1850: The White Man's Burden (Archive/Sign-ups in OOC)

by **Soviet Chernarus** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 2:39 pm

1850: The White Man's Burden Archive Thread

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The Archive thread is a place for players to post their apps, and generally allow players to find important information about other nations easily. In addition to this, the Archive thread will also provide vital information pertaining to nations, alliances, treaties, wars, and rebellions.

by **Soviet Chernarus** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 2:39 pm

The Index

Nation Applications and their Players:

Kingdom of Italy -- The Eastern Antarctic State
Kingdom of Portugal -- Democratic peoples republic of Kelvinsi
Kingdom of Siam -- Mangjukoia
Viceroyalty of Brazil - Franco-Iberie
United Inuit Republic -- RNT
Great Republic of Kaliforniya -- Reatra
Republic of Wycliffeshire -- Sanabel
Democratic Empire of Korea -- Vicavian Empire
Heavenly Kingdom of China

Rebel Group Applications and their Players:

Free Order of Bohemia and Moravia -- Al-Seena

Alliance Names, Information, and the Member Nations:

Treaty Information and their Signatories:

War Information and their Belligerents:

International Events:

by **Soviet Chernarus** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 2:40 pm

--Reserved--

by **The Eastern Antarctic State** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 3:50 pm

Full Nation Name: The Kingdom of Italy (Formerly Kingdom of Sardinia and Piedmont)
Short Nation Name: Sardinia or Italy
National Flag:

Territory: The Purple Minus Sicily
Colonies: None, but plans to expand
Client States: San Marino
Official Language(s): Italian, Latin
Form of Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Head of State: King Victor Emmanuel II
Head of Government: Prime Minister Cesare Balbo
Capital City: Turin
Population: 28 million
Ethnicities: Italian, French (in Piedmont)
Culture: The main Culture is the Italian culture, with French being generally accepted.
Religion: The people of Sardinia Piedmont are Catholic by overwhelming majority. The Nation has the Church as the national religion, but is somewhat at odds with the pope, due to the nation wanting Rome and the Papal States.
Army:
190,000 troops overall
80,000 in Piedmont
85,000 in Naples
10,000 in Sicily
15,000 in Sardinia

5,000 are the Elite 'King's Guard'
150,000 are regular military men created from the years of unifying Italy
35,000 various militia men who have volunteered to fight for unification.

Navy:
3 Steampowered Battleships
3 First Rates
4 Second Rates
6 Third Rates
15 Various other rates
10 sloops o' war

Economic Strength: The Original areas of Italy that are Northern Italy and Sardinia are largely industrialised with factories and production in those areas, largely supporting the Italian Economy. The other parts of the country (Sicily, Naples) are largely agricultural and contribute mainly livestock and grain to the economy, living conditions are poor. Overall, the economy is modest for a European country, and looking to improve.
Infrastructure: As with the economy, the North and Central Italy has much better Infrastructure than the south. Roads and buildings are in much better conditions, as well as being connected via railroad with the rest of Europe for trade. The Same cannot be said for the South, which for years experienced corrupt government systems, leaving them with poor quality buildings and substandard railway tracks.
Scientific Research and Development: Italy is at the Forefront of Europe for Engineering and scientific advancment. Currently Italian scientists are experimenting with an Ironclad addition to the steam ship to be put to war, as well as Italian Scientists discovering various elements and chemical that could be vital for future endeavours.
Primary Goals: Unify Italy and all Italians, build an Empire
History:
With the Triumph of the Spanish Armada, Spain controlled Sardinia as a part of its empire. At the time it was only an irrelevant Island in the Mediterranean, nothing important or special about it. Then things started to go wrong for spain, it's grip on its empire was failing, in England, it's peninsula of Iberia, it's South American colonies. The house of Savoy was an influential family on Sardinia when they wanted to break free, so in 1678, after a brief struggle, they led a rebellion that ended in the expulsion of Spanish rule of the Island, installing themselves as rulers of the tiny island. But still, such a small place had large ambitions. In 1700, due to intermarrying and a line of succession, Sardinia became in control of the region of Piedmont, in Northern Italy. Over night, the country doubled it's population and size, as well as the House of Savoy inheriting a Kingdom, thus creating the Kingdom of Sardinia and Piedmont. For the next 100 years or so, Sardinia did nothing much, ruling in an absolute monarchy.
Then Napoléon rose to power in France, Sardinia declared itself in the coalition against him. In the campaigns that followed, Piedmont was annexed by France and the Government forced to flee from the Capital of Turin back to Sardinia, thus effectively knocking Sardinia out of the war. For the next 20 years, bitter war consumed Europe, and in 1815, peace was finally found when he was defeated. As a reward for siding with the coalitions, Sardinia was given Piedmont back and Genoa as well. The Sardinian Kingdom was growing once more.
But the Napoleonic Wars had changed something in the Italian people, no longer did they want to be the play things of the great powers. After the war, the House of Savoy was the only truly Italian monarchy in power, the rest being Spanish or Austrian. Italian nationalism was rising across the Italian Peninsula and beyond, the move for the creation of an Italian state began. By forcing the crown princess of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies to marry the Sardinian King, the Accession of the kingdom to the House of Sacoy was Guaranteed. And thus in 1823, it became fact, the two Kingdoms were unified into one. It was at this time that some political revision was made. The King ruled over millions of new citizens, and had to look reasonable as to not invoke rebellion, a constitutional monarchy was thus formed with a limited form of Democracy for all land owning men. Pan Italian rebellions erupted in the Duchies of Tuscany, Modena and Parma in 1835, their Supression resulted in a Declaration of war against the Duchies. The following war was short, the armed forces of the Duchies either refused to fight their countrymen, or were hopelessly overwhelmed. The Treaty was signed in Florence, the Dukes kept their positions as the Dukes of their respective Duchies, but they were annexed into what was now known as the Kingdom Italy. The only regions that were majority Italian and not under Italian control were the Papal States and Venice (which was and is still under Austrian Control). Italy built up it's armed forces, improving infrastructure, training, growing. Things changed in 1842, when the eastern section of the Papal States rebelled from the Pope's control. With little Armed forces other than the Swiss guard, the Rebels were successful and declared their allegiance to the Kingdom. Italian authorities began administering in the region in 1843. In 1848, highly Nationalistic Prime Minister Cesare Balbo was put into power on a platform of uniting all Italians. Currently, the Italians look to Austria and the Papal States in order to expand.
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Is it also okay if I play as Italian rebels in Austria, or shall I make an app for that as well?

by **Al-Seena** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 4:43 pm

Official Name of your Rebel Group: The Order of Free Bohemia and Moravia (Řád Volný Čech a Moravy)
Short/Other Names of your Rebel Group: typically shortened to The Order
Country that you are rebelling in: Kingdom of Bohemia
Base of Operations: Verious, Typically the Order meets in Prague as well as in several location throughout the Bohemian countryside. Main areas of operation include Prague, Karlovy Vary, Jihlava, and Hradec Kárlové.
Number of Followers/Members: 4,000 armed members, unknown number of sympathizers.
Why you are rebelling: To dissolve the client state that is the Kingdom of Bohemia and establish a government which is ruled by Czechs in the interests of the Czech people. The Order wishes to establish a Republic to properly represent the Czech people as opposed to the current Puppet Monarchy.
Popular support: Higher in rural areas of Bohemia, support can still be found but is less common in the large urban centers and is usually relegated to more intellectual support form members of Academia rather than armed resistance.
Quality of Weapons, from 1 to 10: 5, The Order has a "use what you own" policy in regards to weaponry. Most are armed with firearms they use while tending the farm or when hunting.
Suppliers: No regular suppliers so far.
Brief History of Rebel Group: The Order of Free Bohemia and Moravia has its beginning in the 19th century after the defeat of the liberals in the verious wars they south previous. The group had been an amorphous intellectual entity for many years before being officially established by Kajetán Janiček and Věnceslav Baračnik in 1832. Both Janiček and Baračnik developed much of the ideology and theory on decades of Nationalist Theory, Classical Republicanism, Liberalism, and Radicalism.

After they claimed the creation of The Order the duo went underground and started to recruit mostly from the country side in order to combat the Current Bohemian monarchy which is a client state of South Germany. Within the year the first attacks by Order forces (Typically called Republikáni) against a few South German trading interests in southern Bohemia near the city of Český Krumlov. This marked the start of of low level insurgency which has been present in the kingdom of Bohemia since. Many on the targets selected have either been of importance to the Bohemian crown, or South Germany.

On January 9th 1849 both Kajetán Janiček and Věnceslav Baračnik were captured by Bohemian authorities in the small community of Benešov and shortly executed thereafter. Two men have now stepped up to lead The Order. Václav Zápotocký a 32 year old PhD who from Prague and Stanislav Skala who had lead most of the group attacks against Royal and German forces took up the position of leaders. Currently the Order has been on Hiatus for a number of years but have been preparing for a come back under the new leadership.
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by **Democratic Peoples republic of Kelvinsi** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 3:47 pm

Full Nation Name: Kingdom of Portugal
Short Nation Name: Portugal
National Flag:
Territory: Portugal
Colonies: Brazil(Going to allow a player to be Viceroy here), Macau, Ceylon, East Timor, Malabar region, Goa, Bahrain, Scattered trading posts across the entire world.
Client States: No
Official Language(s): Portuguese
Form of Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Head of State: King Oscar IV
Head of Government: Antonio De Silva
Capital City: Lisbon
Population: 8 million(homeworld)+ 19 million(colonial)
Ethnicities: Indian, European, African, Arabian, and many others
Culture: Roman Catholicism
Religion: Although, de jure a secular nation, Portugal continues to greatly influenced by the Cathlioc church. This is mainly due to the fact that powerful lobby groups from the church have a lot influence in political parties that dominate the country.

Army: The Portuguese army in comparison to the navy is rather poor, and underfunded. However, due to the large Portuguese market share in the lucrative spice trade it is still generously funded in comparison to most of Europe. The army does not have a strong or illustrious tradition as the Portuguese Navy, and Portugal mainly uses conscripts in its army. The equipment they have is often bought from Great Britain, and this has caused logistics problems when Portugal tried to operate in the interior before. Officers still may buy their commission in the army organization is as follows.

The three main armies, and their subordinates
1st Army(Portugal) 50,000
Scattered garrisons across the Earth 10,000
2nd Army(Brazil) 60,000
Uruguayan Army 5,000

3rd Army (India) 20,000
East Timor Army: 3,000
Macau: 1000

Navy: (same as the army)
The Portuguese navy serves as the lifeblood of the empire, and is considered one of the premier naval forces in Europe. The navy has a long history of domination across Europe every since the downfall of England. The navy has repeatedly fought off Ottoman forces in the sea with a string of victories stretching from India to the Mediterranean. To make up for the limited number of sailors that actually volunteer, in the navy, which is an all volunteer force. Portuguese ships are much better equipped, and the crews much better trained than the other navies of Europe.

European Fleet
1 Experimental ship(submarine)
8 Ironclads
6 Screw powered wooden ships of the line
25 Frigates
70 Sloops and smaller

Indian Fleet
3 ironclads
4 Screw powered ships of the line
18 frigates
40 sloops and smaller

Far East Fleet
1 ironclad
2 Ships of the line
4 Frigates
2 Junks
10 sloops and smaller

Economic Strength:
The Portuguese Empire's economy mainly revolves around trade. The mainland, Goa, and Macau have gotten extremely wealthy due to Portugal's giant share of goods coming in and from the orient. The Portuguese have good relations with the Chinese government, and are given preferential treatment, operating the only European port in the country. The industry, and agriculture sectors are not very well developed however leading to mass inequalities between colonies.
Infrastructure:
The Portuguese are a primarily a sea based people. The ports of the empire are very well developed, and maintained. The most notable being the arsenal of Lisbon, capable of churning out ships of the line at unbelievable speeds. The Portuguese mainland is relatively well developed, however roads are somewhat lacking in rural areas. The larger colonies do not have good infrastructure outside of their ports, and there are often no roads.
Scientific Research and Development:
The Portuguese primarily focus on naval innovations. These include one of the first experimental ironclads in the entire world. The ironclad is far from ready for service, but it is a first by naval standards. Army tech is mainly bought off of any country who is willing to sell it to Portugal.
Primary Goals:
Build the greatest fleet that the world has ever seen
Make India a colony
Try to maintain neutrality in European affairs
History:
After the Portuguese Restoration war, and the devastation of infrastructure in mainland Portugal. The Portuguese decided to do what they have always done when their treasury is depleted. Go explore some more, and find new lands to conquer. Although, at first these expeditions seemed for naught, the Portuguese soon discovered more territory in South America than they had originally expected. It was there that the empire set up its greatest colony, Brazil. The Portuguese government advertised their new colony through all of Europe claiming lots of free land for all those who want to settle in the area, however due to fears of population decline no citizens of Portugal proper may emigrate to Brazil. However, all Brazilian subjects may emigrate to Portugal if they plan on staying the mainland, and being citizens of Portugal.

In the 17th century with the population on the mainland out of control the government finally allowed Portuguese subjects to emigrate to Brazil on the condition that the net emigration rate to Brazil is not at a rate higher than 2 percent of the total population. In the 17th century the empire received its second golden age. The sudden rise of the Taiping Kingdom was highly beneficial to the Portuguese as they saw it as a chance to oust the xenophobic regime in place. So the Portuguese navy was deployed, and was able to annihilate the much weaker Ming navy at the time. The naval dominance of Portugal allowed the Taiping rebels to capture most of China. Although, it also allowed the Koreans to invade with great success. The new ally in the far east allowed the Portuguese to win a series of victories against the Indians, to allow them to conquer the entire Malabar coast.

