WWI IC

[Valkstadt]

Northern Spain
Spanish Pyrenees
1914
Forts have been constructed along the Spainish/French border. They will hold a total of 300,000 Spainish troops as well as artillery batteries. Troops are currently en route while engineers finish consrtucting these fortresses.

While this is taking place, King Alfonso XIII sends a warning to Portugal.

From: The Kingdom of Spain
To: The Republic of Portugal
Encryption: None

Portugal has declared themselves a member of the Allied Powers and an ally of Spain. Any Portugese troops assembled along our border will be considered an act of war. This will be our only warning to you. If

you should attack, we will fight back and conquer Portugal.

Be warned,

King Alfonso XIII

To prevent Portugese aggression, King Alfonso XIII has ordered 200,000 Spanish troops protect Spanish borders against Portugal. An additional 100,000 have been sent to Basque and Northwest Spain. Portugal would be smart to back down from this potential conflict.

[Ardboe Eire]

Northern Spain
Spanish Pyrenees
1914
Forts have been constructed along the Spainish/French border. They will hold a total of 300,000 Spainish troops as well as artillery batteries. Troops are currently en route while engineers finish consrtucting these fortresses.

While this is taking place, King Alfonso XIII sends a warning to Portugal.

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From: The Kingdom of Spain
To: The Republic of Portugal
Encryption: None

Portugal has declared themselves a member of the Allied Powers and an ally of Spain. Any Portugese troops assembled along our border will be considered an act of war. This will be our only warning to you. If you should attack, we will fight back and conquer Portugal.
Be warned,
King Alfonso XIII

President Di Arrigia agrees to this.
He then calls all boders to have no troops near them.
Borders to be open with Spainn.
He then issues plans to build a Naval base on the Islands of Azores and a port.
This should be used in case Portugals Atlantic islands are threatened.
He the grins "we should all know by now that naval power is a great thing that why I must build a naval base and port on the islands."
He then looks east on his map.
His timy colonies in India.
He then orders a telegram sent to all provinces.
"Mobilise and watch for suspicious activity."
And also send one to Macau.....
"commence building of the planned munitions factory there and offer jobs to all of its Citizens.
Now to my African colonies
"Begin to Mobolise,weapons supply is on the way,enlist all Africans.
That is all."
Now he chuckled let my commands be followed through.

[Thanatttynia]

EMPIRE OF BRAZIL

Modernisation

The cities of Brazil, including the capital of Rio de Janeiro and the massive city of Sao Paulo havr long been full of outdated buildings, outdated towns and outdated ideas. That's why they are being modernised now- a whole new district of Rio de Janeiro, to the South, is created. It shall contain within it the tallest building in the world ever, the Bell atower, built to celebrate the return of the monarchy in Brazil. Three new palaces are also to be built - one in Northern Rio de Janeiro, one in Manaus and one on the Northern Coast. Linking all of these towns and cities together will be the Ferrovia l'Imperiale, what will be the largesy and most complex railway system in the world. It shall be expanded year-by-year, although the main first stage is expected to be complete by 1917, along with the Palaces, and all of the new district of Rio excepting the skyscrapers.

Democracy

Your Majesty, King of the Netherlands - we would wish to enquire as to whether you would maybe entertain the idea of perhaps selling your colony in Guyana to Brazil - we would offer a handsome price and your ships shall still be given preference in her ports.

Many Thanks, His Majesty Pedro III, Brazilian Emperor

Your Excellency, President of the United States of America - We would wish to enquire as to your status in the complex alliance systems of the European Continent?

Many Thanks, His Majesty Pedro III, Brazilian Emperor,

Military

The military population of Brazil today reached 500 000 well-trained men. At the moment, there are 100 bases of 5000 each in the country. The Navy is currently undergoing a massive program of regeneration. This week, the RBA, or Royal Brazilian Airforce was formed. It currently operates just 10 planes, although that is set to change.

