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[The New Lowlands]

Siam is suppose to have a colony of some sort. Not a big one obviously, But I'm supposed to have an Island of some sort. And on the Map it says I'm only Siam+Myanmar+One Bangladesh Province, when I'm also suppose to have either one Philippine Isle (The One above Borneo), or Maldives.

Can we fix this? Or is Siam just not gonna have any Colony?

I don't see how Siam could reasonably maintain a presence in the Philippines.

[Elderowa]

Siam is suppose to have a colony of some sort. Not a big one obviously, But I'm supposed to have an Island of some sort. And on the Map it says I'm only Siam+Myanmar+One Bangladesh Province, when I'm also suppose to have either one Philippine Isle (The One above Borneo), or Maldives.

Can we fix this? Or is Siam just not gonna have any Colony?

I don't see how Siam could reasonably maintain a presence in the Philippines.

I mean that one island there is close to Siam. Plus, this Siam has 10 Modern War Ships so...

[The New Lowlands]

I don't see how Siam could reasonably maintain a presence in the Philippines.

I mean that one island there is close to Siam. Plus, this Siam has 10 Modern War Ships so...

I imagine the Iberian Navy would be more than adequate to sink the navy of an upstart Siam, regardless.

[Jamessonia]

You’re new to the concept of the internet aren’t you?

Why? I don't have a photo-sharing account on imgur or anything. So just copy and paste and it should work.
Also, Allenia you said I should release Romania.

This site is great, you can upload photos without an account.

[Axonic]

http://postimg.org/image/505yisw9p/

[Emilio Aguinaldo]

You’re new to the concept of the internet aren’t you?

Why? I don't have a photo-sharing account on imgur or anything. So just copy and paste and it should work.
Also, Allenia you said I should release Romania.

Right, normally I would shout at you saying that i is a link for you computer only with a lot of swears and racial slurs, but I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt since this is the first time I’m roleplaying with you.

[Axonic]

Why? I don't have a photo-sharing account on imgur or anything. So just copy and paste and it should work.
Also, Allenia you said I should release Romania.

Right, normally I would shout at you saying that i is a link for you computer only with a lot of swears and racial slurs, but I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt since this is the first time I’m roleplaying with you.

Well thank you, I admit I am not experienced with coding and whatnot, as well as how these things work. But I do try my best, just tell me politely if I do something wrong.

[Seljuq Kyiv]

Uh, why does Siam have that one Bangladesh province?

[Emilio Aguinaldo]

Uh, why does Siam have that one Bangladesh province?

To annoy the Mughals, why?

[Bujahla]

@Al, added more detail.

Nation Name: The Great Shogunate of Japan (also known as the Japanese Empire)

Symbols:
National Flag: http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2013/ ... 5zvitf.jpg
National Colors: Red and White (though sometimes blue or black)
Coat of Arms: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/c ... st.svg.png

Population:
42 million

Location/Claims:
http://i.imgur.com/xc54543.png
Modern day Japan as well as most of Polynesia

Capital City:
Tokyo, Japan

Government Type:
Constitutional Monarchy based off the Prusso-German Model

Ideology:
Imperialism, Nationalism, Westernization

Leader/s:
Emperor: Emperor Hanago
Diet: Diet Sutoku

Economy:
A gradually westernizing nation that is opening up to capitalism and such. Has free trade policies but as well as tariffs and taxes to help protect domestic companies. Japan's main exports include: fish, whaling, industrialized goods, and the likes. It imports many of the resources it needs due to its location.

Infrastructure:
A developing infrastructure that is based on the best in the West. The Empire is currently expanding its road system and copying that of the West and China.

Army:
The army's total number is roughly 500,000. Ever since the restoration, official military academies have opened in multiple cities were the soldiers are trained. All the soldiers in the Japanese army are professionally trained. Ranks follow that of the West but are renamed to fit the culture of Japan. Officers have inherited the role of Samurai on the battlefield.

Navy:
The navy is the prized gem of the nation. It is the best navy in all of the Pacific with over 500k men working many different ships. Ships range from high quality coastal defense ships to cruisers. There are more than what's listed below produced, but this is what's in commission.
3 Dreadnoughts
14 Pre-dreadnoughts
14 Coastal defense ships
5 Armoured cruisers
10 Light cruisers
35 Destroyers
40 Torpedo boats
4 Submarines

Goals:
1. Purchase or take land within the Pacific
2. Expand trade with western nations
3. Grow sphere of influence

