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The United States of America

 

A Crumbling Presidency

Following the scandals during the first months of the year, President Long had withdrawn from the public for a short time. Having spent his last years only working to better the lives of Americans, the shock and outrage of the mistakes made by his administration were deeply saddening. He publicly apologizes for where the money had gone from his investments, stating he tried to choose companies which treat workers properly and give them proper rights. He orders all investments that are still pending to be canceled and does not allow the second half of the investment out. Instead, he calls for a one billion dollar investment into the south, to industrialize it and improve its failing infrastructure. Congress would oversee the allocation of the money to ensure its fair dispersion, and the money would be used to reverse the effects of the Mexican incursion on the south. In continuation, President Long would order the temporary suspension of the open border policy to be placed under review in order to determine how great it will unsettle the status quo of America. He ends by stating he will not resign, and instead with continue to fight for the equality of all Americans until the day he is elected out by the democratic process. [Mod for southern investments and apology]

 

The German Empire

President Long takes a hard stance on Germany, calling their actions a threat to the fragile peace being built in the world. He calls for Americans to be cautious and wary, for there is a threat rising and all must be ready to face it. He calls for a strong stance from France and Britain, and that America will stand beside them through it. He states,  “In a time like this it is not for democracies to be fighting amongst each other, but protecting each other from the threats of those who would destroy the world.” He speaks for over an hour, calling Americans to stand together against this threat. [Mod for anti-German sentiment and pro-Long support]

 

Veterans Affairs

Following the decrease in tension worldwide, President Long orders some of the funds going towards the war machine to be routed towards a similar cause, health care for veterans. The hope is with additional congressional funding and some resources routed from the previous war causes, the healthcare program can get off to a good start. [Mod for Veterans health care]

 

The Republican Party

As the campaign season begins to draw near, President Long begins campaigning for his fourth term in office. He intends to continue as President, citing Republican mishandling of foreign and domestic affairs throughout the 1930s. He says, “They would rather Russia and Germany dominate the world than aid democracy, the Republicans see America as an isolated haven for those who are lucky, but we are instead a beacon of hope for the world, one who must defend it from those nations who seek to subjugate it!” He continues for some time, reminding the country of the delicate position it is in and how Republicans or even one of the less progressive Democrats would ruin their progress in the last decade. African American rights would be swept under the carpet and forgotten, while veterans are again left uncared for by a party who oversaw the massacre of hundreds of them. The future of America lies in the hands of President Long, and those who seek to take control will give it back to the oligarchies and only one portion of the American people. [Mod for radical support for Long]

 

The Congressional Wall

President Long scoffs at the Congressional wall that had been built, calling their attempts to stop his reforms an affront to democracy. The Share the Wealth reforms ensured the rights of workers, and did nothing to provide gain to President Long or the entirety of the government, but was instead for the common man. He uses this to show how Congress is not there to support the people but themselves, using their power to help ruin presidents and to enforce their will, all backed by the money of corporations who seek to use the people for cheap labor. He calls for an American insurrection upon Congress for if they will hold Long responsible for a mistake during his presidency, the people should hold Congress responsible for their own corruption and long legacy of self-serving actions. [Mod for anti-Congress support]

 

The National Space Program

Following the German launch of a rocket into space and their growing strength, President Long emphasizes the need for an American space program hoping to grow popular support. He states that with this program the United States can show its supremacy over the imperialist nations, and prove the might of democracy to the world. He hopes to work past the explosion, and show that in order to reach success the United States needs to work through failures which will include potential explosions. Because of this he calls for NASA to put into place safety protocols to ensure no lives are lost during these tests. [Mod for space program support and safety protocols]

 

Research

NASA would use the new fuel research to continue their attempts at putting a rocket into space. [Mod for rocket into space]

 

Satellite technology would get another investment, with a push to get one into space sooner to compete with the Germans. [Mod for satellite tech]

 

The United States begins research on a new submarine, hoping to create a model using a nuclear reactor to power it. [Mod for nuclear submarine]

 

[Secret Research]

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The Federal Republic of Mexico

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Domestic

 

 

Education:

Seeing the limited success of the former education program another attempt is done with another twist to improve the knowledge and education of Mexico.  For now whilst policy on how to improve education was still being discussed in the higher circles a large number of libraries would be funded as well as paying writers to create books to help children learn to read better and create better fiction books to make children enthusiastic about reading. Or at least children who would like to read rather than play on the streets.

 

Corruption:

Seeing the success in clearing the judiciary branch of corruption it will now be used to further clear society of corruption. More specifically government contractors. It would be made sure that government contractors would not use funds the government gave them to work on a certain project would not be put in the contractors own pocket. Except of course the officially agreed upon payment for services provided.

 

The hope is that this would increase the available government budget as in a general term if successful it would mean the funds in a project are more efficiently used.

 

 

Business:

- Unemployed people. Some call them a drag on the state but President Gonalez sees an opportunity. All unemployed individuals are required to go to a registration center. Here they will receive work that more often than not involves manual labor. 
 

Three nutritional meals a day are provided to the people who have registered as unemployed and work under these jobs. As well as a minimum wage. The hope is that with this there will be less unemployed on the streets and unemployed people can sustain themselves until they find a new job. 

 

If this project is too flooded with unemployed beyond jobs that they can be used for any new entrants into the program would be denied. Furthermore, a close watch is put on the project to ensure that the possibility of failure is dealt with as soon as possible before a problem can explode out of proportions.

 

-President Gonalez asks the judges of Mexico together with business experts (who have been proven not to be corrupt and are well-intentioned) to inspect the lawbook of Mexico. The goal of it will be too look into laws that simply complicate business too much and in the end, does more bad than good. The judges and businessmen would then determine which laws would need to be removed to improve the ease with which business can grow.


Note that the plan will not be implemented in this part of the year yet. Thus even if unsuccessful it would not apply to the nation yet and the changes would not be implemented. However, this means that in the term after this one that a second action will need to be done to implement the new laws.