[Cyborg Holland]

Masielle-du-pont, 15 Miles inside French Territory

This truly was a sight to behold. For the last 100 years, the Swiss Government had never moved it's highly trained, well equipped forces in anything but training routine. But now, here it was. Marching under the red banner, tracking over foreign ground. Since their arrival in France, they'd come across little resistance. A Police Squadron who happened to be on duty had been taken prisoner and sent back down the line to Switzerland. It was a 120-mile march to Lyon, so four days marching with stops already planned out. It was still late winter, so the ground was hard and air was fresh, but it wasn't cold.

The Current marching army consisted of 170,000 army regulars, plus two back-up divisions of conscripts, each consisting of 30,000 men. Accompanying the Soldiers were 450 Heavy Guns & 20,000 Cavalrymen. It was quite a formidable army, and once they joined with the Italians at Lyon, they'd be unstoppable. After a few hours of marching, they reached a small town, by the name of the sign, it was "Masielle-du-pont" A river ran through the centre of this picturesque rustic town, and a famous old bridge was the only crossing for 40 miles either way down the river.

As the first block of men walked into the town, the few townspeople who were out scurried back into their homes, peeping out through windows and doors. As they reached the bridge, the soldiers stopped, and ordered the guns to be brought forward alongside the river, facing across it. 150 guns were brought forward and set up, primed and ready to fire. The orders were given to wait three hours for any response fromthe French Military, before they began to bombard the plains that lay ahead to Lyon.

(I'm just giving response time to France)

[Valkstadt]

Spanish Mediterranean Coast
1914

The Spanish Mediterranean Fleet had taken some damage from the French attack and the Fleet was forced to return to ports in Barcelona and Valencia to be repaired. While these ships were being repaired, King Alfonso XIII passed an initiative that would triple the size of the already large Spanish Navy. The construction of 20 Dreadnaughts would begin. 10 to the Atlantic Fleet, 10 to the Mediterranean Fleet. Once completed, the Spanish Navy would consist of 30 Dreadnaughts. The Spanish Armada will return once again!

[Ardboe Eire]

1914
Azores Plans
The plans to build a port and docks for the Portuguese fleet have begun as the first resource shipments arrive on the Island as the natural shape of one of the Islands is perfect.
Also to make small forts on the islands to protect shipments of Portuguese supplie to Africa.
Also as a base for its African fleet.
The base and port should be complete by the end of 1915 or the middle of 1916 as according to plans.

Mobilisation
The stage of mobilisation in the Portuguese army is complete.
Now it is ready to fight for survival.

Macau and East Timor
The construction of an armaments factory in Macau is complete as its agreement with China takes affect as it begins to supply China with the latest weapons.
In East Timor President Di Arrigia calls on them to enlist in the East Timorese national Guard.

Africa
A convoy of armaments ships is been sent to the colonies of Portual in Africa.
They will be escorted as the ships contain munitions and artillery pieces to help defend them at any cost.

Enlist Now
The Army,Navy and air five is calling on all citizens of Portugal and its Empire to join it's Military in this war.
It is looking to increase from 250,000 to 900,000.
It also calls on women to work in the fields or in the factory's to supply Portugal's fighting men.

[Ardboe Eire]

TOP SECRET
To Brazil
We would like to enter a trading alliance with you.
We hope you begin negotiations with our government.
President Di Arrigia

[Nijholtpade]

To: Imam Abdul-Bari Al-Mashaal, Omar Mukhatr
From: Persia

Greetings
Brothers in faith in these desperate time we want to help you supply some weaponry, if you lets our company's in your lands to mine, seek dor oil and what they want to do there. If you accept we wil send immediately some supply ships

Signed
Ahmad Shaj
King of Persia

To: The Ottoman Empire
From: Persia

Greetings
We accepted the offer of Austria to get a alliance whit our great emipires

Signed
Ahmad Shaj
King of Persia

[Firstaria]

IL POPOLO D'ITALIA: CONTINUA L'INVASIONE!!!

