With Fire and Steel - AH RP (OOC/OPEN)

[Lunas Legion]

And? People die. It happens.

Life is cheap and fleeting in a country of millions. Progress requires sacrifice.

Mao Zedong: *Nods, nods* Mhmmm...

I was thinking more of Stalin (although collectivisation wasn't really progress), but Mao works too.

[The New Lowlands]

And? People die. It happens.

Life is cheap and fleeting in a country of millions. Progress requires sacrifice.

Mao Zedong: *Nods, nods* Mhmmm...

that's a really poor example, especially since he made the country go backwards.

[The Grand Republic of Hannover]

Mao Zedong: *Nods, nods* Mhmmm...

I was thinking more of Stalin (although collectivisation wasn't really progress), but Mao works too.

I mean, there aren't other close enough modern leaders in China. I suppose Deng, but his policies didn't really killed people

[The New Lowlands]

To be fair, the modern system where investment into R&D is considered a good by itself has largely abolished the cycle of violence being the chief cause of technological development.

But I think we've gone far enough off topic.

[Lunas Legion]

To be fair, the modern system where investment into R&D is considered a good by itself has largely abolished the cycle of violence being the chief cause of technological development.

But I think we've gone far enough off topic.

Although that's more than likely due to the hyper-destructive nature that conventional modern warfare would create. Profit may be a good incentive creator, but in different areas to war/conflict/challenges.

I guess. Which reminds me I probably should post ICly at some point.

[Aden Protectorate]

Posted - it's probably all not that good and the second part needs a lot of work.

[Caltarania]

Made a post in the IC, the latter portion of it is unfinished.

LELOUCH JIAQING THE DEMON IS DEAD, FREE HIS PRISONERS!

[Sveltlana]

Long Live the Republic, Long Live China!

#MaryforEmpress2015

#ZǐforEmpress

>empress
>leads republican rebels

yus

[Valentir]

So what did I miss this time?

[Conwy-Shire]

goes to sleep

wakes up,

Finds Napoleon has already marched into Piedmonte

awwwwww fuck. Now that's called stealing a forced march.

[Liecthenbourg]

>mfw Portugal thinks can escape the wrath of Bonaparte.

[Aldelxane]

How do I go about reserving and applying for a government-in-exile/military force? Liecht offered that I could RP the Polish Legions, and I'd like to reserve them.

[Liecthenbourg]

So what did I miss this time?

Debates about China vs Europe.

[Fascist Republic Of Bermuda]

Generic Info
Nation Name: The Empire of Byzantium
Symbols: Flag (for cunning use)|War Flag|Royal Coat of Arms
Homeland Population: 4,025,000 (roughly the 1800 population of Albania, Greece, East Thrace, Macedonia, and Bulgaria, plus about 25,000 people I estimate to live in areas not in the 5 regions, such as Kosovo and Southern Serbia)
Imperial Population: No overseas population. At all.
Location/Claims: Kosovo, part of southern Serbia, Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, East Thrace, Crete, and the Aegean Islands.
Capital City: Constantinople

Government Info
Government Type: Unitary Christian Absolute Monarchy
Brief Explanation of Government: The Emperor rules with absolute authority, with little to no official regulation on the Emperor's actions. However, the generals of the Byzantine armies can influence the Emperor's decisions through threats of strong-arm tactics. An Imperial Senate, which contains appointed officials from the administrative regions of the Empire and important families (such as rich merchants, military families, important nobles, etc.) who decide on some laws, but the Emperor can override the Senate's decisions.
Ideology: Monarchism, Reactionaryism, Byzantine Nationalism, Irredentism, Absolutism
Leader/s: Emperor Andreas III

Population Info
Religion: The majority of Byzantines are Eastern Orthodox. The largest religious minority in the Empire are Sunni Muslims, with smaller minorities of Roman Catholics and Protestants
Main/Accepted Culture(s): Greek, Macedonian
Other Cultures: Bulgarian, Kurd, Hungarian, Serbian, Albanian

Military Info
Army: The Byzantine Army, while not as modernized as the armies of Western Europe, are still of better-than-average quality. The Army is technically a unified force, but is actually divided into several armies each commanded by their own generals and staff, with only marginal reliance on the central command for intelligence on enemy movements and large-scale orders. This leads to tension between the military generals and the central government.

