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-Rearmament at all costs continues. Tanks, weapons, and planes are ordered to be constructed en masse. The German Military goes towards total war mode, dedicating most resources to the rearmament. Scandinavian Steel as well as German steel are both found making high end tanks and weapons. Key German Generals head this effort, and the government grants the High Command a surprising amount of autonomy and independence to create the best military in Europe. (Mod)

 

-Germany attempts to start a domestic air industry. A national airline is created, called Lufthansa. Germany begins to revitalise airports, runways, and commercial airliners as well as purchasing rights in foreign airports in the countries that have them. It is the goal of Papen to create a secondary method of foreign transportation, this version being much quicker and potentially more efficient. (Mod.)

 

-With the advent of a international race to get to space, Germany seeks to set an international altitude record with their own domestic rockets and prove to the world thatImage result for first rocket into space German Engineering is superior to all else. Von Braun, a national hero in the German Empire, is placed at the head of this projects. If this is a success, Germany will be one of the forerunners in the race to get to space no doubt. (Mod)

 

-Germany invests in their domestic Automobile industry. A tax on foreign cars is placed, to encourage Germans to buy locally produced cars and vehicles and therefore also invest in the industry. Models such as Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, and BMW capitalise on elegance, and efficiency. It is hoped that this can also boost foreign interest in buying German Made automobiles as well.(Mod)

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-Investments in hospitals, medical research centers, and doctors are ordered by the Government. It is hoped that Germany can have one of the most advanced health care and medicine in the world, and can be for forerunner in sciences and provide premium health care to all of the German People, and therefore increase quality of life and the average lifespan. (Mod)

 

-Nationalist Propaganda is ordered to be spread throughout the nation, capitalising on service to the motherland by multiple methods such as military service, going into the sciences, or simply working and laboring in a factory to produce goods. They also promote loyalty to the Kaiser and good morals.(Mod)

 

-Taxes are raised 2% to account for heavy spending and reconstruction. This is a temporary tax, and is called the “Fatherland Improvement Tax”. It is hoped that this tax will generate more money and income to be used for Government projects. (Mod)

 

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Saudi Arabia

 

And with the new wave of investment came even further glory. The GDP of Saudi Arabia was the strongest in the Middle East. But Abdul was truly happy, knowing this was just the very start of something great. Now he must move to solidify his power, and those to come. And so Saudi Arabia statecraft will be overhauled. The cogs of government will be oiled, to ensure a smooth machine. A host greater in number than the Saudi army is hired to accomplish this. They will undergo heavy screening and test. But scribes, clerks, courtiers, every single sort of position was needed. 

 

Saudi will establish it's head quarters around the palace. Now within the Royal Family caroused and worked. While outside regiments of men got to work tracking sales, applying taxes, making deals, etc etc. They would ensure every transaction was properly recorded and taxed. They'd speak to investors, and act as liaisons. The Bank and it's officials would handle the holding of finance. They would have low taxes, complimenting Saudi's tax haven policy. 

 

The Commandos are continued to be formed. They will be armed with U.S thompsons, and receive very special training. The first few men will be recruited by Aziz himself. They will begin to take tabs on Royal members, supporters, and generals. They will quietly accumulate facts, patterns, and habits and keep it all archived. Abdul was looking for an heir, and kept a close watch on all.

 

Actions

Making more efficient systems

 

Forming national bank

 

Continue formation of Commandos

 

Monitoring upper echelons of state

 

Other Actions

Investment continues, as Saudi Arabia enriches and modernizes it's cities and roads. The army continues on it's path as well. By now a Recon air flight had been formed. They were busy working to prove themselves to the old guard.

 

Work goes into seeing if Saudi Arabia would be capable of forming an armored divison out of U.K/U.S designs. 

