Alternate WW2 [IC]

[Chkalovsk]

YEAR: SUMMER 1938
(2 Pages IC = 1 Year)

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Current Map (With Empires); http://i.imgur.com/Ae2MJdx.png

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Moscow, Soviet Union

It was a beautiful day in the City of Moscow, the glorious capital of the Soviet Union. The city boasted great cultural importance to the Russian people, as not only was it the capital city, but more of a cultural capital. Its a Sunday, so everyone should be going about their usual duties once they come back from church, but today was a special day. Joseph Stalin, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and essentially Head of State of the Soviet Union stood on a make-shift temporary balcony, and so he began to address the people of Moscow:

"Men, women, children... and sheep, our flag means nothing unless held aloft in the hands of the mighty, and seeing you stand here before me today is a personal honour. We Russians are a proud people. Since the dawn of our ancestors we have protected this land, our motherland, from the grasps of foreign invaders and aggressors, this very city has become the home of the Russian people, it is our beacon of hope a world filled with such evil, darkness and hatred. We've won countless battles and wars from the dayes of the Holy Russian Empire, our brothers and sons have spilled their own blood... sacrificed themselves in the name of the motherland. You think you know the meaning of sacrifice? THEY knew the TRUE meaning of sacrifice, and without their true sacrifice we as Russian people would not be standing here as a proud and strong nation today. Change is inevitable, and no one understands this better than the Russian people. Not only have we embraced change, we mastered it, bent it to our own will! And now we must be ready to do it again. Brothers and sisters, look to the stars and what awaits us. It is time for us to claim our rightful birthright on this planet! Our red banner will span across every continent, our war cry will bring strong men to their knee's, it is time for Russia to rise once more! Men, enlist in the military, Women, raise our factories and cater for our youth! Russia will be the world police... AND NOTHING WILL STOP US!"

A huge surge of national identity hit the crowd, flags were waved around and the cheers of "LONG LIVE THE MOTHERLAND!" could be heard. Other people began to curse other nations, speaking about how inferior they are compared to Russia, and some simply stood there and looked at Joseph Stalin. Men began to scramble to their nearest military conscription office, as the Soviet war machine prepares to turn once more.

Meanwhile, Joseph Stalin has ordered for the production of a new navy to keep the Soviet defense standards high. 6 new battleships were ordered and are being produced, as well as 1 aircraft carrier, the Soviet Navy is under-going modernization to keep up with the current world powers. Newer, more up-to-date infantry weapons and vehicles are being given to the Soviet Army and the lesser, aging weapons and vehicles are being removed. Vast enhancement projects are underway in the Soviet Air Force to establish a legitimate operational air power for the Soviet Union.

Rise.

[Yymea]

Theodor Klinger walked around his garden. He let the smells of the flora overwhelm him, a combination of plants from all corners of the world, a combination impossible to find in the wild. His heart filled with satisfaction thinking that he had created his very own world, unique to him. He sat down and stretched his legs, feeling the slight numbing that always came, and spread a sleepy sensation throughout his body. He yawned, he was extremely tired. He had spent the last few months since he had taken power in Germany trying to rebuild the nation, but most of his work had been done in the depths of his garden, relaxed under the dew in the mornings, and feverishly working in the night, sometimes staying awake on dawn, and being found by his servants asleep in the evening, with papers in his lap. This had ended, at least for the day. He had ordered the less industrialized areas of germany to be worked on, and state owned enterprises to employ the poor in factories, which were also being more extensively mechanized. He wondered if he would subject the german people to the misery of rebuilding the empire once again, just to please the nationalists, before he dozed off.

[Kazarstan]

Warsaw, Poland

Chief of State Józef Piłsudski and some other Polish Government officials had been studying the Geopolitical situation that had been sweeping across Europe. The German Free State was rising and as Germany and Poland never really settled their differences after WW1, Chief of State Józef Piłsudski did not like this as it could be a threat to the territorial sovereignty and independence of the Second Polish Republic. On the other hand, the Soviet Union had been getting increasingly militaristic but was showing interests in Asia, which means the Soviet Union could be a good ally to have. The Kingdom of Finland up north looked as if it could later expand into the Baltic States and this slightly concerned Poland as Chief of State Józef Piłsudski wanted the Baltics under Polish control, especially Lithuania as it was a part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Chief of State Józef Piłsudski also put in motion new labour programmes aiming to get the entire nation working to boost the economy, he also wanted to nationalize industry and boost the amount of numbers in the military. The Polish Army would need better weapons and better a way standard of trainings meaning any money gained from economic boom would have to be mainly put into the military.

Then Chief of State Józef Piłsudski had a very brilliant idea: After writing a long list on the structure, roles and internal components of his new organization, he sent letters to the leaders of the USSR and Finland to form the 'Warsaw Pact' or WarPac for short, a global alliance for the greater good, named after the documents he had just written, being in Warsaw at the time, hence the name! The Warsaw Pact would not only act as a geopolitical-military alliance but also as an economic and humanitarian coalition, helping members of the Warsaw Pact when they needed. The Warsaw Pact would also expand its economic and humanitarian missions into countries that needed it desperately.

[Warltorn]

Ankara, Turkey

It has been 13 years since collapse of the Ottoman Empire and founding of the Republic of Turkey, and 18 years since the end of First World War. Turkey is currently reforming, expected to have a large arsenal of armored vehicles before 1938. Since then Turkey has changed so much, better leaders and better economy. Currently, Turkey was seeking to establish diplomatic relations with Soviet Union. Most of Turkish ministers knew that Soviet Union could be an useful ally for Turkey. 250 T-28 tanks were ordered from the Soviet Union and 2 Type 1934A-class destroyers were ordered from Germany. On the other hand Turkish military is currently working on 'national projects' such as the TC-24 AMT light tank. Turkey is planning on acquiring 570 TC-22 AMTs by end of the year.

