New Imperialism - AH RP v 2.1 [OOC, Signup]

[Bujahla]

Looks like it is since you claimed it first

Though not sure how you would own it w/ being friends with Portugal.

Das easy, have us capture it before Portugal solidifies control over Iberia.

You'd have to capture it before the 1400's...

[The Kingdom of Glitter]

Rename to Portugay

[The Emerald Dragon]

Could I possible reserve the Ryukyu Islands?

(Yep, I'm out of ideas)

[Bujahla]

Hello

Application

Name: Greater Japanese Empire
Symbols: Rising Sun and Chrysanthemum
Claims: Island of Hokkaido and Southern Sakhalin
Power: Small Power

Government Structure: The government is a single-party state, focused more on keeping order and peace, while at the same time, plotting to take back Japan. The people are relatively uncompressed, focusing on building it’s economy, military, and state.
Ideology/Policy: Nationalist, Expansionist, and partially Militarist
Leaders: General Kobo Fukunaga
Capital City: Sapporo (Temporary)

Population: 6 Million
Primary Ethnic Group: Japanese
Minority Ethnic Groups: Ainu
Description of Ethnicity: Japanese and Ainu
Language: Japanese
Religion: Shinto and/or Buddhism are the majority, freedom of religion is allowed but some religions, such as Christianity are shunned.

Foreign Relations: The Greater Japanese Empire is fairly isolationist and tries to have friendly ties with other governments, with resentment towards the Mongol Empire.
Military Information: The military is small but trained fairly well.
Army Size: 500,000
Navy Size: 460,000 (Mainly war ships like the Nisshin)

Economic Policy: The major economies such as industry are nationalized. Most other economies are private.
Economic Situation: The economy is small but growing.
Infrastructure: Slightly mediocre at best. Police stations are stationed on every road near a town with telegraph wires connecting them. Architecture is mostly traditional everywhere. Roads are the core connecting the island along with a single new railroad.
Imports & Exports:
Exports: Pottery, Swords, Jade, Textiles, Art
Imports: Weapons, Machinery, Steel
Currency: Japanese Yen

History: Much of the history of Japan stayed on it’s course until the Mongol invasion. When the Mongols invaded, much of Japan had become separated. As the Mongol horde swept through most of Japan, the Imperial Court and several Shogunates moved to the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. From there on, they ruled the island from what they could, in hopes of retaking their country. Throughout the 1700s, Japan had kept itself in seclusion from the world, letting no one in or out of their territory. In 1801, the Imperial Court sent out an government force to Europe, via European holdings in Asia. When in Europe, they had set up diplomatic trade with several countries, receiving military training and weapons in exchange for goods. With their European training and weapons, they had helped supply Japanese rebellions in wishes to retake the country. In recent years, the Japanese had built some railways for quick transport, if not taking the road.
Miscellaneous:
RP Example: Not very extensive, 2100: A New Century
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Fuck Al and his shitty reservation system. You can have Hokkaido.

[Lunas Legion]

Could I possible reserve the Ryukyu Islands?

(Yep, I'm out of ideas)

Take Italy or the Crusader State thing. We don't need Ryukyu; this isn't EUIV where Ryukyu can conquer the world.

[The Kingdom of Glitter]

Italy is open.

Also Buj you've given up enough land.

[Caltarania]

Das easy, have us capture it before Portugal solidifies control over Iberia.

You'd have to capture it before the 1400's...

Alternatively, have Granada stay independent for a while, then we can capture it in a joint invasion. It'd make sense and be fun to RP, considering that if the rest of Hispania is homogeneous with the Portuguese, Andalusia will be like your Catalonia.

Rename to Portugay

If that's not the name of the LGBT Movement in Portugal then they're doing it wrong.

Fuck Al and his shitty reservation system. You can have Hokkaido.

He hasn't even been accepted yet.

[Lunas Legion]

Italy is open.

Also Buj you've given up enough land.

What we need is some way of keeping track of all the damned reservations, claims and crap.

[The Emerald Dragon]

Could I possible reserve the Ryukyu Islands?

(Yep, I'm out of ideas)

Take Italy or the Crusader State thing. We don't need Ryukyu; this isn't EUIV where Ryukyu can conquer the world.

Not looking to conquer the world.

[The Jonathanian States]

I'm back! And building a germany.

Yay!

Fweinds with the Dutch/Belgians?

Of course. Are there Germans in Arlon and Luxembourg, just asking?

[Lunas Legion]

Take Italy or the Crusader State thing. We don't need Ryukyu; this isn't EUIV where Ryukyu can conquer the world.

Not looking to conquer the world.

