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Qing Empire Organising the Republic With the fall of the Qing dynasty, a one-party republic is formed in Nanking. The Kuomintang of China, headed by Yuan Shikai, is the only party as it would better represent what the Chinese people want. The vice-royalties are disbanded and replaced by provinces which each have a vote on the new president every ten years. Parliament has 100 people each elected by lower party members, and only people of this pool may run for president. incoming political reforms reformation complete Republic of China 中華民國 Ending the Manchu dominance With the republic being established, remaining Qing-loyal politicians are imprisoned for corruption or banned from government jobs, even in Manchuria. Members of the Qing Dynasty are exiled to northern Manchuria in an isolated community. [Mod] The Five Nations Manchuria, Mongolia, Tibet, and Xinjiang are not provinces but autonomous regions with a stronger local government of their traditional style (Theocracy in Tibet, or Khanates in the others). The autonomous regions each have one vote in presidential elections. [Mod] Chinese National Army With rising tensions all around China, the republic must protect itself and its people from invaders. Chinese families must send at least one son into military training for one year upon reaching the age of eighteen. Men who have finished the required training may join the military for further training to join a military branch. [Mod] Chinese soldiers marching outside Nanking. Fighting Corruption With the end of Manchu rule, government documents are seized and brought to Nanking for organisation and archival. A careful eye is kept on documents, court rulings, and party members to ensure no corruption leaks into the government or slips past. Foreign traders, diplomats, or citizens are gaoled until their country of origin seizes them. [Mod] Foreign trade rights and trade posts are guaranteed to remain in their current state. Chinese Spirit Outside of the parliament in Nanking, Yuan Shikai gives a speech after establishing the new state. "People of China, it is a new age for us. After two-thousand years of imperial rule, we as a people have seized the mandate of heaven, god has given us the power to rule our vast land. While we were held down by corruption by the Qing, we are now free to live our lives as Chinese people, no matter which nation we are from. From this day forth, we will become a modern China, a better China." A reporter from Hong Kong catches this speech, spreading it throughout China. [Mod] MOD ACTIONS Qing Dynasty members are exiled + Sinicisation of the government Corruption Fighting Four autonomous regions are established National Army created and conscription started Nationalism and stability propaganda

Dex#1186 Qing China. China is in an interesting position where foreign powers must maintain their influence over China though the dynastic cycle is taking its toll on the Qing dynasty and foreign power in the empire. In 1850, the Taiping Rebellion broke out racking up a death-toll of 30 million people. As China was already heavily under foreign influence, the British and French further solidified their power in China by supporting the Qing government. In 1899, the Boxers attempted to seize power in China and remove foreign influence from the country. Many foreign powers fought against this rebellion to retain their influence. In 1912, Yuan Shikai was given power over the country as the emperor's power has waned. Officially; Absolute Monarchy Unofficially; Republic (Yuan Shikai) Likely a standing army of 200 000 with many soldiers in reserve. The Navy is highly out-dated. Negligible. Michigan

ÖSTERREICH AUSTRIA Diplomatic Maria Theresa and Francis will attend the Russian Empress' ball. A colony and hospital are established in Delagoa Bay in East Africa as a refuge for ships travelling in the Indian Ocean. The St. Maria and St. Joseph forts provide protection from the sea and land. A small expedition is sent to travel up the river(s) which feed into the bay, already partially explored by the Portuguese, to search for anything which may prove useful to the colony. [Mod] Domestic A re-settlement programme is enacted to provide more opportunity and search for talent amongst both Austrian and non-Austrian families across the empire. Eligible non-Austrian families would be allowed to migrate to Austria to work in the cities with Austrian families taking their place. Eligible families include those which own land, or are of a prestigious status. The peasantry is allowed, to a minor extent, to participate in this exchange. [Mod] A universal schooling system based off that of Prussia and the other German states is made to ensure literacy and an education for all Austrians. In Bohemia and Hungary, the schooling system is enacted to a lesser extent in urban areas. Universities and private schooling institutions are not included in this policy. [Mod] Military Following the War of Austrian Succession, the Theresianische Militärakademie (Theresian Military Academy) is created to analyse the train officers in the military, using the experience of the War of Austrian Succession as a base for modern warfare. [Mod] In the hereditary lands of the empire, a militia of 30 000 volunteer soldiers aged 17-40 is assembled to provide protection from unlawful forces, and to serve in the army during war time. Training would be done on Sundays after church services with compulsory training on holidays. [Mod] A new firearm is commissioned for military use to replace the current unreliable light-weight model in use. The new model would need to be durable and reliable, sacrificing its light weight for better use. [Mod] Religious Maria Theresa’s religious reforms are furthered, banning witch burnings, torture, and other cruel practices. Local priests are given more power over the application of religious law in the legal system to increase efficiency of the legal system and promote conversions for those following heresies. [Mod]