• Army of Greece (Στρατός της Ελλάδα) (Banner)
Commander: Endymion Kontos
Description: The second largest and second most modern of the Byzantine armies, the Greek Army's loyalty to the Emperor is unquestionable. The Army of Greece is centered in Athens, and rarely sees much combat besides putting down the occasional Kurdish rebellion. The oldest army, the Army of Greece can trace it's roots back to the Morean army raised by Thomas I in 1457.
Composition: 75,000 Infantrymen
1,500 Cavalrymen
50 Cannons

• Army of Albania (Στρατός της Αλβανίας) (Banner)
Commander: Andries Petras
Description: The smallest and least modern of the armies of the Empire, the Albanian Army's loyalty to the Empire is questionable at best. Headquartered in Tirana, the Albanian Army, while not exactly the most modern, makes up for in combat experience and quality- the men of Albania have gained a reputation for being master horsemen and skirmishers. Albanian forces are, crucially, without many cannons or other artillery (exempting any medieval-era siege engines that are constructed), so they, in long-term battle, are most of the time deployed with other armies.
Composition: 10,000 Infantrymen
15,000 Cavalrymen
25 Cannons

• Army of Bulgaria (Στρατός της Βουλγαρίας) (Banner)
Commander: Lysander Apostolos
Description: The largest and third most modern army of Byzantium, but not quite the most loyal, the Army of Bulgaria is headquartered in Sardica (OTL Sofia) and one of the most-deployed armies of the Empire. Widespread insubordination due to Greek officers commanding ethnically Bulgarian soldiers hampers the Army's effectiveness, however.
Composition: 100,000 Infantryman
2,000 Cavalrymen
200 Cannons

• Army of Thrace (Στρατός της Θράκης) (Banner)
Commander: Antonis Palaiologos
Description: The most modern and loyal (to the Emperor) army (being ruled by the emperor's son doesn't hurt), the Army of Thrace is one of the oldest armies in Byzantium, dating back to the initial reforms under Manuel III in 1493. The Thracian Army is headquartered in Constantinople itself, and rarely goes into foreign lands during wartime. Insubordination is unknown within it's ranks.
Composition: 50,000 Infantrymen
1,000 Cavalrymen
250 Cannons

Navy: Unlike the Army, the Byzantine Navy is much more centralized, with the 3 fleets much more reliant on the central command structure. While not nearly as modern or as large as the major powers of the west, the Byzantine Navy is still a force to be reckoned with.

• Black Sea Flotilla
Commander: PoIlux Chronis/Constantinople
Ships: 4 Ships-of-the-line (1 third-rate, 3 fourth-rates)
7 Brigs
12 Sloops

• Aegan Fleet
Commander/Flagship: Cyrek Nicolas/Athens
Ships: 1 Ship-of-the-line (1 third-rate)
4 Brigs
9 Sloops

• Mediterranean Fleet
Commander/Flagship: Pelops Sallis/Corinth
Ships: 8 Ships-of-the-line (2 second-rates, 3 third-rates, 3 fourth-rates)
8 Brigs
14 Sloops

Other Info
Brief Description of your Economy: The Byzantine economy has grown wealthy due to trade, largely based around the Aegean Sea and Byzantium's half of the Bosphorus Strait. A large agrarian sector due to the areas of fertile soil of Macedonia and Thrace. Mining, especially of coal and copper, is somewhat widespread.
Goals: Remove latin from premises, Put down any ethnic rebellions, establish a stronk position in both Europe and Asia, expand the economy
History: The Byzantine Empire, by 1444, had all but resigned itself to fate. The Ottomans had pushed the Empire to enclaves in southern Greece, while Constantinople was surrounded on all sides bar the sea. Then, when the forces of the Ottomans were miraculously defeated by Hungarian-Polish forces in the Battle of Varna, the Empire suddenly had lots of new land in the Balkans, the remainder of Greece, Thrace, and modern-day southern Serbia most importantly. However, four large and glaring issues raised concern among the newly-resurgent Empire. The first and most glaring was that Byzantium had no way to manage these new territories. The second was that Albania under still held onto Imperial land. Thirdly, the uprising of Konstantin and Fruzhin, who had fought with the Polish-Hungarian armies, were granted control of Bulgaria. The fourth was that a new Latin Empire had taken over Anatolia from Ottoman control. The approach Constantine XI took was "deal with internal issues first, then focus efforts on the outside"

Unfortunately for Constantine XI, his reforms, while relatively effective at the time, were not be taken in a kind light by the nobility, who sought to form a serfdom like in much of Europe at the time. Constantine XI was overthrown in a coup in 1456. However, the rebellion was quickly put down by a force of Byzantines under Thomas Palaiologos. Thomas installed himself on the Byzantine throne as Thomas I. He raised an army from Morea under his older brother, Demetrios Palaiologos, and promptly ordered it to march to Thessaloníki. Following the occupation of the city in late Autmumn, the Empire began to stablize. A hasty alliance was forged between Byzantium and Albania, who peacefully occupied and managed the northern regions of the Byzantine Empire until Imperial administrators and armies could arrive.

Come 1465, Thomas I passed away with the Byzantine Empire greatly changed in his wake, having gone from anarchic chaos to a growing power in the southern Balkans. A regent, Baccus Rodis, was put in place until Andreas, Thomas' oldest son, became of age. In 1468, Albania was peacefully vassalized and integrated into the Empire. Nothing else of much note happened until 1471, when Andreas ascended to the throne.

