Dixie's Triumph [A-H] [CANCELLED] [OOC]

[Austria and Bavaria]

Dixie's Triumph
1885 Alternate History
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Lee's Maryland Campaign proved to be the decisive moment for the history of America, Northern General George McClellan being neither bold enough nor competent enough to prevent Jackson from capturing Harper's Ferry, nor to prevent the re-united Confederate Army from destroying the Army of the Potomac at the Battle of Sharpsburg. With nothing left in it's way, the Army of Northern Virginia soon laid siege to Washington itself, while Generals Dick Taylor, Nathan Bedford Forrest and Patrick Cleburne distinguishing themselves in the West; Taylor recapturing New Orleans, and Forrest and Cleburne distinguishing themselves in the Kentucky Campaign which culminated in the capture of Cincinnati. The Confederacy was quickly recognized by France, Britain, Austria, and Brazil, with the rest of the major powers to quickly follow. The January Uprising in Poland against Russia was successful, with Russian forces being decisively defeated, and Russia forced to sure for peace. The Polish and Lithuanian rebels declared the Commonwealth restored, and offered the throne to Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, who took the regnal name of Casimir V (after the Polish King Casimir the Great).


France's thriving trade with the Confederacy, as well as Confederate support for the Mexican Empire, helped bolster France's position of strength. When Prussia declared war against Austria and her allies in 1866, Napoleon III kept his promise to Austria, and French Zouaves swarmed across the Rhine. Prussia was defeated and forced to pay a heavy toll, losing the Rhineland to Hanover, Bavaria, Hesse, and Nassau, losing Silesia to Austria, losing the Saxon provinces to the Kingdom of Saxony, who also annexed nearly all of the minor Saxon Duchies, and ceding Schleswig to Austria, who then released Schleswig and Holstein as an independant duchy, placing Archduke Albrecht, Duke of Teschen on the throne. Bismark resigned in disgrace, and King Wilhelm abdicated in favour of his son, Crown Prince Frederick, who had opposed the war against Austria. Prussia's Italian allies were also forced to sign a pledge of twenty years of peace with Austria, and were also forced to recognize the independence of Sicily, which rebelled shortly after the Italian defeat, and restored to House of Bourbon.


Despite France's power, it was unable to continue supporting the Mexican Imperial effort in 1868. The Nobility of Mexico then appealed to the Confederate States, offering to allow the Confederacy to annex Mexico, so long as the Monarchy was retained. After much debate, the confederacy accepted, and an expeditionary force led by Nathan Bedford Forrest was dispatched to Mexico, followed by a full invasion force led by General Robert E, Lee. Despite initial opposition to the union, in particular the idea of a monarch, the South gradually warmed to the idea, especially since it fulfilled the old ideas of a "Golden Circle". States Rights were, of course, preserved, and the Imperial Court was moved to Richmond. Noble titles were given to the heroes of the War for Southern Independence, and French became the language of the upper classes.


Spain descended into chaos when the Third Carlist War broke out in 1872, which also ended friendly relations between Britain and France, with Britain supporting the Liberals, France the Carlists. The War eventually ended in stalemate, leading to the partition of Spain, with the Carlists controlling Navarre, Aragon, and Valencia. Russia's colonial venture in Alaska seemed to be failing, with the fur trade on the decline, and Russia considered selling the colony to France. However, the Russian Orthodox Church intervened, and convinced the Tsar to allow the Colony to be run by an Orthodox Bishop. The Tsar cautiously allowed them to proceed, and the Orthodox Church made good on it's promises to revive the fortunes of the colony. Meanwhile, the weakened United States lost control of the Pacific Coast as California declared independence in 1870 under the leadership of disaffected Union General John C. Fremont, and the Mormons of the Utah Territory proclaiming a Theocracy known as Deseret. In Asia, the Taiping "Heavenly Kingdom" of the Taiping manages to carve itself of domain in South China, while Japan siezed Taiwan and Hainan. Turkestan revolted under the leadership of Elihan Turghun Khoja, who was proclaimed as the "Mahdi", leading brutal raids against both China, Russia, and British India.


