Great Coalition Wars (OPEN-2-ALL/IC/CAS-SPONSORED)

[The Eldonian Commonwealth]

IC Thread:

This RP is sponsored by the Confederacy of Allied States, a Region of Quality and Friendly RPers

Great Coalition Wars RP

Introduction: Hello, I haven't written a flashy introduction yet, but basically, this RP starts at the 1800s and ends in 1918. So if you like marching your men in fancy uniforms and muskets, charging cuirassiers into a group of unsuspecting natives, or even being the unsuspecting natives, this RP is just right for you.

OOC Thread: OOC Thread

Map: http://imgur.com/8T4lNKS

12 IRL days = 1 Year ( 1 day = 1 Month)
Starting year: 1800
Tech: Tech from 1800

Rules:
1: The claim limit is 60 provinces at first, and you can only start off with two overseas colonies numbering two provinces each. This is to prevent anyone being overpowered.
2: If your home territory limits you to fewer than 60 provinces, you can claim land on the closest body of landmass to match 60 provinces.
3: Every week (In the mystical realm of real life), you area allowed to claim 18 provinces.
4: Colonies expand at a rate of two provinces per week. You can choose where those two provinces will be. You can also speed this up by using some of your weekly 18 claims.

Rules:
- No God-modding, Cheating, Metagaming, Spamming, or Flaming
- Listen to the moderators and OPs, however, if you have any complaints or suggestions, TG any one of the staff.
-Respect other RPers
-No WMDs. We want you to go crazy and have fun… but be reasonable about it.
-If you continually break these rules, you may be ejected from the RP.
-Enjoyment is required

Tech Progression:
Your tech cannot be too advanced for the current year, for obvious reasons. However, you are allowed to start off with tech that is less advanced than that of the era.

The current year is 1800 CE, so please make sure your military technology fits within the timeframe.

Application:

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Application:
[b]Faction name:[/b]
[b]Faction Leader(s):[/b]
[b]Location:[/b] (post image)
[b]Population (Try to be realistic about it):[/b]
[b]Military size:[/b]
[b]Military tech (Refer to the rules):[/b]
[b]Brief history of your nation: (Not required)[/b]
[b]Anything else:[/b]


Mod Staff:
OP: Crowned Republic of Osphen (The Eldonian Commonwealth)(Handles everything the has to do with this RP, TG if someone is breaking the rules!)
Co-OP: NA/(Open) (Serves the same job as the mods, however, if the OP is gone, the Co-Op will take control of the RP)
Mapmaker: Empire of Cassinopa (He handles all claims and will judge your population size and map claim sizes.)
Mod: Bering
Mod: N/A (Open)
Mod: N/A (Open)

[Bering]

January 5th,
Lundenwic, Albion
Republic of Avalon

The capital was in an odd calm these past few months. Lord Protector Martin had announced that he would be retiring on July 14th. The end of Martin's reign was not altogether unexpected, Martin was turning seventy-one next month, and few expect him to see the mid point of the current decade, much less the end of it. The shock was that he was retiring, most expect him to die in office rather than retiring. The post that he has held for over a decade would soon be open and many Generals have been eyeing the title. Martin's son, Daniel Martin, currently the Second Minister under First Minister Hale had already stated that he would refuse the position if it were offered to him. The younger Martin stated that he was no longer a military man, he was a statesman, if he wanted the title of Lord Protector, he would have remained in the service. Leading contenders for the title of Lord Protector include Admiral Gerald Pender, commander of the Home Fleet, General Alfred Grey of the War Office, and General Gareth Jones, Martin's Chief of Staff. The Lord Protector has stated that he will not be choosing a successor, but will leave it to the Senate (Parliament) to decide.

Likewise, the Senate has announced cuts to the Avalonish Army. Presumably emboldened by Martin's announcement, the Senate has stated that they will be disbanding the South Division. Of the brigades in the division, the 3rd and 17th Brigades will be disbanded effective January of 1804. The 14th Brigade of Central division will also be disbanded to allow the 19th Brigade of the South Division to be transferred into the Central Division. The 19th itself will be renamed the 19th Light Brigade. The Cavalry Regiment and Artillery and Engineers Battalion of the 19th will be disbanded in favor of a third infantry regiment tentatively titled the 95th Regiment of Rifles which will include the Rifle companies of the disbanding Brigades. The 19ths own 43 and 52nd Regiments of foot will be retrained as rifle regiments as well. To help offest the difference, two more line regiments, titled the 101st and 104th Regiments of Foot, will be created and sent to the colonies with the goal of filling them largely with the displaced veterans of the 3rd, 14th and 17th Brigades.