TC-22 AMT Sketch Concept

[Crockerland]

Warsaw, Poland

Chief of State Józef Piłsudski and some other Polish Government officials had been studying the Geopolitical situation that had been sweeping across Europe. The German Free State was rising and as Germany and Poland never really settled their differences after WW2, Chief of State Józef Piłsudski did not like this as it could be a threat to the territorial sovereignty and independence of the Second Polish Republic. On the other hand, the Soviet Union had been getting increasingly militaristic but was showing interests in Asia, which means the Soviet Union could be a good ally to have. The Kingdom of Finland up north looked as if it could later expand into the Baltic States and this slightly concerned Poland as Chief of State Józef Piłsudski wanted the Baltics under Polish control, especially Lithuania as it was a part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Chief of State Józef Piłsudski also put in motion new labour programmes aiming to get the entire nation working to boost the economy, he also wanted to nationalize industry and boost the amount of numbers in the military. The Polish Army would need better weapons and better a way standard of trainings meaning any money gained from economic boom would have to be mainly put into the military.

Then Chief of State Józef Piłsudski had a very brilliant idea: After writing a long list on the structure, roles and internal components of his new organization, he sent letters to the leaders of the USSR and Finland to form the 'Warsaw Pact' or WarPac for short, a global alliance for the greater good, named after the documents he had just written, being in Warsaw at the time, hence the name! The Warsaw Pact would not only act as a geopolitical-military alliance but also as an economic and humanitarian coalition, helping members of the Warsaw Pact when they needed. The Warsaw Pact would also expand its economic and humanitarian missions into countries that needed it desperately.

Finland is willing to accept this invitation, though President Aleksi Tikkanen notes that he finds it odd that the Polish are willing to ally themselves with the Soviets considering the Polish-Soviet war of 1919-1921.

[Chkalovsk]

Moscow, Soviet Union

Joseph Stalin, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, found it odd that the Second Polish Republic wished to align itself with the Soviet Union, however agreed to the documents about the alliance and joined the Warsaw Pact. Joseph Stalin was also happy that the Kingdom of Finland had joined the Warsaw Pact, this meant that so far all of the Soviet Union's European borders were friendly. Joseph Stalin also acknowledged that the establishment of diplomatic relations between Moscow and Ankara would be a good way to ease the tensions after the Russo-Ottoman Wars in the Caucasus during World War 1, Joseph Stalin was also delighted to know that the Turkish had ordered for 250 T-28 Tanks and accepted the order, as he needed to move T-28 tanks to make way for the new era of tanks currently being planned for 1937 - 41, and Joseph Stalin wanted to export Soviet made weaponry all across the SSR's, Asia and Eastern Europe. Joseph Stalin also offered the Kingdom of Finland to form official diplomatic relations as well as trade, he also offered the same to the Second Polish Republic as well as offering them arms. The Soviet Union wanted to be as friendly as possible to its neighbours but also wanted to be the dominant force in the Warsaw Pact. Joseph Stalin also offers T-28's to Finland. Joseph Stalin also announced the Soviet Union would be launching a diplomatic mission in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, for now it would be limited to trade and diplomatic relations but Joseph Stalin secretly planned to fund the Socialist Workers Party of Yugoslavia for the 1938 Yugoslavian Elections. However, Socialist or not, Joseph Stalin wanted to maintain a good relationship with the Kingdom of Yugoslavia as he saw it a strategic interest of not only the Soviet Union but also the Warsaw Pact, it would be a geopolitical stronghold for both due to its location in Europe.

[The Dutch-Prussian Empire]

Manila, Philippines

It has been quite a year for the country, yet somehow it has manage to stand up on its own feet. It has been 41 years since the Spain left this country.The War was bitterly fought, it was a war of Independence. It was a war for the Liberty of the Filipino people. One could certainly say that it was a Pyrrhic Victory. It was won with the sweat and blood of many. But it showed the world and defined the meaning of the word "Filipino".

Our relations with Japan has grew colder through out the years, mainly because of the Invasion of Manchuria. It was such a terrible event, the Chinese and the Japanese were our friends. They were good friends. President Quezon has been looking forward to meet the European leaders. Especially, Theodor Klinger. President Quezon has been delighted by his prowess and intelligence. He is such an important figure that it even influences the President's way of governing the nation.

With an ever growing threat from its neighbors, the Philippine Army has been looking for new technology to incorporate to the Military, mainly tanks. General Antonio Luna, has been very interested on Soviet designs, He personally even wanted to see them in action. "They are very fast and agile machines. They are the horses of the generation" He has convinced President Quezon to order 40 BT-7s from the Soviet Union. General Luna and General Gregorio Del Pilar are excited to see the new Turkish TC-24, even the President is considering of buying it after the initial release.

[Kazarstan]

Warsaw, Poland

Chief of State Józef Piłsudski was happy to hear that the Soviet Union and the Kingdom of Finland had joined the Warsaw Pact and was also happy that the Soviet Union planned to expand the membership of the Warsaw Pact. With the Soviet Union trying to get more nations under the Warsaw Pact, Chief of State Józef Piłsudski decided that since the Second Polish Republic was the one that put forward the idea for the Warsaw Pact, and since its literally named after the Republics capital city, the Second Polish Republic should also initiate some diplomatic missions in order to bulk up the security in the Warsaw Pact. The options on invitations were limited at the time but after a meeting with his top advisers, Chief of State Józef Piłsudski sent a formal invitation to the Warsaw Pact to the Republic of the Philippines. On another note, the Second Polish Republic wished to established a WarPac diplomatic mission in Czechoslovakia and Lithuania, Lithuania declined however and a result Poland cut off all trade with Lithuania, but on the other hand but Czechoslovakia seemed open to the establishment of diplomatic relations with Poland.

