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The Sofia Accords

a dream that could've been

 

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The United States of America

 

Interventionism
Following the renowned speech President Long gave, and the recent Washington Conference, he would speak in front of the people more frequently, and returned to the radio often. He warned them that the fight in Bulgaria is unlikely to just stay in Bulgaria, and rather
that the Soviet Union would make efforts to spread their influence elsewhere. He calls on Americans to join the military and to defend their country and states that for the United States to ever truly be protected from the Soviet Union, we must be a formidable force on the ground, sea, and sky. Those not in the military must be vigilant, for Soviet spies could be anywhere and anyone. This new fear brought about by the Bulgarian revolution only worsened as rumors came out of China. President Long would beseech his people to unite as a country, to put aside their differences and unite to face the true enemy.

  • President Long attempts to increase the volunteers within the military, opening it up with no cap to all who wish to join. [Mod Plz]
  • He calls upon the American people to unite against their common threat, the Soviet Union, and to be willing to take action, true action, against them should the need arise. [Mod Plz]
  • Industries are called upon to begin innovating and expanding, to begin preparing for a conflict and producing more war goods. President Long is reported to have stated, “Twenty years ago we had the great oil, banking, and car businessmen. Now it is time for new businessmen to arise, those who will be the best in the sky, the sea, and all of the Earth. American ingenuity must lead the way to a brighter future. One thing is made clear though, all companies who hope to produce and sell weaponry to the military must abide by Share Our Wealth working standards, and hire equally. [Mod Plz]

The Military-Industrial Complex
As the great American generals are called to Washington D.C. to begin discussions on how to proceed in Bulgaria, rumors begin to emerge of the potential of MacArthur being replaced as Vice President so he may serve as a general during any potential conflict. A number of important officials meet in the Munitions Building leftover from World War I, including Secretary Patton, General Eisenhower, General Bradley, General Marshall, and Admiral Nimitz. The men decide to promote enlistment into all branches of the military, and the military begins going on a recruitment drive. In addition to this, the military-industrial complex is promoted and General Marshall, the Chief of Staff to the Joint Chiefs begins working with the heads of the war industry to begin working more closely with the military. Finally, construction on the Pentagon is ordered following the recovery of the United States economy, as the Great Depression saw President Long suspend the project. It is hoped the building can be usable within a year, and completed by 1948. [Mod for recruitment push, the military-industrial complex, and the Pentagon Plz]

 

The Washington Conference
In October of 1945, the powers of the world met in Washington D.C. to discuss various issues, such as the Bulgarian Civil War. The United States, the French Republic, Great Britain, the Japanese Empire, China, and Germany determined how they would approach the situations throughout the world on the rise, and the ever pressing issue of communism. This conference led the way for President Long’s decision to call for America to be ready for a conflict, for as long as war continued on in Bulgaria, the Soviets were a threat upon the freedom of the United States and other free nations of the world. [Mod Plz]

 

The Allied Treaty
Shortly after the conclusion of the Washington Conference, President Long announced the Treaty of the Allied Powers outside of the White House, during simultaneous announcements in the French Republic and Great Britain. The treaty outlines their future relationship, with a continued model of economic friendship, mutual technological development, as well as certain measures to ensure the safety of all members from other great powers. President Long touts the treaty as the pathway to a brighter future for the world, one where all men are equal and free. [Mod Plz] 

 

Technological Feats
Missile tech is again worked on, and an attempt is made to make a more accurate rocket which could go farther. The hope is that nuclear devices can also be attached to these rockets so the payload may be delivered without a plane. [Mod Plz]

 

The T29 is requested to receive an overhaul and to be designed to be more efficient, except this time it specifies that it needs to be more invulnerable to anti-tank rifles, with an emphasis on protection. The hope is to counter new Russian weaponry. [Mod Plz]

 

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
In June of 1945, President Long orders the creation of NASA, which will oversee the creation of an American space program. The hope is to send a man into space within the next five years, using the rocket technology currently being developed. From there a greater aspiration of the moon is made. They are given leniency in funding, and donations from the private sector are called for in order to promote the endeavor. [Mod Plz]

 

Long Aid
President Long sets up a system of financial aid for those who can not afford to go to a university. Depending on the household income, they would receive a certain portion of their tuition via the government, and the hope is also with private funds. The hope is to increase the number of people within the essential fields for the military and the government. [Mod for more tech slots Plz]

