The_Mad_Skylord 28 Author Share Posted December 27, 2019 STEEL HORIZON 1891 After two years of bitter conflict, the War of Gwangnanese Aggression has ended. After a conference in Gwangdon, Praharavkan led allied forces have restored Emmerian territory, and occupied much of the old Peoples’ Republic. The north east of the country, however, has been occupied by the CNSR, who have declared that the Gwangnan SSR has now joined their Confederation. Much of the Gwangnanese fleet fled to the CNSR, and most of the Gwangnanese war criminals also sought refuge and service in the CNSR. The year is a peaceful one, for once. Apparently the imminent threat of all out global war caused many to take a step back, and military spending is at its lowest this decade as cooler heads suddenly prevail. For one, no dreadnoughts are completed this year, and in general military expansion is largely halted - excluding the raising of a Sepoy Division by the Western Skies Trading Company, of course. Disaster strikes in Cumberland this year as the Grand Principality is subject to an enormous terrorist attack. With lax air controls, a dozen freighters loaded with high powered explosives crash into Royal Shipyards, destroying many facilities and wiping out the Klendari dreadnoughts being constructed there. There is widespread international outrage, as many nations pledge detectives and investigators to an international hunt for the perpatrators. The Klendari, though set back in naval expansion for the year, continue to have the highest military expenditure in the world, as the Klendari Sultan continues the expansion of his army, welcoming three new brigades of armour to his service. Perzah, meanwhile, is also expanding the army, adding two divisions of men - armed with the latest equipment (courtesy of Erdimir Industries) - to their army. They have also taken official control of the disputed land from which they dispersed Carnelian settlers. THE VENZEATIC LEAGUE Gas masks will be ready for 1893. King James VII of Brennan gladly accepts trade agreements and closer diplomatic ties to the Venzeatic League. THE EMPIRE OF SYULLIN Syullin rail development continues, and the country is expected to have +1 development by 1895, with continued annual investment. Train engine improvements will be prepared by 1894. THE ARCHDUCHY OF ANDROS-BELLICA Beyond Nikstrana proves to be a decent, if somewhat idle film. While they are praised for production quality and acting skills, the plot is described as somewhat lacklustre. The film just breaks even. The Vosterburg line is expected to be ready for 1893, with such a high level of investment. Mechanisation will be ready by 1896. Steel mill improvements will be ready by 1895. THE KARAKHWA With continued annual investments at this level, it is predicted that there will be a highly capable defensive line in place around Yotal’s Throne by 1893. The raids on the Klendari continue, but they are becoming wise to the ways of the Karakhwa, and 1 Yotal’s Hawk is destroyed, while a cruiser is laid up for 2 years from damage. +9000G Ozan is largely unfit to defend itself from such raids, and quickly its fleet is forced to lurk over her major cities, leaving the Karakhwa free to pillage all around the country. +12000G Valdek manages to fight back a little, this year, destroying 1 DD and 3 corvettes. +5000G Solomon hears tell of a strange yellow man, a former NCO to the Gwangnanese Dominion, hiding somewhere in Cumberland. Cloud Hunter quickly learns of industrialised nations on the south western coast of the continent - the Kingdom of Brennan, Empire of Syullin and the Carieux Nation are ripe pickings. THE EMPIRE OF VALDEK Valdenian anti-Karakhwa measures see some success this year, and they destroy 1 DD and 3 corvettes. -5000G. No deposits are found in the immediate vicinity of the cities, but scouting airships report that they have seen areas that look likely from the air. They are Koibitanese held territories, however. Many nations attend. (Discord) THE GRAND DUCHY OF PRAHARAVKA Submachine guns will be ready for 1896. Better steel production will be available by 1893. +1 steel production in 1893. Fast Battleships prove to be a more difficult topic, and the balance between speed and armour is difficult. 1899. THE GRAND DUCHY OF CUMBERLAND A massive terrorist attack strikes Cumberland. 12 airshipyards are destroyed in a destructive blaze of fire. Thousands are killed and the Klendari ships being constructed disappear in a flash. THE GALLIAN TRADE LEAGUE The V200 Engine will be ready by 1893. +2 Knots for each ship. THE CARNELIAN SULTANATE Mejhai greatly appreciates the gesture, and further pledge their support against the Klendari. With such a large flotilla and such a technological advantage, Zhao Lin Bei swallows his pride, prostrating himself before the Emir Omar, and pledging his allegiance to the Sultan. Perzah responds by flooding their half of the island with troops, moving men to the border and moving their airfleet over the island. However, the real threat comes from the East, as Klendari troops and ships once more gather at Ankeyf, hovering beside the Kesun line… TIERRA ROJA The deaths of the two engineers causes uproar across Tierra Roja! How dare those rascals force poor *El Presidente* to shoot them by their idiotic and cowardly actions! A nation wide group funding attempt sees El Presidente with a brand new, shiny yacht, courtesy of his people! +1 destroyer Trade chat. The outposts are successfully resettled. REPUBLIC OF EMMERIA Emmeria begins the long road to recovering from the scars of the war. It is a conflict the people will never forget, and they look bitterly to their neighbors now. THE WESTERFIELD CONFEDERACY Radio will be prepared for 1892. Mechanised vehicles will not be ready until 1900. Better motorised vehicles will be ready in 1894. The new CAS plane will be ready by 1895. THE JUVERIN REPUBLIC Infrastructural investment provides some returns this year. +1 development. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will (TauFirewarrior) 2464 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Grand Principality of Cumberland Overview Spoiler Leadership: Grand Prince Maximillian Randgritz Chancellor Lancelot Stern Defence Minister Winston Townsend Population: 66,610,632 Economy: Population: 13,000 Settlements: 20,000 Commercial Districts: 36,000 Trade: 15,000 Trade Depots: 63,000 Civilian Factories: 59,000 Upkeep: 15,000 Total Income Before Upkeep: 206,000 Total Income After Upkeep: 191,000, 274,500 (Shipyard Sales) Income After Expenditure: Trade Partners: Carnelian Sultanate Commonwealth of Valdak Grand Duchy of Praharavka Juverin Republic Gwangnan Dominion Tierra Roja Commonwealth of Grenheim Venzeatic League Archduchy of Andros-Bellica Westerfield Confederacy Free Provinces Republic of Emmeria Erdemir Industries Perzah Caliphate of Ozan Technologies: Radios Battlecruisers Tanks Advanced Engines (Juverin Tech) Cities and Towns: Randgritz (Capital, Metropolis): 2 Airshipyards, 1 Commercial District, 1 Trade Depot, 3 Steel Refineries, 1 Vitraium Refinery, 20 Civilian Factories. Armathwaite (City): 4 Heavy Industry, 1 Commercial District, 1 Trade Depot, 2 Steel Refineries, 1 Vitraium Refinery. Bassenwaite (City): 1 Commercial District, 1 Trade Depot, 5 Civilian Industry, 1 Vitraium Refinery, 2 Airshipyards. Oxlease (City): 1 Commercial District, 1 Trade Depot, 14 Civilian Industry, 1 Vitraium Refinery. Gascoyne (City): 1 Commercial District, 1 Trade Depot, 5 Civilian Industry. Salisbury (City): 1 Commercial District, 1 Trade Depot, 12 Civilian Industry. Battenford (City): 1 Commercial District, 1 Trade Depot Tsornluft (City): 1 Commercial District, 1 Trade Depot, 4 Vitraium Refineries, 2 Airshipyards Biggleshire (City): 1 Commercial District, 1 Trade Depot Production: Vitramite Mines: 8 Unit Vitraium Refineries: 8 Unit, 7 Units Used Steel Refineries: 42 Units, 21 Units Used Airshipyards: 18 Units Heavy Industry: 15 Units Resource