Meanwhile on the national front, factory production in the poorest area's of the Second Polish Republic has increased by 72% which was well over the predicted 35% estimate that Chief of State Józef Piłsudski had predicted, henceforth he set the next target for a couple months time to be at 160% which seemed to be pushing it, but at the same time a tad realistic. The economy was starting the rise again and employment levels in the poorest area's of the Second Polish Republic were gradually increasing. With the economy rising step by step, there has been a slight, but noticeable increase on Armed Force spending. Better training standards were being delivered and new Officer schools across the country resulted in a better and more experienced High Command. Polands top generals which served through World War 1 had been called in to help whip the Armed Forces back into shape. Chief of State Józef Piłsudski would also like to order 300 T-28 tanks for the Polish Army and 60 IP-1 fighters for the Polish Air Force from the Soviet Union, as Poland aimed to build up a mixed arsenal of weapons produced in Poland, and from the Soviet Union and other WarPac nations.

[Yymea]

Theodor Klinger was disgusted at the news of the soviet union allying itself with Turkey and Poland. He didn't mind socialism, years go he had been a member of the socialist german youth, but the soviet union didn't have any respect for tradition or morals, and they were too precipitated. Seeing this threat, he pumped new life into the military, modernizing it and making it more efficient. His policies were already taking effect, and it seemed that Germany would become a superpower once more. But communism was ready to pounce, interminably waiting in the shadows. He needed allies. He breathed in the evening air, his garden seemed immense today, he was sitting, surrounded by plants, and a beautiful green and blue beetle buzzed near his head, and sat at his neck. He smiled and looked at it more closely, before it flew off again. He then got up and walked up to his home. He passed through the wooden halls, cluttered with paintings, which were so clamped up against eachother that they repelled him. He soon reached the telegraph room, and set to work. He sent the following telegram to Benito Mussolini, leader of Italy.

To Benito Mussolini, Italy, Rome.
We are both leaders of nations that have been treated unfairly, and both of us have had to take charge for the well being of our land. I propose an alliance against communism, against the Warsaw pact, an alliance to counter them. I propose celebrating a congress in which we would set the foundations for this great union, in Milan. Do you accept?
-------------------------------------------------------With best regards, Theodor Klinger

[The Dutch-Prussian Empire]

Warsaw, Poland

Chief of State Józef Piłsudski was happy to hear that the Soviet Union and the Kingdom of Finland had joined the Warsaw Pact and was also happy that the Soviet Union planned to expand the membership of the Warsaw Pact. With the Soviet Union trying to get more nations under the Warsaw Pact, Chief of State Józef Piłsudski decided that since the Second Polish Republic was the one that put forward the idea for the Warsaw Pact, and since its literally named after the Republics capital city, the Second Polish Republic should also initiate some diplomatic missions in order to bulk up the security in the Warsaw Pact. The options on invitations were limited at the time but after a meeting with his top advisers, Chief of State Józef Piłsudski sent a formal invitation to the Warsaw Pact to the Republic of the Philippines. On another note, the Second Polish Republic wished to established a WarPac diplomatic mission in Czechoslovakia and Lithuania, Lithuania declined however and a result Poland cut off all trade with Lithuania, but on the other hand but Czechoslovakia seemed open to the establishment of diplomatic relations with Poland.

Meanwhile on the national front, factory production in the poorest area's of the Second Polish Republic has increased by 72% which was well over the predicted 35% estimate that Chief of State Józef Piłsudski had predicted, henceforth he set the next target for a couple months time to be at 160% which seemed to be pushing it, but at the same time a tad realistic. The economy was starting the rise again and employment levels in the poorest area's of the Second Polish Republic were gradually increasing. With the economy rising step by step, there has been a slight, but noticeable increase on Armed Force spending. Better training standards were being delivered and new Officer schools across the country resulted in a better and more experienced High Command. Polands top generals which served through World War 1 had been called in to help whip the Armed Forces back into shape. Chief of State Józef Piłsudski would also like to order 300 T-28 tanks for the Polish Army and 60 IP-1 fighters for the Polish Air Force from the Soviet Union, as Poland aimed to build up a mixed arsenal of weapons produced in Poland, and from the Soviet Union and other WarPac nations.

Manila, Philippines

President Quezon was surprised about the invitation. he sent a telegram to Jozef Pilsudski, Stating that he will visit Poland and Warsaw Pact countries next month. Yet he doubts if the Alliance will ever be beneficial to the development of the Philippines, A nation that was forged by the Ideals of Democracy, joining such an Alliance would render the "republic" null and void. The Engineering committee has produced the first Filipino made tank design using the Leaf-Spring Suspension System. The Project has been named "Proyektong Tamaraw" (Project Tamaraw). It will be later revealed to the public at the Caloocan Military Parade.

The High Command has announced the official specifications for the Assault Gun Carrier project:

Weight: 15 to 21 tons
Main Armament: 57mm gun or 45mm gun
Height: 5 feet to 8 feet
Length: 24 meters
Frontal Armor: 43mm
Side Armor: 18mm
Rear Armor: 10mm to 14mm


Despite the worsening diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines, Mitsubishi of Japan and Christie Motors presented themselves to produce the chassis. Another choice being considered by the President is Henschel and Renault. For the gun, the choices that are being considered are Krupp, Rheinmetall or purchase 344 Soviet ZiS-2's.

The Air force is also considering purchasing foreign made aircraft and are waiting for any valuable offers.