Roman Empire World Archaeology Association Headed in Constantinople, the W.A.A. aims to preserve knowledge and artefacts from across the world as well as protecting and preserving heritage sites such as ruins, historical buildings, palaces, etc. All nations across the world are invited to enter. [Mod] Roman Film Industry Small investments are made into the film industry. As well, a film titled "Η Οδύσσεια της Γενναίας" or "The Triumph of the Brave" in English, one of the five languages the film would be released in (Greek, English, Italian, Russian, and French). The film would be a three-hour epic following Patriarch Benjamin, Emperor George II, and Field Marshal Alexandros Papagos through the recent civil war commonly known as the Anatolian Crusade. The film would cost a whopping £7 800 000, the highest cost of a film ever which would be shown by grandiose battle scenes and a full orchestral sound-track which would be available for purchase. [Mod] American Civil War Americans fleeing the civil war are allowed to settle un-occupied land. Though Greek-Americans are not asked to return, they are asked to serve themselves before either side in the conflict. American scientists, engineers, and professors would be offered jobs upon arrival. [Mod] The Southern Province A radio broadcast by the Emperor; "Men, women, and children of the Empire. Today, I speak to you of the liberation of our kin. For too long have the Roman people been under foreign occupation. Be it by the Moslems, Germans, or, in this case, the Westerners. We must work together to free ourselves from those who hold us hostage in our own land. While the British argue with our Arab oppressors, we will save ourselves." An army of 300 000 soldiers accompanied by aerial support moves into the province of Syria, headed for Damascus, and liberating the people from their oppressors. The U.K. are guaranteed liberal zones in Beirut and Aleppo upon Roman acquisition of the province. [Mod] Technology The turn-over conveyor belt would be created to increase industrial efficiency, and would be used in factories across the Empire once available. An insecticide which is harmless to humans and deters other animals from harming crops is developed. [Mod] Other The previous offer to France and the U.K. still stands. The H.R.D. automatic rifle, the AM-46, would be integrated into the military. [Mod]

The Sublime State of Persia

Roman Empire Student Exchange Programme With the recovery of academia, top students across the empire would be eligible to participate in a student exchange programme to better develop their learning skills, and to allow for students to experience life in another country or another part of the empire. Requests are sent to the Commonwealth, U.S.S.R., H.R.D., France, Germany, European countries (Portugal, Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway, etc.). [Mod+Requests] The Lost Cities With France and the U.K.'s permission, a group of archaeologists from the three countries would collaborate to reclaim the ruins of the ancient cities of Carthage in Tunisia as well as Petra in Jordan, and search for artefacts from the area. Artefacts collected in this expedition would be split between the three, and those taken by the Empire would be put into a Punic exhibition in the Imperial Museum. [Mod+France/U.K.] Iranian Mission With the approval of the Iranian government, churches would be built in communities across Iran to provide religious, and medical services where they are less available as well as providing education for those who desire it. While being built across the country, Christian communities would be given priority. [Mod] Extended Conscription The year of conscription (which was previously only required for Greeks and Kurds) would be extended to all men (barring Turks) graduating secondary education, and all women would be required to do one year of civil or religious service rather than military service. [Mod] The Bulgarian Solution A meeting is to be held in Adrianople to attempt to unify the country once again. [Mod] The Imperial Museum Plans are made to construct a museum in Constantinople that would rival the British Museum and the Louvre. This museum would hold a plethora of artefacts from across the world as well as having modern security systems such as thermographic cameras. [Mod] War Simulation Top commanders in the Roman military would be given the task of creating war plans and simulating battles against a variety of opponents to better develop the current military doctrines of which they follow. [Mod] Technology A pesticide designed to target. A farming vehicle designed to be affordable and reliable is created. This would allow for quick travel across farmland as well as being compatible with most modern farming equipment. [Mod] Other Villas would be created across Greece in a traditional Greek style with the most luxurious being of the Greco-baroque style.