[Animie]

The capital had been in quite the rush. Due to invasion plans of the northern most island of Japan. Ashura leader of the Southern Eclispe Union had stated in public that they wold be helping Kirto of the Northern Eclispe Union. The plans included building several docks in the most northern part of the Eclispe Unions territory. Building 30 troop transport ships and training the soilders for naval invasion. The plan was predicated to be ready in 3 months. Once ready it would commence immediately.

[The East Asian Coastal State]

Nanjing, The United Republic of the Orient
Parliament House

The Prime Minister had recently announced plans to build up the navy and start funding more into the armed forces. The Parliament had commissioned roughly 22 ships. This includes one first rate, eight second rates, eleven indiaman trade ships and two third rates. The first rate, which will be named the URNV Linlin, is to be sent to the First South China Fleet, along with five of the eight Second rates. The remaining ships are to be sent to the treasure fleet to begin trading with Avalon. In addition, colonists are preparing for a trip to settle in the philippines. The colonies are projected to have at least 18,000 civillians and 2 Brigades. They will be accompanied by 18 ships of the Republican navy, a total of five third rates, three second rates and two frigates and the rest sloops of wars. The size of the ships is to deter pirates, raiders, and other foreign fleets. 25 brigades are being sent to Korea, to be posted in several fortresses. The North China fleet, consisting of 20 ships of the line is patroling the waters. A Furthur 15 brigades are being sent to fortify Yantai, Qingdao, and Beijing. The rest of the military will remain in the regular postings along the coast. Two brigades are being created to expand deeper into China. There is a third fleet in the Sea of Japan, two hundred kilometers off of Sakhalin.

[The Confederate American Union]

May 15th

The Confederate army begins a new military campaign in Florida. The army of Georgia charges in from the north, meanwhile the army of Mississippi attacks from the east. The army of Georgia lead by General William Peterson attack the Seminole warriors at the battle of Jacksonville. 15,000 infantrymen 1000 guns and 150 cavalrymen attack the city with a massive crescent shaped charge.

[The East Asian Coastal State]

Recipient: Ashura, Leader of the Southern Eclipse Union and Kirto of the Northern Eclipse Union.
Sender: The Rt Hon. Dignitary Feng Lu Hui
Subject: Sakhalin
Date sent: Wednesday, May 15th, 1800

Salutations,

We understand you plan on annexing the island of Sakhalin. I am here to notify you that we plan on the same. But you need not worry, simply allow the Oriental Republic to annex the island, and we shall leave you alone. We may even be open to trade talks.

Signed,

The Rt Hon. Dignitary Feng Lu Hui

[The Confederate American Union]

May 15th

An ambassador is sent to Havana from New Orleans. Carrying southern cotton fabrics and iron materials as gifts, the ambassador requests to see the governor of Havana to set up trade agreements between the two cities. (New Orleans and Havana)

[The East Asian Coastal State]

An Oriental Dignitary is being sent to the Republic of Avalon and the American Republic to try and broker a trade deal, where the goods of the orient will export lucrative products such as tea, porcelain, silk, and nankeen, which will be paid in silver. Other products that other nations would desire are abundant in the Oriental Republic.

[The Confederate American Union]

An Oriental Dignitary is being sent to the Republic of Avalon and the American Republic to try and broker a trade deal, where the goods of the orient will export lucrative products such as tea, porcelain, silk, and nankeen, which will be paid in silver. Other products that other nations would desire are abundant in the Oriental Republic.

The South accepts the Dignitary into the city of Norfolk Virginia. The Virginia governor Calvin Jackson and Colonel Francis August wait at the port to greet the foreign visitor. Negotiations begin in the afternoon as the Southern officials attempt to trade Confederate cotton, opium, tobacco, and iron for Asian Tea and silk.

[The East Asian Coastal State]

The South accepts the Dignitary into the city of Norfolk Virginia. The Virginia governor Calvin Jackson and Colonel Francis August wait at the port to greet the foreign visitor. Negotiations begin in the afternoon as the Southern officials attempt to trade Confederate cotton, opium, tobacco, and iron for Asian Tea and silk.

We deeply thank the honourable governor for receiving our dignitary respectfully. However, we would like to remind the republic that Opium is strictly forbidden in the Oriental republic. In addition, we do not require tobacco or Iron, as those are abundant in the Orient. We would like to inquire on the demand of Oriental products such as tea, porcelain and silk in the Southern Republic of America?

