Kaiserreich 1936 IC [OPEN TO ALL]

by **Nieblham** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:04 pm

Story:
Germany has won the First World War and became a global hegemon. They fought off the Soviets and made Russia a republic and all seemed perfect. Germany grew from victory and the spoils of war. France and Britain fell to Syndicalism, Italy collapsed into three new nations. Germany gobbled up their empires while they were distracted. Now in Jan 1936 American syndicalists have revolted against the new administration while the South has risen once again. The writing is on the wall for Germany; if America falls to Syndicalism, there might be no way to stop the rest of the new world from falling.

ONLY THESE NATIONS ARE PLAYABLE
THE GOAL IS TO THE PLAYER WITH THE MOST CLOSELY COMPLETED OBJECTIVE
Major Powers and their objectives

Imperial Germany (requires activity): Prevent the spread of Syndicalism and prevent France from gaining power while also protecting your empire.
Commune of France (requires activity): Spread Syndicalism and beat up Imperial Germany and liberate French North Africa
Union of Britain: Spread Syndicalism and regain control of British Empire
Japan: Control the Pacific ocean area, prevent China from Reuniting,
USA(requires Activity): Reunite the Union after the 2nd American Civil War (player can choose either a Dem or GOP Head of state controls light blue states at RP start)

Secondary powers (all major powers must have a player before they can be picked)
American Union State:The south will rise and conquer the US then conquer the gulf of Mexico (controls Dark blue)
Syndicate States of America: Preserve the revolution, and decide to spread the revolution in the Western Hemisphere, or support the Internationale (controls red states)
Canada (houses old British Gov in exile): Prevent the spread of Syndicalism and secure the British Isles for the Old gov and secure the British Empire
Russian Republic: Either Conquer the East, conquer territory lost in WW1, or consolidate power and gain stability.
Kumintang (Ma Clique): reunite China under a nationalist banner
Qing Empire: Reunite China under Imperial Rule
Republic of France (in North Africa): Reconquer the Homelands
Austria-Hungary: Reunite the empire
Republic of Italy: Reunite Italy under a Republic
Socialist Republic of Italy: Reunite Italy under a Socialist Republic
Kingdom of Two Sicilies: Preserve independence
Ottoman Empire: Consolidate power and regain control over Arabia
Brazil: Prevent Argentina from gaining power in South America and prevent the spread of syndicalism in South America. Also don't die to monarchists
Argentina: To, as the Military Junta, consolidate power to secure the dictatorship and to defeat the Syndicalist Republic of Chile, and to secure control over Uruguay
Syndicalist Republic of Chile: To spread syndicalism throughout South America and especially into Argentina.
Pacific State Alliance (Cali, Washington, Hawaii, and Oregon): Preserve american interests in the Pacific and, if the Union fails in the civil war, prevent the spread of the winner to the rest of the former USA.
Sweden: WILDCARD! play as either the Monarchy or Syndicalists politicians. As the Monarchy: Restore absolute power and the Kalmar Union. as the Syndicalists: Spread Syndicalism across Scandinavia and Europe.

Rules:
No god moding, No meta gaming, and Mods rules are law with Nieblham having final ruling, must be accepted to post.
Requires activity means at least 1 post per week
THERE WILL BE EVENTS the map and list above are only of playable nations but as the RP develops other nations will make moves and things will happen.
As more players join more nations will be added
Time scale is what the modgods say
IC will be out once all major nations have a player
Please give warning if you need to leave the RP so the mods can take over your nation.
Nukes can be achieved but requires massive industry, resources, and a scientific community (bonus points to China if they get a nuke)
Military stats will be set for each nation when we accept you into the RP
Players can TG the mods “SECRET” moves that they don’t want to be known publicly. The TGs will be used to create events.
If you want information on the other nations in the world please ask in the OOC thread
Mods are: Nieblham, Vahn, and Sobe
1 division can occupy 3 provinces on the world map that are adjacent at 1 time!
it takes time for those provinces to fall to the occupier.
You can have more than 1 division on the same group of 3 provinces.
In an event of a war the players involved MUST reveal to the mods the locations of all military divisions.

The date is April 1937
(from the 4th to the 4th of May) will be Jan-Dec 1937

by **Nieblham** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:07 pm

The world had watched the American election the past year with anticipation. A four way race between the GOP, democrats, syndicates, and Union party. The election was a spectacle felt the world over. France and Britain rejoiced at the spread of the revolution into the new world while traditional states like Germany and Austria watched in silence. Finally election day had came and the electoral College had produced a winner; John Garner from the Democrat party. Yet the spectacle wasn’t over yet, John Garner had won with a minority of the votes. Many governors and state legislatures called out against the electoral college yet no action was taken by Congress or the Hoover administration.
Following the Inauguration of President Garner 6 states have pulled out of the Union calling themselves Syndicate States of America. Meanwhile another 8 states have left the Union under the leadership of Huey Long calling themselves American Union States. The world is stunned at this violent turn of events. Will American democracy fall? Will Garner be able to hold onto power with a split Congress? The Syndicates have sent a force of passionate men to the east.

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The SSA has sent 1 garrison division into western Missouri and 1 garrison division into Northern Wisconsin. 2 infantry division have marched into New York State while a 3rd infantry division has entered West Virginia. The new government has also started a mobilization effort calling upon the workers to join them and have started a war drive as the government takes control of factories.

by **Nieblham** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:41 pm

The news of the American civil war has started quite the stir in Japan.
On one hand it could help direct American attention away from the Pacific
On the other hand the Syndicalist America would be very very bad.
Despite this good (or was it bad?) news, Japan had more important things to worry about. The Qing Empire in China still resisted Japanese control, Russia was slowly regaining it's strength, and then there was India.
India was at that awful location, both far away and yet close at the same time. If the degenerates in Bharatia ever gained power across all of India that would be most unfortunate for Japan. The Prime minister Inukai Tsuyoshi resolved to start small and wait for the right moment to strike. He sent an imperial courier to meet with with the the President of American Philippines Manuel L. Quezon with the following message:

The Empire of Japan has been most alarmed at the turn of events in America. If there is anything we can do in assistance to the Philippines in this trying time we would be most willing.
Signed Inukai Tsuyoshi.

Yet the courier would not travel alone. The empire would have spies, acting as merchants and travelers, to spread anti-American and pro-Japanese propaganda. The Prime minister hoped this would force the philipines to hopefully declare independence from the US but only time will tell.

by **Cassinopa** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 10:18 pm

Germany had done the impossible, and dethroned three of the greatest empires the world had yet seen. Collapsing, and then later supporting the Russians, who had ruled over the largest contiguous empire in the era, the French, who had once almost dominated all of Europe, and the British. The British, who once the sun never set on, had, in the dusk's light of WW1, seen a looming star closing on the horizon of their empire.