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The German Empire

 

-With the onset of war across the world, the Ministry of Economics open the weapons market to the world, selling weapons manufactured domestically by arms manufacturers to both sides of the conflict. Weapons in use by the German Army are barred from being sold, and to please the German Protectionists tariffs are maintained. (Mod)

 

-Papen seeks to fix the mess created by propaganda ministry. The heads of the office are all fired or asked to resign, and Papen immediately begins to search for a replacement head propagandist, a role pivotal to the German Empire. He looks no further then Joseph Goebbels, who is a known Nazi. This causes some qualms and controversy in the high circles of the Reichstag, however his peers and subordinates are all filled with German Nationalists and Imperialists. Goebbels, to Papen and to the entire German Reichstag, is known to be a master propagandist. To limit Nazi party propaganda to be spread, all propaganda must be approved by the Ministry of Interior, or the Kaiser.(Mod)

 

-Another more in depth report of oil and gas reserves in the Baltic sea is ordered, this time all resources are concentrated on efforts in the Baltic Sea. These steps are taken after promising reports were given to the German Government. Furthermore, hydro engineers and engineers begin to draw up a new model of an offshore oil rig, to draw up oil and gas efficiently from the ground.(Mod)

 

-With reconstruction from the civil war in its final stages now in Germany, the army goes on a recruitment drive hoping to capitalize the opportunity to continue with rearmament. German Officers go door to door, recruitment booths pop up in public squares across the country, Recruiters especially target civil war veterans, as those are the most experienced and require less training.(Mod)

 

-The German Empire also invests in domestic iron ore mines and reserves, hoping to use both domestic German iron ore and Scandanavian Iron ore to further boost Germany's position in the steel market, and therefore put its economy in a better position. (Mod)

 

-Building restrictions and requirements are revised. After these reforms, buildings must now  not only be structurally sound but fit with the architecture and traditions found in the region, and also be appealing to the eye. As a part of these reforms, the crown hopes that German cities will be beautiful even as urbanization and industrialization continues, and Germans will enjoy living in all German cities. These building reforms are hoped to especially be implemented in the most affected areas from the civil war. Special care is put in to make sure that this does not stunt or elongate the reconstruction process. (Mod)

 

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Roman Empire

 

Re-Construction

With Thrace being steadily re-built, the Empire looks to develop Western Anatolia. Due to it being on the Aegean sea, materials can be shipped from Greece much faster. The infrastructure being recently constructed and high population prove useful for both construction and economic development of the region. [Mod]

Mineral Exploitation

With development of Western Anatolia, large sources of Iron and Chromium, both used in construction of vehicles and vessels, and Coal become available. The government creates a dependent company to survey, establish, and manage mines within the country while sticking to the doctrine of renting government-owned industry to domestic companies. [Mod]

Resuming Infrastructure Development

Expanding the infrastructure built before the war resumes with the goal of connecting every city in the country. As well, a joined project to create a high-way which connects the cities of the Black Sea is proposed to the Eastern Bloc, and Romania is invited to join the project. [Mod]

Eastern Bloc Standardisation

Proposals are made to standardise measurements in construction materials, mineral and goods exports, and to standardise other varying factors such as vehicle driving sides. [Mod]

Technology

A new infantry-level towed artillery piece is developed to be more reliable and efficiently produced than older models. Research on medicine which targets harmful organisms within the body begins. [Mod]

Other

Germany is granted a 5% discount on Chromium imports.

Membership to the Eastern Bloc is offered to Sobieski Pact members. Romania's invitation is nullified until they end their invasion of Bulgaria.

Diplomats sent to the U.S.S.R., Romania, and the Sobieski Pact.

The empire assumes Greece's and Turkey's roles in international affairs.

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Saudi Arabia

 

Abdul Aziz and his council had celebrated for just reasons. Their allies in England were sending the aid with amazing results. The Royal Army was shaping up, piece by piece. It would still be years, and take a lot of work. But the tribal roots of Saudi armies were slowly disappearing. As the old guard were keen to show however, this did not always mean with technology. For now hopes at an air-force are cast aside. Abdul is willing to work with his generals. Especially since many royal family members and officials agreed. But he would not tolerate complete stubbornness either. He invites U.K pilots to show the generals just how effective the planes can be. But regardless for better or worse the Saudis will double down on their land army. To potentially help in the future, Abdul begins a new officer class. They would work closely with the U.S and U.K trainers, and form a new low rung NCO cadre. They'd work more closely with the men, and help keep the army efficiently running.

