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Kingdom of Aragon Queen Petronilla sat on her throne. The crown on her head would proudly stand resolute upon her brown locks for the last time, and as she stood, her hands went for the adornment, where her son, grown and a man if ever there was, stood awaiting his inheritance. The ceremony was finished, and by the end, a new King named; Alfonso II of the House of Barcelona. The first monarch of his house. However, the heir, Ramon - who had been renamed to Alfonso in favour of his Aragonese lineage - is too young to rule. Petronilla's husband and Alfonso's father, Ramon, the Duke of Barcelona, ascends to Lord-Regent. The future of Aragon is rife with uncertainty. However, to seal their future and protection, as well as their attendance in any future crusades, the Duke of Barcelona extends an offer of betrothal between Prince Alfonso and Princess Sancha to Castille, the King's infant daughter. And with that, the Old Duke had yet a conqueror's mind. He would be the first to take the initiative against the Moors, and would prepare for another crusade against the Mardasanids. Sending word to the Lords of the land, the levies would be raised and ordered to gather at Barcelona, the Kingdom's new Capital. (DM Attention) Deus Vult! Actions; Declare war on the Mardasanids.Send betrothal offer to Castille. Prince Alfonso to Princess Sancha.Abdication of Queen Petronilla. Duke of Barcelona becomes Lord-Regent, and the Prince Alfonso Heir-Apparent.

Kingdom of Aragon Queen Petronilla sat on her throne. The crown on her head would proudly stand resolute upon her brown locks for the last time, and as she stood, her hands went for the adornment, where her son, grown and a man if ever there was, stood awaiting his inheritance. The ceremony was finished, and by the end, a new King named; Alfonso II of the House of Barcelona. The first monarch of his house. However, the heir, Ramon - who had been renamed to Alfonso in favour of his Aragonese lineage - is too young to rule. Petronilla's husband and Alfonso's father, Ramon, the Duke of Barcelona, ascends to Lord-Regent. The future of Aragon is rife with uncertainty. However, to seal their future and protection, as well as their attendance in any future crusades, the Duke of Barcelona extends an offer of betrothal between Prince Alfonso and Princess Sancha to Castille, the King's infant daughter. And with that, the Old Duke had yet a conqueror's mind. He would be the first to take the initiative against the Moors, and would prepare for another crusade against the Mardasanids. Sending word to the Lords of the land, the levies would be raised and ordered to gather at Barcelona, the Kingdom's new Capital. (DM Attention) Deus Vult! Actions; Declare war on the Mardasanids.Send betrothal offer to Castille. Prince Alfonso to Princess Sancha.Abdication of Queen Petronilla. Duke of Barcelona becomes Lord-Regent, and the Prince Alfonso Heir-Apparent.

Forum Name: Henselt Skype Name: austin.fenton Realm/Holding (Please research your choice so that you actually know how to play it): Kingdom of Aragon Interesting Fact about your Realm: This is a turbulent time in Aragon. The succession leading up to Petronilla's coronation is rife with uncertainty and unrest. She came to the throne on rare circumstances. Her father was a Bishop (Ramiro), brother to the then current King Alfonso the First, and when he died without an heir decided to leave the crown to the prominent militaristic religious orders in Aragon, which not everyone agreed with. The Basque elected a new King in Navarra, thus regaining their independence, and the nobility of Aragon raised Ramiro to the throne. As King, he received a papal dispensation to abdicate from his monastic vows in order to secure his succession and legitimacy. This is Petronilla's father, who would marry Agnes of Aquitaine and then have their only child. Her marriage was a very important future of Aragon as it would decide, literally, their future. A marriage to Castille would cause a union that the nobility did not want, and so instead, Petronilla was betrothed to the the Count of Barcelona. This would seal their future after her abdication as Alfonso II ascended to the throne in 1164, the first ruling monarch of Aragon from the House of Barcelona. Dynasty: House of Barcelona (through Union); Ruling House is Jimena Did you read the rules: Nope, sorry! Haha. Brief RP paragraph to get a feel for how well you can RP said nation: Just over a decade Petronilla has held onto the throne with her husband, Ramon Berenguer IV, who performs most of the ruling and keeps the nation in check with his support from the nobles who backed his marriage to the future Queen. For years Aragon has been submissive to Castille in the crusades against the Moors, but no longer. This is Aragon's time, and with its much needed access to the sea secured for the Crown, this is a new found height of power for the Kingdom of Aragon. To look to Provence, to Sicily and to Navarra; it must all be theirs. The Mediterranean will soon be painted the Red & Yellow of the Catalans, and to the South in Andalusa, cry the green-hatted Moors who have harassed the Iberians for decades. One last crusade. One last crusade for a Crown. El gos vell quan lladra dona consell.