 

-With help with some young minds, president Gonalez creates a new kind of job. Tech consultant. This consultant can be used by businessmen (or more precisely factory owners for now) to know what kind of new technology is on the market and what would help their business grow. The hope is that this will reduce the gap between newly developed technology and business. 

 

 

Research

-Seeing possibilities in the so-called computer made by Turing in the USA the federal government uses its own scientists and funds to develop this so-called technology further. The hope of this computer was that it could process calculations much faster and maybe process other types of information.

 

Diplomacy

 

A Mexican diplomat would be sent to South  Africa He would speak with the nation to discuss the possibility of a trade agreement between the two nations. Specifically stating that Mexico would be willing to reduce tariffs on resources coming into the country allowing Mexico to use it's growing Industry to process those resources into other goods.


It is stated that this would help both nations. Considering South Africa could still send the same amount of resources into the country but would also make more of a profit even if they did not expand operations.

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Saudi Arabia

 

Abdulaziz and his court were flooding the palace. Hierarchal reforms had took place over the past year. The Saudi Commandos, an ever increasing Royal force, had kept careful eye on them all. Abdul had made his own observations, and knew what must be done. His immediate heir was revoked from all rights to the throne. He had already shown he was unable to keep up with the break neck Saudi policy. His brother, Faisal Abdulaziz Al Saud, would become the heir apparent. He was a fan of the modernization, and was zealous in it's policy. Enemies of him and Abdul within the family are swiftly stripped of land and rights. In their place more loyal and capable members of the Saud's are promoted.

 

Life continues on as always in Saudi Arabia. The economy was booming. The Military was modernizing, and so was the infrastructure. It would keep on this way, the now efficient Saudi administration keeping a close eye on everything. The 400 Tanks are split into two groups. The 100 most modern and capable tanks are formed into an armored division. They will act in units of ten, and be used as separate armored unit. The other 300 will disperse throughout the infantry regiments, to act as support units.

 

The Massive U.S investment into ARAMCO half a year ago was greatly desired. They were looking for a oil reserve just like the one currently being used. They would also hire even more Saudi/American workers. By now the industry had received massive investment, and was growing in unprecedented numbers. The Saudis were ready to start building a export company. It would be based in Riyadh, as they look for capable businessmen. 

 

Abdulaziz would also take a historic move, and send invitations. He invited the various priest, tribal leaders, and influential people from across the Middle East. They would meet in the still building Riyadh University. It is there Abdulaziz would promise it's halls were open to any eastern country. The purpose was to feats and celebrate Saudi's growing power. They were almost all British protectorates, and were probably a bit jealous and scared. But the point was to show Saudi Arabia did not see sectarian lines. Any true muslim was allowed into their Kingdom, and would be feasted and celebrated.

 

Actions

Naming New Heir

 

Modernization Continues

 

Forming Armored Division

 

Oil Industry

 

Middle East Feast!

 

Minor Actions

 

Forming first non-recon Aerial unit. Will be comprised of U.K and U.S modern models

 

Saudi Commandos set to increase numbers to brigade strength (4k)

 

Continuing to make Riyadh "jewel of the desert"

 

 

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French Republic

 


 

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French Response!.

Xavier Vallat addresses the people before the old. parliamentary building, donning his traditional military uniform look. “I have been wrong.” Opens the elder statesman “I was incorrect. The real enemy is not communism, the real enemy was who it always was.” The veteran takes a deep breath before continuing “The German menace must be stopped at all costs. The French Republic must protect the homeland and bring honor onto our ancestors!” A press release after makes clear this was not a declaration of war but a call to action for the French People(mod)

 

Internal Affairs

French Propaganda departments begin roaring out anti German materials mod)

Xavier Vallat announces further investment into French agriculture (mod)

Xavier Announces mutual deescalation with Spain, .. (mod)

Xavier Vallat travels to Xavier’s Wall, personally meeting various troops stationed there(mod)

Chinese Scientists coordinate with French ones on the possibility of improving their data lite program.(mod)

The French Republic announces plans to lay down two dozen submarines (mod)

External Affairs

French companies are encouraged in invest in Soviet economic zones.mod


 

Research

The French Government begins research into new germade technology . (mod)

France begins work into smart bomb technology (mod)

GIAT Industries begin a plan to research a new small tank(mod)

French Republic make plans to push young Frenchmen into the STEM fields (mod for tech slot)




 

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Britain

 

Labour Wins The Day

 

A Labour coalition government under the leadership of Atlee has formed with the liberals, On the promise of Peace, A restoration of dying relations and an end to the rise of militantism.

With Atlee speaking to a local newspaper claiming that;

“This government is new and dynamic, unafraid of hanging up her sword after a proud tenure as world police, if that is how global politics dictates. This is why I would like to formally lay out an apology to the American government for the failures of my predecessor for destroying friendly relations, with the hopes of restoring these relations in future months and years!”

 

INTERNATIONAL

 

  • Atlee would release a statement to militant leaders in Syria, to lay down their arms and come to the table to discuss the future of the nation!

  • Atlee would stand from his dispatch box finally on the prime ministerial side of the chamber. Claiming in tune with the American and French governments, to a  lesser degree. Claiming “When liberty is in jeopardy Britain will always do her duty, no matter the odds. For peace must be achieved through pen to paper not guns and bullets.

  • A new trade deal is signed between Britain and Japan with the japanese buying british steel to make it more competitive to the germans.

 

HOME AFFAIRS

 

  • Atlee when first becoming PM made it his policy to have a welfare state established within the existence of this government! A chief priority with plans already being made to make the health service free on demand.

  • A renewed investment put into british steel to continue to compete with the growing german competition

  • Atlee would ask for a reduction in military spending to put towards his new welfare policies. To make Britain a country for all men, not just the rich.

  • However investment is put into rockets and satellite technology to help with the European space program

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The Federal Republic of Mexico

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Domestic

 

 

Education:

-Several universities are constructed and funded across the country by the federal government. The hope is that this will increase the amount of highly trained experts in the society of Mexico. This will hopefully result in making Mexico a more developed country.