HAPSBURG EMPIRE The Austrian Hapsburg Empire had been a major power in Central and Eastern Europe for three centuries, gaining land through cunning diplomacy and war, and holding dominion over the Holy Roman Empire. The Hapsburg Empire was unlike the great European powers of the west or Russia as it did not have a colonial empire, but what it lacked in this regard it made up for in the web of people across Europe who had ties to the Hapsburg Empire, and being the protector of Christians in the Ottoman Empire as a result of their many wars between the two. Maria Theresa, by the Grace of God, Empress of the Romans, Queen of Hungary, of Bohemia, of Dalmatia, of Croatia, of Slavonia, of Galicia, of Lodomeria, etc.; Archduchess of Austria; Duchess of Burgundy, of Styria, of Carinthia and of Carniola; Grand Princess of Transylvania; Margravine of Moravia; Duchess of Brabant, of Limburg, of Luxemburg, of Guelders, of Württemberg, of Upper and Lower Silesia, of Milan, of Mantua, of Parma, of Piacenza, of Guastalla, of Auschwitz and of Zator; Princess of Swabia; Princely Countess of Habsburg, of Flanders, of Tyrol, of Hainault, of Kyburg, of Gorizia and of Gradisca; Margravine of Burgau, of Upper and Lower Lusatia; Countess of Namur; Lady of the Wendish Mark and of Mechlin. Maria Theresa had risen to the throne of the Austrian Empire after the death of her father, Charles VI, using the pragmatic sanction. She would later be involved in the war of Austrian succession, losing the province of Silesia to the Kingdom of Prussia. Though losing this war, she was able to solidify her control over the realm which she had inherited.

Country: Persia/Iran Leader: Naser al-Din Shah Qajar assumed the throne in 1848 after the death of his father, Mohammad Shah Qajar. Naser al-Din had brought about many political, economic, and military reforms such as creating the Persian Cossacks which were armed by Russia, centralising the country and empower the government. Naser al-Din was also the first Persian emperor to visit a European nation in centuries, and was knighted by Queen-Empress Victoria of the U.K. into the Order of the Garter in 1873. Recent History: Iran had been in a state of decline since the early 1800's, but as Qajari rule settled in, the empire had been steadily growing back to its past state as a powerful country in the Middle East with British and Russian involvement in the country bringing it closer and closer to becoming a modern state. Discord: Dex#1186

Reserving Iran

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]

Roman Empire Foreign Economies With the massive benefit being seen in nations, three "Liberal Zones" are created in Athens, Sinope, and Ancyra. These zones allow foreign companies to control industry with fewer that they normally would due the restrictions on foreign industry. A special German Liberal Zone is created in Prusa. [Mod/Germany] Worker Rights With the major mining incident that happened earlier in the year and the allowance of foreign companies into the country (though only on a small scale), a series of rules enforcing adequate time off, laws implementing over-time pay, and providing insurance in jobs which require it. [Mod] The Syrian Problem With tensions in the Levant building up, the U.K. is offered help in relieving the colony both militarily and socially. The H.R.D. is requested to provide humanitarian aid in Lebanon. [Mod/H.R.D./U.K.] Education System With the failure of the western-style education system, major members of the education boards across the country are brought together to develop an effective system which would teach all students life skills as well as have them well acquainted with the sciences and humanities. Special science-based programmes are provided in more developed and populous regions. [Mod] Foreigners With the recent boom in tourism, a project to build hotels and provide accommodations for visitors in the country is launched. [Mod] Archaeology The Greek Archaeology Association is created to manage, document, and teach about Greek history. In Crete, the mysterious Minoan civilisation is investigated. The joined project with Iran is taken further. [Mod] Technology More work is put into the L.A.S.E.R. and Transistor-computer. Soviet engineers are offered to help develop these. [Mod/U.S.S.R.] Other Austrian citizens who refuse to live under German rule are offered to settle in Anatolia. [Mod]