What, so you want to be able to do fuck all the entire RP?

[Epraria]

probably needs more cleaning.
Application

Name: The United Provinces of Megiko(Mexico) (De Verenigde Provinciën van Megiko)
Symbols: Vlag, Vapen, De Steenarend
Claims: Well Mexico, Arizona, what remains of New Mexico and Texas, and Central America up to Panama.
Power: Secondary power but probably a minor power.

Government Structure: The united provinces is ruled by a Stadtholder who has the same set of powers as the presidents of neighboring republics. The Stadtholder is then supported by a parliament which looks at the propositions and either votes for it or doesn't. The central government in Megiko city is the central command but the provinces of Megiko has many freedoms such as minor laws and immigration.
Ideology/Policy: Republicanism, nationalism, liberalism.
Leaders: Stadtholder Jan-Pieter Holstege
Capital City: Megiko city

Population: 15 millions (rough estimation)
Primary Ethnic Group: Megikaaners
Minority Ethnic Groups: The Native American people's like the maya and the European immigrants. Most European immigrants come from the Netherlands, Britain and Germany.
Description of Ethnicity: Megikaaners are the love child of Dutch colonists and native Americans and also what happens when Dutch people sunbath to much. The Megikaaners culture and language has become different over time and the Megikaaners accent is distinct from the normal Dutch. The other part of the population are native Americans who have been driven back hard by wars, genocide and disseases. They make up a small part of the population but have certain rights such as the Mayan communities in the Yucatan peninsula,.
Language: Megikaaner dutch.
Religion: Christianity and native religions.

Foreign Relations: Megiko is on friendly terms with the Nouvelle Français to the east but has a rivalry with the Colombians to the south and the Californians to the west. Relations with Brazil and Argentina are however on friendly terms. Relations with Europe are for the most part friendly with special attention to the relations with the Netherlands and the commonwealth.
Military Information: The Megikaaners military is a small force and professional force that is known to be bolstered by militia groups who are known to harass the enemy with guerrilla warfare. The military is trying to use home produced arms but are dependent on foreign powers for getting weaponry. The militias however are more varied and use whatever they can get.
Army Size: 70,000 (45,000 active, 35,000 reserves)
Navy Size: 3 battleships, 6 cruisers, 15 frigates and some slops.

Economic Policy: A mainly free market economy that is supported by some state owned businesses. The tariffs are there but are not that high.
Economic Situation: good. Industrialization and urbanization is well under way but most people still live in the rural areas as farmers. Megiko city is a rapidly growing city however with the coming of the industrialization.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure depends on what part of the country. The major cities like Megiko city are modern and relatively industrialised cities with railroads connecting the major cities. The further north or South one comes however the worse the infrastructure becomes such as in new Megiko.
Imports & Exports:
Imports: Finished goods, machinery, steel mill goods, Repair parts for vehicles.
Exports: Agricultural goods, fruits, oil, coffee, cotton and valuable minerals.
Currency: Gulder

History: In 1556 the dutch explorer Peter Minuit lands in Mexico and establishes trade with the native tribes in the area. Including trade with the Aztec Empire the dominant power in e region. The dutch soon discovered that the area was full of gold, silver and other valuable goods and soon takes advantage of the state of dissent in the Aztec empire as diseases from Europe further weakens it. The dutch soon allied with rival tribes and peoples of the Aztecs and went to war Resulting in the conquest of the Aztec empire by 1559. The dutch continues to establish their control over the region establishing their capital over the remains of Tenochtitlan renaming the city into Megiko city.

The dutch further colonizes the Megiko region and Central America establishing a strong foothold in the Americas. The culture of the colonizes does however change as they combine parts of their own culture with the ones of the natives resulting the Megikaaner culture and a sense of not being part of the Netherlands grow. The dutch however continue to rules Megiko with an iron fist and dissent soon grows after a failed attempt at independence in 1752. The Dutch establishes a harsher rule over Megiko and dissent only grows after Nouvelle France gains it's independence. So when the Netherlands was hit by revolution in 1779 the Megikans under the leadership of a former politician named Jurrian van Duiven declared independence fighting a war against the dutch garrisons. The war would last one year as the revolution in the dutch homeland mean that the forces in Megiko where divided, confused and isolated.

The Megikans would in 1784 sign a treaty with the new monarchy in the Netherlands securing the independence and establishment of the United provinces of Megiko with Jurrian Van Duiven as the first Stadtholder. The Megikan government would now consolidate the holdings of the united provinces including satisfying the people who had finally won their freedom and created a Megikaaner state. They would continue colonizing parts of Texas under control and establish the regions of Arizona and new Megiko under their own control.