 

Corruption:

-A final anti-corruption campaign is done in Mexico. Or more specifically in the Parliament and cabinet of Mexico as well as other minor areas. This is to help increase the people's trust in the government as well as possibly making the legislative machine of the nation work more efficiently and making sure it is not clogged up by corruption.

 

 

Business:

 

-Seeing as the unemployment scheme was successful in how it was organized and designed but previously had a lack of funds more funds are pumped into the project. The hope is that with this unemployment can quickly increase and that the general prosperity of Mexico will increase.

 

 

-President Gonalez wishes to improve the industry of Mexico. He aims to do this by subsidizing start-up companies which are involved in the industrial sector as well as largely lowering taxes in many industrial sectors. Hoping that this will result in more industrial companies developing or already existing businesses expanding. This would hopefully result in creating a manufacturing business that can at least partially compete with the American industrial machine.

 

 

 

Research

- More research is done into developing industrial advancements in Mexico. More specifically research is done to improve Industrial tools and machines

 

-Despite the previous failure in this technology another attempt is made to develop the technology of computers. As it is a technology with much potential that could be quite beneficial for Mexico and could be a product for the growing economy to produce.

 

Counter-Intelligence:

Seeing the need for protecting the domestic interests of Mexico to protect the nation against covert threats both internal and external the Domestic Intelligence Agency is founded or in short the DIA. The goal of the DIA is to defend Mexico against foreign spies, possible criminal organizations inside the country, conspiracy and to keep national secrets a secret. 

The goal is for the DIA to be an organization not responsible to the president or any political group but to work as an independent and impartial agency. Each of the possible applicants will first go through thorough screening and training to see if they are fit to join the agency. 


Military

-Selection amongst the Mexican military begins for a Special Forces unit. For this process, some of the best performing soldiers in the military are reviewed and determined if they have what it takes to go through a rigorous selection progress and to see if they are physically and mentally strong.

 

Meanwhilst both current and ex-generals and soldiers of the military work together to create an extraordinarily hard training regime that will push most men to the edge and determine who can go beyond their limits and become true special forces or if they are to be rejected from the special forces. The hope is that this will eventually result in some at least decent special forces for the government to use

 

Diplomacy

-Nothing to note this year-

 

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The People's Republic of Spain

 

Communism... The true path forwards for the benefit of all mankind, for are not all men created equal? Should not all men have equal rights, equal opportunities? 

 

Such is the belief of Generalissimo Juan Guilloto León, Secretary-General of the URSI. The world was balanced upon a terrifying prepuce, but one thing remained clear. The working man would suffer the most, as he always did.

 

International Relations

-It is announced that Juan Guilloto León met with representatives of the French Republic in Madrid, in a summit that would become known as the Madrid Accords. The Accords saw an agreement reached between the two neighbors, with a trade deal, a special French Economic Zone and French support for Spanish aeroplane research all being key points of the treaty. Most notably of all, the Spanish and French governments have agreed a policy of mutual defense against German aggression. The French and Spanish governments have also agreed to sign a non-aggression pact. [Mod for effect]

 

-The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces that any German Communist who was forced into exile from Germany at the end of the Civil War is hereby invited to Spain. Especially targeted are German Communist Party leaders, who fled the People's Republic after it fell to the Grey Rebels. The Spanish Government has officially declared its desire to host the government-in-exile of the People's Republic of Germany, and also announces that it will arm and train any German who arrives to Spain to volunteer for the Red Germany Expeditionary Force, obviously being formed as an act of aggression against Germany. [Mod]

 

-With the Anschluss of Austria, the Spanish Government officially invites the Spanish Riding School of Vienna to relocate to Spain. Juan Guilloto León, an ardent horseman, is keen to introduce large scale equestrian sports into Spain, beginning with classical dressage.  Governmental policy will see the safety of the Riding School's horses from draft and a large subsidy being paid to further improve what is undoubtedly the world's absolute centre for dressage and equestrianism. [Mod]

 

-The Pope makes an official state visit to Spain, and His Holiness and the Secretary-General agree to continue to tackle discrimination against Catholics (Protestants and Muslims are still fair game though). The Italians will supply industrial specialists to help modernise Spanish civilian industry. [Mod for effect]

 

-In a closed room in Moscow, the leaders of Spain and Russia met in a private meeting. The result;

A military alliance, full military access, a trade agreement and a mutual development pact. This alliance has been dubbed the Moscow Pact. [Mod for Effect]

 

-400 Macchi C.205s, 300 Fiat G.55s, 300 (new Italian fighter-bombers) and 200 R.2005s are purchased from Italy for 73 million.

 

-In addition, the Spanish Army buys - through the Papal and Italian Armies - enough German heavy artillery to fully outfit every division with modern artillery.

 

-500 T-34s, 400 T-34-85s and 400 Il-2 Close Air Support Fighters for 12 million.

 

Education

-Juan Guilloto León declares his unreserved intention to promote education in Spain. New schools are built, and a new curriculum is rolled out with the intention of modernising Spanish schooling. [Mod]

 

-In addition, the Spanish Government announces a new program of University scholarships, instituting a new series of tests that will allow a number of top students around the country to win scholarships to prestigious universities, all fees paid by the Government. The scheme is dubbed 'National Scholarships'. [Mod]

 

-Educational Advisors from the Soviet Union are tasked with aiding the new educational reforms. [Mod]

 

Industry

-Spain begins to modernise her industrial capabilities, prioritising modern manufacturing techniques and quality. They are aided in this by Italian Engineers. [Mod]

 

-Meanwhile, both the railways and the roads receive investment, with a healthy and modern network of infrastructure being required in a successful nation. These upgrades are prioritised in the industrial regions first, but will eventually make their way to other areas. [Mod]

 

-Soviet engineers are given key places in infrastructure and industry projects, being key advisors to the modernisation process. [Mod]

 

Military

-Spain begins to reorganize her military. They are aided in this restructure by the Soviets, who provide not only equipment but military instructors as well. [Mod]

 

-Spanish officers across the Spanish Armed Forces are tutored in modern tactics by Soviet officers, aiming to fully introduce Blitzkrieg tactics. [Mod]

 

-Spanish Military modernisation continues, and military armament factories begin to changeover from producing older equipment to producing AK-47s, Russian infantry equipment, T-34s, T-34/85s and Il-2 Close Air Support. Soviet engineers oversee the changeover and subsequent upgrade of factories. [Mod]

 

Research

-Spanish Scientists begin to develop a new tank - this armoured unit is developed with heavy inspiration from the Russian T-34/85. The Spanish Ministry for War dubs the project "Tanque de Battalia Estánder 1948" or "TBE-48". This is intended to be the world's first main battle tank.

