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[Liecthenbourg]

Will review the apps later on tonight.

@Great Redosia, the more FNV memes you make the more powerful you become.

[Greater Redosia]

Will review the apps later on tonight.

@Great Redosia, the more FNV memes you make the more powerful you become.

My friend, I shall make all of them. You have given me power that not even Thanos can control. You have unleashed a beast upon the world and you will see all the memes that I can possibly make in the future.

[Ruskland-Preuben]

SHARP TOOTHPICK RATTLING

[Atrilan]

I was tempted to go Bulgaria, but the Americas look so damned fun at the moment.

[Vaterlandische Austria]

I was tempted to go Bulgaria, but the Americas look so damned fun at the moment.

This. I don't expect Americas to be filled this much.

[The New Kargintina]

Vermont I’m making you the greatest offer ever.

[Ruskland-Preuben]

Vermont I’m making you the greatest offer ever.

Hoo nelly this gon be good, Brits or French...

[Liecthenbourg]

-snip-

Molto bene, accepted.

[St George Territory]

Vermont I’m making you the greatest offer ever.

Hoo nelly this gon be good, Brits or French...

Choosing the French is a good way to cut off your access to the Atlantic via the St. Lawrence.

[Nea Byzantia]

Would I be permitted to create a Neo-Byzantine Empire (very strongly dependent on Imperial Russia), in control of Greece, Cyprus, Western Anatolia (say up to the Halys River)? A mixture of the Kingdom of the Hellenes and the Pontic State?

Also how far back can I go? Could I have Catherine the Great's "Greek Plan" to crown her grandson Konstantin as Byzantine Emperor, succeed?

[Kuhlfros]

Region and Number: Liangjiang #56
Nation Name: The Viceroyalty of Liangjiang
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[Krugmar]

Would I be permitted to create a Neo-Byzantine Empire (very strongly dependent on Imperial Russia), in control of Greece, Cyprus, Western Anatolia (say up to the Halys River)? A mixture of the Kingdom of the Hellenes and the Pontic State?

Also how far back can I go? Could I have Catherine the Great's "Greek Plan" to crown her grandson Konstantin as Byzantine Emperor, succeed?

No

Your choices for a (largely) Greek state is the Kingdom of the Hellenes, and for a mixed Pontic-Armenian state, the Pontic State.

Map changes will only be considered for territorial errors, not for new nations.

[Nea Byzantia]

Would I be permitted to create a Neo-Byzantine Empire (very strongly dependent on Imperial Russia), in control of Greece, Cyprus, Western Anatolia (say up to the Halys River)? A mixture of the Kingdom of the Hellenes and the Pontic State?

Also how far back can I go? Could I have Catherine the Great's "Greek Plan" to crown her grandson Konstantin as Byzantine Emperor, succeed?

No

Your choices for a (largely) Greek state is the Kingdom of the Hellenes, and for a mixed Pontic-Armenian state, the Pontic State.

Map changes will only be considered for territorial errors, not for new nations.

Fair enough. Would I be allowed to have the Kingdom of the Hellenes given a different name, to call it the Byzantine Empire, even though its essentially the Kingdom of the Hellenes? Could I have the Russian Tsars place Konstantin as "Eastern Roman Emperor", even though they don't have Constantinople?

[Krugmar]

No

Your choices for a (largely) Greek state is the Kingdom of the Hellenes, and for a mixed Pontic-Armenian state, the Pontic State.

Map changes will only be considered for territorial errors, not for new nations.

Fair enough. Would I be allowed to have the Kingdom of the Hellenes given a different name, to call it the Byzantine Empire, even though its essentially the Kingdom of the Hellenes? Could I have the Russian Tsars place Konstantin as "Eastern Roman Emperor", even though they don't have Constantinople?

No, the Kingdom of the Hellenes is loosely in the British sphere, while Russia has concentrated its efforts on Bulgaria. The Greek Revolution happened near enough the same as OTL, deciding upon a Hellenic nationality rather than Roman one.