 

Besides the maneuvering in the army, domestic life continues on an upwards beat. Investors weren't quite ready with the way times were going. But House Saud would continue it's own low level investments and upgrades. The Saudi University continues to be built. The agriculture and textile businesses were on the rise, and employing more people. ARAMCO is continued to be given more land to explore for oil, and more rights to make shipping/drilling easier. Attendant roads, trucks, and rest stops from port to facility are planned. These service roads may one day be highways. But for now they're planned as low traffic roads for oil rigs. Tax cuts and citizen licenses will continue to slacken, allowing rich foreigners the chance to save money in national taxes. This would hopefully appeal most to rich muslims across the world. The Saudi army was brutal in suppression of crimes, enforcing Sharia law.

 

Though many international firms were not ready, Abdul looks closer. Their borders and trade were now open with many neighbors. All subsidiaries to the U.K, the Middle East was open to House Saud. More tourist are attracted, even if they are poor. Some may decide to stay, and jobs will be there for them in the ever growing capital. Abdul seeks to make low level trade deals with bordering nations and cities. It would be the groundwork of large scaled and planned trade routes. Iraq, Iran, and Egypt are the prime contenders for these new deals. Abdul hoped the unity in Arabia could soften the walls most Easterners have built around them. They were all friends of the British and looking to prosper. 

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D E C L A R A T I O N  O F  P O T S D A M

 

We, as the leading members of the European Community, agree to unite and stand in solidarity with each other to adopt a policy of non alignment  in the war against the Soviet Union and her allies. We have all reached a collective and mutual consensus that this war has no benefit to Europe and to its European peoples of all races and creeds, and therefore we shall not take part in the bloodshed and chaos of the wars to come. We encourage others in Europe to do the same, to stand firm by our principles of peace, reason, and solidarity.

 

The signatories of this document pledge to not contribute any support to either side of the conflict to preserve the peace. Long live peace.

 

Signed, 

        Kaiser Wilhelm III von Hohenzollern, Emperor of the German Empire

 

              Xavier Vallat,

Prime Minister of the French Republic

 

Prime Minister Harold MacMillan of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

 

Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Jesus Christ, Successor of the Prince of the Apostles, Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church, Primate of Italy, Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Roman Province, Sovereign of the Papal State, Servant of the servants of God.


 

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Holy Roman Dominion


 

 

The Last Council of Rome

Archbishops and Bishops and Priests from the Catholic and the Orthodox meet one final time in Rome to discuss the finalities on mending the schism. The schism, with all things going according to plan, will be officially mended in Rome on Orthodox Easter, 1946. The finalities are worked out, with some of the minor details favouring the Orthodox, but ultimately the Archbishop of Constantinople shall rejoin the Catholic Church subordinate to the Pope, but higher than other Archbishops, being closer to God. (Mod).

 

With the Borroni surrender being a fake, Papal snipers continue to hunt the mountains for the fascist menace that is Luigi Borroni. (Mod).

 

Diplomatic Relations
Celebrating friendly relations with the Americans, the Pope cuts the ribbon on a new park in Outer Rome called "Long Park". The park is very long and winding with multiple fountains, managed forests and a large statue of Huey Long in the centre. Throughout the park, benches and busts are transcribed with the words "Every man is a king" as per Huey Long's famous saying.

 

Internal Affairs

To help with the mission to civilize Libya, a new railway line is built from either end of the colony, with connecting lines to important oil centres and towns. With the opening up of the "Wild West" of Italy, missionary's are sent to convert the local Muslim and Berber populations. (Mod).

 

Building on previous experience with marine biology, the Papal Antarctic Expedition is launched to research Arctic biology and others such things that can be gleaned for the coldest reaches of the earth. The expedition includes 10 full-time members including 2 Nuns which swells to 85 in the summer months. (Mod).

 

Papal Research

The Papacy begins researching two new technologies this turn. One new model flamethrower and a 1945 infantry grenade kit. (Mod).