Now, Germany stood unopposed, triumphant, the ruler of all before her. In the collapse of the British and French empires, a massive colonial empire for the Germans had been carved, from Malaya, to Mittelafrica, to China. In europe, Mitteleuropa brought immense profit to Germany, and the Reichspakt ensured German military dominance. Ukraine, Flanders-Wallonia, the UBD, and others make up the German economic bloc.
Afar, the German colonies are large, and plentiful. Mittelafrica manages all of central Africa to bring profit to Germany, while in china the AoG exerts massive influence over the eight provinces, giving as close to German control as is possible while still being independent. Even with such a glorious empire, there are still so many opportunities to explore. Perhaps Portuguese Africa could be brought into the fold, as so many Mittelafrican dignitaries desire. Or, perhaps, the AoG's influence in china could be enhanced, finally allowing Germany to acquire a crown jewel of the east to match the control over India Britain once had. Speaking of that tarnished jewel, are there even opportunities to be found there, in the Princely states? Perhaps a Britain could be pulled to establish control over the weak confederation?

Or maybe something closer to home. Switzerland and Norway, while both staunchly refusing to betray neutrality during and after the war, are slowly starting to chafe between the Mitteleuropa they are not members of, and the Internationale, which will not trade with such non-revolutionaries. Under increasing pressure from the Syndicalists, perhaps they will finally decide to align with the proper order in europe, with a bit of prodding. Even closer, Sweden, Finland, and The Netherlands are already Mitteleuropan, and, through friendly diplomacy, with a healthy dose of fear from the Syndicalists and Russians(though the latter aren't really looking so fear-worthy at the moment), will decide to join the big happy family of Europe. The old allies could even perhaps be convinced to lock arms again, depending on the circumstances. Unfortunately, Germany seems to have by far gotten the best post war deal, and the rest of the old Central Powers are working on their own problems. Austria with an unruly empire, Bulgaria with the rest of the Balkans, and the Ottomans with a ruined governmental system, immense debt, and hungry neighbours. Spain, as per the norm, is falling apart. With both the French and German anti-militarism in the way, however, it is unlikely much help will be able to be sent to the Iberians. Italy is, to be frank, not a going concern for Germany. Too many other nations have a stake in the area for proper German influence, and even then, Germany has better things to do at the moment than try to break into the traditionally Austrian and French brawling zone, especially after the Italian betrayal in the war. And lastly, there is Poland. After the German Liberation, Poland was still wary. German troops have permission to move through, and the Poles are in Mitteleuropa, but they have staunchly evaded joining the Reichspakt, and opinion of Germany with the Poles is still a mixed game. While some are for aligning with the alliance who nearly surrounds them, as Germany certainly would like, there are still a good many who would rather see Poland take a position of seizing back all lost lands. With the upcoming election of Poland's new king, one way or another, a path will be set.

And yet, still, still! storms brew. German exhaustion after the Russian civil war and the Weltkreig allowed radical "Syndicalists" to take hold in France, and soon after, in the British Isles. At the time, Germans reacted with glee, picking up many of the collapsing empire's colonies, but now... Now, Two nations seething with revanchism sit on Germany's western front. Across the globe, they ferment revolutions, trying to spread their Ideology of hate to good nations all over. And, to make it even worse, the Syndicalists have not simply put old enemies on hold. Japan continues to angrily eye up German colonies in the east, envious of what she thinks should rightfully belong to her. In china itself, The Qing, though officially aligned with Germany, still seek to escape the yoke and retake their birthright. Even the old Entante, while mostly occupied with the Internationale, harbour a dislike for Germany(though, perhaps this can be overcome...) Nationalism is slowly beginning to burn in Mittelafrica, and in europe, some of the German aligned stated who were made that way through the end of the weltkreig still want to break their perceived chains, and Russia, while weak, still is a large state with the potential to come back for what she has lost. However, so long as the Economy stays strong as it has for so long since the Weltkreig, everything should be fine. Germany will continue to be unmatched, so long as the money continues to flow....

And now, In America a new threat rises. If Syndicalism were to take hold in the New world, who knows what consequences that would have?

by **Sobeiska** » Sat Mar 17, 2018 12:28 pm

The New York Times

GENERAL MACARTHUR SEIZES CONTROL OF US GOVERNMENT : THE CONSTITUTION SUSPENDED!

MacArthur addressed Congress today, suspending the US Constitution, and removing an unpopular president from power. This signals the dire nature of the situation our United States rest in, MacArthur refuses to recognize just as President Garner, the existence of the American Union State and the Combined Syndicates of America as states, and therefore they are criminals, despite still being Americans.

He addressed as follows

"Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, and Distinguished members of the Congress:

I, Major General Douglas MacArthur, am sorry and saddened to announce that in name of national and internal security, the Constitution of 1789 has been temporarily suspended. A ruling council has been established by myself as Chief of Staff of the United States Army, consisting of myself, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Leahy, and Commandant of the Marine Corps Lieutenant General Holcomb. Both halves of Congress shall continue as an advisory body to this Governance Council, and shall approve all laws passed by the council. Gentlemen our nation faces the dark specter of Socialist agitation... I will not allow them to seize power and destroy our great nation."

General MacArthur despite only just taking power has already pushed several laws through Congress, which is quickly appearing to be a rubber stamp organization. Of particular note are the Emergency Security Act and Militia Act of 1936, the former gives MacArthur the formal authority to arrest the members of so call 'un-american organizations', meanwhile the Militia hopes to establish several divisions of so called 'Semi-Regulars' in the D.C. area. Officially this is to increase security around the capital, but it is likely that it was intended to help secure MacArthur's hold on the city, and thus the government. In total it is planned to bring some 90,000 men under arms, and MacArthur's direct control.

General MacArthur also called for all true allies of Democracy, and all enemies of Leftist aggression to come join the U.S in its war against the Syndicalist scum. He made special note to Canada calling it "next on the block for a Syndicalist subjugation". He promised that if the Syndicalists are not defeated, we could see the world forever changed. "We must defeat the Red Menace, convincingly. So that the idea may never rear its ugly head again in our United States, forever indivisible, under god"

THE SITUATION AS ADDRESSED BY THE EMERGENCY COUNCIL

The situation is dire, DC is on the brink of capture, and our forces are dispersed, while Pennsylvania moves an open target, the US Army digs in, in preparation.