[Nea Byzantia]

Generic Info
Nation Name: Eastern Roman Empire
Symbols:

Location: 19
Population: 5,000,000
Capital City: Mystras

Government Info
Government Type: Monarchy
Brief Explanation of Government: (explain all the complex/unique stuff that can't be described in the type section)
Ideology: Absolute Monarchy
Leader/s: Emperor Kostantinos XIII
Relations WIP

Population Info
Brief Description of your people: WIP
Religion: Greek Orthodox Christianity
Ethnicity: Greek
Main/Accepted Culture(s): Greek, Russian
Other Cultures: Albanian, Turkish, Bulgarian

Military Info
Army: WIP
Navy: WIP

Other Info
Brief Description of your Economy: WIP
Goals: WIP
History: WIP
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[Nea Byzantia]

Fair enough. Would I be allowed to have the Kingdom of the Hellenes given a different name, to call it the Byzantine Empire, even though its essentially the Kingdom of the Hellenes? Could I have the Russian Tsars place Konstantin as "Eastern Roman Emperor", even though they don't have Constantinople?

No, the Kingdom of the Hellenes is loosely in the British sphere, while Russia has concentrated its efforts on Bulgaria. The Greek Revolution happened near enough the same as OTL, deciding upon a Hellenic nationality rather than Roman one.

But isn't that awfully close to RL? Isn't that kind of boring?

[Nea Byzantia]

(Image)
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Teyrnas Unedig Prydain Fawr a Iwerddon
Rìoghachd Aonaichte Bhreatainn is Èireann
Ríocht Aontaithe na Breataine Móire agus Éireann

Generic Info
Nation Name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Symbols: Union Flag, Arms of Edward VII, Edward VII, God Save the King, Jerusalem
Location: 2
Population: 436,259,084
Capital City: London

Government Info
Government Type: Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Brief Explanation of Government: The United Kingdom possesses a system by which most executive and legislative power is vested within Parliament, along with the highest judicial functions in the House of Peers. The constitution is uncodified, but is largely followed as much as possible with the monarchy taking a largely ceremonial role as its guardian. The UK possesses many overseas territories which are not classed as either colonies or dominions, and these are considered separate entities from the UK but are under its control and jurisdiction. Its dominions: Canada, Australia and New Zealand, possess self-government though they are not equal to the UK nor are they sovereign. Colonies range in size from the vast Indian Empire to the many islands of the West Indies, and range also in terms of governance.
Ideology: Tories: conservatism, protectionism, unionism | Liberals: classical liberalism, free market, home rule
Leader/s: Edward VI, King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, Emperor of India
Prime Minister Arthur Balfour
Viceroy of India Lord Curzon of Kedleston
Prime Minister of Australia, Edmund Barton
Prime Minister of New Zealand, Richard Seddon
Relations

Interests
• Empire of Brazil - The UK and Brazil have largely had a good trading relationship and lacked territorial ambitions over the others territory. While Brazil's desire for hegemony over the Americas is worrying, it is not considered a threat to British power or trade in the region.
  
• Austro-Hungarian Empire - With the failure of the North German Confederation to counter the growing threat of France, Austria looks to be a firm ally. It mustn't do too well in a war against France, however, should it itself tip the balance of power.
• Emirate of Nejd - Strange fanatics and iconoclasts, but reliable and appreciative of British business and gold. Their pressure upon Egypt could be quite useful.
• Qing China - China presents an opportunity to many countries; a land of plenty with a failing government. To Britain the dynasty failing so soon would be a disaster. Governors must be bought, and the right people groomed for the next dynasty. Then they have our permission to die.
• Kingdom of Egypt - Many countries have a stake in the Suez, but none moreso than Britain. Egypt has been doing too well against the Ottomans and should be brought back into line. They also have some territories in the Levant which could prove useful to have.
• Joseon Dynasty - Japan was an excellent opportunity wasted. Until their revolution ends and they ask for their emperor to return, we shall look to strengthen Korea.
• Kingdom of the Hellenes - The Ottomans are failing and Bulgaria stands triumphant in the Balkans. The Greeks have always been our allies, and now that the Russians have chosen the Bulgarians, even moreso. We must work hard to secure the Pontic State for Greece, Russia cannot expand more.
Threats
• French Republic - The French threaten the stability of Europe which we have worked tirelessly to tend to over the past century. It's time for their revolution to end, permanently.
• Russia - The Autocratic Tsar was not amused by our moves in the Great Game, and harbours a resentment towards us. The issue of Japan and France, however, could present an opportunity for Russia to make itself useful to us.
• Republic of Japan - A wasted opportunity, and now a threat to our holdings in the east. We must direct Japanese aggression towards China and Russia, and when they are worn out end their revolution and restore their Imperial monarchs.