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French Republic

 


 

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The Chinese-Franco Alliance

Xavier Vallat formally announces what has ben rumored for months, a formal military alliance with the chinese.China pledges to follow France into any war it partakes in and also grants the French nation exclusive basing rights and removal of all tariffs..(mod)

 

Internal Affairs

Twenty thousand more troops are deployed to Syria, along with bombers.Xavier demands the people end the riots and revolts or face the full power of the french Air Force.. (mod)

Xavier Vallat announces a new Plan to build a train station in every French Africa city with over 10000 peoplemod)

Pleased with the early success of the academy,Vallat announces a plan to build a soccer field in every town in French Africa, and a 50 million Franc scouting budget to find the best hidden gems French Africa has to offer. . (mod)

Xavier Vallat announces a 300 million dollar investment into the wine industry, hoping to further grow one of the countries strongest products. (mod)

Military

Prime Minister Vallat announces a full repeal of martial law, with curfews and special anti government laws being put to an end. “I am not Caesar” Vallat reminds people, before announcing it is only a matter of time before elections resume(mod)

The French government announced the laying down of 3 new battleships, hoping to show off what it believed to be the best battleship design in the world (mod)

 

Research

GIAT Industries begin working to upgrade the Napoleon 1 to the Napoleon 2. The hope is the recent advances in gun trchnolo will be applied to the elite firearm (mod)

France uses the recent advances in rocketry tech and applies them to a new anti-tank gun to be used by infinity (mod)

Vallat personally orders research into heavy fighters, taking inspiration from the Japanese zeros (mod)

With the early success of bth light and heavy tanks, french scientists begin to work to combine the ideas of both into an effective all purpose medium tank (mod)






 

   



 

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USSR

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The second half of 1945

 

The year 1945 sees a series of political agreements, resulting in a stunning reversal to the tide of war.  The USSR alongside Britain, has agreed to withdraw from Bulgaria. Stalin still seeks to reassure the Bulgarians that they are not alone, and this action was taken to prevent the utter decimation of Bulgaria by a broader conflict.  (mod)

 

It remains to be seen if the ceasefire holds between the two uneasy factions.

 

In the east, the USSR begins to move its troops away from the Chinese border, up till the limited amount of 100,000.  A large scale crackdown campaign begins in Mongolia of the communist rebels. KGB Agents scramble to track down the leader of the rebels before they realize the nature of the operation.  The captured communist rebels are turned over to the Chinese authorities. “We shall not harbor terrorists,” declares Stalin. The USSR makes efforts to recover any supplies that may have fallen into the hands of the communists. (mod)

 

The USSR begins to develop its oil fields in the caucuses to increase capacity.  Work begins on a system of rail hubs between major refineries and extraction sites to better facilitate the transportation of this important resource.  (mod)


 

The USSR begins immediate efforts for the development of a tank destroyer with a 100mm gun capable of penetrating and neutralizing heavy tanks.  It is designated the SU-100, and is built from the T-34 chassis and incorporates a 100mm field gun capable of firing AP and HE shells. (mod)

 

In a parallel effort, the USSR begins the development of the SU-152, an SPG built from the KV-1 chassis.  It incorporates a 152mm howitzer in its case mate, capable of firing high velocity HE or AP shells, though it leans towards the former.  It is hoped that the Su-152 and Su-100 designs move forward quickly because of their nature as modifications to existing designs. (mod)

 

The USSR begins a major production run of fighters, bombers, and close air support fighters to accompany a large expansion of the air force.  Although the pilots performed admirably in the Bulgarian conflict, the modern planes of the USSR are few in number, and the older models must be replaced. The effectiveness of Soviet air power in Bulgaria remains a testament to the professional cadre of the Red Army. (mod)

 

The Soviet Army is given boosted rations as units finally return to bases across the country.  The situation is announced as a victory for peace and for the USSR to soldiers everywhere. Although the conflict was bloody, new Soviet doctrine had been tested in battle successfully and it is hoped command takes away from these developments. Skilled home cooks from the population are hired to prepare special meals for soldiers.  (mod)

 

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As part of Vladimir Lenin’s legacy, Stalin begins the second iteration of the New Economic Program.  In the coming years, Special Economic Zones will be set up in the USSR to allow for controlled outside investment.  The first of such zones is set up in the Baltic city of Riga. (mod)

 

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Empire of Japan

 

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The Empire of the Rising Sun had entered a cautious era, in regards to the apparent large scale Soviet Build up on the Borders seemingly happening, then vanishing in repetition. While this was concerning the Soviets for the time being posed no real threat to the Empire,