Admiral Leahy in conjunction with Lt. General Holcomb have suggested a marine operation.

Whatever the U.S decides to do in the future militarily is a wild card in a wild situation

THE DISPERSION OF US FORCES AGAINST THE TRAITOROUS CSA, AND AUS

by **La Federacion Venezolana** » Sat Mar 17, 2018 8:57 pm

The Russian Republic

"The great questions of the day will not be settled by means of speeches and majority decisions but by iron and blood." -Otto Von Bismarck

Russia has seen better days, no one questions that, but the time for Russia to rise once more has come. After a humiliating string of defeats in the Great War, revolution ignited in Russia. Protests begin in the urban centers of Russia that cried out for ending the war and changing the government. The morale of the Russian army fell dangerously low due to mounting casualties and the loss of territory that desertion became rampant. Tsar Nicholas II would be forced into abdication after a worker's strike in Petrograd paralyzed the capital and the generals begged the
Tsar to abdicate. The February Revolution overthrew the Russian monarchy and put in place a weak coalition of political groups that made up
the "Provisional Government." This coalition would not last long though as the continued lack of victories on the war front and the endless economic hardship brought challenges for power from their partner in government, the Petrograd Soviet. Fighting in the streets between the two parties and a supposed coup by a general would prove to only foreshadow the war to follow. The Russian Civil War was inevitable by now.

The Russian Civil War

While the Bolsheviks held much of the Russian land they still had not won as their enemy had started to pop up everywhere and thus the "White Movement" was born. The White Movement was still quite weak and unable to defeat the Bolsheviks in any major way until the signing of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk made major waves of outrage against the Soviets. This outrage proved to be useful to the White Movement as their numbers grew rapidly and the new German puppet states proved to be far from friendly with the Soviets. 1918 proved to be a turning point in the war as Soviet numbers dropped due to desertion after the Brest-Livosk Treaty and Vladimir Lenin was assassinated by a disgruntled Soviet revolutionary. By late 1918, the White army had taken much of the Russian south, Ukraine, Siberia, the Baltics, and the Far East. The White army wouldn't truly start beating the Soviets until the spring of 1919, however, where successful White campaigns would continue into the summer culminating in the capture of Ufa. The Congress of Ufa finally unified the White Movement in name and in fact as they named Admiral Aleksandr Kolchak supreme commander under the condition that all factions end any remaining ties with the Entente. The end of 1919 would spell the end for the Soviets though as the White army captured Petrograd, then the Russian heartland, then Moscow, and finally accepting the Bolshevik Surrender on January 22nd, 1920. The new government had no choice but ratify the Brest-Livosk treaty that was left to Alexander Kerensky as he had returned to become president in the new republic.

The Russian Republic

The Russian Republic managed to miraculously survive despite numerous threats on every side mostly due to German mediation. A national revolt in East Karelia was fixed with the signing of the Treaty of Tartu which gave Petsamo to the Kingdom of Finland but allowed Russia to hold onto East Karelia and prevented a full-scale war which was something Russia could not afford at the time. Kerensky's diplomatic abilities managed to allow Russia to keep good relations with the new countries that came out of the civil war. However, easternmost Siberia was lost to the Japanese and their puppet, former White General Semyonov, which sadly meant losing the port of Vladivostok. In 1924, civil war became a threat again as a coalition of capitalists, disgruntled officers, Cossacks, and the remnants of the Czech legion attempted a coup on the government. This coup failed however and a majority of the conspirators were executed or captured but the remaining Cossacks managed to declare independence down south as the "Don-Kuban Union." Since that the government has tried to get a stronger grip on the country and fix the economy as both were devastated in the civil war. The remaining socialists continued to hold considerable power in the republic as they are one of the few major parties. The Socialists Revolutionaries and Kadets were governed under an uneasy alliance by Kerensky and maintaining their power by electoral manipulation and a lack of any real opposition that could do much to the voting.

1936 and The Black Movement

The SR and Kadets realized their mistakes however in December of 1935 when two men met Kerensky as he stepped out of his car with pistols raised. They fired three shots into the President yelling "Death to the traitor!" as his security detail ran to protect him. One of Kerensky's assassins was killed by an agent but the other fled into a crowd of people that had heard the shots and went to investigate. Kerensky would live for another two days before succumbing to his wounds. The political power and the iron grip that the SR and Kadets had held on the republic fell with Kerensky as the fifty SR and Kadet senators chosen by Kerensky were no longer in office. The new President of the Russian Republic was to be decided in two weeks after Kerensky's death and the SR and Kadets no longer had their complete control. This is when a small but vocal party, The Black Movement, which was unofficially endorsed by Pyotr Wrangel who was nicknamed "The Black Baron" leading to the party's name gained power. The leader of the Black Movement was Vasili Arkhipov who began his political career by hijacking socialist rallies with his own groups and turning the rally into positive press about his movement. Vasili would begin to bribe and threaten his way up the political ladder in the Senate as he gained more and more seats for his party or ensured that his party would receive votes from the other senators. When the day came for Kerensky's successor to be voted on and subsequently announced, Vasili and his Black movement party won 98 votes with only two voting for other parties. Vasili quickly began to consolidate power as the military took more control under Wrangel's lead. The execution of hundreds of former Soviets and their revolutionaries began as Vasili began to speak about how he was going to get the economy back into working order. Vasili was fast with his first few days in office however as he reinstated the Zemstvos to start working on the economy and he gave Wrangel complete jurisdiction over how the military was to advance its doctrines as to end the conflict between Russia's generals that had been going on for too long over the new doctrines. Wrangel began an infrastructure project that would benefit the civilian economy as well as make it easy to mobilize the army and he listened to the advice of General Shatilov who had similar ideas but a few differences and more importantly, connections to new commanders that would prove useful as the Russian military lacked competent commanders. The most recent update is about a speech that Vasili gave only two days ago that carry a few important messages to the outside world. Vasili called for the Russians oppressed by the oligarchy of Cossacks in the Don-Kuban Union to rise up, he called for the Russian allies in the western German states to look back to home as it grew once more under his reign, and finally, he called Transamur a state led by cowards and traitors. A few days before this speech there were unconfirmed reports of Russian military equipment being smuggled into the Don-Kuban Union for rebel groups alongside more unsubstantiated reports of Russian meddling with ethnic groups in Alash Orda (A puppet of Russia) to create some more tension in the region as to possibly inspire a full Russian takeover of the region.