[The Confederate American Union]

The South accepts the Dignitary into the city of Norfolk Virginia. The Virginia governor Calvin Jackson and Colonel Francis August wait at the port to greet the foreign visitor. Negotiations begin in the afternoon as the Southern officials attempt to trade Confederate cotton, opium, tobacco, and iron for Asian Tea and silk.

We deeply thank the honorable governor for receiving our dignitary respectfully. However, we would like to remind the republic that Opium is strictly forbidden in the Oriental republic. In addition, we do not require tobacco or Iron, as those are abundant in the Orient. We would like to inquire on the demand of Oriental products such as tea, porcelain and silk in the Southern Republic of America?

The governor informs the ambassador that silk is not in high demand, as cotton is very abundant in the south. And porcelain is not needed as the south has cheaper glass as a substitute. However the governor does point out that tea may be a valuable item in the south.

[The East Asian Coastal State]

We deeply thank the honorable governor for receiving our dignitary respectfully. However, we would like to remind the republic that Opium is strictly forbidden in the Oriental republic. In addition, we do not require tobacco or Iron, as those are abundant in the Orient. We would like to inquire on the demand of Oriental products such as tea, porcelain and silk in the Southern Republic of America?

The governor informs the ambassador that silk is not in high demand, as cotton is very abundant in the south. And porcelain is not needed as the south has cheaper glass as a substitute. However the governor does point out that tea may be a valuable item in the south.

While we do understand that there is no real need for our luxury products, they are luxury products. Silk is a beautiful and smooth material, perfect for creating beautiful and comfortable clothes. Porcelain is also more ideal for dining affairs. The Oriental republic truly belives that both nations can benefit greatly from the lucrative trade of porcelain and silk.

[The Confederate American Union]

The governor informs the ambassador that silk is not in high demand, as cotton is very abundant in the south. And porcelain is not needed as the south has cheaper glass as a substitute. However the governor does point out that tea may be a valuable item in the south.

While we do understand that there is no real need for our luxury products, they are luxury products. Silk is a beautiful and smooth material, perfect for creating beautiful and comfortable clothes. Porcelain is also more ideal for dining affairs. We, however, are always open to shipping Tea to the Americas.

The Southerners agree to trade indentured servants and cotton for Oriental tea.

[Animie]

The capital had been in quite the rush. Due to invasion plans of the northern most island of Japan. Ashura leader of the Southern Eclispe Union had stated in public that they wold be helping Kirto of the Northern Eclispe Union. The plans included building several docks in the most northern part of the Eclispe Unions territory. Building 30 troop transport ships and training the soilders for naval invasion. The plan was predicated to be ready in 3 months. Once ready it would commence immediately.

The plan finally happened not much fighting against the invasion when they landed or when the conquered the whole island. The next step was simply updating all the towns and greeting people to move there.

[The East Asian Coastal State]

While we do understand that there is no real need for our luxury products, they are luxury products. Silk is a beautiful and smooth material, perfect for creating beautiful and comfortable clothes. Porcelain is also more ideal for dining affairs. We, however, are always open to shipping Tea to the Americas.

The Southerners agree to trade indentured servants and cotton for Oriental tea.

It is unfortunate that our trade agreement cannot be as expansive as we had hoped, but as our great proverb Laozi once states: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". We have no need for indentured servants or cotton, however, we will do know that on your same continent, there is an abundance of horses, which, in the Orient, we are a little short of. We are also willing to trade tea for gold.

[The Confederate American Union]

The Southerners agree to trade indentured servants and cotton for Oriental tea.

It is unfortunate that our trade agreement cannot be as expansive as we had hoped, but as our great proverb Laozi once states: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". We have no need for indentured servants or cotton, however, we will do know that on your same continent, there is an abundance of horses, which, in the Orient, we are a little short of. We are also willing to trade tea for gold.

The Southerners agree to trade horses and gold to the Orient for tea.

[The East Asian Coastal State]

The capital had been in quite the rush. Due to invasion plans of the northern most island of Japan. Ashura leader of the Southern Eclispe Union had stated in public that they wold be helping Kirto of the Northern Eclispe Union. The plans included building several docks in the most northern part of the Eclispe Unions territory. Building 30 troop transport ships and training the soilders for naval invasion. The plan was predicated to be ready in 3 months. Once ready it would commence immediately.