(Based off of this. At the perfect development time. Same stats.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-54/T-55 ) [Mod]

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Roman Empire

 

Domestic Automation

Due to the vastness of the empire and need for vehicles, the auto-mobile industry is grown to accommodate these needs. Domestic companies as well as foreign companies, notably German companies in Prusa, in the Liberal Zones provide vehicles to the populace. [Mod]

Entertainment

Both film and theatre are given a large boost due to the massive tourism with films based on the rich history of Greece and adaptations of plays. Films and documentaries are created with optional English subtitles, and the audience of plays are offered a script in both Greek and English. [Mod]

Black Sea Expedition

With the recent resurgence of the sciences, an expedition is sent to the black sea to study the biology of the region as well as search for rare minerals and unknown species. [Mod]

Fixing Bulgaria

As the great powers have left Bulgaria in a wrecked state, the Tsar and leader of the communist republic are offered to discuss re-joining each other. [Mod]

Technology

With the stagnation of work on computation machines, the transistor is put to work with existing technology such as R.A.D.A.R.s and aeroplanes to improve understanding of how they work. L.A.S.E.R. research is conducted alongside similar physics projects, notably the M.A.S.E.R.. [Mod]

Iranian Railway

A railway between Tehran in Iran and Amed in Roman Kurdistan is planned and proposed to the Iranians to increase trade and travel between the two countries. Minor investments are made into Iran. [Mod]

Other

The Emperor guarantees that if a war were to break out across Europe, those who cannot fight may seek refuge in the empire.

An additional Liberal Zone is created in Lindos specifically for H.R.D. companies [Mod]

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USSR

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The first half of 1948

 

General Secretary Malenkov has secured his place in the politburo with his visionary stance and strong domestic politics.  A new era begins the Soviet Union. Glory to the Proletariat.

 

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Within its industrial sector, under Malenkov’s reforms, the USSR begins a steady push for increasing mechanization.  To ensure the efficiency of its production systems, and the greatest comforts for the Soviet worker, more mechanization will be steadily implemented into the Soviet Industry over the long term 5 year plan. (mod)

 

The largest manifestation of this mechanization will be in the farming sectors.  Soviet policy under Malenkov’s 5 year plan is to overhaul farms in Ukraine. More tractors, combines, and other modern farming equipment will be made available to farmers, as well as extensive training in modern farming practices.  This long term effort, it is hoped, will raise the yields of the vast breadbasket of Russia and create a more sustainable model for food production. Irrigation infrastructure is developed in the region. (mod)

 

In his continue push for quality over quantity in the Soviet Army, Malenkov breaks ground in Moscow for the People’s Air Force Academy.  With air power clearly outpacing many existing battlefield support technologies, the USSR seeks to combine its best and brightest minds in the air force to train the next generation of pilots.  Quality standard tests will determine the sharpest recruits for pilots, and they will be trained in a variety of positions in the Soviet Air Force with an advanced curriculum. (mod)

 

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German Empire

Papen Resigns!

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Papen delivering his exist speech by radio broadcast.

-Reichschancellor Franz von Papen has been forced to resign after a plethora of documents and recordings submerged between him and the late Adolf Hitler, discussing a coup and the planned killings of several key German Politicians, including what many thought to be Papens rival, Kurt von Schleicher. The documents, who were leaked by an anonymous individual to the Hamburg Newspaper, has caused a massive public uproar of all sorts of problems. The National Conservative party was left with no choice but to oust Papen by a vote of no confidence, which was conducted at a unbelievably quick pace. The new Reich Chancellor, to add insult to injury to Papen, was Kurt von Schleicher. Von Schleicher, a skilled orator and speaker, wasted no time to create a special commission to review the papers for crimes, most notably treason, and conspiracy.

 

-Von Schleicher represents a very different person then his predecessor, von Papen. He brings with him his very skilled public speaking traits, whom he has already put to use in the Reichstag garnering support for his first few economic policies. He, in contrast to his rather militarist predecessor, has expressed his wish to focus on the economic aspect of the Empire, stating numerous times the fact that Germany is militarized more then enough, and rearmament is finished. No doubt, Germany will be undergoing radical policy changes in the coming years under the tenure of the new Chancellor.

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-One notable addition to the new chancellor's cabinet is economic minister Hjalmar Schacht. He has served countless times under numerous different presidencies in Weimar Germany, and needs little to no introduction in upper German Governmental circles as a genius in terms of banking and economy. It is the hope of Von Schleicher that he can lead the German Economy upwards, to prosperity and wealth, as is the desire of the majority of the German people. (Mod for economic effect)

 

Integration of Austria!

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-With the advent of the Anschluss, Austria is formally integrated into the German Reich. The Kaiser tours the nation, as well as the new Reich Chancellor, welcoming the Austrians to their Fatherland with open arms. “Today” The Kaiser says in a speech in Vienna, “Is the day that Germans all over the fatherland can welcome our long separated brothers into the Reich, where we may prosper together under one flag, where we may share our land of milk and honey amongst our blood brothers, amongst all those in our race. We, as Germans, have something unique, something that no one in Europe has, and we have it in our blood. We have strength, strength of mind, strength of spirit, strength of body. We will always band together, and succeed no matter where we go, for we are all Germans! Heil Deutschland!”

 

-As a result of Austria’s entrance into the Reich, federal and local elections are held in Austria, and they are given a proportional amount of seats in the Reichstag to the other provinces and states. All ideologies are legally allowed, including Austrian Nationalism, and communism, as they are in Germany. (Mod for Elections)

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German and Austrian officials dismantling a Austrian Border post.