by **Nieblham** » Sun Mar 18, 2018 9:44 am

Prime minister Inukai Tsuyoshi stared down a map of the world. He and the generals contemplated every action, every outcome, every battle on that map. They waited in silence for a minute, then another, and a third danced away. One of the generals checked his pocket watch.
The door flung open, the Emperor walked into the room. Everyone else stood up immediately as the Emperor made his way to his seat. He sat down gracefully and said, "please continue."
Inukai cleared his throat and looked at the other generals, "The new President of Vasili has called Transamur 'a state led by cowards and traitors.' As such the Imperial army has increased it's divisions in the area. In china the civil war continues between the Qing Empire and Ma family. We believe the Qing empire is receiving weapons from Germany. There are plans being developed to invade the Qing empire but none are currently planned. We have chosen to assist the Ma family in the civil war by offering surplus weapons and artillery to them at a discount, so long they swear allegiance to you."
Inukai took a moment to breath before General Hideki Tōjō stood up and spoke, "The Civil war in America has resulted in a military dictatorship. I would suggest we use this time to move on the Philippines."
Inukai stood back up, "No! The Americans still have their navy stationed at Hawaii. This is not the most opportune time!"
For a moment the two men stood there staring at each other before the Emperor spoke, "The Philippines will be brought under our control,"
A frown grew on Inukai's face but the Emperor continued, "but we still are not aware if the civil war will last long or be short lived."
Inukai sighed, coughed, and readjusted himself. "Finally we have sent couriers to the Princely Federation in India. There we offering to create the Non-aligned alliance. An alliance designed to prevent both Syndicalists and Imperialists from invading the Princely Federation. If they accept Japan and the PF will increase trade and Japan will be allowed to station a small fleet and troops in the PF."
The Emperor stared down at the map of the world, "yes that is fine. Now I will take my leave."
The generals once again stood up and bowed as the Emperor walked away.

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Back at his office PM Inukai relaxed in his chair before realizing there was a new folder on it. He rolled his eyes before realizing it was from Riken Institute requesting funds for a cyclotron. That facility was designed to study atomic energy. With the Empire currently as peace Inukai signed the request form but informed the Institute that if war were to break out their funds could be cut.

by **Vahn** » Sun Mar 18, 2018 9:12 pm

"Prolétaires de tous les pays, unissez-vous!" - "Workers of the world, unite!"

The French Syndicalist Movement

Karl Marx, in his monumental pamphlet The Civil War in France, considered the 1871 Paris Commune as the prototype for a future revolutionary insurrection, the form at last discovered for the emancipation of the proletariat. In fact, triggered by the Parisians' resentment against the defeatist French government and after months of siege by the Prussian Army, the Paris Commune was something more of a Utopian and enthusiastic socialist experiment, having short-lived and anecdotal followings in French provinces, and later smashed in a bloodbath by the Legalist French Army.

The repression that followed decapitated for years the nascent French socialism, while the Social Democratic Party developed in Germany and the Trade Unions flourished in Britain. Those left in the wake of the debacle were torn apart, divided between the Marxist-inspired Parti Ouvrier Français of Jules Guesde and the French trade unions, encouraged by the successes of Fernand Peloutier's Fédération des Bourses du Travail (Federation of Labor Exchanges). The French syndicalist movement was quickly overtaken by anarchist activists, after the repressive "lois scélérates" of 1894.

In 1895, the Confédération Générale du Travail (General Confederation of Labour, or CGT), vowing to be independent from all political formations, was founded at Limoges, an engagement that was renewed by the 1906 Charte d'Amiens, affirming the anarcho-syndicalist tendency within the CGT, embodied by its vice-secretary Emile Pouget. Helped by the union of Guesde's revolutionary followers and Jean Jaurès' social-democrats into the Section Française de l'Internationale Ouvrière (French Section of the Workers' International, or the SFIO), the French left was coming into prominence, helped by its role in the Dreyfus affair, when the Weltkrieg broke out.

First an outspoken pacifist, Jaurès was shot down by a nationalist activist four days before the French entry in the war. His successor, Léon Jouhaux, agreed to participate to the Union Sacrée government, followed by most of the SFIO leadership.

Fall of the Third Republic

The revolution was initially sparked by the CGT, who declared a General Strike in the spring of 1919, hot on the heels of a second outbreak of mutiny in the French Army. the mutineers were protesting the Conservative call for a last-ditch counter-offensive following a string of severe French defeats during the German offensives of 1918.

The CGT wanted to paralyse the nation, force the ruling Conservatives to step down and hand over power to the CGT's executive arm; the Comité de Salut Public, or CSP - led by the zealous anarchist Emile Pouget.

They were charged with the task of leading first the General Strike and then the establishment of a new government and constitution which would allow for a complete reconstruction of the French nation. They also had as their immediate aim to end "the abominable war" as soon as possible. In achieving these aims the strike was initially unsuccessful, and the CGT was unable to seize power before the fall of Paris to German general Oskar von Hutier.

The French Civil War

With the fall of Paris however, the General Strike turned violent, as frustrated Unionists became desperate to end the war before the Germans were in a position to occupy the whole country. Skirmishes with police turned into riots across much of the country, and the government was forced to resign, marking the beginning of a transitory period between the Third Republic to the Fourth. This period was characterized by a dualistic power structure much like that of Russian between the revolutions of 1917 : )n the one hand a Provisional Government of Liberals and Socialists, and on the other the CGT, claimed a "legitimate right to power" via their Trade Union structure and a new system of local councils.

This uncertain situation continued through the summer of 1919 until things came to a head in the early autumn when the Provisional Government attempted to disarm and demobilise the French Army following the conclusion of a truce with the Germans. Fearing the Government was attempting to stifle the revolution - the Army was largely supportive of the Left - the Socialist Party began a boycott of the Parliament, and declared itself an ally of the CGT, followed thereafter by a number of the more radical Liberals.

Following this decision the Bolshevik Jacobins declared the Provisional Government an enemy of the Proletariat, encouraging Party members to begin a policy of agitation in favour of a "great purge of France, to forever destroy her class enemies". Inspired by Lenin and his revolutionaries and the outbreak of the Russian Civil War between the Reds and the Whites, gangs of working men and army units sympathetic to the Jacobin cause began to attack and loot the property of the aristocracy and upper middle classes - seizing land by force and holding the Establishment to account in revolutionary "courts".

Although they wanted to put a stop to this policy (they had hoped to negotiate with the Provisional Government), the CGT was unable to prevent the Jacobins from carrying out their attacks, or prevent an escalation of the crisis, as the Provisional Government gathered together the "forces of reaction" to respond with force and attempt a counter-revolution.