 

Diplomatic Actions

 

A Greater Accomodation with Siam would be sought, further military cooperation and the Siamese Military buying much of their Military needs from Japan. (Mod)

 

The Netherlands would be asked to come to the table, mediated by the United States to begin to discuss the sale of the Dutch East Indies, citing the difficulty for the small nation to maintain a grip on a large population thousands of miles away. (Mod)  

 

Military Actions

 

The Japanese would seek to increase the size of the army (Mod)

 

Production of the new Medium Tank would begin immediately, seeking to create a large amount of these Panzer IV Derivative Tanks now subbed the Type-99 Medium Tank. (Mod)

 

Economic Actions

 

The Government now showing the successful implementation of the Kaizen System, would seek to encourage other manufacturers to undertake the system, hoping that the system itself will begin the process of improving Japanese Manufacturing and will start a major push across the market for Japanese produced goods. (Mod)

 

Research

 

Rocket Technology research!

 

Research into advanced electronics!

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Britain

 

International

 

  • Britain offers the countries of Europe to enter into an Economic Union of states, to ensure European co-operation and economic prosperity.

  • Britain also reaches out to the Commonwealth nations to discuss a comprehensive trade deal that would show great investment and increase of business for the others.

  • Britain Announces a CEASEFIRE with the USSR in Bulgaria at the steps of Westminster, claiming that an Accord had been reached between the two powers over the Bulgarian crisis. With British troops expected to withdraw within 6 months.

  • Britain reaffirms however her position of a state that wishes to “Maintain the Status-quo”

  • Britain reaches out the the French Republic over a formal Alliance to be discussed in Paris over the next few months, and to discuss a range of issues facing Europe.

  • Britain offers to purchase Congo from Belgium for $45 Million and proposed investment in the Belgian economy to drive up consumer goods such as cars and airplanes from british industry.

 

Internal Affairs

  • British industry begins development of advanced rocketry to play catch up in the ever changing arms race.

  • The government also plan to begin work on a design for a new automatic rifle to challenge that of the leading manufacturers.

  • Plans are made to build a further 200 submarines, and naval escorts.

  • Plans are laid for heavy industrialisation of the black country to increase coal mining to keep up with growing steel industries.

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Roman Empire

 

Succession of the Patriarchy

The death of Benjamin I on the seventeenth of February spawned the election of a new patriarch of Constantinople (or as those Latins call it, "Arbiter of the Eastern Rite"). Maximus V took the position, though known for his "leftist" leanings, he is pro-unification and pro-west. [Mod for stability]

De-Militarisation

With the war long over, volunteers and those conscripted to fight in the war are dismissed and urged to aid in the revival of the economy. Those who have lost their family or homes are offered land to settle in Anatolia. [Mod]

Kurdistan Project

With rising tensions in the Levant, Kurdish civilians are granted entry into the nation and work is done in developing Kurdistan. Prospectors and surveyors are sent to Kurdistan to seek oil fields and mineral wealth. [Mod]

Return of the Media

With post-war recovery happening slowly, the government allows the church to open its own media company which would provide daily new-papers, radio programmes, and a television station across the country. Private media and foreign reporters are still banned from entering the nation as they are known to spread false information. The BBC is offered the right to work though they must follow church guide-lines. [Mod]

Cultural Restoration

Archaeologists are hired from across Europe and the Middle-East to search the country for artefacts and lost historical sites with head-lines being reserved for archaeological findings. Museums are planned across Greece and in the developed parts of Anatolia and Kurdistan as well as mass documentation of local history. Museums are to be provided in both the Greek and English languages. [Mod for tourism]

Agricultural Revival

With many returning to their farming life, the department of agriculture is asked to provide in-sight and teach up-to-date farming techniques to farmers to boost crop yield and prevent poor harvests. Many plantations and farmers are asked to add citrus fruits and sugar-producing plants to their production. [Mod]

Technology

With the prevalence of Italian pesticides in the country and the improvements to agriculture, new insecticides are developed. As well, chemical manufacturing technology is updated to increase efficiency of production and avoid complications in production. [Mod]

Other

The Yugoslav invitation to the Eastern Bloc is extended to the H.R.D. as a whole.

The handling of refugees and migrants from French Kurdistan is mostly under church authority. [Mod for conversions]

Children left orphaned by the war are offered to be raised by the church.