In 1478, Andreas, under prompting from his generals, launched an invasion of Bulgaria. Despite some initial success, the invasion was eventually defeated in the 1479 Battle of Sredets. After the failure of the invasion, Andreas attempted to considate his forces and rebuild the destroyed forces of Byzantium. However, the young king never got far. In 1486, 7 years after his failed invasion of Bulgaria, Andreas was killed in an accident, leaving his younger brother, Manuel, the throne. Manuel, who went by the name Manuel III, spread a rumor that Andreas had been killed by Bulgarian agents. This lead to outrage, which, with it, came support for a second invasion. However, Manuel was smart. Instead of invade right away, he decided to let the rage ferment, and orchestrate "border incidents" until the vast majority of the population wanted to rip the Bulgarians' hearts out. In 1493, Manuel III reformed the military, establishing the beginnings of the flawed but effective army system that would maintain it's usage to this day, and introducing gunpowder weapons into the army. Finally, in the spring of 1497, Byzantine forces poured into Bulgaria in formidable numbers. Sredets fell before the leaves had fallen from the trees. Bulgaria had been reconquered by the Byzantine Empire after years of independence.

As the 16th century dawned, Byzantium had gone from a small decaying remnant of a once-great empire to the largest power in the southern Balkans. The Empire could not risk an invasion of the Latin Empire, especially since it was modernizing, while the Empire's military was lagging behind even with Manuel III's reforms. As such, Manuel III's successor, Andreas II, decided to focus on building a modern navy to stop any Latin invasions from crossing the Bosphorus. By the end of Andreas II's reign in 1564 due to his death by the Plague, the Byzantine Navy was one of the most feared navies of the Mediterranean.

Peace and prosperity reigned in the Empire for the next hundred years. In 1674, however, in a bizarre twist of events, the death of Emperor Constantine X left 3 (legitimate) children: the eldest child, a daughter named Theodora Palaiologos, a slightly younger son named Thomas Palaiologos, and a baby named Andreas Palaiologos. The choice, as directed by custom, was simple: Thomas got the throne. This was thrown out the window, quite literally, as when the soon-to-be-emperor was vacationing in Bulgaria, a dissident shoved the heir out of a castle window, causing Thomas to plummet 50 feet to his death. Now either an Empress, against tradition, was to take the throne, or a regent until the infant Andreas grew up. It was, again, almost decided in favor of custom, until General Luke Kontos, a personal "friend" of Theodora, marched a 500-strong army to the Senate to "convince" them to change the inheritance laws. Under threat of arms, in 1675, the Senate decreed that, from henceforth, the coveted position of Emperor was handed to the eldest living (legitimate) prince or princess. Theodora the Second was crowned later that year. In a definitely completely unrelated manner, many male members of the Kontos family has since 1675 been commanders of the Army of Greece.

As the 18th century dawned, things were beginning to look up for the Byzantines. Trade through the Bosphorus, especially since the Empire held Constantinople, showered the Byzantines with riches from far and wide. The Empire almost began to reconcile relations with the Latins, in an effort to peacefully subjugate them like Albania centuries before. Then came the surprise attack. A Latin fleet attempted to sink the Fleet of the Aegan at Lesbos in mid-1732. Fortunately for the Byzantines, the Latin Navy, while new and modern, was inexperienced and outnumbered. This led to a glorious decisive victory at the Battle of Lesbos. Byzantine generals scrambled for counterattack. An invasion force, 20,000 strong, crossed from Gallipoli into Anatolia in spring 1733. The more organized, more numerous, and more modern Latin army quickly cut the invasion force off from their supply routes, leading to the Dardanelles Campaign, a joint Land-Sea effort by the Byzatines to establish more supply lines. The campaign failed and the once-20,000 strong task force (now numbering about 14,000 from attrition and fighting) was captured. The war, which dragged out for 4 years, ended with an agreement to return to the Status Quo Ante Bellum and exchange of prisoners captured by the sides.

Ever since the Pyrrhic victory of the First War of the Aegean, the Byzantine Empire has focused on modernizing it's military into a deadly killing machine. The news of revolutionary movements in western Europe do not worry the middle-aged Emperor. After all, that Napoeleon fellow won't reach the Balkans, right?
RP Sample: I will never stop using this RP sample.
Secret Phrase: I will always date my posts
429 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

Yes, I am aware the flag of Bulgaria and Albania weren't used at this time. I had to make banners and that was the only overtly Bulgarian/Albanian symbol I could find.

[The New American commonwealth]

NAC can into Rulers portrait!

[Vredlandia]

NAC can into Rulers portrait!

I would do that, too, but I don't like changing flags over and over again.

[The Kingdom of Glitter]

Hello everyone.

Back from the party. Have seen the Latins and Swedes were accepted - will add to the roster.

What applications need review/acceptance that have not already gotten them?