The plan finally happened not much fighting against the invasion when they landed or when the conquered the whole island. The next step was simply updating all the towns and greeting people to move there.

OOC: Hey, sorry, but claims aren't allowed until tomorrow, but I'll let this one slide. Just make sure your next claims stay within the limit and are within a week from tomorrow.

IC:
With the recent incursion of Sakhalin, despite the request of the Oriental Republic to not do so, the Republic has no choice but to retaliate. The First North China fleet of 20 ship of the line, including 1 first rate, 10 second rates, 7 third rates and 2 fourth rates, accompanied by 20 sloops of war, and the Second North China Fleet, of 22 ships of the line, 2 first rates, 9 second rates, 5 third Rates, 6 fourth rates, 30 sloops of wars, will begin to sail to the strait between Hokkaido and Sakhalin and beginning patrolling there. The remainder of the Oriental navy are to remain patrolling in their respective regions.

[Osphen]

It is unfortunate that our trade agreement cannot be as expansive as we had hoped, but as our great proverb Laozi once states: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". We have no need for indentured servants or cotton, however, we will do know that on your same continent, there is an abundance of horses, which, in the Orient, we are a little short of. We are also willing to trade tea for gold.

The Southerners agree to trade horses and gold to the Orient for tea.

** THIS IS THE EASTERN COASTAL STATE, IT"S OSPHEN"S PUPPET, SORRY**

The deal is set. We would like to thank the Southerners for accepting this lucrative deal.

[Osphen]

OOC UPDATE: Claims will be allowed tomorrow. Make sure you include a map or describe the general area of your new claims. Thx.

[Bering]

September 4th,
Lundenwic, Albion
Republic of Avalon

After an extended selection process, the choose successor of the Lord Protector was finally approved by the Senate, Admiral Gerald Pender has been promoted to Lord Protector. Vice Admiral Lawrence Nichols, his former execute officer has been promoted to commander of the Home Fleet. Pender and Warwick had been political allies when the latter was still Admiral of the Home Fleet, a great help to the Navy man's quest to be the Lord Protector.

Now the First Minister and his loyal lieutenant, Daniel Martin, we waiting in the First Minister's office for the delegation from the United Republic of the Orient. "These men wish to trade with us?" Warwick asked Martin

"As far as we can surmise that is their only intention, if they have ulterior motives, they are better at hiding them then we are at finding them." Martin replied. "I have spoken to a few of our people who were in the Orient only a few months previously, they report the same to me, trade is their goal."

"That is your view as Foreign Minister?" As Second Minister of the State, Martin had a number of portfolios under his command, including Foreign Affairs and served as de facto Spymaster of the Republic, serving as the one that all Avalonish spymasters and spies reported to or where their reports ended up.

"Yes sir." Martin responded with certainty in his voice.

"Right, Mr. Redford!" Warwick called for his secretary.

As if waiting for the call, the door opened immediately. "sir?" Redford asked.

"Send in the Orientals, we will meet with them today."

"Very good sir." The secretary said as left closing the door behind him. It would take perhaps ten minutes for the secretary to return, leaving the First and Second Ministers of the Republic alone with their thoughts.

"How is your father enjoying his retirement?" Warwick suddenly asked.

"He seems content enough for the moment, though knowing him, it won't last long." Martin responded.

"Yes, that old warhorse won't be kept in the stable for long, eh?" Warwick commented.

"I'm surprised he even got in it in the first place." The Second Minister noted. The younger Martin had been as surprised as anyone to hear of his father's retirement, he had fully expected the man to serve until death. The elder Martin had never quite seemed please when Daniel left the service in favor of politics, but hid it well most of the time.

A knock on the door interrupted their musings.

"Yes?" Warwick asked in a raised tone so the person through it could hear.

"It's Redford sir. I have brought the ambassadors." Redford's voice came through the door.

"Send them in."

A moment later, the door opened and the aid ushered in the Asian ambassadors.

September 7th,
Haven (Havana), Cuba
Republic of Avalon

Colonel Richard Tyson of the newly founded 101st Regiment kept fanning himself as he waited for a meeting with Brigadier Nicholas Becket of the Caribbean Brigade. Tyson had been ready to serve his country, but dear god was this heat not doing him any favors. Tyson had been Colonel of the 77th Regiment of the former 17th Brigade. After the brigade had been disbanded, Tyson became the most senior Colonel without a command, and thus was given control over the 101st. Though if he had known about the heat, he might have retired like Hathaway did.