Population Info
Brief Description of your people: An Englishman's home is his castle; his castle now comprising one quarter of the globe. Autocracy, of monarchs and revolutionaries, known personally and through observing the world, has left the British elite satisfied with what they consider a perfect parliamentary system. The people themselves emerge into the twentieth century, eager to see the hardships of the industrial revolution and stunning expansion of empire translate into wealth and prosperity. But as Europe braces for war, and discontent in the dominions and India begins to rise, the English find themselves stretched thin amidst a vast, diverse, and much loathed empire.
Religion: The British Empire is religiously diverse, having become increasingly secular and tolerant over the years. In England and Wales the Anglican Church has continued a slow decline to the joint attack of secularism and evangelical dissension. The Scottish Kirk remains strong, but may soon follow its Anglican partner into decline. Ireland remains largely Catholic, though the Protestants, largely concentrated in the north, remain particularly politically and economically important. India, the birthplace of religions, is largely divided between the Hindu majority and the Muslim minority, though cultural and linguistic links between the two communities remain strong. The dominions are mostly majority Protestant, though Canada possesses a strong and vocal French-Catholic population in Quebec. Malaysia and Brunei profess Islam, though missionaries work hard in Sarawak to spread the word of Christ. In Burma and Ceylon Theravada Buddhism dominates, even as it has largely faded from its birthplace in northern India. Africa is the domain of missionaries, both Muslim and Christian, as a north-south divide becomes largely apparent. Jews are present both in the colonies and the metropole, where they form a sizeable, stable and largely indistinguishable community.
Ethnicity: Yes, pretty much all of them.
Main/Accepted Culture(s): English, Scottish, Welsh, Pan-Irish, Australia, New Zealander, South African (British), Rhodesian, Newfoundlander,
Other Cultures: West Indian, Pan-Indian, Tajik, Afghan, Balochi, Malay, Aboriginal, Maori, Pan-African, South African (Boer|Afrikaans), Yemeni, Burmese, Chinese, Somali, Polynesian, Micronesian, Melanesian

Military Info The British Army has had a reputation since the end of the Napoleonic Wars as a small but disciplined force, and over the 19th century upheld that standard over countless campaigns in Europe and the world. The disastrous First Boer War revealed weaknesses and decadence, and the British Army has since been undergoing reforms, alongside the Kitchener reforms of the Army of India.
Army:

• British Army - 247,432 regular troops, 246,000 territorial, 145,350 reserve (retired), 64,000 reserve (special), 215,000 reserve (national)
• Commonwealth Military Forces [Australia] - 28,923 regular troops
• Army of India - 155,000 regular troops, 18,000 Imperial Service Troops [Princely States]

Navy: It's the Royal Navy, and it's the early twentieth century. What more needs to be said? Due to British leadership in the Industrial Revolution it has an unparalleled advantage in shipbuilding capacity and resources, and with the Naval Defence Act, which formally adopted the 'two-power standard', it has put that to use.

The Royal Navy has 10 battlecruisers, 20 town cruisers, 15 scout cruisers, 200 destroyers, 29 battleships (pre-dreadnought design) and 150 cruisers.

Other Info
Brief Description of your Economy: The British economy is one of the strongest in the world, benefiting from its leading role in the industrial revolution, naval-backed mercantile enterprises, and access to nearly every market in the world. Raw resources from its dominions and colonies flow back into Britain, where they are refined into goods which are then shipped out and sold worldwide.
Goals:

• Ensure Europe remains divided, and the European states hostile to each other
• Diminish Russian presence in Central Asia and the Balkans
• Prevent further expansion of Brazilian power in the Americas and abroad
• Further consolidate and protect the Empire

History: The end of the 18th century marked the nadir of British power. Bankrupted from the Seven Years War, it was then humiliated by rebel militias who forged in the heat of anger a new nation: the United States of America. Britain was not forced from North America, the Canadas and Quebec having remained steadily loyal, now seeded with many loyalists fleeing the unstable and crumbling United States. The rebel country had quickly taken a sharp downturn, its hero of the revolution refusing to take either the monarchy or presidency. No troops ever arrived to relieve the British garrisons in the Ohio Territory, and with the USA ceasing to exist the territory relapsed to British control. British diplomats did their best to seed discord amongst the former Thirteen colonies, to turn them upon each other, though Britain was unable to take advantage of their discord.