Meanwhile, Russia, withdrawing from Europe, won a series of stunning victories in 1877-1878 that led to the partition of a great deal of the Ottoman's territory. A Bonaparte was placed on the Throne of Bosnia, and a Romanov to rule Armenia. The Albanian Chieftains elected one of their own number to rule them, but are nevertheless close allies of Austria. Relations between Russia and Romania both soured, after Russia attempted to force Romania to cede Bessarabia in exchange for the Dobruja, which Romania rejected. A number of Irishmen, inspired by the Boers and seeking freedom, founded a Free State in Southern Africa, and were staunch allies of the Boers during their war with the English from 1880-1883, in which the Boers, armed with French Rifles, annihilated the hostile British forces in South Africa, forcing them to cede Natal and other former Boer lands. Shortly afterward, Transvaal and the Orange Free State signed the act of union, forming the "Boer Volkstaat". In the Americas, the CSA reconquered Central America, which had once been part of Mexico but had revolted after the collapse of the First Mexican Empire under Iturbide. The War of the Triple Alliance ended with Brazil and Argentina partitioning Paraguay. But now, the European Powers have begun to take a great interest in Africa, sending explorers and surveyors. Soon, the Scramble for Africa will begin.

CSA won the Civil War and became a monarchy after merging with the Second Mexican Empire.Austria won the Austro-Prussian War. The Russo-Turkish War resulted in the partition of Ottoman territories in Europe. Boers united into a single nation. Alaska is an autonomous protectorate run by the Orthodox Church. The Scramble from Africa is about to begin.

It is 1885, and the age of steam and industry is in full swing. The armsworks of France and Austria are the envy of Europe, while Britannia rules the waves with her mighty fleets. The Confederate States of America are the greatest agricultural power on earth, producing everything from wheat to corn, tobacco to cotton, rye to sugar, a vast agricultural empire spanning a quarter of the Americas. The Carlists in Spain stockpile arms and seek out allies, biding their time to reclaim the rest of Espana. In Africa, rugged Irishman and Boers carve out lands of freedom, but can they withstand the coming storm that is European Colonialism, for the powers of Europe have taken up a keen interest in the continent. Soon, European Explorers shall venture into the heart of darkness, to claim the bounties of Africa for God and King.

Hello and welcome to Dixie's Triumph, an Alternate History RP set in the year 1885, and a slightly crazy scenario at that. The point of divergence is 1862, in which Special Order 191 was not lost, and Lee's Maryland campaign was a massive success. Now, Twenty-Three years later, the Scramble for Africa is about the begin, and European Rivalries may boil over into outright war.

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Rules

1. The word of the OP (Me) and Co-OP (None atm) is law.

2. No Powergaming, Metagaming, etc.

3. Be polite, rudeness is not appreciated. Be considerate and kind towards your fellow players

4. Be reasonable and retain historical accuracy and realism.

5. Please, post regularly. Inactivity is what kills RPs.

6. Don't be too fast. Rome wasn't built in a day, and major changes do not happen overnight.

7. Please, use proper grammar and spelling. Typos and other errors are tolerable from time to time, but consistent poor spelling/ grammar is not acceptable.

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Accepted Nations

Austria-Hungary - Apostolic Hungary
Prussia - Tracian Empire
Denmark - Trotza

Reserved Nations
Confederate State of America - Austria and Bavaria
United States of America - Sanabel
Poblacht Na Èireann Nua - Conchabira
Deseret - Jamessonia
Joseon - Intermountain States
Boer Volkstaat - Great Confederacy Of Commonwealth States
Haiti - Arana
Empire of Brazil - The Portland Territory
Britain - Plessur

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[Sanabel]

Part of me is tempted to drop Sicily and take the US. Of course, that would necessitate dropping out of Edge of Tomorrow. Though I might do that.

But the US is just really calling me now.

[Austria and Bavaria]

Part of me is tempted to drop Sicily and take the US. Of course, that would necessitate dropping out of Edge of Tomorrow. Though I might do that.