Stockpile: Vitraium: 3 Units Steel: 2 Units Buildings: Commercial Districts: x9 Trade Depots: x9 Vitramite Mines: x8 Vitraium Refineries: x8 Steel Refineries: x14 Airshipyards: x6 Heavy Industry: x15 Civilian Factories: x59 Army: Infantry: 75,000 Infantry Veterans: 8,000 Mounted Infantry: 10,000 Field Artillery: 200 Guns Tanks: 600 Medium Tanks, Howitzers: 25 Guns Rarefied Sky Cavalry: 81 Fighters Airship Navy: Dreadnoughts: 1 Battleships: 0 Battlecruisers: 3 Corvettes: 10 Destroyers: 4 Cruisers: 4 Heavy Cruisers: 1 Freighters: 9 Upkeep: Army: 5,000 Gold, 2 Vitraium Airship Navy: 10,000 Gold, 5 Vitraium Roleplay: Cumberland had been shocked to its very core, an attack of pure terror against civilian shipbuilders. The Government itself suspects foreign actors, an attack such as this would not be carried out by Cumberlanders on their own people regardless of their political affiliation. The Grand Prince attempts to call the Country together in the face of this attack and pledges to investigate and punish those involved once they have been brought to light. To this effort it is instructed from the Throne for the Ministry of Public Safety and Security to be established to conduct a thorough investigation but also to keep tabs on domestic subversives within Cumberlands borders, though the latter is not made public. The attack itself marks the darkest day for Cumberland since the horrors of the Great War, most of the Navy is recalled to the Home Territories in order to prevent any further attacks on Cumberland Shipyards, a notable exception to this are Colonial Freighters and the HMS Prince Albert, the Randgritz Class Battlecruiser near the New World. Finances are raised and coincidently stretched thin, Shipyards had been a great boon to the Grand Principality and its annual budget. The Klendari had effectively bailed out the Grand Prince by strengthening trade ties and buying up much of the stockpiled resources and production slots in the remaining Military Industry of Cumberland. The bonds between the Government and the Klendari were becoming more and more positive due to this, with the money earned from the new deals the Cumberland Budget is strengthened and are able to rebuild the shipyards, expand the civilian economy and grow the overseas Colonies along with the other domestic reforms that are so desperately needed to increase public security and mourn the fallen shipbuilders. The Colony in the New World in the East is dubbed as the “Prince Albert Islands” with the first Colony being fully upgraded to be dubbed as “Port Albert” in honour of the son and heir of Prince Maximillian and the Battlecruiser that escorted the venture. Actions Twelve Airshipyards are to be constructed to replace that which was lost, in order to recover the Shipbuilding Industry, it is a massive Government intervention. (120,000) A Memorial for those who lost their lives in the devastating terrorist attacks would be set up and the date of an attack is declared a National Memorial Day. Politics aside, all are invited to join the Grand Prince in a vigil. (20,000) The Ministry for Public Safety and Security is set up following the recent attacks and would be given adequate funds to investigate the terrorist attack and be given powers in order to set up safeguards to prevent further loss of life. (37,000) An Outpost in the New World is upgraded to becoming a full Colony. (7,500) Eighteen Civilian Factories are to be set up this year in order to grow the Cumberland Economy. (90,000) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankM1A2 840 Share Posted December 28, 2019 GRAND DUCHY OF PRAHARAVKA A quiet year in Praharavka, all things considered. The war is won, however leaving behind many grudges even to the victor. The Army blames the Navy for allowing the war crime-complicit Gwangnanese Navy to escape into CNSR airspace. On the other hand, the Navy, points blame to the Army for not acting decisively enough and allowing Gwangnanese territory to be absorbed by the CNSR. Other than that, many are content with the outcome of the war. Unlike their less fortunate Emmerian friends across the mountains, Praharavkan troops never went face to face with the horrific gas weaponry employed by Adachi. Nevertheless, a mandate passes in which gas masks are to be issued to each and every soldier, with plenty kept in reserve on the homefront. More tanks roll off the production lines, and the Ducal Administration seeks more able-bodied young men to recruit - seeing now that Praharavka controls a vast stretch of territory. Veterans of the War of Gwangnanese Aggression maintain a permanent station in Gwangdon, while new bloods are drawn to the border with the CNSR, ever so wary of the Red’s next moves. PRAHA INFO Head of State: H.M. Anatoly II Ehrenkhov, Grand Duke of Praha Population: 69,483,338 (12,000g) Trade Partners: (15,000g) 1 Metropolis Saint Abelsburg [Starting Metropolis - 10,000g] (Trade Depot - 7,000g) (6 Civilian Industry - 6,000g) (2 Steel Mills - 6 Steel) (3 Heavy Industry - 3 AP) (2 Vitramite Refinery) (2 Airship Yard - 2 ASP) 5 Cities Rovna [Starting] (1 Commercial District - 4,000g) (Trade Depot -7,000g) (5 Airship Yard - 5 ASP) (2 Civilian Industry - 2,000g) Volna [Starting] (1 Commercial District - 4,000g) (Trade Depot - 7,000g) (3 Heavy Industry - 3 AP) (12 Civilian Industry - 12,000g) (1 Steel Mill - 3 Steel) (1 Vitramite Refinery - 1 Vitramite) Setlava [Starting] (1 Commercial District - 4,000g) (Trade Depot - 7,000g) (3 Heavy Industry - 3 AP) (2 Steel Mill - 6 Steel) (8 Civilian Industry - 8,000g) (1 Vitramite Refinery - 1 Vitramite) (2 Airship Yard - 2 ASP) Berzina [Starting] (1 Commercial District - 4,000g) (Trade Depot - 7,000g) (2 Steel Mill - 6 Steel) (2 Heavy Industry - 3 AP) (13 Civilian Industry - 13,000g) (1 Vitramite Refinery) Tisova [Starting] (1 Commercial District - 4,000g) (Trade Depot - 7,000g) (3 Heavy Industry - 3 AP) (1 Steel Mill - 3 Steel) (12 Civilian Industry -10,000g) (1 Airship Yard - 1 ASP) (3 Vitramite Refineries) Pavlovsk [Built - 3,000g] (Civilian Industry - 4,000g) (1 Vitramite Refinery) (Trade Depot - 7,000g) (Commercial District - 10,000g) Edo (Civilian Industry – 9,000g) (Commercial District – 4,000g) (Trade Depot – 7,000g) Obukhov [Built – 3,000g] Occupation Gwangdon (Metropolis – 10,000g) (Trade Depot – 7,000g) (Commercial District – 4,000g) (Civilian Industry – 13,000g) (Airshipyards – 4 ASP) (Heavy Industry – 2 AP) (10 Steel Mills – 30 Steel) Takarano (Civilian Industry – 11,000g) (Commercial District – 4,000g) (Trade Depot – 7,000g) (2 Vitramite Refineries – 2 Vitramite) (A Heavy Industry – 2 AP) Hanto (Civilian Industry – 3,000g) (Commercial District – 4,000g) (Trade Depot – 7,000g) Nomgon (Civilian Industry – 7,000g) (Commercial District – 4,000g) (Trade Depot – 7,000g) (5 Steel Mills – 15 Steel) (1 Vitramite Refinery – 1 Vitramite) Toksu [Built – 3,000g] (Civilian Industry – 6,000g) (Commercial District – 4,000g) (Trade Depot – 7,000g) Vitraium 8 Vitraium Mines National Idea - PRAC Logistics: Airship upkeep thresholds at 15 freighters, 15 corvettes, 5 DD-CA, and 3 B-CV. POIs: Northern Railroad Junction: +5000g per turn RESEARCH (8 EDUCATION) Active Research: Submachine Guns (Complete in ‘96) To aid in urban fighting and room-clearing, the Ducal Administration approves the allocation of funds towards a new SMG design; prioritizing the ability to quickly put rounds down range and to be cheap and easy to manufacture. 9,955 gold Invested Research 1: Heavy Tank, LV-5 (Complete in ‘93) A conflict of interest between the Leg Infantry and the Armored Cavalry! While the Armored Cavalry requests additional funds for rapid and lightweight cavalry tanks to keep pace with the motorized troops, the Infantry fears that such vehicles will be unable to weather the modern weapons of war. The War Ministry, for now, agrees with the Foot, allocating resources to the R&D of a next-gen heavy tank! Research 2: Greater Steel Output (Complete in ‘93) Research 3: Fast Battleships (Complete in’99) The next generation of dreadnoughts is planned by the Praharavkan Royal Air Corps, with an emphasis on speed - which is expected to allow increased versatility of these superheavy ships. To be fitted with all manners of modern suites and equipment with impressive main and secondary armament. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Upkeep: 8V, 25 Steel Production/Industrial Capacity: (30 Steel, 8 Vitraium, 8 Vitramite, 10 ASP, 15 AP) (Occupation - 4 Vitraium, 4 Vitramite, 30 Steel, 4 AP, 4 ASP) Income: 213,750g (Population - 13,000), (Trade Partners - 15,000), (25% Trade Bonus - 3,750), (Metropolis - 10,000), (Commercial Districts - 32,000g), (Trade Depots - 56,000g) (Civ. Ind. - 75,000g), (Northern Railroad Depot - 5,000) (City - 6,000g) Occupation Income: 108,000g 267,750 -9,900g, -8V from Aerial upkeep -4,000g from infantry upkeep -1,000g, -1V from tank upkeep -1,000g, 1V from plane upkeep +2,000 from treasury +14,800 from steel exports -10,000 buying production from Gallian [10,000g] Constructing Trade Depot in Obukhov [10,000g] Constructing Commercial District in Obukhov [20,000g] Constructing 2 Mines and Refinery in Obukhov [50,000g] Constructing 10 Civilian Industry in Obukhov [35,000g] Constructing 7 Civilian Industry in Pavlovsk [7 ASP, 26,000g] Constructing Rovna Ro-90-class Carrier; PRN Kolupayev [5 ASP, 21,000g] Constructing Dreadnought; PRN Obeysobakin [2 ASP, 2,000g] Constructing 6 Freighters [3 AP, 7,000g] Constructing wing of Lisenka Li-3s [6 AP, 12,000g] Constructing 2 Wings of Bombers [5 AP, 35,000g] Recruiting 5 Regular Infantry Brigades [1 AP, 6,000g] Recruiting 1 Regular Light Infantry Brigade [10 AP, 18,000g] Constructing 2 Brigades of Kostilov T-89M Tanks [12,000] A purchase. [54,000g] Away. ((MOD)) As the Klendari had once done to refine their doctrine, in turn Praharavka requests to send observers to the Klendari Sultanate – in the face of continental war in the south. Though indifferent to the Klendari, Praharavka leaps at the chance to to develop new armored warfare concepts from a preeminent mechanized power. ((MOD)) SEVERAL COLONIAL EXPEDITIONS ARE LAUNCHED Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devland99 180 Share Posted December 28, 2019 (edited) The Gallian Trade League New Years Busy Population: 52,860,400 Gallians Nation’s Yearly Expenditure Budget: 237,800 + 20,000 from previous year Galcoins + 14k from AP , 2 Steel, 11 ASP, 0 NP, 14 AP (15,000 GC) 3 Vitraium refineries are built by Qavick to deal with the increasing military pressure placed on him by Steddards military. (56,000 GC, 11 ASP) 5 Light Cruisers are built to add more screens for the growing trade fleet alongside 3 more freighters for trade. (100,000 GC) 20 Vitramite mines are immediately purchased, planned and built by Qavick. (50,000 GC) 10 Civilian Industrial districts (45,000 GC) 150,000 T3 National Guardsmen are called up to join those already standing and better do their future duties in the next year. (6,000 GC Saved) Research Expenditure: 1 Slots [Slot 1] [V200 Engine] The second generation Vitreamite engine designed to give great altitude and speed to the Airship fleet. This is the first technology set to be worked on by the Amanda Wright Flight technologies. 1893 Completion Date Edited December 30, 2019 by Devland99 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimBeard 46 Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) Westerfield Confederacy The vast open prairie was a stunning vista for all new comers. Usually they could see herds of cattle and horses ranging on all the grass. Hamlets and small towns littered the land, many populated by even just a dozen. Ranches and farms took up acres upon acres, and where many newcomers would end up. Generally the trains were for the rich and military. Most travelled by wagon, horse, and their own feet. General Joe Brayden speculated the Ceylon conference and watched the other occupants of his train car. Many were businessmen and pastors of powerful churches. They had taken Westerfield’s offer just like any other class. All sorts of nations were represented in just this one cart. Eventually the train reaches the capital of Rurick’s Ridge. The capital was a proud testament to Westerfield’s roots. The city hosted a vast population for the prairies standard. It was all situated along the spine of a large ridge spanning a few miles. The gently sloping sides of the ridge formed to a gradual flat and level top. It was an odd sight in the otherwise flat land of grass. And it was an odd engineering feat indeed. It had been artificially made by a prospector of the name Rurick. What was truly unique about the place is it overlooked a massive battleship graveyard. Westerfield was host to many vast air-fleets. Many recruitment ships to suck up manpower from the land. The largest battle had taken place right over the now sprawling Capital. As Joe Brayden takes this all in, he steps off the train stations platform. His business for now was not in the Capital. President Bixby and the cabinet knew about the failures at the Ceylon Conference. His new task was in front of him, camped in a large pasture near the city. The Confederate Army was a small but proud one. Full of firebrands and veterans of the Great War. Many did not want to fight in that terrible undertaking. But now they volunteered to serve the Confederacy. However a order from the Government and Secretary of War had a tall order. General Brayden and his staff are prompted to begin a complete overhaul. This small army of half sheriff/half troopers will be formed into a proper army group. The first of many needed to defend the vats swathes of land already settled. Let alone the open land that lay all around..... General Joe Brayden and his staff riding into camp -Circa 1892 Income; 113,850 Gold, 8 AP Population; 51,500,000 Mod Actions *In other news Westerfield’s open arms immigration policy continues. Every immigrant is promised some form of payment to help them travel here. There is land aplenty, each citizen guaranteed a plot of land. All with enough acreage to sustain them and have excess to sell. They will own it in their own name, and gain full citizenship. They can vote, join the military at any rank based on merit, and even rise in the ranks of government. [-3,850 Gold this year for transport fees to Westerfield.] Financial Actions 12 Commercial Industry -60k 1 Heavy Industry -7.5k Recruiting 20,000 Regular T3 Infantry -28k Recruiting 200 Field Artillery -12k Establishing an Outpost south of Last Hope. This effectively lays Westerfield’s claim to the southern tracts of vitramite rich prairie. Many settlers and a garrison are sent to start civilizing the area. -2.5k, +5k Regular Infantry Paying 2.4k to Tierra Roja for 2 battleships. Trade League of Gallian 4 AP for 4k Passive Research [Mod Please] Slot 1; “Flak Anti-Aircraft” A improved version of the outdated Great War AA the Confederacy currently possess. This new model will be built to fit to trucks, to allow for their swift transport. It will use Flak as ammunition, and designed to counter Fighters and Bombers. Edited December 31, 2019 by GrimBeard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krefarus 65 Share Posted December 31, 2019 THE EMPIRE OF VALDEK Year 1892 _________________________________________________ [No RP, encounters yet to be resolved] _________________________________________________ Actions Financial Actions: -Standard economic Investment (10,000) -Two new commercial districts spring up in Tianqin and Heifei (20,000) -Six new vitramite facilities are opened (60,000) -Four new airshipyards are opened (40,000) -A vitramite node is claimed on the Volta-Solvanese border (2,500) --- -Two Eliskan (Randgritz) Class Battlecruisers are ordered (40,000) + (10,000) -A single dreadnought is commissioned (21,000) -Two destroyers, and one cruiser are constructed (18,000) --- -300 of the latest medium tank models are ordered from Vuot Armaments. (24,000) -A division of Mountaineers are raised, along with all the accompanying support equipment. (32,000) -Eight brigades of native infantry are raised throughout the colonies. (40,000) --- 1k into the treasury Mod Actions: -A vast portion of the White Fleet continues its anti-piracy operations against the Karakhwa raiders, additional material is also brought forth to aid in these efforts. Additionally, due to the vast surplus of material, efforts are made to defend the channel as well, attacking Karakhwa ships on sight, no matter their destination, before they arrive, or after they leave laden with loot. [175 Howitzers, 795 UAM 89s, 3 Fast Dreadnoughts, 2 Dreadnoughts, 3 cruisers, 16 destroyers] -The Valdenian West Koibita Company passes a number of reforms, officially creating a Colonial Army. Included in this is legislation regarding ‘Sepoys.’ Native soldiers are treated significantly better than their counterparts. Given standard shelter, amenities, food, leisure, pay, as well as many rights not afforded to other colonial subjects in a bid to decrease the chance of future revolts. - Research: -Project Holster begins (27,000) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanderaw 161 Share Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) THE SARDIAN PACT A spectre is haunting Sardia - the spectre of Klendar. Who among us has not felt its choking grasp, or lived in fear of its hired bandits? Only through steel and bloodshed has Sardia been freed, and still the Klendari remain unsated. The new sultan has moved warships and soldiers to our borders. He has funded piracy, not just of our nations but the world over. His lackeys have made baseless claims to our sovereign land, and attacked our citizens with their armed thugs. His manner is haughty beyond reason, his demands insulting as they are ridiculous. With every year he gathers his strength, and to all of us his intentions are utterly transparent: the continued enslavement of our fair continent. The sultan understands only force, but his days of supremacy are over. Sardia requires a new system, one built on mutual need and mutual prosperity. Sardia requires that men no longer bow to tyrants, but stand united in the face of aggression. For these reasons, we gather in the ancient city of Sard to agree to the following founding articles: ARTICLE I: WAR. -An attack on one is an ATTACK ON ALL. -The pact may declare an offensive war with the support of at least ALL BUT ONE full member. ARTICLE II: PEACE. -Each full member retains ABSOLUTE authority within their borders. -All disputes between member states (vis-a-vis territory, tariffs, extradition), shall be mediated and resolved by the Pact Arbiter, duly appointed by a simple majority of full members. -The Pact Arbiter is responsible for negotiating treaties with outside powers. All such agreements must be confirmed by at least ALL BUT ONE full member before becoming legally binding. ARTICLE III: UNIFIED COMMAND. -Pact headquarters are to be established in Sard, to facilitate efficient coordination of member capabilities. -In the event of a general war, all national militaries shall be subject to a unified command structure under the command of a Field Marshal, duly appointed by a simple majority of full members. May the Pact prosper. SIGNATORIES His Majesty Abdul I, Sultan of the Carnelian Coast Kalifata Darius i-Nazr His Grace King Amenamen XII of Baresh His Grace, King Ashtzaph III of Mejhai Levander Bixby, President of the Westerfield Confederacy Edited January 1, 2020 by Zanderaw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickando 3385 Share Posted January 1, 2020 The Archduchy of Andros-Bellica as it was the Year of Our Lord, 1892 -+- The choir of cannons, the beating of footsteps upon far-off paths. In 1892 the Archduchy of Andros-Bellica had, with a little assistance, made for itself a place among the colonial powers of the world. With great pride, the second son of Archduke Karl Fredrik had claimed for his father a far-flung nation to rule over, and soon the old circles of Anlundic noblesse found themselves filled with rumors of the Bellicans preparing to reclaim their ancient imperial title. -+- YEAR IN REVIEW, 1892 -+- 3 Jan. | Nationally, the airshipyards churn, but not for Bellican use – it soon becomes obvious that they’ve been leased to Modevia for the year! 5 Jan. | Two more light infantry brigades of well-equipped regulars are raised, even as Bellica begins military-industrial expansion, opening yet another steel mill and three more armament factories. 20 Feb. | The buildup of the Vosterburg Line continues – this year, they pay 5.000 ABM and dedicate a vast majority of their military capacity [10 AP] to its construction, building stationary artillery, preparing reinforced concrete and bunkers, and setting up barbed wire lines. [Total: 15.000 ABM, 25 AP] 16 May | The End of an Era is set to debut, with total investment of 7.500 ABM. 20 Aug. | 20.000 ABM is sent to Modevia for the third year in a row. 9 Sep. | In the Azhoni capital of Okuoka-kyo, the fairly large, and now quite empty, region centered around where the Shogun’s palace once stood is turned into the Okuoka Palatial District. A giant, walled off region with a moat is split into two further regions – Okuoka Castle, and the Governor’s Palace. Okuoka castle is built in the local style, complete with its zen gardens, tiered architecture, and interior decorations (including rows of half-destroyed armor taken from the bodies of the defeated), but has been modified slightly to allow for modern infrastructure, such as electricity and sewers. The Governor’s Palace is separately walled off, and protected by concrete-reinforced bunkers, barbed wire, and dozens of well-armed patrols, and is a Bellican-styled palace and blocks of townhouses, for the Bellicans deployed or assigned to actually govern the colonial nation. The Governor’s Palace is inhabited by Aaren vi Lovken, Military Governor of Azhon, and his subordinates. 12 Sep. | Bellican schools are chartered in each of the major Azhoni cities, 500 ABM towards each for a total of 1.500 ABM, where the locals are taught the language and customs of Bellica, and that, while a second class citizen of the mighty homeland, they are still a part of its glorious empire, and shall share in its spoils whilst being allowed to keep their own ways intact in general. It appears Bellica has chosen the route of slow, kind integration! Notably, Anlund, and Bellica in particular, looks slightly bigger on these maps than it perhaps actually is... Every Azhoni official and warrior class family’s children are forcibly enrolled in these courses, or must take tests to prove their knowledge of it should they live in the countryside. 13 Sep. | In exchange, a few lower-level Bellican nobles, generally distant relatives of barons and counts, are sent to Azhon, where they are to partake in local customs and rituals, and learn the ways and techniques of the warrior class therein. A Bellican clan is formed towards this venture, the Okuoka, under Prince Cassian Markus and his chief retainer Vasily Aarenov vi Lovken, made up generally of Androsian duelists, and soon begins to recruit a selection of able warriors of average repute or better that had lost their masters in ritual battle. Their clan markings are two cranes, and between them the character for Bellica in Azhoni. All within the clan, even Cassian, are to wear the clothing, arms, and armor of the warrior class, ride Azhoni horses, and live within the Okuoka Palatial District’s castle. The castle is furthermore guarded by five thousand Ashigaru musketeers. 18 Sep. | The Ministry of Commerce approves 30.000 ABM towards building Trade Depots in the newly acquired Azhoni cities, hoping to foster, well, trade between the Azhoni and their benevolent overlords. 