In the 18th century. The country's fortunes began to wane. New powers such as France, and the Dutch were beginning to threaten the lucrative Portuguese trade empire. However, the Portuguese navy was still the dominant force in Europe, and it was able to keep Portugal safe from outside invaders. During the great wars of the 19th century Portugal decided to remain neutral, and they decided the best way to do so would be to use their navy, to enforce a no fire zone. That policy worked well, and Portugal got rich again from being the only power to trade with all the others during in times of war. Now the empire still has a lot of economic power to push through its demands, however it is rather isolated from all the other European empires.
RP Example:
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by **Mangjukoia** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 3:49 pm

Full Nation Name: Foreigners: Kingdom of Siam | Thais: Ratcha-Anachak Ayutthaya
Short Nation Name: Foreigners: Siam | Thais: Muang Thai
National Flag: White Elephant inside Chakri
Territory: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, northern Malacca, Cochinchina, and Burma east of the Irrawaddy River
Colonies: Philippines and Hawaii
Client States: Malay Kingdoms (Malacca) and Konbaung Dynasty (Burma)
Official Language(s): Thai
Form of Government: Absolute Monarchy
Head of State: King Rama XLIV | The 44th Rama
Head of Government: King Rama XLIV | The 44th Rama
Capital City: Krungthep Thawarawadi Si Ayutthaya
Population: 10,230,000
Ethnicities: Thais, Laotian, Viet, Khmer, Shan, Karen, Mon, Bamar, Malay, Tagalog, Polynesian, and Chinese
Culture: The most accepted cultures are those of the Tai-Kadai group (Thai, Shan, Lao, etc), with the mainly predominant culture of the group being (Central) Thai.
Religion: The predominant religion within the kingdom is Theravada Buddhism. Islam, Hinduism, Confucianism, are the smaller religions of the nation.
Army: (both size and a description of its quality, organisation & structure, etc.) The Royal Thai Army fields capable generals, along side their 50,000 soldiers, with service in the conquests of their rivals of Burma, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Their most notable units are their fearsome elephant cavalry teams. Most units are armed with Ngao halberds and Krabi swords with some fielding the many muskets bought with their wealth.
Navy: The Royal Thai Navy, smaller in personnel relative to the army at a size of 25,000, has a smaller blue-water navy, as the kingdom is predominantly land-based it does boast a well equipped, funded, and large green/brown water navy, along the bay of Siam and the Mekong river and Mekong delta, made up of small ships. Most of the naval personnel who are not sailors are coastal guards armed with cannons bought with their trade money.
Economic Strength: Ayutthaya is very wealthy, sitting on a very popular trade route and location for moving goods to and from Asia and Africa to the Americas and vice-versa. With the Malay client state, the Thai kingdom's economy flourishing with goods of many nations and gold. On the mainland, it is mainly agricultural with the exception of timber and mineral mining, with changes to make room for industrialization with the backing of the King.
Infrastructure: For much of the nation, infustrcture is non-existent, with most of the infustrcture focused on the capital and port cities along the bay and Mekong. The rest is spread out amongst the larger cities, such as Chiang Mai, in the interior of the kingdom, however, is changing with reforms by the King.
Scientific Research and Development: Sciences, just like the infrastructure, is focused around the capital. Although currently lacking in facilities, their large trade economy and merchant base, scientific progress advances with backing from the Royal government, with the King advocating for pushes in Science
Primary Goals: Conquer the rest of Southeast Asia and spread into Northeast India and Yunnan.
History: With death of the Burmese King in the Burmese-Siamese war of 1759, Ayutthaya began their own invasion against the Konbaung, using the death of the Burmese king to their advantage, invading their lands, pushing them all the way to the Irrawaddy river, forcing vassalage upon their kingdom, ending the war in 1762. In 1822, a descendent of the Khmer king reclaimed the throne, then war shifted to Cambodians, where the Thai pushed them all the way to Viet territory. Pushing all the way to the Mekong delta, the Thais were confronted with a 15,000 strong Vietnamese army, matched up against the 20,000 strong Thais, ending up in loss for the Thais and the occupation of Cambodia by the Vietnamese.
After the war, the Thais looked overseas, just as the formerly large empires had. Only a year later, the Thais colonized the Philippines, naming them the Ko Chakri. Further down the road, the Thais expanded towards the Hawaiian Islands, naming them Ko Gra. However, this is the farthest they ever got with events in on the mainland as a greater opportunity came.
As Viet influence grew on the country, the Cambodians rebeled in 1841. The Thais looked at this as way to regain lost territory. With the Viets facing increasing instability, the Vietnamese forces abandoned Cambodia and retreated to An Giang. Seizing the opportunity, the Siamese launched an offensive, feigning support for the Cambodians, in February 1842, with the mission of the capture of Saigon, with the Thai fleet to be joined at Saigon with two Cambodian princes joining the expedition. The Thai army offensive resulted in the capture of Co To mountain, however Vietnamese reinforcements from Hue and central Vietnam quickly moved into the Mekong delta, halting the Siamese advance. By May, the Vietnamese launched an unsuccessful counter-offensive on the Thais, failing to recapture Co To, this was as far as they got however. For the next 3 years, Cochinchina and eastern Laos became a battleground for the war. With little progress, a peace was signed between the Thais and Viets, ceding the delta and southward to the Thais, and the Thais ceding a former piece of northern Vietnam in return. Now, Cochinchina and Cambodia are a hot-spot for nationalist rebellion.
RP Example: 1942
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by **Franco-Iberie** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:08 am

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Full Nation Name: Viceroyalty of Brazil
Short Nation Name: Brazil
National Flag:

Territory:

Colonies: None
Client States: None, but is a Client State of Portugal
Official Language(s): Portuguese
Form of Government: Viceroyalty
Head of State: King Oscar IV
Head of Government: Viceroy Pedro II
Capital City: Rio de Janeiro
Population: 7,256,000
Ethnicities: Portuguese, African, and Native American
Culture: The culture is primarily Portuguese but is heavily influenced by African slaves and Native Americans in the country.
Religion: The nation is officially secular, but like its parent country, it's still heavily influenced by the Catholic church.
Army: The small Brazilian army is mainly for self-defense and is not equipped for a war abroad. While they receive the same equipment as their European counterparts stationed in Brazil, they have no standard uniform and are often regarded as militia rather than professional soldiers.
Corpo do Exército I (Based in Rio de Janeiro)
Brigada de Cavalaria I: 3,000 strong
Brigada de Infantaria I: 3,000 strong
Brigada de Infantaria II: 3,000 strong
Brigada de Infantaria III: 3,000 strong

Corpo do Exército II (Based in Porto Alegre)
Brigada de Infantaria IV: 3,000 strong
Brigada de Infantaria V: 3,000 strong

Navy: (same as the army)
Brazil has no navy, preferring to let its liege do the job of protecting the Brazilian coasts and the Amazon.
Economic Strength: Brazil's economy is based almost entirely on selling local goods to its liege. Although there is a handful of factories on the coast of Brazil, its two largest exports are coffee and brazilwood. Although Brazil does have great economic potential in the Amazon region in the form of rubber recently discovered in the region.
Infrastructure: Brazil's road network is very basic, roads in the coastal cities are paved and there is a network of dirt roads linking the cities but beyond the coastal plains the only method of land transportation are Native American trails that are equally dangerous as they are old. In the north of the country, a road network is not required as riverboats on the Amazon provide means of transportation in the region.
Scientific Research and Development: Brazil is focused on the same things as its liege in the field of research
Primary Goals:
1. Expand road network into the hinterland
2. Increase coffee production and exports
3. Expand into the rubber industry
4. Construct a railroad from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador
5. Open trade with nations other than Portugal
6. Raise a sufficient army and navy
History: See the history of Portugal
RP Example: C'mon you know me.
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by **RNT** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 11:04 am

Full Nation Name: United Inuit Republic
Short Nation Name: UIR
National Flag: (Image)
Territory: Area in Gray
(Image)
Colonies: N/A
Client States: N/A
Official Language(s): Inuktitut
Form of Government: Tribal Council
Head of State: King Nanouk
Head of Government: Same
Capital City: Talikpa (IRL Churchhill)
Population: 300,000
Ethnicities: Inuit
Culture: The culture has remained very much the same with the Inuit people. It is highly based upon the landscape and fishing. They still wear furs and hunt and trap often. They culture also revolves around their cattle as well.
Religion: Animist Christianity
Army: there are 15,000 members of the army with 5,000 reserves. The army is well trained and is especially good at navigating the wilderness of the country. They are highly trained in attic condition but have little experience outside of their region. The Taggarik soldiers are the elite 3,000 troops in the army. The Sanerk guard are the 500 elite council guard.
Navy: The navy is well trained and highly skilled. They have much experience as the largest industry in the UIR is fishing and trade.

4 first rates
4 second rates
5 third rates
6 various others
10 frigates
5 sloops

Economic Strength: The economy is average at best. They rely heavily of fishing and timber, with help from livestock. The economy never really changed and is still much the same as the old Inuit economy, the main changes have been in exportation. The lack of factories has hurt the economy as well. However the people are happy keeping their culture and not having as much money.
Infrastructure: Their are only five big cities all of which are ports and one is the capital. There are very few factories and most of the inhabitants of the ports are traders or fishermen. There are many frontier style towns through out the country. 80% of the towns are connect by railroad and the rest are at least connected by roads. 40% of the population live in the rural area and come into the towns once a week or so.
Scientific Research and Development: The majority of research is in guns and boats, with notable focus in timber and livestock. There is little funding in R&D that is not in these areas.
Primary Goals: The primary goal of the UIR is to remain independent, grow the economy and military while keeping the culture.
History:
1600 - The Great Inuit War begins between the three largest tribes, the Tonrar, Ikkiyok, and Miortok.
1602 - The majority of the small tribes choose sides as the war intensifies.
1603 - As the war intensifies tactics become more brutal and many small tribes are completely wiped out.
1605 - In an act of genocide the Tonrar tribe wipes out the Miortok tribe.
1606 - The battle of Bush hill occurs. It is the bloodiest battle of the war and decides the outcome. The battle last 4 days and on the morning of the 4, the Ikkiyok tribe charges the mountain and wipes out the last of the Tonrar forces.
1607 - The UIR is formed between the winning tribes and exiles the remaining enemy tribes.
1610 - the constitution is written and the first King is put in power.
1650 - Trade increases as small towns start popping up.
1700 - The four big ports grow to be one of today's five biggest and continue to grow. The increased trade with different countries helps the economy.
1750 - All towns are connected by roads.
1810 - All towns are connected by railroad, increasing spread of knowledge and trade.

RP Example:

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by **Reatra** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 11:11 am

FINISHED

Full Nation Name: *insert google translated names here* The Great Republic of Kaliforniya, Velikaya Respublika Kalifornii, Kariforunia-shū no gurēto kyōwakoku, Makwarep, Kaelliponia ui widaehan gonghwagug, Jiālìfúníyǎ zhōu de wěidà gònghéguó
Short Nation Name: Kaliforniya
National Flag: The Bear Flag!
Territory: The Great Republic!
Colonies: N/A
Client States: Possibly Hawaii?
Official Language(s): Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Malay, Penutian (unified Penutian language developed in the late 1700s)
Form of Government: Democratic Federalist Republic
Head of State: Prezident Radomir Sokolov
Head of Government: Kongress Kalifornii
Capital City: San-Frantsisko, (There was a tiny settlement of missionaries still surviving in San Francisco when the Russians arrived, so the name was kept, same with all the other missions)
Population: 18,865,088
Ethnicities: Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Malay
Culture: Mostly Russian and native, but with a fair mix of Asian immigrant cultures.
Religion: Kaliforniyan Christian Church, Chinese ancestor worship, Penutian shamanism, Shinto, WhateverKoreaBelievesInism
Army: Every 50th man is called upon to join the army some time after he turns 21 and before he reaches age 40 for a three month training and one year deployment. Then, you have one month of training every year to keep you fit, and you are encouraged to join your local militia for further protection. Apart from these conscripts, there are professional soldiers, as such a career is very prestigious and grants your family good bonuses. Stationed mostly in the northern frontier and southern frontier, as the Pacific Ocean and Rocky Mountains act as defences there. While Sonora is technically controlled, the main line of defences rests at the Kolorado River, although Arizona is well guarded to keep the productive ore mines. While at peace the soldiers are used as a cheap labor force for building roads and forts and other things necessary to an efficient economy. Because, if they aren’t serving through protection they should be serving through labor. The army is well equipped, not nearly at the level of the great powers, but more than enough to defend the borders, should natural defences be taken into account. With the Prezident as Commander-in-Chief, and his generals beneath him, and the generals beneath them, and the commanders beneath them, there is a rigid hierarchy that ensures efficiency. Yet, the average soldier is completely able to rise above his station should he work towards it.
Navy: The navy has protected the shores pirates for decades, now, and is only now receiving its much-needed upgrades for this century, including the very first ironclads being laid down in San-Frantsisko Bay shipyards and arsenals. Steam-powered vessels are becoming all the rage as the coal mines in the hills start to reach industrial levels of production.
Economic Strength: Very rich in natural resources. Coal and petroleum in the south and far north, iron and copper and gemstones and sand and tin and salt and sulfates and small amounts of gold and silver (heavily guarded by the government for fear of invasion) in the mountains and plains and forests across the republic. For over a century, as the population exploded, more jobs were needed, and now, industrialization has emerged.
Infrastructure: A century of slow and controlled expansion along the coast and assimilation of the natives and intermixing (once the goal of reconquering the homeland was abandoned), have allowed them to create an efficient economy. Highways criss-cross the hills and plains, while great irrigation canals water the farms of the Great Valley.
Scientific Research and Development: Semi-recent contact with the rest of the world has allowed for the planned cities of Kaliforniya to industrialize AFTER the mistakes of the great powers were already made, ensuring that they immediately jump to the most efficient ways learned through trial and error elsewhere.
Primary Goals: Stay independent, colonize east and north for ores, trade a bunch
History: In 1542, João Rodrigues Cabrilho, while working for Spain, discovered San Francisco Bay, plus a small amount of gold in the rivers of Kaliforniya. This, plus the great native population density and therefore potential labor force made Kaliforniya is special interest to Spain, who sent several expeditions. By the time the Spanish Empire fell, there was a series of twenty-one missions along the coast, their population shrank once Spain abandoned them, as the soldiers defected and missionaries died, and by the time the Russians came in 1647, they found a negligible Spanish population but a flourishing agricultural native Penutian proto-kingdom. For decades the Russians and Penutians integrated into a single, almost unified Kaliforniyan ethnicity. In 1722 the Kaliforniyan Revolutionary Feofilakt Maksimov was born in San-Frantsisko, at the time a city of about ten thousand inhabitants. When he was twenty-three years old Kaliforniya experienced its first of many Gold Rushes, and became the center of immigration from Mexico and Japan and Korea. By 1762, when Makismov was forty years old, Kaliforniya was more Kaliforniyan than anything else, and the Orthodox Christian government in Moskva hated the idea of shamanism in their colony. An ultimatum was sent to Kaliforniya’s local government. The ultimatum was shredded and the Kaliforniyans pretended to have never heard of such a letter, in the meantime they organized militias and trade deals with other colonies to push back any Russian attack, an attack that never came. Troops had barely been readied for the trek east and over the Pacific by the time news of the 1766 Kaliforniyan Declaration of Independence reached Moskva, and the Tsar knew that unless the entire army was sent that Kaliforniya would not be subdued, they were let free. For the next century Kaliforniya did its best to become an efficient democracy where every man, no matter race or religion, gets his vote (some are calling for gender equality but that still seems far off). The Kaliforniyan Army has overseen colonization expeditions east and north into the dry and hilly Great Basin and the forested and cold South Alaska region respectively, which are full of ores and other useful things. The industrial revolution has finally reached Kaliforniya, as of the early 1830s, and now factories are popping up all along the coast and throughout the Great Valley.
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by **Sanabel** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 12:20 pm