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Early 1947

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Roman Empire

 

Imperial Coronation

Following the death of Emperor George II, his brother Paul ascended to the throne as George II had no children in his life. Paul lived his early years in exile in England where he was closely connected to both the patrician and plebeian. [Mod for stability]

Anatolian Agriculture

With innovations in the field of agriculture and the west's growing distance of the industry, the empire takes it upon themselves to provide these needs. Land in fertile areas is given reservation to be used as farm land. As well, farmers are asked to grow luxury crops such as sugar, citrus fruit, olives, and grapes. [Mod]

Mineral Wealth

As many minerals are discovered in central Anatolia, roads and rails are built to connect the major industrial areas to their resource sources. As well, communities are built around the major mining areas to improve efficiency and provide a better quality of life to settlers. [Mod]

Technology

Transistors and a transistor-based computation machine are developed to better store data. A light emission device known as the "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation" or "L.A.S.E.R." is developed. Russian and British scientists are both offered to aid in these projects. [Mod]

Return of the Sciences

With many areas of the country being brought back to life, education is given an over-haul based on the British and Russian models of teaching. Current language laws are kept in place (allowing local languages other than Greek or Kurdish only at a primary level, and only allowing Greek at a post-secondary level), but the curriculum is changed to improve knowledge of the sciences and humanities. [Mod]

Mission to Persia

As both nations share plenty of history, Persia is offered a collaboration project to research and document the history of both nations throughout history as well as to improve relations between the two nations. [Mod/Persia]

Military Development

Looking back on the war, the military develops tactics for both fighting and countering guerilla war-fare. British and the Italian officers remaining in the nation are offered to aid in this development. [Mod+U.K.+H.R.D.]

Other

Settlement in Anatolia is opened to Middle Eastern peoples.

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German Empire

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Elections!

-Election season has arrived in the German Empire. Most predictions forecast a National Conservative victory as von Papen is popular among the masses and he has generally lead Germany on an upward trend, however the results are to be determined by the polls. Some particularly peculiar news that may or may not shake things up is in the Nazi Party. After a convention in Hamburg, a new leadership has been ushered in, as the party is now headed by Gregor Strasser. Strasser, over the past couple years, has undergone a radical change from his old views which caused him to fall out with the party's former leader, Adolf Hitler. He has renounced his socialist past and now has transformed into more of what Hitler’s ideas. Though some of his past has remained with him, such as aless harsh approach to the Jewish Question, advocating for mass deportation instead of mass extermination, which has angered some of the hardliners such as Rohm and others. There are divisions, but the NASDAP party under Strasser. It is not known how this party may perform in the upcoming elections. (Mod for elections).

 

-After reports of rearmament straining the Economy and causing a increase in the German Deficit, the Reichstag votes to implement a new tax to compensate for this. As a result, Taxes are raised almost to war levels to alleviate the strain on the economy caused by rapid rearmament by the German Nation. If widespread protests begin by the German Masses, they are removed to not cost the ruling party the Election. Like the tax implemented six months ago, it is temporary and will be removed when rearmament finishes. (Mod)

 

-Recruitment efforts also increase massively, with many recruiters canvassing entire cities and neighborhoods, as well as opening recruitment offices in major parks and squares. Recruitment propaganda is also spread throughout the nation to encourage recruitment. This is also part of a larger scheme of a continued push for rearmament and remilitarization of Germany. (Mod)

 

-The German Empire seeks to become to front runner of the science of physics and engineering. The University of Gottingen, home to world renowned minds such as Albert Einstein, Bohr, and known throughout the world as one of best place in the world for the science of physics receives a sizeable influx in funds. Papen hopes that German Physicists are synonymous with world class, and extraordinary. Major physicists all around Germany are offered positions to teach in the university, so as to spread the intelligence, and concentrate the greatest minds in one place. (Mod)

 

-Germany also begins to experiment and exploit with the thousands of different varieties of Algaes found in the North  Sea to their advantage. (Mod)

 

-Motorisation of the Army begins as the High Command hopes to have enough trucks for about 1 million men. This Army shall have the most experienced soldiers and men in it, and will be the spearhead of most military operations. The Army will be the embodiment of the German Army's lightning warfare, dubbed Blitzkrieg by British Analytics decades ago. (Mod)

 

-Germany seeks to create a domestic rubber industry, utilising the Russian dandelion, which can be grown in Germany and can produce high quality rubber which can be used to make wheels, and a million other uses, especially in war time where rubber is extremely useful. If this project goes as planned, Germany will not need to look to foreign countries for rubber, but domestically in farms. (Mod)

 

-The Wittelsbach Family sends the Greek Crown Jewels, which were located in Germany, back to the Byzantine Empire for the new Emperors Coronation.

 

-The Crown Prince welcomes his first newborn son, whom has been called christened Albert and baptised in the Catholic and the Lutheran faith. He immediately becomes a sensation among the women, and especially the mothers of the populace, as his sunny blonde hair and sea blue eyes captivates the German Feminine Populace.