"Colonel Tyson!" Brigadier Beckett called out.

Tyson stood to greet the man, "sir."

"A pleasure Colonel, come with me, the others are ready."

"Others?" Tyson asked.

"Yes, I know your men would prefer to become accustomed to the climate first, but sadly we need you ready within the month."

"No rest for the weary, eh?"

"Quite right." Beckett agreed.

The two men made their way deeper into the facility before they came upon a pair of rather large doors. "Here we are." Beckett said as he stepped in.

Stepping inside, Tyson observed the other figures in the room, ten seated men, all senior or flag officers by the looks of it.

"Colonel Tyson, I would like to meet the military leadership of Cuba. Your fellow Colonels: James Edwards, George Michaelson, William Plunkett and Steven York and our commander, Rear General Howard Gates." The army men nodded to their fellow officer as they were introduced.

"And from our Naval brethren, we have Admiral Geoffrey Kirk, Vice Admiral John Franklin and Captains Ronald White, Henry Quinn and John Eton." The Naval men offered their own greetings when as their names were called.

Tyson nodded before recovering, "I assume we haven't all been brought together for a spot of tea?"

"Indeed." Captain White responded, "we are mostly here for the sandwiches."

"The tea's just a bonus." Colonel York added.

Kirk coughed to get the groups attention back. "As riveting as this is gentlemen, I am afraid I need to get Colonel Tyson up to speed before we can continue. Colonel, Brigaider, take your seats.

Beckett gestured for Tyson to follow the man to what appeared to be the Army's side of the table. Tyson took the open seat between Colonel Edwards and Plunkett while Becket sat down next to Gates.

"Colonel, we are planning a...liberation I suppose one could call it." Kirk began.

"Invasions are frowned upon by the new bosses." Edwards whispered. "We only liberate now."

"And as you may have guessed, it isn't just a small rock in the middle of the sea. It's something a smidgen larger...."

September 13th,
Borderland, New Prydain
Republic of Avalon
Captain David Ricken led his company along the line, he had been sent to survey the borderland to expand the colony. General Pride had put the 104th to work as soon as they had landed. Now they were walking along the border, shooting anyone not wearing Avalonish colors.

[Nieblham]

Mr. Shinra looks out from the capital in Nieblham city, he successfully gathered all the nearby tribes into one single state, well almost all. There was still some tribes that were undecided. And now as leader of a nation he had to even more work to do. First thing was to secure food and defenses for his nation. Many of the people in Nieblham already were farmers, so that wouldn't be a huge issue but he needed ships, guns, powder, and even more. He looked at his maps, the Oriental republic might assist him, but Mr. Shinra's time as a sailor taught him that the people of the OR love resources, gold, silver, gems all of it. He looked out from his window towards the mountain if he could increase the output of the mines he might just be able to secure enough money to buy some weapons.

[Osphen]

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[The Confederate American Union]

You can begin claiming now Post your claims

Georgia, Virginia, both Carolina's, West Virginia, Maryland, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Delaware.

[Osphen]

May 15th

The Confederate army begins a new military campaign in Florida. The army of Georgia charges in from the north, meanwhile the army of Mississippi attacks from the east. The army of Georgia lead by General William Peterson attack the Seminole warriors at the battle of Jacksonville. 15,000 infantrymen 1000 guns and 150 cavalrymen attack the city with a massive crescent shaped charge.

**AS AN NPC**
The warriors all gathered outside to face the onslaught of the white man imperialists. They have no chance of winning, but they will hold off as long as they can for the women and children to escape.

[The Confederate American Union]

May 15th

The Confederate army begins a new military campaign in Florida. The army of Georgia charges in from the north, meanwhile the army of Mississippi attacks from the east. The army of Georgia lead by General William Peterson attack the Seminole warriors at the battle of Jacksonville. 15,000 infantrymen 1000 guns and 150 cavalrymen attack the city with a massive crescent shaped charge.

**AS AN NPC**
The warriors all gathered outside to face the onslaught of the white man imperialists. They have no chance of winning, but they will hold off as long as they can for the women and children to escape.

The Southern army attacks the lightly armed Seminole warriors with a massive infantry and cavalry charge. The Southerners order the Seminole warriors to surrender and lower their weapons or face decimation at the hands of the Southerners.

The army of Mississippi launches a attack on the city of Panama. A Southern envoy is sent to tell the town leader before the attack to surrender the city to the Southern army.