Full Nation Name: The Republic of Wycliffeshire
Short Nation Name: Wycliffe, Wycliffeshire
National Flag:

Territory: See yellow on map
Colonies: Bermuda, Komo Colony(City/fort on the mouth of the Komo River), Venad
Client States: Kingdom of Venad
Official Language(s): American(Creolized Afrikaans-like English and Dutch with French influences)
Form of Government: Totalitarian Dictatorial Republic
Head of State: Lord Protector Hendrik Abbot
Head of Government: Same
Capital City: Luthersburg(Near modern Baltimore)
Population: Home territories: 9 million, Colonies: .6 million
Ethnicities: Dutch, Frisian, English, Iroquois, French
Culture: The culture is a very dour mix of Puritan English and Dutch conservative cultures. The people are a quiet, solemn folk, hardworking and pragmatic. In the cities, French Huguenot influences have lead to more artistry and romanticism. Otherwise the populace is cynical and not prone to fanciful ideas or practices.
Religion: English(Wycliffe) Protestantism, Calvinism, and Lutheranism dominate the populace and influence the state highly.
Army: Wycliffe's Army: 75,000 professional soldiers active duty, armed with modern weapons, fairly well trained. Stationed mostly in eastern Wycliffeshire and the colonies. 100,000 more reserve professionals.
Parishioner Militias: 100,000-250,000 part time soldiers of varying degrees of quality in training and arms found throughout the nation and its colonies, organized typically by local churches for self protection and policing. Has no formal structure or organization.
Navy: 2 ironclad; 12 ships of the line; 25 sloops o' war; 6 first rate coal powered; 50 coastal skiffs; 25 frigates, 1 submarine. Outside of the dreadnoughts and ships of the line most ships are mid level quality in both crews and the ships themselves. All ships are steam powered. Ships of the line and ironclads are top notch, as with the merchant fleet of over 500 ships of varying quality and type.
11,000 seamen in the Navy, and 15,000 Marines.
Economic Strength: Wycliffeshire practices a form of ordo-liberal mercantilism. The main exports are textiles, ships and maritime goods, furniture, steel(just starting production due to discovery of Bessemer Process equivalent) and other heavy industries. The economy is strong, especially in the East and Great Lakes coast, with the center focused mostly on resource production and agriculture. The GDP is high in urban areas, but low in the rural midlands.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure in the Eastern third of the nation is premium, rivalling and even surpassing European standards. Due to its urbanization and industrialization, roads and railways crisscross the region and its many cities. In the interior there is mostly frontier and open spaces, with railways connecting the Great Lakes cities and growing urban areas with the East, and to transport resources extracted in the interior where agrarianism and raw materials dominate the lifestyles and economies of its settlements.
Scientific Research and Development: Most research and development is industrial and maritime related, however there are growing medical and military research sectors.
Primary Goals: Develop the interior, annex the Upper Midwest, kick the Orientals out of God's continent, gain all of modern day Gabon in the Berlin Conference equivalent.
History: 1588-1600: English Protestants persecuted by Spanish occupying forces followed by the vast Catholic majority and remaining Catholic monarchy flee for Holland.
1606: Desiring to preserve their Protestant views and bankrolled by rich Dutchmen, the English Protestants in exile receive a land grant in modern day NYC and irl Maryland.
1608: Calvinstaat and Luthersburg are established, the land between them known as Wycliffeshire
1608-1700: More and more settlers from England, the Lowcountries, and France arrive, expanding the fledgling colonies into cities building ships with the vast lumber reserves and growing crops.
1701: Local churches and town governances convene in Calvinstaat and establish the Meeting of 1701 Pact, the first constitution
1750: The Great Lakes Region receives its first Wycliffer colonists.
1751: The Convention of Luthersburg creates the Constitution, centralizing government, establishing departments for infrastructure and a military
1782: Iroquois Wars fought against rebelling Native Americans who are either killed or assimilated as an end result
1790: First city in the Great Lakes Region, named Anglia is established.
1800: First Wycliffer Calvinist missionaries arrive in the Komo River area and in Venad
1810: Komo River Colony established
1820: Venad annexed peacefully, it is established as an integral part of the Republic due to its now largely Protestant population
1833: Lord Protector Hendrik Abott elected for life
1837: American established as a language
1840: Railroad project completed, organizing and connecting the entire nation.
1847: Military re-armament paid for with spice trade money
1848: Insurrection in the Komo Colony by native Africans, quickly put down by the military, leading to the annexation of more land.
1849: Calls by Wycliffeshire's Foreign Ministry to other nations for a conference to divide up Africa amongst colonial powers.
RP Example: No.
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by **Vicavian Empire** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 1:58 pm

Full Nation Name: Democratic Empire of Korea
Short Nation Name: Korean Empire
National Flag:

Territory: http://i.imgur.com/8kNbZz2.jpg
Colonies: Taiwan
Client States: none
Official Language(s): Korean
Form of Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Head of State: King Cheoljong
Head of Government: Prime Minister Oh
Capital City: Seoul
Population: 46,000,000
Ethnicities: Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Russian
Culture: A fully western culture with some Asian elements
Religion: Mixed, no official state religion
Army:
The Korean Army is well supplied and well trained, military exercise and drills are held every month, and strategy is studied by every officer from corporals to generals.
Korean military doctrine places emphasis on maneuverability and ambush tactics. Cavalry is used to harass enemy troops using the high rate of fire from their weapons, either by dismounting and engaging, or through volleys delivered by horseback. Korean artillery is used to support infantry attacks and usually have superior range and accuracy, but suffer less explosive power in shells. This shortcoming is made up by Hwachas, but due to their nature, bulky and cumbersome to transport and difficult to reload. Recently, the Korean Army has moved from classifying guns by ammunition weight to caliber.
Official March

Eastern Korean Army-Stationed in Korea- 200,000 service men
Headquarters: Seoul

Northern Korean Army-Stationed in Manchuria-200,000 service men
Headquarters: Mukden

Western Korean Army- currently stationed in China- 200,000 service men
Headquarters: Beijing

Southern Korean Army- currently stationed in Japan- 200,000 service men
Headquarters: Beijing

Korean Interdiction Force - currently stationed in Taiwan- 60,000 service men

Righteous Army- Korean reserves

Navy:
The navy much like the army,it is well trained and well equipment and also holds exercises every month. The Korean navy prefers long range engagements, using panokseons for this purpose. Geobukseon are used for medium range combat, their armored hulls being able to withstand most cannons. Like the army, the navy is moving from classification through projectile weight to classification by caliber, although this process has been much slower and difficult for the navy. As such, difficulties in communication has led to minor supply problems with the navy.
Imperial Korean Navy
24,1200 service men, 100,000 reserves

Western Navy-Stationed in the Yellow Sea
Headquarters: Busan

Eastern Navy-Stationed in the East Sea
Headquarters: Sapporo

Interdiction Navy-Stationed in Taiwan
Headquarters: Port of Kaohsiung

Economic Strength: Korea is the main supplier of Asian resources to Western Markets, shipping iron, coal, and lead to major European ports. Industrialization in heavy in the Korean peninsula and Southern Manchuria, producing textiles, weapons, iron, and more recently, steel and other consumer goods that is used throughout Asia. Korean holdings of Chinese and Japanese lands are primary agricultural, with Taiwan producing cash crops such as sugar and rice. There is heavy mining of resources in the Korean peninsula and in Manchuria as well, mainly for iron and coal for steel manufacture.
Infrastructure: A good system of roads connect every town and city in the Korean Empire, and railways link every major city. Telegram lines are common in the Korean Empire, with every town and village having access.
Scientific Research and Development: Korea may be the world's center in communications technology, the telegram being improved regularly. The Korean peninsula is home to Asia's top schools and universities, with all matter of subjects being taught to the brightest in the Korean Empire, regardless of race or ethnicity. The recently founded government research agency, Jade Hall, is leading the innovations in telegraph technology and artillery development. Cho Armory, a semi-private arms manufacturing company, is leading small arms development. Screw propulsion is being researched and plans to implement it into the Navy is being proposed and is in its early stages.
Primary Goals: Ensure Korean dominance in Asia and be recognized as a Great Power.
History: After the failed Japanese Invasion of Korea, Korea had its first taste of Western technological advancements. Seeking to ensure that Korea would never be put at a disadvantage in the future, the Korean court allowed foreigners to come into Korea. Having lost faith in their old ways, Korea was quick to adapt to Western technology. First, Western influence was limited to military matters only, but after a few decades, Western influence had reformed the heart of Korea itself. The Court was purged of ideas and officials who were deemed corrupt and archaic. Ming China viewed this change with increasing suspicion. Matters only came to worst with the Qing conquest of the Ming. Calling to Korea for help, the reformed Korea was able to fend of the Manchu with the Ming army. Far from being grateful, Ming viewed Korea's new found power with suspicion and fear. Matters came to worst when the Ming denounced and invaded Korea, seeking to weaken Korea once more. The Ming, weakened by decade of war and corruption, fell to the revitalized and technologically superior Korean force. Advancing all the way to Beijing, Korea, now seeing themselves superior to the Chinese, annexed it, leaving the Ming without a capitol. After consolidating their new found territory and power, Korea attack Japan in 1700, overwhelming the Japanese islands. Korea would go to war once more with China on China's aggression, a war that ended in Korean victory and annexation of Taiwan.
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by **Elderowa** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 5:59 pm

Full Nation Name: Taipingtianguo Zhongguo De (The Heavenly Kingdom of China)
Short Nation Name: China, Taiping, Zhongguo, The Lu Dynasty
National Flag: Flag
Territory: Everything in Yellow. Purple is the Korean Empire, Green is Portuguese Macau, Red is Hanseatic Hong Kong.
Colonies: None.
Client States: None.
Official Language(s): Standard Chinese (Traditional and Latinization Scripts), Latin
Form of Government: The Heavenly Kingdom is ruled by an Emperor, who rules over all of the land. His will is absolute, as are his decrees, for he has been given the right to rule by God himself. In addition to the Emperor, a delegate of statesmen is chosen by the people of their region to meet with the Emperor to discuss important matters of the land. As is the decree of the first Heavenly Emperor, Chin of Lu, all Emperors and Statesmen must be Roman Catholic. They can not be of any other faith, whether it
Head of State: Emperor Yeuhan of Lu
Head of Government: Emperor Yeuhan of Lu
Capital City: Tianjing (Shanghai)
Population: 550,000,000
Ethnicities: Map of Demographics. 80% of the empire is Han Chinese (yellow). 10% of the empire is Zhuang Chinese (red), and they most reside in the South. 5% of the empire is Tibetan (light brown), and they live in the sparsely populated West. 5% of the empire is Miao Chinese, and they are fairly spread across the Country. There are also a variety of tourists and foreign nationals in the country, but they make up less then 1% of the population.
Culture: Like the Qing and Ming Empires before, Chinese Culture is very formal and very traditional. However, with Catholicism as the state Church, many things have changed. Within the Heavenly Kingdom, Neo-Confucianism has been replaced with 'Noachide Confucianism', which is a mixture of classical Confucianism and Christian Theology, and is used is both Chinese Catholic Churches, but also within the growing Public School system. The Heavenly Kingdom has given greater rights to the people then previous empires, including outlawing Forced Marriages, Polygamy and Slavery. Women are also granted the right to get an education, to work and the right to choose their statesmen, being one of the first nations to allow women to vote. In addition to these laws, Gambling, Prostitution, Possession or Consumption of Drugs, Intentional Castration, Homosexuality and Atheism have also been criminalized. Practicing Shenxianism (the Traditional religions) has also been outlawed, but many of the Customs from these Religions have been adopted by the 5 'accepted' religions in the Kingdom; Catholicism, Buddhism, Traditional Confucianism, Taoism and Lutheranism. Catholic Missionaries, both native and foreign, preach to the masses, as performance troupes play scenes from the Bible or tell of the deeds of great Christians. Art, culture and Christianity flourish as good trade relations has made the empire rich and as the populace become better and better educated. Drug Dens and Black-market Businesses do flourish in certain regions, but the Emperor has been cracking down on the illegal opium trade. Tourism is also on the rise as European Christians take a curious look at this new Christian China. Discrimination based on Caste, Class, Race and Sex are officially discouraged, but discrimination of those who are not Catholic is rising in Catholic areas of the nation.
Religion: Map of Religious Demographics. Traditional Confucianism (red) is the most prominent religion in the Heavenly Kingdom, due to the massive influx of formerly Shenxianist Peasants who were forced to adopt a legal religion. 50% of the population are Traditional Confucians. Roman Catholicism (yellow) is the official State religion of the Heavenly Kingdom, and makes up 25% of the Population, mostly concentrated around Tianjing and among Zhuang people. Lutheran Protestantism (purple), introduced by the Hanseatic Republic, makes up 10% of the Population and they are mainly along the South-East Coast. 10% of the Population is Buddhist (orange), with the Tibetans being almost entirely Buddhist. 5% of the population is Taoists, who are generally spread through out the empire. On top of the accepted religions, there are communities of Jews and Muslims in the nation, but both communities combined make up less then 1% of the population. There are also secret Shenxianists who claim to be Confucian or Catholic, but secretly are pure Shenxianists.
Army: The Heavenly Kingdom's army has made great strides in reforming it's army. With European Advisory and European Weaponry, the Army has been making great strides into matching European Armies. With the Heavenly Kingdom's plan of eventually fighting the Old Kingdom Heathens and the Korean Usurpers, it needs all of the advantages it can get.