[Yymea]

Warsaw, Poland

Chief of State Józef Piłsudski was happy to hear that the Soviet Union and the Kingdom of Finland had joined the Warsaw Pact and was also happy that the Soviet Union planned to expand the membership of the Warsaw Pact. With the Soviet Union trying to get more nations under the Warsaw Pact, Chief of State Józef Piłsudski decided that since the Second Polish Republic was the one that put forward the idea for the Warsaw Pact, and since its literally named after the Republics capital city, the Second Polish Republic should also initiate some diplomatic missions in order to bulk up the security in the Warsaw Pact. The options on invitations were limited at the time but after a meeting with his top advisers, Chief of State Józef Piłsudski sent a formal invitation to the Warsaw Pact to the Republic of the Philippines. On another note, the Second Polish Republic wished to established a WarPac diplomatic mission in Czechoslovakia and Lithuania, Lithuania declined however and a result Poland cut off all trade with Lithuania, but on the other hand but Czechoslovakia seemed open to the establishment of diplomatic relations with Poland.

Meanwhile on the national front, factory production in the poorest area's of the Second Polish Republic has increased by 72% which was well over the predicted 35% estimate that Chief of State Józef Piłsudski had predicted, henceforth he set the next target for a couple months time to be at 160% which seemed to be pushing it, but at the same time a tad realistic. The economy was starting the rise again and employment levels in the poorest area's of the Second Polish Republic were gradually increasing. With the economy rising step by step, there has been a slight, but noticeable increase on Armed Force spending. Better training standards were being delivered and new Officer schools across the country resulted in a better and more experienced High Command. Polands top generals which served through World War 1 had been called in to help whip the Armed Forces back into shape. Chief of State Józef Piłsudski would also like to order 300 T-28 tanks for the Polish Army and 60 IP-1 fighters for the Polish Air Force from the Soviet Union, as Poland aimed to build up a mixed arsenal of weapons produced in Poland, and from the Soviet Union and other WarPac nations.

Manila, Philippines

President Quezon was surprised about the invitation. he sent a telegram to Jozef Pilsudski, Stating that he will visit Poland and Warsaw Pact countries next month. Yet he doubts if the Alliance will ever be beneficial to the development of the Philippines, A nation that was forged by the Ideals of Democracy, joining such an Alliance would render the "republic" null and void. The Engineering committee has produced the first Filipino made tank design using the Christie Suspension System. The Project has been named "Proyektong Tamaraw" (Project Tamaraw). It will be later revealed to the public at the Caloocan Military Parade.

The High Command has announced the official specifications for the Assault Gun Carrier project:

Weight: 15 to 21 tons
Main Armament: 57mm gun or 45mm gun
Height: 5 feet to 8 feet
Length: 24 meters
Frontal Armor: 43mm
Side Armor: 18mm
Rear Armor: 10mm to 14mm


Despite the worsening diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines, Mitsubishi of Japan and Christie Motors presented themselves to produce the chassis. Another choice being considered by the President is Henschel and Renault. For the gun, the choices that are being considered are Krupp, Rheinmetall or purchase 344 Soviet ZiS-2's.

The Air force is also considering purchasing foreign made aircraft and are waiting for any valuable offers.

Theodor Klinger soon recieved the news that the Philippines were interested in purchasing military aircraft. A trade deal would benefit Germany, but first he had to test the waters. He sat down on his armchair, and typed the following telegram:

To Josez Pilsudski, Phillipines, Manila.
Noting the interest of your nation in the purchase of military aircraft, we would like to offer you 100 Arado Ar 68 combat aircraft, for the price of 156.200 Reichsmark each. I hope further relations between our nations can be established, and we invite you to the congress of Milan.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------With best regards, Theodor Klinger

He hoped he hadn´t made a precipitated diplomatic decision, but he was fairly confident it would pay off. He got up and pondered the fate of the world in the next few years. It fely bizarre to think that his actions would forever change history, but he wasn´t sure what extent they would reach. He once again entered the garden, with a slight bitterness he couldn´t identify the cause of-

[Baelish Fingers]

Emperor Shōwa was back at the royal palace and was most content with Japans situation. He had successfully adding Manchurian to the Empire and had further plans but they would take time. His wife was expecting a child this fall and he was signing the preparations for the ceremony that would occur on this joyous day. The Emperor snickered Japan was by far the dominant force in the East well at least excluding Russia. He did not like the Russians with there socialist ideals they were totally backwards and undeserving of the power and land they had especially the land. Only if he could invade and take the land all the way to Siberia then the Philippines would shut up, they would no there would be no hope in fighting the Japanese (in actual history Japan was at war with the Soviet Union of these lands but I'm guessing everyone forgot about that so lets pretend this war never happens). The thing that most worried the Emperor was not the USSR itself but the new group of nations it had aligned itself the Warsaw Pact. Sure they were half way across the world but they could support the USSR in war making a potential war tipped in the Ussr's favor. Though Emperor Shōwa believed aligning with lesser peoples and cultures was below Japan. He believed might be in the best interest of Japan to deter the Warsaw Pact. in this spirit he sent a letter to the Philippines and US asking for a nonaggression pact. Now for the conquering of China!

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

Today was a proud day for Italy. Under the iron leadership of Benito Mussolini, the Italian Empire had grown from Somalia to the Ethiopia and Eritrea, and the Italian Military had been expanded vastly. Today was a new dawn, and Mussolini was determined to see Italy rise, to be the new Roman Empire.