Enforcement of the Regime

Not wanting to see the revolution die, and simultaneously desiring to limit the influence of the Jacobins, the CGT was left with no choice but to declare war on "the Provisional Government and the forces of Counter-Revolution", and attempt to seize control of the entire country.

Taking full control of Paris, they formally concluded peace with Germany in the winter 1919, accepting the annexation of the rest of Lorraine, the legitimacy of the new state of Flanders-Wallonia, and agreeing to pay a heavy burden of reparations.

Following the conclusion of the truce with the Germans, the CGT began to draft a new constitutional setup together with the Socialists, Jacobins, Anarchists and radical Liberals . Meanwhile they had to fight the self-styled "Establishment" and "drive them into the sea", and try and prevent and limit the Jacobins' "hunt for the Bourgeoisie".

Though they proved unable to counter the Jacobins' image as integral members of the revolution, they were able to largely limit their participation in arranging the constitutional setup of the new state. Through ensuring that leading Jacobins were often engaged in the conduct of the war, the CGT were able to cultivate and protect their own image as the Revolutions' legitimate political leaders.

The Future of the Revolution

At present, four factions dominate the political sphere of France:

In 1925 a powerful group was born, known as Travailleurs (Workers), inspired by the British system established after the successful British revolution. The Travailleurs specifically desire an extension of democracy by adopting many British constitutional arrangements, and reducing the power of the powerful executive arm of the government, the Comité de Salut Public (Committee of Public Safety, or CSP). They head the current government of compromise.

The Sorelians take their name and some inspiration from the theories of French anarcho-syndicalist thinker Georges Sorel. A minority in the CGT, they feel that the Comité de Salut Public was necessary only to ensure the successful establishment of the revolutionary state in it's transition from a capitalist to a syndicalist economy, and that the time has now come to hand national power from the CSP to the chief legislative body of France, the Bourse Générale du Travail (General Labor Council, or BGT), forging a more centralized state.

Outside the CGT remain the Jacobins, inspired by Lenin's brand of Communism as well as French revolutionary history. They desire that their tightly knit and structured party rid France of its anarchistic and syndicalist characteristics and form a "vanguard" to lead a Communist reconstruction.

There is also an Anarchiste (or Anarchiste Pur - Pure Anarchist) movement which takes both inspiration and "leadership" from the exiled Ukrainian revolutionary Makhno. Often considered an eccentric element of French political life, the Anarchiste movement campaigns for greater regional freedom in the make-up and constitution of local government, and a drastic cut in the legislative role of the CSP.

The 1936 elections bring new openings within the Committee of Public Safety, namely positions at the head of the army, foreign affairs, the treasury, and the Premier. With the current Premier - Marceau Pivert - seen as "too weak", the political dominance of the CGT no longer seems certain, and France seems to be at a crossroads. Furthermore, the upcoming annual meeting of the Syndicalist International promises change for its constituent countries.

by **Crimetopolis** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:36 pm

Sobeiska wrote:
The New York Times

GENERAL MACARTHUR SEIZES CONTROL OF US GOVERNMENT : THE CONSTITUTION SUSPENDED!

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MacArthur addressed Congress today, suspending the US Constitution, and removing an unpopular president from power. This signals the dire nature of the situation our United States rest in, MacArthur refuses to recognize just as President Garner, the existence of the American Union State and the Combined Syndicates of America as states, and therefore they are criminals, despite still being Americans.

He addressed as follows

"Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, and Distinguished members of the Congress:

I, Major General Douglas MacArthur, am sorry and saddened to announce that in name of national and internal security, the Constitution of 1789 has been temporarily suspended. A ruling council has been established by myself as Chief of Staff of the United States Army, consisting of myself, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Leahy, and Commandant of the Marine Corps Lieutenant General Holcomb. Both halves of Congress shall continue as an advisory body to this Governance Council, and shall approve all laws passed by the council. Gentlemen our nation faces the dark specter of Socialist agitation... I will not allow them to seize power and destroy our great nation."

General MacArthur despite only just taking power has already pushed several laws through Congress, which is quickly appearing to be a rubber stamp organization. Of particular note are the Emergency Security Act and Militia Act of 1936, the former gives MacArthur the formal authority to arrest the members of so call 'un-american organizations', meanwhile the Militia hopes to establish several divisions of so called 'Semi-Regulars' in the D.C. area. Officially this is to increase security around the capital, but it is likely that it was intended to help secure MacArthur's hold on the city, and thus the government. In total it is planned to bring some 90,000 men under arms, and MacArthur's direct control.

General MacArthur also called for all true allies of Democracy, and all enemies of Leftist aggression to come join the U.S in its war against the Syndicalist scum. He made special note to Canada calling it "next on the block for a Syndicalist subjugation". He promised that if the Syndicalists are not defeated, we could see the world forever changed. "We must defeat the Red Menace, convincingly. So that the idea may never rear its ugly head again in our United States, forever indivisible, under god"

THE SITUATION AS ADDRESSED BY THE EMERGENCY COUNCIL

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The situation is dire, DC is on the brink of capture, and our forces are dispersed, while Pennsylvania moves an open target, the US Army digs in, in preparation.

Admiral Leahy in conjunction with Lt. General Holcomb have suggested a marine operation.

Whatever the U.S decides to do in the future militarily is a wild card in a wild situation

THE DISPERSION OF US FORCES AGAINST THE TRAITOROUS CSA, AND AUS

Winston Churchill replies To MacArthur

We will help you. AS we are reequipping our military with with new stuff, you may have as much of our surplus WWI stuff. as you need, too. We also initiated a naval blockade of the St. Lawrence River for you. What else
do you need?

Initial Aid Package:
500,000 Lee-Enfield rifles
1 billion rounds of .303 ammo.
Ten thousand Vickers .303 machineguns and like accessories
100,000 Webley .455 revolvers and like accessories
500,000 Brodie WWI helmets
500,000 British M1915 uniforms and boot pairs

Of our advanced stuff:
50,000 MP35 submachineguns and like accessories. We are pouring our resources into mass building to produce our newest weapons, too. We donot have of our newer stuff else to send 5to be militarily significant.

May God save our two nations!
Sir Winston Spencer Churchill.

by **Vahn** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:45 pm

The Fall of Marceau Pivert

Despite the successful organization of the Syndicalist Congress in the early months of 1936, the administration of the current Premier of the Comité de Salut Public - Marceau Pivert - has come under criticism for failing to survey and establish dialogue with trade unions in the German Empire. Facing attacks and accusations of being "weak" from even his own party, Pivert was today met with a vote of no confidence from the Bourse Générale du Travail. Announcing elections for a new Comité, Pivert has stepped down temporarily. Until the results of the election, the Premier's duties will be carried out by the Committee of Public safety.

