Iron and Steel [IC]

[Das Germane imperie]

The United Republic of Bohemia-Moravia

Sjednocená Republika Čechy a Morava

Berlin Exposition of 1900, the Pavilion of Bohemia-Moravia

The Bohemian-Moravian pavilion was truly impressive. Designed by a group of top architects from the Republic, it had elements of the high-gothic architecture in the older Czech churches and a lot of inspiration from the Přemyslid era. It represented the unity of the Czech people. Even if they were culturally, religiously and historically divided under Habsburg rule, they had united and was now a modern democratic nation. Aside from the pavilion's structure itself, there was a lot to see. Nine miniature copies of the city of Prague had been built and set up on a few tables, with different historical dates. These were: 1089, 1270, 1420, 1504, 1618, 1648, 1760, 1848 and 1900. The historical development of the city of Prague was a pride that the Republic shared, as it was the largest city in the Republic and one of the largest in Europe. More of the Czech history was demonstrated through weapons, clothes, tools and other objects that had been found and saved throughout the ages. Aside from the historical parts of the demonstration, there was a more modern part. A group of scientists and inventors from Bohemia-Moravia lead by the world-known František Křižík who invented the automatic electric arc lamp demonstrated a series of inventions and scientific breakthroughs made by Czechs. A tribute to Josef Ressel was to be held to, and all who were interested in the sea technologies of Ressel were welcome, aswell as others who would be interested. The Expo that was to open would soon be visited by President Alexander Dvořák who is currently on his way to meet with his majesty Kaiser Wilhelm II.

[Sanabel]

The Dutch Empire of the Netherlands and Her Colonies

1900 Berlin Expo
The Dutch Exhibition resembles the quintessence of Dutch life. Most of it is taken up by a replicated Dutch city block, complete with tightly packed, tall, narrow buildings. Between them is an artificial canal, similar to that of Amsterdam, with boats, and bridges. At the end of the block lies a shipbuilding platform, on which Dutchmen are completing the fine art of building a top notch merchant ship by hand for the crowds to see. There are wind mills, traditional Dutch clothing, clogs, anything relating to Dutch life in the past and present. Much of the purpose of this is to show the world their identity, free from their union with England. In the Exhibition's center lies the jewel, a patented Gerolt Class Transport Craft. It is the same model as the same craft used for supply and troop transport, turned into a cross-national, passenger craft. Inside is a first class cabin, complete with satin curtains, silk seat covers, and gold trim, with a lower class cabin behind and below, made for the average commuter, with sleek wood, steel, and leather in the cabin, and less space. It can hold a total of 30 passengers, and is the first of its kind. In the coming year, the Dutch shipping company, de Fries Shipping will be producing six more crafts for civilian transport, and they will begin flying in the Netherlands, Dutch Malaya, and to airfields across Europe.

Royal Luchtmacht Airfield, Amsterdam
King Hendrik II is escorted across the airfield to his royal transport, another Gerolt Class Cargo Craft. He will be visiting Berlin for the evening, to attend a gala held by the Kaiser. The Kaiser is distantly related to him, as he is with most monarchs, due to marriage between royal families. Hopefully, at this gala he will reaffirm his neutrality towards both France and the Europa Coalition, which had been officially declared months before. But what really mattered at this gala was to officially propose the military research cooperation pact he and other nations had been flirting with the idea of, and to become official trading partners with Korea.


Kuwait City, Ottoman Empire
The fleet of Dutch merchant cruisers has just arrived in Kuwait city. The ten of them are all petroleum transport vessels, Dutch designed, built by Dutchmen. The ships are part of the nationalized Royal Dutch Shipping Fleet, and are entering the port to load up with thousands of liters of crude oil each, to bring to Seoul, after receiving payment.

[The New Greek Republic]

January 25th, 1900
City of Riyadh

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Foreign Affairs minister Mahmoud al-Ariik arrived to the city of Riyadh, namesake of the Emirate of Riyadh, for perhaps the most important meeting to date concerning the state of affairs in the region. Though it was true that European presence was a concern of Persian Republic, it wasn't directly worrisome. Persian buffer states between them and European territory wherever necessary. But the Ottomans and people of Riyadh didn't have that luxury, they had the need to rid the region of Europe.

They had requested for Persia's participation in expelling the Europeans, but the Republic was weary of course. They seen the Ottomans as a threat to the stability of Persia, as such, today's agenda would be directly towards them. If they're demands weren't met, then Persia would be force to leave it's Middle Eastern to fend for themselves. Mahmoud was directed into a room inside a grand building, where he took a seat. Waiting to be greeted by his hosts, or joined by a diplomat from the Ottoman Empire.

[Humalle]

Mecca, French-Occupied Arabia

General Lefourte saw the masses approaching his Command Center up the main street and scoffed at their idiocy. He turned to his Second-in Command, Lieutenant Fevout. "Bring up the machine guns. Mow down the scum." The Lieutenant nodded and then shouted for some other soldiers who came running up to the head of the street with a machine gun. They waited for the crowd to get a little closer before the order came. "FIRE!"