-Germany begins to rewire telephones, construct roads, connect railway lines, and more to fully integrate Austria into the empire.The goal is

for Austria to be simply as a state or province in the German Reich, with the same rights and freedoms as all the other states. (Mod)

 

-Millions of dollars in reichsmarks are invested into Austria to bring it up to par with Germany, improving its industries, updating factories, massively improving infrastructure, renovating old crumbling buildings. Germany has undertaken the responsibility of rebuilding Austria from its civil war and hopefully leaving it in a better state then it had started in as a result of the massive German Investments.(Mod)

 

-A new census is ordered prematurely of the Empire to take into account the massive population addition as a result of the Anschluss. Several key details are requested in the census:overall population, eligibility for military service, and religion. (Mod)

 

-Another important factor is the fact that recruitment offices for the German Military are opened in Austria, hoping to exploit an untapped source of manpower for the military. Austrian soldiers are also invited to serve in the greater German Army alongside their blood brothers. No recruitment efforts are conducted as of yet. (Mod)

 

Colonies!

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-Following negotiations by the Schleicher government with Portugal, the German Empire announces the acquisitions of several colonies in

Africa and in East Asia. This is the cause for much celebration, as Germans still felt quite bitter at the seizure of their colonies in the Treaty of Versailles. A new ministry is made to administer the newly acquired colonies of Southern Angola and Timor, called Deutsch-Sudwestafrika, and German Timor. Former General von Lettow, a man called the Lion of Africa as a result of his actions in the First world war, immediately assumes control of South west Africa as Governor-General and begins to establish a personal connection with the locals, as he did just south of the border, in Namibia.(Mod for effect on Germany)

 

-Immediately after, investments begins to roll into both new territories to exploit the natural resources there for economic profit to the motherland. In Angola, mineral and fossil resources are focused on such as diamonds, iron, and more. In Timor, rubber, agricultural products, as well as copper, and iron. (Mod)

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Germans beginning to transport food and water and establish their prescense in Angola.

-As part of these investments, a portion of the money goes to massively improve the poor infrastructure found in the colony, something which is mostly synonymous with essentially all of Africa. New, pave roads, are build, new schools, better towns, better houses. These are all things that the investments will target, hopefully increasing the quality of life to make it one of the best places to be in all of Africa, especially for the local Askaris. The same is done for Timor.(Mod)

 

-Germany also begins recruiting locals to be part of the Colonial Home guard and protect the colony from both foreign and domestic threats. It is hoped that this will be popular as it provides a purpose, and consistent food, water, and housing, as well as a sizeable pension at the end of service, something which, especially in the poor regions of Africa and South west india, is hard to come by as a result of the extreme poverty that is plaguing both regions.(Mod)

 

Interior Affairs

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A brand new German Porsche on display in Lombardy.

-With Militarization of the country reaching its peak and a brand new administration entering the Reich, the Reich Chancellor believes that it is time to begin to focus on its domestic economy. Therefore, von Schleicher begins to slowly open German Consumer and economic goods to the world, starting with world renowned German Automobile factories and other vehicles in Europe. German Factories begin to set up shop in two regions, Scandinavia, Italy, and the Balkans with the Byzantine Empire. These factories begin to sell not only German cars such as Audi, Porsche, and BMW, but also larger things such as Trucks, or Tractors. “In order to further our people, we must open up abroad, and sell outside, for our profit.” Speaks Von Schleicher in the Reichstag.(Mod)

 

-Scientists and other government officials begin to invest in the millions of different varieties of algaes in the North Sea, following promising reports that prove that this may result in a substantial economic increase. A farmer in east prussia, when casually asked what he uses for fertilizer, he simply said seaweed. After a prominent scientists validated the claim that Algae not only could be used for fertilizers but for many other uses as well, the academic circles quickly went into a frenzy, petitioning the government to invest more into scientific expeditions and research into the thousands of types of Algae in the North and Baltic Seas. (Mod)

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Louis Ferdinand convesing with Factory wokers in Essen-he has not forgotten his blood.

-Louis Ferdinand, the German crown prince, during a trip to Greece to visit his family members coronation as Byzantine Emperor, becomes enthralled with Greek History and people. He even goes far enough to buy an entire island in the Aegean and build a very lavish vacation palace on it, in Greco-Baroque style. He is frequently seen in the various museums of the nation on his trips to Byzantium, and intermingling with the government officials and Greek Aristocracy. He often spends hours in cities such as Mykonos, Thessaloniki, and Smyrna, roaming the cities, and writing poems. He earns the epitaph the “German Lord Byron”.


 

-Germany begins to invest in its domestic air industry. It seeks to create a model of a aircraft that is suitable for commercial travel across Germany and Europe, or atleast the Europe that is not Germany's ally. Domestic runways are revamped to be turned into at least basic airports for commercial air travel. Once Germany sets up a reliable system with safe and efficient planes, it then would start to replicate and distribute ads in local papers. (Mod)

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Two princes, Albert, and Wilhelm.

-Irmingard announces another child, a young blue eyed blonde haired boy named Wilhelm after his grandfather. He immediately becomes loved and adored all across the Reich.

 

-Two ships with research supplies set off for Antarctic and establish a research outpost on the last unexplored continent on the planet. They begin to conduct experiments and tests, as well as document and survey local wildlife, and look for resources that can be used by the Government, including Algae. German academics are optimistic in hoping that Antarctica serves as a fountain for important scientific information and breakthroughs regarding biology, microbiology, and other fields. (Mod)

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German boys in the JHV, on Arms day.