Engineers across the country are asked to submit improvements they can conjure to technology in use by the government or its citizens. [Mod for tech improvements]

Seeing France's offer to sell their Middle Eastern holdings, the empire offers to take French Kurdistan and the Antioch region for a negotiable price.

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Holy Roman Dominion


 

 

The First Councils of Berlin

With the Schisms of East and West mended the Pope and his new right-hand man, the Arbiter of the Eastern Rite, begin looking to Germany where religious tension recently began boiling. The Pope and his archbishops begin regular movements towards Berlin to look towards mending the Catholic and Protestant religions into a new religion, named, "Christianity". The rapidly emerging priesthood in Germany is asked to help their fellow brothers into the united faith under god and with the rest of Europe and the world. (Mod for unification).

 

Diplomatic Relations
After multiple efforts at diplomatic wrangling, the Pope successfully meets with and obliges the Spanish Government into allowing the people of Spain to practice Catholicism freely. The Pope is purported to have even called up Stalin in his dispute with the Spanish Communists. This is hailed as a major public victory for the Papacy to prove to Catholics that the Papacy stands behind them.  (Mod for public relations).

 

The Papacy begins sending priests to missionize both India and America. In India, the small Assyrian community is where the firsts priest land and begin on their journey to missionize the subcontinent. Surveys are made to question the conditions of India, and where the Church can specifically provide aid and work their way into the communities. In America, the Church focuses on the broad appeal of Christian unification. (Mod).

 

Lucie, the now famous young Italian orphan who started a global Catholic Charity for Orphans, makes a world tour, heading from Japan and Brazil to across the rest of the world. The Church and Papal State begin working with Lucie to raise global orphanage standards and general education standards. (Mod for increased standards and Papal/Lucie's Image).

 

Barring no substantial protests are made by the Papacy's friends, the Holy Roman Dominion accepts the invitation and joins the Eastern Block. (Mod for the economic effect).

 

The Papacy buys and continues buying and standardising foreign equipment. Notably the AK-47, and some French anti-aircraft guns. The Papal Military now looks towards the aquisition of new Soviet APC's.

 

Internal Affairs

The Holy Roman Dominion is in a Golden Age. Catholicism expands across the globe meaning more and more tourists arrive each year to visit the holy sights. Low tax rates and aggressive decentralization have led to rapidly increasing prosperity and Italian factories have blossomed. The unification of the East and West has led in part to Papal troops departing long stays overseas to return home, the Pope has been known to call Italy "the heaven before heaven". With the increasing wealth of the HRD, the Pope is known to take long vacations and he now encourages the people to do the same. Pending approval from the council, the number of holidays is increased and the people of Italy begin to adopt more hobbies to take up the time. (Mod).

 

The Papacy, with its Greek compatriots, moves forward with a joint museum in Bari on their joint histories, starting from before the birth of Christ in less enlightened times to the paradise that we now live in. (Mod).

 

The Papacy encourages a new relaxed and rehabilitation centre'd prison system. Less time in prison is emphasized in exchange for higher quality of life and more attempts at getting prisoners into programs that will help them get a job and prepare them for the outside world. (Mod and get Tito's approval).

 

With the success of the beautification of Rome, beautification is expanded throughout Italy and Yugoslavia to turn the streets around the country into real scenic and enjoyable areas. Beautification comes not just down to better maintenance and parks, but also down to the industries in the cities. Factories and grain mills are gradually moved outside in favour of beauty shops and flower stores. (Mod).

 

Papal Research

The Papacy begins researching two new technologies this turn. One new model submachine gun: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FNAB-43(Mod).

 

And one new model rifle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fucile_Armaguerra_Mod._39(Mod).

 

The Papacy begins researching a new model bayonet. With the latest one in production developed in 1893, it is in need of a revamp and this one is planned to be light, small and effective. The age of the automatic weapon may be upon us, but the age of the bayonet will never end. (Mod).