A Corsican artillery officer had arisen from the chaos of the French Revolution to forge a new empire; Bonaparte's sword and Talleyrand's quill carved a new order, a new Europe. Britain fought on even when its continental allies fell one by one, until Napoleon gambled all upon Russia and lost. His second gamble, at Waterloo, was defeated by a joint Prusso-British effort. A new dawn was upon the Empire, and a young new queen: Victoria.

The East Indian Company had expanded rapidly in India after gaining control of Bengal. From controlling various factories upon the coast to commanding armies of sepoys, it had carved out an empire of its own. The Mutiny of '57 revealed to the UK's government the extent of the EIC's failure to govern the subcontinent, and it was brought under direct British control. Expansion continued as the Great Game heated up; Burma was conquered in the east, and Siam split in influence between the British and the French, while Britain gambled and, after several attempts, added Afghanistan to the list of princely states. Tensions with Russia remain high, but the road to India remains safe for now.

In the Americas both Canada and Laurentia, the state born out of the Ohio Territory, have confederated and become official dominions. Australia and New Zealand have also been granted the status, and with the conquest of the Boer States some believe South Africa is on its way to be granted home rule. Africa itself is now home to many empires, and Britain attempted to carve out land for a road from Cape to Cairo, but has found itself with a problem. Egypt is over-mighty, refusing British protection and instead making war upon the Ottomans, while the North Germans robbed Britain of Tanganyika.

Britain now finds itself at a crossroads. It rules one fifth of the world's population in one quarter of its territory, yet its safety and dominance is far from assured. France threatens the peace and stability of Europe, and few of the British establishment are eager for another Napoleonic fiasco. Discontent in India is rising, as an educated Indian elite begins to question Britain's future in India, and imagine a state of their own. And finally, but certainly not least, the Irish Question dominates British politics: Home Rule, or Union?

Will the splendour of the Victorian era end, or will the Edwardians usher in the apogee of the British Empire?
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Lol...No wonder you say I'm under "British Influence"

[Krugmar]

No, the Kingdom of the Hellenes is loosely in the British sphere, while Russia has concentrated its efforts on Bulgaria. The Greek Revolution happened near enough the same as OTL, deciding upon a Hellenic nationality rather than Roman one.

But isn't that awfully close to RL? Isn't that kind of boring?

-snip-

Lol...No wonder you say I'm under "British Influence"

Cool.

If you don't like any of the nations on offer, or that some areas and countries are more alternate or historically divergent than others, then you can always make your own AH rp with a powerful Byzantium. That would be very original.

If not, feel free to choose anything that does take your fancy. A Byzantium is not on the cards, however.

[Liecthenbourg]

Britain is the only realistic choice for the Hellenes because the Russians are favouring the Bulgarians. It makes logical sense that Greece would turn to Britain as a protector in that scenario.

I’d appreciate it if you’d listen to the recommendations of my Co-Op; he is only trying to help you.

[Nea Byzantia]

Britain is the only realistic choice for the Hellenes because the Russians are favouring the Bulgarians. It makes logical sense that Greece would turn to Britain as a protector in that scenario.

I’d appreciate it if you’d listen to the recommendations of my Co-Op; he is only trying to help you.

Fair point. My apologies. It was not my intention to be antagonistic; and I was unaware he was your co-OP. I apologize for my disrespect.

In that case, could I take control of the pro-Russian Pontic State?

[Krugmar]

Britain is the only realistic choice for the Hellenes because the Russians are favouring the Bulgarians. It makes logical sense that Greece would turn to Britain as a protector in that scenario.

I’d appreciate it if you’d listen to the recommendations of my Co-Op; he is only trying to help you.

Fair point. My apologies. It was not my intention to be antagonistic; and I was unaware he was your co-OP. I apologize for my disrespect.

In that case, could I take control of the pro-Russian Pontic State?

No worries, and I apologise for misreading any antagonism in your posts and responding antagonistically myself. The internet's lack of tone is an awful thing.

Certainly.