The Main Army is the Silver Standard Army, named after their Silver Flags they carry into battle. The Silver Army is divided into 8 Banners that patrol the Kingdom and help put down any Rebels. In addition, in times of war, a Draft is sent out that requires all able bodied men to serve the army.
The Silver Standard Army: 1,765,000 Troops
First Banner: 300,000, Stationed in Tianjing Province
Second Banner: 280,000, Stationed in Fuzhou Province
Third Banner: 250,000, Stationed in Nanjing Province
Fourth "Zhuang" Banner: 230,000, Stationed in Zhuang (Guangxi) Province
Fifth Banner: 220,000, Stationed in Kunming Province
Sixth Banner: 210,000, Stationed in Nanchang Province
Seventh Banner: 175,000, Stationed at Chongqing Province
Eighth Banner: 100,000, Stationed in Hainan Province

Navy: In contrast to the Army, the Heavenly Kingdom's navy is lackluster. The Heavenly Kingdom has been focusing mainly on it's land rivals, and has not cared much for it's navy. With little plans on conquering land far beyond the Empire's reach, and no immediate threat to their empire from a Naval Power, the Kingdom has made sure to keep a focus on it's army over it's navy. Sailors are trained with the latest weaponry and navigational equipment, however.

However, the Empire does have a Navy. Currently, there are two fleets within the Heavenly Kingdom.
Tian-gong Jiandui (Heavenly Fleet): 2 Louchuan, 5 Fu Po, 10 Hai Hu, 10 Zou Ge, 75 Panokseons

Huángjiā jiànduì (Royal Fleet): 1 Louchuan, 3 Fu Po, 5 Hai Hu, 10 Zou Ge, 50 Panokseons

Economic Strength: China has always been known for it's Economic Strength. The Heavenly Kingdom, controlling most of the Chinese Ports, has exported large amounts of Silk, Tea, Textiles, Metals and other Goods from China sell for very well prices in Europe, and even though there is some minor competition from certain European Powerhouses, and Korea, China basically dominates every market it owns. Not all is well, economic wise, in the Kingdom, however. Inflation is starting to affect the nation's currency. Attempts are being made to spend this large surplus of money and to reverse this inflation before it ruins their local markets. The main Imports into China have mainly been Guns, Navigational Equipment, and Cultural Items (Foreign Books, Cuisines, etc).
Infrastructure: Although all of China's Infrastructure was wrecked by the Korean-Chinese War, the Heavenly Kingdom has made great strides in it's infrastructure. The famous Chinese Bureaucracy is back in full force, keeping the nation running as smoothly as possible. Schools, Churches and Colleges have been built to educate the masses. Roads and Towns are protected by regional Police forces that are meant to protect and serve the Kingdom faithfully. A railroad system is also being constructed, primarily along the Coast of China.
Scientific Research and Development: Development in China had been declining for centuries. However, with the aid of Europeans, the Empire has been attempting to understand and develop Technology that the Europeans have in their possession. Progress has been slow; so far, only Printing Press and Gun Technology, and Farming Techniques, have been improved thanks to European aid. However, education is improving the nation, with Literacy at their highest levels (30% of the population) ever. Certain sciences that were once neglected by Neo-Confucianism have also been re-introduced to the Kingdom thanks to Emperor Yeuhan, and are being taught to the next generation of good Chinese Citizens.
Primary Goals: To reclaim their lost lands from Korea, to conquer and convert the Pagans that surround them, and to Modernize to compete with Europe.
History:

Towards the end of the Ming Dynasty's rule over the China, after the Haijin ban had been lifted, Christianity began it's latest attempt to convert the peoples of China to Christendom, with missionaries poring in from Portuguese ruled Macau. Unlike previous attempts to convert the Chinese, however, these latest missionaries, including the Jesuit missionary order, presented Christianity through a Confucian World view. With this new way of teaching Catholicism, Christianity suddenly started surging in popularity, especially among certain Han groups, the Zhuang, and the rebellious Manchus. By 1630, 10% of all of China had become Catholic, and the Ming Emperors, fearful of Catholicisms spread, outlawed the religion and sent many Missionaries back to Macau. However, the seeds of Catholicism had been planted, and in 1632, Cho Hingxui, a high level Chinese Bureaucrat and native Han Chinese Citizen, openly announced his Catholicism and introduced Catholic inspired versions of Neo-Confucian texts. Although Cho was later expelled from the Ming Courts and sentenced to death in 1635, Cho's work was adapted by Chinese Catholics, who began to use both these Texts and the Bible to convert others. In 1636, the Manchu's made serious gains into the Ming Dynasty, and the Ming, desperate and fearful of the Manchu, asked for the assistance of the Korean Empire, which had recently adopted European 'systems'. With the aid of the Koreans, the Ming was able to repel the invading Manchu's. The Ming Court, however, noticed how vastly superior and powerful the Korean Army was compared to the Chinese army, and after convincing the Chongzhen Emperor that they were a threat, they declared war on the Koreans. The Koreans won the 1st Sino-Korean War almost immediately. With their superior tactics and armaments, they quickly took over Manchuria and Beijing. When they took over Beijing, the Koreans invaded the Imperial Palace, killing the Emperor and his Court, and declaring their victory.

With the loss of the Emperor, China descended into Chaos. The Mongols, Manchus and the Tibetans all gained their independence from China. Within China, a minor civil war broke out. On the one side were the remaining Traditionalist Nobles. On the other side were Christian Han Chinese, along with the Zhuang (Who mostly became Christian) and Portuguese Mercenaries. With Portuguese aid, and European Weapons, as well as the Leadership of Qing Lu, a high ranking Catholic General, the Christians defeated the Traditionalist Nobles at the Battle of Xian and the Battle of Shanghai. The Christians declared China as "The Heavenly Kingdom" in 1645, with Shanghai as the new capital (renamed Tianjing) and Qing Lu as their newest Emperor. Qing immediately went to war with the Liberated Tibet, and although the Heavenly Kingdom was successful early on, the Mountainous terrain made continued offensive victories impossible, and thus the Heavenly Kingdom only made modest territorial gains. With the Sino-Tibet war still showing the weakness of the Empire, Qing set out a series of reforms to model the new state after Europe, and hired Portuguese experts to change the nation. Qing also sold a small coastal city of Hong Kong to Germanic Merchants to finance these reforms and to help rebuild the nation from three successive wars. The Reforms, as well as the Wars, forced many Han Chinese to flee Mainland China, either for Taiwan, or for the New World, because many of them did not want to abandon their old ways, which Qing Lu was forcing on the populace. In 1703, with Korea having annexed Japan, and China now in more stable times, Qing Lu declared a new war on Korea to liberate the lands it had lost to them. Although the war was on much more even footing, Korea would ultimately win the 2nd Sino-Korean War after capturing Tianjing, killing Qing Lu, and holding it for 2 weeks. China was able to free Tianjing, but still had to surrender Taiwan to Korea. More Chinese citizens fled to the New World as a result of the 2nd Sino-Korean War.

Ximeng Lu, Qing Lu's Son, was appointed Emperor to an Empire that was disgraced repeatedly. The people of the Empire thought adopting Christianity and these European 'systems' would make them Asia's Sole Great Power again, but it did not. On top of that, many of the new 'Catholics' who had been forced into Christendom were angered by the rigidity of this new religion. It appeared the China would go back into Civil War, but Ximeng was much more traditional and understanding of China. A mere week after taking power, in 1706 Ximeng began a new series of reforms which were both Conservative and Liberal. Reforms such as allowing 5 religions to be practiced in the Kingdom instead of only 1, which made many of the new 'Catholics' to become Classic Confucians. Cho Hingxui's Neo-Confucian Texts were adapted by the Government for the official Imperial Exams. Citizens of the Empire were allowed to elect statesmen who would voice their concerns to the Emperor, allowing for the Emperor to hear of their problems directly. These and many other reforms made Ximeng beloved by the Empire, even by those who weren't Catholic. On top of that, Ximeng went through out much of Europe to establish relations with Europe, no longer as Superior over Inferior, but as Equals. Many of the European states were impressed by this newly Christened China.

Since Ximeng, the nation has been improving dramatically. A school system was established in 1790 to teach the Chinese the ways of Catholicism and Noahide Confucianism. The latest Tactics and Arms from Europe are constantly brought in to increase the power of the national Army. Theater and Art, both Secular and Religious, are at an all time high. The people within the kingdom are smarter, wealthier and have fuller stomachs then their ancestors. The most recent Empire, Yeuhan, has been making great strides to increase China's prowess with the World. Only time will tell, however, if the Empire can remain strong...

RP Example: 1905 AH RP: The Aftermath of the Great War
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The New Byzantine · by **The New Byzantine II** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 4:52 am

Full Nation Name: Swedish Empire
Short Nation Name: Sweden
National Flag:
Territory: Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Karelian Peninsula, Northern Ingria (a region between Finland and Russia), Estonia
Colonies: Iceland and Ghana
Client States: None
Official Language(s): The official language is Swedish although there are regional languages across the Swedish Empire; Finnish, Norwegian, Estonian, Sami, Low German, Latin, Danish, Russian while Akan is an accepted language in Ghana.
Form of Government: Absolute Monarchy
Head of State: Frederick II
Head of Government: Frederick II
Capital City: Stockholm
Population: 14 million; both home territories and colonies
Ethnicities: Swedes, Danes, Icelanders, Germans, Russians, Finnish, Norwegians, Akans in Ghana and the Baltic Slavs..
Culture: The main culture of the Swedish Empire is Scandinavian. The accepted cultures in the Swedish Empire are German, Icelandic, and Polish and the Russian culture was scapegoated across the Swedish Empire.
Religion: The official religion of the Swedish Empire is Lutheranism although there are recognize religions across the Swedish Empire such as Eastern Orthodox.
Army: 320,000 soldiers in the Swedish Army; both colonial army, imperial troops, cavalry; etc. The army is currently building and it will increase more soldiers because of the Russian threat. Most of the army had equipped with modernized musket with attached bayonet. Most of them are experienced due to their invasion of Denmark, colonization of Iceland and Ghana and border conflicts with their most-hated neighbor; the Russian Empire. They also developed unique tactics and the Swedish Army are already used/immune to very cold temperatures and their weakness is a very hot climate. The colonization of Ghana weaken the Swedish Colonial Army for the first time ever but those Swedish Colonial Army that had reside from Ghana for a long time had been used in hot temperature although they are a bit weak from the hot temperature. The Swedish Army is an experienced and tactical branch of the Swedish military; they are strong-willed but not powerful.
Navy: 40 first-rate ships, 5 sixth-rate ships, 20 fifth-rate ships, hundreds of trading ships and transport ships and 2 steam-ships; the Swedish Navy are the most powerful navy in the Swedish military due to them focusing on navy rather than the army. They had fought British ships, Danish ships, Russian ships including pirates in the Meditterenean Sea and the Americas.
Economic Strength: The Swedish Empire is a very wealthy nation, most of its people are rich since the government isn't corrupt and the reign of Frederick II was more stable and strong leadership than the other Swedish monarchs, the low-class can earn a high amount of money although the Akan people in Ghana aren't rich, they are the most lower class in the Swedish Empire but the Swedish monarch are planning to make the Akan people rich also because it barely affects the economy from the poor Akan people in Ghana.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure was very Scandinavian. Most of its infrastructure are noble-like buildings however in Ghana; the infrastructure there is very poor, that's why the Swedish monarch wants to develop more infrastructure.
Scientific Research and Development: What? No scientific research! Not yet! Except for development, the Swedish Empire had started to develop their infrastructure, their army, their navy, and their colonies.
Primary Goals: To dominate Scandinavia for the Swedish political power, spread Lutheranism, retake Ingria and Baltics from the aggressive Russians, expand their colonial power and territories, to become the most richest nation of the world by trading other friendly and neutral nations.
History: The point-of-derivation ended when no one won the Great Northern War; it was a Swedish tactical victory and Russian strategic victory, the result was that Sweden acquire Karelian Peninsula and Estonia while Russia acquire Ingria and most of the Baltics making the Baltics to split in half between the Swedish zone and the Russian zone. This causes more tensions between the Swedish Empire and the Russian Empire but the tensions were cooled in the early 1800s. Meanwhile, Denmark-Norway planned to dominate Scandinavia and backstab their most-friendly neighbor; Sweden. It seems that Denmark-Norway invaded western Sweden in 1806, some of its new and experienced soldiers has been sent to western Sweden while most of the soldiers were stayed in eastern Swedish Empire incase Russia would invade Sweden again. Denmark-Norway were pushed back further with the strong Swedish forces causing Sweden to conquer Norway in 1810 and Denmark in 1814 resulting the end of Demark-Norway in Scandinavia but Denmark-Norway monarch government was exiled to Iceland; a Denmark-Norway colony. The Swedish government was so patient that they'll replenish and build army first rather than to rush to Iceland to permanently erase Denmark-Norway in the European affairs. In 1821, Sweden invaded Iceland and days later; Denmark-Norway was permanently erased in the world and Sweden acquire Iceland as the first European colony. In mid-1830s, the Swedish Army was upgraded creating a new troop called the Colonial Army. Sweden established the first trading post in Ghana which was accepted by the Akan people however Sweden starts to colonize Ghana and the Akan people became suspicious which the Akans tell Swedes to leave but the Swedes instead declare war against the Akan people. In 1836, Ghana became the first African colony of Sweden. The new king, Frederick II reign the Swedish Empire and instead focus on economy and infrastructure rather than the military, however in 1848, the Russians accidentally shot the Swedish patrol guards who were already trespassed in a Russian territory, this resulted the Russo-Swedish border conflict. Frederick II begins to build its army because of the Russian threat. In 1850, cultures thrive, there were more infrastructures but the Russians are trying to result another Great Northern War? Will the Swedish Empire would fight the Russians again? Will they play carefully in the European affairs? I hope so.
RP Example: yknow me fellas, playin as Persia and Ukraine now I will try playin as Swedes
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by **Republic of Coldwater** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 5:55 am

Republic of Coldwater wrote:Seems like the reservation for that huge chunck of Dixieland is gone, time to make my own application if that is the case...