But the US is just really calling me now.

Eh, US is in a pretty bad shape in 1885.

[Sanabel]

Part of me is tempted to drop Sicily and take the US. Of course, that would necessitate dropping out of Edge of Tomorrow. Though I might do that.

But the US is just really calling me now.

Eh, US is in a pretty bad shape in 1885.

That's why I want to play it. Heck, reserve it for me, will you?

[Austria and Bavaria]

Eh, US is in a pretty bad shape in 1885.

That's why I want to play it. Heck, reserve it for me, will you?

Alrighty.

[Sanabel]

That's why I want to play it. Heck, reserve it for me, will you?

Alrighty.

How are US relations with the Golden Circle?

[Intermountain States]

Reserve me Joseon

[Austria and Bavaria]

Alrighty.

How are US relations with the Golden Circle?

Rather frosty. There is some trade, especially on the Mississipi River, but Southerners tend to be disdainful of "uncultured" Northerners, while Northerners despise to "decadant" and aristocratic Southerners. War is unlikely though, especially given the South's lack of interest in Northward expansion, and the North's military weakness.

[Austria and Bavaria]

Reserve me Joseon

Gotcha.

[Sanabel]

How are US relations with the Golden Circle?

Rather frosty. There is some trade, especially on the Mississipi River, but Southerners tend to be disdainful of "uncultured" Northerners, while Northerners despise to "decadant" and aristocratic Southerners. War is unlikely though, especially given the South's lack of interest in Northward expansion, and the North's military weakness.

I plan on changing that ICly, as I plan on having a Populist Party presidency.

Though I do wish the US held the Washington Territory, as without it it's hard to gain enough electoral votes for the populists to win, and it butterflies away some of the Liberal Republicans' standpoints.

[Austria and Bavaria]

Rather frosty. There is some trade, especially on the Mississipi River, but Southerners tend to be disdainful of "uncultured" Northerners, while Northerners despise to "decadant" and aristocratic Southerners. War is unlikely though, especially given the South's lack of interest in Northward expansion, and the North's military weakness.

I plan on changing that ICly, as I plan on having a Populist Party presidency.

Though I do wish the US held the Washington Territory, as without it it's hard to gain enough electoral votes for the populists to win, and it butterflies away some of the Liberal Republicans' standpoints.

Military Weakness or the Poor Relations? You wouldn't want Partisan Rangers to raid Ohio and Indiana again would you now?

[Sanabel]

I plan on changing that ICly, as I plan on having a Populist Party presidency.

Though I do wish the US held the Washington Territory, as without it it's hard to gain enough electoral votes for the populists to win, and it butterflies away some of the Liberal Republicans' standpoints.

Military Weakness or the Poor Relations? You wouldn't want Partisan Rangers to raid Ohio and Indiana again would you now?

Normalizing relations. The Liberal Republican Party under president Horace Greeley will have pretty much convinced the public that losing the South was for the best.

[Sanabel]

How did the US lose the Washington territory? It was pretty solidly pro-Union.

[Arana]

Yes, oh my sweet bejesus yes.

Do we have to pick a country off the map provided, or can we make our own? Usually in this time period I do a revolutionary version of France.

[Tracian Empire]

May I reserve Prussia?

[Austria and Bavaria]

How did the US lose the Washington territory? It was pretty solidly pro-Union.

Because this RP is weird and Fremont was a very convincing bloke.
I can change it if you really want me to.

Yes, oh my sweet bejesus yes.

Do we have to pick a country off the map provided, or can we make our own? Usually in this time period I do a revolutionary version of France.

Sorry, gotta stick with the map and history provided.

May I reserve Prussia?

Sure.

[Arana]

How did the US lose the Washington territory? It was pretty solidly pro-Union.

Because this RP is weird and Fremont was a very convincing bloke.
I can change it if you really want me to.

Yes, oh my sweet bejesus yes.

Do we have to pick a country off the map provided, or can we make our own? Usually in this time period I do a revolutionary version of France.