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Lol, why? You act as if adding a sub-forum that was already there takes more effort than the few seconds it took to remove it. It isn't. Why it was removed in the first place? Beyond me. I really don't see the issue. Was there a formal complaint? Was the sub-forum somehow clogging up space in the forum's storage? There has to be a rational reason other than 'this sub-forum doesn't have enough active threads even though there are two healthy and active FRPs in the sub-forum - all they need - thus, it should be removed'. Going by that logic, you ought to put every single thread in Off-Topic. Clearly organization isn't a priority here. Just mash everything together! No use having all these different sub-forums so they're easier to navigate, hah.

Republic of Ethiopia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS_ebuDnM38 The President looked over the federal balcony of the Ethopian parliament building. Many had gathered to commemorate Ibrahim's victory in the recent elections. Adorned in a robe with the colors of Ethiopia he spoke out. "For too long, we have been suppressed by society! Ethiopia was once an empire, an empire I say! It can be so once again but not if we remain pacifists in a world gone bye of this tradition. To thrive now, we must go to war, but not as mongerers to stretch our ego and oppress others - no, as liberators, as liberators of the Nigerian menace! They will never stand against them, and so it is only right that we absorb them into our land and offer our protection so that the marching Nigerians are driven off! Will you join me or will you turn your back against me? You voted me as your leader, and I intend to make it count! I will see you all with a throne of your own to sit upon!" With that, he displayed a map of Somalia, Eritrea and Djibouti to his advisers. Small, weak countries in the far East of Africa - bordering countries that must be subjugated if Ethiopia is to defend itself against her enemies. No declaration would be made. Advancements would be quick and decisive as troops occupy the three countries and easily subdue their meager military. Three theaters would be formed from the HQ in the capital. Three theaters named Adwa, the invasion force for Somalia, Alitena, the invasion force for Eritrea and finally, Agaro, the invasion force for Djibouti, the smallest and weakest of the three countries. Down below are the exact logistics for the three forces. Adwa; Agaro; Alitena; The forces would be commanded to strike at night - fast, and decisive. An abrupt end to the war, with orders to take civilian prisoners if civilian resistance was met. No civilian casualties unless absolutely necessary. In response to the South African envoy, the plans for the wide invasion of East African countries is not revealed and instead their intent is said to be the prosperity and glory of Ethiopia - and of course, the expanding of the Orthodox Christian church. President Ibrahim prepares for a journey to South Africa and Prime Minister Samuel Raha takes control for now. Ethiopian Actions: Envoy is told that Ethiopia's intent is to bring prosperity and growth to Ethiopia President Ibrahim goes on leave for South African tour and meeting Invasion of Somalia, Eritrea and Djibouti

Nation Name: Federal Republic of Ethiopia Starting Military Strength (GlobalFirePower - Google it): http://www.globalfirepower.com/country-military-strength-detail.asp?country_id=ethiopia Leader Name: President Ibrahim Lawal Brief Biography: Ibrahim graduated a Chinese academy, studying politics & law from a very young age. His father was the President of Ethiopia before him and suppose this promotes an Obligarchy, though it is quite the opposite in his hands. Considered bright and always acting, Ibrahim was able to lower unemployment rates and homeless rates in the country, improving life ratings considerably with huge steps in improving the local infrastructure and modernizing the military. While quiet, recent stirrings in the West has caused him to be more vocal, especially with the source being Nigeria. With fears constant with their warmongering, steps are being made to improve defenses and expand the borders, even sending an offer of friendship to South Africa. Ibrahim's views are of a Reactionary sense and he strives to blend modern aspects into the country without risking tradition. Would you like to be considered to be a mod? Y/N: Nope! (Conor has Nigeria so here I am again, woops!)