The machine gun burst to life as bullets began to sail away at the Muslim masses in waves and a number of French soldiers with rifles also fired. The Muslims were being mowed down by the wave as Lefourte organized squads to comb the city and route any resistance. His Imperial Majesty, Napoleon III had given orders for this city to be completely destroyed and they would do so as soon as they cleared the city of its inhabitants, either by killing them or forcing them out.

Teams of French soldiers began to comb the city, shooting any Muslim they came across, French citizens had been evacuated prior to the operation beginning. And propaganda was circulated through French-Occupied Arabia to influence the public that this was a reaction to a terror attack in Paris and another in Cairo.

[Insaeldor]

Emire Hussain Al Sayyid
City of Riyadh

The sun was barring down on the city as the sands shifted under my feet with the Palace in sight. I had returned from Misque where I gave a speech to the population about the events in Mecca and how one must Combat the evils taking place there, I cared not to think if it as it boiled my blood upon its inception into my consciousness. I instead continued my way through the city meeting with my people as a meeting was to start between myself and the two most powerful entities in the Middle East. The Persuans and Ottomans were to be in the city to discuss trade, war, and geopolitics with the Raping of Mecca at forefront of our discussion.

The people of the city were all worried and hardly any seemed happy. The Emirates population feared the French and British would try to invade and a few were deathly ill that try would attempt to destroy the Islamic Faith, others were angry that I hadn't gone in and destroyed the French the moment I heard of the sacking. And some Refugees from French Arabia begged for us to go in and liberate the area from French forces. All I could do was nod and tell them I was working on the situation, quote the Qur'an, and given them assurance that the Emirate would be protected to my last breath.

I made my way up the stairs of the Palace dressed in a traditional White Thawb, a white Keffiyeh with a black agal holding it in place, and a black Bisht worn over my Thawb. My dress was specific to this meeting and other than a western suit which I would ware to my visits in Europe this was as formal as I could get without wearing my coronation attire. As I made my way through the palace I came up upon my first guest, Foreign Minister Mahmoud Al-Ariik of the Persian Republic. I walked up to him and gave him a traditional Persian greeting.

"It's a pleasure to have you here especially on such short notice. How was your trip to the city, hopefully it was a pleasant one." I said showing him to the meeting room. The room was a small personal room with food set to a table again in a very traditional manner as well as coffee, tea, and Tobacco which was offered via the use of a Sheesha (hookah) were also provided in an attempt to make the conversation more relaxed and to facilitate interpersonal dialogue.

"Have a seat, let converse before our Ortoman friends arrive." I said taking a seat waiting for the other man of our discussion to arrive.

Hamza al-Ahsa
Mecca, French Arabia

I weaved my way through the city streets of Mecca as the sounds of gun fire could be heard engulfing the air of the city. I myself had a Marlin 1894 lever action carbine chambered in .44-40 Winchester. My brother Khalid was armed with a 1889 Danish Krag rifle as we both made our way through the streets of the city shooting at any Frenchmen we saw with anything in hand. We made our way up the stairs to a fairly tall building where my brother to work as a sharpshooter.

Upon reaching the top of the building we met up with two other fighters who we only knew as Muhammed and Ali. Muhammed was armed with a fairly modern shotgun and Ali had a revolver in hand. We all stood guard while Khalid broke a hole in the wall to the other room just big enough for him to put ad aim his rifle out and shoot out the window something people called a peephole technique we read about in a German book. I remember it was to give you a nice field of view out a window but also conceal your location far more effectively.

From what I heard Machine guns were being used indiscriminately by the French so sharpshooters were being used to help suppress the highly immobil machine guns and since we had command of the streets it made it far easier for us to take on these tasks as well as using the sewers to help move around the city plus there were rumors that fighters from Jeddah and Al Lith coming up to help surround the city although I didn't know if the French were to root out the movements if they were even happening.

"I see a machine gun nest, I'm taking the shot." Khalid said just before the roaring sound of his rifle dinged out in the room with Muhammed and Ali guarding the staircase and I took up guarding the window which lead to the door so we had two stages of defense.

"Taking another shot!" He said firing another round into the French lines. As I looked over trough the windo I saw two french soldiers moving down the road and I took two shots at them. The pace was so fast I couldn't tell if I had hit them or not but as I prepared for the next shot my rifles lever action jammed with a case stuck in the receiver.

I kneeled down to try and clear it but as that happen a loud volley of rifle fire riddled the room. I sunk my head into my lap to avoid the fire. Upon the end of the volley and the fire I raised my head up to see the room riddled with bullet holes. I first saw Muhammed and Ali rushing to get what was in the room but then I looked over to where my brother was only to see a bloody huddled mass of what was my brother... Yet I had no time to mourn as tears welled up in my eyes as Ali lifted me up and took me out of the room taking a secondary set of stairs.

"Come on! All of the fighters are converging on Masjid al-Haram. You need to get up and go!" He told just as bullets flew past our heads. I stared to run with the two rifle in hand as we descended into the sewers in order to hasten our advance to the Grand Mosque.