Early 1947 Roman Empire Imperial Coronation Following the death of Emperor George II, his brother Paul ascended to the throne as George II had no children in his life. Paul lived his early years in exile in England where he was closely connected to both the patrician and plebeian. [Mod for stability] Anatolian Agriculture With innovations in the field of agriculture and the west's growing distance of the industry, the empire takes it upon themselves to provide these needs. Land in fertile areas is given reservation to be used as farm land. As well, farmers are asked to grow luxury crops such as sugar, citrus fruit, olives, and grapes. [Mod] Mineral Wealth As many minerals are discovered in central Anatolia, roads and rails are built to connect the major industrial areas to their resource sources. As well, communities are built around the major mining areas to improve efficiency and provide a better quality of life to settlers. [Mod] Technology Transistors and a transistor-based computation machine are developed to better store data. A light emission device known as the "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation" or "L.A.S.E.R." is developed. Russian and British scientists are both offered to aid in these projects. [Mod] Return of the Sciences With many areas of the country being brought back to life, education is given an over-haul based on the British and Russian models of teaching. Current language laws are kept in place (allowing local languages other than Greek or Kurdish only at a primary level, and only allowing Greek at a post-secondary level), but the curriculum is changed to improve knowledge of the sciences and humanities. [Mod] Mission to Persia As both nations share plenty of history, Persia is offered a collaboration project to research and document the history of both nations throughout history as well as to improve relations between the two nations. [Mod/Persia] Military Development Looking back on the war, the military develops tactics for both fighting and countering guerilla war-fare. British and the Italian officers remaining in the nation are offered to aid in this development. [Mod+U.K.+H.R.D.] Other Settlement in Anatolia is opened to Middle Eastern peoples.

Roman Empire Central Anatolian Re-Habilitation Re-Construction begins in central Anatolia and prospectors and explorers are sent to the region with some teams going to the Sebastia and Salt-Lake Basins to search for possible resource deposits. [Mod] Smyrna Communications Hub The R.A.D.A.R. station in Smyrna under-goes an over-haul to bring it to modern standards and act as a hub to provide security and traffic information across the Aegean. [Mod] Technology A urea-formaldehyde fertiliser with a sulphur coating is developed for extensive use across the nation and higher effect than standard fertilisers. A computing machine is developed for banks to create coded cheques which can be read by these machines and cannot be created counter-fit. [Mod] Ancient Texts Linguists and archaeologists are hired for a project to translate every ancient text that can be found and attempt to create dictionaries for the ancient languages. A large museum, the "Mouseio Archaias Istorias" is to be constructed in Constantinople and hold the largest collection of ancient Greek artefacts and texts in the world. [Mod] Other Turkish refugees and prisoners are requested to be returned to the empire. Northern Epirus is integrated into the nation as its own province. Two major aeroports are constructed, one designed to handle international traffic in Athens, and one to handle domestic traffic in Ancyra.