Also, I have noticed the IC is looking good with people dating their posts c: Keeping fighting the good fight, people.

[Liecthenbourg]

Hello everyone.

Back from the party. Have seen the Latins and Swedes were accepted - will add to the roster.

What applications need review/acceptance that have not already gotten them?

Also, I have noticed the IC is looking good with people dating their posts c: Keeping fighting the good fight, people.

The only good fight if the fight to liberate Europe from monarchs.
LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC!

[The New American commonwealth]

Hello everyone.

Back from the party. Have seen the Latins and Swedes were accepted - will add to the roster.

What applications need review/acceptance that have not already gotten them?

Also, I have noticed the IC is looking good with people dating their posts c: Keeping fighting the good fight, people.

The only good fight if the fight to liberate Europe from monarchs.
LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC!

...

*closes down Polandball stand and locks door*

[Kisinger]

Hello everyone.

Back from the party. Have seen the Latins and Swedes were accepted - will add to the roster.

What applications need review/acceptance that have not already gotten them?

Also, I have noticed the IC is looking good with people dating their posts c: Keeping fighting the good fight, people.

The only good fight if the fight to liberate Europe from monarchs.
LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC!

But what of Scotland's Monarchy? ;-;

[The New American commonwealth]

The only good fight if the fight to liberate Europe from monarchs.
LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC!

But what of Scotland's Monarchy? ;-;

shh, of join coalition, und Habsburger shall zhink of you relevant.

Also, first post.

[Liecthenbourg]

The only good fight if the fight to liberate Europe from monarchs.
LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC!

But what of Scotland's Monarchy? ;-;

Is okay.
Like Bavarian Monarchy.

[Valentir]

Generic Info
Nation Name: Kingdom of Spain | The Spanish Empire | Reino de Espana
Symbols: National Flag | Marcha Real (Anthem) | Military Standard |
Homeland Population:
Spain: 12,540,632
Sardinia: 234,000
Imperial Population:
Cuba: 274,562 - Loyal
The Philippines: 2,056,414 - Loyal
Venezuela: 523,137 - Loyal
Peru: 1,077,000 - In Revolt
Colombia: 1,204,943 - In Revolt
Panama: 123,012 in Revolt
Bolivia: 932,768 - In Revolt
Argentina: 552,000 - Somewhat Loyal
Chile: 300,000 - Somewhat loyal
Ecuador: 545,000 - In Revolt

Total: 20,363,468

Location/Claims: Spanish Empire of 1796
Capital City: Madrid, Spain

Government Info
Government Type: Absolute Monarchy by Divine Right
Brief Explanation of Government: The King of Spain holds absolute power throughout the country, and acts by the advice of his Royal Council, and appoints officials to handle issue on his behalf. As the King is often busy, Spain proper, and its territories are divided into provinces, which are administered by local juntas appointed by the King at the advice of his council. In the Americas, the colonies are divided into vice royalties, which are government by Vice-Governors, in the name of the Spanish Monarchy. Often times the Crown-Prince is given a say in governance of the Empire, and is rewarded with a province of his own to govern.
Ideology: Militarism, Conservatism, Enlightened Despotism, Divine right to Rule, Imperialism
Leader/s: Head of State: His Majesty, Carlos IV, of the House of Bourbon, King of Spain, Castile, Aragon, Leon, Sicily, Jerusalem, Cyprus, and Sardinia, Duke of Toledo, Milan, and Burgundy, Count of Barcelona and Girona, Lord of Biscay, Sovereign Grand Master of the Celebrated Order of the Golden Fleece, and Defender of the Faith
Head of Government: His Radiance, Crown-Prince Marcos, of the House of Bourbon-Castro, Lord-Chancellor of the Kingdom Spain, Prince of Sardinia, Galicia, and Asturias, Duke of Valencia, Leon, and Granada, Count of Seville, and Cadiz, Lord of Gibraltar, Knight of the Celebrated Order of the Golden Fleece, and Vice-Governor of Cuba

Population Info
Religion: The main religion in Spain is Catholicism, though there are Protestant and Muslim minorities
Main/Accepted Culture(s): Spanish
Other Cultures: Catalan, Basque, Sardinian, Latin American, African, Afro-American

Military Info
Army:
Royal Honour Guard: 20,000 Infantry, 5,000 Cavalry, 10 Field Guns - Madrid
1st Army of Spain: 50,000 Infantry, 10,000 Cavalry, 20 Field Guns - Barcelona
2nd Army of Spain: 35,000 Infantry, 7,000 Cavalry, 35 Field Guns - Sevilla
Cuban Colonial Garrison: 5,000 Infantry, 1,000 Cavalry, 10 Field Guns - Havana
Army of Latin America: 40,000 Infantry, 10,000 Cavalry, 20 Field Guns - Caracas
Colonial Garrison of the Philippines: 10,000 Infantry, 2,000 Cavalry, 20 Field Guns - Baatan
Venezuelan Loyalist Army: 20,000 Infantry, 4,000 Cavalry, 10 Field Guns - Caracas