Benito strolled leisurely through a hallway of the Provincial Capital of Genoa, smiling from ear to ear at everyone he passed. He could already hear the roar of the crowd outside. He finally turned to the side as he came to a pair of double doors which led out to a balcony. Taking a deep breath, he stepped through the doors to find a mass of thousands cheering: "Roma, Roma!" They were waving miniature Italian flags and giving the Roman salute wildly. Il Duce returned the salute and beamed at the crowd. He held his hand up for silence; the cheers ebbed away.

"Italians! Today is our greatest yet! We have overcome the uncivilized brutes in Ethiopia, and our military is the finest in the Mediterranean! But today, ever Italian must do their part to contribute to our victory! Italian men; you must enlist in the military and work in our factories to drive our indomitable military forward! Italian women; you must marry and bear the next generation of Italians! If every one of us does their part, Italy will become the greatest power since the Roman Empire! We will become the New Roman Empire! Mare Nostrum!
Mussolini repeated the Roman salute and exited the balcony, smiling to himself.

A few days later when Benito returned to his office in Rome, he was pleased to find a telegram from the Theodore Klinger, leader of Germany. He penned a response:

To: Theodore Klinger
From: Benito Mussolini, Il Duce
Greetings friend. It is true that our peoples have been underestimated and oppressed for decades. The Warsaw Pact, a breeding ground for the Communists and Socialists, must not be allowed to spread. Therefor, I would be pleased to accept your offer of alliance. If I may suggest a name, the Pact of Iron signers will meet in your suggested Milan. In addition, I would like to invite several nations to join; I am sure that you will want to invite your own allies as well. I cannot wait to seal with you a lasting alliance between the German and Italian peoples; we have held back the Mongoloids before, and now we shall hold back their descendants as well.
Respectfully,
-Benito Mussolini, Il Duce

After the telegram had been sent, Benito set about to deal with the country's other problems. Industrialization was coming along quite well, with dozens of new factories and industrial complexes springing up every day. The military, however, was in horrible shape. They had conquered the barely organized, tiny nation of Albania, and the much larger, but equally unindustrialized and unorganized Ethiopia, with ease. But these weren't accomplishments big enough to boast about. The Italian military needed a major overhaul, and fast. Therefor, Benito commissioned for new models of heavy and medium tanks to be made. He also commissioned several new battlecruisers for his navy, and began reequipping and retraining his army with modern weapons. Finally, he ordered new models of aircraft, and started to comb through the ranks for any young officers who could direct modern warfare efficiently, unlike the stubborn trench-warfare minded generals he had left over from WW1.

Italy was rising.

[The Dutch-Prussian Empire]

Manila, Philippines

President Quezon was surprised about the invitation. he sent a telegram to Jozef Pilsudski, Stating that he will visit Poland and Warsaw Pact countries next month. Yet he doubts if the Alliance will ever be beneficial to the development of the Philippines, A nation that was forged by the Ideals of Democracy, joining such an Alliance would render the "republic" null and void. The Engineering committee has produced the first Filipino made tank design using the Christie Suspension System. The Project has been named "Proyektong Tamaraw" (Project Tamaraw). It will be later revealed to the public at the Caloocan Military Parade.

The High Command has announced the official specifications for the Assault Gun Carrier project:

Weight: 15 to 21 tons
Main Armament: 57mm gun or 45mm gun
Height: 5 feet to 8 feet
Length: 24 meters
Frontal Armor: 43mm
Side Armor: 18mm
Rear Armor: 10mm to 14mm


Despite the worsening diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines, Mitsubishi of Japan and Christie Motors presented themselves to produce the chassis. Another choice being considered by the President is Henschel and Renault. For the gun, the choices that are being considered are Krupp, Rheinmetall or purchase 344 Soviet ZiS-2's.

The Air force is also considering purchasing foreign made aircraft and are waiting for any valuable offers.

Theodor Klinger soon recieved the news that the Philippines were interested in purchasing military aircraft. A trade deal would benefit Germany, but first he had to test the waters. He sat down on his armchair, and typed the following telegram:

To Manuel L Quezon, Phillipines, Manila.
Noting the interest of your nation in the purchase of military aircraft, we would like to offer you 100 Arado Ar 68 combat aircraft, for the price of 156.200 Reichsmark each. I hope further relations between our nations can be established, and we invite you to the congress of Milan.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------With best regards, Theodor Klinger

He hoped he hadn´t made a precipitated diplomatic decision, but he was fairly confident it would pay off. He got up and pondered the fate of the world in the next few years. It felt bizarre to think that his actions would forever change history, but he wasn´t sure what extent they would reach. He once again entered the garden, with a slight bitterness he couldn´t identify the cause of-

Manila, Philippines
The day began with the glorious Caloocan Military Parade, which showcased the first Filipino tank design, The T-5-37a. It was an odd looking vehicle. it carried a 37mm cannon and a light machine gun, yet the President was still pleased despite its appearance. That Afternoon, the president scheduled his trip to Europe. He would be bringing his wife and his ministers, and of course. General Luna. They will be visting Poland, Russia, Finland, Germany and attend the meeting in Milan with Italy and Germany. General Luna is also interestd in seeing Berlin and of course, German Military Equipment . Meanwhile, the Philippine economy is booming because of the reestablishment of the Mining Industry and the Steel Industry. The first 6 Filipino factories have been finished in Quezon City. The first project that the Factory is looking forward to producing is the cruiser HMS Del Pilar. The city of Pasay has been founded. It is just a couple of miles away from Manila.

President Quezon sat in his couch, quitely reading the letter from Theodore Klinger, He asked his generals about the offer... they discussed it for awhile. Later that day he sent this Telegram to Germany:

To Theodore Klinger,
I have decided to accept your offer, to further speed up the modernization of the Philippine Air Force I will buy 150 Ar 68. the total cost if converted to peso is Php 5,290,000. You can expect the payment to arrive next week. I shall expect you in Milan.

