Youjo Senki RP (OOC, Open)

[Elysaia]

Alrighty. All of the sent in applications are accepted. Also, to the question of how are we gonna handle combat against each other's significant mage. The general idea will be that Being X keeps putting his hands into the mix so no one will actually die (unless you want them to). So for example Tanya is fighting the Japanese mage, neither would actually die but injuries may occur, stuff like that.

Alright, I kind of get it. Being X is just screwing around with everyone.

Before any of that, though, we need to make sure we all know what side we’re on in this war. Ari will side with the Empire, since that’s what Ildoa will likely do, but I’m not sure about Gracia, Suid-Afrika, or Akitsukushima.

[Kingdom of Tunisia]

Alrighty. All of the sent in applications are accepted. Also, to the question of how are we gonna handle combat against each other's significant mage. The general idea will be that Being X keeps putting his hands into the mix so no one will actually die (unless you want them to). So for example Tanya is fighting the Japanese mage, neither would actually die but injuries may occur, stuff like that.

How was my post?

[Kingdom of Tunisia]

Hey Tunisia, I see you’re putting a lot of RL nations into your first draft. For the sake of consistency in the roleplay, can you rename some of the nations in it?

Germany is known as ‘The Empire’, Britain is ‘The Allied Kingdoms’, Spain is ‘Hispania’, and Japan is ‘Akitsukushima’. We don’t really have a name for Africa otther than ‘The Southern Continent’, we have no names for the continents of Europe and Asia, or for the countries of India or China.

I’m trying to come up with names for the nations and continents in this universe, but I haven’t completed it fully yet. However, for Africa, I have found the name ‘Alkebulan’, the original African name for the continent if that helps.

No thanks, i'm alright with Suid-Afrika.

[Freed Lymonia]

This is where my love of history is useful for once.

South Africa tried to take back parts that Germany colonized in RL WW1, Gracia will probably be invaded by ildoa like in WW2, and Japan (too lazy to write) will probably remain neutral with us trying to sway them to our side. Or not, but Itd be a bit of a jerk move to leave them high and dry.

Or we could just say screw it and create something entirely new.

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Tunisia, your post is pretty fine, misnaming is no big deal.

[Elysaia]

Hey Tunisia, I see you’re putting a lot of RL nations into your first draft. For the sake of consistency in the roleplay, can you rename some of the nations in it?

Germany is known as ‘The Empire’, Britain is ‘The Allied Kingdoms’, Spain is ‘Hispania’, and Japan is ‘Akitsukushima’. We don’t really have a name for Africa otther than ‘The Southern Continent’, we have no names for the continents of Europe and Asia, or for the countries of India or China.

I’m trying to come up with names for the nations and continents in this universe, but I haven’t completed it fully yet. However, for Africa, I have found the name ‘Alkebulan’, the original African name for the continent if that helps.

No thanks, i'm alright with Suid-Afrika.

Fair enough. I just get picky about names, no need to worry too much.

This is where my love of history is useful for once.

South Africa tried to take back parts that Germany colonized in RL WW1, Gracia will probably be invaded by ildoa like in WW2, and Japan (too lazy to write) will probably remain neutral with us trying to sway them to our side. Or not, but Itd be a bit of a jerk move to leave them high and dry.

Or we could just say screw it and create something entirely new.

Tunisia, your post is pretty fine, misnaming is no big deal.

Or Akitsukushima will declare war on the Empire to take it’s Pacific Island colonies like in our timeline. But then again, this is a mix between World Wars One and Two. They might invade the Union with Gracia, and I’m likely going to invade Gracia, so that kind of puts me in with the Rusies against Akitsukushima. This might get confusing. Not unlike World War One.

[Hashkin]

No thanks, i'm alright with Suid-Afrika.

Fair enough. I just get picky about names, no need to worry too much.

This is where my love of history is useful for once.

South Africa tried to take back parts that Germany colonized in RL WW1, Gracia will probably be invaded by ildoa like in WW2, and Japan (too lazy to write) will probably remain neutral with us trying to sway them to our side. Or not, but Itd be a bit of a jerk move to leave them high and dry.

Or we could just say screw it and create something entirely new.

Tunisia, your post is pretty fine, misnaming is no big deal.