 

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The United States of America

 

Trouble in the South
After a rise in tension between a number of foreign powers, President Long changed his mind on the aggressive policies America has taken in the last months. Following a summit in Cuba, President Long and President Gonzalez of Mexico discussed the escalating situation following the United States’ communist worries. Rather than forcibly subjugate the nation, the United States opted for a new plan. Rather than the American Union State which seems to be a far-off dream, the Long Administration hopes to form a defensive league in the continent, beginning with the announced non-aggression pact between the United States and Mexico which will last two years, as well as a new free trade and open borders agreement between the nations. The hope is for the brief period of havoc to recede into a period of peace and prosperity for the continent. Rumors of American foreign investments into Mexico also begin to grow. [Mod for American-Mexican relations and economic pact]

 

The French
After a year and a half standoff and rise of tension between the United States and the French Republic, President Long and President Vallat privately discussed a new agreement between the nations. To end the rising tensions in the world, a non-aggression pact and an economic agreement have been announced. Tariffs would be lowered on the civilian aeronautics and automobile producers of the United States. Meanwhile, in France, an agreement had been made to lower the tariff on wine and grain into the United States, while tariffs on automobiles and the aviation industry would be lowered into France. [Mod for tariffs and relations]

 

The Long Investment
President Long announces a massive investment into key American industries over the next year, pouring $1,000,000,000 into the economy. The massive investment would be split between six areas of the economy as listed below and would come in two parts at each six-year interval. [Mod for investments (half this turn half next)]

  • $200,000,000 into NASA and related rocketry research.
    military-based research.
  • $200,000,000 into the automobile industry, with the large portion of it being sent to Detroit based manufacturers.
  • $200,000,000 into the steel industry, hoping to regain lost ground and promote the industry for a massive shipbuilding increase over the next few years.
  • $100,000,000 into the agriculture industries (Early 1947).
  • $100,000,000 into the lumber industries (Late 1947).
  • $200,000,000 into the aviation and aeronautical industries, with 33% of it going towards civilian uses and research, and the remaining 67% towards

 

Research and Development
Using the recent investment into NASA, they would again attempt to shorten the amount of time it would take to put a rocket into space by investing the recent influx of cash into rocketry technology. [Mod for rocket tech]

 

Cheaper and better fuel sources would also be researched, hoping to reduce the overall amount of fuel needed for missions to decrease the size and weight of rockets to make them more efficient and likely to travel farther. [Mod for fuel research]

 

President Long would order design overhauls on light and heavy cruisers, opting for the Cleveland and Baltimore class designs, respectively. [Mod for light and heavy cruisers (two tech slots being used here)]

 

The United States Military
The military forces positioned on the Mexican border would be spread throughout the country, and the planes relocated to Texas were put in other stations throughout the country. President Long would order the military instead to begin widespread training, hoping to improve their efficiency, training in terrains similar to those of potential warzones. This includes hills, plains, training in Alaska, as well as training in the isolated expanses of the northwest. [Mod for training]

 

Education
President Long would continue the push for more college enrollees, hoping to increase the STEM majors in the country. In a speech, he says it is every man and woman’s duty to serve their country, whether on the battlefield or in the civilian industry. Those who major in a STEM field help their nation excel and thus the President calls for the people to rise to the challenge. [Mod for tech slot]

 

The Share the Wealth Program
In 1947, President Long decided to formalize his Share the Wealth tax cut incentives, by writing them into law. These policies would dictate how businesses could treat their employees, and what is required by law to be a fair and safe workplace for the working man. Thirty hour maximum work weeks, four weeks minimum vacation time for each worker, as well as a minimum wage, and old age pensions guaranteed through President Roosevelt’s social security program. [Mod for Share the Wealth law]

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The Federal Republic of Mexico

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M President Gonalez stood at the parliament of Mexico. He could hear the low sound of politicians speaking to each other in a low tone. The biggest issue of the day was the summit he had held with President Long in Cuba. The results could be seen as controversial but he knew that in the end, it would serve the people of Mexico the best. It was a much better alternative than the war which had seemed to be on the horizon. Though some of his own political party might not approve. Considering the majority of the party was anti-American and he himself was the same. Yet he would not spill Mexican blood for his own selfish desires. Thus the president spoke to the gathered parliament. " My fellow Mexicans, today we are gathered here to discuss the summit between me and President Long of America and I am glad to say that in the course of 4 hours we have managed to turn around the relationship between our two nations. " As he said this there was a low murmur of disagreement primarily amongst his own party which Gonalez knew would only increase as his announcement continued.

