/Bharatvarsha/Bharat: The Treaty of Mysore is signed on 1 January 1925. The Constituent Assembly is formed with the merger of the Grand Council of Dravidia, the Council of Aryavarta and the Council of Magadh. The King of Kangra is also a member of the assembly. The representation of the various regions is on the basis of the population and the date is taken from the latest censuses of the four states. The Constituent Assembly convenes in the Parishad Sadan (Chamber of the Council) in Pataliputra for almost everyday till 27 October when the new constitution is signed, adopted and enacted. The new Constitution establishes India as a federal democratic republic based on the Dravidian-British democratic model (The new Constitution is smaller than the OTL Indian Constitution). The state would have a bicameral legislature at the Union level and a unicameral legislature at the state level. The first elections are scheduled for March, next year. The country is divided into various states based on ethnolinguistic lines. These are the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu (much smaller than OTL), Karnataka, Rayalaseema, Karnad, Telangana, Marathwar (Maharashtra minus Vidarbha minus southern areas), Gujarat, Sindh, Punjab, Rajputana, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Magadh, Bengal (most of Bangladesh+Tripura), Assam, Orissa, Vidarbha (Eastern Maharashtra + Southern Chattisgarh), Purvanchal (OTL Bhutan + Sikkim + Arunachal + Nagaland), Manipur (Manipur + Mizoram), Goa and Chittagong. That is a total of 23 states. Dominated by Indian nationalists and Hindus, the assembly unanimously elects Sanskrit as the national language while Hindi (highly Sanskritised)becomes the official language. (Note: This Hindi is quite different from OTL Hindi. Also Hindi was chosen because it is compatible with most of the languages spoken in India, including Dakhini which is the main language in the Southern part of the country, essentially the lingua franca of the Dravidia and widely spoken in OTL Karnataka and Andhra. Moreover this is a highly Sanskritised version). After the Constituent Assembly was set up, a small 50 member council was also set up to take care of the day-to-day administrative needs of the nation till the new Constitution is enacted. Anti-Muslim resentment grows and large scale communal violence erupts in the South. Communal violence is relatively low in the Northern and Eastern parts because of a lower Muslim population. The state of Tamil Nadu in the south also remains relatively peaceful. However, anti-Muslim sentiment is high. The newly formed government is unable to do anything significant to stop the violence. This only works to hasten the outward movement of Muslims and the government is able to help them move out peacefully through the ports. A large number of them moving to Uluru, Africa and the Western nations. The Police force is reorganised with the states maintaining their own police forces. The British-era National Police Academy is located in Mount Abu, Rajasthan. The Army is reorganised under General Vivek Beri. The Army is comprised of 500,000 professional troops of the Sepoy army divided into regiments based on ethnicity and caste. The army is equipped with WW1-era British small arms and artillery. The navy is put under the command of Admiral Ganesh Wankhede. The Navy consists of 84 ships. With most of them purchased from the Burgundian Navy. This includes two battlecruisers, four armoured cruisers, ten light cruisers, ten submarines and (46 + 12) destroyers, with 46 being bought from Burgundy by Magadh and the other 12 being constructed by Dravidia and Aryavarta for their navies. The Navy takes up the headquarters of the erstwhile Dravidian Navy in the major port city of Kollam. With the navy restricted by the treaty, it is decided that air power will be used extensively to protect Indian waters. The Naval Air Wing is set up. The government hires private companies who send people to Europe, Arcadia and Laurentian to hire WW1 veterans and aviation experts and engineers for the task. The interim Council lays down plans for a buildup of infrastructure. The Indian Railways Authority is set up as a regulatory authority and Railway Assets are auctioned by the IRA to be run by Indian enterprises. The railways are reorganised. Expansion of the railways stops for the year.
Great Empire of China–Korea: With the end of deflationary conditions, the economy rises modestly, with unemployment falling to 2%; though the proportion of underemployment remains high at 25%. The occupation of both Japan and Burgundian Indochina has ushered into a new era of nationalism and the end of decades of a semi-isolationist foreign policy – one marked with non-interventionism and a strict defense-oriented military policy. The five associated states of China–Korea are each granted five seats within the Lower Secretariat, while the provisional governments of occupied Indochina and Japan send five non-voting members until their full admission into the Compact of Free Association. Prime Minister Gao Huangfu issues a speech in support of pan-Asian nationalism and cooperation–commending the Belkan move to grant independence to Burma and Tondo, as well as Iberia and France's progressive treatment of their colonies. He also promises to use his position as Prime Minister and China–Korea's status as the sole non-Western power to advance to promote human rights, peace, and prosperity on an international scale. With a surge in national wealth and education levels, intellectual and artistic pursuits become common within the youth. After public pressure, the Grand Secretariat reduces the maximum sentence for victimless crimes to life in prison, while public hanging is now banned and regulations are established to ensure proper calculation as to cause neck fracture and instant loss of consciousness (thus minimizing the pain). The film industry experiences a notable boom due to the proliferation of liberal attitudes (leading to the repeal of the last of the province-level morality laws), increased urbanization and theatre attendance. The dominant genre remains melodrama and historical epics, usually being accompanied with background music (but no talking), with a few feature films being in full color. The Toll of the Sea, a Chinese-language film adaptation of the Italian play Madama Butterfly, becomes the highest-grossing film in China–Korea and its associated states and receive critical acclaim, propelling its head actress Zhen Jimei as well as Hong Kong-born Belkan actor Andréj Pekarov to stardom. Due to a surge in wealth, many households purchase radios, consumer appliances, and record players. Literature and the visuals art also flourish, with fiction (especially romance and post-apocalyptic novels) and the art genres of surrealism and impressionism becoming vastly popular. Asides from painting and other two-dimensional art forms, many artists also make sculptures and explore other three-dimensional mediums – with more conservative ones made with marble or bronze (or material mimicking them) similar to Greco–Roman statues, while others use less conventional material; many are placed in exhibitions for the public to see. Seoul and Shanghai become international centers of fashion and socialite culture, with many high end Chinese and Korean fashion houses and brands basing themselves there. Magazines–usually catering to a female or a younger audience–become popular, while there is a resurgence in the usage of cosmetics and skincare products, solidifying China–Korea's leadership in that cosmetics sector. Within all urban centers, the rapid construction of high end shopping arcades, indoor markets, and dermatological clinics once again commences due to active encouragement of private consumption and recent breakthroughs in medical technology. With the ratification of the Malta Naval Treaty, the number of active battleships is reduced to 12, consisting of six Dalyeon-class battleships (each displacing 32,200 tons), and six modified Huanglong-class battlecruisers (each displacing 26,000 tons). Their undersea armor is removed to reduce displacement, while their 4 x twin 14" guns are placed with 4 x twin 16" guns; as a result of these modifications, they are redesignated as fast battleships. One each of the Ningbo, Liaoning, Goryeo, and Gaya-class battleships have their guns replaced with replicas, conducting a three-month tour of China–Korea and its protectorates' major ports, before being stationed in Nanjing as museum ships. In addition, a pair of Huanglong-class battlecruisers is disarmed and become training ships. Since Burgundy and Borealia have not yet ratified the Malta Naval Treaty, eight more capital ships (one-half being the Gaya-class, and one-half being the Huanglong-class) are placed into reserve until then. Two Lingshan-class heavy cruisers (each displacing 7,100 tons) are built. Instead of being constructed with six 8" semi-turrets (as in the previous Guying-class), they are constructed with three twin turrets. Similarly, its secondary armament is replaced with 4 x 4.7" guns. Apart from other minor modifications, they have identical machinery and armor layout. Eight destroyers of the newly-designed Chuixue-class are built. Displacing at 1,750 tons, each destroyer has a main battery consisting of 5" guns mounted in pairs in three weather-proof, splinter-proof, gas-tight gun turrets. These guns are dual-purpose and could be elevated to 70 degrees. Ammunition was brought up on hoists from magazines located directly underneath each gun turret, maximizing the rate of fire. In addition, two light cruisers and five submarines are built (a total of 17 ships). In all, the Sino–Korean Imperial Navy consists of 12 capital ships, 16 heavy cruisers, 32 light cruisers, 128 destroyers, and 60 submarines; though many are going to be scrapped in the coming years due to replacement with newer, more advanced models. Educational attainment rises, with increasing enrolment in state-owned imperial universities, as well as private institutions. China–Korea continues economic development, with increased development of its heavy industries. There is an increased emphasis on domestic consumption over exports, though the volume of trade booms due to the four-fold reduction in tariffs (from 20% to 5%). Immigration to the Papua Territory continues, with the Papua Separation Act moving one-half of aboriginal Papuans to reservations in the mountains; while in coastal areas, "separate but equal" facilities and buildings are maintained to separate mainland settlers from natives. Mixed-individuals, or natives who have Chinese or Korean spouses, are given permission to utilize facilities or enter buildings designated to mainland settlers. The economy flourishes due to the cultivation of cash crops such as plantains, coffee, and sugar.
Higher, but still single digits. -Steph
FS of Arcadia: The official trial of President and Grand Admiral Lyev Fridrik Konstantinovich begins. On the First day the Juries read out Constitution do that his presidency know what the law is that he ought to be following. This reading of the constitution is done to show that this trial is indeed legal and fair. This trial lets Lyev choose defendant and his own lawyer , but at the same time his accusers have the ability to choose their own witnesses. One of the Witnesses of the Accusers being Vincent Neri. As this trial is being held in new Constantinople, it getting some visitors to watch into here as good as possible about this trial. The first thing that Lyev is accused of is the sinking of a civilian ship during the Great War. Which is denied by him. While the accusers tried to show enough proof, the jury lets go of this accusation due to the lack of good evidence. He's accused of is the censoring of the media. The accusers showing some of the intercepted letters of Fridrik , to the jury. These letters show that he had ordered the Local law enforcement to arrest and seize some newspapers and other forms of Media , one of the most censored newspapers being an anarchist and the government and pacifist newspaper with the name "new Liberty". It has been decided after this, that is final punishment will be after all other accusals are dealt with. But each breaking up will have its own punishment which will be combined in a total package of his final punishment for all of his crimes. Technocrats accuse him of The Breaking of the secular nature of the Federated States , as combination of state and church isn't allowed but splitting the power equally and lawfully is allowed this may seem was small difference but this has a big difference for this Accusation. This accusation is easly proven due to the recently shown Letter of Lyev to the Culoden church, when the juries asked if he thinks that he is guilty he replied with one thing " I am not guilty of anything that I didn't say I did not write this letter I call this a Forged letter". He believes that this letter is a political attack from the technocrats and from other factions within the Federated States of Arcadia. The technocrats also accuse him of holding two positions at the same time which is by the constitution deemed illegal and ought to be impossible. On this he agrees to plead guilty as he knows that he did do that, but who argues that there was no other choice as he believed the Federated States were threatened by the recession and war recovery that was going on. There are also some minor crimes that he has been accused of committing. One of these accusations is dueling which is deemed illegal in some of the Federated States and there has been sugestive proof that he has gone dueling in some of those States. After much discussion the judges come to a conclusion President and Grand Admiral Lyev Fridrik Konstantinovich did not only break laws he broke what some call Arcadian decency. They punish him by removing him from every post he held and by retaking all the honours he had for it . He also gets imprisoned for five years and after that house arrest for 20 years. The jury also decides that the 1921 constitution will not be followed anymore, and until a new constitution is made though 1891 constitution will be held.Many tried to write a constitution for the Federated States the most important being from Reginald Copas, a Texan Plumber. This so-called Yanaguana Constitution is based around giving states even more rights and right at their own army, this version makes it that the Federated States is basically a Union instead of a Federal State. After a Vote in the Parliament the constitution is not aproved as it got 30% yes vote on it. After this the Technocrat Theodore Walter Pickler, write a Constitution based on the technocrat model. It discribes first and for all the Job of Arcadia to be "Protect and take care, work and efficiency". This constitution would replace the Office of President by the Technocratic office of General Director. It would also make it so that each field of knowledge would have their own Districts that can overlap and be totaly different from field to field. This would complicate Administration which would be done by Departments. This constitution is considered for voting, but before this could happen they made some changes and officially called it The Technocracy Constitution. This Version of the Walter Constitution is regarded as clearer and less confusing. On August 3rd they began the vote on this Constitution and right when this happened supporters of it began to gather around the Parliament building and after 75% of the vote is counted and looking like they won. They began to demand that Ludwig Wachter officially declares the Technate. After some discussion with his party members they decide to go to the Parliamentary balcony and, Ludwig officially declares at midnight of the 3rd-4th the Technate of Arcadia and that "The New Age for the people has begun - no more politicians, only professionals".A song for the first time has Broken records with the Radio Katzepiano getting 100,000 listeners at 27th of August, the song that was called "Dixie" which was a name for the region of Texas and some of Providence. Director of Foreign Affairs, Theodore Walter Pickler, who is specialised in Native and Jewish history also begins to draft a possible treaty as he believes that the Federated States is the land that is closest to the promised land in Arcadia. He proposed the "Declaration on the Rights of Jewish Settlement"
Kingdom of Burgundy: Following the signing of the Malta treaty under the strongest possible protest, the Navy goes through a further reorganization. With a pathetic amount of tonnage allotted to Burgundy, in relation to the size of its overseas empire, it is decided to devolve military resources to safeguard the empires security. The MJK Defense Command is established, creating a uniform naval chain of command pooling the resources of Maryland, Jaymaika, and Kuba. Several older battleships and battlecruisers are transferred to form the core of this fleet. In a similar manner, the East Indian United Defense Command is created to ensure the effective defense of the southeast Asian protectorates. The fleet also sees several older capital ships transferred to it. For the time, the vast majority of the crews are the ships’ old Burgundian compliments augmented by Malayan naval personnel, but with the establishment of the Singapur Naval College, its curriculum virtually identical to the Burgundian Naval Academy and open to applicants from all EIUDC members plus Ceylon and Nieuw Zeeland, it is planned to rotate the Burgundians home as more native men are trained. The Royal Ceylonese and Royal Nieuw Zeeland Navies are also established. Back home, the recently completed SMS Guyana departs Burgundy to assume its position as the new flagship of the Royal Guyanan Navy. Of Guyanas four sisters, only Eisenbastard remains in service, with Sint Sigismund, Austrasien, Graf Roosevelt reclassified as training ships, having their armored belts, secondary armament, and two of their main battery turrets removed. With the Rhenish Revolt ended and the economy recovering, work resumes on the aircraft carriers Lexington and Saratoga. According to published data, they carry 45 aircraft apiece, and a standard displacement of 27,000 tons, therefore in line with the Malta Naval Treaty. Both ships are finally launched this year, with expected commissioning dates for 1927. Burgundian industry sees further regrowth, spurred on by the construction of what’s been dubbed, the Zuiderzeewerken. The island of Wieringen was connected via a dike last year, and the next phase, the full enclosure dike stretching from Holland to Friesland, is schedule to commence in 1926, with the stockpiling of equipment and material to allow a steady pace of construction.
Borealia: In sports, the nation prepares for the Arcadian Games in Tenochtitlán, Aztlán next year, as well as the Winter Olympics in Stockholm. In the wake of the naval treaty, the navy sees downsizing. Dozens of ships are sold to our allies, such as Maryland, Kuba, Kap Karel, Aceh, Sumatra, Malaya, Borneo, Java, etc, to increase their fleets while decreasing our own. Several older ships are scrapped, with numerous battleships becoming museum ships. In every major city on the coast museum ships are left, becoming a popular attraction and instilling naval pride. The nation's carriers are to be decommissioned so that smaller carriers can eventually be constructed, and carriers will also have their airwing cut it in one-half. The air force continues to see growth, with state-of-the-art planes being produced for the air force, and many more being produced for commercial flights and private use. In Jaymaika a man named Marcus Goewey becomes a voice for black nationalism and anti-colonialism, and is also quoted as saying, "Look to Africa, when a black king shall be crowned, for the day of deliverance is near." One of the most famous groups in Maryland, the Original Dixieland Jass Band, disbands and separates, but not before many of their recordings become popular around the region. In New Amsterdam the Jan Holtman Orchestra becomes a popular music group, incorporating improvisation, call-response interplay, and other musical developments. Musicians such as Lowie Armsterk join the band and become famous soloists. The first ever "Academy Awards" are held in New Amsterdam to honor the best films of the year. Additionally a foundation for music is founded, which looks into hosting an award for music known as the Grammys.