Or Akitsukushima will declare war on the Empire to take it’s Pacific Island colonies like in our timeline. But then again, this is a mix between World Wars One and Two. They might invade the Union with Gracia, and I’m likely going to invade Gracia, so that kind of puts me in with the Rusies against Akitsukushima. This might get confusing. Not unlike World War One.

RIP my country

[Elysaia]

Fair enough. I just get picky about names, no need to worry too much.


Or Akitsukushima will declare war on the Empire to take it’s Pacific Island colonies like in our timeline. But then again, this is a mix between World Wars One and Two. They might invade the Union with Gracia, and I’m likely going to invade Gracia, so that kind of puts me in with the Rusies against Akitsukushima. This might get confusing. Not unlike World War One.

RIP my country

Hey, I’m playing Italy! You won’t die that easily.

[Hashkin]

RIP my country

Hey, I’m playing Italy! You won’t die that easily.

I sold you guys rifles too

[Elysaia]

Hey, I’m playing Italy! You won’t die that easily.

I sold you guys rifles too

Well, Greek equipment was inferior to Italian equipment, but honestly, I think I outclass your tiny, pitiful little Slav country in every way.

(Especially when it comes to managerial incompetence. Italy can’t do in six months what Germany can do in a damn week.)

[Hashkin]

I sold you guys rifles too

Well, Greek equipment was inferior to Italian equipment, but honestly, I think I outclass your tiny, pitiful little Slav country in every way.

(Especially when it comes to managerial incompetence. Italy can’t do in six months what Germany can do in a damn week.)

I think I'll eb fine if I got the *cough* Rus Union *cough* help *cough*

[Welfresio]

Großherzogtum von Dakia

Rei publicae statu, nihil rei publicae!

Name: The Grand Duchy of Dakia

History:

Formed by uniting the countless city and electorate states from the Ost-Dakian-Konföderation (East Dakian Confederation, the first step to unite all Daki peoples in a common union, but decentralized leadership) The united territories immediately embarked in an ambitious plan of reform and liberalism under the Grand Duke. Centralization, and economic prosperity dominated the early
age of the country, until he abruptly died in 1901, and with having no family, a regent council was established.

Then, came decline when the Regency was established. Countless bickering and discussion over petty issues regarding the succession controversially for two decades, from height, weight to even their facial features. This anarchy was followed with economic mismanagement and depression ultimately led to a family related to the First Duke to step in and rule the country. in the early 20's.

Sweeping reforms and progress has been noted, but to stabilize the economy and improve technology, foreign aid came mainly by the West, including several Republican-backed modern factories to increase production. But as they signed an alliance with the Republic due to diplomatic pressure, they went into war, and then, disaster struck.

This was seen as a chance of redemption, and most of his generals that were against his reforms were instantly replaced with more, loyal and better equipped due to western advisers landing into the country after this alarming defeat. Thanks to reserves and drafting they have shored up a defense against the Empire, and a stalemate has quickly set in as commanders learned the hard way how to entrench.

Military: The Herzöge Besitzen Streitkräfte von Dakia (Duke's Own Armed Forces of Dakia) has currently over 900,000 men in its ranks, however, the huge numbers are nearly useless with the fact that the military is outdated but efforts are now mounting to combat and eliminate this problem.
The standard rifle of the Herzöge Eigene Armee (Duke's Own Army) is the Repetieruhrbüchse 19/22, its real life equivalent of the Mannlicher 1895.

The Herzöge Eigener Kriegmarine (Duke's Own War Navy) is relatively large, but outdated. Two dreadnoughts and one battleship is in service, as well as 8 light cruisers, 9 heavy cruisers and finally over 33 destroyers including smaller ships varying different roles. The HEK has over eight Sturmmanöver-Seebataillons, guarding both the coast and important military installations dotted across the country.


Government: Constitutional Monarchy, headed by a certain Staatskanzler named Sorin Gertrut while the Parliament is composed of the Staatlich-Bevölkerungsgruppe (National Common Assembly).

Noteworthy figures: Grand Duke Gabriel Adalgar Aurel von Habicht-Hölzer (G.A Aurel von Habicht-Hölzer),the Duke ruling over the country, he is known for spectacularly removing each and every element of conservatism within his administration, he is also famous for reversing the policy against mages and magic in particular.