 

  "Me and President Long have come to this agreement between the two of us. A non-aggression pact between our two nations will be signed between our two nations, the borders will be opened and free trade will flow between the two countries. " Then the storm of disagreement Manuel had expected happened. His own party went wild as they got news of this and some even called him a traitor, after a minute a gavel sounded and the parliament was silenced once more and Gonalez spoke. " Listen, my people, I still do not trust the Americans but this is the best solution. The non-aggression pact will make sure that no war will be declared for two years and if we connect the trade between our two nations war would benefit the USA less than peace. " The Parliament then started to quiet down at hearing this. Seeming to be at least partially-satisfied with the answer. 

 

"In any case let's focus on other issues. Now that our country does not need to fear war from the US any longer we will focus on more domestic issues. Focus on the needs of the people and make sure our people do not suffer in poverty any longer. Thus as can be outlined in the documents handed to you for this meeting I have several plans to address the domestic issues this country faces.  "

 

Domestic

 

Education:

Seeing the generally low quality of Education President Gonalez has issued that this would have to be rectified. First and foremost money would be invested into improving the quality of teachers themselves. So as not to have a lot of schools with teachers who don't know the curriculum they should be teaching themselves.


Second more schools will be built in low-income areas. So as to make sure that everyone is able to get an education. 

 

Third, the majority of schools in the country will be reviewed. This review would then help establish the biggest issues in where education is going wrong or how it could be improved.

 

Corruption:

Seeing that there is a high level of corruption in the country President Gonalez begins an anti-corruption campaign. The campaign would begin by inspecting the courts for corruption.

 

To make sure that the investigators themselves are not corrupt President Gonalez himself appoints Judge Monroe as head of this commision. A judge in Mexico known for his actions against corrupt officials and tightly enforcing anti-corruption laws. 

 

This special commision will first begin to review the courts. Making sure that it is entirely clear of corruption by checking the accounts of judges. Making sure their income does not show signs of bribes and their houses will be entered to check for unregistered caches of money or illegal goods. Second, an extensive interrogation would be ordered of any judges suspected of corruption. They would then be interrogated to see if they had ever traded any favors with criminals or other officials thus circumventing their duties as judges.

 

Business:

Money, everything turns around money and to influence the world one must have it so work is done on business.

 

-Special Economic Zones are created in Mexico. These are zones in which: companies are given tax incentives to settle, there is more independence in trade activities and corporations generally have more influence in this region to produce what they desire with fewer regulations and such.

 

-The government will also support small startup businesses in the hope that these businesses will take off the ground and that they will eventually provide much money for the government.

 

Research

- Research would be put into developing better machines for work in Industry. The hope is that this will improve the industrial output of Mexico

 

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The first half of 1947

 

The USSR begins a program to modernize its agriculture with the use of foreign companies, most specifically the French.  With many of the USSR’s farms in Ukraine, it is hoped that the special economic zone can drive productivity to new heights in the region.

 

Japanese Cars; Italian fridges, toasters, and hair dryers; and French tractors, farming experts, and equipment begin to make their way around Soviet circles.  Domestically built under the supervision of these foreign countries, these new items will be built cheaper than their counterparts in their origin countries, but on a on a truly soviet scale.  The state, buying from these companies at cheaper, bulk rates begins the distribution of these items at subsidized prices. Perhaps this is the beginning of a demand economy in the USSR.

 

The USSR begins development of more advanced radar tracking systems, to extend operational range in excess of a thousand kilometers.  These new Over-the-horizon radars are a theoretical possibility, proposed by military researchers, which work by reflecting radar waves across the Earth’s ionosphere.  (mod)

 

The USSR continues development on its oil transportation infrastructure to ensure reliable and efficient routes to major cities and refineries.  (mod)

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Vallat s Ultimatum!

Standing before the eiffel tower, Xavier Vallat announced to the people a large border buildup by the Spanish Military. “They have threatened us, this can not go unpunished!” The Prime Minister announces the French military machine has built up in response, before sending a message to the Spanish government “End the border buildup within 48 hours or face action by the French People.” Before wrapping up his speech, Vallat suggests the Spanish People should solve the problems themselves, stating that an extension would be given if the Spanish People were actively trying to solve the issue themselves.