Kingdom of Arabia: The king officiates gridiron teams across the nation, training to compete along fellow western nations in the world gridiron competitions. The economy has fully recovered now, with industry growing faster than in pre-war levels. The year begins with unemployment at 2%, but as many people without jobs are finding more opportunities in agriculture and Iranian settlement, the unemployment rate fluctuates across the year, falling to almost zero percent by the end of the year. Seeing the dire condition of Belka's economy, Arab corporations seize the opportunity to rapidly buy up stock from international businesses based in Belka. By the end of the year, most of the medium-sized corporations in the region have been bought into by Arabian citizens.Arabia accepts amendments to the Malta Naval Treaty, and our fully-completed navy is structured accodingly. However, as we still have more ships than the treaty permitted, in spite of our industrial capacity, we decide to sell off three dreadnoughts to our ally Uluru. Traditional Arab music, including Baroque music from the Rashidun era, have evolved in the younger generation to create modern Arab jazz. Comic books by Moomtaz publications continue to be popular, now owning rights to radio shows. One Arab author of science fiction, Yusuf Arafat, coins the term Alien Space Bats to refer to unbelievable or impossible situations. Unification in India is given as a primary example of this, as it is well known in Arabia that the vast majority of people in the region would be against a political movement that disrupted individual cultures, economies and religions. In Egypt, the Shay Al-Nass denies any sympathy for the terrorist acts against Belka, but nonetheless urges with support of the Caliph that the only sensible end to the conflict must conclude with complete withdrawal from the region. Secretly, we still support insurgents in Egypt. End secret. Illegal immigration continues to be attempted by many Arabs into Belkan Maghreb, for the sake of their families in the region. Arabia strongly condemns discriminatory and violent acts by Belka against completely innocent and peaceful immigration in the region, and an official report is published to the western world on the complete barbarity and the violation of human decency. The deal with Arcadia is accepted, and in order to increase the productivity of our military, we allow 90,000 Jews to immigrate from Palestine to Arcadia.
Unemployment is DOWN 2%, not down to 2%. -Steph
Empire of Uluru: With the Arcadian purchase of Bathurst Island from us, we begin withdrawing from the island as agreed upon and transporting it to Arcadian control. We also begin the construction of a submarine fleet, intended to defend Ulurun waters more easily, constructing 15 new submarines this year, employing the designs for Eisenberg U-Boats, which we purchased from Arcadia as part of the deal for giving them Bathurst island, and using them to begin patrolling Ulurun waters. We also begin using Ruby Pistols, which were also part of the deal, in our army, with them soon becoming the standard issue sidearm in the Ulurun Army. The large number of Muslim refugees fleeing from communal violence in India's sudden arrival comes completely unexpectedly and we have much difficulty integrating them. However, following our generally pretty open immigration policy and due to a vast hunger for more manpower in the face of the many deaths caused in recent years from our war for independence and, especially, from the Trench Flu, we are able to take many of them in and begin employing them in various jobs. However, many of these immigrants are taken advantage of by those in charge of the various workplaces (such as factories or shipyards) and employed as cheap labor (often underpaid) in various places and also causes many Ulurun Citizen workers to be laid off by greedy bosses, who then employ cheaper immigrant labor. This and the many immigrants unable to find employment despite these policies results in the unemployment rate, which had shrunk to 11.2% over the last few years, suddenly increasing by 2% to 13.2% as a result of laid off workers and unemployed immigrants. However, most of these immigrants are able to successfully find employment, mostly in the agricultural industry, as many are directed to settle in the rural regions of Uluru to further increase our massive crop yields, and many actually end up being directed to the Mparntwe and other lowly populated but resource-rich areas to help exploit them, with it becoming a major sourse of employment for them and other groups, especially those who were already unemployed or recently became so. We begin attempting to increase our navy, building a further seven ships this year, most of which are cruisers, and adding them to the existing Ulurun navy. We also accept Arabia's offer to buy three of their dreadnoughts as part of the effort to increase our naval power, and finally finish construction on the third and fourth Ulurun dreadnoughts. The town begins to undergo heavy population growth an expansion as it becomes a major area of trade with Arcadia through Bathurst Island and also receives many of the Indian Islamic immigrants, vastly increasing the population by thousands at an amazingly fast pace. The Naval Academy of Ngarrindjeri is founded. Trade flourishes with the nations around us, and continues to steadily aid massively in the recovery of the Empire's economy. The Prince and current Emperor's heir becomes increasingly influenced by the Burgundian ambassador's son, and begins considering converting to Catholic Christianity. Influenced by other GIOCPS members, we officially create the first Ulurun Giridion team.
Imperial Swahili Federation: Agricultural productivity continues to rise with the introduction of industrial fertilizers, prompting a boost in population. With the signing of the Malta Naval Treaty, a new naval plan is devised. Cruisers and destroyers, which have been over-produced during the Liberation War, is refitted to test concepts of offensive minelaying and torpedo warfare. A research and development plan for submarines is also formulated by the Ministry of the Sea. The now out-of-date Zanzibar-class battleships and the salvaged British ships in the Battle of Kismayo are planned to be scrapped next year in a series of naval experiments. With the arrival of Muslim immigration from India, the lack of manpower from the Trench Flu has been significantly alleviated. They are resettled in many of the newly acquired territories. The arrival of the immigrants, bringing new demands for consumer goods, as well as the generally recovering economic atmosphere, meant that the unemployment rate decreased by 2% this year. Bolstered by economic success, the Federal, Imperial and State governments begin a campaign of structural reforms and government investment into competitive Swahili industries and research. Swahili firms are now open to foreign investment and foreign capital is allowed to purchase a noncontrolling stake in Swahili corporations. The Swahili Academy of Sciences and the Swahili Academy of Engineering is founded as part of this investment and research campign. With the restructuring of Swahili Federal finances following the new tax scheme, the Federal Government has ended with a budget surplus this year. An ambitious public works plan is thus devised to modernise the productive facilities and infrastructure of Swahili as to boost interstate commerce and improve Swahili competitiveness. A main focus of the public works campaign is the electrification of the Swahili rail system and the electrification and major Swahili towns. The construction of several power plants are thus planned. The film, literature, kibonzo and animation industries continue to rise in popularity. The Swahili author Hassian Soyinka publishes With Fire and Steel, an epic work on the Swahili civil war. In the Imperial School of Africa, Pan-Africanism and philosophical Bayabism has united to create a radical ideology. While the Federal government attempted to suppress it to maintain political stability, the school itself is protected under the principles of academic freedom by the Emperor. Many of the individuals associated with this ideology are banned from leaving the Imperial School, though some has escaped. The Swahili government has issued an international warrant and wish African authorities to return them to Swahili if they were found. 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 Emperor arrives at Zanzibar after his tour of Europe, visiting Russia, Scandinavia, Germany, France, Iberia, Burgundy, Italy and Belka. Trade deals and foreign investments are requested with these countries and especially Burgundy, Russia, Scandinavia and Germany as they were previously less involved in the Swahili market.
Swahili Diplomacy to Uluru: We strongly urge Uluru to reconsider signing the Malta Naval Treaty, stating that the treaty provisions are similar to what Uluru could feasibly support with their economy.
Uluru Response: We thank Swahili for their concern, but tell them we already changed our mind and signed the treaty.
France: Reconstruction finishes, and the military has reached its quota of a peacetime standing of 450,000. Some small but influential women's rights movements are successful in giving women the right to vote. Futbol de Grillefer is nationalized nationwide, becoming ever so popular year by year. In the first official European Finals, the Marseilles Wolves defeat the Dresden Eagles 18-16, winning the first ever pan-European Gridiron League championship after going 11-0 in the regular season. The territories annexed from the war begin seeing general incorporation. The recently acquired territory of Dutch West Africa continues to be incorporated into the French West African state, and is expected to be finished by 1927. 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. Most colonial armies in Africa are updated with surplus army materials, including automated machine guns, tanks, and small numbers of airplanes. Merchant investment into Persia is given to better align the Persian state with France than Arabia, especially since most talks of investment include how Persia is still dependent on Arabia for power when they could transition to France and become an economic and military power. The French unemployment rate decreases to 13%, as the economy slowly but surely revives itself. A French nationalist known as Pierre Calvet begins making headlines as his promising of the return of a powerful and uncontested French Empire has received large support, knocking out most of his opposition in any political race or just in general. He is supported by most army generals and admirals, such as Louis Bellegarde and Léon Maitre. In the year, Pierre Calvet succeeds in gaining the position of President, and soon economist Lucas Clérico begins enacting large economic reform, such as the forbidding of the sending of money out of France and its EEA partners the U.K and Iberia. Foreign trade is reduced largely to barter agreements and put strict limits on imports, especially due to the resources and agricultural needs all resourced in both the mainland and French Africa. The private industry is compelled to reinvest its profits in manufacturing approved by the state. Public works are reduced as to better fund the military and most of its major adventures. Although slightly increasing government debt, the further rise of the economy after these reforms seems to be seen as good and alleviating of the pressure.
Nepal: The government of Nepal is established in 1925 with a newly elected Prime Minister, and the Prime Minister ordered the establishment of the Nepali Armed Forces, in which the state needs to stay intact if a war breaks out between either India or China. The Prime Minister ordered a set of rules to be put into place and action for this governing system to fully be functional. There is no city in the area, as the area is occupied by native tribes of Nepal, so our Prime Minister ordered a city to be built. The sovereign state began to develop a coherent economy strategy, stabilize the economy by natural resources and trading between other surrounding nations. As the nation is landlocked, no naval bases were built. However, the Nepali forces are planning to build air force bases across land areas. Population estimates at 70,000 civilians, most of the population is from the Native tribes of Nepali, the Kshetri tribe. Most of the nations around Nepal are either infrequent from the war or just weakened in military strength.
1926
The United Kingdom pulls out of the European Economic Area Defensive Agreement citing a lack of alignment in interests, different government forms, and the lack of military assistance in the Anglo-Uluran War, the Anglo-Swahili War, and the Anglo-Indian War. The event becomes known as Brexit and causes a small recession in the U.K.
The U.K’s exit from the EEADA causes markets in Europe to reel and another recession sets in. Growth stalls worldwide as ripples from the recession in Europe reduce global demand for raw materials. With Belka still in recession, there is little preventing further collapse.
Laborers in Savannah, having faced over a decade of hardship and war, go on a general strike following the aftershocks of the global recession. The country descends into chaos as much of the armed forces and the national police mutiny over poor pay, conditions, and the constant state of martial law in the territory seized from New England. Syndicalists, promising progress and equality spring up throughout the major cities.
In the chaos in Savannah, New English nationalists led a relatively successful rebellion. The uprising manages to seize the entirety of the Ohio River Valley, and engages government forces in the hills to the south.
New England, even worse off than Savannah, sees its economy crash and workers take to the streets. With the news of rebellion in Savannah, a large contingent of 35,000 unemployed veterans, armed with modern surplus from the Great War cross the Ohio and launch an informal war to retake southern New England.
The Belkan economy stabilizes early in the year, but following the Brexit shock returns to recession. Government forces now nominally hold all of Egypt, but there are still frequent attacks meant to spread fear and sap the Belkan will to maintain the occupation. Despite this, the conditions in the north and far south begin to improve as Belkan anti-terror policies are moderately successful in destroying cells.
Poland capitulates in January with no way to counter the Russian or German forces.
Savannah: Savannah: The nation slowly recovers from the war and from economic hardship. The territories that were captured are slowly integrated into Savannah's society, as there was not a major seizure of people.The rumor that there was martial law in the territories is dispelled, as they have been full states for some time. Nontheless pay is increased for the military, although the military was heavily demobilized and downsized recently, and they remain guarding the border. Syndicalists gain a rise in popularity, although people are weary of them after their first attempt at ruling the country not long ago. The military is mobilized to crush the rebellion/invasion of our territory, with some 300,000 men being sent to defend our territory. As Virginia is now one of the most productive and well integrated areas of the nation, as it is home to major industry, the defensive border, and major infrastructure, this area is prepared to repulse the rebel attack.
Yes, there are people there, and no you cannot just ignore the event and say it's not so - especially without a post history since the war. Additionally, the land you seized in OTL Virginia is some of the most rural in the region and is in no way industrialized. -Steph
Although I did not post consistently in the 1920s, during the war and immediately after, Borealia sand I stated they heavily built up Norfolk, the railroads through that region, and the industry there. I was mostly referring to that, not the western parts of it. I said "are integrated" as in, I am I currently doing so now, and why did you cross out "was not a major seizure of people"? I am saying that the population captured is not considerably large, and you then say that the area is the most rural in the region, so which is it. You also should not have crossed out the thing about martial law because I said in my turn nothing of martial law and on the contrary said they would be integrated as states.
Russia: With Poland surrendering after another year of hard fighting against a bitter population, the troops are positioned to occupy everything east of the Vistula. Colonel Ivan Orlovsky begins testing with parachutes and bomber aircraft as transports to drop troops behind enemy lines in a war. On a new album of his heavy sounding folk, Roman Gruzinsky uses a modified hollow body guitar on a vinyl recording and makes a hit song called "Tattoo'd Lady". What's unique is that this guitar's sound comes out of the guitar, and a speaker making it the first recorded use of an electric guitar. He makes note of this in his late year single "Shin Kicker". Following a near collision in an automobile, the speaker fell out of the car and when plugged in made a very harsh sound which Roman loved, and recorded the song in a complete different way. Secretly the military high command starts to formulate Operation: Teutonic, the retaking of the Baltics, and resettlement of the displaced populations.
Alaska: The laocracy flourishes under the government encouraged progressivism and job creation. The population officially hits the 500,000 in April. The Vanguardist party spreads its influence into the trade unions of the miners and farmers, where agitators visit the workplaces regularly. President Dzhugashvili and the supreme council of Alaska start a massive industrialization campaign, where a road network between the major coastal cities is planned, along them settlements with factories are planned. A big tractor and truck factory is build in St. Paul, Novokavkaz. Here are vehicles for both military and civil use build. It is the first "democratized workplace" in Alaska that is opened as such. (Secret) The Alaskan secret service starts to fund the workers uprisings in New England and Savannah in order to counter the fascist influence over Arcadia. (Secret End) First attempts to use snowmobiles are started where the framework of a motorbike is attached to skis at the axle of the front wheel and the back wheel is modified with a rotating shovel-like plough to get through the snow, These vehicles are called snowbikes and are meant to replace the dogsleds but these vehicles are still an experimental way to get around. The Alaskan-German writer Wilhelm Anschel Kafka publishes a series of bizarre and depressing short stories, that start a trend in Alaskan literature. It includes bizarre, nightmarelike stories and depressing scenes. Radio becomes a nationwide source of information and entertainment, also in the northern rural areas.
India: Pataliputra is chosen as the capital. The elections to the national and state legislatures are held simultaneously in March and April. The results are declared in May and the interim council is dissolved. (More later) The Bharatiya Ekeekaran Morcha (BEM; Front for the unification of India) wins 94 seats becoming the second largest party in the lower house. The Bharatiya Rashtriya Parishad (BRP; Indian National Council) wins 223 of the 342 seats. The rest of the seats were won by independent candidates. The BRP is composed of the ex-council members of the three states. The BRP also forms the government in 18 of the 23 state legislatures with an absolute majority with the BEM forming the government in five states (Telangana, Rayalaseema, Vidarbha, Gujarat and Sindh). The upper house is elected by the state legislatures and the elections were held in May. The BRP also gained an absolute majority in the upper house. Sanjiv Reddy is elected President and Ashish Kumar as Vice President by the upper house. Nitin Wali of the BRP becomes the Prime Minister. Sudhansu Sekhar Das of the BRP becomes the Speaker of the lower house. Kapil Kapur, chairman of the BEM become the Leader of the Opposition. Communal violence subsides, however, anti-Muslim sentiment remains high and an even larger number of Muslims are moving out as they are able to peacefully resettle in the new states. The migration is mainly toward Swahili and Uluru. With the outward movement of Muslims, mainly from the rural migration a massive internal migration which had started before, become apparent as millions move southward and westward to take over the land leftover. This has a great effect as underemployment, widespread in the Indian agricultural sector is reduced significantly. Gandhi ji begins to tour the regions affected by the violence and is able to calm the people in many areas. The newly elected Government initiates major reforms and passes major acts. A new uniform and simple tax system is implemented making revenue collection easier. A land value tax on the raw value of land is implemented, Income tax on corporations and individuals on slabs based on their income with low income groups and enterprises being exempted. and a tax on alcoholic drinks, drugs (only cannabis is allowed, that, too, in the form of Bhang only) and tobacco. It is decided that the government will promote formal education in the cities and more traditional forms in the villages. A good part of the revenue generated is spent toward the establishment of public schools in all the cities. The Charity schools established by the British and the other large traditional institutions are bunched under the Ministry of Education and reformed to the new curriculum based on the Magadhi curriculum developed a few years earlier. Education in the cities is nationalised and religious organisations are banned from running educational institutions. New schools are setup in the cities. The government passes the Education Act of 1925 making education for boys and girls between six and 16 years compulsory in the urban areas. The age of consent is set to 16 for boys and girls. The Land Acquisition Act is also passed allowing companies to buy land freely as the government adopts a position favourable to the corporations. Export Tariffs are abolished and import tariffs are kept at a moderate level. The railways begins to expand on a PPP (Public Private Partnership) model with various corporations collaborating with the IRA. We request to open trade and diplomatic relations with China-Korea and Belka. (PLAYER RESPONSE NEEDED)
China–Korea: China–Korea agrees and offers to establish an embassy in India (and vice versa), though will stress that China–Korea will not tolerate further persecution of and discrimination against Muslims and in particular, Christians.
German Dip: The German government offers to India about discussions of a trade deal (can respond next turn).
Belkan Dip: We agree to trade and diplomatic relations and are willing to discuss certain trade deals with India.