Navy:
Spanish Royal Navy
Santísima Trinidad - 140 Guns
7 Ships of the Line - 122 Guns
11 Ships of the Line - 106 Guns
22 Ships of the Line - 80 Guns
35 Ships of the Line - 74 Guns
56 Third Rates - 64 Guns
62 Fourth Rates - 50 Guns
70 Fifth Rates - 32 Guns
76 Sloops - 15-20 Guns


Other Info
Brief Description of your Economy: The Spanish economy is mainly agricultural, with a mixture of strong artisan and merchant classes, all of which work together and feed the complex nation that is Spain. Agriculture is by far the largest sector of the economy, and has gone under extensive modernization in the past few decades. Many farms have gone under reorganization, and the Crown has supported and subsidised farmers, as well as invested in new technologies to increase farming efficiency. The main crops grown throughout Spain and her colonies include grains, maize, a variety of fruits and vegetables, and cash crops such as cotton, tobacco, sugar, cocoa, and coffee. The artisan classes are responsible for the production of consumer goods, such as lumber and textiles, and are centered around the production capitals such as Madrid, Cadiz, Barcelona, Sevilla, and Cordoba. The merchant classes are mainly traders and bankers, who keep the money flowing through Spain. The main banks of Spain are the Great Bank of Madrid and the Bank of San Carlos, both of which conduct business with Spanish and foreign clients. With such a large and diverse economy, Spain's economic and production capabilities are quite substantial, it will only continue to get growing strong.
Major Imports: Gold, silver, gems, silk, coal, iron, copper, cotton, sugar, tobacco, coffee, machinery, tropical wood, tea, etc
Major Exports: Furniture, lumber, steel, weapons, foodstuffs, dyes, spices, jewelry, clothes, textiles, wool, ammunition, alcohol, consumer goods, cocoa, coffee
Goals: Take Moroccan Clay, Claim old European possessions, Not get Napoleoned, Spread Sangria, Make Empanadas
History: The history of Spain begins in 1230, when the Kingdoms of Leon, Castile, and Galicia were united under the House of Ivrea, into a single Kingdom of Castile. This marked the beginning of what would one day be Spain. The House of Ivrea would expand their holdings into Valencia, Navarre, and Toledo, and created the foundations for a united Spain. They would rule until 1330, when they were overthrown by the House of Trastamara, uniting the Crowns of Castile and Aragon into a single kingdom, Espana. The House of Trastamara would oversee the greatest period of expansion in Spain's history, pushing out the Muslim Berbers during the Reconquista, and founding colonies in the Americas upon its discovery in 1492. The House of Trastamara also established the Great Bank of Madrid, inherited holdings in Burgundy and Sicily, and annexed the island of Sardinia in 1543, as well as attempting an invasion of Portugal, though it would ultimately fail.

The House would be all but spent, however, and in 1557, when extinct in the male line, leaving the House of Castro to inherit their holdings. The House of Castro rose from a major house in the old lands of Leon, to the most powerful royal bloodline in Europe in just a matter of days. They would expand Spain's influence and wealth, exploiting the huge reserves of resources in its colonies. The House of Castro established the Royal Spanish Navy in 1560, uniting the huge Trastamara Fleets into one, and continuing a long tradition of naval genius. They also organized the vast colonies of Spain into the Viceroyalties, and expanded their holdings into the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy. For decades Spain was Europe's leading power, but this would not always be. In 1601 a small series of famines in the North gripped the populace. Thousands moved away from the North towards the South, and this migration left the cities of Burgos, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valladolid, and Zaragoza weakened. Meanwhile many of those Northerners would left, moved to the cities of Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla, Cadiz, and Granada. The famine was bad enough, but in 1613, the Great Bank of Madrid was burned down by Catholic fanatics, who viewed usury as a sin, and huge amounts of money were lost, putting Spanish merchants, aristocrats, and the Crown in poor financial situations.

When the House of Castro attempted to tax the churches, the Pope nearly excommunicated King Philip IV, and Spain went to war against a coalition of Austria, France, Portugal, and Savoy. The war left Spain weak, and then the Thirties Year War hit, and Spain once again lost, its power and prestige reduced. By this time the House of Castro had grown smaller, many its members having died in the Thirties Year War. The current King, Carlos II, was ill, and had only one son. He married off that son into the House of Bourbon, and promised that if he or his son should die, a Bourbon would be allowed to take the throne, should the succession of both countries be separated. King Louis XIV took him up on his offer, and when, in 1699, his son died of smallpox, Louis pushed forth his claim. Carlos honoured his claim, and when he died in 1702, had the throne passed on to Louis's grandson, Philip, would be Philip V of Spain. His succession to the throne caused a war that would last nearly thirteen years, the Spanish War of Succession. The war was bloody and while Philip was king in the end, Spain had lost its holdings in the Netherlands, France, Germany, and Italy, with only Spain proper and Sardinia, as well as its colonies remaining.