3 Oct. | An outpost is built in northeastern Andros. It’s used as a radio station, mostly, sending out music broadcasts to nearby nations, and protected by 20 Bellican Howitzers and a brigade of light infantry. -+- OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE NATIONAL MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR -+- Approx. Population Growth Est. Population 1 Jan. 1891 | 45.337.286 Est. Population 1 Jan. 1892 | 46.244.032 Est. Colonial Population | 25.000.000 Metropolitan Centers and Cities Bellograd [Capital, Metropolis, Bellica] Lovken [City, Bellica] Vosterburg [City, Bellic Strip] Andrograd [City, Andros] Poval [City, Andros] Klennetsboro [City, Andros] Industrial Centers V Mine, Bellica V Refinery, Bellica Heavy Industry, Bellograd Heavy Industry, Andrograd Heavy Industry x5, Vosterburg Armaments Factory, Vosterburg [POI] Airshipyard x3, Vosterburg Airshipyard x2, Bellograd Steel Mill x3, Andrograd Fortifications and Other Development Civil Development, Bellograd [5.000 ABM] Bunker Line, South Bellica [5.000 ABM] Other Projects The End of an Era [Movie][6.500 ABM][Due ‘92] National Income Metropolitan Taxation | 10.000 ABM | Bellograd City Taxation | 3.000 ABM | Vosterburg Civilian Taxation | 8.000 ABM | 1.000 ABM per 5.000.000 Commercial Districts | 24.000 ABM | Bellograd, Andrograd, Poval, Klennetsboro, Lovken, Vosterburg Civilian Industry | 5.000 ABM | Bellograd x5 [Entertainment] International Trade | 10.000 ABM | Greater Modevia, Commonwealth of Grenheim, Free Guilds of Estfeld, Tsardom of Pozharin, Republic of Volta-Solvan, Republic of Tormina, Venzeatic League, Grand Principality of Cumberland, Free Junta, Republic of Sorent Trade Depot | 30.000 ABM | 10 Partners = 5.000 ABM per Depot, 6 Depots | Bellograd, Andrograd, Poval, Klennetsboro, Lovken, Vosterburg Airshipyard Leasing | 10.000 ABM [Modevia, 5 Steel 5 Airshipyards Occupied] Beyond Nikstrana | 5.000 ABM Total Income: 105.000 ABM National Upkeep Military Upkeep Halved [National Idea] Army Upkeep, Infantry | 500 ABM | 40.000 Men Army Upkeep, Howitzers | 500 ABM | 175 Howitzers [500ABM/100] Naval Upkeep, Med. | 500 ABM | 1D, 2HC [500ABM/3] Total Upkeep: 1.500 ABM National Expenditures Steel Mill, Andrograd | 2.500 ABM Heavy Industry, Bellograd, x3 | 22.500 ABM Light Infantry x2 | 12.000 ABM [T3 Regular], 2 AP Bunker Line Upgrading + Expanding to Andros | 5.000 ABM, 10 AP [Total: 15.000 ABM, 25 AP][Expected ‘93] Trade Depot | 30.000 ABM | Okuoka-kyo, Kotegawa, Imajima Azhon Colonial Governance District, Okuoka-kyo | 5.000 ABM Further Funding for End of an Era | 2.500 ABM [Total 7.500 ABM][DUE THIS YEAR] Outpost | 2.500 ABM Payment to Modevia, 3/10 | 20.000 ABM Teaching Azhon civilization | 1.500 ABM End-of-Year Reserves 105.000 ABM | Income - 1.500 ABM | Upkeep - 102.500 ABM | Expenditures 0 ABM | Reserves -+- OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE NATIONAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION -+- [Education 6 | Army 10 | Aviation 5] Completed Research | Radio, Bomber Wing, Armored Brigade [1] – Research into mechanization of infantry brigades [Mechanized Research][Started ‘91][Due ‘96] [2] – Project G-8 [Started ‘90][Due ‘93] [3] – Research into the improvement of steel mills for higher output [Started ‘91][Due ‘95] -+- -+- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sovereign_of_Solaris 39 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Republic of Emmeria 1892 The war has finally come to a close, and the time to rebuild has arisen. Homes and cities may be rebuilt, however families and the people of Emmeria has been struck with a wound perhaps not even time itself could heal. Tens of thousands of people have been mercilessly slaughtered. With the Communists having fled, been jailed or killed. Arthur Cook and his Emmerian Nationalist Party have begun attacking anyone either publically or verbally if they are of Gwangnom or Kandistani descent. Claiming that the northern Kandistani are no different than the barbarian tribes they once were made up of. His popularity amongst the populace has grown as many see him as a stout and unmoving man. However another group has arisen, with the war over. Colonel Ashton Rézia having retired from his command holds much loyalty from the citizens who served under him. While many Traditional Emmerian’s also support him as a member of the Rézia family. Now that the war is over elections are soon to come in 1894. The Emmerian Nationalist Party and the Emmerian Royalist Party both hold Emmeria’s future in hand. Soon the Republic will see who earns its leadership. -------------------------------------------------- ----------- Emmeria Info 60,713,867 Emmerians POI: Fields of Emmer +1% Growth 6 Cities Gracemeria (Metro-Capital): 3 SM, 3 HI, 1 TD, 1 V M/R Stratford (City): 1 SM, 1 TD Grand River (City): 1 SM, 5 HI, 1 TD Vulcan (City): V M/R, 1 TD, 6 ASY Glendale (City): 2 SM, 1 TD Sanctuary (City): V M/R, 1 TD Income/Production 7 SM: 21 Steel 3 V Mine & Refinery: 6 RV 6 ASY: 6 ASP 8 HI: 8 AP Metro 10,000g 6 Trade Depots: 30,000 +5%= 31,500 6 Commercial Districts (Gracemeria, Grand River, Glendale, Stratford,Vulcan, Sanctuary) 36,000 30 CI: 30,000g 2 City: 6,000g 60m Pop: 12,000g Trade - 11,550 + 5% = 12,125g Colonial Trade: 8,000g Steel Sale: 15,300g Verna Rep: 60,000g Naval Upkeep: -7,000g/5V Army Upkeep: -9,000 Total: 204,925 ---------Actions-------- Harsh Lessons learned from the war against the communist and Gwangnam Invaders. Fighting in the valley and fields requires armed and mobile forces. Emmeria attempts to create their own mechanized vehicles for quick transport and offensive capabilities (1R, Mod) As Emmeria continues to benefit from its Steel production they begin work in creating a more efficient process with modern tools and machinery. Hoping to allow facilities to produce more than they already do. (1 R, 93) Emmerian Medical Care is given attention, infections from injury or poor care still plague people of the world. Scientists and Medical Researchers are tasked to find a way to combat infections. (1R, 97) With peace having been won, even at such an atrocious cost The Free Man’s Army is disbanded any the few hundred thousand citizen soldiers turn in their equipment. East Port constructs a Trade Depot and Commercial District (20,000g) 36 Civilian Industry is constructed (180,000g) 4,925 unused Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catostrophy 111 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Tierra Roja Too caliente for you, Cabron?: 25% bonus profit to trade and trade depots due to delicious spices.Economy 10: 25% bonus to trade profits. Dollarydoos:Capital of Zapta Villa: 10,000 pesos,Cities: 6000 pesos,Population: 12,000 pesos,Civilian Industry: 80,000 pesos,Commercial Districts: 24,000 pesos,Trade: 22,500 pesos,Trade Depots: 63,000 pesos,Puerto Riquez: 10,000 pesos,-Upkeep: -8,000 pesos,-Battleships sold!: 3200 pesos,Total Spendaroonies: 222,700 pesos Production Assets:-Airship Production: 15ASP-Ground Forces Production: 10AP -Naval Production: 5NP-Vitarium Mines: 10-Refined Vitarium: 10 (5 used)-Steel units: 36 (27 used) -The city of Alvaro receives an influx of resources, as heavily-armed traders start flying to the new world. The business opportunities are considerable with the coming hordes of prospectors and explorers. (-20,000 pesos towards a Trade Depot and Commercial District in Alvaro) -Industry similarly begins to boom in Alvaro, with a whole new tequila culture growing among the colonists. (-20,000 pesos towards 4 Civilian Industry in Alvaro) -God, how can I keep writing about stuff happening in Alvaro? Everything I’m building this year is going in this stupid city. (-20,000 pesos towards 2 Heavy Industry) -See?! Look how much **** is in this stupid city. **** Alvaro, man. (-30,000 pesos towards three Airshipyards) -Okay, something actually different. I’m motorising/mechanising all of Tierra Roja’s ground military. I think it’s a good idea to get ahead on this kind of modernisation for the future, especially now that I