Sorry, gotta stick with the map and history provided.

May I reserve Prussia?

Sure.

Could I start a revolution in France then? 1880s is a reasonable time for that to occur.

[Intermountain States]

According to the RP, it looks like France is in no trouble for a revolution to occur.

Another thing, the United States would be weakened from the loss of territories but there is one question I must ask, which American country would field the Gatling Gun and the Winchester Repeating Rifles?

[Arana]

According to the RP, it looks like France is in no trouble for a revolution to occur.

Another thing, the United States would be weakened from the loss of territories but there is one question I must ask, which American country would field the Gatling Gun and the Winchester Repeating Rifles?

It's France. There's always the possibility a revolution will occur

[Austria and Bavaria]

Because this RP is weird and Fremont was a very convincing bloke.
I can change it if you really want me to.




Sorry, gotta stick with the map and history provided.



Sure.

Could I start a revolution in France then? 1880s is a reasonable time for that to occur.

Why would there be one? Bonapartist rule has been successful, they have a vast colonial empire, the defeated Prussia, have numerous allies (notably Austria), and have thriving trade with the Confederacy.

[Intermountain States]

According to the RP, it looks like France is in no trouble for a revolution to occur.

Another thing, the United States would be weakened from the loss of territories but there is one question I must ask, which American country would field the Gatling Gun and the Winchester Repeating Rifles?

It's France. There's always the possibility a revolution will occur

Ah yes, maybe they should revolt because the government placed a tax on cheese

[Austria and Bavaria]

According to the RP, it looks like France is in no trouble for a revolution to occur.

Another thing, the United States would be weakened from the loss of territories but there is one question I must ask, which American country would field the Gatling Gun and the Winchester Repeating Rifles?

Both would probably have their own versions.

[Arana]

Could I start a revolution in France then? 1880s is a reasonable time for that to occur.

Why would there be one? Bonapartist rule has been successful, they have a vast colonial empire, the defeated Prussia, have numerous allies (notably Austria), and have thriving trade with the Confederacy.

Because it's their national passtime?

Also, socialists. There was rarely a time in the 1800s where they weren't willing to rise up. So they do. It starts out small, but the government's attempts to repress them create anger in the populace, and the revolution grows strong.

[Sanabel]

How did the US lose the Washington territory? It was pretty solidly pro-Union.

Because this RP is weird and Fremont was a very convincing bloke.
I can change it if you really want me to.

Yes, oh my sweet bejesus yes.

Do we have to pick a country off the map provided, or can we make our own? Usually in this time period I do a revolutionary version of France.

Sorry, gotta stick with the map and history provided.

May I reserve Prussia?

Sure.

Changing it would be great. Having urban areas on the West Coast affects a lot of history I'd like to have. And it isn't realistic for it to have gone the way of Oregon.

According to the RP, it looks like France is in no trouble for a revolution to occur.

Another thing, the United States would be weakened from the loss of territories but there is one question I must ask, which American country would field the Gatling Gun and the Winchester Repeating Rifles?

The Real America is still the industrial center.

I intend to have the beginnings of an American Renaissance as the RP begins, with the great industrialists harnessing the oil of Ohio and PA to reinvigorate the industry. The biggest goal will be a nationalized transcontinental railway.







Also, if the Confederacy is buddies with France, it only makes sense for the US to buddy up with Britain.

[Austria and Bavaria]

Why would there be one? Bonapartist rule has been successful, they have a vast colonial empire, the defeated Prussia, have numerous allies (notably Austria), and have thriving trade with the Confederacy.

Because it's their national passtime?

Also, socialists. There was rarely a time in the 1800s where they weren't willing to rise up. So they do. It starts out small, but the government's attempts to repress them create anger in the populace, and the revolution grows strong.

If you want a Socialist revolt I'd try Italy or one of the German States that found themselves on the losing side of the Austro-Prussian War. Greece is pretty mad atm too, after Albania and Bulgaria gained Epirus and Macedonia, respectively.