Empire of Uluru: The withdrawal of the U.K from the EEA is secretly celebrated by the Ulurun government, as it is hoped that their leaving the organization will make the other members more likely to be willing to negotiate with us. As a result, We once again wish to open diplomatic and trade relations with Iberia and France, as they are major powers with colonies near us, and we wish for a mutually beneficial relationship (FRENCH AND IBERIA RESPONSE NEEDED!), we also desire to open trade and diplomatic relations with China-Korea, and to open embassies in Beijing and Seoul (CHINA RESPONSE NEEDED!). Our industrialization process begins to speed up again as the unemployment rate falls and the economy improves once more, with unemployment slowly falling by 3% by the end of the year. More and more Islamic immigrants fleeing persecution and violence in India flood Uluru and, now that we are more prepared to receive them, this is welcomed, as it is seen as a larger manpower pool. Emperor Omeo, despite his young age, begins to drink increasingly large amounts of alcohol, and becomes an alcoholic, using the intoxication to deal with his frequent depressive episodes (pretty unsuccessfully, since he's a sad drunk) this allows his regent to gain even more influence in the running of the Empire, and he begins to institute major changes in his favour, such as creating the position of Prime Minister and (naturally) appointing himself to the position, and beginning plans to create a parliament, although they are not yet implemented. The Regent also betrothes his daughter, Ettica, to Emperor Omeo, something that, as the regent, he has the authority to do. Meanwhile, the emperor's brother becomes almost entirely influenced by the Burgundian ambassador's son, and decides to convert to Roman Catholicism. However, this is used as an excuse by the regent to cut him out of the line of succession, with the third youngest son of the last emperor instead becoming the heir. We construct nine more U-Boats this year and have them begin patrolling Ulurun waters (with some beginning to participate in GIOCPS naval patrols) and four other ships being constructed. Out of a desire to gain closer relations and in response to the many positive interactions we have had over the last few years, We ask Arcadia to consider an alliance (ARCADIA RESPONSE NEEDED) and continue to maintain a healthy diplomatic and trade relationship. A campaign to increase literacy across the nation is launched, with 3% tax breaks being promised for five years to those who can prove they have taught another to read and can do so themselves, and we begin building schools and employing educated teachers to teach children in the cities and in some rural areas to read and write, in the hope of increasing literacy. In culture, news is also interesting, as a small group of immigrants from Arcadia introduce a sport that is played in that nation, and has been for a long time, Ulama. The sport quickly becomes popular and spreads in many areas, becoming a surprisingly frequent sport despite its foreign origin and having just been introduced, the the first official match being held in Ngarrindjeri in January between several new professional teams.
China–Korea: A deviation from the earlier policy regarding former British India and Australia, China–Korea now recognizes Uluruan independence and agrees to open diplomatic relations.
Technate of Arcadia: The Technate begins A new approach to world diplomacy, it changes its primary goal from industry to human well-being. And to help the well being of the world Jews, it creates a department of Neu Kanaan (New Canaan). This is the Department and Promised Land for all of Judaism. People went to the streets to remember the decenial of the signing and the ending of the Great War in Arcadia. Veterans of this war were allowed to march in the streets in their old army kit (excluding weapons). The Technatal government even allows Veterans of Texan republic to this as well. The soldiers of these two former nations as a sign of friendship laid down a line of flowers on the whole old Arcado-Texan border. The Technate also begins to make some plans to give veterans extra benefits like free healthcare, Preference when buying land, free shooting practices and more.The technocracy begins a transition with the New Reorganisation Plan (NRP) This plan is meant to ready up profesionals to be able to advise their respective field and districts. This plan also is responsible for getting more profesionals in undermanned or fields that have even no professionals. The construction of the first modern destroyers begins their class is being called the "Wolf-class", this class being light and able to house one Seamotor-glider. These cruiser-destroyers are 98 m (321' 6") long and 1,316 tons standard (1,640 tons full load) their guns are 4 × 120 mm, 2 × 75 mm and 4 × 13 mm machine guns plus 6 × 533 mm torpedo tubes. In total, six are being made of this class. The technate shows the start of the construction of these ships on the recently Established Technocracy Incorporated Media, which is a state-owned company which is there to show newsreels, movies and information of other kinds. They also have a radio station for all of this information and a newspaper called Info One.
Uniõ de Cádiz: Unemployment in the Union proper rises to 12.4% after the Brexit collapse. However, by the end of the year the recovery resumes and unemployment falls to 10.9%. Madrid, now certifiably the center of western european financing continues to attract more French businesses to its stock exchange with investment mandates. Social programs begin to have serious impacts and poverty falls as government works programs rebuild aging infrastructure. An extensive rail system is built to link Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid, and Lisbon. This line features a new Diesel-Electric Engine, the first commercially implemented in the world, which boosts high speeds without coal smoke. The new line links to emerging metro-rail systems that have been constructed in most of Iberia’s major cities. A similar line is planned to extend to Seville with another system to connect the major cities of Morocco and Algeria. The Centrists and Technocratic Unionists pass legislation to break-up some of the more monopolistic companies in the Union. This legislation boosts competition and helps improve the recovery. The continued comparative advantage the Union maintains over its trade partners allows heavy industry to rebuild rapidly as industrial growth in France and the U.K demands more heavy equipment. Despite the Brexit Crisis, Herrero-Correia Industrial experiences a strong recovery as industrial demand leads to higher revenue. Demand for Fontes cars, although slow in the first few months of the year, returns as wage growth resumes in earnest. The Avia L.20/25 and Avia B.20/25 are put through trials and pass with general approval orders are placed for 250 of each with further orders expected soon. The Iberian Sun Power Company sees significantly improved profitability as municipalities, consumers, and industrial companies take out loans to reduce their overall long-term expenditure on coal. Several new solar-thermal plants begin construction this year alone. A by-product of the greenhouse phenomena, salt production booms in southern Morocco. The regional economy becomes increasingly driven by the production of luxury crops for export to Europe year-round. Cannabis and Tomatoes constitute the majority of exports and the sale of cannabis becomes common-place across the EEA. Population estimates determine that there are 57.14 million in Iberia, 11.27 million native Moroccans in Morocco, 6.17 million Iberians in Morocco, 6.35 million European Algerians, and 3.62 million Native in Algerians, for a total of 84.55 million in the Union proper. Efforts to roll back the desert in southern Morocco continue, and the region starts to take on a more hospitable air as gullies, rivers, and streams are now lined with repeated banks of biomass in the form of wheat stalks, felled trees, palm fronds, and all other manner of plant matter. These banks, augmented by low dams, catch and store water while also improving the soil. In some areas human waste is actively imported to fertilize the soil and add much needed binding material to the sandy soil. There are still years to go before the area will produce significant food crops, but the hope is that this cultivative work will allow for orchards to line the banks of natural water formations. This work is overseen by researchers from the University of Sevilla’s Arid Ecology Department, but is done by the local farmers who were settled there recently. Military research continues, but is slow as funding constraints prohibit grand inventions. The navy decommissions a great many ships to comply with the Malta Naval Treaty. All battleships built before 1913 are scrapped and all coastal battleships except for the Beria-class receive the same fate. The Lisbona-class is also sold off as it has become increasingly obsolete. With the 10,000 ton limit now in place, the navy pursues a new set of fleet standards. A fleet of eight 30,000 ton battleships and three 22,000 ton carriers shall comprise the Union High Seas Fleet, and they will be supplemented by a large escort of other ship classes. The Home Fleet will then be comprised of four smaller Coastal Battleships with limited ranges but similar armor and armament. The shipyards of Catalonia and Sevilla are restarted as new orders are placed for new ships. A new standard template is laid out, every year the Union will produce a new flotilla of destroyers and light cruisers, every other year a new flotilla of heavy cruisers and escort carriers, and capital ships shall be ordered as needed. The Empresa-class is developed and hulls laid in Sevilla this year. These 22,000 ton carriers are intended to service 50 combat aircraft, achieve a speed of 25 knots, and possess an armored deck. Union designers also assume that enemy aircraft will be the primary threat to the carriers and mount four 100 mm anti-aircraft cannons, four bi-mounted Sandoval-Herrero 20 mm autocannons, and 48 12.5 mm machine guns. The navy also begins a partial refit of remaining capital-ships to adopt modern radio technology and replace some of the aging fire-control and electronic systems.
República de las Antillas Ibéricas: A referendum on integration fails this year as the distance to the Union proper is too great. Regardless the economy begins improving after several years of extremely poor prospects.
Las Repúblicas Colonias: Growth returns to the republic as demand from the United Kingdom drags raw material production higher. 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. Transportation networks are repaired in all countries after a decade of poor maintenance.
Great Empire of China–Korea: While the exit of Britain from the European Economic Area, China–Korea's European markets stagnate once again. As a result, domestic consumption is emphasized. With the renewed influx of wealth and increases in disposable household income (mostly driven by lower saving rates as households begin to rely more on welfare, and lower taxation), the construction boom in high end shopping streets and indoor markets, and the demand for luxury goods booms. In particular, the usage (and therefore, demand) of cosmetics surges once again due to its usage by prominent actresses and other celebrities on-screen. As a result, newer lighter and more pigmented formulas for foundation and rouge are created. Newer technologies such as eyebrow pens, mascaras, false eyelashes, and the first eyeshadows (typically coming in small sets consisting of three primary colors) also emerged, being accessible to not only the rich but for the middle-class. Alongside this is the continuing emergence of a distinct fashion culture, centered in Shanghai and Seoul. Dermatological clinics and spas also see a surge in attendance, due to the popularity of experimental facelift procedures and renewed public interest in Chinese traditional medicine. The radio and telephone continue to emerge as the main instrument of public instruction and communication, while cinema continues to boom in popularity at the expense of theatre and the traditional arts. The first major Chinese-language feature film in color (and sound)–A Descent from the Heavens–is released, chronicling a fictional romance between a Jesuit missionary stationed in Korea (played by Andréj Pekarov) and a Hui aristocratic girl (played by Zhen Jimei) during the Korean Liberation of China (1627–1649). It becomes a smashing hit, and the Tianjin Entertainment Corporation (TEC) moves their base of operations to Shanghai. This leads to three more feature films in full color also being released in the same year, both from the TEC and rival companies. The film is also noted by critics for exploring the themes of social justice, discrimination based on a racial and religious basis, and for containing numerous Catholic metaphors and motifs; therefore receiving very warm reception among the left and within the more liberalized youth. The surrealist movement now begins to incorporate nationalistic undertones, and shift from mere interpretations of everyday objects to reimagining of historic events (often with light social commentary). Interest into Greco–Roman art continues to boom–especially in the art of sculpture-making and the creation of the "perfect body". Due to greater engagement of the youth within politics (propelled by higher college or university attendance), several youth groups–most prominently the "Illustrés" (a French term for the Enlightened)–emerge, stressing the detrimental effect of bipartisan politics and seeking to synthesize both sides of the political spectrum into a "progressive conservatism" (as pioneered by popular Prime Minister Shan Yu). While wary of Indian reunification (particularly the persecution and marginalization of Christians and Muslims under a radical Hindu regime), the Sino–Korean government recognizes the event, and also officially recognizes the former British colonies of India, Uluru, and Swahili as full-fledged sovereign nations. Within the members of the Compact of Free Association and territories occupied by China–Korea, Mandarin is promoted as a second language, and instruction in Mandarin is integrated into the curriculum. The usage of various informal currencies are legally abolished, and the Sino–Korean Yuan (¥ / 元) is declared the sole valid medium of financial transactions–though a two-year grace period is in effect. The standing army is set at ~3 million personnel, of which a third are stationed in China–Korea's associated states. The production of 300,000 units (occurring over a three-year period) of experimental semi-automatic firearms commences. Meanwhile, the Imperial Navy is split into a Northern and Southern Command (based in Mokpo and Guangzhou, respectively). The first of the Huanglong-class fleet carriers is commissioned, being 26,900 tons at standard displacement and being moderately-armed with ten 8" guns and six 2 x 5" anti-aircraft guns. It has room for 60 aircraft, of which, one-half are torpedo bombers while one-fourth each are reconnaissance aircraft and fighters respectively. The first of the Fengxiang-class escort carriers is also commissioned, being only 7,470 tons at standard displacement to exploit a loophole in the Malta Naval Treaty not regulating the construction of such vessels. However, to compensate, it is completely unarmored and only has a primary armament of four 5.5" guns. Only a pair of 3" disappearing guns provide anti-aircraft defense. However, due to it being constructed on the hull similar to that of a large cruiser, and its manner of construction (in which the flight deck had been superimposed without any additional supporting structures), it only has a capacity for 15 aircraft (six to nine torpedo bombers, and the remainder being allocated for fighters or reconnaissance aircraft). In addition to these, four cruisers (one-half being heavy cruisers, the remainder being light cruisers), ten destroyers, and five submarines are also commissioned. Educational attainment rises, with increasing enrolment in state-owned imperial universities, as well as private institutions. China–Korea continues economic development, with increased emphasis on the quality of its heavy industry. China–Korea surpasses Russia as having the second-largest industrial output, with economists estimating that it will surpass Belka by the mid-thirties. The Trans-Pacific Cooperation Treaty is proposed to Arcadia (ARCADIAN RESPONSE). The purchase of Bali for 90 million kronor is also proposed to Vinland (VINLANDIC RESPONSE).
Kingdom of Arabia: The economy being fully recovered, we continue to expand our industry and domestic production just the same as we did last year. Vital industrial resources secured by the GIOCPS make further growth of the economy stable. Comic books led by Moomtez Publications continues to be popular, although many other companies have started to amass competition now. Moomtez starts partnering with the film industry to produce animations based on their comics. Our navy in its full capacity makes trips across the Indian ocean in routine military exercises. With respect to other GIOCPS members, we offer to include greater cooperation between our navies and that of Burgundy, but purely to protect our economic interests in the Indian Ocean and not any military alliance. Support continues to be secretly sent to Egypt, and Arabian military leaders helping to keep the insurgency organized helps to bring representatives of the legitimate government to a safe location from the fighting, should they prefer it. Research into chemical weapons also continues with large government support, not just a means of creating such weapons, but how to counteract or protect citizens from its effects as well. Immediately after Britain's withdraw from EEA, Arabia extends an offer for a more closer military alliance with the remaining members of EEA, as both the nations of Cádiz and France have been long historical allies with Arabia for many years already. Immigrants from Arabia continue to venture out to various parts of the world, including large groups of Jewish and Druze immigrants going to the Federated States of Arcadia. As we have called out the violent acts of Belka against residents of their country last year, the Ministry of Commerce fully expects that this would result in European companies pulling out financial interests in the nation, since the far more mild violent acts of Uluru and India threatened investment in GIOCPS in previous years. Teams of gridiron, rugby and olympic sports continue to be trained for next seasons. Artificial icing is experimented in Oman, as a means of creating an Arabian hockey team.
Burgundian Dip: Burgundy agrees to the proposal for greater military cooperation.
Borealia: In sports, as a show of friendship toward one of the nation's allies, the first ever hockey match between Borealia and Arabia is arranged. Before which, the AHL also sponsors Arabia's early league to help them get off the ground. This year the Winter Olympics take place in Stockholm, Scandinavia, with Borealia performing well in many places. The measures to accommodate the navy to the naval treaty continue, with the nation also working closely with its allies to help develop their navies, and/or help them comply with the treaty themselves. As part of the military's development post war, the military requests that the nation increase, over time, its stockpile of essential goods greater than before the war. In particular rubber is to be stockpiled, with the nation continuing its heavy production and research into artificial rubber. Additionally for future expansion a larger quota of spare parts are required for each truck, tank, vehicle, etc in the field at all times. The nation's newer models of tanks are also outfitted with radio equipment in every tank for easier maneuvering, with older tanks to be completely phased out. In all walks of the military radio equipment is to become much more widespread, with the army undertaking a project to have all units outfitted within the next few years. In music, Lowie Armsterk forms his first band under his leadership.
Kingdom of Burgundy: The first two of Burgundy's new Malta-compliant heavy cruisers, called the Venlo-class, are laid down. Designed to maximize firepower within the tonnage restrictions, they’re armed with ten 8”/55 caliber guns in two triple- and two-twin gun turrets. Construction also begins on a new class of escort carriers based on the hulls of Burgundy's recent classes of light cruisers. The battlecruisers-turned-fleet carriers Lexington and Saratoga are commissioned into the navy and undergo their working up. It is scheduled for 1927 the II Battlecruiser Squadron, consisting of the Driemarines, Elba, and Trafalgar, accompanied by a division of light cruisers, to make a world cruise visiting the various member states of Burgundys empire, as well as make the official handover of Elba and Trafalgar to the newly established Royal Nieuw Zeeland Navy. In the East Indies, the Army branch of the East Indies United Defense Command is formally established, creating a centralized chain of command among the standing army of the East Indies. Modern equipment, such as radios and surplus weaponry, are imported from Burgundy proper. While radios are not as common as the commanders would prefer, they are at least able to distribute them to divisional commands. Three airfields, one in Singapur, one in Brunei, and one in Serang, are opened, and while their primary purpose is to provide a base for the planes of the Singapur Fighter Command, they also provide a launch pad for the growth of the commercial aviation industry in the region, with KLM airlines beginning flights between the three sites. Vinland is sent an offer to buy Bali for 80 million Kronor and continued naval access. In Guyana, the country sees improved recovery as its oil and steel industry increases following the recession. In Burgundy, the ruling coalition collapses following a scandal and the National Liberals yield power. Snap elections return with no clear majority. In response, King Rogier personally overseas and involves himself in coalition negotiations between a number of parties. The so-called “Royal Coalition” manages to find enough support to eek out a majority in the States-General. Albwin Eicher, an associate of King Rogier from the Great War when then-Prince Rogier led the Rhenish Band, becomes the first Rhenish Prime Minister, although it is recognized that real political power has fallen back on the monarchy. With Britain withdrawing from the EEA, King Rogier reaches out to King Richard, looking to start a rapprochement between the two monarchies (mod response pls).