The new Spanish House of Bourbon took control with a firm hand, and began to rebuild the war torn country. The Bourbons launched new reforms, efficiently built up the economy, and reorganized the armies and navy of Spain. They weakened the power of the Church, established a new bureaucracy, formed the provincial system of Spain, and remodeled the old cities of Madrid, Barcelona, Cadiz, and Seville. Philip V would rule until 1749, and his reforms helped Spain recover, and these reforms were further continued under Ferdinand VI, and taken to a new level under Carlos III. Under Carlos, Spain would fully recover from the problems of old, and once again Spain would return to the status of a 1st World Power. He reinforced the military might of Spain, launching a new campaign to increase the naval capabilities of the Spanish Empire. A series of drydocks, naval schools, and new bases created a strong naval infrastructure. Carlos also stimulated the commercial relations between Spain and its colonies, expanding its markets and launching a new laissez-faire policy. By far his most important reform was the establishment of a new central bank, the Bank of San Carlos, and modernizing the economy, using Spain's wealth to reinvigorate growth. Carlos would continue to make reforms, and his reign is arguably the most successful of any Spanish king. When he died in 1789, he left his heir, Carlos IV, with a new and modernized Spain, with a great destiny ahead of it.
RP Sample: heh
Secret Phrase: I will always date my posts
429 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

[Liecthenbourg]

Generic Info
Nation Name: Kingdom of Spain | The Spanish Empire | Reino de Espana
Symbols: National Flag | Marcha Real (Anthem) | Military Standard |
Homeland Population:
Spain: 12,540,632
Sardinia: 234,000
Imperial Population:
Cuba: 274,562 - Loyal
The Philippines: 2,056,414 - Loyal
Venezuela: 523,137 - Loyal
Peru: 1,077,000 - In Revolt
Colombia: 1,204,943 - In Revolt
Panama: 123,012 in Revolt
Bolivia: 932,768 - In Revolt
Argentina: 552,000 - Somewhat Loyal
Chile: 300,000 - Somewhat loyal
Ecuador: 545,000 - In Revolt

Total: 20,363,468

Location/Claims: Spanish Empire of 1796
Capital City: Madrid, Spain

Government Info
Government Type: Absolute Monarchy by Divine Right
Brief Explanation of Government: The King of Spain holds absolute power throughout the country, and acts by the advice of his Royal Council, and appoints officials to handle issue on his behalf. As the King is often busy, Spain proper, and its territories are divided into provinces, which are administered by local juntas appointed by the King at the advice of his council. In the Americas, the colonies are divided into vice royalties, which are government by Vice-Governors, in the name of the Spanish Monarchy. Often times the Crown-Prince is given a say in governance of the Empire, and is rewarded with a province of his own to govern.
Ideology: Militarism, Conservatism, Enlightened Despotism, Divine right to Rule, Imperialism
Leader/s: Head of State: His Majesty, Carlos IV, of the House of Bourbon, King of Spain, Castile, Aragon, Leon, Sicily, Jerusalem, Cyprus, and Sardinia, Duke of Toledo, Milan, and Burgundy, Count of Barcelona and Girona, Lord of Biscay, Sovereign Grand Master of the Celebrated Order of the Golden Fleece, and Defender of the Faith
Head of Government: His Radiance, Crown-Prince Marcos, of the House of Bourbon-Castro, Lord-Chancellor of the Kingdom Spain, Prince of Sardinia, Galicia, and Asturias, Duke of Valencia, Leon, and Granada, Count of Seville, and Cadiz, Lord of Gibraltar, Knight of the Celebrated Order of the Golden Fleece, and Vice-Governor of Cuba

Population Info
Religion: The main religion in Spain is Catholicism, though there are Protestant and Muslim minorities
Main/Accepted Culture(s): Spanish
Other Cultures: Catalan, Basque, Sardinian, Latin American, African, Afro-American

Military Info
Army:
Royal Honour Guard: 20,000 Infantry, 5,000 Cavalry, 10 Field Guns - Madrid
1st Army of Spain: 50,000 Infantry, 10,000 Cavalry, 20 Field Guns - Barcelona
2nd Army of Spain: 35,000 Infantry, 7,000 Cavalry, 35 Field Guns - Sevilla
Cuban Colonial Garrison: 5,000 Infantry, 1,000 Cavalry, 10 Field Guns - Havana
Army of Latin America: 40,000 Infantry, 10,000 Cavalry, 20 Field Guns - Caracas
Colonial Garrison of the Philippines: 10,000 Infantry, 2,000 Cavalry, 20 Field Guns - Baatan
Venezuelan Loyalist Army: 20,000 Infantry, 4,000 Cavalry, 10 Field Guns - Caracas