[The New Greek Republic]

Emire Hussain Al Sayyid
City of Riyadh"It's a pleasure to have you here especially on such short notice. How was your trip to the city, hopefully it was a pleasant one." I said showing him to the meeting room. The room was a small personal room with food set to a table again in a very traditional manner as well as coffee, tea, and Tobacco which was offered via the use of a Sheesha (hookah) were also provided in an attempt to make the conversation more relaxed and to facilitate interpersonal dialogue.

"Have a seat, let converse before our Ortoman friends arrive." I said taking a seat waiting for the other man of our discussion to arrive.

"The First Republic of Persian sees our involvement in this meeting necessary, we hope that some sort of agreement may be reached." Mahmoud said. "Before our Ottoman counterparts arrive, I must ask, the agenda of Persia today features hefty political weakening of the Ottoman Empire, while building that of both Riyadh and Persia. Along with this, we look to help the economical potential of the Riyadh economy and Persian economy as well. How does this sound to you?"

[Insaeldor]

Emire Hussain Al Sayyid
City of Riyadh"It's a pleasure to have you here especially on such short notice. How was your trip to the city, hopefully it was a pleasant one." I said showing him to the meeting room. The room was a small personal room with food set to a table again in a very traditional manner as well as coffee, tea, and Tobacco which was offered via the use of a Sheesha (hookah) were also provided in an attempt to make the conversation more relaxed and to facilitate interpersonal dialogue.

"Have a seat, let converse before our Ortoman friends arrive." I said taking a seat waiting for the other man of our discussion to arrive.

"The First Republic of Persian sees our involvement in this meeting necessary, we hope that some sort of agreement may be reached." Mahmoud said. "Before our Ottoman counterparts arrive, I must ask, the agenda of Persia today features hefty political weakening of the Ottoman Empire, while building that of both Riyadh and Persia. Along with this, we look to help the economical potential of the Riyadh economy and Persian economy as well. How does this sound to you?"

Emir Hussain Al Sayyid

"Well I can't say I would be devastated by a weakened Ottoman state I'd personally like their military stay in its present forum given current events. But once the French and possibly the British if they choose to get involved in the upcoming conflict the French so foolishly provoked. As for our nations economics are concerned im much more open to any sort of dynamic action on this front. With the recent oil findings on our Gulf Coast and Interior as well as rising infrastructure we are starting to develope a more modern economy. I'd be looking more for a fair trade economic partnership with the Persian government if that would be set for the agenda today." I said as pulled out a cloth map and placed it in my lap.

"But the issue is that to get to the European markets with out to much overhead we would need access to the Meditteranian which all possible options are ether controlled by the French of British which seems to put us in a predicament. Although the Chinese, Koreans, and Americans are potential customers all the money is sadly located in a continent that ether we can't get to or is simply to expensive to travel to and even then if we took the long route we only see a quarter of possible profits. I'd say if we really want our oil profits to exceed expectation we would need to end French control of the Suez. And that is were the power of the Ottoman military comes in." I took a pause to fold the map up and pass it to my Persian contemporary befit going back on about the current dealings.

"Understandably however the very openly expansionistic leadership of the Ottomans is worrisome but I'm sure if the Ottomans could potentially get their hands on both new Meditteranian ports in North Africa as well as ports to the Red Sea they would be more then happy to transfer over Western Persia to its rightful owners that being the Persian people and the government who represents them. However such a strategy would need both of you to be in full cooperation." I finished taking a hit of tobacco from the Sheesha exhaling it slowly from my mouth as tea was set in front of the Foreign Affairs Minister.

[The New Greek Republic]

Emir Hussain Al Sayyid

"Well I can't say I would be devastated by a weakened Ottoman state I'd personally like their military stay in its present forum given current events. But once the French and possibly the British if they choose to get involved in the upcoming conflict the French so foolishly provoked. As for our nations economics are concerned im much more open to any sort of dynamic action on this front. With the recent oil findings on our Gulf Coast and Interior as well as rising infrastructure we are starting to develope a more modern economy. I'd be looking more for a fair trade economic partnership with the Persian government if that would be set for the agenda today." I said as pulled out a cloth map and placed it in my lap.

"In fact, that is one of the points outlined in our agenda. We in Persia are looking to take every step deemed vital to economic prosperity, and we see Riyadh a very necessary aspect to the growth process of our economy. However, I warn you, our cooperation does not come at a modest price."

"But the issue is that to get to the European markets with out to much overhead we would need access to the Meditteranian which all possible options are ether controlled by the French of British which seems to put us in a predicament. Although the Chinese, Koreans, and Americans are potential customers all the money is sadly located in a continent that ether we can't get to or is simply to expensive to travel to and even then if we took the long route we only see a quarter of possible profits. I'd say if we really want our oil profits to exceed expectation we would need to end French control of the Suez. And that is were the power of the Ottoman military comes in." I took a pause to fold the map up and pass it to my Persian contemporary befit going back on about the current dealings.

"I think diplomacy should be our first option no matter what. If we may, I intend to propose that we reach out to the European controllers of the Suez with the intent of turning the Suez into a piece of international territory, not claimed be one side or another. Should diplomacy fail, I don't oppose taking further measures to pressure the French. Especially considering their heinous actions in Mecca, which the Persian government has already taken staunch measures to punish them for, I feel global support should be nothing but a small issue."