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French Africa!

Xavier Vallat happily announces that with the continued success of French Africa, the mainland benefits. With this Vallat unveils a plan to make French Africa entirely self sustainable by 20 years with massive plans for farming and fishing support to be built all along the french holding..(mod)


 

Internal Affairs

France announces a plan to build a dozen factories in Madagascar as a test before a much larger industrial rollout in the region(mod)

With the lumber industry failing, Vallat turns his attention to the grain industry. A 500 million franc investment is put into strengthening one of france's strongest Exports(mod)

The French Military announce a plan to oversee a fair and legitimate election by Valalt’s 1950 promise.. (mod)

Xavier Vallat travels to the frontline near Spain, a world war 1 vet himself. Vallat interacts with the troops before attending high level meetings with his generals. (mod)

France and he Entente continue work on their space program. scientists hope to launch a satellite like object into space as soon as possible.(mod)

External Affairs

The French call on other nations to denounce the Spanish incompetence (mod)

French companies are encouraged in invest in Soviet economic zones.


 

Research

The French Government begins research into a new submarine model. (mod)

France begins work into applying the new rocket technology onto a fighter-bomber(mod)

GIAT Industries begin a plan to research further into weaponizing the atom (mod)

France begins encouraging young Frenchmen to enter the technology field with scholarships and grants (mod for tech slot)






 

   



 

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Holy Roman Dominion


 

 

The 5th Council of Berlin

Italy continues holding councils that no one goes to ?

 

Diplomatic Relations
Italy talks to no man.

 

Internal Affairs

Everything in Italy is perfect.

 

Papal Research

The Papacy begins trying to increase the amount of research done in Papal Institutions by the rural population. (Mod for Research Slot).

 

Research is put into a new and modern carrier to serve as a large capital ship. (Mod and shared with the Pacific Alliance).

 

Research is put into a new an large battleship to serve in carrier groups.  (Mod and shared with the Pacific Alliance).

 

Italy rushes a post in 5 minutes. (Mod).

 
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Britain

 

The British Way

 

With the rise of tensions within democracy itself MacMillan takes a step back, claiming that his unfettered approach to making the British Empire safe and secure had failed. With MacMillan standing at the dispatch box in the commons claiming that;
“This house, since taking office 7 years ago has given me the great honour of leading our fine nation. However, I do believe in my capacity I have done everything I could to defend our island home from the threats of enemies, but I have ultimately failed. With Britain now in the centre of two potential superpowers that would wipe our isle from existence at the push of a button. However! Despite these failings I have left our economy in the best state its been in for 100 years! So I must bow out in that good old fashioned british way, with pride and a faultless grace.”

MacMillan claims he will then step down at the next election. To make way for new leadership. With the hope the ‘European Dream’ lives on.

 

The Empire

 

Similar to French policy the British government do not want to neglect their colonies in Africa and abroad. Claiming there to be plans to make their colonies reach the industrial revolution within 10 years!

“A revolution is coming, but not in death nor failed glory but through machines and work!”

 

Military

 

  • Advanced research is placed in upgrading al 3 branches of the military, to make them remain up to date with advancing technologies.

  • Designs are made for a new assault rifle, to be used as the new default weapon of the military.

  • The Royal navy moves to the mediterranean to help in French efforts, wanting to prevent the spanish build up of troops on the French border.

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Empire of Japan

 

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The Foreign Ministry delivers a statement towards the French for their comments against the Japanese “In regards to Prime Minister Vallat’s statement calling the Empire of Japan a ‘Nation of Evil’. It is requested Prime Minister Vallat go through proper diplomatic channels if it takes issue with Japanese policy of an ‘Asia for Asians’. Japan is not a bully, it is merely a Country that seeks its own survival and to strengthen itself for not only the Japanese people but all peoples of Asia. It is advised the French Prime Minister go through the proper diplomatic channels. If Europe wishes war, then it will wage it offensively against Japan, but not only Japan but the Global Prosperity Pact, Japan has and always will be on the defensive.”

 

It is reported that Hirohito joked among his advisers when Vallat called Japan the nation of evil, reminded of his Grandfathers war with Russia and France offering material support for the war. Ironically calling Japan bullies for simply standing up for itself in the playground of world politics. Then as the French denounce the Spanish after its blusters about “Europe uniting against the Japanese” it would cause further amusement in the Japanese Court and Media.