Where is the nation?: Romania-Hungary (guessing from the map)

Anything you think you should add?:

The capital city is: Mokohlütze (Green Plains) in Dakian, the city is located in real-world Bucharest.

[Arvenia]

Name: Ottoman Sultanate
Flag: Same as IRL
History: The Ottoman Sultanate was formed by a tribe after years of tribal warfare on what it currently occupies. The state was considered the "sick man of Europe", having attempted to invade Europe. It flourished (or prospered) during the Early Modern Period. It wasn't until the 19th century that the state began facing conflicts both externally and internally. In the 1850s, it lost Crimea to the Rus' Union and it's ethnic minorities revolted in the 1890s, leading to creation of death squads called the "Hamidian Guards". That created many resistance movements such as the Fedayi, the Irgun and the .
Economics: The Ottoman Sultanate both expands and strengthens it's economy through fiscalism and conquest (military expansion), heavily favouring agriculture over manufacture and commerce.
Military: The Ottoman military has 1,500,000 personnel. The branches includes the Ottoman Army, the Ottoman Navy, the Ottoman Air Force, the Jandarma (Ottoman Gendarmerie), the Karakol (military intelligence) and elite soldiers called "Janissaries".
Government: Islamic Constitutional Monarchy Under Military Junta (headed by a Sultan and a Grand Vizier)
Noteworthy figures?: Ibrahim Kolağasi (Gallipoli Ripper)
Where is the nation?: Turkey (includes Armenia, Cyprus, Iraq, Syria, Bulgaria, Eastern Greece and other territories controlled by Turkey during WW1)
Anything you think you should add?: Ibrahim Kolagasi is the Ottoman Sultanate's high-ranked equivalent to Tanya, being dubbed the "Gallipoli Ripper".

[Welfresio]

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its LITERALLY the Ottoman Empire but plastered in the universe of Youjo Senki, why does your history abruptly end?

[Elysaia]

Name: Ottoman Sultanate
Flag: Same as IRL
History: The Ottoman Sultanate was formed by a tribe after years of tribal warfare on what it currently occupies. The state was considered the "sick man of Europe", having attempted to invade Europe. It flourished (or prospered) during the Early Modern Period. It wasn't until the 19th century that the state began facing conflicts both externally and internally. In the 1850s, it lost Crimea to the Rus' Union and it's ethnic minorities revolted in the 1890s, leading to creation of death squads called the "Hamidian Guards". That created many resistance movements such as the Fedayi, the Irgun and the .
Economics: The Ottoman Sultanate both expands and strengthens it's economy through fiscalism and conquest (military expansion), heavily favouring agriculture over manufacture and commerce.
Military: The Ottoman military has 1,500,000 personnel. The branches includes the Ottoman Army, the Ottoman Navy, the Ottoman Air Force, the Jandarma (Ottoman Gendarmerie), the Karakol (military intelligence) and elite soldiers called "Janissaries".
Government: Islamic Constitutional Monarchy Under Military Junta (headed by a Sultan and a Grand Vizier)
Noteworthy figures?: Ibrahim Kolağasi (Gallipoli Ripper)
Where is the nation?: Turkey (includes Armenia, Cyprus, Iraq, Syria, Bulgaria, Eastern Greece and other territories controlled by Turkey during WW1)
Anything you think you should add?: Ibrahim Kolagasi is the Ottoman Sultanate's high-ranked equivalent to Tanya, being dubbed the "Gallipoli Ripper".

Granted, the Ottoman Empire apparently still exists in this universe, but you do know the premise of this Roleplay, right? It’s fantasy World War One, where every country is at least paralleled. This is just kinda lazy, like you ripped most of it off Wikipedia. Granted, it doesn’t look done yet, but at least try to have it confirm a little more to the world of the roleplay. Lymonia might not be as particular, but I am, because this app is just really uninspired at juncture.

Also, Hashkin has already made territorial claims on all of Greece, and there has not yet been a Gallipoli. It’s just everyone against the Empire.