The United Kingdom agrees to normal relations with Burgundy, but refrains from any further involvement, citing a new neutral foreign policy in Europe.
France: Reconstruction finishes, and the military has reached its quota of a peacetime standing of 450,000. Some small but influential women's rights movements are successful in giving women the right to vote. Futbol de Grillefer is nationalized nationwide, becoming ever so popular year by year. In the second official European Finals, the Madrid Mallards defeating the Bordeaux Crusaders 50-36. The territories annexed from the war begin seeing general incorporation. The recently acquired territory of Dutch West Africa continues to be incorporated into the French West African state, and is expected to be finished by 1927. 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. Most colonial armies in Africa are updated with surplus army materials, including automated machine guns, tanks, and small numbers of airplanes. Merchant investment into Persia is given to better align the Persian state with France than Arabia, especially since most talks of investment include how Persia is still dependent on Arabia for power when they could transition to France and become an economic and military power. The French unemployment rate decreases to 11%, as the economy slowly but surely revives itself. French President Pierre Calvet continues his economic reform policies tackling the economic recession while sourcing primary government funds to the military in an effort to modernize them to better decrease casualties sustained in any future conflicts and wars.
United States of Germany:While Russians occupy East of the Vistula river, the Germans occupy the West of the Vistula river. They made plans to set up a more neutral Polish nationstate (although with elements of technocracy), the new government of Poland that was set up a couple years prior will temporarily be hosted in Lodz. The new government would be called the "Republican State of Poland". (although names could change)Advancements to the German aircraft has been made, with the introduction of planes called the Arado Ar-64 and the He-8. These planes became the first planes by Germany to not be biplanes. Arado Ar 64 will become the main aircraft of the German air force. Some advancements to the zeppelin, with small light turrets placed under it at cost of being floating somewhat closer to the ground. Peace has been proposed to the remnants of the old Polish government (Polish/Mod response please) in exchange for places in Western Poland. (More to be added later)
Belkan Federation: The shockwaves of economic shock from the British exit from the EEA and last year's currency dropoff have caused yet another run to banks which was shortly and very quickly cut off. The Belkan economy is effectively stabilized by the end of the year as the new Vozhd from the Market Liberal party, Vladislav Tarkov takes the reigns of the country. He expands the deficit spending significantly using government funds to make up for subsidize or otherwise keep imports affordable as well as keep the Belkan Ruble stable and not prone to another drop off. The Belkan occupation of Egypt is fully greenlit by the Supreme Soviet and more funds this year are allocated toward fighting insurgents and beginning major operations to combat the insurgents in other hideouts. The strategy to more effectively win the hearts and minds of the Egyptian people is undertaken with an extremely hard line taken against insurgents who do not give up others, or give up cells. They will be killed mercilessly and impaled publically and their names shamed. The process which allows steady access to work and even the reopening of Egyptian factories is lauded and the onset of stability based almost entirely on their investment and the fiscal development of Egypt under Belkan management. The Belkan navy begins considering a serious upgrade to its fleet in order to meet new obligations under the treaty and new Carrier designs are looked into. The Aviation and Automotive industry begin to baloon out or recover respectively as the launching of some of the first civilian model aircraft for travel are released. In secret Belkan developments of its tanks and new motorization efforts begin coming to fruit as the Belkan designs for a light tank are relased known as the BT-27 tank which while not perfect by any means is a serious upgrade from tanks of the Great war. The push into the African markets with the "feedback loop" is somewhat more successful this year as the opening of markets is able to get Belkan factories something to produce for. With competitive factories in Belka producing for these markets the industrial sector climbs out of its moderate hum back into some more large scale operations. Manila, Burma, and Ethiopia are all able to gain significant industrial material from Belka as per the previous agreement as all three of these "commonwealth" states begin to further industrialize. Belka brings all three of the states in into the Supreme Soviet with the Vozhd relucatantly agreeing that if they expect further cooperation and the development of a true trade bloc, Belka must be willing to give them some say in the matters of the empire abroad. This leads to the creation of the Commonwealth Economic Union the CEU advocates free trade, a customs union, and a removal of Belkan blocks to competing industries from its Commonwealth allied and trade partners. This does effectively seal another agreement, common defense. Manila, Burma, and Ethiopia all agree that while strong in their own right, the benefit of cooperative training, status of forces agreements, and the proper development of all three commonwealths logistical chains is needed to be able to fight alongside Belka in any meaningful capacity that doesn't simply lead to Belka appropriating their troops. This effectively leads to the Imperial Research Committee being formed where the best minds of all the commonwealths and Belka are joined to try to come up with new solutions to problems and give all nations many different experiences in many different climates in order to allow for powerful versatile forces. In order to more effectively handle the pacific territories the Vozhd authorizes the creation of the Greater Samoan Protectorate, effectively giving the Samoans the resources they need to settle and develop many of the South Pacific Islands with some key exceptions. The Belkan military also surprisingly raises a large Samoan Regiment of nearly 5,000 which is integrated into the army and the men are immediately brought to the Belkan homeland to effectively acculture them. Belka keeps the Arabian Exclusion act in place and further turns away, or imprisons migrants, warning that Belka did not summarily genocide or wipe out those who had settled previously but is more zealously guarding its borders due to Civil conflict in Egypt, Belkas strained relations with Arabia and perceived national securty concerns in regards to any Arabian migrants.
1927
1927 proves to be an economic watershed for most all of the world. All of Europe experiences fast recovery with France and Germany leading the pack. Burgundy continues its slow recovery and unemployment falls to single digits for the first time in years.
Brésil and Aztlán also show rapid growth. Public works in Aztlán combined with a resurgent Brésil pull the entire continent to nearly pre-depression economic strength. However, the Fontenist State of New Granada, facing embargoes or trade restrictions from many states, experiences only limited recovery this year.
The Belkan expedition to Egypt continues with terror attacks falling off toward the end of the year. Belkan Generals expect an end to the occupation in 1928 with the majority of troops able to return home before the end of 1927.
Belka itself sees the first economically strong year in some time. Growth returns and the feed back system is moderately successful in dragging Belka and its colonies from the depression.
Across East Asia economies begin to revive and Chinese underemployment falls to 12.7% as factories reopen and hiring resumes.
The Indian Ocean Region also sees reasonably strong growth. India becomes one of the more dynamic economies in the region as its huge market is unified under a non-colonial government. The economy grows rapidly under the pro-business regime, which distracts from the ethnic and religious tensions of the past years.
The guerrilla war in Savannah continues, government troops manage to capture some of the smaller cities in the south but the entire Ohio River Valley is fully in revolt. Syndicalists organize further strikes in Savannah proper and the military faces severe challenges as corrupt officers and unwilling soldiers prove incompetent against the now well equipped, motivated, and increasingly strong rebel army.
Savannah: We send more soldiers into the region to combat the rebels. Possessing modern equipment, artillery, planes, and so on, compared to the uprising, we outclass the rebels. We are increasingly astonished by how strong the rebels allegedly are, and how strong the Syndicalist movement seems to be, despite the country already being Syndicalist before. Nonetheless the nation's unparalleled level of equality and social benefits, which have existed for decades, have not be infringed, leaving the Syndicalists policies intact. Thanks to the railroads lines that dot the entire border, built during and after the war, troops are quickly moved into the region to combat the rebels. The new found conflict sparks job creation and industry, as for the first time since the war the government increases spending and orders related to wartime needs. The government makes a speech in regards to how the region petitioned for unification before the war, and now that they have the nation must fight back and defend itself from random veterans. The nation's interest in rugby and other sports renews, with interest in hosting another world tournament being discussed.
Imperial Swahili Federation: Agricultural productivity continues to rise with the introduction of industrial fertilizers, prompting a boost in population. The naval tests give positive results to naval bombers, torpedoes and mines. As a result, the Department of the Sea authorises R&D programs into naval aviation, torpedo technology and minelayers. Russom aviation also receives much needed funding from the Department of the Sea for development of new naval aircraft. Several destroyers, which were overproduced in the War, are now refitted to become minelayers. A new class of torpedo destroyers is also designed. The economy continues to recover, reaching single digit unemployment due to increased demand from India and the general growth in the Indian Ocean Region. 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. Electrification of railways begin and power stations are constructed. In particular, a major hydroelectric dam is planned on the Zambezi River, and construction has begun.
Alaska: The government sees some new reforms, to increase effectivity in economy and governing. Economists are now discussing together with the representatives of the democratized factories in order to structure production and economic growth. The state doctrine of "Alaskan Laocracy" is complemented with the "eye and brain" principle, where the immediate experiences of the workers are told to the economists and production specialists, who try to improve the production based on that. Former President Iossib Kosalechky dies at the 23th of April this year in the age of 68, he gets a furnural with special honors and hundreds attending. The military extends slightly as huskies trained for pulling slides and also rescuing wounded soldiers. (Secret)The government continues to fund the syndicalists in Savannah, while also influence on their political beliefs is started, to push them more toward a laocratic system. 100 soldiers of the "Arm of Justice", the paramilitaric part of the Narodniki Party, are smuggled into Savannah to support the Syndicalists in Ohio (End Secret). Mining and oil exploitation continue. Steel factories and producers for daily needed goods are now in focus of the economists and the government aims to produce the steel with the highest quality in all of Arcadia. The production of corn and barley is now prioritized with fixed prices to motivate the farmers. This is done to avoid a crop failure that can happen in the harsh winters of Alaska. A new national anthem is also written to replace the old Russian anthem that was played usually without lyrics. The new anthem tries to distance itself from classical Russian marches, yet some Russian influence remains. Officially lyrics don't exist, but some writers attached poems from the Alaska War to the melody. The song is called "my prisyagat' " which means We Pledge (OTL the DPRK song "We Pledge ").
Vinland: Vinland accepts Burgundy's offer and sells Bali to them. We develop the Vinland-class airplane and begin replacing the Borealian-made airplanes with them. The Minister of Defense advises that the garrison of Greenland needs to be reinforced. 200 troops are sent there. (More to come, maybe.)
India: India starts growing rapidly. To sustain and improve the growth a number of reforms are planned by the government to make it easy to do business of which some are put into effect this year. However, it is decided that the current reforms will be implemented properly first. The railways continue to expand under the PPP model. The economy continues to grow. Imports and exports increase as new trade relations are established. Imports have increased. However, India remains a net exporter of raw materials and agricultural goods. Exports continue to rise, to this effect many corporations setup establishment to harvest natural resources, from coal mines to rubber plantations, a number of such establishments are opened up or expanded. The increased imports helped by a low-moderate import tariff brings Indian corporations directly in competition with the foreign companies. This incentives investment in research and education by the private corporations. The government passes an act allowing Indian companies to collaborate with foreign companies in bringing modern technology to India. Many hire foreign advisors while others set up small research centres. Some big corporations also open up institutes of higher education. The licenses for the production of the MP18 and the Stahlhelm are sold to a suitable Indian company which begins producing them in the Magadh state. Orders are placed by the army and the police forces. Communal violence subsides and anti-Muslim sentiment dies out through a major effort by Gandhi and his followers and the growth of the economy. The number of Muslims migrating out of the country steadily declines. However, the internal migration, setup by the unrest intensifies. Muslims move in larger numbers to the cities and areas which had remained largely peaceful, setting up a number of businesses, effectively enjoying the benefits of rapid economic growth like the other city dwellers. A larger number of people start moving to the underpopulated South from overpopulated regions like the Ganges and Brahmaputra valleys. Urbanisation also increases significantly, especially in the coastal areas. To ease trade and improve connectivity and infrastructure, the Sagarmala and Bharatmala projects are planned by the Government which will be implemented later. As of now, the government pushes education in the cities and villages. Four institutes of higher education, dedicated to agricultural research are set up in Kollam, Mysore, Gaya and Indraprastha to aid the government in its program to improve agricultural productivity and increase mechanisation. Most of the growth remains limited to the coastal areas and the resource rich region comprising Magadh, Bengal, Orissa and Vidarbha with only a few other inland cities and surrounding areas experiencing rapid growth.
Indian Dip to China: We set up embassies in the Sino-Korean capital and allot land in Pataliputra to the Sino-Korean Government for the setting up of embassies. Trade opens up. With a steady decline in communal violence, the government assures China-Korea that it will take all measures to prevent such problems from occurring anymore. The government also informs China-Korea that the Anti-Christian sentiment was never very strong and has died out. The government requests China-Korea for monetary aid to help expand education and sanitation facilities in the rural areas of our nation.
Chian–Korea: We agree.
Indian Dip to Germany: A trade deal is set up between the two nations. The Government of India grants German companies exclusive access to the Chittagong state and Bengal state for exploration of Oil and Natural Gas deposits and setting up of establishments to extract these resources. In exchange, the Government of India requests the German companies to sell the government the licence to produce the MP18 (MP24, if possible). The licence will further be sold to a suitable Indian company for production. It is also decided that the required industrial equipment and other military support equipment will also be imported from Germany. We also request the setting up of embassies (and vice versa).
German Dip: Leaving out the MP24, we accept. Have a free Stahlhelm (design), courtesy of us.
Indian Dip to Belka: The Government seeks the purchase of 78 naval bombers and 16 destroyers with a number of auxiliary ships from the Belkan Navy. We also request the purchase of a licence to manufacture armoured cars. This licence will be sold to a suitable Indian company for production. It is also requested to reopen the few train lines between Burma and India that were set up during the British era.
Belkan Dip: First of all no such railways exist, second of all we are not opening top-of-the-line aviation in India. However, we will sell the warships. We also require before armored cars, that India develop its own automotive industry first before help will be given on that front. Other trade agreements, however, are accepted.
Uniõ de Cádiz: Diplomacy: We are more than willing to agree to a trade deal, and will suggest that India be permitted as a preferred trade partner of the EEA. (Reduced tariffs on import and export to the U.K, France, and the Uniõ de Cádiz.) Furthermore, we offer to be a benefactor of the Indian Army and supply India with a selection of battle-tested small arms and light artillery. Furthermore, India is welcome to send researchers and ecologists to the University of Seville's Ecology Department to study among the best environmental researchers on the planet.
Belkan Federation: This year sees the first real economic growth in the post-war Belkan economy. The economic investment into colonies sees further fruit as places like Zaire, Ethiopia, Maghreb, and Kanem see noticeable and prominent growth in industrial scale minerals extraction, as well as the development of light industry. Zaire becomes a clear leader and surprisingly without major involvement of Belkan nationals more with advising and slow paced development so the processes are understood. Education is taken by a colony by colony basis. However, many of the rapidly advancing colonies adopt a modern model based from either Iberian, French, or Belkan schooling systems. Industry, however, in Maghreb and Kanem grows slowly as the majority of industrial jobs are filled by Maghrebis, and some white Belkans (while many other ethnic Belkans take to higher skilled jobs) and in Kanem the allure of industrial jobs attracts mainly the Belkans which settled there as part of the post Great War land grants given to them as payment. The dated systems, hindered by the inefficient plantation systems are officially redistributed on terms of free land, tribal land, and princely land. Free lands, are those with minimal to light claims by natives and are redistributed to natives and the occassional Belkan with the expressed intent of populating the colonies in a more sensible way while also helping respect current tribal boundaries as well as the personal properties of the Princedoms which exist in many of the various colonies. The Belkan occupation of Egypt begins its 1927 drawdown and by 1928 roughly 200,000 Belkan troops due to proximity and needing to keep key infrastructure guarded such as the railways, and Suez canal will remain. The Egyptian Junta is officially redesignated the Egyptian transitional government with the expressed intent of restoring some semblance of normalcy and ending the cycle of Egyptian leaders causing cults of personality and plunging the country into civil war every 20 years. The Belkan transitional authority is established as oversight of the Egyptians and the plan remains to push Egypt into a commonwealth status by 1940 after extensive modernization of their bereaucratic system as well as stabilizing their economy into something that is not so extensively reliant on imports to function. One of the only companies that is not restructured is Ali Bakr Motors which is the first Egyptian company fully reopened, doing extremely well as many afforable vehicles are produced and sold on the Belkan commonwealth market with a surprising number of orders coming from Manila. The Commonwealth customs union is established and while a notably causing a loss in the value of the Ruble (this is partially due to the lacking economy existing in certain commonwealth countries) the adoption of the Belkan ruble, redubbed the Commonwealth Ruble and removal of work and trade barriers allows a fostering of competition between commonwealth countries. The Belkan navy continues experimenting with designs on new ships building a ship here or there but refusing to fully refit its navy until satisfactory designs are developed. The Vozdh begins attending a sporting event once a month, beginning to create a tradition. His personal preference for football in the French form is notable as he personally supports the Vasiligrad Tsars. Other things such as rugby, and baseball also take off in more meaningful fashion. However, Gridiron football, playing on Belkan attitude toward high impact everything takes off and its popularity soars. The Supreme Soviet depending on the state of next year's economy begins developing a budget to put the Belkan army back on the map as Europe's strongest and most advanced land power with a codified expansion of its armed forces from its lacking 750,000 to nearly 1.7 million by 1929 with new training regimens implemented and new technologies to be incorporated into the nations budding new doctrine. The Army adopts a superior firepower doctrine incorporating major amounts of artillery opting for full spectrum firepower dominance over quick and vulnerable mobile warfare doctrines. It does not, however, stand as a static defense doctrine as the heavy integration of Artillery into the Belkan regimental system as line artillery rather than its previous doctrine as playing a behind the line support artillery is taken. It also focuses heavily on developing a jack of all trades treadnought rather than a light treadnougt. New Design concepts are developed such as putting a more powerful gun on a medium based chassis. Aviation takes another leap as the upgrade to airframe design in the civilian sector pushed its way into the military. All metal airframes begin to be developed and the Visegrad Aerial group pushes out one of the first militarily capable monoplane in the world. The Aircraft is tested extensively is its flaws revealed with clear upgrades to be put into place. Turkov Aeronautics also takes to the skies as it seeks to compete on the civilian and military markets. The possible opening of other multiple aviation designers and their factories launches what is called the "Great Aerial Race" in Belka. It is a race to develop an aircraft for the Belkan military with many design concepts being developed. The Supreme Soviet agrees to keep many of the civilian and public works administration developments open and the men re-purposed to rebuild and reviatlize most of Belka's cities, are turned toward turning the nations lackluster road system into a true highway system. The First Highway begins to be constructed from Belgrad to Vasiligrad known as the B-1 highway. The rest of the network is planned as well as connecting roads to smaller towns and cities into the main highway systems. Some of the best geoengineers and structural engineers are brought in to help build the highway system across the country.