 

Covert Actions

 

[Will PM the Mod]

 

Domestic Affairs

 

The Japanese Intelligence Services would seek to do a sweep of any potential spy networks within the Government and Imperial Territories. (Mod)

 

Hirohito now firmly in control of the Country would seek to revisit the Taishō Democracy, though maintaining the supremacy of the Imperial Throne, but having a democratically elected body. Fresh elections would be held for the Imperial Diet Lower House. The Parties included being the Rikken Seiyūkai (Conservative Monarchists), Rikken Minseitō (Liberal Constitutional Monarchists) and Kokumin Dōmei (Fascists). There are 466 Seats in total and 234 seats needed for a majority. (Mod)

 

External Asian Affairs

 

Through mutual alliance with Siam, Japan would seek to create propaganda through Siam and the Indochinese Peninsula at large at the idea of an alliance of Asian States working independently to ensure each others Cooperative Prosperity. Though the Propaganda itself is largely peaceful and would be highlighting the work Japan has done in Siam and hypothesis the notion of Japan doing so to all smaller Asian States if they ever became independent through peaceful and democratic means. (Mod)

 

Diplomatic Affairs

 

After a period of coolness towards the Dutch, with the prospect of Fresh Elections for this year, the Japanese invite the Dutch to re-open the embassies with a Japanese statement of apology, highlighting elements of the former Imperial Rule Assistance Association influence on policy. No longer talking of the sovereignty in the Dutch East Indies. But the Japanese would seek to make a lucrative trade deal concerning much of the resources located there if at all possible. (Mod)

 

The Empire of Japan would formally invite the Kingdom of Siam into the Global Prosperity Pact to join Japan and its allies, though maintain its close bond with the Kingdom. (Mod)

 

The French are given a statement (See above Pyro)

 

In line with Japanese Foreign Policy, China would be offered another unconditional Non-Aggression Pact with the Empire of Japan. Maintaining it no longer has interest in Mainland China. (Mod)

 

Economic Affairs

 

More support would be given into the electronics industry, seeking to build one what was there domestically and create a manufacturing base for cheap but reliable electronics of the era following the Kaizen model of management. Looking into Companies like Sony and Toshiba to grow them into proper Zaibatsu and encouraging Mitsubishi to branch out and diversify their business as Japan's leading Zaibatsu (Mod)

 

The Japanese presence in the Soviet Free Economic Zones would be carefully maintained and profits sent back to Japan (Mod)

 

Military Affairs

 

Further expansion to the Navy would be sought, the creation of new Carriers is of paramount interest to Japan so it can maintain itself as the third largest and third most powerful navy ahead of Europeans. (Mod)

 

The Japanese would seek to begin building the Jet Fighters it co-developed with the United States to begin phasing out propeller fighter aircraft in Japan (Mod)

 

Research Affairs

 

In line with Japanese policy of expanding its universities and STEM, it would put more emphasis and research into it. (Expanding Research Slots, Mod)

 

The Japanese would seek to research improved Submarines to match its counterparts across the world. (Mod)

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The second half of 1947


 

The Death of Stalin

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The news was almost out of nowhere most most Soviet Citizens.  The heavily censored press had made no mention of Stalin’s sudden illness.  General Secretary Stalin, the leader of the USSR for over two decades was dead.  This news, however, was no surprise to the politburo. The scheming had taken no pause to mourn for the dead glorious leader.  Over the past spring months during Stalin's illness, it was no surprise to see one’s comrades turn up missing and stricken from official records. From the infighting, three clear candidates emerged:  Gregorii Malenkov, Stalin’s deputy secretary, Lavrentii Beria, the head of the NKVD, and Nikita Khrushchev.

 

Clearly though, the odds were stacked in somebody’s favor.  Malenkov, as Stalin’s deputy arrived fashionably late to the part Congress convened nearly a day after Stalin’s death.  Beria had already taken the stage, taking his prerogative to denounce Stalin and announce his own vision for the Soviet Union.  He came to a stuttering halt as behind Malenkov, Red Army Guards stormed the Supreme Soviet. The room fell silent as Beria was dragged off by two particularly burly fellows.  Select members of the crowd were picked out by the Guards and hauled out of the room, including Khrushchev. The stunned Supreme Soviet stood dead silent, the rustling of the Guards’ boots filling in the previously booming speech.  