(sorry if I dun goofed a second time lol)

Full Nation Name: Republiek het Vlotheid
Short Nation Name:Vlotheid
National Flag: http://i.imgur.com/NaNo0eb.png
Territory: http://i.imgur.com/pNCoyRr.png
Colonies: N/A
Client States: N/A
Official Language(s): Dutch, English
Form of Government: Parliamentary Republic
Head of State: Prime Minister Virgil Van Bert
Head of Government: ^^
Capital City: Gleecfield (modern day Greenville, South Carolina)
Population: 2,984,328
Ethnicities: Dutch, English, French, Irish, Scotch-Irish, Scottish, Cherokee, African
Culture: The primary culture of Vlotheid is a mix of traditions from all the aforementioned ethnicities, with Dutch, English and Irish traditions having more influence than the rest. Those who do not conform to this primary culture are treated differently. Native Americans who live in the wilderness are generally tolerated, and practice their own culture, whilst blacks who are not subservient are persecuted. New immigrants, as long as they come from the primary European cultures usually assimilate, though if they practice their own culture, they are tolerated.
Religion: Het Republiek Constitution does stipulate separation of church and state, making the church have little political power. With that said, religions are practiced by the vast majority of those who live in the Republic, and are tolerated to various extents. Protestants comprise the vast majority of citizens, and as a result, other Christian denominations and other religions generally have a hard time feeling included, and are largely excluded from social circles. However, overt discrimination is rather uncommon.
Army: The formal Vlotheid Army, named 'De Republiek Leger' is organized into five divisions, each being comprised of 5,000 men. In each division, 1,200 are cavaliers, and 3,800 are infantry, and are headquartered in different sections of the country. However, given the rather rural past and heritage of the land, militias are common in virtually all hubs of human population, and are used to defend both their towns, but can be used as a military force in a case of total war.
Navy: The Navy is organized into five squadrons, each of which possesses one frigate, three corvettes, two cruisers and four cargo ships that are deployed for any amphibious operations
Economic Strength: Vlotheid's economy is largely based off manufacturing in the cities, and agriculture in the countryside, with agriculture being around 65% of GNP. From the agriculture, various crops, such as tobacco, chocolate and cotton are grown and sold to foreign markets, creating large amounts of wealth, whilst manufactured products are sold domestically, and come from a sector that is small when compared to the mighty agricultural sector. Overall, the Vlotheid economy is solid, wealthy, but heavily export based.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure is relatively poor in Vlotheid, not only due to the weather, but due to the lack of organization and negligence. Other than railroads and roads connecting large cities, smaller roads are usually made by people, and are relatively haphazard and poorly made, meaning that transportation is relatively hard in the countryside, having to navigate poorly laid gravel roads, or mere roads trodden by previous travelers.
Scientific Research and Development: Vlotheid does value scientific innovation, but not nearly as much as various other tasks. Most research goes into arms and industry, whilst other forms of research and development are usually disregarded as useless. The vast majority of research takes place in the three universities across the country.
Primary Goals: The primary goal of Vlotheid is to maintain, and expand their economic prowess, not only through expanding their export trade, but also strengthening their domestic trade.
History: In the year of 1698, a band of explorers set sail from The Hague to make their mark upon their new world, and upon landing in what is now Charleston, a small colony was formed. Once these explorers came back to The Hague, word spread of this new land, and enterprising explorers, traders and formerly persecuted peoples moved to the city of Charleston, soon creating a blossoming, but pluralistic city. The city would expand and expand, and soon found land they noted to be very fertile for agriculture.

The word caught wind in the old world, and from that word, even more old worlders, mainly from England, the Netherlands and Scotland set sail to this new land, coming with seeds for cotton, tobacco and other cash crops, hoping to make a fortune. Soon, the colony of Charleston, a de-facto independent entity declared itself to be Het Republiek Vlotheid, or the Republic of Vlotheid. English and Dutch were declared the main languages of the land, and with a parliament and other organization faculties, the republic expanded westward, conquering new lands and assimilating those who wished to assimilate, but forcing those who didn't into the rural, backwater regions of their land.

152 years later, the Republic has become a major mercantile empire, with a strong international presence selling cotton, tobacco, chocolate and other cash crops, and a burgeoning manufacturing sector that is largely domestic, and minuscule compared to the herculean cash crop sector. With a stable government and organization, more immigrants, from the old world continue to set sail for this new land, in hopes of wealth, glory and grandeur.
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by **Cabana** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 6:30 am

Full Nation Name: The Papal States
Short Nation Name: The Papacy
National Flag:
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Territory:
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Colonies: None
Client States: None
Official Language(s): Latin, Italian, French
Form of Government: Theocratic absolute elective monarchy
Head of State: Pope Pius IX (Pio IX)
Head of Government: Cardinal Secretary of State Giacomo Antonelli
Capital City: Papal Section of Rome
Population: 356,000
Ethnicities: Italian
Culture: Romance, Italo-Dalmatian
Religion: Gee, I wonder
Army: 2 regiments, military primarily comprised of volunteers and various Papal Guards (Like the Swiss and Palatine Guard). Standard rifle is the Minié Rifle.
Navy: Small volunteer flotilla of transport ships
Economic Strength: Moderately wealthy
Infrastructure: Lots of roads and ports
Scientific Research and Development: Not a lot of scientists in the country, but those that exist are given subsidies
Primary Goals: Mending of the Great Schism, removal of the Ottomans from Europe, patching up relations with the Protestants
History: The history of the Papacy in this timeline closely followed that of the real world Papacy. In 1842, Italian pan-nationalists declared the province of Romagna to be a part of the Kingdom of Italy. Pope Gregory XVI signed a treaty with the Italian which recognized their control over Romagna and granted them the city of Rome but allowed the Pope to control the religious institutions there so both nations could make their capital Rome. In 1846 Pope Gregory XVI died of erysipelas and was succeeded by Pope Pius IX who continues to maintain good relations with the Italian government.
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by **The Northernmost Americas** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 7:19 am

The Northernmost Americas wrote:Full Nation Name: Ottoman Empire
Short Nation Name: Turkey, The Orient
National Flag:
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Territory: (On Home Continent)
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Colonies: None
Client States: Crimean Khanate, Yemen, Oman and various nomadic tribes in the Arabian interior.
Official Language(s): Turkish, Arabic
Form of Government: Absolute Monarchy
Head of State: Murad V
Head of Government: Murad V
Capital City: Istanbul
Population: 40,652,567
Ethnicities: Bosnians, Croatians, Serbians, Greeks, Bulgarians, Turks, Armenians, Georgians, Iraqis, Syrians, Egyptians.
Culture: Due to the empire's diverse population there is no 'official' culture, it's citizens remain free to adhere to their cultural practices without state intervention. Aspects of Turkish language and culture have been adopted by other groups over the centuries though. In the first centuries of the empire, the population banded together into millets based on ethnic and religious lines. As the state took a more active role in administration this practice was abolished. Taxation and judicial matters are now run by a state administration. The number of millets continue to dwindle.
Religion: The Orthodox church enjoys the protection of the state in return for it endorsing the Sultan's rule. The other Christian churches do not enjoy official recognition but are allowed to build modest churches.
Army: The army in it's current form is distributed between military districts in Egypt, The Levant, Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Arabia, the Balkans, Greece and the Caucasus. All districts, except Arabia, the Levant, Greece and the Caucasus, maintain one 'Nizam' corps, split into two divisions. The mentioned exceptions only host one division each. Full-time service is voluntary although conscription is used to maintain a reserve, the 'Redif' to be called to arms in times of war. All in all the Nizam number roughly 180,000 men, while the Redif can contribute 180,000 more men in short notice. The Sultan is the ceremonial commander in chief with actual command falling to an established military staff, headed by a field marshal. Promotion among the non-enlisted and the junior officers is based on merit. Beyond this though, personal connections do become an increasingly important factor. The enlisted in the Nizam are disciplined, competent with both the bayonet and the rifle while their NCO's and junior officers also display a mix of aptitude and initiative. The skill of the higher command though, is hit and miss. The most pressing issue is the lack of experience at large scale warfare.
Navy: The Ottoman navy consists of 36 ships of the line along with 156 other assorted ships. Ever since it's debacle at Lepanto, gunnery and maneuver has been the major focus of the navy. Regular drill keeps gun-crews sharp while the navy carries out at least two large scale maneuvers each year. The ideal of promotion through merit is more deeply entrenched than in the army as the navy was the service more eager to embrace reform. The fleet is split into squadrons based in the Mediterranean, the Persian gulf, the Black sea and the Red sea.
Economic Strength: The empire is midway through a transition from a primarily agrarian based economy to one more focused on manufacturing and trade. It finances itself primarily through taxation and as such has virtually no debt, though this limits the scale of state investments. Manufacturing is still mostly in the hands of local guilds. However the industry required to support the Ottoman military has seen the amount of state industrial development on the increase. Private enterprise is also on the rise, a response to the rising demand brought on by population increases and external demand. The lack of finance to fund this development has also encouraged commercial banks, previously rather limited institutions to expand.
Infrastructure: Good governance and periods of peace have allowed the empire to focus it's sometimes limited revenue into the development of infrastructure. A reliable network of roads links the major regions of the empire together. Road density in more isolated areas is under local administration and so if of poorer quality. Railways at this point are merely a foreign curiosity. Sea travel between the empire's Mediterranean ports is commonplace. The government makes limited use of the electrical telegraph; lines connect the major provincial centers of administration with the capital.
Scientific Research and Development: State chartering of madrasas in the sixteenth century created a network of institutions whose certifications were transferable all across the empire. A struggle between supporters of theology and the natural sciences hindered progression for much of the systems lifetime. The decline of the Ulama's influence towards the end of the 18th century has meant that more often than not, the state favors the latter. Western influences, particularly those of republican France has transformed the Madrasa into a more secular institution comparable to early modern university. The scientists of the empire favor biology over the three branches of science, although astronomy and chemistry are beginning to garner greater attention. Innovation in technology outside of the sciences is currently limited to military projects. A new class of industrialist must therefore seek inspiration further afield.
Primary Goals: Consolidation of Ottoman administration, An eventual transition into constitutional monarchy, annexation of the Arabian interior.
History:
Previous to the success of the Armada, the reign of Suleiman the magnificent was cut short in 1550 when he died of illness while on campaign in the Balkans. His heir, Mustafa was able to outmaneuver the machinations of Suleiman's chief consort, Hürrem and secure the throne with minimal fuss. Mustafa turned away from the Balkan front and instead focused his efforts in the Middle east. The Portuguese were brought to heel in the Persian gulf, restricted to a few isolated outposts. Mustafa then focused his efforts on driving Aymenian Persia away from the Persian gulf. The internal chaos within Iran left the Ottomans with an uninterrupted border, running from Azerbaijan to Basra. Mustafa would lead no further military campaigns, choosing instead to devote his efforts to improving the running of his lands.

Having experienced first hand scaled the Harem back, while the importation of foreign women was abolished. Potential heirs were now no longer allowed to reside in the Harem but were educated in the outlying provinces. In 1571 the Ottoman annexation of Crete and Cyprus brought the empire into conflict with a holy alliance of European nations. An Ottoman fleet was severely beaten at Lepanto but Mustafa led his armies overland and mauled the armies of the holy alliance, restoring parity. The Ottomans kept the islands but it would take years for them to rebuild their fleet. The seventeenth century was a quiet one. Aside from a brief war on their Balkan frontier, and several unsuccessful attempts by Persia to recapture it's former western provinces, the Sultans of this period were free to focus their efforts on developing their possessions. The Beginning of the eighteenth century saw a brief rise in the fortunes of the Russian Tsardom, before the military brilliance of Karl XII severely curtailed it's ambitions. The Tsardom responded by focusing it's efforts on the annexation of the Crimea but here it again met defeat at the hands of the Ottomans and their Cossack vassals. While the empire had managed to fend of Russia, developments further west gave the last Sultan of the century, Murad IV, cause for concern. The armies of the west grew ever more organised and despite his wishes the Janissary corps were only open to so much change. The corp had become indolent during the long periods of peace and began to exercise it's power to actively thwart the Sultan and to advance it's own interests. Murad turned instead to the navy.

Made up of short term servicemen, it had less interest in tradition and proved more open to reform. A naval college was opened with the help of foreign advisers, and the Istanbul arsenal was expanded. The Janissaries viewed this development with suspicion and in 1788, tried to depose Murad, with the blessing of the Ulama, who also felt threatened by Murad's open admiration of western philosophy. Murad was forewarned by loyal elements in the corps and the attempted coup was crushed, with the surviving Janissaries fleeing to their quarters. The newly invigorated navy was given the fitting task of reducing the barracks to rubble. The incident led to the disbandment of the surviving Janissaries, and the dvershime system being abolished. The Ulama, many of whom supported the Janissaries attempts to gain political power have also been severely repressed. The nineteenth century saw the Ottomans nervously eyeing developments in western Europe, where revolution raged. Agitation in the empire's ethnic minorities prompted, among other things, the drafting of a singular legal code and the beginnings of a public education system. The former intended to curb the privileges granted to larger ethnic groups by the long abolished millet system and the latter to instill a sense of loyalty in a greater Ottoman empire to it's diverse population.

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by **Soviet Chernarus** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 4:29 pm

Full Nation Name:
Official - Republic of Castile
Unofficial - Second Castilian Republic
Short Nation Name: Castile, Spain, Castilian Republic
National Flag: A murrey-colored flag with [url=https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Castile_and_León#/media/File%3ACoat_of_Arms_of_Castile_and_Leon.svg]this[/url] in the middle
Territory: Map
Colonies: Castilian Morocco, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Cape Juby, Ifni
Client States: N/A
Official Language(s): Spanish
Form of Government: Constitutional parliamentary republic
Head of State: President Francisco Sagasta
Head of Government: Prime Minister Niceto Castelar
Capital City: Madrid
Population: 13.6 million
Ethnicities: Spanish, African
Culture: Castilian culture borrows elements from its Spanish predecessor; having been influenced greatly by its neighbors along with other empires throughout history, it is rich and diverse. Despite this sense of culture and identity, not everyone within the Republic shares this; there are considerable movements for independence in several regions, which has been largely influenced by Spain's historical decline, which they believe is the root of their troubles.
Religion: Castile is overwhelmingly Roman Catholic, and religion still plays an important role in people's lives despite the secularization of the nation. The Church, having been blamed (along with the monarchy) for Spain's problems, has lost the influence and power it once enjoyed within the nation, and separation of church and state is now strictly practiced. There is also a small Protestant minority practicing other denominations of Christianity.
Army: The Castilian Army is considerably large, and has been the main focus of attention for the Republic; like the navy, the army, which had once possessed elite veteran troops, slipped into a decline. The loss of many of its veteran troops, experienced officers, the shattering of morale, and the loss of confidence among the men effectively crippled the army in the aftermath of the Spanish invasion and occupation of England. It's failure to retake Aragon and subjugate Portugal would only highlight these problems, but with Spain bankrupt and its coffers empty, there was little they could do. By the time of the Napoleonic Wars, the army was in deplorable condition; Napoleon would repeatedly call it "the worst army in Europe" - which was, to an extent, true. Officers were promoted on the basis of their background as opposed to merit, and the ranks were filled with unwilling, conscripted peasants. The leadership was extremely incompetent, and they could do little in the face of a French invasion.