Marceau Pivert, speaking in session of the Committee of Public Safety

The Crossroads

With Pivert's fall - and the fall of his Travailleur administration - the future of the Commune of France is unpredictable. With the Travailleurs continued political dominance uncertain, it is entirely possible that the radical Jacobin or Sorelian parties may take power, or that the Anarchist movement may sweep the election. With positions at the head of the Communard Army, foreign affairs, treasury, internal security, and the Premiership itself up for grabs, the wheel of power is within reach to whichever party has a strong presence in the election.

by **Vahn** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 5:14 pm

General Paul Le Gentilhomme

Foreign Minister Charles Rappoport

Election Results

The progression of the election would first see a change in direction for France's Communard Army: Due to the presence of trade unions within the army, the ground forces have become overly politicized. This in turn would generate tension between the Chief of Staff and government, as well as compromise the overall integrity and effectiveness of the army. As such, the incumbent Chief of Staff - the popular civil war general Maurice Gamelin - has stepped down, and the military trade unions dissolved. When the French Syndicalist military leaders decided to ask the soldiers themselves who they want to lead the French Communard Army, the soldiers ultimately chose Travailleur candidate Paul Le Gentilhomme. Both a respected veteran of the Weltkreig and the French Civil War, General Paul Le Gentilhomme stands as a proponent of expanding France's tank and armor development, as well as reorganizing the country's warfare doctrine around mobile armor.

Next the election would see former Premier Marceau Pivert - hoping to maintain his career - secure a position as head of internal security. The Committee of General Information - a highly sought after tool and a key to supreme power in the Commune - would come to be headed by the young Anarchist, Albert Camus. Meanwhile, the position of treasurer would become a plebiscite on the future of the French Syndicalist economy: More or less concentration on industry or agriculture. Ultimately, the electorate would choose an economic policy along the lines of orthodox Syndicalism and Trade Unionism, as proposed by Benoît Frachon. Reasoning that the Commune has prospered under the current Syndicalist system and that a close worker-manager workplace cooperation should remain the model of the French economy, France will continue to strike a balanced economic policy. In the vein of struggle, the closing days of the elections saw one of the leading issues of the Commune of France raised: Diplomacy.

In the eyes of the French people, diplomacy serves the dual purposes of spreading the Revolution to the workers of the world and preparing for revenge against Germany. With the Travailleurs prioritizing balanced Internationalism, the Anarchists calling for the support of Anarchist movements around the world, the Sorelians pressing a Revanchist foreign policy against Germany, and the Jacobins calling for "World Revolution", the electorate would ultimately chose the Travailleurs. Under foreign minister Charles Rappoport, the Commune of France will prioritize collaboration with other socialist and syndicalist governments through the Third International.

Ultimate Result: Strong Travailleur Majority

Premier Boris Souvarine: Face of the Commune of France

While many saw the election as the end of the Travailleur government of compromise, the traditional Syndicalist party would actually manage to secure a stronger majority as a result of the 1936 elections. Utterly trounced by the moderates, the radical Sorelians and Jacobins would unite as the Front Révolutionnaire
to form an opposition party against the Travailleurs. The Anarchists, having only succeeded in placing Camus as head of the General Information Committee, would exclude themselves from the radical's opposition party, choosing instead to coalition with the moderates.

Marceau Pivert would not be recalled to his position as Premier, with the party instead choosing the Russian immigrant Boris Souvarine to lead the new administration. Souvarine, unlike Pivert, is seen as strong enough both to keep the radicals in line and ultimately prove a strong leader for the Commune of France. With a planned policy of increased industrialization, redevelopment of the military with armor in mind, and a renewed commitment to the Third Worker's International, the future of France and the Revolution look bright.

by **The Knockout Gun Gals** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 8:10 pm

Union of Britain

Philip Snowden, as he watched over the streets of London, he remarked upon himself, "Retirement is a thing for humans, even for me. Election's coming, tides will change for the better or for the worse," he hoped so. Over the years after they successfully kicked United Kingdom from British Isles and more or less broke their empire at the same time, things have been...better, of sort.

The 1936 Congress of Trade Unions is coming and the political factions have been split between Mosley, Glais, and Horner. Ever since Union of Britain existed, they have been quite interested more in Asia and America, based on the strength of Bharatiya and the subsequent possibilities of Syndicalist America. They want more independence on its foreign policies and not interested in European affairs, since even if they can take German's navy, there's no way they able to maintain land war with their regular army. They focused on navy to guard their coast and waters instead. Glais is to be expected to win the premiership and leadership of UoB and will keep on emphasizing on both domestic affairs and try to be more international on its approach to non-European Syndicalists.

France extended its invitation for Third Workers Internationale, while UoB is also keeping their interest in Bharatiya check, or try to keep their interest alive there. Military and civilian factories will be mobilized for future military assistances to Bharatiya and CSA.

by **Crimetopolis** » Tue Mar 20, 2018 1:22 pm

General MacARthur:

Have you recieved the aid yet? After consulting our general staff we are urging you use our air bases to prevent your advanced combat aircraft from falling into Syndicalist hands. I go before parliament tomorrow to urge declaring war. However, we will be only to send navy hemp as our new modified German-style divisions are still training. We have hired German advisors and actively hoping to ally with Germany against syndicalism, too. Please respond:

by **Ismeil** » Tue Mar 20, 2018 5:38 pm

Flag of the Republic of the United States of Brazil

Brazil, 1936

In the wake of the humiliating defeat at hands of the Argentine Government, Brazil has forever been scarred by blood and steel; Artur Bernardes, the current president of Brazil, is in his second term facing with the consolidation of left wing movements through the umbrella organization known as the Aliança Nacional Libertadora, who are composed by four main groups, the Confederação Brasileira dos Trabalhadores, the Partido Socialista Revolucionário, the Bloco Operário e Camponês and the Partido Comunista Brasileiro; the latter of which has seen a considerable decline since the rise of european syndicalism, while at the same time reactionary right-wing forces have formed to combat the new leftist threat, among these are Getúlio Vargas' Republicanos and Plínio Salgado's Ação Integralista Brasileira. Additionally the reformist junior-officers of the military, the so-called Tenentes, are to be recruited by the intensely antagonistic any sides of the political spectrum, few are left to support the nation's democracy and some believe that only a miracle will save it.