-In Germany, schools begin to offer a class most teenage boys can voluntarily choose called Junior Army Preparation, or Junior Heer Vorbereitung. This class offers an introduction into the German Army, going into basic Army physical training and protocol. Students who complete the course are given a quicker promotion through beginning ranks and useful military expertise. The goal of this class is to prepare those children who want to go into service for the Army, and officers therefore have to spend less time training them and the Army staff could dedicate their resources elsewhere to needed parts of the Army. In the German Scouting Organization, this is also offered. (Mod)



 

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Empire of Japan

 

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The New Prime Minister Isoroku Yamamoto had been sworn into Office and invited to form a Government by the Emperor, Hirohito himself. Followed up by concerns in the outer Provinces and by European Colonies that a fresh batch of Imperialism was on the way, simply due to his former role in the Military. However he was a voice for peace and was anti-war and did not wish to further involve the Empire in the mainland of China and wished to consolidate the Empires current holdings. He would issue a speech.

 

Yamamoto’s Speech

 

“To the Citizens of the Empire and Foreign Officials to whom it may concern, upon my ascension with the consent and invitation of His Imperial Majesty. It is true I was an Admiral of the Imperial Japanese Navy, however I am not a Militarist, I am Anti-War. As strange as it sounds a warrior not wishing for a fight, but I only wish to fight for the defense of the Empire and not its expansion.

 

If the Empire of Japan should be expanded, it will be done through consent, through diplomatic and peaceful means. I only wish for the best of the people of Japan and greater Asia but I will not subject them to war to dominate them. So I say this, to Chairman Chiang Kai-Shek, Prime Minister Vallat, I’m willing to talk about our future relationship, this offer is open to all those wishing for a new relationship with this bustling and prosperous Japan and her dependencies. To the Dutch I will apologise for what was said but a few years ago and hope we can work together in future.”

 

Covert Actions

 

[Will PM the Mod]

 

Diplomacy

 

The Dutch are approached curiously for a new offer concerning the Dutch East Indies, one to intertwine the economic interests of Japan and the Netherlands. The Netherlands would be offered for Royal Dutch Shell and Imperial Petroleum to merge to become Imperial Shell with the Dutch Government holding its 51% stake and the Japanese with 49%, this would include a deal that means Deep Sea Oil Extraction technology would be exchanged between the two Countries. The Dutch being offered 50% of all other mineral wealth in the Dutch East Indies. In return the Dutch East Indies administration and security (Along with the costs) transferred to the Empire of Japan. Yamamoto makes clear there is no threat behind this offer, only possibilities for long term economic growth between the Countries. If declined the matter will be dropped. (Mod)

 

The French and Chinese are offered a state visit by Yamamoto, so the new Prime Minister who is vehemently anti-war can meet the Governments of the two Countries and establish new relations with them. (Mod)

 

Emperor Hirohito offers to meet with Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands to establish friendly relations between the two Royal Families. Hirohito wishing to begin a tour of visiting the world's Royal Families, starting with the smaller but still prestigious Countries that have Monarchies.(Mod)

 

Economy

 

Investments in South America and China would continue, so Japanese Companies can get their footholds on mineral wealth, local manufacturing and supplying the populace with cheap and reliable consumer goods. (Mod)

 

A deal is struck with Spain, the Japanese would supply the Socialist Spanish with weapons, Semi-Automatic Rifles and Modern Submachine Guns in exchange for their value in refined Gold, Silver and Iron to be sold again or made into tertiary goods. (Mod)

 

The Government of Japan would seek to revitalise Japan, namely its cities and highways. Seeking to modernise Japan, hiring Architects and engineers from the United States to rebuild Japan step by step. (Mod)

 

Military

 

The New Design for the Aircraft Carrier would be laid down to create several of this new, highly modern ship to become a symbol of Japanese Naval Power. A ship to exceed the Yamato perhaps…(Mod, in reference to the new design made by Japan in early 1947)

 

Research

 

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

 

Japan would look into the idea of funding the new electronics companies to build newer and modern consumer electronics. (i.e televisions, radios, fridges. Mod)

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Saudi Arabia

 

Abdulaziz was dignified in his anger. He did not rage, did not weep, or turn his ire upon his own. No, he brooded. At his own feast, to honor the new education institute open to all, he was slighted. By radicals never the less, getting into an actual brawl over the Syrian matter. He fully supported his U.K allies, and did not wish to see a Middle East destabilized. And to fight in his own university was to not be forgotten. Belligerent nations like Iran were too arrogant in their independence. In fact Abdulaziz was led to believe it was them who started the whole fight. This would not be taken easily.

 

 In an act of loyalty, Abdulaziz calls upon the protectorates of the U.K to issue a pledge of unity with him. This would have two meanings. One that House Saud stood firm with the U.K. And two being the Middle East would not accept radicals to pop up nations across their territory. The Saudi aggression towards Iran was a byproduct of the growing distrust between client and free states.

 

There was no intention for war however. Business would plow on as usual. To House Saud it was all just politics. The new heir was kept out of sight, quietly being trained and housed. For now Abdulaziz would wait for the bad feeling to pass over. The Oil Export company consumed most of his interest. With the domestic and military sectors on a steady path, they needed less direct control. Now foreign policy was coming more into play. The new Riyadh Export Co. would being it's policy. They would make a standardized measurement system for the amount of oil they were producing. Each barrel will be measured, and it's value assessed.  On the global market Saudi Arabia will finally now offer lucrative deals on barrels of oil. They await to see if any nations take interest.

 

Actions

Pledge of Middle Eastern Unity.

 

Riyadh Export Co. enters the market.

 

Minor Actions

 

Work continues in deal with U.S to build Jet and Tank units for House Saud. Training men for the vehicles also ramps up. With the amount of oil made available and U.S/U.K mechanics the men can train almost around the clock.

 

Highway/Riyadh modernization under full steam.

 

The efficient cogs of government turn to  focusing on smaller towns to foster growth and trade within Saudi's own people/business.

 

Bank of Riyadh begins giving loans for people to get cars and houses in the capital.

 

Recruiting 15k of the best of the reserves to enter regular service. (Totaling to 70k men under arms.)

 

Outfitting Saudi Commando Division with jeeps, and trucks to complement their American Thompsons. 