Today an attack at the French forces at Nice and at the French Navy docked at Marseille from Italian forces has been confirmed. We don't have news of the ongoing battle there, but apparently the campaign in Corsica is going great, with the enemy forces routed in the center of the island, and soon they will be forced to surrender.
Vittorio Emanuele II, our great King, has already manifested his intention to completely annex Corsica to the Kingdom of Italy immediately after the end of the war campaign on the islands. Many cheers and celebrations followed the announcement for the return of another Italian state in the rightful hands. Someone even talks about " secondo risorgimento".

VIVA L'ITALIA!!! VIVA IL RE!!!

[Bering]

To: Austria
From: Ottoman Empire

We have discussed it with our allies and have decided that we will agree to a defensive pact and await your response for the possibility of more in terms of economic and political support.

Caliph Mehmed VI,
Sultan of The Ottoman Empire

[The New Lowlands]

EL AZTÉCA
LAS PAPELES PRIMEROS DE MÉXICO
MAS GUERRA?
GUATEMALA THROWS FIT OVER SOCONUSCO ANNEXATION

The Republic of Guatemala today announced another border incident with Mexican Federal troops on the border of the Mexican territory of Soconusco. Soconusco is a small, economically insignificant state in the south of Mexico, formally annexed in 1842 but Mexican sovereignty over the territory has been constantly challenged by the Central American states.

While Nicaragua and its' southernmost allies have since recognised the claim, the small dictatorship of Guatemala, whose dictators is propped up by the United Fruit Company. The Mexican Government has since declared its' intentions to liberate Guatemala, and has mobilised forces to its' southern border as Guatemalan troops mobilised northwards.

While the Coalition of Central American States has declared its' neutrality, there are concerns within Mexico about whether or not the Coalition will respect México's intent in the region. Relations between the Republican Government and the Coalition thus far have been icy over historical pressures.

IN OTHER NEWS, the Republican Government has formally annexed French Guyana and the French West Indies under an Autonomous Government, as the French-Speaking Community of México.

[Ardboe Eire]

Mobilisation almost complete
The mobilisation of the Portuguese army is almost complete but should be finished in the coming days.

Top Secret
Direct command to commander of Portuguese forces in Angola
Move troops to the border of French colonies in southern Africa and be ready for attack.
Assemble artillery pieces especially and have troops ready for the direct command.
President Manoel Di Arrigia.

Arms Shipment
The arms convoy headed for Africa is half way towards finishing but is under heavy protection from the Portuguese Navy.
Arrival due in the next week.

[Taozhu]

To: Portugal
From: The Republic of China
Security: High
We the nation of China will guarentee your colonies ownership. However we ask for the latest weapons your nation can offer. As well we seek your current opinion on the war in Europe. may peace and prosperity come to your nation.


Beijing

The genberals all ameanwhile had to laugh at the Europeans failure to prevent the Egyptian declaration of independance. At the same time though they had to wonder there own moves Yuans ambitious paln for the restoration of the empire had been at firsat met with anger. however now they all had to question that thought. Now many especially the imperialist Cao had begun to silently champion this. And hwy not the emperor was truelly the thing that made China great.Yuan meanwhile had other plans as well amny nations were neutral perhaps cina could emerge at the head of this.

At the same time on the border with Russia and Japan the Chinese armies stood ready to prevent any action against her soverignty. These forces were under loyal commanders of Yuan and should he seize the throne ensure his regime. he had to wonder though whom would emerge though from the conflict. And were would China stand in this brand new world?

To the Government of China.
We the government of portugal had once decided to help France.
But now we are keen on keeping neutral.
We want to keep our colonies not lose them.
I may decide to help Spain attack France in the future but for now peace.
We will send shipments of weapons to China and we would ask if a treaty be singed maybe like a economic treaty?
The President of Portugal.

To:Portugal
From: China

We accept your offer. As at the moemnt China herself fears for her own soverignty amongst other things due to outside sources. WE thank you meanwhile for these talks and wish you the best of luck in your endeavours. Thank you. Sincerely President Yuan Shikai

[The New Lowlands]

EL AZTÉCA
LAS INFORMACIÓNES PRIMEROS DE MÉXICO
GOVERNMENT OFFERS CEASEFIRE TO FRANCE

The Republican Government today announced its' intention to end the war with France, owing to the fact that French internal pressures have effectively ended the French invasion of México.