The Megikaaner state would start to industrialize in the mid 1860's but railroad construction had begun much earlier and many of the largest cities had railroad connection by then.
Miscellaneous: Dutch commonwealth?
RP Example: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=323153
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[Valentir]

Yay!

Fweinds with the Dutch/Belgians?

Of course. Are there Germans in Arlon and Luxembourg, just asking?

Da, there are, and they are equal members of the Kingdom.

We need to bring down France and Britain!

[Caltarania]

Of course. Are there Germans in Arlon and Luxembourg, just asking?

Da, there are, and they are equal members of the Kingdom.

We need to bring down France and Britain!

And here I was offering to help you.

EDIT: Anyway, are we going to have Anglo-Dutch Wars ITTL or no?

[Carathon]

The point of divergence is the death of Julius Caesar?

[The Emerald Dragon]

Not looking to conquer the world.

What, so you want to be able to do fuck all the entire RP?

Nah, just trade, build and relaaaax.

[Caltarania]

The point of divergence is the death of Julius Caesar?

Yes, but there are preset events such as the Rise of Islam, the Fall of Constantinople and the Napoleonic Wars.

[Carathon]

The point of divergence is the death of Julius Caesar?

Yes, but there are preset events such as the Rise of Islam, the Fall of Constantinople and the Napoleonic Wars.

Would it be possible to have a Egypt that with-stood the Islamic invasion?

[Neo-Assyrian Empire]

Of course. Are there Germans in Arlon and Luxembourg, just asking?

Da, there are, and they are equal members of the Kingdom.

We need to bring down France and Britain!

I thought we were friends... ;~;

It's okay, though. I'll just pull a reverse Schlieffen Plan if you and Germany try to invade Francia

[Caltarania]

Yes, but there are preset events such as the Rise of Islam, the Fall of Constantinople and the Napoleonic Wars.

Would it be possible to have a Egypt that with-stood the Islamic invasion?

Hmm, not sure if Egypt is taken yet, but assuming you account for a decently large Muslim minority, it should be doable. I guess you're going with a Coptic Egypt?

Da, there are, and they are equal members of the Kingdom.

We need to bring down France and Britain!

I thought we were friends... ;~;

It's okay, though. I'll just pull a reverse Schlieffen Plan if you and Germany try to invade Francia

Republican Alliance, go!

[Valentir]

Da, there are, and they are equal members of the Kingdom.

We need to bring down France and Britain!

EDIT: Anyway, are we going to have Anglo-Dutch Wars ITTL or no?

I would rather not.

Da, there are, and they are equal members of the Kingdom.

We need to bring down France and Britain!

I thought we were friends... ;~;

It's okay, though. I'll just pull a reverse Schlieffen Plan if you and Germany try to invade Francia

Wat? When?

Pfft, just try it.

[Senkaku]

Leftover Japanese?


Tbh if there were the Mongols would have invaded Hokkaido centuries ago. I thought I implied all the Japanese aristocracy not loyal to the invaders got wiped out (including the entire imperial family), but whatever. A mini-Japan would be kinda cool- it's like Ye Olde Versionne of Taiwan.

[Liecthenbourg]

Da, there are, and they are equal members of the Kingdom.

We need to bring down France and Britain!

I thought we were friends... ;~;

It's okay, though. I'll just pull a reverse Schlieffen Plan if you and Germany try to invade Francia

-draws a baguette-
TO WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR

[Carathon]

Would it be possible to have a Egypt that with-stood the Islamic invasion?

Hmm, not sure if Egypt is taken yet, but assuming you account for a decently large Muslim minority, it should be doable. I guess you're going with a Coptic Egypt?

I thought we were friends... ;~;

It's okay, though. I'll just pull a reverse Schlieffen Plan if you and Germany try to invade Francia

Republican Alliance, go!

A Romano-Hellenic Egypt ruled by the Ptolemys with ridiculously large regnal numbers. Maybe reformed hellenic-pagan, but perhaps that would be a-bit too unrealistic?

[Caltarania]

Hmm, not sure if Egypt is taken yet, but assuming you account for a decently large Muslim minority, it should be doable. I guess you're going with a Coptic Egypt?



Republican Alliance, go!

A Romano-Hellenic Egypt ruled by the Ptolemys with ridiculously large regnal numbers. Maybe reformed hellenic-pagan, but perhaps that would be a-bit too unrealistic?

Probably so. I find it doubtful that the Ptolemys would be able to withstand a Roman attack, which would most likely come regardless of Caesar's death. Also, Christianity is almost as potent as Islam, so you'd most likely have a majority of the citizenry being non-Hellenic religions.