"Understandably however the very openly expansionistic leadership of the Ottomans is worrisome but I'm sure if the Ottomans could potentially get their hands on both new Meditteranian ports in North Africa as well as ports to the Red Sea they would be more then happy to transfer over Western Persia to its rightful owners that being the Persian people and the government who represents them. However such a strategy would need both of you to be in full cooperation." I finished taking a hit of tobacco from the Sheesha exhaling it slowly from my mouth as tea was set in front of the Foreign Affairs Minister.

"Again, I intend to not so much as cripple the Ottomans, but bring them dependent on us. I will remind you that Western Persia is not the only thing we hold in our interests and we would be more than willing to walk away from negotiations without West Persia. We require more investment from both the Ottomans and Riyadh to ensure our continued support of both countries will not go in vain."

[Kosovo12345]

Sultan Muhammad was awaken by his military advisers as they told him that they arrived in Riyadh. Getting out of the carriage and looking around, he could tell just by the city was built that this a new empire and maybe a weak one. 5 honor guards were right besides him, guarding every way to get to him in case there was would be assassins out there, and in fact he believed there would be some. The Persians would like to see him gone he thought with a smile, his open policy about more land worries them and that he loves, and so would the French, who would want a weak and unstable Ottoman Empire. However, he walked into the government building with no events and was led to the meeting room. There he saw the his Persian and Arabian counterparts and gave them both a little bow, before taking his seat. By their looks, they were no doubt talking about the Ottoman Empire, and he knew until Persia itself was weaken until they couldnt repair their empire, he would never trust them.

[The New Greek Republic]

Sultan Muhammad was awaken by his military advisers as they told him that they arrived in Riyadh. Getting out of the carriage and looking around, he could tell just by the city was built that this a new empire and maybe a weak one. 5 honor guards were right besides him, guarding every way to get to him in case there was would be assassins out there, and in fact he believed there would be some. The Persians would like to see him gone he thought with a smile, his open policy about more land worries them and that he loves, and so would the French, who would want a weak and unstable Ottoman Empire. However, he walked into the government building with no events and was led to the meeting room. There he saw the his Persian and Arabian counterparts and gave them both a little bow, before taking his seat. By their looks, they were no doubt talking about the Ottoman Empire, and he knew until Persia itself was weaken until they couldnt repair their empire, he would never trust them.

"Ah, honorable Sultan, it is a pleasure." Mahmoud said. "I am Minister of Foreign Affairs for the First Republic of Persia. The Persian government would like to inform you that we hope for comingued peace and cooperation between our two countries."

[Kosovo12345]

Sultan Muhammad was awaken by his military advisers as they told him that they arrived in Riyadh. Getting out of the carriage and looking around, he could tell just by the city was built that this a new empire and maybe a weak one. 5 honor guards were right besides him, guarding every way to get to him in case there was would be assassins out there, and in fact he believed there would be some. The Persians would like to see him gone he thought with a smile, his open policy about more land worries them and that he loves, and so would the French, who would want a weak and unstable Ottoman Empire. However, he walked into the government building with no events and was led to the meeting room. There he saw the his Persian and Arabian counterparts and gave them both a little bow, before taking his seat. By their looks, they were no doubt talking about the Ottoman Empire, and he knew until Persia itself was weaken until they couldnt repair their empire, he would never trust them.

"Ah, honorable Sultan, it is a pleasure." Mahmoud said. "I am Minister of Foreign Affairs for the First Republic of Persia. The Persian government would like to inform you that we hope for comingued peace and cooperation between our two countries."

"No no, the honor is mine, minister." Muhammad said as he stood up and raised his hand so he could shake the Persian's hand. At the same time, he was thinking on how this man did not even bow to him, a sign of certain disrespect.

[The New Greek Republic]

"No no, the honor is mine, minister." Muhammad said as he stood up and raised his hand so he could shake the Persian's hand. At the same time, he was thinking on how this man did not even bow to him, a sign of certain disrespect.

"Whenever you are ready, I'd like to start things off with laying out demands of Persia." Mahmoud said with an assuring smile.

[Insaeldor]

Emir Hussain Al Sayyid

"I absolutly understand the sentiment and what you wish to come out of here with. However I don't believe we can simply discuss this by our loansome. And don't worry the Emirate is fully commited to regional cooperation." I said testing the waters with the Persian who seemed to be a bit of a stonewall neither hostile nor inviting just study in his delivery. It was at about that time the Sultun of the Ortomans walked in. I got to my feet although my aging frame did make this a slow endeavor and bowed as I festered for him to take seat.

"It's a pleasure to have you hear, me and the Persian Foreign Minister were just discussing some importent talking points. That being of interregional trade policy, the current issue regarding the French and Mecca, and issues of international trade with the Europeans and hopes to internationalize the Suez. We'ed like to hear what you have to say if the subjects so we may start off this meeting." I told the sultan taking a sip of tea as my Sheeshes stood idly by still puffing slightly ready for my future use.