Roman Empire Succession of the Patriarchy The death of Benjamin I on the seventeenth of February spawned the election of a new patriarch of Constantinople (or as those Latins call it, "Arbiter of the Eastern Rite"). Maximus V took the position, though known for his "leftist" leanings, he is pro-unification and pro-west. [Mod for stability] De-Militarisation With the war long over, volunteers and those conscripted to fight in the war are dismissed and urged to aid in the revival of the economy. Those who have lost their family or homes are offered land to settle in Anatolia. [Mod] Kurdistan Project With rising tensions in the Levant, Kurdish civilians are granted entry into the nation and work is done in developing Kurdistan. Prospectors and surveyors are sent to Kurdistan to seek oil fields and mineral wealth. [Mod] Return of the Media With post-war recovery happening slowly, the government allows the church to open its own media company which would provide daily new-papers, radio programmes, and a television station across the country. Private media and foreign reporters are still banned from entering the nation as they are known to spread false information. The BBC is offered the right to work though they must follow church guide-lines. [Mod] Cultural Restoration Archaeologists are hired from across Europe and the Middle-East to search the country for artefacts and lost historical sites with head-lines being reserved for archaeological findings. Museums are planned across Greece and in the developed parts of Anatolia and Kurdistan as well as mass documentation of local history. Museums are to be provided in both the Greek and English languages. [Mod for tourism] Agricultural Revival With many returning to their farming life, the department of agriculture is asked to provide in-sight and teach up-to-date farming techniques to farmers to boost crop yield and prevent poor harvests. Many plantations and farmers are asked to add citrus fruits and sugar-producing plants to their production. [Mod] Technology With the prevalence of Italian pesticides in the country and the improvements to agriculture, new insecticides are developed. As well, chemical manufacturing technology is updated to increase efficiency of production and avoid complications in production. [Mod] Other The Yugoslav invitation to the Eastern Bloc is extended to the H.R.D. as a whole. The handling of refugees and migrants from French Kurdistan is mostly under church authority. [Mod for conversions] Children left orphaned by the war are offered to be raised by the church. Engineers across the country are asked to submit improvements they can conjure to technology in use by the government or its citizens. [Mod for tech improvements] Seeing France's offer to sell their Middle Eastern holdings, the empire offers to take French Kurdistan and the Antioch region for a negotiable price.

Roman Empire Re-Construction With Thrace being steadily re-built, the Empire looks to develop Western Anatolia. Due to it being on the Aegean sea, materials can be shipped from Greece much faster. The infrastructure being recently constructed and high population prove useful for both construction and economic development of the region. [Mod] Mineral Exploitation With development of Western Anatolia, large sources of Iron and Chromium, both used in construction of vehicles and vessels, and Coal become available. The government creates a dependent company to survey, establish, and manage mines within the country while sticking to the doctrine of renting government-owned industry to domestic companies. [Mod] Resuming Infrastructure Development Expanding the infrastructure built before the war resumes with the goal of connecting every city in the country. As well, a joined project to create a high-way which connects the cities of the Black Sea is proposed to the Eastern Bloc, and Romania is invited to join the project. [Mod] Eastern Bloc Standardisation Proposals are made to standardise measurements in construction materials, mineral and goods exports, and to standardise other varying factors such as vehicle driving sides. [Mod] Technology A new infantry-level towed artillery piece is developed to be more reliable and efficiently produced than older models. Research on medicine which targets harmful organisms within the body begins. [Mod] Other Germany is granted a 5% discount on Chromium imports. Membership to the Eastern Bloc is offered to Sobieski Pact members. Romania's invitation is nullified until they end their invasion of Bulgaria. Diplomats sent to the U.S.S.R., Romania, and the Sobieski Pact. The empire assumes Greece's and Turkey's roles in international affairs.

Roman Empire Post-War Recovery After the Tenth Crusade, the Empire has been severely damaged. While Thrace is recovering quickly, many other regions are heavily damaged. The foreign volunteers who came to the Empire have been offered citizenship and the right to settle in lands which have been cleared of any danger. As well, Christians of Europe and the Middle East, as well as Kurds and Iranian peoples are offered to settle in these lands in exchange for aiding in the re-construction. Development is mostly focused on Western Anatolia at the moment. [Mod] War in Bulgaria With the Bulgarian Revolution leading to foreign intervention in the country, the Emperor calls for Tsar Boris III and Georgi Dimitrov, the leader of the BCP to meet in Corinth for peace talks. The UK and USSR are offered to come as observers. [Mod] Prospecting in Thrace With the recovery of Thrace going steadily, the government prospects for resources in the area and searches for possible oil reserves in the Thrace Basin. [Mod] Recovering the Sciences The Church and Empire work together to increase the education levels of the country. Engineering, both domestic and military, and Physics are given extra support to promote innovations to aid the re-construction. Other Diplomats sent to Bulgaria, The U.K., and The U.S.S.R.