Uniõ de Cádiz: Unemployment in the Union proper finally hits single digits and continues to fall throughout the year to 8.3%. Madrid, now certifiably the center of western european financing continues to attract more French businesses to its stock exchange with investment mandates. Social programs begin to have serious impacts and poverty falls as government works programs rebuild aging infrastructure. The adoption of diesel-electric trains spreads and the Seville Spur of the Iberian Metro-Line is also constructed. The continued comparative advantage the Union maintains over its trade partners begins to subside as French recovery is clear. Herrero-Correia Industrial demonstrates strong growth as the industrial sector grows. Demand for Fontes cars returns as wage growth resumes in earnest allowing for higher sales. The Avia L.20/25 and Avia B.20/25 are put through trials and pass with general approval orders are placed for 250 of each with further orders expected soon. The Iberian Sun Power Company is chartered to build several new facilities across the south of Iberia as coal production domestically struggles to keep up with demand.. Several new solar-thermal plants begin construction this year alone. A by-product of the greenhouse phenomena, salt production booms in southern Morocco. The regional economy becomes increasingly driven by the production of luxury crops for export to Europe year-round. Cannabis and Tomatoes constitute the majority of exports and the sale of cannabis becomes common-place across the EEA. Population estimates determine that there are 57.31 million in Iberia, 11.39 million native Moroccans in Morocco, 6.23 million Iberians in Morocco, 6.51 million European Algerians, and 3.63 million Native in Algerians, for a total of 85.07 million in the Union proper. An interesting cultural development in Morocco and Andalucia comes to light. The poor economic conditions faced by these regions and the blending of Iberian, Moroccan, and African music creates a unique musical genre. The genre is given the moniker “Jazz” by a Sevillan newspaper and the name sticks. Characterized by swing and off-notes (OTL Blue Notes) along with unique vocals. Miguel Ríos and Vicente Aleixandre are notable artists of the music who have begun to draw significant crowds. Jazz, however, is not the only cultural change in the Union. The failure of the Democratic Catholics of Iberia to foresee the depression led to the collapse of the party in 1926. This collapse, coupled with the economic difficulties and changing cultural landscape has led to growing number of atheist, agnostic, or pandeist young adults. Devotion to church, in all forms both Christian and Muslim, declines in step with the conservative DCI. Efforts to roll back the desert in southern Morocco continue, and the region starts to take on a more hospitable air as gullies, rivers, and streams are now lined with repeated banks of biomass in the form of wheat stalks, felled trees, palm fronds, and all other manner of plant matter. These banks, augmented by low dams, catch and store water while also improving the soil. In some areas human waste is actively imported to fertilize the soil and add much needed binding material to the sandy soil. The cultivation efforts prove moderately successful as young trees now line the banks of the waterways. Naval re-armament continues and work begins on the creation of a standard hull for Union cruisers and escort carriers. These ships, the Zapico-A-class will weigh in at 9,500 tons and will be equipped with nine 200 mm/55 Caliber cannons (OTL Northampton-class with 200 tons more armor and slightly larger fore and aft magazines). The first ships in the class are laid down in late October and plans call for a the production of 12 of these ships with overall completion in 1929. Designers and engineers also work to refine the class with the aim of improving internal systems and superstructure design in the development of the Zapico-B-class. Work on the Empresa-class continues with expected completion in 1928.
República de las Antillas Ibéricas: The return of tourism begins to revive the struggling economies of the Antillas.
Las Repúblicas Colonias: Growth returns to the republic as demand from the United Kingdom drags raw material production higher. 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.
Indian Dip: We request the opening of diplomatic and trade relations and also request Union help in setting up the Institutes for Agricultural Research.
Kingdom of Burgundy: After two years of stockpiling material, work begins on the Afsluitdijk, the enclosure dam, to separate the Zuiderzee from the North Sea. It is expected to be completed in six year's time. Ground is also broken on the canal expansion connecting the cities on the Zuiderzee that will be cut off from the ocean also begins. Utrecht is set to become a sizeable inland port as a new canal connecting the soon to be cut off Zuiderzee to the Rhine River begins construction, and another new canal will connect Amsterdam directly from its location on the Zuiderzee to the North Sea by way of the coastal city of Velson. Other existing canals across the Netherlands Region are slated to be expanded to accommodate the foreseen rise in traffic following the Zuiderzees closure. The two projects, in conjunction with the rebuilding of the Burgundian merchant marine, causes a spike in demand for industrial materials, such as steel, which in turn helps spur the regrowth of the domestic steel industry, which has been looking to build off the jolt to life it received during the Rhenish revolt. Another industry seeing new growth is commercial aviation, with KLM leading the group. The company sees its first trans-Atlantic flight, from Antwerp to Sint Jan, conducted by its airship Inspanning. Later on, the company’s first Nieuw Amsterdam-Rupertstad flight is completed by another of its airships, this time the Roosevelt. It is planned by KLM and other Burgundian commercial airlines, to use airships for long distance luxury flights, while using their growing fleets of commercial airplanes for shorter, cheaper flights in Europe, Arcadia and Laurentia, and Asia. The first Haven, Kuba-Ritterstad, Maryland flight by a commercial airplane is made by the Haven-based Delta, while Singapur Airlines, only established this year, opens with flights between Singapur, Kutaraja, and Batavia.
Great Empire of China–Korea: Prime Minister Gao Huangfu dies after experiencing a cardiac arrest in January. Deputy Minister Jia Weiyu becomes the Prime Minister for the rest of the former's term and eventually succeeds him. However, a widely-publicized break-in by five (initially unidentified) men into the Conservative Party headquarters in Beijing leads to public unrest and a decline in public faith into Liberal–Democratic Party leadership. After admitting to being related to the event, Prime Minister Jia Meiyu becomes widely unpopular, and after three days of protests (many organized or led by the Illustrés), he resigns to prevent getting impeached. The moderate members of the Liberal–Democratic Party and Conservative Party establish the Progressive–Conservative Party (PCP, whose official platform consists of the promotion of "progressive conservatism" as pioneered by Prime Minister Shan Yu. Due to the increasingly powerful influence of more liberalized university leaders and students, and women's rights activists (as evident by increasing female voter turnout), the PCP candidate Hong Sirong wins the elections, while the PCP itself holds a fourth of the Grand Secretariat. Cambodia, Lan Xang, and Champa (the former two as constitutional monarchies, while the latter under a republic) receive independence. The Treaty of Free Association is ratified by Dzungaria, Altishahria, Tibet, Dai Viet, Cambodia, Lan Xang, Champa and the provisional government of Occupied Japan. It nullifies the Compact of Free Association and establishes all of its signatories as true associated states (wielding suzerainty, and therefore being able to engage in foreign affairs) rather than protectorates. As a result, the associated states now only send a single non-voting representative into the Grand Secretariat. A 45-seat body (each state being allocated five seats) known as the "East Asian Commision" is established to discuss the topics of foreign and military policy. However, China–Korea retains military access and the right to station troops at leased territories for the purposes of defense; in addition, they are still bound under a shared market, a common currency, and the citizens of associated states still have access to Sino–Korean services. Due to Burgundian militarization of its colonies, two airfields each are built in both Cambodia and Champa. The Emergency Naval Bill of 1927 is ratified but will be effective next year. It will increase shipbuilding capacity slightly, and also allow Japan to manufacture secondary surface ships for both itself, its fellow associated states, and China–Korea. Two more Fengxiang-class escort carriers are built. In addition to these, two heavy cruisers, two light cruisers, ten destroyers, and five submarines are built. Decommissioned ships are given to the navies of the associated states. The reserve fleet is disestablished; two Huanglong-class battlecruisers and a single Gaya-class battleship is given to Japan and Vietnam, respectively. The remaining two Huanglong-class battlecruisers is given to Cambodia, while the last Gaya-class battleship is given to Arcadia as per the Treaty of Trans-Pacific Cooperation. MTA.
United States of Germany: The German government re-establishes the Polish army training to cover the decreasing number of German troops occupying the provisional West Polish government's control of the area. They began employing veteran soldiers (who surrendered) into power by 1929. They announces plans to pull out of West Poland(although it may de facto be a satellite state) by 1930. (more may be added later).
Western Poland: The German occupation is ongoing. The new liberal Polish leaders ban references to ethnic nationalism, seeing as that mistake got Poland into a horrid war. Atrocities done by the Nationalists are taught in schools. Meanwhile, former state-owned military industries are privatized to get the commercial sector going again, though most was destroyed in the war. Land reform is done to calm down revanchist syndicalists, which is successful. New elections are planned in 1930 when the occupation ends.
Borealia: Numerous games are played between the nation’s teams and Arabia’s hockey teams, helping to pave the way for future interest in the sport in the Middle East. The nation decides to send support and military equipment to the government of Savannah to help them against uprisings. The nation seeks to ally with Uluru, and initiates them into the nation’s program of building up friendly nations with military aid and Borealian expertise. The nation’s military employs a test against the rebels in Savannah, using their new line of tanks, carriers, and other land equipment, to great effect, although direct involvement on the ground is minimal. The nation’s aerospace industry continues to expand the commercial flights industry nationwide, with companies working to lower prices and make flying acceptable to people across the world. The world’s oldest airline, Steppen, expands its influence to planes for long distance travel.
Technate of Arcadia: The government begins to support democratic movements in Arcadia as they prefer democracy above fascism, Aliança da Fênix gets one million Arcadian Franks ($37,000) in funding from govermentment sources. This is meant a way for the technate to keep democracy alive in Aztlán and keep Fascism out. The Technate asks Other powers to recognise the Aliança as the only legitemate government of Aztláni nation and people.(Foreign response). With this wave of technocratic pro-democracy movement, some suggest to the General Directorate to send some of the Directorate of Defence advisors and observers to Savanah. The General Directorate also decides after talks to begin more active training for the current soldiers which number around 250,000 and train the reserve which accounts for one million soldiers, although the army is small many of these reserve exist out of soldiers of the Great War who aren't as trained as the profesional soldier but still better then most in their duties. Many of these great war soldiers are also officers and other higher ranks in the Technate army. With this retraining of these soldiers many begin ask for better training in the Navy as it is still not fully efficient with their new "toys". With the military expanding once more the amount of guns reduced begins to grow in numbers, with Crag-Johnsens producing their Crag-Johnsens R1912 for a total of two million units and their R1891 550,000 units in total. This shows that the economy and Industry is slowly recovering from the economic depression. The Technate also starts New Reorganisation Plan (NRP) officially by funding an Academy of general knowledge, here people can do government sponsored research and teachings. This is meant as a way to be a one-year study for high school students to gain some expertise and the chance to show their abilities to the government and if they look promising they will get their degree for free. The first Jews begin arriving in the department of Neu Kanaan, the Jewish homeland abroad. Although the numbers of the first years of Jewish immigrants is smaller than expected and it still enough to found a Jewish City, they called this town Sayon (Zion) which isn't actually a new town but they are a majority already in this old native Arcadian town. This old town name was MLO. The Jewish population has been estimated at around 82,400. Since Jewish immigration started three years ago, this slow growth being due to Jewish patriotism toward Jerusalem. Although they do recognise that Neu Kanaan offers them de facto independence. Although all non-department decided issues are decided by their respective directorate.
France: Reconstruction finishes, and the military has reached its quota of a peacetime standing of 450,000. Some small but influential women's rights movements are successful in giving women the right to vote. Futbol de Grillefer is nationalized nationwide, becoming ever so popular year by year. In the third official European Finals hosted in Berlin, the Bordeaux Patriotes defeat the Vienna Yellow-Jackets 34-28. The territories annexed from the war begin seeing general incorporation. The recently acquired territory of Dutch West Africa continues to be incorporated into the French West African state, and has finished incorporation as planned. 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. Most colonial armies in Africa are updated with surplus army materials, including automated machine guns, tanks, and small numbers of airplanes. Merchant investment into Persia is given to better align the Persian state with France than Arabia, especially since most talks of investment include how Persia is still dependent on Arabia for power when they could transition to France and become an economic and military power. The French unemployment rate decreases to 8%, as the economy slowly but surely revives itself. French President Pierre Calvet continues his economic reform policies tackling the economic recession while sourcing primary government funds to the military in an effort to modernize them to better decrease casualties sustained in any future conflicts and wars. Many of the naval destroyers and dreadnoughts are either scrapped or sold to India? [Player Response], and new naval fleets are commissioned, as well as military aviation receiving large funding. The naval fleets are expected to consist of two super dreadnoughts of the Occitania-class, four battleships of the Bazaine-class, two fleet carriers of the Auguste-class, and 40 light cruisers of the Bayonne-class, and 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. Some submarines are also built (more info next turn). 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 be 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.
Indian Diplomacy: We accept the sale of one dreadnought (under 25,100 tons) and all the destroyers. We also request to establish formal diplomatic and trade relations. (Number of destroyers and specifications of the dreadnoughts, please).
1928
Global economic growth accelerates. Tradenetworks, which had been disrupted by the war and the depression, re-emerge and spur on the economies of Belka, Burgundy, Borealia, Iberia, and the United Kingdom. As these nations possess the largest shipyards in the world and produce the majority of shipping vessels.
Central Europe also benefits from the growth and Czechia becomes a center of regional industry with strong economic ties emerging between it, Hungary, and Italy.
In Egypt the last of the rebellion ends as the remaining cells are destroyed by Belkan persistence. Leaked documents surrounding the war do cause consternation in the Belkan populace, but life continues.
Savannah, despite equipped with more advanced equipment, suffers a devastating defeat in the mountains of OTL Kentucky. Hit and run tactics by the rebels destroy an entire column of Savannahan troops with over 12,000 casualties. Trains are intercepted and tracks destroyed causing several major rail accidents.
The apparent ineffectiveness of the Savannah government comes to a breaking-point as the syndicalists are met by fascists in the streets. Clashes devolve into shoot-outs as the fascists and syndicalist-leaning police engage in combat. The addition of the Alaskan Arm of Justice only inflames the situation and drives hundreds to the fascists as they stand opposed to foreign influence in the republic.
Foreign trade, a unified currency, and a simple tax policy propel India to massive economic growth. The exploitation of the nation’s huge resources provides the government the funding it needs to expand the rail system and develop infrastructure. Although mostly unsuccessful in building track, the PPP model used by the Indian government does attract investment to the country.
The United Kingdom, in a somewhat shocking move, offers India economic assistance and an alliance, despite the history of colonization.
Sorry, I have an issue with this. It's time to stop trying too hard to destroy the Co-Prosperity Sphere. I am not playing as a nation, so no, I am not biased, but there is no reason Britain would want to help them out, especially because ten years ago they literally tried everything they could to destroy the Indian independence movement, and highly likely hold a grudge against "colonial traitors" for that. Sorry, but these events are getting ridiculous. It was bad enough to have Indian unification, now this. This had to be said.
-Warrior
India and the U.K would have a lot of ex-colonial animosity to get over first. Give it another five-to-ten years to wait it out.
-Todetode
Yes, I agree, this stuff needs time. OTL India steered clear of any English speaking nation for about 30 years, until liberalization and in OTL, it was mostly peaceful. However, in Principia, there was a war of independence, plus he likely did not help the Indians like the British in OTL, based on his views on how empire should be run. Like resentment is likely higher. I agree with Todetode, it needs time, but I think possibly even more than five to ten years, to even re-establish diplomatic relationships. Especially because after this type of humiliation, Nationalism can rise, etc, and colonial treason is never seen as well (it took until the later 1800s for the U.S and Britain to form any major alliance.) I see little point in this event as well, other than perhaps a trying to attack the legitimacy of the prosperity sphere, and there are other ways to do this.