(OOC: sorry for the sort post guys got a lot going on as of late)

[New Decius]

Stadtschlosse, Berlin
Kingdom of Prussia
Greater German Empire

The announcer at the door of the Stadtschlosse took notice of both Oscar II and Anttoni and cleared his throat before announcing each man respectively. "Announcing His Royal Majesty King Oscar II of Sweden and His Royal Highness Prince Anttoni Alvar Lahti of Finland!" The announcer then bowed to the two men before ushering them forwards into the Entrance Hall. Several servants approached to take their hats and coats.

A door at the far end of the Entrance Hall in between the two stairwells leading up to the upper levels opened and a dozen men in the uniforms of Officers in the German Imperial Army entered the room. They formed two lines of six leading from the doorway they had just exited and stood waiting. Another announcer came forward and declared the entrance of yet another person.

"Announcing His Imperial and Royal Majesty, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia. Sovereign ruler of the Greater Reich." And so the ruler of the Greater German Empire entered the Entrance Hall, dressed in the garb of royalty divine. A pristine white uniform with black boots and gloves, a saber clipped to his belt, the Kaiser approached the first two guests to arrive at his event. The Officers saluted and snapped to attention the moment the Kaiser strode past them.

"Ah the first two to arrive." He approached both men and extended his hand first to King Oscar II and then to Prince Anttoni. "Welcome to Germany! I trust you both had a pleasant trip here?"

U-23, 5 Miles from Rathlin Island
Northern Irish Coast

A group of trout scattered as their formation was broken by the bow of a metal vessel plowing through beneath the waves. This vessel was the German submarine, U-23, assigned to patrol the Northern Irish Coast for Royal Navy activity so as to determine whether or not it was safe for the usual shipment of supplies to be delivered to the Anti-English rebels in Northern Ireland. Germany had been covertly supplying these insurgent groups since their formation in the hopes it would draw British attention away from Africa where the scramble for yet more colonies was still on.

The submarine cut its engines and lay still so that a transmission could be sent on the wire to these rebels. It took some moments but it was sent.

Code: Select all

Royal Navy activity negative-STOP-Shipment to be delivered as scheduled-STOP-The Freighter Ostmark will drop anchor at Rathlin Island-STOP-Shipment will include heavier weaponry than before and more supplies than prior shipments-STOP-Arrival of Shipment in six hours time-STOP-Usual signaling through lights utilizing Morse code to be conducted-STOP-Transmission ended

By heavier weaponry, such meant, though the rebels may not realize yet, that the German Imperial Army had approved delivery of over two dozen Maschinengewehr 08 machine guns to the rebels. In prior shipments, weaponry commonly was confined to the rifle and handgun classification of firearms. But the High Command wanted to be able to expand German efforts in Africa and a greater distraction to the British Royal Army would help them achieve just that.

[The Danish Confederacy]

Outside of the Stadtschlosse, Berlin
Kingdom of Prussia
Greater German Empire


Christian IX, House of House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg arrived outside of the the Stadtschlosse in a horse drawn carriage. He heard two other men being announced. He faintly heard "Finland" and "Sweden", which means that the enemies have arrived first.

Christian IX waited outside the Stadtschlosse for someone to usher him in. Never had he been beaten to Berlin by the Swedish and Finnish leaders! So, as some others who had came with Christian started playing a horn version of "Der er et yndigt land" to announce his arrival.

[Soviet Chernarus]

Republic of Hungary




"Neutrality, as a lasting principle, is evidence of weakness." - Lajos Kossuth

Stadtschlosse
Berlin
Kingdom of Prussia
Greater German Reich

Baráth was just nearing the Stadtschlosse when he came into view of a lone figure just outside of the Stadtschlosse. A bit surprised, as the President approached the figure, he recognized it to be King Christian IX of Denmark-Norway, one of Hungary's allies in the Europa Coalition. He seemed to be playing some sort of horn for some reason - Baráth thought it to be a bit odd, but he never said anything about. Thinking it rude to simply just walk up to him, Baráth figured that he might as well greet him, "Greetings to you, King Christian IX," He said with an air of familiarity, although this was really the first time they had met.

Messages

Republic of Hungary



To: Whomever it may concern within the Emirate of Riyadh
From: Prime Minister Kemény of the Republic of Hungary

While I realize that we have important religious differences and that our two nations have, for the most part, indifferent relations with each other, I have sent this message in the hopes of proposing an offer to you - Hungary, at least for now, will covertly supply arms, supplies, and even artillery to the Emirate of Riyadh. We view that with the recent French actions in Mecca and their disgusting attempts to provoke a war and to disturb peace in the Middle East as nothing more than barbaric, cruel, and inhumane. Hungary shall not sit idle while nations are allowed to massacre innocent people and destroy priceless religious and historical sites. We sympathize with your - and other Muslims - fight against the French colony in the Middle East and while we, for now, will not directly intervene militarily, feel that covertly supplying you with shipments of rifles, pistols, machine guns, and artillery will help your efforts in curbing French influence and expansionism in the Middle East as well as taking back what is rightfully yours. France for too long has been allowed to oppress the Muslims there and impose tyrannical rule on your fellow Arabs. We are also willing to provide training and even advisors to your military, should you be willing to accept it. This will only be the beginning of a struggle against French and British colonialism and imperialism in the Middle East. While I hope you at least consider my offer, I will understand if you choose to decline it. I patiently await your response.