Roman Empire Anatolian Crusade As many of the areas formerly under Turkish control are secured, the military and police force sweep the area for any sign of resistance or criminal activity. Areas which have been cleared of hostile forces have safe zones set up and strong military presence. Meanwhile, with the restoration of Pontus, the half of the soldiers are ordered to sweep the country-side from Kurdistan to western Anatolia where they will join the rest of the army. The remaining soldiers in Pontus will protect the safe zones. In the west, what is declared the "Road to victory" is declared with more specialised equipment such as artillery being further implemented into the military, and a new anti-guerilla doctrine is developed and utilised until it is made as perfect as possible. [Mod] Queen of Cities With Constantinople being relieved, work is put into its return to its former glory. Emperor George II declares "The city will become more grand than ever before", and plans are drawn to expand the city further up the peninsula with better organisation of the city. A new palace, the "Glass Palace", is to be built in the centre of the city, and the Hagia Sophia would be restored. Artefacts found within the city are stored in the near-by Adrianople. [Mod] National Restoration As the war comes to an end, development is planned throughout the nation, especially in the Aegean and Kurdistan. As with Constantinople, many major cities are re-planned to be better suited for modern industry and the development which comes with the recent economic boom in the empire. As well, Surveyors and Geographers are sent to these regions to search for more resources. [Mod] Other Diplomats are sent to the HRD and USSR. Additional aid in the re-construction process is provided by the HRD and USSR. The church bans the use of contraceptives and puts heavy emphasis on sexual abstinence prior to marriage. [Mod] The Tsar of Bulgaria and his family are offered refuge in Greece. The Montreaux Convention, signed by The U.K., U.S.S.R., Bulgaria, Turkey, Romania, Greece, Yugoslavia, France, Japan, and Australia, states that no non-Black Sea nation's ships are to enter the Dardanelles. The Kurds are guaranteed that they will be protected as Roman citizens.

Roman Empire Anatolian Crusade 200 000 soldiers are moved to Thrace and 150 000 are moved to Western Anatolia to re-take Constantinople. Meanwhile, 150 000 Kurdish forces move into Trebizond. The military is given orders to plan extensively to ensure that casualties are kept to a minimum. Civilians, specifically women and children, in the war-zone are gathered into "safe zones" mostly inside and around urban areas under Roman control protected by the police force for documentation, education, and work. Any criminals are put into separate camps with very harsh regulations and strict rules. [Mod] War-time Economy Economic development is restricted to Greece-proper and emphasis is put on resource extraction, weapons production, and industrial goods. Companies from Eastern Bloc members are given discounts on factory use for goods being used in the war. Foreign companies are given higher tariffs. [Mod] Re-settlement Soldiers who have been severely injured, both domestic and from abroad, are offered to settle in lands which have been deemed safe for living. The government prepares re-construction projects in the war-torn east. [Mod] Other Diplomats are sent to the H.R.D. and Germany. Volunteers from over-seas are integrated into military in country-specific battalions. Greek or English are used for communications. Athens is used as a centre for administration until Constantinople is re-taken. Current Eastern Bloc members : Roman Empire, USSR, Bulgaria.

Roman Empire Roman Civil War Soldiers are re-deployed after the June Revolt to Thrace and Western Anatolia to push onto Constantinople. Kurdish militias with Greek assistance are set to re-take Pontus. A separate group is sent to Adalia. [Mod] Motorisation of the Military Steps are taken to improve the quality of the military by producing and further integrating vehicles into the military through use, training, and the development of new military-grade trucks and armoured vehicles. [Mod] Religious Fervour The Church has seized all Mosques in Turkish lands and has begun converting them to churches. In addition, the Church is granted small plots of land owned by the government or seized from Turks in the Kurdish regions to construct new churches. [Mod] Development of Industry New industrial regions are planned to be constructed in Greece proper to improve the urban development and domestically work more resources. This new industry would be state-owned while the goods produced would be for sale to corporations. New Chromite mines are also planned to be constructed in western Anatolia. [Mod] Other Diplomats are sent to the HRD, Germany, and the Soviet Union. The harsh measures and brutality in the prison camps are cracked down on with prisoners being granted one hour of free time before curfew for recreation or further work. The League of Nations proposed vote to impose sanctions on the Roman Empire is dismissed by the Emperor as a "Poor alternative to attempting to bring peace" and that "This is the nature of war, and if the League of Nations votes to support a force of terror, then they are no better than a force of terror."