 

Malenkov took the stage, surrounded by an escort. A stunned Supreme Soviet did the only thing they ever could do, with their subordinate attitudes from Stalin.  They clapped and they cheered for half an hour until Malenkov waved them down.

 

“There has been an attempted coup against the legitimate government of the Union of Soviet Socialist republics, by the traitors in the NKVD led by Beria.  The enemies of the people have been apprehended across the USSR. I will lead this peaceful transition of power, but until I can be sure that these seditious influences have been entirely rooted out, I will enact a state of emergency in the USSR.”

 

With the support of the Andropov and the army, Malenkov secures his position as Stalin’s successor and Premier of the USSR.  Andropov is appointed to lead the new combined KGB, which immediately assumes directive over the NKVD to prevent any of Beria’s loyalists who may have escaped capture from taking power.



 

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Malenkov’s New Course

 

With the shakeups of the Stalin’s succession, there have been some shake-ups to Soviet Policy.  Malenkov praises Stalin in his first official speech as Premier to the people of the USSR, and announces how far the country has come under his great leadership.  He announces the successes of Stalin’s 5 year plan, and declares 1947 to be the start of his own 5 year plan. “Marshall Stalin has modernized our army, proving it to be a fearsome fighting force.  He has placed our military industry number one in the world and made our education system world-class. He will be greatly missed by all.”

 

“Today marks the beginning of the New Course.  It is you, the workers of the Soviet Union, who I labor for!  We must develop the rich lands of the Volga and the Ukraine to sustain ourselves.  I will focus on raising standards of living within the Soviet Union. A washing machine and a dryer for every family by 1955,” declares Malenkov.  “Like our nation’s eternal father, Lenin, I will embrace a a new economic program for the Soviet Union. We shall continue to grow our industry, but level off military investments in favor of consumer goods.  The Soviet Worker is the most industrious, and for his efforts the motherland will reward him.”

 

September 1947 marks the beginning of the second New Economic Policy, as pioneered by Vladimir Lenin decades past.  The USSR now permits the operation of small scale enterprises, such as consumer goods stores, restaurants, etc. It is hoped that this limited private enterprise, with  investment and limited oversight by the central government can develop consumer goods that can compete with foreign countries and drive forward the growth and efficiency of the Soviet economy. (mod)

 

Under Malenkov’s new direction, the USSR marks a 50% tariff on all goods manufactured under foreign entities to allow their Soviet counterparts to compete with them. (mod)

 

Malenkov adopts an ambitious goal for his 5 year plan.  The reconstruction of Moscow. Now dominated by Stalinist architecture, Malenkov seeks to renew the city by building extensive parks, and greeneries, public monuments to the worker, and public services buildings.  Libraries, new train stations, a renewal and expansion of the Moscow Metro are all on the list.  Public transportation and urban renewal are an important part of a modern city, and will serve to increase the productivity of the Soviet worker.  (mod)

 

Also under Malenkov’s 5 year plan is the modernization of Soviet agriculture.  A keystone of any nation’s success and prosperity, Malenkov declares his intention to put university students to work.  Agriculture majors, engineering majors, etc. are sent on a year long postgraduate work experience to work in the new Soviet private industry.  They will help Soviet farms expand and improve their yields. French methods are studied extensively, and foreign experts are brought in, after some heavy background checks, to teach agriculture.  (mod)

 

Malenkov declares his intention to continue the mechanization of the Red Army.  Although expected to be a longer process, the latest APC design is worked on to be made cheaper with economies of scale and better component production methods so that it can be made more widespread throughout the army.  (mod)

 

The Space Program:

The news of a German rocket going into Space shocked the Soviet Command.  Even Malenkov, weary of large budget projects, doubled down and declared his unconditional support for Korolev and the space program.  “We shall put a rocket into space, and then a satellite, and then a man!” declared Malenkov to thunderous applause. Extra funding is allocated for the development of the Soviet Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering University of Moscow, where specialist engineers for these kinds of cutting projects will be trained. (mod)

 

It is hoped that the Soviet investment into science finally pays off, as graduates of this fantastic new system finally begin to make their way into the high tech Space Industry, enticed by good benefits.  (mod for Space Program progress)

 

Meanwhile, a certain star Russian soccer player enters the Soviet air force.  