Regards,
President Manuel L. Quezon

The President also received a letter from Japan, which he did not read till that night, he called for a meeting in the palace. They discussed the situation, each of his Generals gave their opinions. All of his Ministers tried convincing him to sign the non-aggression pact, but then General Luna stood up.. His eyes glanced at the president. He took a deep breath, sighed, and said "Brothers, do not fall for the Japanese ruse. The faith of Asia is hanging by a thread. Yes, they were our friends.. but ask yourselves. Can i really trust the friend that betrayed his friend?" After that moment, everyone became silent. The president looked uneasy, his ministers felt awkard because of the situation. then he finally decided "The meeting is adjourned, Mr. Reynaldo Quizon (Minister of Foreign Relations).. Please write back to the Emperor.. tell him we cannot sign that "ruse" of war"

[Gyrenaica]

To: Mexico
Our two nations are shining examples of Latino power. I suggest we band together and set out on a task to liberate the rest of Latin America from colonial and other oppression. It may anger the Europeans, but we can leave them their possessions in Africa. But colonies in the Americas is unacceptable.

To: Germany
Your nation is strong and growing stronger everyday. We wish to purchase military equipment from you. What have you to sell to us? And may we purchase the plans to reproduce them in our own factories?

To: Italy
Mighty Rome has come a long way, and now it is Italy at the forefront. You have power vested in your nation, with colonies in strategic areas in east and North Africa. I propose an alliance between Brazil and Italy.

To: Spain
Our old neighbors, from colonial age! How have you been doing now that the Spanish empire is, unfortunately, dwindling. I write you in hopes that you would join an alliance with Brazil to rebuild and expand our glorious nations.

To: Japan
You are the strongest empire in Asia, and so we turn to you for alliance. You've secured holdings in east Asia in Korea, China, and elsewhere. It takes great power to do so. We ask for an alliance with you.

OOC: not my best. Just a rushed message post.

[Rannoria]

Jean-Pascal Bissonnette stared through the window in his home.
"Times are changing..." he said to himself, "and here is France."
He had been elected a year ago, and won the vote for the socialists in France.
The military was fine for France. Troops well armed. Vehicles strong. They preserved quality over quantity, but they have to switch that if they wanted to.
Jean-Pascal decided he was going to write a note.

To: Joseph Stalin
Encryption: Max
I like the way you think, you and your ideologies.
Maybe we can talk about something.
Maybe we should.
Regards, Jean-Pascal Bissonnette, president of France

[Lothair Udo]

To: Spain
Our old neighbors, from colonial age! How have you been doing now that the Spanish empire is, unfortunately, dwindling. I write you in hopes that you would join an alliance with Brazil to rebuild and expand our glorious nations.
OOC: not my best. Just a rushed message post.

To: Brazil
From: Spain

Ah, yes... Brazil, our old neighbor from the colonial age! Unfortunately, yes, we are dwindling in the terms of power, but this alliance that you are proposing, I hope it will strengthen both of our nations, in other words, yes, your alliance proposal is accepted.

To: Italy[
From: Spain

Hello there government and people of Italy! Especially to you Benito Mussolini! This letter is to inform you of our proposal, which is an alliance. I hope that this proposal for the safety of our citizens will be accepted.

[The Dutch-Prussian Empire]

The President stood outside of the Main Entrance of the Naval Senior Command, he entered the door. He entered a room with 3 fine dressed Admirals. One was Rear Admiral Alberto Franciso Junio, Admiral Ernesto Morales, Commodore Juan Doroteo, and Admiral Reynaldo Esguerra-Pablo. They all greeted the President warmly, they all gave him a salute. The President smiled and thanked them. They showed him the concept and the Design for the BRP Gregorio Del Pilar. The President was real pleased. He further more studied the design of the ship, it was the biggest Naval ship ever to be built in the Philippines, It was to be one of the most powerful ships in Southeast Asia. After the meeting, the President Went to the Rizal International Airport in Manila. President Quezon, his wife, and his Ministers entered the plane and flew to Europe.. to Visit the War-pact nations and to attend the congress at Milan. On the plane, President Quezon looked at Manila and its neighboring cities. He felt happy and content. He said to himself "I have done my duty to my country. I shall do everything to make the Philippines rise. I hope my trip will further strengthen my nation's diplomatic ties with Europe".

Meanwhile, 12 new factories have opened in Manila. 3 more in the Bicol Region and 19 new Iron Mill's have opened in Cainta, Cavite Province. Exported goods such as Coconuts, Rice, and Raw Materials have been sold to countries in Southeast Asia. The Philippine Spratly Expedition has made a very valuable discovery. Huge deposits of Oil have been discovered in the Spratly Islands! The National Bureau of Energy Development have been planning to construct Oil Fields in the Spratly Islands by the end of 1939. This is the Philippine's chance to further strengthen its economy and finally become self sufficient on Oil.

[Rannoria]

BREAKING NEWS - French Government Change
Jean-Pascal, the president, has turned France nationalist-socialist.
The people are quite content, and military has gotten stronger.
There is no racism involved, unlike others, but pride is strong.

[Baelish Fingers]

Emperor Showa was pleased though not in the way he hoped. The US had yet to replied to his proposal and it looked as if there would be no non aggression pact with them in addition the Philippines had refused his kindness as a ploy of some kind never again would Japan lend a hand or even offer one to these lesser people. The reason why the Emperor was happy was the telegraph from Brazil. Brazil was backwards but not in the way of Russia. Sure they overthrew their Emperor but at least they had the decency to establish a republic instead of a smelling Socialist or worse a Communist one in fact they were currently fighting the communists in their own country and winning.
Emperor Showa had a message sent.
"Japan excepts the mutual friendship of the country of Brazil. If you are ever in end only need ask. We promise this in hope that you will do this also."