 

 

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The United States of America

 

The State of the Union

On January 24, 1948, President Long issues yet another State of the Union speech, speaking of the last year, but also of the change of the nation over the course of the presidency. “Long before I held this position, the United States was a beacon of hope to the world, a democracy in a time of monarchies. But not truly free, slavery existed and there was a divide between the common and the wealthy. Things have changed since then. Slavery was ended during our first greatest challenge as a nation, the Civil War but organizations such as the KKK, and at the time the Democratic and Republican parties fought to prevent this. Since then, civil rights have begun to be achieved nationwide, regardless of race or sex. Workers still fight to be protected in some places but now Share the Wealth policies have begun to reach a number of corporations and businesses. Those who still do not respect their workforce, the backbone of their industry will see radical change come in years to come. Share the Wealth policies will be enacted into law whether by my own administration or the next President, forcing a check on the companies which seek to dominate our society, but one thing remains that still empowers them. Congress has long followed the word of the most powerful in America, first the political machines who dominated our cities and voting stations. Then came the monopolies until President Theodore Roosevelt oversaw the breaking down of those as well, seeing Standard Oil and the Northern Securities Company, amongst others broken apart to protect consumers. Now though, Congress is manipulated by the well-off behind the scenes. They seek to stop the Share the Wealth policies from becoming law and to keep the wealthy in their positions high above the rest of American society, but this is not what the country stands for, we fought British tyranny in the 18th century, and nearly a century later we fought the tyranny of the slavers while they fought the perceived tyranny of the federal government. The American struggle has been to prevent this tyranny from cropping up, and we largely have, but now it is rising in Congress. It is time for Americans to put a check on this and to call upon Congress to enact bills which protect and benefit them regardless of race, sex, economic position, or even where they are born. An American citizen is subject to the same rights and the government is here to protect them and maintain those rights and not stand idly by while they are taken away.” He continues for a brief period, railing on Congress’s slow speed and tendency to support the wealthy before returning to the core of his speech, the changes over the last year and his presidency. [Mod for support of Long and his policies and anti-Congressional sentiment]

 

The End of the Long Presidency?

After calling for a continuation of civil rights and the Share the Wealth policies, and nearing the end of the potentially final term in his Presidency, Huey Long pushes to cement his two most important policies. He pushes the Civil Rights Act and the Share the Wealth Act through Congress, demanding they protect workers and the rights of every American citizen, stating that if he should not be elected he expects a swift Republican turnaround of his policies. He accused even other Democrats of the same as if he were not to be renominated it is almost certain the Democrats would pick someone who would please the angered South. He calls upon the American people to fight against the wealth and entrenched establishment within Congress, who seek to rip the rights from the people and ensure wealth and power for themselves. The military has been neglected, minorities are written off as second-class citizens, and workers slowly being turned into the modern slaves, all under the policies of a Congress who does not care. [Mod for Share the Wealth and Civil Rights Acts, as well as anti-establishment support]

 

Research

The Chiefs of Staff order research into a new destroyer class, a new flagship aircraft carrier, and light tanks. Both of the ships would be private entities, while the new light tank would be offered to the Global Prosperity Pact as per the tech arrangement. [Mod for Gearings-Class destroyer, Forrestal-Class Aircraft Carrier, and the M41 Walker Bulldog]

 

The United States would invest in radar technology, hoping to locate ships and planes long before they can reach US shores. [Mod for radar]

 

More funding is put towards improving rocketry and getting more rockets into space, as well as the first satellite. [Mod for space tech research]

 

The U.S. Navy

The navy is ordered to begin building a new navy, centered around the four midway class cruisers with the massive new design as it’s flagship. It would be ordered to be built in the next three years, hoping to complete it by 1951. This new navy would supplement the Pacific Navy, operating directly out of the Pacific colonies and hopefully, new bases in Japan and other nations, including the recent acquisition of a base in German Timor. Requests to purchase basing rights are sent to Japan, Siam, and the Dutch. The navy would consist of the following ships:

One Forrestal-Class Aircraft Carrier

Four Midway-Class Aircraft Carriers (Already Built)

Fifteen Iowa-Class Battleships

Twenty-five Light Cruisers (1947)

Twenty-five Heavy Cruisers (1947)

Twenty-five Nuclear Powered Submarines

Seventy-five Gato-Class Submarines

150 Fletcher-Class Destroyers


 

The Anschluss

In a speech given nearing the end of summer, President Long states that he believes the Anschluss could be legitimate. If the Austrians had voted properly and through democratic process as claimed, then they have the right to integrate with a country who may be able to protect them and provide for them better than any other. In fact, Panama had done the same years before with the United States in a peaceful, democratic annexation. President Long reminds Americans of the real threat in Europe, imperialists, who seek to control the world, not one who seeks to help people who wish to be its own rather than those who strive for freedom. [Mod for German support]

 

The Campaign Trail

President Long returns to the campaign trail, focusing his efforts on his popular base, targeting states and cities with large amounts of working-class Americans, as well as immigrants and African Americans. He would praise the Share the Wealth program, and speak of his dream to pursue equality throughout the United States. He hoped to integrate all races and people within the country indiscriminately, as well as aid in the development of the poorer parts of the country. Meanwhile, Secretary Patton and Vice President MacArthur return to the campaign trail, focusing on military men. They speak of the disparity of the Republican Party, and it’s negligence towards the military. For a long time, the Republicans had a chokehold on Congress and used it to neglect soldiers and veterans alike. The two former generals promise that Long’s America would be one where soldiers are respected and gifted for what they have done for the country, and announce a pension program which hopes to protect veterans from ever falling into poverty. The Veteran’s Security Act would be pushed as a means of protecting veterans with an already provided social security fund, secured via an honorable discharge in the military. MacArthur promises more support for all military men should President Long be re-elected but fears a future where Republicans will simply neglect America’s bravest men. [Mod for Long election support, military support of Long, and the Veteran’s Security Act]

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Holy Roman Dominion

 



 

Spain Joins the Holy Roman Dominion!