[Elysaia]

Name: Ildoan Kingdom|Regno Ildoano
Flag:

History: Descending from the core region of the ancient and advanced Romulan Imperium that once ruled the Continent and it’s waters before collapsing under the strain of religiously fueled infighting, foreign invasion, and plagues, young Ildoa lays claim to a vast cultural, military, and territorial legacy left to her by her forefathers in the days of legend. Unfortunately, this has historically made her the target of foreign powers looking to claim the legacy of the Imperium, specifically for it’s former capital city, Romula.

For over a millenium Ildoa was fractured and broken just like her mother country, and carved up in spheres of influence or by territory between the Empire, Francois, and the Eastern Remnant of the old Imperium. Over time these countries began to lose power in Ildoa or fight amongst themselves, granting Ildoans more and more freedom and independence in the process, even if they remained divided between city states, theocracies, and petty kingdoms. In the time leading up to it’s true independence, Ildoan writers and scholars made monumental contributions to culture and science during the Renaissance, pioneering new schools of thought which influence nations around the world to this day.

Militarily reunified under one King following 1300 years of fracture and division, it has risen anew following the Industrial Revolution, and has reconquered all territory that has historically been viewed as part of Ildoa, and even more in the Southern Continent to satisfy it’s eagerness to reclaim ancient lands. However, this has naturally brought upon it the ire of the Allied Kingdoms and the Francois Republic, feuding heavily with both over colonial influence and territorial boundaries.

Actions on part of the Allied Kingdoms and the Republic denying them their hard fought territory and refusing to recognize them as the country’s proper borders, along with the economic embargoes that come with occupying these borders put the Ildoan government, which was at this point totally dependent on the prices of foreign goods and resources, in a disastrous position. With an ailing economy, growing civil unrest, and rising partisan radicalism among the populace, a new movement would step onto the political stage, known as the Mason’s Party, promising to revive the economy and restore order to the divided nation. With few other attractive alternatives, Ildoans swept them into office and established their leader, Bernardo Masone, as Praetor of Ildoa.

Rearming the military and nationalizing various privately owned businesses that fell apart during the Ildoan recession, the economy has indeed begun a steady recovery, and thanks to this much of the dissent which plagued the country years prior has mostly dissipated. Yet, for both the Empire and the Republic, an armed and rising Ildoa on their southern borders comes with unpredictable implications for both, for as the the old vestiges of imperial glory return to the once forgotten country, so too will it’s drive to war and reclaim that lost glory.

Economics: The Ildoan economy is a mixed bag, with great focus placed on industry, arms manufacturing, and consumer goods, however the country retains a rather large agricultural base, especially in the southern reaches. The country is famous for the wine and cuisine that comes from these regions, though there is a significant disparity in wealth between the rich and industrial north and the poorer agrarian south, which also sees much lost revenue thanks to organized crime.
Military: The Royal Ildoan Army stands with 1,000,000 men in active service and an additional 250,000 in reserve. This number includes about 25,000 Mages. At juncture, technology and mechanization in ground units is not up to par with the Empire, however they are slowly and steadily modernizing. The standard issue rifle is the Carcano Modello 1891. (Uniform)
Government: Centered in the capital of Romula, the Ildoan government is nominally a constitutional monarchy, with power shared between the King, Praetor, and Senate, though the country has seen the Praetor assuming more and more power for himself in lieu of growing pro-war and nationalist sentiments among the populace. Thus, the country has slowly transitioned from monarchy to a constitutional dictatorship.
Noteworthy Figures: The Praetor, Bernardo Masone, the King, Valentiano di Schiavo, and for the purposes of this roleplay, Ari Vyssini, the acting commander of the Royal Air Force’s 13th ‘Lupa’ Battalion.
Where is the nation?: OTL Italy, with circa 1920 borders.
Anything you think you should add?: The major religion of the Continent, or at least it’s first organized church, began in Ildoa, and so it’s citizens are quite religious, and proud of it.

[Elysaia]

Hey, Lymonia, when do you think you could get the IC up?

[Freed Lymonia]

Probably within the week. If not sometime like tomorrow then definitely in the weekend

[Riysa]

Let's shake things up a bit:

Name: Greater Cham Republic, or more simply Cham Republic/Cham.