 

Foreign Affairs:

Foreign Minister Molotov, a rare retention by the new government, calls for mediation in the conflict between France and Spain.  “Both nations must do their part to avoid a major escalation which puts our hard-fought for peace at risk. The USSR is willing to do its part to prevent a further escalation.  We are willing to host a summit in Moscow to resolve differences.”

 

The USSR agrees to cooperate with Greek scientists in their development of LASER and transistors. (mod GREECE)

 

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The elections are over and in keeping with the Meiji Constitution the Emperor appoints a Prime Minister and his cabinet through Imperial Prerogative. Influenced by the results of the General Election a Liberal Prime Minister will be chosen, His Imperial Majesty would seek to encourage Isoroku Yamamoto the former Admiral to join the Liberal Party and serve as its Prime Minister due to his Liberal viewpoints, Anti-War Stance and Pro-America leanings. It would appear that former Prime Minister and Imperial Rule Assistance Leader Fumimaro would be selected as the head of the Conservative faction, surprisingly distancing himself from the fascists by heading more towards the centre.

 

Covert Actions

 

[Will PM the Mod]

 

Domestic Affairs

 

Retired Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is invited to head the Liberal Party and become the Empire’s first Prime Minister appointed based upon election results. Former Prime Minister Fumimaro is expected to take their position as the leader of the Conservatives in opposition. The Fascists remain a minority. (Mod)

 

The Empire would seek to embrace elements of Korean and Taiwanese Culture now with the new Liberal standpoint. To try and unify the Empire through shared cultural practices with the Emperor now at the centre point of the Empire. (Mod)

 

Diplomatic and Economic Affairs

 

Trade with the Chinese would enter talks, with the Japanese very keen to begin investing in the Country also, having the two economies intertwined will help avoid war in future. (Mod)

 

The Republic of Spain would be reached out towards, the Empire of Japan would offer it recognition if the Spanish would permit the Japanese to set up factories in special economic zones to provide a manufacturing base in Europe for its consumer goods. (Mod)

 

The Foreign Ministry of Brazil would be contacted though not for diplomacy, the Japanese Zaibatsu Conglomerates wish to begin setting up factories in South America, Brazil with its relative stability and economic prosperity is chosen to host some flagship factories in hopes that automobiles, radios and other Japanese products can be sold throughout Latin America. (Mod)

 

Military Affairs

 

The Japanese V2 Rockets had finally been researched, the Japanese would seek to manufacture them. (Mod)

 

The Japanese would seek to manufacture the Jet Fighter it had co-developed with the United States to phase out its existing fighters. (Mod)

 

Research Affairs

 

In line with Japanese policy of expanding its universities and STEM, it would put more emphasis and research into it. (Expanding Research Slots, Mod)

 

The Japanese would seek to enter the space race itself, having a booming economy and understanding of Rocketry it would seek to have the ability to send an object into space. (Mod)

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Roman Empire

 

Foreign Economies

With the massive benefit being seen in nations, three "Liberal Zones" are created in Athens, Sinope, and Ancyra. These zones allow foreign companies to control industry with fewer that they normally would due the restrictions on foreign industry. A special German Liberal Zone is created in Prusa. [Mod/Germany]

Worker Rights

With the major mining incident that happened earlier in the year and the allowance of foreign companies into the country (though only on a small scale), a series of rules enforcing adequate time off, laws implementing over-time pay, and providing insurance in jobs which require it. [Mod]

The Syrian Problem

With tensions in the Levant building up, the U.K. is offered help in relieving the colony both militarily and socially. The H.R.D. is requested to provide humanitarian aid in Lebanon. [Mod/H.R.D./U.K.]

Education System

With the failure of the western-style education system, major members of the education boards across the country are brought together to develop an effective system which would teach all students life skills as well as have them well acquainted with the sciences and humanities. Special science-based programmes are provided in more developed and populous regions. [Mod]

Foreigners

With the recent boom in tourism, a project to build hotels and provide accommodations for visitors in the country is launched. [Mod]

Archaeology

The Greek Archaeology Association is created to manage, document, and teach about Greek history. In Crete, the mysterious Minoan civilisation is investigated. The joined project with Iran is taken further. [Mod]

Technology

More work is put into the L.A.S.E.R. and Transistor-computer. Soviet engineers are offered to help develop these. [Mod/U.S.S.R.]

Other

Austrian citizens who refuse to live under German rule are offered to settle in Anatolia. [Mod]

 

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