have decent roads to facilitate vehicles. May as well use all that production for something, right? (-12,000 pesos and 12AP towards motorising 5000 infantry, 200 pieces of field artillery, 50 howitzers, and 1 Grandes Cannones) -I’m not too sure how to balance a fleet in all honesty. Heavy on mid-tier ships seems like a good idea because I feel they’ll have a longer shelf-life than the super-heavies. Maybe I’ll also get a smattering of destroyers and corvettes to defend against “””certain people””” partial to raiding trade lanes. (-33,000 pesos and 6ASP towards 3 T3 cruisers) -I’m not too certain if heavy cruisers will last all that long in the grand scheme of things, but I’m hopeful that they’ll be obsolete a bit later than dreadnoughts. (-36,000 pesos and 9ASP towards 3 T3 heavy cruisers) -A destroyer I guess? I need more ASP. (-9000 pesos and 2ASP towards 1 T3 destroyer) -Project Red. (-20,000 pesos, total of 60,000 pesos invested) -The Mosquito Project. (-20,000 pesos, total of 80,000 pesos invested)2700 pesos are sent to El Presidente’s personal bank account. Land Forces: 30,000 T3 regular Infantry, 15,000 T3 regular Light Infantry 200 artillery pieces, 50 Howitzers 1 Grandez CannonesTotal Upkeep: 1000 pesos Air Forces: 9 Freighters, 8 Corvettes, 5 destroyers, 7 Cruisers, 2 Heavy Cruisers, 2 DreadnoughtsTotal Upkeep: 7,000 Pesos, 5 vitarium Investments: Commercial Districts: 7 Trade Depots: 7 Airshipyards: 17 Civilian Industry: 80 Heavy Industry: 12 Vitarium Mines: 10 Vitarium Refineries: 10 Steel Mills: 12 Technology: Radio (Ready 1890) Dreadnought Tech (Ready 1889) Air Carrier Tech (Ready 1894) Improved Fighters (I) (Ready 1892) Improved Engines (I, +2 knots) Serpiente Anti-Air Cannons (Ready 1891) Galeta Sub-Machinegun (Ready 1893) Cities: -Zapata Villa [Capital][Metropolis] (Commercial District, Trade Depot, 2 Heavy Industry, 3 Airshipyards, 27 civilian Industry) -Madero (Commercial District, Trade Depot, 6 Airshipyards, 10 civilian industry) -Huerta (Trade depot, commercial District, 10 civilian Industry) -Carranza (Commercial District, Trade Depot, 5 Heavy Industry, 5 civilian industry, 3 airshipyard) -Diaz (Commercial District, Trade Depot, 10 civilian industry) -Puerto Riquez (Commercial District, Trade Depot, 12 civilian industry) -Celaya (Commercial District, Trade Depot, 6 civilian industry, 4 steel mills) -Alvaro (Commecial District, Trade Depot, 2 Heavy Industry, 2 Airshipyards, 4 Civilian Industry)(Next turn) Population: 63,363,339 El Presidente's Super-Secure Bank account: 34,250 pesos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samoblivion 531 Share Posted January 2, 2020 VENZEATIC LEAGUE 1892 Hide contents Stats, Cities & Buildings Population: 46,163,913 (9k G) Venza (Metropolis – 10k G) – CD (4k G), CI x 8 (8k G), TD, HI x 2, DY x 3, ASY, SM x 2, VR x 3 Altano (Starting City) – CD (4k G), CI x 6 (5k G), TD, HI x 2, ASY, SM x 2, VR x 2 Volona (Starting City) – CD (4k G), CI x 6 (5k G), TD, HI x 2, ASY, SM x 2, VR x 2 Revara (Starting City) – CD (4k G), CI x 6 (4k G), TD, HI, ASY, SM, VR x 2 Matrucci (Starting City) – CD (4k G), CI x 6 (4k G), TD, HI, ASY, SM, VR x 2 Kiri Kiri (Colony – 2k G) Bonuses & Misc. 20% Trade Bonus +4 Max Trade Partners 3 Passive Research Slots Points Size 4 Army/Navy 1 Aviation 5 Industry 2 Economy 8 Education 6 Development 4 Technologies: Radio Cinema Battlecruisers AA Defensive Emplacements Bombers Tanks Dreadnoughts Airfleet Admiral Salvatora Forzza: 15 Prestige T3 Battlecruiser – VLS Cascada T3 Battlecruiser – VLS Gloriana T3 Battlecruiser – VLS Felicitana Battleship – VLS Venza Victoria 2 Cruiser 9 Destroyers 14 Corvettes 9 Freighters – Upkeep – 12,000 G + 8 V Army General Yevgeny Matrushkin 60,000 T3 Regular Infantry 10,000 T3 Regular Light Infantry (on Kiri-Kiri) 5,000 T1 Regular Light Infantry 100 Field Artillery 25 Howitzers 300 Fighters – 15 Brigades 75,000 Soldiers Upkeep – 3000 G + 1 V Navy: 2 Monitors Resources 11 x Vitramite Mines: 11 Vitramite (11 used per turn) 11 x Vitramite Refineries: 11 Vitraium (9 used per turn) 8 x Steel Mills: 24 Steel (21 used per turn) --- 11 V, 34 S saved last turn – Resource Surplus: 13 V, 37 S Production Capacity Massive Airshipyard, 5 x Airshipyard – 10 ASP 8 x Heavy Industries – 8 AP 3 x Dockyards – 3 NP Trade Partners 14/14 Free Guilds of Estfeld Commonwealth of Grenheim Commonwealth of Valdek Carnelian Sultanate Tierra Roja Kingdom of Baresh Republic of Sorent Grand Duchy of Praharavka Nazr Dynasty Grand Principality of Cumberland Arch-Duchy of Andros-Bellica Trade League of Gallian Kingdom of Brennan Empire of Syullin Finances and Upkeep Pop: 9000 G Metropolis: 10,000 G Colonies: 2000 G 5 x Commercial Districts: 20,000 G 32 x Civilian Industries: 32,000 G 12 x Trade Partners (20% Bonus): 16,800 G 5 x Trade Depots: 35,000 G Diamonds: 8000 G Saved: 9400 G -- Unit Upkeep: -15,000 G -- Total – 127,200 G POI: Massive Airshipyard – 5 ASP RESEARCH: SLOT 1: Gasmasks – Started 1891, due 1893 SLOT 2: Vitramite-powered mech suits – STARTING NOW SLOT 3: Engine Speed Research – STARTING NOW PRODUCTION: 6 x Civilian Industries (30,000 G) 2 x V Mine (10,000 G) 2 x V Refinery (10,000 G) 5000 T3 Light Infantry (1AP + 5000 G) 1 x T3 Armoured Brigade (3 AP + 10,000 G) 2 x T3 Dreadnoughts (10 ASP + 42,000 G) Secret Project (20,000 G) 200 G, 13 V, 37 S. ACTIONS: The flagship of the fleet, the now-obsolete battleship Venza Victoria is mothballed and put on display at the Venzeatic Naval Academy for training and tourism purposes. The ship’s name will be taken up by one of the new dreadnoughts. Three freighters are assigned to explore eastward from Kiri-Kiri, taking care not to cross over the island of Hake-Hake as they go. If the world is round, as most physicists and mathematicians espouse, surely there’s an eastern route to Koibita... and its lucrative markets. And lands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanderaw 161 Share Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) The Carnelian Sultanate Kesun shattered. Perzah crushed. All of Sardia on the march. The tides of war shift rapidly, and already the fledgling Sardian Pact must fight for its life. As the full might of Klendar bears down on the Carnelian Coast, news of Field Marshal Pashik’s incapacitation rocks the Pact’s morale to the core. His men beat a desperate retreat to friendly ground, fleeing an enemy that is both faster and stronger. But help is coming. In a rare public appearance, Sultan Abdul I declares the war to be both righteous and winnable. This is not the first time the Klendari have stepped onto Carnelian soil, and just as before they will be ejected. They will be stopped, and they will be thrown back from whence they came. Across Sardia, armies converge on the east. Across Sardia, factories churn out rifles, planes, tanks. New warships rise from Pact shipyards, new soldiers pledge themselves to the Pact cause. Not since the Great War has the continent’s order been tested, but perhaps now at last, the time has come to decide how it will be ruled. -------------- Foreign Policy [The Sardian Pact] - Central command’s recommendations for production focus on the imbalance of air power between the Pact navy and that of the enemy. While any and all land assets are useful at this stage, the Pact is in dire need of more capital ships or, if that is unfeasible, cruisers. Field Marshal Pashik’s last missive before being gassed reminds everyone that the Klendari have a vast industrial base, and all are needed to match it. -------------- Expenditure [285,700 Shekels] [New Town] - Perzah is ruined, and at last Carnelian settlers can lay claim to the land they brazenly tried to steal. Woe to the vanquished! [3 Dreadnoughts; 15 ASP/63,000 Shekels] - Three massive ships take flight, setting sail for the war. [Payment to Erdemir; 19,000 Shekels] - The Carnelian military turns to outside contractors, as domestic industry is largely busy at the moment. [700 Fighters; 14 AP/42,000 