History:
Unlike in OTL, Japan opened up to western nations in the 1600's. At the time however it was struggling from a variety of social problems that lead to it being quite defenseless. It was much weaker than it should have been but it was open to trade. It watched as nations like China grew in power and the west grew stronger. It was this desire that lead it the restoration. In the 1820's it was decided that Japan needed to modernize. They then sent out loads of people to Europe to learn their secrets. From their they implemented the best systems of education, infrastructure, government, and more. But this could only happen after much social change. In the 1800's a new Shogun took to power by the name of Meiji. From their he lead multiple uprising in other shogun's ares and eventually expanded his power. The emperor was helpless and eventually he took over all of Japan. He was the Chosen Shogun. From their he established himself as the new emperor in 1819. It was this that was considered the 'restoration' as he restored power to the emperor, granted a new emperor, and modernized Japan. Now, 80 years since the Great Shogunate of Japan was founded, it has undergone much of the process of modernization. Its companies work in other nations like China and Dutch Indonesia and help to advance the nation. Granted it is not as developed as other nations, it is still quite powerful and posses the best navy in the Pacific. Having undergone the 'Naval Restoration' in the 1880's it expanded its influence and lead what was known as the Polynesia Campaign in 1890s. This was the first time submarines were used in battle as they had been invented much earlier than in OTL. As well the first Japanese Dreadnought was invented at the end of the campaign in 1899. Now the year is 1900 and the empire of the rising sun is coming about.

RP Sample:
- Der World
- HOM III
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[Elderowa]

Uh, why does Siam have that one Bangladesh province?

Cause I originally had them have the one Bangladesh Province (The Map I worked on didn't have Bangladesh Colored), and even though I was reminded that that was a Bangladesh Province, the Map maker Kept it in, and I guess it just stuck. Maybe that can be my colony?

I mean that one island there is close to Siam. Plus, this Siam has 10 Modern War Ships so...

I imagine the Iberian Navy would be more than adequate to sink the navy of an upstart Siam, regardless.

True, true, but this was before Iberian was accepted, so I wouldn't have known. Regardless, I guess that one Bangladesh Province can be my Colony now. (Let's just say we barely beat the Mughals in that war for Bangladesh.)

[Emilio Aguinaldo]

Can I into alliances with Iberia?

[Bujahla]

Can I into alliances with Iberia?

IC hasn't even started man xD.

God within the first 2 pages I'm predicting a world war. We all know its gonna happen.

[Emilio Aguinaldo]

Can I into alliances with Iberia?

IC hasn't even started man xD.

God within the first 2 pages I'm predicting a world war. We all know its gonna happen.

I will then be rich due to the tolls I will put on the Panama Canal!

Want to transport your European guys to Asia? Piss me off and you have to go round south africa or south america!

[Seljuq Kyiv]

Uh, why does Siam have that one Bangladesh province?

Cause I originally had them have the one Bangladesh Province (The Map I worked on didn't have Bangladesh Colored), and even though I was reminded that that was a Bangladesh Province, the Map maker Kept it in, and I guess it just stuck. Maybe that can be my colony?

I imagine the Iberian Navy would be more than adequate to sink the navy of an upstart Siam, regardless.

True, true, but this was before Iberian was accepted, so I wouldn't have known. Regardless, I guess that one Bangladesh Province can be my Colony now. (Let's just say we barely beat the Mughals in that war for Bangladesh.)

Allenania asked. I have not consented whatsoever, nor would I in the near or distant future.

Chittagong belongs to Bangladesh, therefore to Gurkania.

[The New Lowlands]

IC hasn't even started man xD.

God within the first 2 pages I'm predicting a world war. We all know its gonna happen.

I will then be rich due to the tolls I will put on the Panama Canal!

Want to transport your European guys to Asia? Piss me off and you have to go round south africa or south america!

k
mo' money fo' me

[Paketo]

IC hasn't even started man xD.

God within the first 2 pages I'm predicting a world war. We all know its gonna happen.

I will then be rich due to the tolls I will put on the Panama Canal!

Want to transport your European guys to Asia? Piss me off and you have to go round south africa or south america!

Co-canal, you need my machinery to get that done

[Reatra]

Alright, if no one objects the first thing I'm doing is invading Nepal with "advanced" weapons. Although I am really like 10-15 years behind the Western powers.

[Marsisian]

Alright, if no one objects the first thing I'm doing is invading Nepal with "advanced" weapons. Although I am really like 10-15 years behind the Western powers.

Would you like to have a deal on Manchuria?

[Reatra]

You having it? Hell no. I need to build up my industrial economy, and Manchuria has lots of iron and coal, plus copper. You have giant reserves of iron and coal anyway.

[Marsisian]

You having it? Hell no. I need to build up my industrial economy, and Manchuria has lots of iron and coal, plus copper. You have giant reserves of iron and coal anyway.

Ahem, Outer Manchuria.

[Reatra]

As in....?

[Marsisian]

As in....?

This. Make enough sense?

[Reatra]

No, sorry, that would deny me quick access to my island.... Which is going to be important soon. Maybe something else though? I will be a bit stingy, China still believe it to be better than everyone else, you know?

[Marsisian]

No, sorry, that would deny me quick access to my island.... Which is going to be important soon. Maybe something else though? I will be a bit stingy, China still believe it to be better than everyone else, you know?

All right, i'll leave you to the Empire of Japan.