Following the 1835 Revolution, some elements of the Army attempted to resist the political change unfolding in Madrid, only to be ruthlessly crushed. Massive reforms were introduced that completely changed the organization, structure and leadership, as well as encouraging promotions based on talent and ability. While mandatory conscription was maintained, the leaders of the new Republic pledged to improve the quality of its forces by improving and lengthening training. However, the army still suffers problems, such as outdated weapons and corruption. It is, however, the largest out of the Iberian kingdoms, with some 125,000 active men and a further 100,000 in reserve. In the case of war, thousands more may be called upon to fight for the Republic.
Navy: The Castilian Navy has declined significantly in the aftermath of the Spanish Armada; in spite of its victory, the fleet had been inflicted heavy damage, from both the elements and English naval forces. With the economy shattered beyond repair, the navy entered a steep decline; this would be displayed plainly with the failure of the fleets to maintain control over the colonies. The navy was then neglected. The ships of the once mighty Armada were left to rot in the harbors. With the advent of the Spanish Revolution of 1835, the Navy was in a pitiful condition. While it looked impressive on paper, many of the ships were outdated and in great need of repair. The sailors were inexperienced, with many being reluctant conscripts. A massive revamp was in order, and while it has improved the condition of the fleet, it still has not managed to address several key issues and problems.

The navy currently consists of 9 ships-of-the-line, 27 frigates, 49 sloops and corvettes, and an assorted number of other smaller ships. These ships are manned by some 30,000 sailors. With programs having been launched to renovate the navy and expand it, the condition of the overall fleet has been vastly improved, much to the happiness of Madrid. However, it still suffers from outdated vessels, inexperienced sailors and the price of maintaining such a fleet. The Castilian navy is divided into several squadrons:

North Atlantic Squadron - Ferrol
South Atlantic Squadron - Rota and San Fernando
Mediterranean Squadron - Cartagena
Gibraltar Squadron - Gibraltar
Caribbean Squadron - San Juan

Economic Strength: The Spanish economy has remained heavily focused on agricultural goods, with only limited attempts at industrialization, mainly centered in the Basque region. Economic progress has been severely hindered, thanks to political instability, uprisings and wars. However, with valuable capital freed up following the loss of its colonies in the Americas, the government chose to invest it in attempting to revive the economy. While growth remains rather sluggish, it has expanded some industries and increased trade with other nations. It has also chosen to open the economy to investment from major nations, especially Castilian allies, as well as promote internal development and economic growth.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of Castile varies in quality; in the countryside, and in some urban areas, roads are of poor quality. The infrastructure had been crippled following the Peninsular War, but a slow process of reconstruction has brought some roads up to par. Major roads connecting economically important cities are usually of good quality due to their significance, helping to connect the nation. However, this has come at the expense of other roads, whose conditions have deteriorated, and can cause problems in the future if not resolved. Some regions, due to a lack of infrastructure, are almost completely isolated.
Scientific Research and Development: Science R&D within the Republic has, while it is not as focused on as other aspects of Castile, experienced a rebirth; realizing the technological backwardness of the nation, intellectuals and scientists have been welcomed in Madrid and encouraged to bring forth new discoveries and technologies. Madrid has become a central hub of scientific research and development within Castile, and with some government funding, it has begun to flourish in many fields, prompting advancements and strides in both science and technology.
Primary Goals:
-Maintain the Republic; protect Castile from all external enemies
-Continue growing the economy and eventually industrialize Spain
-Continue improving the military
-Expand its colonies in Africa
History:

The Spanish Empire would emerge from the Anglo-Spanish War economically, militarily, and politically devastated; thousands of Spaniards were killed in the fighting, and their once-feared armies, on half-rations and without pay, were on the verge of mutiny. Despite controlling vast territories in the New World and the biggest empire in the world, this would not translate into power and wealth; the years after the war would be plagued with rebellions, chaos, and in some cases, anarchy. By the early 1600s, a new king, Phillip III, assumed the throne; his corruption did little to alleviate the suffering of the Spanish people, and he would wage several futile wars, including the Portugal Restoration War and the Aragon War of Independence. This would only further accelerate the empire's rapid decline, as colonies began to drift apart from Madrid, some even going as far as to declare independence. The Kingdom of Spain was helpless to stop these developments in her colonies, and grew increasingly isolationist in European affairs, as they struggled to hold their country together. Regionalism would flourish during these hard times, and a series of incompetent kings and corrupt ministers would fail to resolve the nation's key problems.

The War of Aragonese Succession would succeed in propelling the Bourbons to the throne of Spain, with Charles III engaging in a futile effort to regain long lost prestige and power. These new kings would pass reforms, improving the economy and the military - several revolts were crushed during this period, mainly conducted by disgruntled farmers and peasants. However, this did little to address their problems abroad; colonies continued to break apart from Madrid, with other colonial powers pouncing on any opportunity to take a slice of the dying Spanish Empire. The seeds of revolution and republican sentiment were sown in Spain following the French Revolution, but the Bourbon kings did not welcome this. However, they would soon find themselves in an uneasy alliance with Napoleon after a major Spanish defeat, which would be violated when French armies invaded Spain.

The French invasion would be swift and nearly bloodless; most officers were corrupt, and received the position as a result of their background. The generals were completely incompetent, and the rank-and-file consisted of unwilling, inexperienced peasants. The army's small elite units were foreign, Celtic mercenaries being among the most fearsome. It lacked horses, or any meaningful mode of transformation; while it could fight well on a small-scale, the army would quickly disintegrate in the face of a larger assault. Napoleon would repeatedly ridicule the Spanish Army as "the worst in Europe"; with this, his brother would be installed onto the throne, beginning the short-lived rule of the House of Bonaparte over Spain. The population would rise in revolt, beginning a long, guerrilla conflict that would eventually bleed French forces dry in Spain. By 1815, the French had been driven out, and the Bourbons restored to power. This would effectively mark the end of Spain's colonial empire in the New World, it's once vast possessions being reduced to two islands - Cuba and Puerto Rico.

Discontentment would simmer among the populace in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars - the Bourbons had returned, but the king showed disdain for liberal and revolutionary ideas, fearful of the chaos, unrest and instability it would bring for his country. The feelings of the people would finally express themselves in several incidents in 1822, when mobs seized Madrid and declared the formation of the short-lived, unrecognized First Castilian Republic. It was extremely disorganized, and with some foreign assistance, the king was able to stamp it out - this would only deepen his efforts to root out what he deemed to be dangerous and radical ideas. Thousands of political opponents and so-called radicals would be jailed, and many others killed. In e grand scheme of things, this would do precious little to change the revolutionary course of Spain. Things would finally come to a head with the unjustified killing of a prominent critic of the king and a journalist in Madrid, which would spark outrage all across the kingdom. Tired of oppression, and the problems that had plagued the country under the monarchy, the people revolted. In a matter of weeks, cities had been seized, their garrisons either having defected or fled. While some units resisted this, they were woefully outnumbered and quickly crushed; in Madrid, the National Assembly was formed to preside over the creation of a new government of Madrid. With the king driven into exile, the Second Castilian Republic would eventually be proclaimed. The events in Spain would trigger a series of revolutions across Europe against the absolute monarchies, which would meet varying degrees of success. An attempted invasion of Castile conducted by Aragon, backed by France, in order to put an end to this dangerous republic, despite making initial gains, would be repulsed.

The National Assembly set about making a new constitution which would clearly define and limit the powers of the government; with the liberals, radicals and republicans no longer having to fear persecution, a constitution was reached after several weeks of constant debate and, sometimes, compromise. In this, people would be given certain rights and freedoms that the government could not infringe upon or violate; separation of church and state was declared, and church properties confiscated. The powers of each branch of government were defined. While this would be voted into effect nearly unanimously, it would still face fierce opposition from conservatives and monarchists who opposed the new Republic. While many fled, fearing retribution, a sizable portion would stay, revolting against the government. Rallying behind the king, they hoped that closeted monarchists, sympathizers, and foreign support could help restore the king to power. However, their attempt ultimately failed, and their control never extended beyond a few provinces - most people had suffered along the monarchy, and did not want to see it returned. Due to the incompetency of the military, which was badly in need of reforms, the rebellion persisted for several years before finally being trapped and crushed. Not too long after this, the Republic would usher in new reforms - a massive overhaul was introduced, completely changing the military. Realizing their delicate position in the world, these reforms would strain the budget.

With their main domestic issues more or less addressed, the leaders of the Republic would turn towards foreign policy. As it opened its country up to foreign investment, trade agreements would be signed with multiple nations, helping to bolster the economy and give badly needed money to be put towards reforms and development. Relations would be strengthened. Seeking to establish itself as a power, explorers began to map out parts of Africa for future colonization; by the mid-1840s, they had established presence in northern Morocco, bringing them in direct competition with the French. In the Caribbean, two islands were what was left of a massive colonial empire formerly spanning across the Americas - Cuba and Puerto Rico. A larger fleet was stationed there, and measures taken to consolidate their hold over these territories. As colonization in Morocco began to bring them in a rivalry with the French and, by extension, their allies, the Republic sought alliances with nations such as the Celtic Empire and Wycliffshire. Aragon, despite having lost much of its Italian possessions, constantly remained a thorn in the side of the young nation, and Castile signed separate agreements with the Kingdom of Naples, aimed to weaken Aragon's overall position in the Western Mediterranean.

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by **The Ik Ka Ek Akai** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:15 pm

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by **Sharko Federation** » Sat Dec 19, 2015 11:36 am

Full Nation Name: Princely State of Kashmir and Jammu
Short Nation Name: Kashmir and Jammu
National Flag:

Territory: Kashmir and Jammu
Colonies: N/A
Client States: N/A
Official Language(s): Urdu
Form of Government: Principality
Head of State: Gulab Singh
Head of Government: ^
Capital City: Jammu
Population: 7,000,000 (approx.)
Ethnicities: Kashmir and Jammu is a very diverse nation, and as such they are inhabited by many different ethnic groups such as Kashmiris, Gujjars/Bakarwals, Paharis, Dogras and Ladakhis.
Culture: The culture of Kashmir and Jammu is a diverse blend and highly influenced by northern South Asian as well as Central Asian culture. Kashmir and Jammu is famous for its cultural heritage as it amalgamates Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist philosophies and has involved composite culture based on the values of humanism and tolerance.
Religion: Kashmir and Jammu is a Muslim-majority nation, followed by Hinduism. Christianity is only a minority religion in Kashmir and Jammu. Muslims are mostly concentrated in the Kashmir valley with the Hindus being concentrated in Jammu
Army: The Kashmiri Army is led by Gulab Singh, the prince and a few other generals, with a strength of 30,000 soldiers. The army contains 4 battalions of infantry, 2 regiments of cavalry and a troop of artillery. The infantry is equipped with swords like the Talwar and Shamshir and firearms such as Muskets and single-shot pistols.
Navy: Kashmir and Jammu is landlocked, as such it has no navy.
Economic Strength: Overall, Kashmir and Jammu is not very rich, as the state's economy is mostly dependent on agriculture, though the Kashmir valley is known for it's cold water fisheries and Kashmiri saffron (a spice).
Infrastructure: Many parts of Kashmir and Jammu is a barren land with non-existing infrastructure, with the exception of small villages and towns dotting the lands. Most infrastructure, though is mostly in the large cities like the capital, Jammu and in the Kashmir valley, where there is a big amount of population living there. The prince heavily spends in improving infrastructure.
Scientific Research and Development: The prince does not emphasize much on Research and Development, with the exception of a few facilities in the capital. Though with the help of advisors, the prince is starting to emphasize more on R&D, with more money being spent into improving the state's technology.
Primary Goals: Build up a strong military and eventually expand to become a sprawling Indian empire, with heavy emphasis on trade.
History: In the year 1845, Gulab Singh declares independent after a series of wars and rebellion in its parent-state, the Sikh Empire and refuses to help them in their conquests and uses the opportunity to declare independence. As such, Kashmir and Jammu is fully independent in 1846, with warm relations with neighboring kingdoms.

In it's new found independence, Gulab Singh enacts a number of reforms, and builds up a bigger military and improves the infrastructure. Gulab Singh also makes sure that it keeps topped off relations with the neighboring kingdoms and Europeans, hoping to evade their wrath.