-Warrior
The Aztláni Fascists declare victory in the civil war, having isolated the Aliança to the far northern deserts where they are currently being pursued by the Aztláni Army. The economy, spurred on by massive government investment continues its growth and now exceeds pre-recession levels by a significant amount.
In the Texas territory of the Technate of Arcadia, unrest and displeasure with the non-republican regime turns into outright revolt. This revolution is supported by the Aztláni Fascists who are angered by the Arcadian efforts to prop up the Aliança.
Vinland: The 1928 elections sees the Progressive party winning the election with a considerable lead over the conservative party. The progressives also win most seats in the House of Liberty and the House of Freedom (lower house). Prime Minister Niklas Nystöm is inagurated on 18th October. Seeing the Aztláni civil war and the conflict in Savannah, the Prime Minister makes a speech about the need of stopping it.
India: The British offer is received with mixed feelings. Long debates are held in the Parliament over this offer and the alliance. Many see this as symbolic reparations for the damage done by the British while others oppose simply because of the history of colonisation. The Parliament is divided over the issue and this paralyses the Parliament for months and no major decisions are made. The literate urban community protests against as well as in favour of the offer. The influential Indo-Irish community (business community) lobbies in favour of the offer. To solve the worsening crisis, PM Nitin Wali holds an emergency meeting of the Cabinet on 29 May, it is decided that the offer will be accepted with the economic assistance being seen as reparations. On 30 May, in a joint meeting of the Upper and Lower houses, PM Wali announces the proposal, a vote is held and it is decided that the offer will be expected. However, strict limitations are established on the number of British soldiers that can enter the country (limited to 75,000 troops). Berthing rights for British ships are allowed only in selected ports (most of the ports). To calm public opinion, Nitin Wali writes a letter explaining the final arrangement, which is published in newspapers throughout the nation. The navy is expanded significantly with recent purchases and most naval expansion plans are put on hold. The Navy now consists of two Wacht-class battlecruisers (31,200 tonnes) and one French dreadnought (25,000 tonnes). Four armoured cruisers are put in reserve. The two light cruisers (2,000 tonnes) that were being indigenously produced enter sea trials this year and the crude designs (based on Burgundian naval designs) provide important lessons to the Indian naval engineers on ship design mainly with destroyers and light cruisers. The Navy now consists of three capital ships, ten cruisers (8,000 tonnes), ten submarines (1,200 tonnes) and 112 destroyers and numerous auxiliary ships. The Navy is divided into the Arabian Sea fleet (two Wacht-class battlecruisers, six cruisers, two submarines and 24 destroyers) and the Ganges Gulf fleet (French dreadnought, four cruisers and 24 destroyers). There are additionally two submarine squadrons (four each) and four destroyer squadrons with 16 destroyers each. The production of four new destroyer squadron leaders (3,000 tonne light cruisers) begins in Indian dockyards and is expected to be completed in two years. The lessons learned on the previous two designs are incorporated in the newer ones. These will be armed with the armament from the armoured cruisers in reserve. With British economic assistance and foreign investment, the railways continue to expand, now in a better way as Indian corporations begins setting up factories for the purpose with the help of European engineers. Trade with Britain opens up and diplomatic relations are established. With Chinese monetary aid, the government expands modern educational facilities to some of the rural areas while the municipal corporations hire companies to expand sanitation facilities in the cities. The schools in the cities continue to expand. With the revenue required for the infrastructure projects collected. The government starts the Bharatmala and Sagarmala projects in October. The projects are integrated infrastructure development projects focusing on land based and water based transport respectively. They have been designed to supplement each other. Sagarmala focuses on the development of sea and riverine ports and dockyard capacity. The Sagarmala project will end in ten years with the development of National Waterways (rivers) including the Ganga, Brahmaputra, Sindhu, Krishna, Godavari and Mahanadi (plus their tributaries and deltas) and inland ports on these rivers. The seaports are also going to be modernised and expanded to handle more traffic and dockyard capacity will be boosted. Numerous Indian corporations are hired for the job. The Bharatmala project focuses on the development of the railways to connect the major centres of growth and most of the state capitals. Also included is the upgradation of the Grand Trunk Road (from Dhaka to Pratap Nagar (near Lahore)) and the construction of new bridges over the major rivers.. The internal migration continues as a large number of people move to South India with the continued movement of Muslims to the cities. Businesses expand especially companies dealing with exports and imports. Mines and other such establishments continue to expand and exploit India's natural resources. The German companies in Chittagong discover natural gas reserves. With the help of the University of Seville, plans to push agricultural mechanisation are made and also includes educating farmers about the better and scientific farming practices. This will be implemented in phases. Learning from the experience of the communal violence of the previous years where the state police forces were insufficient, the Central Govt decides to set up the Central Reserve Police Force (KRPB; Kendriya Reserve Police Bal), a 100,000 personnel strong force led by police officers is being raised and armed specially for riot control and providing security. Separate heavily armed wings of the state police forces, known as the [State Name] PSKs (Provincial Armed Constabulary; Prantiya Sashastra Constabulary) are also being raised.
Uniõ de Cádiz: The economy recovers well this year with strong growth in finance, shipbuilding, and other industry. A metro line is built in Morocco and Algeria to connect the two. The Iberian, Moroccan, and Algerian economies all grow rapidly pushing unemployment down to 6.7%. Herrero-Correia Industrial demonstrates strong growth as the industrial sector grows, the company also introduces a gasoline-electric automobile which is marketed as a more reliable and less difficult to drive motor vehicle. The car variant is popular among the wealthy thanks to its ease of use (lack of standard transmission), and its sleek exterior. Fontes releases a similar vehicle class but with diesel as the fuel, the truck version is considered for military service as an ambulance and infantry carrier and Fontes is asked to develop a half-track version. Avia is tasked with developing a new torpedo bomber for naval use based on the B.20/25. The results in the BN.20/29, a biplane torpedo bomber capable of launch from all Union carriers. Avia also develops a new mono-wing fighter this year, the L.7/29 (Supermarine Type 224 with a non-gullwing). The plane is seriously underpowered and is sent back for redesign. The commercial air industry literally takes off with several mid-sized airplane operators appearing in major Union cities. Air travel now connects most major cities and new commercial airfields are built to handle the new trafic. Solar-thermal power now accounts for 15% of electricity produced in the Union, mostly concentrated in the south. At the University of Barcelona, the university home to Alberto Ensico, new research into the structure of matter becomes a hot topic (pun intended), as radioactive sources become an area of intense study. These sources are used to probe the nature of matter itself and research progresses with significant government funding. In southern Morocco the regional economy becomes increasingly driven by the production of luxury crops for export to Europe year-round. Cannabis and Tomatoes constitute the majority of exports and the sale of cannabis becomes common-place across the EEA. Efforts to roll back the desert in southern Morocco continue and young trees now line the banks of the waterways. Population estimates determine that there are 57.48 million in Iberia, 11.5 million native Moroccans in Morocco, 6.29 million Iberians in Morocco, 6.67 million European Algerians, and 3.64 million Native in Algerians, for a total of 85.59 million in the Union proper. An interesting cultural development in Morocco and Andalucia comes to light. The poor economic conditions faced by these regions and the blending of Iberian, Islamic, and African music creates a unique musical genre. The genre is given the moniker “Jazz” by a Sevillan newspaper and the name sticks. Characterized by swing and off-notes (OTL Blue Notes) along with unique vocals the music has grown into an extremely popular cultural phenomenon. Miguel Ríos and Vicente Aleixandre are notable artists of the music who have begun to draw significant crowds. Jazz, however, is not the only cultural change in the Union. The failure of the Democratic Catholics of Iberia to foresee the depression led to the collapse of the party in 1926. This collapse, coupled with the economic difficulties and changing cultural landscape has led to growing number of atheist, agnostic, or pandeist young adults. Devotion to church, in all forms both Christian and Muslim, declines in step with the conservative DCI. In an effort to cut costs the military undergoes a reorganization. Troops are recruited from the colonies, and paid 65% of what a Union citizen would be paid in the military. These soldiers are promised citizenship in the Union and a stipend to purchase property upon the completion of 12 years of service. The cost-savings are predicted to allow the military to be expanded to 350,000 without greatly adding to the cost. The Empresa-class is completed and outfitted with Avia L.20/25N and Avia B.20/25N aircraft. The carriers are each outfitted to minimize the time required to get all 50 aircraft flying in an effort to improve combat efficiency. A new batch of Zapico-A-class hulls are laid down but with a unique concept in mind. The two test ships are classified as Cruiser Escort Carriers and will feature a ~125 meter flightdeck, two double turrets with 300 mm cannons, and a complement of 12 aircraft. Thankfully, the ships should be able to reach speeds of greater than 30 knots, reducing the need for a long runway. (Planes typically took off at 50-60 knots in this period so they would only need to accelerate 20 knots on the runway). The test ships will be put through trials and be employed as flotilla leaders. The composition of the airwing on the Zapico-C-class is placed at six of both the Avia L.20/25N and Avia B.20/25N. These two ships are expected for service in late 1929. The Zapico-A-class continue construction with several hulls launched this year, the schedule is kept on track for a 1929 deployment date. Zapico-C-class light cruisers, are developed, essentially a Zapico-A-class hull with 15 150 mm cannons in place of the nine 200 mm cannons. Work continues on the Zapico-B-class and production will begin in 1929. Several former Union battleships, which have yet to sell, are recommissioned briefly as test ships. Stripped of all valuable or volatile internal components the hulls are used to test the Empresa-class and their planes.
República de las Antillas Ibéricas: The return of tourism begins to revive the struggling economies of the Antillas.
Las Repúblicas Colonias: Growth returns to the republic as demand from the United Kingdom drags raw material production higher. 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.
Indian Dip: Looking to expand our very small air force, we request the purchase of 50 ATL Nieuport 11s and 50 ATL Nieuport 17s. (Change the names to ATL models, please)
Kingdom of Burgundy: The 1928 general elections see the continuation of the so-called “Royal Coalition”, and Prime Minister Albwin Eicher's government receives an expanded majority in the States-General. The results are seen as a confirmation of public support behind King Rogier's government. After a year long evaluation, it is concluded the East Indies United Defense Command doesn’t yet possess the ability to properly manage the battleships transferred to it. As such, the battleships are recalled to Burgundy, and the Naval Relations Board convenes a committee to determine the appropriate dominions to transfer them to. In light of the recall of the battleships, the EIUDC places orders for additional cruisers to fill the void, and to ensure the states’ territorial waters are properly patrolled and protected. For the Burgundian Navy itself, it lays down six new treaty-compliant cruisers, the Wavre-class, slightly reduced in armament to nine 8”/55 caliber guns in three triple turrets over stability concerns with the design of the Venlo-class. Construction of the enclosure dam of the the Zuiderzee continues on schedule, and in anticipation of its completion, Burgundian geologists and engineers begin evaluating potential areas for land reclamation. The expansion of the inland canal network also progresses smoothly. The two projects, plus the associated industry needed to fuel them, helps bring the national unemployment level down to an estimated 7.7% and continues to fall. Early in the year, the Burgundian weapons company, Maussen, demonstrates to representatives of both the army and navy a new design for an anti-aircraft autocannon. Thoroughly impressed by its performance, the military authorizes manufacture of what it calls the 1.57” LaK (“Luchtafweer kanon”, or “air defense cannon”) L/60 (OTL Bofors 40 mm). Burgundian Airlines continues to expand their routes. Requests are sent to France, Iberia, Germany, Belka, U.K, Arcadia, Arabia, India, Swahili, and China to allow Burgundian airline companies like KLM and Delta to begin commercial flights into their countries (PLAYER/MOD RESPONSE, PLEASE).
India: We allow the Burgundian Airlines to use the four civilian aerodromes at Karachi, Mysore, Indraprastha (east of OTL New Delhi, NOIDA) and Pataliputra.
Scandinavia: Hey, what about us?._.
Burgundian Dip: And the request is extended to Scandinavia, too:)
China–Korea Agrees.
German Dip: Sure. Commercial aviation is a future that should be expanded!
Swahili Dip: We allow Burgundian Airlines to operate in Dar es Salaam-Zanzibar and Mogadishu.
Technate of Arcadia: The police force in Texas is feeling the pressure of its Texan Rebellions. These rebellions are probably in response to Arcadia's involvement in Aztlán politics. The General Directorate and the Directorate of Defence both agree that the best course of action against this second Texan rebellion is to be military as it is clear that this is a breaking the Walter Pickler constitution of 1925, which means the Texan actions are deemed illegal. First Act that the General Directorate and the Directorate of Defence do is the founding of the Interior Defence Guard, which is an internal guard used as an extension to the police force. The difference being between the regular police and the interior defence guard is the weaponry and the laws that they have to follow. With the maximum amount of weaponry of a regular police officer being a baton, a sabre or a quarter-staff with a revolver in dangerous areas if needed and allowed. The guard being allowed stink bombs which produce an unbearable smell, which is not little but very annoying to the victim, tear gas is also allowed for these forces if needed, they can also use batons and some lighter guns. Although these can only be used under martial law. these guards can also our rest any individual for 12 hours if they pose a threat to the guard or the community. This interior defence guard is clad like the regular army. This includes putees and a helmet. Although the quality of these coatings are usually less than the army variant. In total, 100,000 Guards are recruited from veterans and youths; as the guard recruits from the age of 16 and the army from the age of 21. These guards are stationed at various regions of Texas where rebellious acts are expected to come from. They are acompanied by 10,000 policemen in total from the area, as working with the Technate would get them promoted when the rebellion is struck down. In certain urban regions the army is placed like in the City of Houston and other cities of Texas. These soldiers have in their barricades a lot of stink bombs and tear gas. At some barricades the army uses barricades with the middle being a tachanka carying mostly flairs but also one medium machine gun which is not allowed to be used unless permission granted by their Supervisors which can be a colonel, lieutenant or other officer - the number of soldiers being equal to 60,000 of the active force. At the same time the Reserves are mobilised to handle this threat.
Empire of Uluru:With the massive number of Indian Muslims who have now immigrated to Uluru (Dev said it was something like six million), we begin doing our best to integrate them into existing Ulurun society as they become a large part of the population. The introduction of so many new individuals causes a large population boom, with a census launched near the end of the year finding that the population has now reached about 27 million. Due to the millions of Ulurun citizens who now speak the language, as a measure to show that we will accept them alongside the many other ethnic groups in Uluru, and due to a request from India (from Dev in Discord) we make Dakhini one of the official secondary languages of the Empire, alongside English, Yura (the main language), the Pama-Nyungan languages, and numerous languages spoken by the different immigrant groups. Industrialization continues as the long-delayed work on linking the many underdeveloped rural areas of Uluru to the main road systems and electrifying them finally resumes as the economy continues to grow and recover from the recession, as we finally are able to focus on those projects again instead of on keeping the economy from completely falling apart. We are able to slightly lower taxes this year and cut back on some of our more aggressive economic policies, although most stay in place or now. We begin to take full advantage of the trans-Ulurun railroad system we constructed several years ago, using it to increase the pace of our industrialization and to reach areas where it was previously much harder to reach, with several companies beginning to have majority shares, though no monopolies due to the strict regulations we have now begun putting into effect, to control most of the trains and shipping throughout Uluru. We also continue to build up our navy, constructing five more ships this year. The alliance with Borealia is gladly accepted, and we wish to build an embassy in the Borealian Capital. We also desire to open an alliance with China-Korea (a response to an offer for it in a Discord earlier) because we are seeking to ally with powerful and friendly nearby nations and we desire to expand our horizons beyond our GIOCPS allies alone, although obviously, we have no desire to stop being part of the organization or end our alliances and friendships with the other members (CHINA RESPONSE NEEDED). A parliament is officially created this year by the regent, Ranga Tmy, despite strong opposition from Emperor Omeo who, despite his frequent drunkenness and disinterest in ruling still doesn’t tolerate such challenges to the power of the Royal Family. However, as regent Ragna was given absolute power until Omeo reaches the age of 18, when he would legally be an adult, and he is thus able to decide what is ”best” for the young Emperor and, thus, make the decisions, although his attempt to create a constitution that would have allowed him to stay in power even when Omeo passed the age of 18 is successfully blocked by the Emperor. Several political pages are formed and take many seats in the parliament, including the National Party (The Emperors personal party), The technocratic party, the Marshal Party, and the Labour Party. Inspired by the moves of nearby nation, the first Ulurun Films are filmed this year, with several becoming extremely popular.
China–Korea Enthusiastically agrees to an offer of an alliance.