History: With the collapse of the old Atrak Uthmani Empire from its war debt and political weakness, the territory of Cham and the Fertile Crescent became de facto independent, along with many of its former territories. In its wake, the Picard Agreement signed by the Kingdom and Republic guaranteed the creation of Arab nations in the region, as both a goodwill gesture, and reward for their help in fighting the Atrak. These nations would be de facto independent, but fall under the "protection" of either the Kingdom or the Republic, with the land divided into into either nation's spheres of influence. Furthermore, they would be constitutional monarchies, ruled by a family originally from southern Arabia, not from the Cham region. With the rise of nationalism and republicanism in the Arabian peninsula, this was a dangerously unpopular setup.

At the same time, both the Republic and the Kingdom begun to have disputes over the future of the region. The Republic, displeased with their old rival's increasing power in the region, changed their stance and begun preparations to annex their region as a full-fledged colony. News of this leaked to the populace, and the outrage was tremendous. Immediately, the Kingdom of Cham was overthrown by a coalition of military officers and technocrats, followers of the famous nationalist Adnan Sukari, with the backing of a significant portion of the population. Dragging the hated king out of his palace, they formed a court which only took 20 minutes to hand out their verdict, and in that same day executed him publicly as a "traitor and imperialist collaborator". The fledgling kingdom only lasted four months.

The Republic, in fear of losing its grasp over that region, went into overdrive, while the new junta-ruled Cham Republic prepared for the invasion to come. A couple of battles occurred, with the Republic reaching the town of Maysaloun. Before they could finish, however, the war on the Continent heated up, forcing its attention elsewhere. This reprieve undoubtedly saved the Chamis and their nation, and gave them the time they needed to find partners around the world. Surprisingly, the USA proved to be a willing friend, the populace having anti-colonialist and anti-monarchist sentiments, and sympathizing with Cham. Soon after, its eastern neighbor underwent a similar revolution, and after months of negotiation, joined together to form one Republic, fulfilling the nationalist dream that many had waited for for so long.

Now, on the back of older infrastructure, and with the help of both its well-educated technocrats and foreign support, the Greater Cham Republic has undergone heavy industrialization. Using revenue from its petroleum exports and light industry to finance its growth, it imports whatever it can't build itself. With a strong economy, a modernizing military, and a continent consumed by war, the opportunities are endless.

Economics: Primarily based around petroleum, textiles, and agriculture. Petroleum forms the majority of exports overseas. Textiles for export are generally made of the high-quality "Egyptian" cotton, silk, or wool, and the agricultural products exported are tomatoes, nuts (pistachios and almonds), citrus fruits, apricots, olives, and apples, as well as some grain. Additionally, a small pharmaceutical industry exists.

Military: Roughly 250,000 across all branches, I'll link an ORBAT later. Equipment is mostly self-made and designed, but some advanced components as well as the machinery to make them are imported from elsewhere. Note - no magic is used, due to the strong traditions of the area. Instead, religious faith, and a lot of firepower take its place.

Government: Unitary republic, ruled by a military junta led by General Nael Khayyal. Technocratic in nature.

Noteworthy figures? (Like how the empire has Tanya): None really, unless you count the junta in power. Maybe someone will pop up later.

Where is the nation?: Modern day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, and Iraq.

Anything you think you should add?: This is a bit of an experiment with a "what if" scenario, where the nationalists seize power while the notFrench are distracted elsewhere. IRL, the Kingdom of Syria, its real life equivalent, lasted for just over four months before the French came in and annexed the Levant, not having to worry about a world war on their border.

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So, for technology, I'm a bit confused on what level we're using...from what I've seen, this universe appears to be equivalent to early WW2?

[Aldrevaktare]

Moved to different account

[Freed Lymonia]

To simplify this, anyone playing a nation on the map is accepted, plus Cham. The RP is gonna be in a Discord, so TG me for the link

EDIT: so is the Canada substitute

[Boreal Ursalia]

Name: The Socialist Federal Republic of Ursalia

Flag:

Language: Frenglish (Merging of French and English primarily in favor of English)

Leader: William Baruch Kingsley AKA WBK (Prime Minister, People's Unity Party)

Capital City: Montréal
Currency: Ursalian Pound
Motto: "Fidélité, égalité, fraternité"