I apologize for the short history as, the history only deviates from IRL five years before the start of the RP.
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by **New Rnclave** » Sat Dec 19, 2015 11:43 am

Full Nation Name: United States of Mexico
Short Nation Name: Mexico
National Flag: Good 'ol Mexican Flag
Territory: I posted a map
Colonies:None
Client States: I guess my neighboring Indian state counts
Official Language(s): Spanish, Native languages, French ( Minor )
Form of Government: Constitutional Unitary Republic
Brief Explanation of Government ( Mostly because its special ): The people of Mexico choose the legislature every four years in civic elections, in total there are 50 people who make up the entirety of legislature. The party with the majority then chooses the Prime Minister from the leadership of the party. The leader is often part of the legislature or party. The chosen member is then named Prime Minister, who is the head of government, but in the event that the people judge the PM as incompetent or corrupt, they may call on Parliament to hold a vote on the competence of the PM.
Head of State: Migguel Huddleston
Head of Government: Migguel Huddledton
Capital City: Mexico City
Population: 11,300,000
Ethnicities: Mexican, Native American, African-Mexican, Anglo, French, Chinese
Culture: Predominantly mixed Mexican-Native cultural aspects with underlying French influence and cultural norms. Overall, is a mixed bag of nationalities.
Religion: First Spanish, then French influence has made society within Mexico Very religious, but thats where the divide ebcomes present. In the north, French Huguenots have developed a Protestant cultural identity, while the majority Mestizo population is vehemently Roman Catholic.
Army:
< Mexican National Army
>170,000 Active
> 65,000 Reserve
>> The Tactics and Doctrine of the Mexican National Army have mostly been adopted from various European powers, but the true metal of the Army remains untested, seeing as most Mexican wars were against Indians
>>>The Mexican National Army is well equipped for the most part
Navy:
< Mexican National Navy
> 5 Sloop O' Wars
> 11 Heavy Cruisers
> 12 Light Cruisers
> 15 Frigates
>> The Tactics and Doctrine of the Mexican National Navy are mostly to patrol Acadian waters and protect shipping
Economic Strength: While a large nation, Mexico is only beginning to grow into its shoes. Predominantly agricultural, Mexico is only beginning to develop basic industry, such as steel mills and other metal workings, in its major population centers, while the textile industry continues to control shipping policies and choke the life from fledgling industrial centers. Agriculturally, Mexico is a powerhouse, farming techniques from the Indians, galvanized by French and various other technological advances, continues to heap money into the nation as it sells moderately well in Europe and Asia.
Infrastructure: Barring growing railroads between major population centers,many various canals, Mexico is backwards in terms of infrastructure, limiting its ability to grow as a economic power. Shipping lanes into the Gulf of Mexico prosper, while shipping lanes up into the interior of North America suffer from little dedication by government officials.
Scientific Research and Development: Despite setbacks begun as necessary steps to hold the fledgling nation together, Huddleston has shifted the people's views into favorably looking upon industry and the benefits it can bring, bringing back industrial marvels from Europe to show at government expos, as to shift the people's views to favorable upon industry. As such, most scientific development is based on industrial and infrastructure expansion.
Primary Goals: Dominance of the continent, expanding its economy and industrialization
History:
> 1620: French Huguenots, fleeing renewed religious warfare in France, emigrate in-mass from France, mostly hopping on the backs of Protestant Nobles fleeing violence. Seasonal storms batter the small group of vessels, throwing the fleet off course and forcing them to land in IRL Texas.
> 1622-1750: The state of New France is established, named in honor of their mother country, and preaching rhetoric of religious tolerance, begging their Huguenot brothers to make the journey. English, Spanish and French settlers begin to flow into the colony in a steady fashion, closeness with France, despite their religious differences, allow the colony to attain a steady flow of trade, resources and Slaves.
> 1755: The Textile industry sees a boom as cotton becomes plentiful in the small state. This boom in prosperity brings the matter of government to the growing states attention, seeing the success of the Republic of Wycliffeshire's constitutional convention, New France calls in its various leaders to develop a system of government for the state. The Constitution of 1755 adopted at the Lafayette Convention established a government divided into parliament, executive, and judicial branches. The Parliment consisted of a forty-two member Chamber of Representatives elected by free male property holders, while the executive branch was headed by a Prime Minister, chosen from the majority party. Following the ratification of the government by a nation wide vote ( Only by free white land owning males of course )
> 1794: Following the invention of the cotton gin in 1793, cultivation of cotton in New France increased dramatically, providing a secure economic foundation for the fledgling nation. Cotton cultivation also resulted in a new wave of settlement from the East coast, as well as permanently establishing slavery as a driving force of labor in New France.
> 1805-1820: From its foundation on 17 March 1805, the Republic of Mexico was divided between the Monarchs, who wanted a strong secular empire, and the Clericalists, who wanted the Catholic Church to be the nations state religion. Fighting broke out between the two factions on 14 April 1806, but for the most part the Mexican Civil War was a war of ambush and reprisal, as the Monarchs maintained control of the government in Mexico City. When the Monarchs began carrying out large-scale reprisals in 1815, the leaders of the State of New France decided to intervene. In July 1816, a New France army under Colonel Samuel Johnston crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico. The Frenchmen allied themselves with the Clericalists, and on 6 February 1817, the combined armies occupied Mexico City. The Clericalists began to carry out mass executions of Monarchs, prompting Johnston to seize control of the government in June 1817 and proclaim himself Mexico’s provisional president. Johnston followed this by winning election as one of the three Governors of the State of Jefferson in October 1818, along with his allies Don Alton and Josephus Carter. Johnston then arranged for a constitutional convention to be held in Mexico City in September 1820, attended by delegates from both Mexico and New France. The Constitution drafted by the Mexico City Convention, basically a doctored version of the New France constitution, established a unified nation known as the United States of Mexico.
> 1821: One year following the ratification of the new constitution, the first anti and national elections of the USM were held, the war hero Samuel Johnston and his allies, the National Union Party, dominated the newly elected parliament, his party choosing Johnston as the first Prime Minister.
> 1822-1839: During his four successive terms as Prime Minister, Johnston did his best to untie the disparate people of Mexico into a cohesive Union under his leadership. Relying on his allies among the Hispanic and Indian people's, to accomplish his goals and stabilize the leadership. Exploiting trade along the Mississippi and the growing textile market, Mexico managed to stabilize its finances by allying itself close with France.
> 1840-1850: Migguel Huddleston succeeds Johnston as Prime Minister. A forward thinking Liberty Party member, Huddleston began the process of uniting the country under its economic prosperity, encouraging industry and railroads within population centers, as well as encouraging the growth and expansion of small businesses within the nation.
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by **The Peoples East Africa** » Sat Dec 19, 2015 3:57 pm

Full Nation Name: The United Celtic Empire
Short Nation Name: Ireland/Celtic Lands/Celticland/Celtic Empire/Something better sounding
National Flag: http://imgur.com/jtja6zg
Territory: Ireland(Éire), Scotland(Alba), Wales(Cymru), Cornwall(Kernow), Brittany(Breizh), and the Isle of Man(Mannin)
Colonies: Cuíbeach, in modern day Canada, and the Celtic Coast, along the western coast of Africa.
Client States: None, yet (stares hungrily at Inuit)
Official Language(s): All the respective parts of the home territories speak their native Celtic tongue, although since Ireland is the base of operations, Irish is promoted more than any other. In Cuíbeach, the various Celtic languages of the settlers have fused into one language.
Form of Government: Absolute Monarchy, although each country of the Empire retains some independence, although they all swear fealty to the Emperor in Dublin.
Head of State: Seaghán O'Brien
Head of Government: Same
Capital City: Dublin
Population: 12 million in the homeland, 900,000 in Cuíbeach, ~30,000 Celts in the Celtic Coast, and a unspecified number of Africans.
Ethnicities: Celtic, Castilians, Scandinavians
Culture: The culture of the Empire is overwhelmingly, you guessed it, Celtic. Developing from one Celtic root thousands of years ago, the Irish, Scottish, etc, all developed their own traditions and ways of life, which all fuse together to create the unique nation that exists nowadays. Religion takes an important role in the lives of the people, a practise that came ever since the church officially split from the Catholic Church. Castilian immigrants, and Scandinavians left over from the Viking days bring their own culture as well. If it weren't for them, the Empire may have become much more xenophobic.
Religion: The Empire has no official religion, however the majority of citizens are adherents to the Celtic Church. Having differences from the Church in Rome since Christianity first came to the Celtic lands, the split was not made official until the 13th century. The Reformation spilled over from England into some of the neighbouring lands, so now about 20% of the total population, mostly in Wales and Cornwall, follow either Anglicanism or Calvinism.
Army: The army of the Celtic Army is large,(relative to the population), industrial army, built on a small professional force backed up by conscripts. All males who turn 18 are required to serve in the army for two years, and undergo basic training. In the event of a war, they are then eligible to be called back into action up until they turn 35. Most of the conscripts are armed with outdated rifles(occasionally even muskets), and cannons. The professional army however, has the most up-to-date weaponry available to the Empire. They are well equipped and well trained, serving three years in training before becoming official soldiers. Artillery and ammunition is provided aplenty, and morale is high among them all.

Professional Army: 50,000
Conscription Army: 180,000

The Cuíbeach Army consists of local volunteers, and private militias hired by the governor of the colony. The men field whatever they can get their hands on, and this often includes melee weapons such as pikes. Numbering no more than 6,000, they simply serve to monitor the border, and to protect settlers going further inland.

Navy: Dating back to Brian Boru's campaigns, naval support has always been used to assist on land. Combined with having a wide reaching empire separated by the ocean, it was only natural for the Empire to develop a large navy. With their main port in Cork Harbour, the Celtic Fleet operates 2 experimental steamships, 20 sloops, 16 frigates, 8 ships-of-the-line, 10 cruisers, and 25 corvettes. The 5,000 sailors manning the various vessels are trained across the port cities of the Empires, and learn the ins and outs of each and every ship. Each ship is commanded by an admiral with at least 10 years of sailing experience. Naval production can be massively increased if necessary, as the shipbuilding industry is enormous in Belfast and Cork.
Economic Strength: The economy of the Celtic Empire is primarily industrial, with a focus on steel production and textiles. Exporting drives the economy, and the Empire has a wide range of products. Timber from Ireland, coal from Wales, as well as many agricultural produce such as wool and potatoes. The Celtic Coast colony has proven very useful for raw goods. Cocoa production is increasing rapidly each year, and the colonies recently became the world's biggest producer of it, overtaking the East Indies. A growing labour force combined with a wide resource base is sending the economy of the Empire on a path upwards. With growing colonies, trade becoming more and more valuable, and the drive to succeed, it can only keep going up.
Infrastructure: Throughout the homeland, paved streets and railroads connect the biggest city to the smallest town. It's said a man can travel from one end of Ireland to the other in a day without having to set foot outside a train. The marshlands of the interior, as well as the rocky terrain of the Scottish Highlands remain nearly untouched. Transporting resources such as coal or timber around has facilitated most of the development, and transport by boat remains is becoming increasingly common.
Scientific Research and Development: Most research is devoted to industrial, agricultural, and military matters. Increasing factory efficiency and farm output are some goals of the nation. Keeping the military up to the same standard as the rest of Europe is one of the biggest priorities. Surpassing them even may be the only way to keep the French at bay over Brittany.
Primary Goals: Expand the Canadian colony westwards and northwards. Head further inland from the Celtic Coast. Gain more colonies in the Berlin Conference. Ensure Brittany remains Celtic. Expand the military. Become the largest steel producer worldwide.
History:

In 1014, Brian Boru succeeded at the Battle of Clontarf, banishing the Vikings from Ireland after hundreds of years of raiding. And with that victory, he was finally the undisputed High King of all of Ireland. Setting the capital as Tara in Meath, he spent the last 5 years of his life consolidating his dynasty's rule. The Uí Néill in Ulster were always the most resistant, so this was his greatest challenge. Marrying into the line with over 10 of his descendants was what finally did it. With multiple claims to the throne of the country, the Uí Néill became very dedicated to making sure the O'Brien dynasty held the throne, as well as expanding their rule.

Scotland has once had a kingdom ruling over their lands, as well as over the glens of Antrim. Dál Riata as it was known, though none really knew much of its founding. Olden tales told of the might king Erc and his three sons setting sail from Ulster to conquer Alba. What was certain, was that Gaels from Éire had been the founders. And the greatest king of the early days of the empire intended to return it their control. Murchad mac Briain, or Murchad the Great as he would be known, was the heir of Brian Boru, and set about laying the foundations of the kingdom for its growth in power. He forged strong alliances with the Christian kingdoms in northern Spain, as well as the Normans. Although their descendants by blood, the Normans were French by any measure, and a worthy ally in his eyes. Armies from each province were sent off as mercenaries to serve under foreign rulers, to gain expertise in battle. This would start a long tradition of Celtic armies fighting for their allies. Murchad's most important measure before his death, was the changing of the capital from the traditional seat of Tara, to the city his father and he had sieged, Dublin. A perfect point for trade, and a central location for Murchad's planned empire, it was the obvious city.

Toirdelbach the Conqueror was the third king of a united Ireland. It was his military genius which would change the small island kingdom to an empire. Setting sail from Antrim in 1055, Toirdelbach led 5,000 infantry, 3,000 cavalry, and 2,000 archers to the shores of Alba. Campaigning through hilly terrain for 5 years, it would've surely been a stalemate if not for the Norwegian invasion at the same time. With their armies split, the Scottish crumbled and soon their own king became captive. Not one to pass an opportunity, he struck a deal with the Scottish ruler. If they agreed to pledge fealty to the King in Dublin, and allow Irish influence over Alba, not only would peace come but the Norwegians would too be defeated. Not one to kneel, this king met his death in an unfortunate accident where he slit his own throat, and a pro-Irish relative put in power. Accepting the deal then, a joint Irish-Scottish army dealt a blow to the Viking army, and offered the same deal. Refusing to give up rule to such a faraway king, the Kingdom of Mann and the Isles were given over under the agreement that no Celtic king would lay claim to Scandinavia. All was worked out at the Treaty of Perth, and in 5 short years Toirdelbach had built a small empire. But he was not done there.

The southwest tip of Britain consisted of Cornwall. Not apparently important, but their speaking of a tongue not too different from Irish was justification enough for the Emperor. Striking an agreement with William the Bastard of Normandy, the Celt's long time ally, a joint Irish-Scottish-Manx army would be assembled and invade England at the same time as William. Bolstered by mercenaries from Brittany, 1066 became the year the Anglo-Saxons fell. Saying true to his word, Toirdelbach invaded and occupied Cornwall, making occasional raids further inland, but saving his strength in case the Normans decided to turn on them. Luckily it never came to that, and the tip of Britain became the 4th province of the Celtic Empire.

Spending the last years of his life expanding the power of the Empire, the population grew, towns and cities developed, and the economic power of the lands grew immensely. Having much timber and ore to trade, gold and wealth started to flow into the nation. With this newly acquired wealth, the Emperor with his dying breath sponsored a voyage southwards, to claim territory away from the greedy hands of Europeans and Muslims, and to spread the Christian religion and Celtic culture. Sailing far past Iberia, and south past Morocco, 300 settlers in a large oaken ship landed on a peninsula which the natives called 'Dakar'. Dacair as it would be known, went onto to serve as the capital of the Celtic Coast, the first colony of the Celtic Empire. Founding small trading posts along the coast for hundreds of miles, the colony served as an amazing trading tool, allowing the Empire to control trade along the west coast until the Portuguese were able to develop ships to sail in deeper water. The invention of gunpowder allowed more advanced weapons to be used against the natives, confirming Dublin's control over the land. Though the Celtic population remained small, it's set to explode in coming years as industrialization finally reaches the region and immigration is opened to all.