Navy:
Spanish Royal Navy
Santísima Trinidad - 140 Guns
7 Ships of the Line - 122 Guns
11 Ships of the Line - 106 Guns
22 Ships of the Line - 80 Guns
35 Ships of the Line - 74 Guns
56 Third Rates - 64 Guns
62 Fourth Rates - 50 Guns
70 Fifth Rates - 32 Guns
76 Sloops - 15-20 Guns


Other Info
Brief Description of your Economy: The Spanish economy is mainly agricultural, with a mixture of strong artisan and merchant classes, all of which work together and feed the complex nation that is Spain. Agriculture is by far the largest sector of the economy, and has gone under extensive modernization in the past few decades. Many farms have gone under reorganization, and the Crown has supported and subsidised farmers, as well as invested in new technologies to increase farming efficiency. The main crops grown throughout Spain and her colonies include grains, maize, a variety of fruits and vegetables, and cash crops such as cotton, tobacco, sugar, cocoa, and coffee. The artisan classes are responsible for the production of consumer goods, such as lumber and textiles, and are centered around the production capitals such as Madrid, Cadiz, Barcelona, Sevilla, and Cordoba. The merchant classes are mainly traders and bankers, who keep the money flowing through Spain. The main banks of Spain are the Great Bank of Madrid and the Bank of San Carlos, both of which conduct business with Spanish and foreign clients. With such a large and diverse economy, Spain's economic and production capabilities are quite substantial, it will only continue to get growing strong.
Major Imports: Gold, silver, gems, silk, coal, iron, copper, cotton, sugar, tobacco, coffee, machinery, tropical wood, tea, etc
Major Exports: Furniture, lumber, steel, weapons, foodstuffs, dyes, spices, jewelry, clothes, textiles, wool, ammunition, alcohol, consumer goods, cocoa, coffee
Goals: Take Moroccan Clay, Claim old European possessions, Not get Napoleoned, Spread Sangria, Make Empanadas
History: The history of Spain begins in 1230, when the Kingdoms of Leon, Castile, and Galicia were united under the House of Ivrea, into a single Kingdom of Castile. This marked the beginning of what would one day be Spain. The House of Ivrea would expand their holdings into Valencia, Navarre, and Toledo, and created the foundations for a united Spain. They would rule until 1330, when they were overthrown by the House of Trastamara, uniting the Crowns of Castile and Aragon into a single kingdom, Espana. The House of Trastamara would oversee the greatest period of expansion in Spain's history, pushing out the Muslim Berbers during the Reconquista, and founding colonies in the Americas upon its discovery in 1492. The House of Trastamara also established the Great Bank of Madrid, inherited holdings in Burgundy and Sicily, and annexed the island of Sardinia in 1543, as well as attempting an invasion of Portugal, though it would ultimately fail.

The House would be all but spent, however, and in 1557, when extinct in the male line, leaving the House of Castro to inherit their holdings. The House of Castro rose from a major house in the old lands of Leon, to the most powerful royal bloodline in Europe in just a matter of days. They would expand Spain's influence and wealth, exploiting the huge reserves of resources in its colonies. The House of Castro established the Royal Spanish Navy in 1560, uniting the huge Trastamara Fleets into one, and continuing a long tradition of naval genius. They also organized the vast colonies of Spain into the Viceroyalties, and expanded their holdings into the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy. For decades Spain was Europe's leading power, but this would not always be. In 1601 a small series of famines in the North gripped the populace. Thousands moved away from the North towards the South, and this migration left the cities of Burgos, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valladolid, and Zaragoza weakened. Meanwhile many of those Northerners would left, moved to the cities of Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla, Cadiz, and Granada. The famine was bad enough, but in 1613, the Great Bank of Madrid was burned down by Catholic fanatics, who viewed usury as a sin, and huge amounts of money were lost, putting Spanish merchants, aristocrats, and the Crown in poor financial situations.

When the House of Castro attempted to tax the churches, the Pope nearly excommunicated King Philip IV, and Spain went to war against a coalition of Austria, France, Portugal, and Savoy. The war left Spain weak, and then the Thirties Year War hit, and Spain once again lost, its power and prestige reduced. By this time the House of Castro had grown smaller, many its members having died in the Thirties Year War. The current King, Carlos II, was ill, and had only one son. He married off that son into the House of Bourbon, and promised that if he or his son should die, a Bourbon would be allowed to take the throne, should the succession of both countries be separated. King Louis XIV took him up on his offer, and when, in 1699, his son died of smallpox, Louis pushed forth his claim. Carlos honoured his claim, and when he died in 1702, had the throne passed on to Louis's grandson, Philip, would be Philip V of Spain. His succession to the throne caused a war that would last nearly thirteen years, the Spanish War of Succession. The war was bloody and while Philip was king in the end, Spain had lost its holdings in the Netherlands, France, Germany, and Italy, with only Spain proper and Sardinia, as well as its colonies remaining.