With best regards,
President Kemeny of the Hungarian Republic

[The Danish Confederacy]

Republic of Hungary

(Image)


"Neutrality, as a lasting principle, is evidence of weakness." - Lajos Kossuth

Stadtschlosse
Berlin
Kingdom of Prussia
Greater German Reich

Baráth was just nearing the Stadtschlosse when he came into view of a lone figure just outside of the Stadtschlosse. A bit surprised, as the President approached the figure, he recognized it to be King Christian IX of Denmark-Norway, one of Hungary's allies in the Europa Coalition. He seemed to be playing some sort of horn for some reason - Baráth thought it to be a bit odd, but he never said anything about. Thinking it rude to simply just walk up to him, Baráth figured that he might as well greet him, "Greetings to you, King Christian IX," He said with an air of familiarity, although this was really the first time they had met.

(Christian IX isn't, a horn player is.)
"Greetings, President Baráth. It is my pleasure to make your acquaintance. If I recall, your nation is in the Europa Coalition, with Denmark-Norway.".
Christian IX thought Baráth looked like he had seen something odd or scary before.

[New Decius]

Stadtschlosse, Berlin
Kingdom of Prussia
Greater German Empire

The announcer ushered in both Baráth and Christian IX to announce their presence to the Kaiser and the rulers of Sweden and Finland. "Announcing His Royal Majesty Christian IX, King of Denmark and Norway." Servants moved to take the King's hat and coat. "And His Excellency President George Baráth of the Hungarian Republic." Again servants came to attend to the guest.

The Kaiser noticed the new arrivals and moved to greet both men, seeing as whilst Sweden and Finland were members of the Europa Coalition, Hungary and Denmark-Norway had been founding members of the alliance. Of them all, Germany had the closest relations with Hungary going back to when the Austrian Empire was finally destroyed.

"Gentlemen, welcome to Berlin. I trust you had a pleasant trip? And I trust that you enjoyed the sights of the city at this festive time." He then snapped his fingers and several servants came forward bearing platters upon which sat wine glasses and bottles of the finest Riesling. "Come let us have a drink while we converse."

[The Danish Confederacy]

Stadtschlosse, Berlin
Kingdom of Prussia
Greater German Empire

"I did have a good trip, thank you Kaiser."
Christian saw the Finnish and Swedish leaders, and feeling nothing but hatred between the two.
"I would gladly drink and converse. There are many things that pose possible threat to the Europa Alliance."

[Soviet Chernarus]

Stadtschlosse, Berlin
Kingdom of Prussia
Greater German Empire

The announcer ushered in both Baráth and Christian IX to announce their presence to the Kaiser and the rulers of Sweden and Finland. "Announcing His Royal Majesty Christian IX, King of Denmark and Norway." Servants moved to take the King's hat and coat. "And His Excellency President George Baráth of the Hungarian Republic." Again servants came to attend to the guest.

The Kaiser noticed the new arrivals and moved to greet both men, seeing as whilst Sweden and Finland were members of the Europa Coalition, Hungary and Denmark-Norway had been founding members of the alliance. Of them all, Germany had the closest relations with Hungary going back to when the Austrian Empire was finally destroyed.

"Gentlemen, welcome to Berlin. I trust you had a pleasant trip? And I trust that you enjoyed the sights of the city at this festive time." He then snapped his fingers and several servants came forward bearing platters upon which sat wine glasses and bottles of the finest Riesling. "Come let us have a drink while we converse."

Republic of Hungary




"Neutrality, as a lasting principle, is an evidence of weakness." - Lajos Kossuth

Stadtschlosse
Berlin
Kingdom of Prussia
Greater German Reich

"Er, yes. I am President George Baráth of the Republic of Hungary," He said, introducing himself. "I don't believe I've met you before, but-" He was abruptly cut off when the announcer ushered them into the Stadtschlosse. Baráth was welcomed in by the Kaiser, to which he greeted him back before taking his seat. While the President didn't normally drink, he thought it would be rude to refuse one, and took a wine bottle, taking a few sips just to be polite. "Thank you for your hospitality. Berlin is indeed a beautiful city - just a few minutes ago I was looking at the Hungarian pavilion for the Grand World Expo." He said, smiling.

[The New Greek Republic]

Emir Hussain Al Sayyid

"I absolutly understand the sentiment and what you wish to come out of here with. However I don't believe we can simply discuss this by our loansome. And don't worry the Emirate is fully commited to regional cooperation." I said testing the waters with the Persian who seemed to be a bit of a stonewall neither hostile nor inviting just study in his delivery. It was at about that time the Sultun of the Ortomans walked in. I got to my feet although my aging frame did make this a slow endeavor and bowed as I festered for him to take seat.

"It's a pleasure to have you hear, me and the Persian Foreign Minister were just discussing some importent talking points. That being of interregional trade policy, the current issue regarding the French and Mecca, and issues of international trade with the Europeans and hopes to internationalize the Suez. We'ed like to hear what you have to say if the subjects so we may start off this meeting." I told the sultan taking a sip of tea as my Sheeshes stood idly by still puffing slightly ready for my future use.