China—Korea Continues to experience a resurgence in wealth and prosperity, with secured control over East Asia providing a source of national pride. Urbanization continues, with agricultural advances resulting in the oversaturation of the agricultural sector and therefore causing the movement of youth to urban areas, due to higher employment opportunities and access to a wider variety of social services. The urban population now is estimated to constitute one-half of the total population, considerably higher than in 1920 (where it was found to be 30%). The Progressive—Conservative Party continue to consolidate their control over the Grand Secretariat, and continue to cement their popularity within the public as the members of both the Conservative and Liberal—Democratic Parties collapse and become increasingly embroiled in widely-publicized scandals. The midterms last year result in an even higher voter turnout for women, with about 95% of registered voters (representing 70% of women above the age of 18 years) casting their vote. This, along with increased youth activism and the increasing role of college campuses as centers of socio-political movements and discussion, has brought a new dynamic in Sino—Korean politics. However, political dynasties continue to predominate — especially within rural areas. Due to a revival in Confucian thought, the usage of civil examinations to determine one’s eligibility to acquire certain political posts (to be regulated by the Ministry of Examinations) is re-established, though with modern and more inclusive criteria. Tianjin (due to high-ranking Christian clergymen being based there, and the concentration of historic churches) remains the center of Asian Christianity, with adherents of the Confucian-rite Church constituting 40% of the population, with other Catholics and Protestants comprising another 10%. The Church once again affirms Nestorianism as one of their core tenets, though remains largely Catholic otherwise. Sound films, colloquially referred to as “talkies” soar in popularity. The first of highly elaborate “palace theaters” are constructed — with large expansive screens and comprehensive sound systems, and being capable of seating hundreds or even exceeding 1,000 moviegoers. The Tianjin film industry surpasses that of Shanghai’s, due to cheaper land prices and proximity to a wider variety of biomes. The “Tianjin Code” is established, fining films with content deemed “immoral” and also barring them to be shown during daytime hours. However, these restrictions do not stall the growth of the film industry. Radio also continues to be in popular usage, with its spread allowing for a revival in music (at the expense of traditional mediums such as the record). R&B begins to shed earlier Russian influences, and becomes more “urban”—being characterized by a more distinctive, prominent beat and quicker tempo. Bubblegum pop, and same-sex vocal groups also become more popular, especially within the youth. Radio also becomes a platform for radio shows and soap operas, receiving moderate popularity, mainly within communities with less movie theaters. The construction boom of high end shopping streets and indoor markets continue, with increasingly elaborate exterior designs. Comprehensive heat regulation systems are installed to improve comfortability, with many buildings spanning several floors and having elevators instead of just stairs. As a result of new attitudes toward consumption, saving rates decrease but this is offset by lower taxes and government assumption of pensions. As part of this consumption boom, the demand for cosmetics, clothing, and other luxury goods — as well as services offered in dermatological clinics and spas — increases rapidly, providing a source of tax revenue for the government. While commercial aircraft are no longer an uncommon sight, the primary mode of transportation remains railway or via automobile, or via steamship. Seaplanes, however, are somewhat popular due to public endearment and the purchase of ex-military seaplanes and conversion for commercial usage. The military is decreased to 2.5 million troops, mainly on the border with Russia and China—Korea’s associated states. The production of 250,000 units of the semi-automatic firearm SL-25 is completed, though reviews are largely unfavorable. Due to this, the standard infantry firearm remains a bolt-action rifle. A new model, the TJ-28, is made, however, having an eight-round magazine instead of a five-round one, thus increasing the rate of fire. The Emergency Naval Bill of 1927 goes into full swing, with main changes including the construction of 60 or so torpedo boats (with seagoing capabilities), while reducing the number of built light carriers from 20 to 12, and the retention of older ship classes. In addition, many of the newer ships are installed with sonar and anti-aircraft guns. The second Huanglong-class fleet carrier is commissioned. In addition, a light carrier, four cruisers, 11 destroyers, five submarines, and five torpedo boats are commissioned. With increased tensions in South China Sea – especially with Burgundian militarization of its possessions, military forces in Indochina are placed on high alert.
OOC Dev: Radar on ships in 1928?
OOC Candies: Oops, I meant sonar.
United States of Germany: Germany puts in efforts to further comply with the naval treaty. The German election of 1927 resulted in a re-election of Franz von Rosenvelt of the Technocratic party. By 1928, German tank theory was pioneered by two figures: Oswald Lutz and Heinz Guderian, who became the more influential of the two and his ideas were widely publicized. Guderian envisioned a panzer korps composed of several types of tanks. This included a fast infantry tank derived from half-tracks armed with more machine guns and a semi-automatic cannon. The infantry tank, according to Guderian, was to be heavily armored to defend against enemy anti-tank guns and artillery. He also envisioned a fast breakthrough tank, which was to be armored against enemy anti-tank weapons and have a large 75-millimeter (2.95") main gun. Lastly, Germany would need a heavy tank, armed with a massive 150-millimeter (5.9") cannon to defeat stronger enemy defenses, and even stronger armor. Such a tank would require a weight of 70 to 100 tonnes and was completely impractical given the manufacturing capabilities of the day. This idea was transferred to the creation of the German 15 cm schwere Feldhaubitze 18. A smaller and more compact version is planned to be mounted on treads along with a strong engine to form a Self-propelled Gun (SPG) by 1930 (OTL modified Birch Gun) - although the idea of a heavy tank and faster medium tanks are beginning to be planned and experimented on.
France: Reconstruction finishes, and the military has reached its quota of a peacetime standing of 450,000. Some small but influential women's rights movements are successful in giving women the right to vote. Futbol de Grillefer is nationalized nationwide, becoming ever so popular year by year. The territories annexed from the war begin seeing general incorporation. 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. Most colonial armies in Africa are updated with surplus army materials, including automated machine guns, tanks, and small numbers of airplanes. Merchant investment into Persia is given to better align the Persian state with France than Arabia, and after heavy investment, Persia is asked to declare Arabia's protectorate status invalid and to enter full French protectorate-ship [Mod]. The French unemployment rate decreases to 4%, 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 aircrafts are scheduled to be built by 1933, with the Breguet-19's be 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. The South African and Nigerian armies are raised, currently supporting 350,000, and expected to be close to near 700,000 each by the end of the decade. In the fourth Gridiron Finals, the Paris Pythons are able to defeat the Vasiligrad Tsars 40-33.
Borealia: The nation continues to send support to Savannah to aid their government in combatting rebels. The measures to accommodate the navy to the naval treaty continue, with the nation also working closely with its allies to help develop their navies, and/or help them comply with the treaty themselves. Within the nation's navy, top secret research programs are done to build an obstacle-locating radio apparatus using a split-anode magnetron. Every ship employed by the fleet sees rapid modernization of its communication equipment and other facilities. In the neighborhood of Haarlem within New Amsterdam is an intellectual, social, and artistic explosion known as the "Haarlem Renaissance" begins. Musician Duke Ellington becomes a popular jazz composer and band leader from the city.
Savannah: (The player asked me to post for them) The war is fought against the rebels. The nation is still not perfect, with hardships in the economic sector and in politics. But, the war effort does unite the nation somewhat and restart many areas of industry. The Syndicalists continue to push their leadership in government, and the law abiding citizens in government condemn the fact that some of their party members are protesting something(?). The Savannahians of the north who settled that fairly rural area stand up to defend their land against the 35,000 rebels, and by this time they are largely dealt with.
Imperial Swahili Federation: Russom develops the first type of naval bomber, the Russom Mwari (Pelican). A research plan begins for a new type of torpedo. The economy continues to recover. 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. Construction of more power stations begin. Sonar has been experimented with in the Department of the Sea. An aerodrome is first contructed in Dar es Salaam.
Swahili Diplomacy to India: We request to assist in the contruction of certain electrical railways within India.
Indian Diplomacy: We agree and accept Swahili assistance.
1929
The global depression essentially ends as most of the world reaches pre-depression levels of economic strength.
The Republic of Texas is declared by nationalists in the Texas state government and former war veterans and patriots are called to arms. Texan forces swell to 70,000 strong as volunteers from across the state report for duty and former Texan veterans join in large numbers. The Interior Defence Guard is driven from the eastern part of the state with extreme casualties as whole units are hunted down and killed or imprisoned. Casualties on each side mount 10,000. The Aztláni support allows the Texan forces a high degree of modern supply with modern small arms and artillery. Several planes are sent to help protect the Texan forces from above.
Savannah descends into total chaos after a bombing destroys the executive mansion killing the President. Fascist and anti-internationalists form the Nationalist Workers’ Brigades or the NWB. These units, equipped with surplus from the great war engage in combat in many of the major cities. The countryside comes to be dominated by the Farmers League of Savannah which advocates an staunchly anti-internationalist policy and rejects the legitimacy of the government. Syndicalist groups lose several major confrontations with the NWB.
The rebels in northern Savannah declare allegiance to New England and with the Savannahan military retreating south to fight the civil war there is little concrete action to oppose this.
An "explosion" of social and artistic exhibitions begin appearing across colonial and sovereign Africa, and becomes referred to as the Marrakesh Renaissance. The renaissance speaks on cultural intuition with large focus on pre-Colonial times and the empowerment of African peoples.
In southern Russia, Turkic nationalism reaches a boiling point and the Republic of Turkmenistan is proclaimed in Ashgabat. Rebels seize government buildings and manage to defeat a small Russian garrison.
Beylik of Mentese: The nation starts to expand the military forces to 16,000 due to the world being a complete utter war zone filled with bombing rates and rebellions. The nation is afraid they could be next on the line on the block, so the government orders 3,000 troops to secure each border. The nation is anemic when it comes to military forces, so the government is planning to increase the military by building arsenal. The military is divided in three parts, the Mentesen Royal Forces which relies on 3,000 men to secure each front of the borders, the Navy which is non-existent, but is currently being worked on, and the tenuous Air force, which is also under reforming from the government.
Polish Diplomacy: 125 tankettes are offered to be sold, leftover from the Great War with Russia and Germany. To commit to our pacifist era, these hunks of aggression will be sold to benefit the people of Poland and Germany. (note: since a German port is going to be used, 50% of profits are due to Germany, why I added the last part.)
No decent European trading partners and a generally weak economy does not allow for any sort of air force. -Solace
Empire Of Uluru:Industrialization efforts continue this year and rapidly increase as we begin introducing more and more industrial machinery to the agricultural sector, where much of our large agricultural base is still farmed by hand, as the new connections by newly constructed and repaired railroads and normal roads make those things more and more available to the rural population who do most of the farming. The introduction of these machines also cuts down on the amount of people needed to do the work, resulting in many thousands of the younger children of farmers and ranchers in the countryside moving to more urban areas such as the big cities like Ngarindjer, Noongar, and Nukunu in search of work and to send money back to their families, resulting in an increasing amount of the population living in urban areas rather than rural ones, a large change from the usual population distribution where most lived in more rural areas, which, although it is still the case, is becoming less true than previously. The political reforms implemented by Ragna continue this year despite further resistance from Omeo, who is now 17 and will be able to act against him in just a year, with the parliament being officially organized with 400 overall seats, and elections taking place to elect the official representivies for the first time, Although due to the still low, although it is rapidly improving, literacy rate, and general satisfaction with the current state of affairs only about 30% of eligible adults do actully vote. The Marshal party, which is led by General Biyine Mullallar (Since their is no rule in Ulurun government against a military leader holding a political office) advocating for more aggressive foreign policy and increases in military spending and army size and the Imperial Party dedicated to retaining as much power as possible for the monarchy are unsurprisingly the most popular, since they are heavily associated with the many successes and the massive growth Uluru has gone through over the last few years, and for dragging Uluru out of the depression. However, they are still not enough to achieve a majority of seats and are forced to ally with Ragna’s party, the Conservative party, who are also very popular, and together they form a majority government where Ragna manages to hold onto his self-appointed office of Prime Minister, although political conflict between him and Omeo continues behind the scenes, with Omeo actually being furious about the massive reduction of royal authority the parliment results in but being unable to do anything about it. The Technocratic Party and Labour Party do take many seats, but prove significantly less popular than the main 3, although they begin doing their best to try to be ready to change this in the next election four years from now. Many of our allies applaud the move, which they see as going in a more democratic position, which causes Omeo’s plans to dissolve the parliament as soon as he is officially Emperor to grind to a screeching halt due to the vats support it causes from the public, knowing that dissolving the parliament would ruin his reputation completely. Trade with our new Chinese allies begins to greatly pick up and inspires a brief Chinease cultural craze, although this lessens significantly soon after it began, although it still retains an influence on Ulurun architecture and fashion, and is acknowledged, alongside many other new fashions, music, art, and cultural trends as being part of an increasingly emerging “Ulurun Cultural Renaissance”. Trade also continues to increase with India, Arabia, Swahili, Persia, and our other GIOCPS members, as well as with Arcadia, and continue to improve and grow the economy, with unemployment finally reaching an all-time low of 3%, stabilizing there as we relax many of our more harsh economic policies now that the recession is over. We begin experimenting with designing a new type of semi automatic rifle, called the Ibithie-1929, and begin small scale testing with some of our soldiers, although we do not begin implementing them yet. New styles of music combining more traditional Ulurun music with types from the Indian, Burgundian, and other communities in addition to high pitched notes and singing becomes popular, and begins to spread massively.
Too early. -Solace
OK, I can accept that for the radios, but why the movies, China started doing the exact same thing last year and you didn’t cross that out. -JosephtheAwesome
Western Poland: The pacifist movement captivates the nation, with most generally agreeing that aggression and nationalism has never been good for Poland, having failed against Belka, failed against Russia, failed against Prussia and Germany, its time to focus on internal development. Several military factories are converted into car factories, while businesses are set up. Former military cooks now open up restaurants. Former military trainers open up shooting ranges. War industrialists construct buildings. Lech Walesa is elected President, and plans to make Poland "the New Iberia." Some mock this sentiment, for comparing the two very different cultures, while some support his aim to liberalize Poland and understand the greater picture of his statement. The German occupation will withdraw by 1930, so a local Self Defense Force is planned. It is declared Poland will never again invade. Friedrich Christian, Margrave of Meissen is proclaimed King of Poland, and the monarch will make sure to protect the democratic institutions set in place. Warsaw is being reconstructed, along modern lines, with skyscrapers and such. An airbase in converted into a Commercial Airport, to promote tourism. Also a former military commander sells his base to local anarchists, where the social experiment "Freetown Christiania" beings. Housing their is constructed, and is considered a tourist attraction, where "luxuries" (in quotation marks) unavailable in the rest of world are offered.
Indian Diplomacy: We request to purchase any tanks, tankettes, armoured cars, fighters and bombers that Poland has to sell. (Please mention the numbers and model names.)
Vinland: Seeing the crisis in Savannah and Arcadia, the Senate passes the army bill which expands the army to 400,000 with 50,000 placed on the border with Arcadia to be ready to help Arcadia if they need it.
Russia: Operation: Teutonic is put on halt in order for 500,000 men to be sent to Central Asia to quell this uprising, they are assisted by the air force and elements of armored brigades.
India: India continues to grow economically. The increased trade leads to higher levels of consumption and trade continues to increase as the world economy recovers. This increases the demand for jobs in the cities sucking manpower from the rural areas giving rise to larger farm sizes (now much much larger than OTL because of a significantly lower population and a higher rate of urbanisation). This begins to root out underemployment from the agricultural sector which now starts to diversify moving into the allied sectors like horticulture, sericulture, pisciculture and poultry farming further boosting profits. Food production starts increasing because of a higher availability of fertilisers. The Government starts implementing the first phase (Bengal + Kerala + Punjab) of the agricultural modernisation/mechanization plan. This is expected to be completed in three years. This includes the introduction of modern agricultural practices like crop rotation, etc., the setting up of grain silos and godowns, and encourage the use of fertilisers and other such inputs. Larger farm sizes, increased demand from the cities and the government program allows farmers to earn good profits. The better profits also encourage education in the rural areas and the government now begins pushing for education in the rural areas after a sustained effort in the cities helps enroll 65% of the children of the specified age group. Sino-Korean monetary aid for education helps immensely. All these efforts and changes bring, for the first time, a change in the mindset of some of the Indian farmers. With global demand and internal demand growing, there is an increase in the production of cash crops. An electric line is being laid down with Swahili and British assistance (OTL it was done in 1925). The Railways continue to expand now with higher foreign investment. A number of new mines and quarries are opened catering to the growing market. The remaining government owned coal blocks and such are sold to the private corporations. The infrastructure projects continue.
United States of Germany: Riding on previous years of being one of the world's most recovering (or growing) post-Great War economies, the growing radio industry had helped investments in and successfully tested a first instance of an Unmanned Ground Vehicle with a car using remote radio control or range from a limited distance of (for now) up to 100 meters (OTL the first UGV was a car in 1921), although it is merely a prototype and is prone to failures from conflicting radio waves. As a result from this; it helped develop a concept for future ideas and plans, such as using UGVs for transporting explosives directly into battle, many who has heard of this would think about such technology being expanded to treaded vehicles, early concepts for a remote controlled tank were made (OTL Teletanks) but it is mainly still a theory to be tested for years to come so it is currently implausible. It costs heavy uses in equipment and production, leading to ideas of using Tankettes by the end of the year. Tankettes are basically the miniaturized and compact versions smaller than a light tank, it utilizes explosives, flamethrowers, and other weapons. (Its explosive-damaging effect is similar to a mounted panzerschrek/bazooka/mortar) it is smaller (which means it will cost less in production resources) meant to be controlled by less than three people (someday possibly one). Being a technocratic nation, Germany seized on this idea and planned on the first test of Tankettes by 1933. On another note, Germany further expanded down existing tank lines and created the Leichtraktor (OTL Leichttraktor Vs.Kfz.31) via rising company of Rheinmettal. Its engine was mounted inside the front portion of the hull and the turret was mounted above the fighting compartment in the rear of the tank. An order was called for 300 models by end of 1930. Later this year, women were given the right to vote thanks to the rise of the German legend of the "Warrior Princess", coming from accounts during the Russo-Polish war that a woman was in the German army dressed as a man. Despite later being caught by an officer, her sex was overlooked and she ended up being a war hero due to saving hundreds of German (and Polish) lives. "Princess" came from accounts that she claimed to be the "last member of the royal family". Others say she got her name because she reminded them of the German personification "Mother Germania" (which was previously known as Princess Germania). Her name is still unknown. Despite women having won the right to vote, they were still barred from office in many places except for New Hessia. (more to be added later)
Colony of New Hessia: The explosion of art and culture has led New Hessia to have an active push to steadily develop one of its own separately from Germany. By this time, the colony had almost six million people and European whites had made up over 60% of the population.