Abroad, Brazil faces the resurgent 'La Plata', formed in the wake of the Great South American War, the two governments are certain to clash once more for the political dominance of south america once so enviously craved by the argentinian regime ever since the independence of both countries. The Revanchist brazilian military certainly won't allow the age old rivalry to be kept to the diplomatic spheres it once had been, the la platans are aware of this stance, so much so that both nations have poised their respective militaries for the upcoming 'Second Great South American War'. The ever so delicate old order was shaken to it's core in the last war leading to the political radicalization and militarization of the peoples of south america and only time will tell what shall be the result of the following conflict that everyone so nervously awaits.

Internally, Brazil is ruled by the Café com Leite regime whose incompetence has lead to the decline of the nation's prestige ever since the 1889 Proclamation of the Republic. In the northeast, bandits by the name of Cangaçeiros rule the steppe regions of brazil extorting farmers and peasants alike of their goods and riches. In the southeast the ever growing militancy of the, although small, worker force boosted by the spreading of discontent by the leftist unionists cause havoc through the urban areas of the country. In the south, the resurgence of Gaúcho nationalism has loosened control of the already weak government over the southern states and creates dangerous opportunities for Brazil's enemies. The Shattering nation will only last so long if the stability of the government is not to be completely evaporated by foreign influences.

The nation is at a knife's edge and all it's people hold their breath for the emergency elections of 1936.

Martinelli Edifice seen from Rua São João in São Paulo

by **Limithimia** » Tue Mar 20, 2018 6:39 pm

THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Chiang Kai Shek Addresses the Warlords!

Today Generalissmo Chiang was able to integrate Xibei San Ma into the Republic of China, Gaining its Support, troops, equipment, and Land. This was a great staging ground for Chiang as he walks to a podium addressing the nation and the various warlords across signalling them that the time has come for a United China. As his speech ended His forces started to move alongside the borders of two warlords ready to take back China.

As the (shortened) address follows to what he says to the splintered warlords across China

This year will lay us a solid foundation for the national regeneration of our country. We fear no problems, nor are we concerned over impending dangers. For we shall set the stage for reuniting China under one republic.

Against the warlords who dare defile our nation, we shall overcome and remove them once in for all unless they choose to bow to our power, the time is ripe for the reunification of China. For today will mark the campaign to Unite us all under one flag!

Chinese Nationalist Revolutionary Army Mobilizing to the borders

by **Cassinopa** » Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:34 pm

Sitting in a Parisian coffee house was still one of Louvigen’s favorite places, despite all that had happened. He was one of the few French who lived in the German annexed territories after the Weltkreig that hated Syndicalism more than the Germans, making him a valuable “collaborator”. Louvie had always hated that term. He didn’t like the Germans much, but the Commune and Syndicalism was far worse than the old “Eastern Invaders”. Better the enemy you know. When his village had been annexed by the Germans at the end of the war, he had disliked them, and moved into France proper soon after. But, once the civil war started winding down, and it became clear that the Commune would be forcing the Nationals off of the continent, Louvigen had been sent running back to Germany. National France was too weak to take on the new Commune, so Louvigen had taken the only route he could see to help restore his country to its proper station, and signed up as a spy with the Germans. It had taken quite a while, as just as the French distrusted the Germans, the Germans were slow to believe a Frenchman spy, but by 1936 Louvigen believed he had finally convinced them he was an anti-Syndicalist first. Even so, he couldn’t help cursing the German’s inactivity in the face of the commune working around the clock to restrenghten their army and economy. His messages warning of the communes restoration and its newer, stronger army were going unheeded, the Germans still acting as if the army that won them the first weltkreig would win them a second one. As he gets up to leave, some Communard soldiers walk by the window, and worries of the future overtake Louvigen’s thoughts.

On the complete opposite side of Europe, Hanz steps off a train in Moscow at the same moment Louvigen leaves the Paris café. However, unlike Louvigen, Hanz’s thoughts are not on the future, but instead the present. Being the German ambassador to Russia, he had sat by and watched as the new Black movement had seized control of the parliament, sending worried messages back to Berlin about this new governments statements to create a stronger Russia. Finally, however, he had received orders to meet with the Russians to ensure they were still recognizing and abiding by the Brest-Litvosk treaty. As he walked into the Russian parliamentary building, he could almost feel the new government’s absolute power within its walls. A deep breath, then he stepped in to meet the Russian representative, whoever it may be.

A few days earlier, deep within the halls of the Reichstag, a discussion had been happening between a few powerful men inside the Reich. Even Von Papen had popped in to give his opinion earlier, and had requested the result of the discussion be brought directly to The Kaiser for approval. This was the debate for the new colonial policy of Germany (or, at least, a proposed new colonial policy. It still had to be approved after being made, of course, and that fell to the Kaiser himself.) Within the document were some of the most radical (but most of the discusees agreed, necessary) changes the Colonial policy had seen since the fall of the British Empire. Portugal had recently rejected yet another of Wilhelm’s offers to buy their colonial possessions, this time for an amount even the most die-hard of expansionists balked at. Germany had always wished to eventually influence Portugal into the Mitteleuropan sphere, but it seemed that short of a revolution, nothing would change the Government’s position on selling the colonies. With that in mind, it was called to end these useless attempts to convince a nation that did not wish to be convinced, and finally accept the Mittelafrican pleas of occupying the colonies of Portugal. The Portuguese army is notoriously small and weak, and the large African colonies would likely be almost undefended in comparison to the forces Mittelafrica could muster. Also in Africa, Somalia and Abyssnia were both heavily within the German sphere and unmodernised, though Somalia was beginning to build new railroads. Abyssnia will be the far easier of the two to establish political control over, due to extreme weakness in all categories, but Somalia, while stronger economically, lacked any semblance of Governmental unity, leading to an economic and political takeover being more profitable than a military one. The Radical parts of the document started revealing themselves at this point, calling for the end of attempts to expand Mittelafrica after this point. Liberia, lost after the slow decline then collapse of their benefactor, would be an easy target for any colonial power, but a more kind approach with an alliance, and finally bringing them into the German sphere after the loss of the American one would be seen as an incredibly popular move in the country, as they would know they could just as easily have been invaded by the national French or Mittelafrica, securing a new ally in Africa. The other allies, however, wouldn’t be gained with nothing but simply not invading them. South Africa, though the current government was seeking reproachment with the Entente, could likely be swayed to aligning with Germany if some actual effort was put into the area.(the document then goes on to admonish the government for missing a crucial opportunity during the Afrikaner rule, but states that the opportunity has not yet passed to secure a powerful trading partner and ally for Mittelafrica. Talking about the Entente then, the document then goes on to state a new policy in dealing with the entente: economic dominance. After the loss of their homelands, the Entente have a fraction of the economic power they used to wield, but they remained as spread out as ever. Their trading ties are weak, and as such, easily broken. The strongest of the entente trading powers is Canada, followed distantly by Portugal, who is only nominally a member. The Nationalist French put nearly all of their production into building an army capable to retake France, further shrinking the ties of the entente. And Germany, with its powerful global economic system, is in the perfect position to capitalize on that weakness. Already, trade from Canada to the Raj is barely a pittance, and if Germany were to step in as a new partner for the Raj, providing them with the materiel needed to fight off the Bhariyatiya commune, the entente ties could be neatly severed, leaving the only thing holding the Raj in the entente their British political elite. The next part of the document was worded as carefully as possible, but even so, it risked enraging the Kaiser if he did not agree with the sentiments expressed. It said, in the gentlest terms possible, that Germany should give up on establishing any type of colonial administration in India, and instead focus on using the goodwill they had over the British with the native Indian population to build up a strong native Indian ally. India was no longer a sustainable colony, with all three factions becoming industrialized too quickly to allow for any type of full takeover of the country. This would, of course, require the sale of Sri Lanka to the PF, but Sri Lanka had long been only a nationalist infested glorified port for Germans on the way to China(At least, that’s what the document claimed, though Sri Lanka was actually worth a lot more than simply a port, and wasn’t as nationalist as the document claimed, it was decided upplaying the downsides of Sri Lanka would ease Wilhelm into the idea of selling it, if he hadn’t already died of a heart attack at the idea of abandoning any plan of a German Raj. The document then called for utilizing the Raj and the PF, with the Raj now a major trade partner of Germany, and the PF, at this point hopefully a German ally against the Indian Commune, then having Germany arbitrate the creation of a strong Indian state between the PF and Raj. If this plan succeeded, Germany would forever be seen as an ally of the Indian people, who had for so long chafed under British rule. An Indian ally would be much more beneficial than a unruly colony, the proposal asserted, and would help in the control of other German Asian colonies, such as Malaysia and China. And, moving further east, the document finally arrived at the most interesting area of the German sphere, East Asia and the Indies. Japan and Germany were two sides of the same coin in this region, both attempting to secure their influence while the other attempted to stop them. Unlike the India proposal, this was stated bluntly, as the Kaiser would now well realize this was a document of radical colonial change. The document called for an alliance with Japan.