"If you don't mind, I'd like to start off." Mahmoud said, not wanting to waste time. Preparing papers to hand to the diplomats, he spoke softly," Whether you believe it or not, the First Republic of Persia is greatly invested in providing for regional unity and it pains me to see any division between us."

"Despite our yearn for our unity, Persia does not feel the same investment is being made from our counterparts in both the Ottoman Empire and Riyadh. With that said, we have various demands we'd like to make." Mahmoud said handing both men papers with the demands laid out. "We are open to negotiating these terms."

Official Document of the First Republic of Persia

• In the diagram above, the lands shown in the green will be given to Persia, while the dull yellow colored lands will be ceded to the Emirate of Riyadh
• The small dots represented by the color purple show proposed naval installations for the Persian navy in both Riyadh and the Ottoman Empire
• Persian naval bases, defined above, will be leased for 15 years until renewal is negotiated.
• The Ottoman Empire's military might will remain lower than that of both Persia and Riyadh as of January 1st 1903, unless the Ottomans are in a state of war.
• The Ottoman Empire will not begin research of an Air Force until January 1st, 1910
• Persia, Riyadh, and the Ottoman Empire will enter negotiations of a trilateral trade deal that will be later defined later this year.
• Drilling rights of 20% of both the Ottoman's and Riyadh oil supply will be exclusively sold to Persia.
• Persian banks will become the main creditor of both the Riyadh and Ottoman banks.
• Complete military exercises will occur between our three nations triennially.

[Kosovo12345]

Emir Hussain Al Sayyid

"I absolutly understand the sentiment and what you wish to come out of here with. However I don't believe we can simply discuss this by our loansome. And don't worry the Emirate is fully commited to regional cooperation." I said testing the waters with the Persian who seemed to be a bit of a stonewall neither hostile nor inviting just study in his delivery. It was at about that time the Sultun of the Ortomans walked in. I got to my feet although my aging frame did make this a slow endeavor and bowed as I festered for him to take seat.

"It's a pleasure to have you hear, me and the Persian Foreign Minister were just discussing some importent talking points. That being of interregional trade policy, the current issue regarding the French and Mecca, and issues of international trade with the Europeans and hopes to internationalize the Suez. We'ed like to hear what you have to say if the subjects so we may start off this meeting." I told the sultan taking a sip of tea as my Sheeshes stood idly by still puffing slightly ready for my future use.

"If you don't mind, I'd like to start off." Mahmoud said, not wanting to waste time. Preparing papers to hand to the diplomats, he spoke softly," Whether you believe it or not, the First Republic of Persia is greatly invested in providing for regional unity and it pains me to see any division between us."

"Despite our yearn for our unity, Persia does not feel the same investment is being made from our counterparts in both the Ottoman Empire and Riyadh. With that said, we have various demands we'd like to make." Mahmoud said handing both men papers with the demands laid out. "We are open to negotiating these terms."

Official Document of the First Republic of Persia

• In the diagram above, the lands shown in the green will be given to Persia, while the dull yellow colored lands will be ceded to the Emirate of Riyadh
• The small dots represented by the color purple show proposed naval installations for the Persian navy in both Riyadh and the Ottoman Empire
• Persian naval bases, defined above, will be leased for 15 years until renewal is negotiated.
• The Ottoman Empire's military might will remain lower than that of both Persia and Riyadh as of January 1st 1903, unless the Ottomans are in a state of war.
• The Ottoman Empire will not begin research of an Air Force until January 1st, 1910
• Persia, Riyadh, and the Ottoman Empire will enter negotiations of a trilateral trade deal that will be later defined later this year.
• Drilling rights of 20% of both the Ottoman's and Riyadh oil supply will be exclusively sold to Persia.
• Persian banks will become the main creditor of both the Riyadh and Ottoman banks.
• Complete military exercises will occur between our three nations triennially.

Suck my ass, Muhammad thought. 20% of his god damn oil prices going to Persia? All of Caucasus and East Iraq including Baghdad to Persia? Their banks would more or less control their economies? And to top it off, they want to cripple the Ottoman army and want THEIR bases on OTTOMAN land. Hell no, he thought, he would not to agree to any of these terms. He took a sip of some tea and spoke
"Sadly, I must reject all but one of these terms. The only term i do accept is the trilateral trade deal. And allow me to tell you why. I will not allow for my army to be crippled, i can not allow for Persian banks to de facto have control over the Ottoman economy, I could not let the Persians take over Baghdad, one of the first cities the Ottomans modernized and the jewel of our Middle East domains besides Damascus. And to stop our air plane research all together? To be honest to you, this sounds more like terms a victor would put to the loser, then terms put together for potential allies. I will however discuss the possible hand over of the Ottoman Caucasus (For him, those regions were full of unrest and a few key cities like Baku were not worth it) in exchange for French Egypt once France is kicked out. I also will accept the north Arabian lands that were be ceded to Arabia as long as 2 key Ottoman military bases stay intact and so do our oil pipe lines."