The Hundred Years War between England and France gave an opportunity for Brittany to join the Empire. For hundreds of years, the speakers of Latin and its descendants tried to force their culture on the Bretons, but Emperor Cathal the Liberator planned to free them. The War of Breton Succession, fought for control of Brittany was a bloody affair. The English and French armies were exhausted by the time Cathal landed on the western shores. Outnumbering the enemy 3 to 1 with an army of Irish born soldiers, he would spend 5 years sieging the castles of the land and fighting the English and French alike in battle. Scottish reinforcements under Governor Donald of Alba ensured the Celtic victory with his landing on the northern shores. Catching the English in a pincer movement, they were destroyed completely in a battle freeing the army to focus on a single front. With a second English army marching for Paris, the French were forced to withdraw support for their cause in Brittany, giving the Celts free reign. Installing the head of the Uí Néill dynasty as Governor of Brittany, thus locking the land down, Cathal returned to Ireland a hero, for he had brought in the fifth out of six Celtic nations under one banner. One remained however, but they would have to wait, for great lands to the west were more important.

Saint Brendan, an early Irish monk was said to have sailed westwards from the island, and to have found a great land there. Many of the high-ranking clergy encouraged the Emperors over the ages to recreate this journey, and claim the land in the name of Christianity and for the Celts. Doubts over whether this voyage was true or not stopped any sailing westwards. We now know that it definitely happened, as in 1502 Celtic sailors set sail from the Orkney Islands and west westwards. Discovering a new world, the Emperor claimed it all. The Spaniards however had found it 10 years previous, and so only what the Celts could settle would be theirs. Named Cuíbeach after a native word for the land, the colony was of much importance. Not only did in bring in resources for the Empire, but it also gave a base for the navy to exercise control over the entire Atlantic. Settlers rushed to the new land, and the population has been growing at about 2.5% per annum in recent years.

Relations with Spain have always been strong, so when the Spanish Armada set out to destroy England, Emperor Domhnall the Unifier was well in the know. He had his naval strength and army built up, with a force of 20,000 men and 60 ships waiting on the Isle of Man. As soon as word reached of the Spaniards landing in the south, the admiral set off. Storming the beaches of northern and western Wales, the unprepared and outnumbers English occupiers were slaughtered. The spirit of Welsh independence didn't die in the 300 or so years of English rule, and they rose up in revolt, bolstering the Celtic force. Over the 2 weeks the campaign took place, the enemy fell ever back, until they were forced over the border of Wales and England. A puppet ruler was put in power there, while propaganda got to work over accepting the rule of the Celts. It was not until 80 years after the invasion of the territory, that Wales officially became part of the Empire. Meanwhile the Spanish Empire fell apart. Staying true to their alliance, Domhnall sent a force of 5,000 infantry to assist the king in remaining in power. Although they eventually did fall apart, their one true successor in Castile has taken the place of Ireland's Iberian ally.

The Industrial Revolution came to the Empire, and blessed it greatly. Massive coal reserves in Wales were used for large scale industrialization, while local timber from forests allowed even the small towns to grow in production. Small steel mills and textile shops began to become commonplace, and soon the government was looking to officially endorse this new revolutionary technology. Massive factories across the major cities were built via government money. Research into steam driven engines was encouraged, and the steam train was independently invented by a Scottish genius. Utilizing coal-fired production, the military has begun mass production of armaments, allowing huge numbers of conscripts to be well armed. The navy has also utilized it to make faster and stronger vessels.

In recent times, the Celtic Empire has been surging up in relevance worldwide. The colonies expand as well as the economy, and the naval tech is cutting edge. With a strong alliance forging with Castile and Wycliffeshire, the Celts look to bring their alliance to the status of world superpower, or at least be feared by nations across the globe.

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by **Ceasario** » Sat Dec 19, 2015 4:02 pm

Full Nation Name: The Sultanate of Oman
Short Nation Name: Oman
National Flag:

Territory:

Colonies: N/A
Client States: N/A
Official Language(s): Arabic
Form of Government: Absolute Monarchy
Head of State:Said Bin Sultan Al-Said
Head of Government: Said Bin Sultan Al-Said
Capital City:Muscat
Population:2 Million
Ethnicities: Omani, Yemeni, Arabian, Persian.
Culture: The culture of Oman is primarily Omani/Arabian, with cultural influences from India, Persia, and even Africa due to trade with these regions.
Religion:Most Omani’s are Ibadi Muslims, although other religions are allowed to practice; they are mostly found in major cities, as well as Christian communities in Socotra. Sunni and Shia make up much of the rest of the population.
Army: The Omani army is a force consisting of 20,000 troops. The army is not the most conventional force, but is generally well disciplined. Rifles are beginning to be phased in, but some rifled jezail muskets are often found, usually homemade. The army is also known for having skilled marksman; it is also primarily defense, although the army was used during campaigns into the north, in wars against the Mahra Sultanate, and against some European powers like Portugal (Somewhat successfully) and the Hanseatic Republic (Not so successfully). Besides these campaigns, the military has not seen much action. Though there is some cavalry, they are far more outnumbered by infantry.
Navy: 3 ship-of-the-lines, 10 frigates, 25 slopes and smaller. The navy is full of many skilled sailors, a sailing and fishing have often been part of the lifeblood of the nation. Numerous ships are based off of the traditional dhow ships used across the Persian Gulf; a large amount of dhows used for trade, fishing, pearl diving, and other activities can also be equipped with guns if need be in war. There is discussion about looking into ironclads, possibly purchasing some from a European power.
Economic Strength: The Omani economy, if anything, has benefitted the most from trade, becoming a major economic factor for the sultanate. Trade is mainly focused around coastal cities such as Muscat and Sohar, but some cities are also hubs for inland trade, such as Nizwa. Agriculture is a notable part of the economy, with dates, limes, coconuts, and wheat being grown. Cattle are also important. Fishing is another major part of the economy, with many people being skilled fishers, and skilled out at sea. There is also some mining, mainly for copper and gold.
Infrastructure: Omani infrastructure is, in much of the country, poor. The coast, near cities like Muscat, is where most infrastructure is located. There are no railroads, although there may be interest in starting one. Boats are a major part of travel as well. The interior of the country has very little infrastructure, with most of it found in Nizwa; it is also the only city in the interior to be connected to the capital by road.
Scientific Research and Development: Omani advancements usually come from trade, with European and Asian ideas and inventions coming in from trade with these regions. This is not to undermine Omani research as well, however; advancements in Oman are centered mainly around Muscat and Sohar, where most large places of learning can be located. Most research goes into naval means, weaponry, or for general advancements in the country.
Primary Goals: Maintain independence, increase trade, look into re-establishing African colonies, and possibly unite the southern portion of the Arabian Peninsula.
History: Oman history did not diverge very much. During the 1600s, the Omani people beat back the Portuguese from their shores, eliminating them from Muscat and taking Zanzibar. The island and the nearby mainland territories, however, would soon fall to a new European invader, the Hanseatic Republic. With this, the sultan looked instead to consolidating power around Oman itself. To gain more of a foothold in the Persian Gulf, an invasion was launched in the 1770s to bring the tribes and emirates to the north under Omani control, in what would be known as the Pirate Coast to the British. Following this, around 1790, Oman went to war with the Mahra Sultanate, capturing Hadibu and then the entirety of Socotra Island. It was also during this time when the Al Said dynasty took power in Oman, being a crucial part of the invasion northwards. Without Zanzibar, the seat of government has remained in Muscat, where the Sultan has yet to name an heir to the throne. Throughout the years, Ottoman influence has also remained strong on Oman, and the state has often aligned itself with the empire; it is often considered a tributary/client state.
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by **Kauthar** » Sun Dec 20, 2015 10:45 am

Full Nation Name: The Dutch Empire
Short Nation Name: The Netherlands
National Flag: Here
Territory: Netherlands, Belgium
Colonies: Bali, Singapore, Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Malaysia (Kalimantan and the bit Siam doesn't control), Mauritius
Client States: None
Official Language(s): Dutch
Form of Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Head of State: Prime Minister Joechem Binnemaar
Head of Government: Jeroem II of Orange
Capital City: Amsterdam
Population: 7.2 Million In Netherlands and Belgium,
Ethnicities: Flemish, Dutch, Walloon
Culture: Germanic, some areas in Belgium have French influence
Religion: The Protestant Church still holds a lot of power in the Netherlands, but the Prime Minister is Catholic and so is around 30% of the population.
Army: The Dutch Army is built around defending the nation and her holdings, and is divided into 3 main groups.
--The Royal Infantry - The main infantry, made up of 76,000 men the Royal Infantry has been trained to protect the Netherlands and Belgium from invaders.
--The Foreign Guard - An division of 13,500 men, trained in Mauritius and Java. They're designed to protect and keep order in the colonies.
--The Royal Special Forces - The RSF is a special forces unit, well trained and well funded. The 14,800 soldiers in the RSF are there to protect the royal family, politicians and lead the Royal Infantry into battle. They're able to fight in most enviroments, but work the best in open areas and in marshlands.
Navy: The naval forces of the Netherlands were built around trade and transportation, so there are few battle ready ships. The Royal Navy maintains a fleet of 17 cargo ships designated for trade, and 8 designated for transporting materials and soldiers. There is also 12 frigates and 5 privateers maintained.
Economic Strength: The Dutch Empire has a very strong economy, but one that is very fragile as well. Based upon the tulip trade and their colonial holdings, the slightest change in the world economy could either greatly help or damage the nation. Spices, cocoa and dyes from Sumatra, Kalimantan and Malaysia are imported to Amsterdam and Brussels where they are sold around the world.
Infrastructure: The entire country is connected by roads made of cobble and gravel, while a railway is being constructed to connect Brussels and Amsterdam. There is plans to begin modernization of the roads in rural areas, and two new railways connecting The Hague and Amsterdam, and Brussels and Ghent.
Scientific Research and Development: Science is something that sits behind the Arts, Exploration and the Military. The only real times science is prioritised is when it can enhance colonization or the military. The University of Delft is the de facto heart of science and technology, though it receives little funding from the government.
Primary Goals: To establish a colonial empire along the south-east coast of Africa and in East Asia (Mostly around Indonesia and South-East Asia) and create the world's most powerful army.
History: POD is 1620

1620: Dutch colonialism begins in Jakarta
1627: All of Java conquered by Dutch
1638: Mauritius colonized
1648: Netherlands gains full independence from Spain
1653: Colonization of Kalimantan
1731: Colonization of Sumatra begins
1742: Sumatra full colonized by Dutch
1763: Public approval rating of the monarchy plunges to record lows, parliament and democracy established.
1781: Singapore and southern tip of mainland Malaysia colonized, Oosten-Haven (Singapore) becomes de facto capital of the Dutch East Indies
1830: Belgian revolution fails, Belgium placed under military law.

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by **Kosovo12345** » Sun Dec 20, 2015 4:49 pm

Full Nation Name: Russian Empire
Short Nation Name: Russia
National Flag:
Territory: Russia (excluding parts of Siberia), Ukraine, Belarus, Southern Finland, and Baltic States.
Colonies: None
Client States: Poland(?) and Finland
Official Language(s): Russian
Form of Government: Absolute Monchary
Head of State: Tsar Alexander I
Head of Government: Same
Capital City: Moscow
Population: Around 65 million
Ethnicities: Russian and other slavic groups, such as Poles or Ukrainians.
Culture: Russian Religion: Orthodoxy is the main religion and the Tsar is the leader of the Russian Orthodox Christan Church.
Army: The Russian Imperial Army stands at 800,000 trained men and near 275,000 local milita, mostly Cossacks. To keep its readiness, the army is subject to government inspections that can happen at anytime and are famous for happening near dinner time or when most of the troops are sleeping, to test the troops' speed and ability to defend themselves at any time. Each infantry division contains both infantry brigades and one artillery brigade.
Navy:The Russian Imperial Empire navy in the 1850s was the 3rd largest navy due to naval expansions under Cossack General Ivan and Tsar Dimitri I and it contained over 200 ships, including 20 steam powered ships. The navy is often seen as a step below the army however, and the recuits they get are more then less of time being people turned away from the army or people who got kicked out due to high strandards
Economic Strength: While many Westerns think poor and farms when they think Russia, it has the highest economic growth rate compared to the Western nations besides the United States. Even so, the Russian Empire lacks behind and only very few cities are fuly modern including factories and etc, being Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Minsk and a few other major trading cities.
Infrastructure: The Russian Empire has high keeped railroads and roads that are used by government officials and the army that connect Moscow to other major cities such as Kiev, Minsk, etc. Most of the buildings in Russian cities are comparable to Western Europe and some even rival Europe, such as Moscow. However, most Russian towns are full of the poor population of Russia (which is bigger then the middle or high class) and live in horrible conditions.
Scientific Research and Development: The only actual Research that takes place in Russia funded by the government is for any tech. that can help the Russian military. However, they do spend some funds on ways to make Farming more effiecent.
Primary Goals: Conquer Crimea and South Russia, Expand in Siberia and Europe, gain more warm water ports.
History:
The Russian Empire went into a period of decline after defeats to both Sweden and the Ottoman Empire in the Russian-Finland Border and Crimea. However, Tsar Alexander I's father, Tsar Dimitri I, was focused on punishing the Swedes and getting a warm water port that Russia wanted and needed. After many bloody years of war and uncountable Russian and Swedish deaths, Russia finally kicked the Swedes out of Southern Finland and went up a little behond what is currently the Russian-Finland border today. Soon after, Dimitri died and his son and heir, Alexander, was but a few years old and this was when a Russian Cossack General took power, taking full control of the military and state. He trained the current army so it became a skilled fighting force from a weak farmer army, even though this only happened at the expensive of having a somewhat smaller army then someone would expect Russia to have. The Cossacks general, Ivan, gave power to Alexander when he turned 24, most likely due to the strong pro Tsar feeling in the country and he clearly didnt want a revolt on his hands. Now, with Saint Petersburg indeed there, and the somewhat Russian army trained just like the classic Prussians, he and Russia are a power to be reckon with. (From point of deviation from actual history)
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