The new Spanish House of Bourbon took control with a firm hand, and began to rebuild the war torn country. The Bourbons launched new reforms, efficiently built up the economy, and reorganized the armies and navy of Spain. They weakened the power of the Church, established a new bureaucracy, formed the provincial system of Spain, and remodeled the old cities of Madrid, Barcelona, Cadiz, and Seville. Philip V would rule until 1749, and his reforms helped Spain recover, and these reforms were further continued under Ferdinand VI, and taken to a new level under Carlos III. Under Carlos, Spain would fully recover from the problems of old, and once again Spain would return to the status of a 1st World Power. He reinforced the military might of Spain, launching a new campaign to increase the naval capabilities of the Spanish Empire. A series of drydocks, naval schools, and new bases created a strong naval infrastructure. Carlos also stimulated the commercial relations between Spain and its colonies, expanding its markets and launching a new laissez-faire policy. By far his most important reform was the establishment of a new central bank, the Bank of San Carlos, and modernizing the economy, using Spain's wealth to reinvigorate growth. Carlos would continue to make reforms, and his reign is arguably the most successful of any Spanish king. When he died in 1789, he left his heir, Carlos IV, with a new and modernized Spain, with a great destiny ahead of it.
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Accepted.
Now, the Republican Giant needs to get his sleep before he begins crushing the Italian Factions for their Austrian affiliations.

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[size=150]Generic Info
Nation Name: Kingdom of Sukhothai
Symbols:
- Flag
- Coat of Arms
Homeland Population: 10 million????
Imperial Population: N/A
Location/Claims: Here
Capital City: Sukhothai

Government Info
Government Type: Absolute Monarchy.
Brief Explanation of Government: Nothing too complex here. The Monarch holds all the power, and Sukhothai has also become more centralized in the past few years, with nobles being reduced under the monarch.
Ideology: Isolationism, Self-Sufficiency, Closed door policy.
Leader/s: King Indravarman IV, Head of State and Government

Population Info
Religion:
- Islam- Followed mostly by the Cham people.
- Hinduism- Minor religion but still relevant
- Mahayana Buddhism- Minor religion but followed by a considerable size.
- Theravada Buddhism- Religion followed by the Royalty| Very popular among the people
Main/Accepted Culture(s): Thai.
Other Cultures: Khmer, Chinese, Burmese, Lao, Vietnamese, Cham.

Military Info
Army: 52,000 Active| 40,0000 Reserves
-- Follows Chinese fighting techniques, though they're really outdated bc closed doors. Weapons are also a joke. Sukhothai's soldiers are not full time, since they are either constructing public works or farming when they are not training.
Navy: 14 brown water river junks.
-- The Sukhothai Navy is laughable at international standards, however the reality is that those ships are used entirely to keep the river routes of the country free from bandits.

Other Info
Brief Description of your Economy:
Some areas such as the capital are well off due to them being major centers of trade for the entirety of the nation. However overall the economy of Sukhothai is possibly the worst in the region. Trade is limited and strictly controlled by the government, and the little trade that does occur is with Johor and China. However the country is mostly self-sufficient so outside trade is normally not necessary.
Goals:
- Stay Isolated and Closed- Gonna Change that with the first post btw
- Take out enemies(Looking at u Burma and Dai Viet
History:
The POD of the Sukhothai Kingdom begins after the death of Ramkhamhaeng in 1298. His successor, Loethai re-militarized his nation and ensued that the tributaries of Sukhothai remained under his control. Placing an emphasis on his nation's strengthen, Loethai and his successors strengthen ties with the nearby Burmese Kingdoms and increased trade with China to ensure that the latest technology would reach his kingdom. This payed off when the Ayutthaya Rebellion occurred, as the imploded Siamese army easily crushed the revolt and re-ensured it's dominance in the area by formally annexing it. Sukhothai continued to prosper, eventually annexing the weakened Khmer Empire with the aid of their Burmese allies. However at the end of this annexation in 1425, relations between Burma and Sukhothai cooled off as the South Asian hegemony shifted towards Sukhothai. The hundred years Burmese war began in the late 16th century due to an inheritance claim made by the Taungoo Kingdom. The war would often ended in stalemates, or occasional victories from either side, and would last a season or two but the effects were devastating. By 1672 Sukothai's new Dynasty the Vayadapuras decided it would be best to close off the nation, which did initially did the nation good as the Burmese War ended, and the country was allowed to recover from the devastating effects of the war. In 1735 nobles attempted to oust the King, however as they failed the authority of nobles were reduced drastically and the nation became more centralized under the king. Not much has occurred since then, but the Closed Door policy is showing it's flaws as the Vayadapura Dynasty begins to fade with the elderly King soon to leave the throne to his son who looks to open Sukhothai and bring a revival to the nation.
RP Sample: Recent.
Secret Phrase: I will always date my posts
429 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

Not a very good app :-/