Roman Empire Seized Turkish Industry Industry seized from Turkish companies has been kept by the government with mines, lumber camps, factories, etc. being available for private companies to rent. Employment would be managed by the government in co-operation with the company currently renting. The government would also take a 15% cut from all sales from the location and funding for it would be paid for by both the government and current renters with the renters only paying 30% of maintenance costs. [Mod] Eastern Bloc Founded The (Eastern) European Union or Eastern Bloc has been officially founded by the Roman and Bulgarian Empires. Entry has been opened to Romania, Yugoslavia, and the Soviet Union (Armenian, Georgian, Moldovan, Ukrainian, Byelorussian, and Russian SSRs specifically). Membership entails free-trade, easier access to foreign work permits, and co-operation of law-enforcement. Eastern Bloc Proposals The first proposal to the Eastern Bloc has come from Roman commissioner Nikolas Skandalidis to expand infrastructure in the rural regions of both the Roman Empire and Bulgaria. The second came from Bulgarian commissioner Peter Delyan to pool small amounts of money towards a relief fund in the case of disasters or legal issues. [Mod] Roman Civil War With the integration of the Kurds, the existing soldiers deployed in the east work together to cut insurgents off from supply or communications. The Italian Hamlet Programme is adopted by the Roman forces and is employed throughout Anatolia. The Roman version or "Chorio Programma" sees the camps employing Turkish prisoners from either domestic crime or resistance fighting serving their prison sentences with male prisoners being required to be sterilised, and female prisoners being offered as (secondary) wives to soldiers. [Mod] Macchi C.205 Purchase An order for 150 Macchi C.205 fighter-bombers has been placed for £8 000 000 as well as a license to produce them and Italian assistance in production for £10 000 per plane. Other Mosques seized from Turkish control are granted to the church. The Serbian priest is called a "threat to church stability and the faith" and is requested to be removed from the meetings. Patriarch Benjamin I requests the invitation of the Oriental Orthodox Churches to the meetings and possibly joining their churches as well. The Patriarchal Palace in the Phanari is rebuilt after the recent damage. Diplomats are sent to the HRD and Bulgaria. ( Note: Due to the cultural laws passed earlier on, speaking Turkish publicly, practising Turkish traditions, exercising Turkish culture, or expressing Turkish nationalism are all crimes )

Byzantine Empire Byzantine Civil War Conscription laws have been changed to allow Kurdish people to join the military. As well, Kurds will be granted land seized from eastern Turks. The campaign in the east is re-organised with 100 000 soldiers being deployed in the east to fight insurgents and remaining forces to garrison urban centres. [Mod] Weapons Production Production of the new Diatreesy-42 anti-tank gun will start and the army will put more emphasis on towed weapon usage. [Mod] Orthodox Union Bulgaria is payed reparations for the short war as part of the deal to join the union. Ethiopia, Yugoslavia and Romania are formally invited to the union. The union's head-quarters would be in Thessaloniki and each nation would have three permanent delegates working in the building. [Mod] Eastern Mission A mission is deployed in central Anatolia and the Kurdish lands to convert the populace to Christianity. The state will build some 200 churches in the east and re-purpose mosques which have been seized by the government to be churches and schools. [Mod] Other Diplomats are sent to the U.K., H.R.D., Romania, and Bulgaria. Patriarch Benjamin I of Constantinople will attend the Council of Rome. The invitation to the U.D.L. is accepted.

Byzantine Empire Byzantine Civil War The military and police forces are ordered to work together to crack down on Turkish insurgents. The police force are to take care of domestic terror while the military patrols the country. The two are to share information with each-other to further their progress. [Mod] Bulgarian War Peace negotiations between the two nations happen between the two nations. [Mod] Pan-Orthodox Union An economic union between Byzantium, Romania, Bulgaria, and the USSR has been proposed. It would entail decreased tariffs, joined economic projects, educational co-operation, and possibly policies regarding immigration and education. [Mod] Research Research is put toward the invention of new towed anti-tank weaponry. Towed anti-tank weapons would be designed to have more mobility and have a cheaper production cost. [Mod] Other The Emperor commends the Grey Germans on their fight against Communism. Diplomats are sent to France, Bulgaria, Romania, the USSR, and HRD.