LATER THAT DAY
Emperor Showa was looking at a map of the Pacific specifically the southwestern islands he needed to control this islands.
"To the Nation of France we the Greater Japanese Empire would like the purchase your islands in the Pacific Ocean."

LATER THAT NIGHT
The Emperor's mind started to wonder when finally he had an idea so he quickly called one of his servants. "I must tell Puyi I have a 'project' I wish to do to help 'mutually benefit are nations. We will perfect the gas of The War (WW1) to use as a deterrent against the Communist dogs."

A war was brewing and Showa knew it and he would do all in his power to stop Japan from losing even if that meant staying neutral or losing friends. He did not know what he was going to do to accomplish this but he knew he was going to have to invade China.

[Gyrenaica]

In Brazil, the government has started to develop and to encourage an idea of a United Latin America. This has brought about nationalism and many have joined the military. Plans are being made to bring the weak neighbors under Brazilian control. None outside the government know if these plans.

[The Dutch-Prussian Empire]

BREAKING NEWS - French Government Change
Jean-Pascal, the president, has turned France nationalist-socialist.
The people are quite content, and military has gotten stronger.
There is no racism involved, unlike others, but pride is strong.

Upon arriving to Berlin, and hearing about the news. President Quezon sent this Telegram to the French President Jean-Pascal.

To Jean-Pascal,
I am not much of a supporter of socialism, yet i have been interested in improving relations between our nations. I will visit Paris after the War-Pact meeting and another unspecified state affair. Would you sign a Mutual Defense Treaty between our two nations? The Philippines will be there to defend and help Indo-China and other French colonies in Asia. I guess the only words i can say for now are "Viva Le France!"

Respectfully Yours,
Manuel L. Quezon

President Manuel was happy that he had finally reached Berlin. A German Diplomat arrived at the Airport and gave us a tour around the city. The Reichstag, The Reich Chancellery and the ever so famous Bradenburg Gate. We were dazzled by the amazing sights. One day, "Manila will be more like this" he said to himself. General Luna was in another car behind them, he had a translator and The Defense Minister with him. Just as he wanted, he didn't go to Hotel Kaiserhof immediately. He decided to visit the Kriegsschule in Dresden. He told them that he will just return tomorrow morning for the flight to Warsaw. The president found it hard to sleep. He was already thinking about the visit to the War-Pact Nations and the Congress of Milan.


(P.S. Finland, Russia, and Poland can continue on with the visit [Describe it for me in your next move]and i'll decide what is the President's conclusion of the War-Pact Alliance. {Same thing for Germany and Italy at the congress of Milan} P.S.S. Also Same goes to france [if it accepts the offer])

[Chkalovsk]

To: Jean-Pascal Bissonnette
From: Comrade Joseph Stalin
Encryption: Maximum

Myself and the other top ministers within the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics are not too fond with France's recent switch to Nationalist-Socialism, however, both our countries were subject to German aggression during the First World War and many of our people admired the bravery of the French Armed Forces and its people in its fight against the extravagantly aggressive German Empire, it is on this basis that I think we could be good allies. Maybe Nationalist-Socialism Isn't so bad, but we are just sceptical of it. On the other hand, both of our nations have an extremely solid Armed Forces and I think it would be good to form a basis of an military alliance, and you have been invited to join the Warsaw Pact. If accepted, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics would also like to build an embassy in Paris and sign several trade agreements to bolster both of our nations economies.

Siberia, Soviet Union

Meanwhile massive amounts of oil has been discovered in the Siberian district of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and massive drilling programs are under way. With a new nationalized oil supply being developed, factories have began to spring up all across Siberia, totalling at 35 so far. With an increased strategic importance for Siberia, Joseph Stalin realised that Siberia could not leave or be taken from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics so he began putting into motion the "Siberian Death Trap" scheme. Utilizing the massive snowy plains, extremely harsh winter conditions and the mountains of Siberia, Joseph Stalin would put in place a smart network of air fields and ground bases in order to trap the enemy in the only available routes through the harsh snowlands of Siberia, it would be considered a "3rd Front" (after Euro-Russia and the North Caucasus). Oil supplies have also been discovered in the North Caucasus region and drilling projects area also under way in order to gather up the oil as soon as possible.

North Caucasus & Western Russia, Soviet Union

On the military sector the massive reforms being demanded by Joseph Stalin began to be visible. First off, the Red Army, Red Navy, Red Air Force and the Red Guards had been renamed to the Soviet Army, Soviet Navy, Soviet Air Force and the Soviet Guards. These actions were done in order to hopefully ease the tensions with any other nation other the political stance of the Soviet Union and its Communist government, however due for economic proposes Joseph Stalin was considering leaning slightly to Socialism. Tanks, the Soviet Unions strong point were still being produced on a large scale with exports being delivered to Poland and Turkey. New Infantry Rifles and Machine Guns were being put into active service and a better standard of training was being delivered. Soviet troops were now being trained in Modern, Tactical and Underground/Guerilla warfare. The Soviet Guards, a large paramilitary force were also being trained in Underground/Guerilla warfare. The Soviet Navy has began massive development of new style of Battleships, Dreadnaughts and Destroyers as well as Aircraft Carriers, new types of naval fighters and strike aircraft were being built for these Aircraft Carriers. The Soviet Air Force were developing new types of Anti Aircraft batteries as well as new types of bomber aircraft for area bombing and strategic bombing.

As well as this the Soviet Government had ordered for the initiation of "Project 061-X".