A spokesmen for the Mexican Government stated that the Mexicans were "unwilling to continue the war with France" due to "internal and moral conflict over any potential operations."

While the government has stated that it will continue to support Spain in Europe, they confirmed that they were hesitant to deploy any forces to the continent, speaking about a conflict of interest between the Mexican People and the Government.

MÉXICO ADVOCATES INDEPENDENCE OF BELIZE

The Mexican Government today announced its' peaceful intention of supporting the independence of the state of Belize from the British Empire.

The authorities say that there reasons were "purely moral and cultural" and that México has no "political or territorial ambitions" in Belize.

In an address to reporters, President Maderas spoke of the "shared language and culture" of Belize and México, and that it was "clearly an injustice" that Belize should be "subjugated to the English state."

"We remain, as always, as friendly as we can to the British Government under the current circumstances," he went on to say, "But the occupation of Belize is one issue on which we must disagree."

IN OTHER NEWS, vague reports have come from México's southern border about fighting between the professional Mexican Army and conscripts from Guatemála. The Mexican Government has yet to respond.

[Valkstadt]

El Nacional de Noticias
(The National News)
España Invade África Francesa!
(Spain Invades French Africa!

Before dawn, Spanish troops based in Tangier, invaded French Morocco, while the Royal Spanish Navy launched an attack on French Algeria. The Royal Spanish Navy is commanded by Admiral Pedro

Sanchez. The attack is centralized in Algiers, Oran and Annaba and consists of 5 Spanish Dreadnaughts and 10 Spanish Destroyers. They will bombard the cities, until word of French surrender is

confirmed. The goal in Morocco is the similar, to rid the area of French presence. The Spanish Atlantic Fleet has also been seen heading south from the Galician area. The destination of the fleet is

unknown.

[Ardboe Eire]

Convoy
The heavily armed arms shipment finally arrives in Angola.
To there surprise 3 ships full of weapons,a huge amounts get to Angola with ease.

Munitions factories
The two munitions factories built in Macau and East Timor have finnaly being finished and immediately begin work.
The factory in Macau shall supply our allies the Chinise.
The one in East Timor shall supply troops in Africa/Mozambique.

[The New Lowlands]

EL AZTÉCA
LAS INFORMACIONES PRIMEROS DE MÉXICO
GUATEMALA VANQUISHED
REPUBLICAN FORCES LIBERATE CENTRAL AMERICAN REPUBLIC

Representatives of the Government of México announced today that after a very short period of fighting of four days, that the Guatemalan Army had surrendered due to low morale, and that Mexican forces had successfully flattened the Guatemalan Presidential Palace, ending the reign of Manuel Cabrera, who was supported by the American United Fruit Company.

The almost victimless defeat of the Guatemalan Armed Forces (official results on both sides count about 200 casualties) and the subsequent restoration of democracy to the Republic of Guatemala has caused public opinion towards México, the former occupier of the nation, to soar. The Coalition of Central American States has issued a postwar statement of support for México's efforts in providing freedom to the people of Guatemala, which the Méxican Government has refuted.

The President of Mexico, Francisco Madera, issued a statement today outlining the Méxican Government's stance against the Coalition.

"We must root them out!" Said Maderas, a known proponent of democratic revolutions."This sham Coalition is nothing more than a front for the oppressive dictatorships of Central America, of nations that formerly belonged to México!"

When asked to elaborate, the President said the following;

"This Government has no intention of deciding the fates of the people outside our borders; it has every intention of giving them the option of deciding for themselves, even if it means throwing us headlong into conflict."