[Nea Byzantia]

Generic Info
Nation Name: Empire of Pontus
Symbols:

Location: 21
Population: circa 1,000,000
Capital City: Trebizond (Trabzon)

Government Info
Government Type: Monarchy
Brief Explanation of Government: (explain all the complex/unique stuff that can't be described in the type section)
Ideology: Absolute Monarchy
Leader/s: Emperor Demetrios I Komnenos-Romanov
Relations

Russian Empire: WIP
French Republic: WIP
Ottoman Empire: WIP
British Empire: WIP

Population Info
Brief Description of your people:
Religion: Greek Orthodox Christianity,
Ethnicity:Greek
Main/Accepted Culture(s): Greek, Armenian, Russian
Other Cultures: Turkish

Military Info
Army: 30,000 troops, 3,000 Russian Garrison troops; surplus equipment bought from Russia
Navy: 1 battleship (plus crew), makeshift fishing boats

Other Info
Brief Description of your Economy:Agrarian, Minorly Industrialized
Goals: WIP
History: In 1782, Demetrio Stefanopoli, a Greek from Corsica, who's family traced their origins to the old Byzantine Imperial family of Komnenos, received lettres patentes from King Louis XVI of France, recognizing his family's claim. During the madness and chaos of the French Revolution, in 1792, Stefanopoli and his family fled to St-Petersburg to the Court of Tsarina Catherine the Great (ruled: 1762 - 1796). After ingratiating himself to the Tsarina, and to her son, the future Paul I, Stefanopoli suggested the creation of a pro-Russian statelet in Pontus, with himself as "Emperor of Trebizond" - making use of the historical fact that the Komemnos Family ruled Pontus until the Ottomans conquered it in 1460. The Tsarina was enamoured with the scheme, and also recognized Stefanopoli's familial claim. She promised to install him as Emperor of Pontus as soon as she could. But unfortunately, other matters occupied her attention, and she died in 1796, her promise unfulfilled.

The Stefanopoli family remained in St-Petersburg, always near the Imperial Court, always hanging on to a hope. The marriage of Demetrios' grandson, Alexios, to a Romanov Princess in 1860 seemed to once again open the door. In 1881, Tsar Alexander II sent an expeditionary force to Pontus, and at long-last, the Greeks of Pontus were free! The Greeks and Armenians of Pontus rallied to the Russian cause and acclaimed Demetrios Komnenos-Romanov, the son of Alexios; and leader of the Expedition, as Emperor of Pontus.

Emperor Demetrios I (ruled: 1882 AD - present) focused his early reign on building up a Pontic military, comrpised primarily of Pontic Greeks, Armenians, and Russian volunteers; not to mention a 3,000 Russian force left in the strategic ports of Trebizond and Sinope by the Tsar. Emperor Demetrios also purchased a battleship from the Russians, for the Pontian Navy. The Emperor also devoted many resources to the creation of the Imperial Security Service (the Intelligence Arm of the State). The ISS was responsible for monitoring enemies of Pontus both foreign (Turkey) and domestic. Emperor Demetrios also encouraged foreign investment in his realm, from Russian, German and other companies, as Pontus was renowned for its large deposits of coal, and the export of nuts and other agricultural products. This allowed the Emperor to devote most of the State funds to Military and Intelligence. Although in the late 1890s, he began to undertake major public works programs; such as the construction of railroads. The Empire of Pontus maintained very good relations with its Russian patrons, but also strove to forge good relations with other regional Powers such as Persia and Egypt, so as to counter the Ottoman behemoth on its doorstep. Needless to say, the Emperor was very amicable with his fellow Greeks of the Kingdom of the Hellenes; proposing a marriage alliance with the King of Greece, arranging to marry his daughter to the Greek King's son.

Generally popular, and secure on his throne, the Emperor began to look to the faltering Ottoman Empire as both a source of opportunity, and also of great dread. The other Greeks of Anatolia were languishing under the Turkish yoke, still, and with the Sultan's grasp on power fading, the time to strike would be soon. But there was also the threat of revolutionary forces spreading into his otherwise peaceful realm; as major riots by striking factory workers in 1900, showed.
WIP

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Is my History up-to-par?

[Nea Byzantia]

Fair point. My apologies. It was not my intention to be antagonistic; and I was unaware he was your co-OP. I apologize for my disrespect.

In that case, could I take control of the pro-Russian Pontic State?

No worries, and I apologise for misreading any antagonism in your posts and responding antagonistically myself. The internet's lack of tone is an awful thing.

Certainly.

So is there any detail as to how and when the Russians secured the independence of Pontus, cause if not, I can always fill in the gaps.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demetrio_Stefanopoli

[Mifan]

Region and Number: North America, 31
Nation Name: Serene Republic of New York
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[Military Lands of the Scottish People]

Extreme Action must be taken against Jacobins. Time to prepare my volkstrum and kill revolutions all throughout the world