Moscow, Soviet Union

Preparations were being made for Joseph Stalin's flight to Warsaw, capital of the Second Polish Republic for the first established meeting of the Warsaw Pact. There would be one observer nation, the Philippines, and the President of the Second Polish Republic would be there. Joseph Stalin hoped that representatives or the leader of the Kingdom of Finland would be there at the meeting to show the alliance in full strength but was not too worried if the Finnish did not show up in Warsaw. Joseph Stalin had also made notes on the increased militarization of Germany and Italy and felt concerned for the safety of Czechoslovakia, Poland and Yugoslavia and aimed to bring this up at the Warsaw Pact meeting. He also made notes on the increasing militancy of the Japanese Empire and the Communist rebellion in the Republic of China. Soviet officials had so far ruled out intervention and stated that "the Communists can fend for themselves, we dont even arm or fund them anyway" which so far, Joseph Stalin agreed to. However, a Japanese-controlled China could be dangerous as so far Japan's actions haven't exactly been "Soviet friendly".

Joseph Stalin also wanted to ease any tensions with Italy and Germany, although, he did not fully understand what the USSR had done to make them so... "anti soviet".

After all... all the Communist Party did after the Civil War was unite a divided and broken nation, isn't this the exact same thing their leaders are trying to do?

[Yymea]

Theodor Klinger entered the building in which the congress would be held. He had before leaving Germany, arranged a few things. The military was once again reinforced, and specialized business was being made throughout the country. He was trying to make life for the german people as pleasant as posible, and to cement Germany as the true paragon of Europe, militarily and technologically, and in quality of life. People in hopeless situations were being directed to jobs, which became more specialized, and soldiers were given a better wage. Insurgency soon lowered, which pleased him immensely. Germany would never descend into anarchy and poverty once more, he would make sure. He had also made sure to answer all the telegrams and letters he had received. He had been quite busy.

To Benito Mussolini, Italy, Rome.
I am pleased to hear this, and accept. Expect me in Milan soon, and may our nations prosper under this new alliance.
------------------------------------------------------With best regards, Theodor Klinger

To Brazilian government
We are willing to sell you military equipment, however, it would be best if you attented the congress of Milan and we negotiated there. It would also give us a chance of increasing ties between our two nations, and assist eachother whenever it is necessary.
-----------------------------------------------------With best regards, Theodor Klinger

Seeing, too, that Japan was directly threatened by the soviet union and the rest of the Warsaw pact, he sent the following letter to the emperor.

To emperor Shôwa
We have noted that the USSR threatens you, and could potentially cause you problems in the near future. would like to invite you to a congress in Milan, whose objective is to create an alliance to counter the Warsaw pact. I would like to invite you to this meeting, and hope the best for your country in the future
-------------------------------------------------------With best regards, Theodor Klinger

[Kazarstan]

To: Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
From: Chief of State Józef Piłsudsk
Encryption: Max

With the tensions in Europe rising, the best proven deterrence to any armed conflict would be mutual defence, a pact of nations willing to stand united in the common face of aggression by foreign powers wishing to assert their authority and power over other nations as they please because they see them as "inferior". The Ottoman Empire was a superpower and it is a shame it ended in such a way, under the Warsaw Pact you will be allowed the freedom to expand to reclaim your former empire without the fear of foreign powers such as Germany attempting to prevent you. They view us as aggressive, yet the only thing on their agenda is expanding their borders in order to display their so called "dominance" over Europe? Join the Warsaw Pact, and attend our first summit in Warsaw.

To: Leaders of Italy, Japan and Germany
From: Chief of State Józef Piłsudsk
Encryption Max

I would just like to take this chance to ask for better dialogue between Italy, Germany, Japan and Poland. I believe better dialogue between our 4 nations and maybe even the Soviet Union could help avoid any military or political tensions we may face in the future as the Warsaw Pact and your own alliance expands its geopolitical influence across Europe and Asia. You may find this foolish but you will be suprised how easy it is to avoid war, a simple boost of communications between our nations would save millions of lives if a war broke out as all combatants would be extremely powerful.

Polish-German Border Regions, Second Polish Republic

Meanwhile in a similar style to the Soviet Union, the Polish Home Front was formed under the command of Chief of State Józef Piłsudsk. The mission of the Polish Home Front wast to defend the territorial integrity and independence of the Second Polish Republic through insurgency and guerilla warfare if the Second Polish Republic ever came under occupation by foreign forces. The bulk of the Polish Home Front would be stationed in the border regions with Germany and around important strategic locations such as Warsaw. Mandatory conscription into the Polish Home Front was enforced which allowed soldiers from the Home Front to be better trained and hand picked to go into the professional, Polish Armed Forces. Poland has received its imports from the Soviet Union and was working on tinkering its new T-28 tanks and IP-1 aircraft to meet the modernization standards put in place by Chief of State Józef Piłsudsk.

Warsaw, Second Polish Republic

Security in Warsaw had been quadrupled just in time for the arrival of the members of the Warsaw Pact for the first summit. Armed security provided by a mixture of personnel from the Polish Home Front as well as the Polish Police Force created a tense, but rather secure feeling in Warsaw. Chief of State Józef Piłsudsk had arrived in the summit building early to make sure everything was ready for the arrival of the Warsaw Pact leaders, and prepared his speech as well as the topics he wished to raise up with the other leaders and the observer, this would also be a good time to expand Polands geopolitical influence in Europe. Lithuania had been invited to attend but as always, they declined the invitation which angered Chief of State Józef Piłsudsk.

OOC: I would just like to make it clear that Poland is actually quite capitalist, we are not socialist or communist and the only sort of socialist system we have is state welfare and some initiatives similar to those done by FDR during the Great Depression in the USA. So if you could stop calling me socialist/communist I would appreciate it (idk why but it sorta bugs me )!