History: The same timeline as our world Canada until 1859. The Quebec Pacification War begins. Charles Monck, 4th Viscount Monck leads a milita to pacify Quebec(Canada east our world at this time). The ensuing conflict results in victory for the Viscount. The following surrender results in the cultural assimilation of non-English-speaking native and french populations into an ethnically and culturally homogenous Canadian(Ursalian) French-English Protestant population through a process of forced breeding programs, education, paternalization, religious indoctrination, seizure of children and placing them with English families . By the year 1864 the country forms a federal government,with limited powers to provinces and its own "dominion". Newfoundland joins with Canada, The territory is now called Newfoundland and Labrador. Cultural homogeneity having been achieved. As apart of the federalization of Ursalia, a deal is struck on its behalf by the Allied Kingdom for the purchase of Alaska. Alaska becomes a territory of Ursalia. Rusian and American settlers are welcomed to stay if they accept Ursalian culture. Due to this Alaska purchase, Ursalia also gained a Non-aggression pact with the Rus empire.



Economics: The economic system is a form of dirigist capitalist economy where the economy is capitalist while the state plays a strong directive role, as opposed to a merely regulatory one. The state uses substantial state-directed investment, indicative economic planning, and establishment state enterprises and the links of private companies through the status of "national champions" in strategic sectors of the economy.
It has strong unions, a social safety net, national health insurance, tuition-free public universities while most universities are non-profits. It has currently achieved an unprecedented economic and demographic growth. The strong economy of Ursalia has earned it the name "North America's Northern Light". The public sector is used both as an investor and as a catalyst for economic development and innovation.
The government of Ursalia has two sovereign wealth funds, Hopewell Holdings and the Government of Ursalia Investment Corporation (UIC), which are used to manage the country's reserves. Government-linked and owned corporations play a large role in the economy. State ownership is prominent in strategic sectors of the economy. The Ursalian Patriotic Fund is a considerably large financeer of the military The Fund takes donations from individuals and businesses to support soldiers and their dependents, during and after wars.

Employees in Ursalia are automatically enrolled in trade unions, which are responsible for negotiating baseline salaries for the industries they represent.

Military:The Ursalian Armed Forces(UAF), also known as Her Majesty's Armed Forces are military services tasked with the defence of the Ursalian Dominion. 746,000 troops serve in the Ursalian Royal Army. Due to the shear effectiveness and deadliness of its army in combat, The empire call's Ursalian Army troops "storm troopers". It's Marine Commando Regiment is 2,500 strong while its navy consists of 12,000 members.



Government: Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy. The parliament consists of two houses: the House of Commons (representatives appointed by region) and the House of Labour (representatives appointed by profession/trade includes seats for student union and an unemployed representative)



Noteworthy figures? (Like how the empire has Tanya): Laila Arcand (Major General, mage, "The Mountain Lion")



Where is the nation?: Canada and Alaska

[Elysaia]

Speaking of maps, we need one at this point to keep track of the accepted countries.

[Elysaia]

So, for technology, I'm a bit confused on what level we're using...from what I've seen, this universe appears to be equivalent to early WW2?

It’s a mix of both, really, though the time period (mid-1920s) corresponds more to World War One. There are WW2 Era rockets, tanks, and aircraft, but WW1 Infantry weapons are still mostly in use.

[Riysa]

So, for technology, I'm a bit confused on what level we're using...from what I've seen, this universe appears to be equivalent to early WW2?

It’s a mix of both, really, though the time period (mid-1920s) corresponds more to World War One. There are WW2 Era rockets, tanks, and aircraft, but WW1 Infantry weapons are still mostly in use.

Good, that sounds like 1939 to me just wanted to make sure that I shouldn't be planning to fight V1s and IS-2s/Tiger IIs.

[Elysaia]

It’s a mix of both, really, though the time period (mid-1920s) corresponds more to World War One. There are WW2 Era rockets, tanks, and aircraft, but WW1 Infantry weapons are still mostly in use.

Good, that sounds like 1939 to me just wanted to make sure that I shouldn't be planning to fight V1s and IS-2s/Tiger IIs.

Well, the Empire will be getting V1s in the middle of the war, though they’re used less for bombardment and more for advanced deployment of Mages behind enemy lines.

But then again, World War One or Two weaponry is kind of irrelevant when faced against flying wizard lolis.