Shekels] - Foreseeing a massive air battle in the near future, the military more than doubles its supply of ScaF-10s. [25 Bombers; 3 AP/6,000 Shekels] - The first models of the ScaB-20 heavy bomber roll off production lines, and are quickly bought up by the military. [10,000 Native Infantry; 2 AP/10,000 Shekels] - In the new world, Omar’s new army begins to take shape. It is a shame that his old air cavalry and cruisers have been recalled… [10,000 T3 conscripts; 3,000 Shekels] - To occupy Perzah and free Akargul’s corps to join the larger battle, a division of reservists is raised. [Gas masks; 7,500 Shekels] - In response to the disaster at Kesun, the Carnelians purchase gas mask technology from the north. They must be able to fight back... [AP from Dev; 6,000 Shekels] [KESTREL; 10,000 Shekels] [Slamming Door; 15,000 Shekels] [3,500 Shekels saved.] Science 1. Hossani-Bradford - MP87 Submachine Gun Hossani-Bradford continues work on what they think will be a revolution in assault weaponry! [1893 Estimate] 2. Black Rain - FUNDED, 80,000 GOLD 3. Akar Steelworks - Hardening Treatments [NEW NEW NEW NEW] STILL not satisfied, Akar takes his massive profits from his last invention and invests it into advancing the frontier of armor yet more. Treating Akar alloys to various promising techniques, his engineers set to work making the most of every millimeter of shielding. Edited January 3, 2020 by Zanderaw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praetor 1548 Share Posted January 3, 2020 The Karakhwa -Disgust overwhelms Solomon as he learns of the terrorist attacks that have wrought such damage and death upon Cumberland. Loyalty may have faltered, but his blood runs hot at the thought of his homeland burning in such a dishonorable way. Disheartened, he turns his Destroyer west, to the sea and beyond, to Carnelian colonies. After all, all Karakhwa are free, who will stop him but duty itself? -In Sardia, Heart of Iron turns his attention to a new target, something far different from the typical mudman. The Klendari loom on the horizon, casting a long shadow over Sardia, and ships alone will not stop them. It is genius and guile that will gnaw at their foundations until they crumble. Many a night is spent around the communal fire, discussing tactics and plans with his Iron Dogs. Chases Fire speaks always of raids, of the old way, but even if Heart of Iron keeps his face steady, doubt tickles at his heart. The old way will not stop the Klendari monolith. A far larger stone is needed to put a halt to them… -A lone corvette flies to Port Carnelia, where it docks and announces to the world that it is from Cloud Hunter’s expedition into the west. They claim to have circumnavigated the world, and bring her glorious feat with them, while she reaps the riches of her accomplishment in a new world. A glorious moment for the Karakhwa, and Cloud Hunter. They claim that she has named the ocean between Koibita and the north-eastern continent the Hasselic Ocean, after her tribe, and the new land upon which she has landed is to be called Kahia. ------------- Mountains rose up all around the lead ship like silent sentinels, peering down at the Karakhwa fleet as it scurried through their dresses. The rain and mist lay upon their slopes like dark capes, rolling down in sheets and turning their sharp crags into uncertain peaks. Somewhere, thunder cracked, like a shattering glacier, and Cloud Hunter smiled. She stood at the prow of her new vessel, the Heart of the Storm. Long burnished windpipes wound out from the prow, along the sides of the ship and to the back, from which a deep, vibrating wail emenated and melding into the screaming wind. Her men ran about her in a frenzy, preparing the ship for the oncoming storm. One of her new warchiefs had insinuated that it might be best to avoid the storm and circumvent the mountains. She had hamstrung him and left him to hang on the prow of her ship, letting the windpipes capture his voice and amplify it for the rest of the fleet. Her hands curled into tight fists, her golden bracelets jangling. He had lacked faith, to even suggest it- She took a deep breath and turned to Kiss the Sun, who stood behind her, his hands clasped behind his back. He was thinner now, than before, and his eyes were deep-set and shadowed. Not nearly as attractive as he had once been. A shame. “Make sure the followers do not panic in the storm. Anyone who does dies.” “Shà Hashtaal?” “You heard me,” she snapped, turning away from him and staring at the storm with avid eyes. It towered above her, roiling forth from the mountains and towering above even them. How could anyone do anything but worship such tremendous power? “I have brought this storm forth, and it will bend to my will. Those who panic lack faith.” Then she spun around ot him and grabbed him by the chin, her golden nails dug into his dark skin. “Don’t you agree?” She could see herself reflected in his dark eyes, her eyes surrounded by gold and grey paint. “Of course, Shà Hashtaal.” With a nod, she spun around and leapt up onto the railing as a violent gust of wind shook the ship. Her men adjusted with the prowess of those born in the air, and she held tightly to a rope, balancing precariously, with nought but darkness and clouds below her. She imagined herself, as seen by the others. Powerful, proud. A goddess amongst mortals. A wide grind covered her face and she leapt to the very front of her ship, standing atop the newly added figurehead. It was made entirely of the bones of those sacrificed to her glory on the towering altar in the Throne of Thunder, laquered in the gold pulled from the mines in which her people toiled. Crafted and moulded from skulls, ribs, femurs, it drew a perfect shape, a woman with her arms held out to her sides, staring up at the sky with empty eye sockets made of bone. It was her. Expenditures 4 Steel Mills (10.000G) 3 Heavy Industry (22.500G) -8 Yotal’s Hawks, Veteran. (24 ASP) (40.000G) -100 Thunderbirds, Regular. (3 AP) (7.000G) -Cloud Hunter raises 5.000 Hashtaali infantrymen. (1AP) (2000G) 30k excess moved over to the next year. Research -Passive Slot: The Porcupine Semi-Auto shotgun. (1993) -Funded: Altitude Control Measures (1996) -Project TARP (MOD) (10.000G) -40.000G is sent to Carnelia, to fund project Black Rain. Actions -The Tribe Fleets have been recalled from their raiding, and took part in the destructive attack on Perzah. Indeed, it is the Arawaja tribe who can proudly lay claim to the scalp of the Perzahn Shah. Their leader, Stares in Silence, Ship-Father of the Battlecruiser Barbed Vulture, wears it on his waist. -Heart of Iron now directs his fleets towards the Klendari. There is a war to win. He personally leads the main fleet (and all thunderbirds) in their move against Corvin in the south, while he tasks Shadow of the Day with his own critical mission… (MOD) -Solomon goes west, to Koibita, to follow the trail given to him in his dreams. -Cloud Hunter finally tires of having so few followers. The world must bow before her, or burn, and thus armed with her fleet and a horde of followers, she flies forth. (Mod) -Continued Fortification of Yotal’s Throne and the mountains around it, creating a massive system of interconnecting tunnels spanning dozens of miles in every direction, with hundreds of rocket emplacements, cannons, AA batteries, torpedo launchers, etc. (20.000G) (62k invested) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3r05t4r 854 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Empire of Syullin Notable Characters: Emperor Jun-Seo Sule-Bahk – 46 years old (inaugurated 1890) Empress Li-Yu Sule-Bahk – 36 years old Imperial Successor Jun-San Sule-Bahk – 16 years old Emperor’s Mother Yun-Seo Oldbarrow-Bahk – 64 years old Imperial Prince Ji-hu Sule-Bahk – 44 years old Imperial Princess Min-Seo Sule-Bahk – 26 years old Lord Dedicant Thomas Valence – 74 years old Dedicant Richard Valence – 38 years old Dedicant Gi-mun Cheong – 54 years