[Benutanairan]

Orleans, Capital of France

With the Anger of both the GND and PERF towards the Spanish, Italians, and Germans a plan was put in place as the German hordes. Paris would return to true Frenchman hands and prosecution would become apparent later. For now returning from his exile in England was the current claimant to the French throne Prince Phillipe Orleans. His wishes to regain the throne would be fulfilled. France needed a leader in all this madness. In Orleans the provisional Capital of France

King elect Phillipe Orleans " I say to the people of France prepare for the eternal kingdom. An institution that will retain an elected and republican government where the president, the parliament, and the supreme court handle affairs. A Military government reporting to the President of France and I the King. With the treason of Jeffrey Joffe I'm appointing Henri Petain as head of our great military. In the southwest the communist hordes rape our women and burn our churches while worshiping their false god Satan upon who they flail children to devour. The Spanish a weak decrepit skeleton shocked awake by that traitor in an illegal attack. Meanwhile the honorable Germans misled by their chancellor intend to invade us. The Italians who house the holy city of Rome while the pope does nothing to avert a potential war to do nothing to stop a potential genocide in Switzerland and lets an opportunist and ancient regime control the bureaucracy. I say we must appoint a new pope in Paris and seek peace with Germany and seek peace with justified Italians. We must destroy the Swiss communists. Meanwhile the evil Serbs do nothing after the assassination of the Archduke. I will prosecute those in the high involvement of the military dictatorship. As for the massacre of Biarritz, France in the region of Gascony. I propose a giant wall encompassing spain, Italy, Switzerland, and Germany to the Ardennes . I also ask for presidential elections to affirm the new president and to ensure the right of the people. I bid you all good day"

[Firstaria]

Several were the reaction in Italy. Of course the Pope when for his excommunication and talks about his wish for peace and pulled out a pair of good holy excuses for the Italian invasion, such as protection, stopping war, defend people...seems that he was more angry with the French now to have abandoned him rather than the Italians who ended up still pulling them on his side even after the reconquest of Rome.

As for Vittorio Emanuele II, currently in complete control of the Kingdom due to war status...well, he was happy for the mess. Marseille and Corsica were gone to fall, no doubt on that, so maybe it was time to negotiate a peace treaty: Italy didn't have the military strenght to continue this war for years, and they already took what they wanted.

From: Vittorio Emanuele II; King of Italy.
To: King Phillipe Orleans; King of France
LEVEL OF SECRECY - 2

My fellow king,
Italy would be interested in sign a peace treaty with you, under the following conditions:

• Sign of a non-aggression pact with Italy and Spain for the minimal duration of 1 year, extensible if the part agrees.
• Recognition of the territories of Corsica, Nice, Marseille and the Tunisi colony as territories under the Italian Crown.
• Limitation of the troops around the new borders between Italy and France at 20.000 units max, with no artillery able to arrive in Italian territory. Italy will do the same with his artillery. No wall.

Should you accept these conditions, we'll meet in the city of Orleans or Marseille to sign the treaty. Should you wish to discuss part of the treaty, feel free to answer to this telegram.

Signed,
Vittorio Emanuele II

[Nijholtpade]

It was a warm day in the dessert, Persian forces assemble at the border with Russia ready to invade Armenia, Georgia and Azerbajian. If
Russia doesn't give it to Persia within 5 hours Persia will ingage and take what is rightfully ours!!

[Benutanairan]

Orleans-Royal Military HQ

General Petain " This peace treaty is to purposely divide us."

His majesty Phillipe " Yes it is however, I will not bow down when a million Germans and italians secure France in 5 years. The reduction of the southwestern military is unavoidable. The wall can wait for a while as for the occupation of territories. I guarantee they will still speak french, eat french food, and enact french customs. With parliaments approval the bill must be signed"

Prime Minister Jean Cleade " The Germans can be dealt with politics. The Swiss don't believe in politics only debauchery. I believe sending the left wing fanatic minister of worker relations Vladimir Lenin with his populist militia to deal with them would be best. Mrs. Dallon type this for me

" King Victorrio Emanuele II, King of Italy
From: Jean Cleade: Prime Minister of Royal France, King Phillipe Orleans Magistrate of French Affairs.

* The king has agreed on the need for peace and the reconfiguration of France around its borders. The Swiss situation must be dealt with since they seek to establish a communist rump state. As for now the ceasefire has begun. The king has agreed to meet in Marseille for the peace treaty."