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The United States of America

 

The Pacific Alliance

 

At 5:00 PM on the tenth of January in 1946, President Long announced the Pacific Alliance. The new alliance would mark a shift in the United States foreign relations, and after the split between the democracies of the world, and the unjust treatment from Britain and France the United States sought to strengthen relationships that improved upon the world. Japan, unlike many other nations in the world still shackled by Europe, had always had its own path uninhibited by foreign powers. President Long is said to have celebrated this and compares it to America's own revolution. Shortly after the signing of the treaty, the media was allowed to photograph the historic moment between President Long and Emperor Hirohito who came to Washington D.C. himself. President Long ended the affairs with an announcement of a planned visit to Japan. [Mod]

 

A Shift to the East
Following the failed Washington Conference, President Long formally withdrew from the Allied Treaty and ended all superfluous relations with Europe. Though embassies were maintained, most communications with France, Britain, and Germany would end and only basic communications with Italy as the host of its base, though the Holy Roman Dominions were largely snubbed. Though it is rumored President Long knows the park in Rome, he issues no public statement on it, nor would communications with the nations become more active until a President Long could meet with the nations and hear an apology for the American people. Instead, he turns to the west, expanding relations with the Japanese Empire and signing a treaty creating the Pacific Alliance. [Mod]

 

The Union of Soviet Socialist States
Following the debacle with the Washington Conference, President Long makes an even more surprising announcement. He states that the Soviet Union was the wrong choice to make an enemy of the United States, and had chosen their own path like the United States when it became a democracy in a world of monarchies. So long as the spread of communism by the Soviet Union ends, President Long states that the United States can turn within and fight communism on the homefront and defend from it on their own continent. He makes clear one thing, communism cannot be allowed to spread to the Americas. It is time for a democracy across both of the continents, ending the stains of dictatorships and corruption in the southern continent. Alongside this, the propaganda throughout America begins to change. Russia is no longer the Red Menace Americans should fear, but rather the strains of communism that have begun in Central and South America in the years since World War I. President Long calls for support for southern expansion and for the completion of an old dream, Manifest Destiny. [Mod]

 

A Renewal of the Monroe Doctrine
In another speech, President Long calls for a renewal of the Monroe Doctrine, stating that no nation in America should be subject to European subjugation. He swears to protect the people of the Americas from foreign intervention, but he also says that the other continents of the world deserve the chance for their own rights. He calls for a transition of power in the colonial parts of the world, in Africa and Asia to regional powers as well as self-determination. Why should European nations control Africa, when Ethiopia and other such nations deserve the chance to thrive on their own with aid, not subjugation. In Asia, he sees China and Japan as more suitable candidates for influencing and aiding nations, especially through investments, being much closer and more capable of properly improving and investing in the region, while European powers have been known to neglect their further ports. It is time for an end to the era of colonization, and to begin the era of self-determination, and countries who support their people, not only exploiting their resources. [Mod]

 

Research and Development
Three new research projects are ordered during the first half of 1946, as Secretary Parkhurst’s changes to education begin to take effect and increase the ability to develop new technology.

  • The United States and the Japanese Empire work together to produce a new line of strike fighters for carriers and land-based missions. The strike fighters would be designed with jet engines, as well as being used for precision bombing via air-to-surface strikes. [Mod]
  • NASA works to send a satellite into space, hoping to accelerate their space capabilities, hopefully taking the first pictures of Earth from space. The satellite, which would be dubbed Explorer 1. The satellite would be outfitted with cosmic ray detectors as their primary use, but they would also attempt to include a camera so pictures of space could be seen for the first time. [Mod]
  • Research into a new anti-tank weapon begins. The goal is for it to be able to destroy the heavily armored T29 and other heavy tanks it could face. [Mod]

The South
A bill is passed on Congress allocating funds for the revitalization of infrastructure in the south, including road, railroad, and city funds. Share Our Wealth regulations would be enforced in these projects, as in all government agencies and programs. [Mod]

 

Industry
Congress votes on the end of the $5 per ton tariff with Britain, and instead, the deal begins anew with the Japanese Empire as part of their trade deal. In a hope to curtail the British aviation and industrial success, President Long initiates investments into the industries Britain succeeds at, hoping to regain the lost ground and allowing the United States to champion modern manufacturing. President Long also endorses the Kaizen Model, hoping that American businesses will adopt the model of continuous improvement, alongside the Share Our Wealth program. [Mod for
new tariff, industrial investments, and Kaizen model]

 

Higher Education
The administration begins to push for an increase in enrollment at universities, stating that a nation which is learning and whose population has received a higher education are more likely to succeed and can help provide a better future for the country. He also calls for more minorities and women to enroll in these universities, hoping to increase the number of people in the STEM fields. [Mod for tech slot]

 

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