old Dedicant Dong-hyeon Yie – 42 years old Dedicant Ro-Hon Ito – 26 years old Population: 53,060,400 + 1,061,208 (2%) 1 Metropolis, 5 cities Ground Forces: 6 Brigades of Regular Infantry T3 (30,000) 2 Brigade of Light Infantry T3 (10,000) 200 Field Guns Sky Forces: 8 Mae-Class Corvettes 1 Jajonsim-Class Cruiser 100 Sae-Type A Fighters Industry: 1 Vitramite Mine 1 Vitramite Refinery 2 Steel Mill – 6 S 9 Civilian Industry 2 Airshipyards 3 Heavy Industry Economy: 6 Commercial Districts 2 Trade Depots (6 trade partners = 3,000 Syl per Depot) Income: 86,000 Syl Population: 10,000 Syl Metropolis (1): 10,000 Syl Cities (5): 15,000 Syl CDs (6): 24,000 Syl HoH (6): 6,000 Syl CI (9): 9,000 Syl TD (2): 6,000 Syl Trade (6): 6,000 Syl VR (1): 1 Vitramite AS (2): 2 ASP HI (3): 3 AP/NP Expenses: 1,000 Syl Men in arms: 1,000 Syl 1892 The skies are brimming of foreign vessels reaching the lands of Syullin and their neighbours. The Dedicants are concerned with the current safety of the Empire, advising Emperor Jun-Seo to invest into the rapid armanent of the nation, to avoid falling behind. Given their concerns were not unfounded based on the rumors of aggression that has happened in the West, words of war trickling in from the new envoys received from the foreigners, the Emperor gives in and orders the allocation of funds for a proper self defense force for the Empire, which should also increase the power projection on their continent. On a lighter note, the double bond between Syullin and the neighbouring Brennan is announced, with a wedding and a bretrothal taking place! A pair of princes and princesses join in order to forge an alliance that will be unbreakable and strengthen both nations alike, for the good and safety of the whole continent! Actions: A marriage and a bethrothal is conducted between the Empire of Syullin and the Kingdom of Brennan, Prince James of Brennan marriesthe Emperor’s sister Min-Seo Sule-Bahk, whilst the Imperial Successor Jun-San Sule-Bahk is betrothed to Princess Elizabeth of Brennan. Great festivities are arranged throughout the Empire for the future alliance on the continent. Together they may lead the native people to greatness! (-5,000 Syl for festivities) The new Emperor Jun-Seo continues his policy of industrial development, in order to increase the GNP, as well as the resources available to all areas of the nation. Similar to last year the improvements are as follows: The rail system needs to brought to full speed, in line with the newly started development of the new train models, he wants that all cities and towns have full access to the network. Furthermore, the roads need to improved and paved accordingly, to allow for easier traffic, motorized or not, and wide enough so they may avoid eachother and not clog up the roads. (Another -20,000 Syl into Infrastructure; Total: 1890: 20k, 1891: 20k) Another trade depot is opened due to the new influx of merchants from the Venzeatic League. (-10,000 Syl for 1 Trade Depot) The Empire constructs the first Mogi-Type A series fighter craft to supplement the lighter Sae-Type A fighter craft built previous year. (-3 AP; -7,000 Syl for 20 fighters) In order to fulfill the fuel demands of the growing fleet and airforce, the Empire begins the exploitation of another Vitramium deposit. Furthermore in the closest city a refinery is built to acommodate the surplus of ore. (-10,000 Syl for a V-Mine and V-Refinery) The Airshipyards of the Empire begin the construction of two Dogsuli-Class destroyers. (-4 ASP; -6,000 Syl for 2 Destroyers) Another Airshipyard is constructed, as well as another Steelmill in order to increase the resource capacity of the nation for the future. (-12,500 Syl for said buildings) The remainder is invested into the Agricultural project by the Emperor’s Mother. (-15,500 Syl, valued at 17,050 Syl) Continued diplomatic outreach to the neighbours as well as the newly met foreigners from abroad. (MOD) Assessment of the current research projects. (MOD) The remaining resources are being stockpiled. (3 S, 4 VR) Research (Passive 3 slots + 10% bonus): The old Longhorn Rifles brought over (with schematics even, probably to be able to reproduce them as needed) from the Old World have proved outdated and very clunky. Whilst there was originally no need to improve upon the ol’ reliable, the Dedicants deem it suitable to upgrade the general equipment, introduce standardization and allow for easier construction of infantry rifles, as the Longhorns were mostly made by hand, with only a few steps automated. They wish to call it the Bohoja Rifle. (Started 1889, a new bolt-action rifle to replace the predecessor from the Old World, due in 1891; concluded) The improvement of agricultural methods has been a longstanding issue with the Empire. Whilst mostly forgotten due to other more important “concerns”, a new wind to push projects regarding optimal crop rotation and soil retention has come from nobody else than the Empress herself. Having a garden herself, where she grows vegetables for her family and most importantly for her dying husband, it is a very personal topic to her. By her claims, good soil gives good crops. Good crops are inhabitated by good spirits that give good life essence to the people, to prolong their lives and increase their fertility, making them strong and healthy as a whole. (Re-started 1889, after six years of “pause”, due in 1897) In order to not only increase the capacity, but also the speed of transportation for wares and people across the growing Empire of Syullin, a new train engine is to replace the old fashioned coal powered models. Vitramite comes in mind as a potential candidate. (Started 1889, due in 1894) Communication over long distances proves to be still difficult. The wiring is often faulty and outdated, the cables not always capable of resisting the unregular electricity from the power grids of the nation. So, Project Bosang, is meant to streamline and optimize these grids of the nation. Starting with Voltage, Ampere, et cetera, they are to eliminate and unify the methods of generating power as well as bringing them up to par, so that the cables (and other devices of course) may not suffer the same issues they had in the past. (Started 1891) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneaky2 14 Share Posted January 3, 2020 The Juverin Republic Octavian sighed, as he looked out upon the vast mountain range that laid before his home in Noctum. This was a time to be joyus, but also scared with another great war looming, the Republic was in danger. But a new horizon had been discovered, and a deal struck with their dear Rojan friends. While he would be stuck here, dealing with both Sultanate envoys. This was a time for the Republic to strike deals, and profit like the days of the Great War. Though this time, the political landscape felt different. Whichever side won this war, the world would shake. This was the war to decide the next great power. Profits were to be made however! Statistics: Gold: 185,000 Population: 64,365,000 Actions: The town of Reef’s Bay, is upgraded into a city. (10,000 Gold) Two outposts are settled in this new land (12,000 Gold) On top of this, a new expedition deeper into the mysterious new land sets off. With enough food, water and supplies. (10,000 Gold) 8 New Cruisers are constructed. (16 ASP, 88,000 Gold) Three Regular Infantry Brigades are constructed. (21,000 Gold 3 AP) The P-22 Ares line was now finished. A fresh wing would be produced. (3 AP, 7,000 Gold) More defenses start to dot the islands, and the outer territories of the Republic. (37,000 Gold). Finished: Project Kettle Project Ares Research: Dreadnoughts (1894) With the need for tanks arising, Ares Arms begins drawing up a design. (Mod) A new type of weapon is looked into for medium to close range engages that can get a lot of lead down range fast. (mod!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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