Little less than two years ago it was Papal diplomatic will that caused the Spanish Republic to open up the churches and reject the immoral ban on religion. But in little time at all since, relations have increased steadily and after prolonged armament negotiations, Spain has accepted the Papal offer to join the Holy Roman Dominion. Spain is welcomed in loud applause at the Vatican where it is announced, the second communist nation to join the Dominion. This is sure to have a profound effect not only on the geopolitics of Europe but also the very makeup of the Holy Nation.

 

Development Loan

As part of the Dominion's annexation of Spain, a bill comes before The Council of Rome. This will allow each member of the Council to borrow slightly in excess of twenty-five billion dollars in the upcoming fiscal year. After being rubber-stamped by the Kingdoms, Spain and Yugoslavia also approve after little debate. The "Unity Grants" as they are known in English begin. Italy borrows 18 billion dollars to pay for the year’s projects.

 

The Papacy begins the construction of several new railroads. The north sees three new railroads constructed in a circular like fashion and connecting to Rome, this means that supplies will no longer be constricted to just two major rail hubs in northern Italy. The south sees another two railroads constructed along the coastline. The American government graciously buys a 25% stock in the new railroad developments. (Mod for railroads).

 

Along with the newfound railroad construction, the shipping industry is injected with money. The Ports in Reggio Calabria, Genoa and Taranto are expanded with Room for production of many a multitude of ships at a time. Even more importantly, naval facilities are upgraded for faster and more extensive repairs to damaged ships. The Port of Taranto is even expanded for carrier maintenance facilities. (Mod for Ports).

 

Two new oil pipelines begin construction. To begin, the Trieste-Vienna pipeline begins construction to more efficiently export the Papacy's vast oil reserves to hungry buyers such as the ferocious German tank reserves. Secondly, an oil pipeline is constructed between Tirana and Belgrade to better supply the Papacy's Balkan market. (Mod for Pipelines).

 

Lastly, the Papacy buys several thousand German anti-aircraft guns and installs them across Italy, Albania and Spain. Some additional installations remain hidden and ready to shoot down potential aggressors. Particular care is placed on the defence of ports and cities. (Mod for Air Defence).

 

Spain in The Dominion

With Spain joining the Dominion, many terms had to be agreed upon first. The sharing of intelligence, intense military cooperation, mostly open borders, no deficit spending, etc. But the most important and key of which is Spain now mandating weekly religious attendance to it's twenty-seven million citizens. This means that the Church benches are once again full and that morality has re-emerged in Spain. Large lines now line the confession booths and the Church accounts for this. Tens of thousands of "Black Nobility" are sent from Rome to the Church administration in Spain where a massive logistical operation takes place to integrate the Church into the life of the Spanish. Catholic schools and hospitals pop up in the hundreds. (Mod for the Church in Spain).

 

The Papacy, doing its own part, sends billions of dollars to Spain in efforts to modernize the country. RADAR, port construction, subsidized oil export and other measures are used to boost the Spanish government as it joins the HRD and incorporates itself into the economy of the HRD. (Mod for Improvement in Spain).

 

The Italian Federation for Chariot Racing (IFCR), a crown corporation, begins the construction of new Hippodromes across Spain, and even some new ones in Italy. The sport, trying to appeal further to the Spanish people, adds "bullfights" to the equation where two charioteers armed with Javelins must kill the bulls released into the Hippodrome, or be killed. (Mod for Chariot Racing).

 

Ferrari, subsidized by Italy, opens up a factory in Barcelona. (Mod).

 

Italy commits itself to help pay for the long-term improvement of the Spanish navy and port facilities. This being a longer deal, it is not paid for with the Unity Grant money.

 

Lastly, a large military parade is delivered at Valencia, where the multi-nation army marches through its streets and the Spanish and Papal navies give salutes by the harbour. The day is marked in celebration.

 

Papal Diplomatic Tour

Involvement in Spain has not deterred the Pope from going on a worldwide diplomatic tour in which the Papacy promotes faith, peace and goodwill. The Pope visits every major city in Italy, the Balkans and Spain before heading over to the Roman Empire to inspect Constantinople and the remaining Papal soldiers in Central Anatolian bases. While the Pope is in Constantinople the Papacy issues an official statement of support, encouraging investments in “our brothers”. Not done just yet, the Pope visits France, the UK and Germany heavily promoting Catholicism and a de-escalation of conflict. (Mod).

 

The Papal Carrier Plane sits in a Parisian airport by July, the Pope plans on an Americas tour.

 

Holy Roman Dominion Military

The Holy Roman Dominion’s Armed Forces announce “Vision 1955” for the Federation. It imagines Alpine and Pyrenees forts protecting the north, a large reserve with plenty of stockpiled equipment, a navy capable of dominating the Mediterranean and an air force large enough to establish air superiority and launch attacks with a large bomber force. The vision imagines sparing use of Jet Aircraft and new, expensive equipment, but extremely large stockpiles of second-rate equipment. Although progress on this plan has yet to begin for the most part, and more acts as a blueprint for future actions, construction on Alpine forts begin. (Mod).

 

The Papal Navy, as part of vision 1955, announces the construction of 2 New Carriers and 4 New Battleships. (Mod).

 

The Papacy begins a large program of selling equipment to the Spanish Military, providing income and improving the HRD’s self-defence capability.

 

Annexation of Greenland

After much negotiation, the Papacy agrees to buy the territory of Greenland and incorporate it as both an overseas autonomous region of Italy and as a veto-less member of the Council of Rome.

 

The Papacy agrees to pay Denmark 2 million rifles, several thousand machine guns, AT guns and AA guns. Additionally, 50 million dollars are provided.

 

Agreements are made barring development on sacred sites across 50% of Greenland. Additionally: Greenlanders must be trained up and represent 40% of the workforce on any mineral exploitation project, Greenland elects its own Prime Minister, Greenland sets its own taxes, foreign troops in the country may not exceed ten thousand and Greenland can control its own immigrant intake.

 

Papal Research

Naval research takes precedence this turn, research is put into a new model destroyer, heavy cruiser and light cruiser. Emphasis is put onto extensive torpedo firing abilities, sensors and room for future installations. New model ships are shared with the GPP. (Mod).

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