Byzantine Empire Second Byzantine Civil War Soldiers are being deployed in central Anatolia to fight the revolting Turks and increased conscription has been enacted. The police force has been told to close international land borders to civilians and to take harsh measures on anyone who attempts entry. [Mod] Foreign Intervention Act A law increasing domestic security has been enacted. The act is meant to provide increased security and crack down on foreign intervention in the nation by allowing law enforcement to inspect anyone entering the country or any cargo being brought in. Overseas volunteers are required to alert authorities before entering the country and must be documented heavily. [Mod] Infrastructure Expansion Road systems in the west are to be expanded and existing roads are to be brought up to modern standards. A highway road system is to be built to better connect the towns and cities of the country. A railway running from Athens to Thessaloniki, Constantinople, and Smyrna is to be built along this road system for personal and material transportation. [Mod] Other Soldiers operating in Bulgaria are to hold their ground and only make gains which would cause minimal losses. [Mod] The meeting with the Papacy and Tito has been concluded. Anti-Communist and followers of the Orthodox Church have been requested to provide aid in the ongoing conflict.

Byzantine Empire Coronation of the Emperor King George II of Greece has been crowned as the Emperor of Byzantion. A palace is being constructed in Constantinople to act as a permanent area of operations for the Byzantine government. Constitution Finished The final parts of the Byzantine constitution has been made. It includes the following notable articles. Mobilisation of the population - All Greek and Armenian men from the ages of 18 to 40 may be called to military duty in the case of national strife. Upon graduation from secondary education, men must serve two years in the military. Non-Greeks/Armenians are required to do civil or domestic military duties. Economic Freedom - Corporations are given benefits to aid the industrialisation of the nation. Foreign corporations are granted benefits for co-operation with local businesses. Industrial Expansion Land has been seized from all Turkish citizens and corporations. This land has been either sold to non-Turks or in the case of industrial land, sold to local corporations and business owners. Some land has been kept by the government for private use. Holy Roman Civil War Intervention Soldiers have been deployed across the southern borders of Yugoslavia to protect the civilians in the area. Soldiers have been ordered to occupy towns on the Bulgarian border and the city of Burgas to protect the populace from the atrocities of war. Research The government puts money into technical institutions to recover from the civil war. Research regarding military goods, especially supplies such as small arms, are provided with extra funding. Diplomacy Italian and Anatolian Greece are integrated into the empire. Two Byzantine diplomats are sent to the UK. The church creates missions in Kurdish lands and in central Anatolia.

Byzantium (Turkish Republic) Constantinople, 1940. Benjamin (Βενιαμíν), Patriarch of Constantinople meets with religious figures and generals that fought in the 1937 Coup to discuss the future of the country. A version of the constitution has been partly written and is being discussed. The constitution aims to enforce religious and cultural unity and power upon the population. Nationality The Turkish flag, Turkish national music, and symbols have all been deemed illegal. The flag has been replaced by the Greek Orthodox Church's flag. The country has declared itself Byzantium, and has requested the populace to propose a national anthem for the country. Culture The question stood as to what will be done with the Turkish population. Propositions from co-existence to genocide have been made but the government decided on enforcing the Greek culture upon the population through means such as banning the Turkish language, dictionaries, and holidays, as well as providing benefits to those who integrate themselves into their new society. Military The military remains in a mobilised state with the army occupying major cities which is unlikely to be changed. The military is being re-organised to suit the needs of the nation better and allowing for armament of the church. Two years of conscription is a requirement for all male students graduating from secondary education. Education Education has been kept largely the same with minor transitions to the western/British model as well as split education for men and women. Education will use local languages for primary education and Greek for secondary education with post-secondary education only being offered in Greek. Religious courses have been made a requirement for all levels of education, and courses on the English, Latin, and Russian languages being offered throughout education. Private, non-secular institutions are allowed, though they must follow strict regulations. These meetings are expected to last for no more than another year, though there may be unforeseen issues in the future. Other Members of the previous Turkish government including military generals have been declared enemies of the state with an unknown number of them including President Ismet Inonu and Prime Minister Refik Saydam being executed. The Holy Roman Empire's offer to liberate their Greek lands is accepted and Byzantine soldiers are deployed to keep the peace in the area.