[Taozhu]

Shanghai Harbour, 1914

Yuan Shikai surveyed the latest ships all Dreadnoughts be launched from Shanghai harbour. The latest in a new line the so called Song-class warship. This had taken a year and a large amount of cash however when it came to Chinas safety price was no object. Meanwhile he also suveyed diplomatic reports that were constantly bombarding him. He also wiondered if he could use this growing friendlly relationship with Portugal to his advantage. he smilede meanhile General Caos had been given the Governorship of Outer Mongolia Yuan wondered what Russian plans were regarding China?

[Ardboe Eire]

Shanghai Harbour, 1914

Yuan Shikai surveyed the latest ships all Dreadnoughts be launched from Shanghai harbour. The latest in a new line the so called Song-class warship. This had taken a year and a large amount of cash however when it came to Chinas safety price was no object. Meanwhile he also suveyed diplomatic reports that were constantly bombarding him. He also wiondered if he could use this growing friendlly relationship with Portugal to his advantage. he smilede meanhile General Caos had been given the Governorship of Outer Mongolia Yuan wondered what Russian plans were regarding China?

TOP SECRET.
To Yuan Shikai and the Cinise government
We the Government of Portugal aim to help you mordenize and build up your Empire.
We hope you agree to our secret plan for French Indo China
President Di Arrigia.

[Taozhu]

Shanghai Harbour, 1914

Yuan Shikai surveyed the latest ships all Dreadnoughts be launched from Shanghai harbour. The latest in a new line the so called Song-class warship. This had taken a year and a large amount of cash however when it came to Chinas safety price was no object. Meanwhile he also suveyed diplomatic reports that were constantly bombarding him. He also wiondered if he could use this growing friendlly relationship with Portugal to his advantage. he smilede meanhile General Caos had been given the Governorship of Outer Mongolia Yuan wondered what Russian plans were regarding China?

TOP SECRET.
To Yuan Shikai and the Cinise government
We the Government of Portugal aim to help you mordenize and build up your Empire.
We hope you agree to our secret plan for French Indo China
President Di Arrigia.

Yuan Shikai smiled as he read the Portugese letter. Chinas time had finally come he grinned. "Summon Lu Rongting and Xu Shichang." he turned to Li whom in turn bowed before walking off. The time for China to rise had finally come. He looked out before the marching troops of his brand new army. They were trained in European tactics and were the vanguard to his massive modernisation plans. None would stop him. The time for the Chinese dragon to awaken was now and the west would be on it's knees.

[Firstaria]

Orleans-Royal Military HQ

General Petain " This peace treaty is to purposely divide us."

His majesty Phillipe " Yes it is however, I will not bow down when a million Germans and italians secure France in 5 years. The reduction of the southwestern military is unavoidable. The wall can wait for a while as for the occupation of territories. I guarantee they will still speak french, eat french food, and enact french customs. With parliaments approval the bill must be signed"

Prime Minister Jean Cleade " The Germans can be dealt with politics. The Swiss don't believe in politics only debauchery. I believe sending the left wing fanatic minister of worker relations Vladimir Lenin with his populist militia to deal with them would be best. Mrs. Dallon type this for me

" King Victorrio Emanuele II, King of Italy
From: Jean Cleade: Prime Minister of Royal France, King Phillipe Orleans Magistrate of French Affairs.

* The king has agreed on the need for peace and the reconfiguration of France around its borders. The Swiss situation must be dealt with since they seek to establish a communist rump state. As for now the ceasefire has begun. The king has agreed to meet in Marseille for the peace treaty."

Marseille, Italy (France)
2 days after.

In the occupied and scarred city, Vittorio Emanuele made his triumphal enter, escorted by his guards. The population in the street seemed divided by the presence of the italian king: some were silent, some cheered, some booed, some swore against him....a mix of emotion, but none of rebellion: the morale of the conquered lands dropped to zero when the new French government accepted to meet him.
If the King would sign, they would ultimately feel even betrayed, and easy to educate to accept their new nationality. This was indeed a good day to be Italian.