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. The Iberian, Moroccan, and Algerian economies all grow rapidly pushing unemployment down to 4.7%. Herrero-Correia Industrial demonstrates strong growth as the industrial sector grows. The gasoline-electric vehicle-class is largely discontinued after poor sales, but after some luxury upgrades the sedan version is re-released as a luxury automobile for the upper-class. Work begins on a new land-dreadnought for military service at Herero-Correia. The Fontes diesel-electric truck, with an upgraded suspension is accepted for military service and a half-track with the same propulsion style is developed and enters testing. Avia continues engine development work. The BN.20/29 enters service as the primary torpedo and conventional naval bomber of the Union and 250 are ordered in the first batch. Avia’s failed mono-wing fighter gets a redesign under the name L.8/29. No final variant is expected until 1930. The commercial air industry literally takes off with several mid-sized airplane operators appearing in major Union cities. Air travel now connects most major cities and new commercial air-fields are built to handle the new trafic. At the University of Barcelona physicists struggling to identify the composition of the atom determine that there is likely some third particle in the nucleus other than protons and electrons. This third particle is still totally unknown, but the hunt for evidence continues. 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. Population estimates determine that there are 57.66 million in Iberia, 11.62 million native Moroccans in Morocco, 6.35 million Iberians in Morocco, 6.84 million European Algerians, and 3.65 million Native in Algerians, for a total of 86.11 million in the Union proper. Jazz spreads within Iberia and across Algeria, the new music is heralded as the first truly pan-union form of expression. More notable musicians rise to prominence with significant interest within the nation. Borealian Jazz also makes an appearance in some of the major ports and the two genres experience some level of mixing in Lisbon and Porto. With the economy surging, the military is expanded to 500,000 through recruitment from the colonies. The Union Foreign Corps is established from these colonial troops and has a strength of 150,000 men. As they do not fall under the Malta Naval Treaty as heavy cruisers, another ten of the Zapico-D Cruiser Escort Carriers are built. The Zapico-A-class continue construction with several hulls launched this year, the schedule is kept on track for a 1929 deployment date. Zapico-C-class light cruisers begin rapid construction and 12 are expected by 1930. With the Zapico-A-class more than satisfactory the Zapico-B-class is cancelled in favor of producing another six Zapico-A-class cruisers. The Indian request to purchase Great War Era combat aircraft is accepted.
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 oil can be refined onsite.
Las Repúblicas Colonias: Growth returns to the republic as demand from the United Kingdom drags raw material production higher. 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.
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. Merchant investment into Persia is given to better align the Persian state with France than Arabia, and after heavy investment, Persia is asked to declare Arabia's protectorate status invalid and to enter full French protectorate-ship [Mod]. The French unemployment rate decreases to 6%, 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 aircrafts 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. The South African and Nigerian armies are raised, currently supporting 350,000, and expected to be close to near 700,000 each by the end of the decade.
Arabia Dip: This violates the previous agreement of Joint protectoateship of Persia. Also puts into question the Arabian citizens in Persia. The envoy is blocked. However, 5,050 will remain for now, but we are willing to transfer Persia if you give up land to Busherhr Province we can let you keep the rest.
Technate of Arcadia:The army of the technate is mobilised one million soldiers are readied and recruited to fight the nationalistic and Aztlán danger in Texas. Interior Defence Guard gets mostly replaced by the army of the technate. With the Interior Defence guard now being used as a security force in the departments excluding Tejas. The Navy who has relocated to Janstad begins with the inspection of any vessels who are going to the Tejan coast to prevent weapons going into terrorist hands. The first course of action is the production of 10,000 Tachanka carts with spare parts for all and with 1.3 guns per every tachanka that there is. This is so that if a machine gun Tachanka breaks, it can be replaced by another one. These tachankas are mostly set up as part of a baricade wall where the machine gun is used to repel the enemy and then open a gap for them to then get captured in. Although with Motorglider the Tachankas sometimes geting equiped with some light and medium Anti-Motorglider guns (AMG's), These AMG's are mostly very light artillery and very heavy machine guns that have been converted for a higher distance of shooting and to be more accurate. The issue with these AMGs is the fact that they aren't able to be used easly while moving even for the the lightest and most mobile variants. The Directorate of the military also has the issue of not knowing if these AMGs should be given to the Artillery or to the cavalry as they use aspects of both techniques. The army is send to Houston and even rural secessionist lands, where the Tejans get one choice surrender or suffer while trying to defend your illegal activities. At the same time The Directorate of the Army begins to invest motorglider technology with a million Arcadian franks going into new research of these crafts and another couple millions of franks into the making of new motorgliders, as the Military wants to use them as a way to gather information on the terrorists. With the current state in the nation the first Jewish immigrants begin to volunteer for the army for the Jewish Legion of liberty, this is as they do not want to risk their new homeland of Neu Kanaan to be in any danger. Although this Legion only numbers 2,000 soldiers, the use of Hebrew as the language of communcation makes many of these Jews and almost of the legion taken as messengers and encoders. The Department of Texas holds it own Congres of technocrats and with it decides to vote on a new flag and a New coat of arms. This is to clearly show their Loyalty and their pride in their motherland of Arcadia. The Directorate of Symbolism also decides to make the song "Arcadia the Beautiful" The official national anthem.
Conscripting one million soldiers within a single year is implausible. -Solace
Belkan Federation: The Vozhd sees little need to quell the uprising in culture in Africa and sees it in turn, a part of what Belka has sought to bring to the continent. In a new case many Belkans invest into importing or purchasing African culture bringing a new kind of market into play. The Belkan commonwealths see record investments into their countries as the Vozhd authorizes major spending increases to pre-war levels which is where Belka has effectively found itself. With its economy revitalized, its people not burdened with the folly of a massive war, and the nation and its empire secure for the time being, the Belkan federation finds itself embracing a new revolution in science, mathematics, engineering, physics, as well as a new architectural movement known as Belkan modernism. A movement designs to bring Belkas cities from their claustriphobic roots into the modern age. Cities borders are spread even further and major investment projects are taken to bringing cars, public transit, and many other new innovations into the cities of Belka. With the completion of Belka's main highway routes, new tertiary routes are established to connect medium and smaller cities and more importantly, to facilitate quick deployment of supplies, men, and equipment to a border in the case of a conflict. For the first time in decades the Belkan population sees a notable boom as Cyprus and the deeper part of Western Anatolia under Belkan control sees a wave of settlers finally filling in the many spots vacated by the fleeing turks decades ago. An estimated 500,000 people in recent years have migrated here, and the Belkan population has an historic precedent of expanding rapidly in areas that need to be settled. In just the homeland, the Belkan population is somewhere in the realm of 133 million and with a further 13 million in Belkan Maghreb - technically a core state of the home nation. A new process of integration is taken of the province in order to more effectively govern and develop it with its own highway routes from its major cities being mapped out. The Belkan military tests our further modern tank, and aircraft designs and its major industrial leaders in this take up various contracts. Further moves to establish full control over Egypt are made, and with the transfer of the Egyptian military pay to the Belkan coffers nearly 250,000 Egyptian troops paid even better than before are transferred into direct Belkan control. The transitional government is somewhat dubious of this, but the popularity instilled by the stability wrought by the Belkan occupation is considered uncanny, and even direct elections for many local and Egyptian state legislators sees a pro-Belkan Egyptian candidate win with nearly 70% victory rate. This is noted to be heavily influences by the fact that the Egyptian aristocracy that still exists in Egypt remains firmly in the Belkan camp due to capital investment. On the home front the Belkan army after extensive training and rearming stands with nearly 1.5 million troops, as well as highly modern artillery pieces, and fully outfitted with new Light Machine Guns, .50 caliber machine guns, the ZST-29 Semi-Automatic rifles, as well as a growing and potent air force and armored corps. The Belkan navy begins a full replacement program for many of its ships opting to begin next year with its new destroyers and light cruisers before making its way to Heavy Cruisers, BattleCruisers, and eventually Battleships and Carriers. Two Battlecruisers are refitted as Carriers specifically to use for training and current model naval aircraft are heavily tested as are new tactics and possibilities of carriers. Their effectiveness is tested in war games every four months with a plan specifically to use what is learned on its new carriers scheduled to be designed in 1931 and constructed fully in 1933.
Borealia: After the rebels in Savannah declare allegiance to New England, the nation is prompted to offer full involvement in helping to restore order. A large force is positioned on the border with New England, while a second army is sent to aid Savannah against their rebels. State of the art tanks and planes also make an appearance in the conflict, with the military taking the opportunity to test its new technology and strategy. The nation also seeks to host a peace conference if possible, as it seems like the sides agree on a number of topics.
Kingdom of Burgundy: The four Venlo-class treaty cruisers are commissioned through the year. They don’t, however, go into active service immediately, instead undergo their working up trials as they wait to receive the first of the navalized 1.57” LaK 28 mounts are being constructed, with each ship earmarked to receive six quad-mounts to augment their existing anti-aircraft of eight 5”/25 caliber dual purpose secondaries, and their multitude of .50 caliber machine guns. The Wavre-class cruisers’ design is altered slightly so they can be fitted with the 1.57” gun mounts while still under construction. The first of the Batavia-class treaty cruisers are laid down this year, based on the Wavres design, they’re designed with colonial service in mind. An oil field is discovered under Schoonebeek, Utrecht Province, and King Rogier authorizes a commission to evaluate and prepare the site for extraction. Construction of the Zuiderzee works continues, and appears to be pulling ahead of schedule. In the mean time, the draining of the Wieringermeer commences and is expected to be completed by 1930, and desalinization taking place over another another four years. In April, in a public event, spectators turn out as the Burgundian High Seas Fleet officially moves its home port from its traditional base at Hoorn, which will be enclosed behind the Zuiderzee works, to Den Helder which will remain accessible to the sea. Burgundy shows to be leading the way in the commercial aviation, with flights now open to India and China, as well as dominating the trans-Atlantic airship industry. In light of the exploding aircraft industry, the economies of Jaymaika, Borneo, Malaya, and Guyana, each with sizable desposits of bauxite, begin to be revitalized by the demand for the mineral. In Guyana, Fokker and Grumman begin evaluating site for factories to be closer to the deposits. Fokker and Vought do the same in Maryland and Kuba to be closer to the deposits in Jaymaika. In the East Indies, the Teck-Baswedan Corporation is founded as a joint Malayan-Javan aeronautical venture looking to design its own commercial planes utilizing the resources in the East Indies. The automotive industry continues growing exponentially as the increasing ease of manufacture lowers prices, making them more affordable. Similarly, the Heeren-Dahlmansen motorcycle company becomes the largest manufacturer of motorcycles in Europe, with growing exports to Arcadia, Laurentian, and Asia. Hearing of the rebellion in Arcadia, a task group comprising of the carriers Lexington and Saratoga, the battlecruisers Kearsarge and Donneraar, and an escort of light cruisers and destroyers, is dispatched to the Caribbean, where they join up with the MJK United Defense Command and lend their assistance to Arcadia. Maryland’s border with Texas is closed in light of the rebellion.
Kingdom of Arabia: More effort expands the sanitation system and such. 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 made along the OTL Tabuk region, with a goal of creating a "Riviera of the Middle East." 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 45% of the upper-class owning a car, 3% 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 enoucraged, with each citizen encouraged to plant a tree. Fishing grows in Yemeni ports.
Imperial Swahili Federation: The economy has fully recovered, as industrialization moves forward at even greater speed than pre war, owing to the level of demand from the GIOCPS. The fertilizer industry and agricultural machinery industry benefits from agricultural mechanization in the less populated newly acquired territories and agricultural modernization within both Swahili and other GIOCPS states, most notably India. With a general recovery of the economy, the Federal administration is able to begin reorganizations of the newly acquired territories, starting with the establishment of representative bodies for the ethnic groups and tribes within the area and introducing modern political concepts and organization. Negotiations are held between these organizations for the establishment of state boundaries for future states. The industrialization program progresses in earnest, with the completion of the first fully electrical railway in Swahili, starting from Mogadishu, through Dar As Saleem, to Sofala. With increased domestic and private ownership of automobiles, highways are also paved, connecting cities and villages with each other. The improvements upon transportation has led to another boom in the agricultural commodity industry within Swahili. Improve efficiencies in agriculture also led to an increase in rural unemployment, leading to a steady stream of workers entering the cities, furthering fueling industrialization and urbanisation. More powerplants are constructed within Swahili, as electricity infrastructure are laid down and designed for major Swahili urban centers. Several hydroelectric dams are also constructed, and the expansion of reservoirs also brought several agricultural benefits to Swahili. Faced with this massive growth in urban population, a new aspect is added to the industrialization and modernization program, focusing on urban planning, housing and design. Within certain more progressive states, such as Dars As Salaam and Sofala, franchisement is granted or extended to all males above the age of 25 to vote for representatives of their district. The expansion of these civil rights are joined by an increase in the number of political parties established, including syndicalist, Bayabist and technocratic parties. 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. New styles based on GIOCPS, Chinese and European influences are also developed partially due to the Marrakesh Renaissance. Sonar is developed and implemented on a few destroyers. With improvement of government finances, the Department of the Sea and Department of the Army resume research and development programs. In particular, new designs for infantry small arms are tested. Indigeneous designs for seaplane carriers are established, although the Department of the Sea are still in favour of land based naval attack aircraft due to the strategic demands of the Swahili navy. The land grant universities, established during the Great Depression, begin expanding enrollment with the general recovery of the economy and rise in land prices.
In China—Korea, turbulence in the Shanghai Stock Exchange causes some financial panic. While it leaves a minimal impact on the overall health of the economy (asides from dampened yearly growth prospects), it has prompted social unrest. Many rallies and strikes occur, with labor unions protesting increasingly inadequate and poor working conditions within heavy industrial facilities, a decline in real wages (due to inflation), and minimal welfare. The Prime Minister Hong Sirong, supported by the Progressive–Conservative Party, attempts to pass a bill raising the minimum wage by 25%, as well as expanding the welfare system to include a monthly pension for the elderly, and a longer maternity leave (with higher pay). However, the bill is narrowly rejected, with public disapproval and disappointment culminating into the three-day Ningbo Riots (lasting from June 4 to June 7), organized and led by the Illustrés. While there are no reported deaths, there are over 2,000 injuries – most of whom are civilians. The behavior of the rioters becomes intensely criticized by both the Conservative and Liberal-Democratic parties as being sanctioned by the current administration, and criticize the failure of the police department to not only protect the safety of civilians but also prevent property damage caused by looting and arson. Shortly following the Ningbo Riots, the Prime Minister (without the consent of the Grand Secretariat) – under the justification of seeking to promote national unity – ratifies an executive act abolishing term limits, thus enabling him to run for an indefinite number of four-year terms. This move receives heavy scrutiny from opposition parties, with the more orthodox members of his Cabinet announcing their resignation–though they are simply replaced with more radical and loyal officials. Heading to the opposition's demands for a snap election, the Prime Minister announces a one-month campaigning period and an executive election in-conjunction to the 1929 midterm elections. While public perception of Hong Sirong was initially lukewarm (asides from his traditional power base of college-educated, urban youth), the exploitation of advances in telecommunication, such as appearances on talk shows (delivered on the radio), shifts public opinion, resulting in him winning the snap elections while also solidifying the legitimacy of the Progressive-Conservatives, which also manages to win 70% of the seats within the Grand Secretariat. A light carrier, two heavy cruisers, three light cruisers, five each of destroyers and submarines, and ten corvettes are commisioned this year.
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 made 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 ofNew 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 durabillity 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 amouth 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?
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.
Vinlandic Diplomacy: For the last time, they have already been paid!
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 HannoverTempelhof. 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 t (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) Alright, 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.
A non-canonical map with United India, Swiss, Finns and Mentanese added. The other borders are still out of date.
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: Alright.
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 aircrafts 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 DI 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 a canal 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.
A Chur pillbox bunker.
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) [1], [2], [3] and [4].
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.
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 amount 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 canton 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 our selves 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 Aztlani 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 Aztlani 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 Aztlan 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 reach 11,2 million soldiers as New Granada continues it's 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 it's place in the Sun and that New Granada will have it's vengeance on it's 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.