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Nation Name: Republic of Nigeria Starting Military Strength (GlobalFirePower - Google it): http://www.globalfirepower.com/country-military-strength-detail.asp?country_id=nigeria Leader Name: President Ibrahim Lawal Brief Biography: Ibrahim is a pacifist at best, though he knows how to best defend his people from the expansionism of this new era. Close friends with the Western powers and a good Protestant man born in Abuja, he's been able to continue Goodluck's ideas and innovations for the Nigerian people. He is no supporter of this new 'Empire' on the rise and desperately looks to Western powers for protection from the warmongering seen in Africa. Would you like to be considered to be a mod? Y/N: N

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Hey guys, I'm going to be dropping out and giving control of Canada to Brad through the NAC until someone else wants to sign up for them. Started off in the FRP late and it was a bit of a downer for me. With this new FRP I'm able to get in right from the beginning and I have a feeling I'll have a better time there! Appreciate the RP you've all given me and I'd like to congratulate you all on it, it's been pretty cool here. While I wasn't able to do much with Canada I'd say it's a leap forward from how it was at the beginning. Take care, guys! (With an election just about to happen in Canada, this should be an easy drop in, drop out situation).

Canada The trading partner offer from Indochina is accepted. Immediately, plans are made buy Indochinese natural resources, especially industrial resources such as Coal and Oil among many other things as Canada offers money & canned food, to be imported into Indochina with the label 'made in Canada'. Indochinese and Canadian officials in Ottawa meet later that week to discuss the plans in full detail, with Governor Pierce himself shaking the hand of the Indochinese official. After the successful armament of the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps with modern American weapons & equipment, propaganda throughout Union Canada - in a nation not too liking of the military, much rather choosing to work hard and smart - touching on the key points of a nation without an army is a nation without walls in this world; we must protect ourselves. Dig to victory! Dig to victory! This manages to draw in more recruits which should number in the hundreds from all provinces within the year, bolstering numbers existing in Battalions in the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps (1 page). With that slogan, efforts into increasing national security and defense is increased as research goes into better fortifications along the coast and headquarters in the West and the East. Spies throughout the nation are hunted for by the CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) and deported back to their nations as to not cause extra tension. This entire operation should be executed within the next two years to excellent effect (2 pages). With the conflict in Central America in order to consolidate relations with Mexico, Governor Pierce fits an expeditionary force of 800 troops to be under Mexican command, named the 2nd Canadian Expeditionary Task Force. The schematics for the force are as followed; In order to mend relations with the United Kingdom, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird is sent to England to discuss future plans of re-instating the Constitution. Governor Pierce offers this under the terms - either in his want to be His Majesty's loyal servant or another attempt at his earlier schemes - that he be appointed as the new Governor General, to which the position of Prime Minister will be also re-instated with an election to immediately follow throughout the next year. If declined, Governor Pierce will still follow through with the offer, and an election will still be had - as he will be running under his newly formed New Socialist Party of Canada. Canada's Actions: - Sent 2nd Canadian Expeditionary Task Force to Mexico to be under Mexican command, numbering up to 800 men in total, schematics typed earlier in post - Sent offer to United Kingdom to re-instate the constitution, terms can be seen earlier up - Efforts to increase national unity, security and defense - Recruitment for Royal Canadian Infantry Corps

Canada Reaction Post The offer to Canada to join the newly formed NAA by the United States of America is accepted. Governor Pierce publicly gives his approval of the new Mexican regime in a state conference, and states the following as well after the public apprecation on the joining of the NAA; "I am proud to announce our alliance with the United States of America. It is about time we conjoin once again, as we were long ago. Now both our people can live in safe, secure environments knowing that their brothers & sisters are just over the border. This is a wonderful moment for Canada, as it marks our return to the good old days. Thank you," Governor Pierce finished, smiling and nodding. Canada agrees to follow America's terms between the Imperium, and in an effort to cool tensions, a helicopter aide is sent to China with foreign-aid supplies to further help their campaign on the subcontinent. They only contain rations to help feed the Indonesian occupation force. Refusal of the declaration from the United Kingdom angered Governor Pierce but life goes on and nothing major occurs. After two years now of Governor Pierce's regime, the people are calling for an election early next year in October. Progress continues on the two HMS Elizabeth Model aircraft carriers, slated to be finished in eight years. Governor Pierce may not be in office to see the finishing of his carriers, but the country will surely thank him for his efforts. ((8 more pages)) As American weapons and equipment reached Canada, Governor Pierce made efforts to re-arm the Army, starting with the Royal Canadian Regiment of the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps. Re-arming is slated to be wrapped up by next year before progress is made on the entire Corps. (1 page). (Full post in a bit, sorry for the lazy one!)