[The New Greek Republic]

Suck my ass, Muhammad thought. 20% of his god damn oil prices going to Persia? All of Caucasus and East Iraq including Baghdad to Persia? Their banks would more or less control their economies? And to top it off, they want to cripple the Ottoman army and want THEIR bases on OTTOMAN land. Hell no, he thought, he would not to agree to any of these terms. He took a sip of some tea and spoke
"Sadly, I must reject all but one of these terms. The only term i do accept is the trilateral trade deal. And allow me to tell you why. I will not allow for my army to be crippled, i can not allow for Persian banks to de facto have control over the Ottoman economy, I could not let the Persians take over Baghdad, one of the first cities the Ottomans modernized and the jewel of our Middle East domains besides Damascus. And to stop our air plane research all together? To be honest to you, this sounds more like terms a victor would put to the loser, then terms put together for potential allies. I will however discuss the possible hand over of the Ottoman Caucasus (For him, those regions were full of unrest and a few key cities like Baku were not worth it) in exchange for French Egypt once France is kicked out. I also will accept the north Arabian lands that were be ceded to Arabia as long as 2 key Ottoman military bases stay intact and so do our oil pipe lines."

"I am sad to hear that. May I offer my rebuttal. Your army is not being crippled Sultan, your military, according to official documents, is already lower than the Persian military. We ask that this remains this way so that our people's fears do not become a hazard to the security of the Ottoman people. As for banks becoming your main creditor, this is a wide definition. In practice, we don't care how much of a main creditor we are so long as we are. If you owe us 16% of your debts to is, and say 15.9% to Riyadh banks then we are fine so long as we are the top creditor overall. In regards to Baghdad, I am willing to compromise in this regard, would splitting the city in half be acceptable? I also understand your concerns over air research. Again, this is for the security of my people who already fear Ottoman invasion. Granted, a decade is a bit lengthy. We'd be willing to change this to 1905. Also, 20% of control over a select number of oil reserves is not that much in honesty. Say we are drilling from 4 reserves, and the total profit from them is $400,000. You receive $320,000 regardless. We find this to be a more than fair deal." The minister assured."

[Kosovo12345]

Suck my ass, Muhammad thought. 20% of his god damn oil prices going to Persia? All of Caucasus and East Iraq including Baghdad to Persia? Their banks would more or less control their economies? And to top it off, they want to cripple the Ottoman army and want THEIR bases on OTTOMAN land. Hell no, he thought, he would not to agree to any of these terms. He took a sip of some tea and spoke
"Sadly, I must reject all but one of these terms. The only term i do accept is the trilateral trade deal. And allow me to tell you why. I will not allow for my army to be crippled, i can not allow for Persian banks to de facto have control over the Ottoman economy, I could not let the Persians take over Baghdad, one of the first cities the Ottomans modernized and the jewel of our Middle East domains besides Damascus. And to stop our air plane research all together? To be honest to you, this sounds more like terms a victor would put to the loser, then terms put together for potential allies. I will however discuss the possible hand over of the Ottoman Caucasus (For him, those regions were full of unrest and a few key cities like Baku were not worth it) in exchange for French Egypt once France is kicked out. I also will accept the north Arabian lands that were be ceded to Arabia as long as 2 key Ottoman military bases stay intact and so do our oil pipe lines."

"I am sad to hear that. May I offer my rebuttal. Your army is not being crippled Sultan, your military, according to official documents, is already lower than the Persian military. We ask that this remains this way so that our people's fears do not become a hazard to the security of the Ottoman people. As for banks becoming your main creditor, this is a wide definition. In practice, we don't care how much of a main creditor we are so long as we are. If you owe us 16% of your debts to is, and say 15.9% to Riyadh banks then we are fine so long as we are the top creditor overall. In regards to Baghdad, I am willing to compromise in this regard, would splitting the city in half be acceptable? I also understand your concerns over air research. Again, this is for the security of my people who already fear Ottoman invasion. Granted, a decade is a bit lengthy. We'd be willing to change this to 1905. Also, 20% of control over a select number of oil reserves is not that much in honesty. Say we are drilling from 4 reserves, and the total profit from them is $400,000. You receive $320,000 regardless. We find this to be a more than fair deal." The minister assured."

And here are my final terms: you can suck my ass and run away, Muhammad thought. He took another sip of tea and spoke
"I will not allow your banks to do this, that you must understand. I can also not give up any part of Baghdad, and the Southern part of Iraq including Kuwait will remain Ottoman. In regard of airplanes, the Ottoman Empire already has a small but functioning Air force and will not allow for that to be taken down. And you will pay for the price of Ottoman oil like any other nations, even like allies of the ottoman empire"

[The Peoples East Africa]

King Oscar II shook the Kaiser's hand as they were introduced to each other. He certainly looked worthy of the title Kaiser. With his uniform and saber at his side, he looked like a man who would have led a cavalry charge 100 years ago.
''It is an honour to meet you Kaiser! I must say the trip was wonderful. Berlin's beauty is matched by none. It truly deserves to host this event.''

Oscar turned when he heard the new arrivals. It was Christian IX, and President George Baráth of Hungary! He rushed up to greet them, once the Kaiser did.
''Greetings my allies! It's good to see you two arrived here safely.''