With so many millions of Chinese to control, the only true way for both Japan and Germany to both get what they wanted would be to unite as a force to hold down china, and forge new trade bonds to alleviate the problems with resources Japan had been having. Of course, this was not the only benefit both would receive from the alliance. It was noted that while Japan had settled on a more southern direction for their expansion, Russia won’t stay down forever, and promising Japan Siberia in the case of a war to give them any resources they could possibly want would go a long way in the case of abandoning decades of animosity in china. A resurgent Russia would be bad for both Japan and Germany, after all. On the matter of the Shanqing Tianguo problem and Ma clique/KMT war with china, it was proposed that the Tianguo be knocked out before they can attempt an attack on either the Eight provinces or the Qing using divisions from Germany’s east Asian colonies, which would then proceed to the Qing-Ma border to act as shock troops to disperse any attempted attack.(this is, of course, only a temporary measure, but hopefully the crushing of the Tianguo and the arrival of shock troops will buy the Qing time to prepare their army to march on the Ma clique. The eight provinces are to be continued to slowly attempt to be turned into a colonial administration by the AoG, like the British did in india when they arrived.

Wilhelm the second was doing his daily review of any policies needing his approval. Although it took longer, he personally liked seeing tall stacks of paper, showing how much power he had in the most powerful country in the world. As he sat, he noticed one of the papers was using a red pin, marking colonial policy matters. Usually he left those for last, but this one was far larger than any he could remember seeing recently, so, with much curiosity, he leant over to pull it out of the stack.

A few days later, with the Kaisers seal on it, the plans were approved, and a request was sent to Japan for a meeting between high ranking officials of both Germany and Japan, to discuss a matter of utmost importance, as well as one sent to the Princely Federation to discuss the sale of Sri Lanka.(also Mittelafrica is going to seize the portugese colonies, and we're going to talk to South Africa, ect)

by **Nieblham** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 10:39 am

The Prime minister of Japan looked over the offer on his table. Not only was Germany calling for an official peace to the Weltkrieg but an alliance between Japan and Germany!
The economic might of Germany could not be understated though, the increase in trade would be most helpful to the empire. The information here called for two meetings one an official meeting between Japan and her allies and the Central Powers for the public and another between just Japan and Germany. Inukai Tsuyoshi considered the position before Japan released a public statement
Japan would agree to this Conference so long as Japan can mediate the sale of Sri Lanka to the Princely Federation. So far the PF had acted amiably to the non aligned movement but they have not officially stated if they would join or not. While the sale of Sri Lanka would most certainly appeal to the PF, Inukai was certain that it would not be enough to sway the PF into a German ally.

This appeal was most interesting to Inukai. Did Germany know of the offer that Japan had given the KMT? did Germany feel it could not fight off the Syndicalists alone? Did Germany recognize Japanese supremacy in Asia? Did Germany fear a war with Russia? Did they fear the Non-aligned Movement? This conference could prove some or all of these true.

by **Nieblham** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 1:28 pm

by **Sobeiska** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 2:36 pm

The New York Times

UNION ON THE RUN! SYNDICALISTS RISE UP IN OUR VERY CITY!

The Battle of Clarksburg has been decided, failing to provide relief to the noble West Virginian Brigades, the United States has lost the city.

MacArthur promised "Swift, and decisive retaliation" to the devilish attacks of the CSA. US Government sources claim inhumane treatment of our prisoners by the CSA! The CSA has yet to comment, when one would usually ask about the treatment of prisoners we should note the lack of any. MacArthur also applauded the Canadian blockade of the St. Lawrence river, and personally thanked them for the aid received.

However, the war has come to your front door! Thousands have risen against us! Our brave, and noble police department is fighting those Syndicalist brigands with a vengeance! How dare they defile our brave city with their disgusting treasonous, Un-American ideology!Fiorello H. La Guardia, mayor of New York City promised amnesty to any of the rebels who would stand down now, lest they seal their fate behind the entire might of the combined police departments of the region. It proceeds similar in Boston as well, where a similarly large crop of rebels has risen up to be cut down by our righteous union!

DETERMINATION OF THE GOVERNING COUNCIL - TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

General, your objectives have been enclosed, here is a map detailing the situation according to high command. Yellow are zones of conflict and occupation under the current plan. We must be victorious in Syracuse lest all of New York be open to the Syndicalist menace. Your advance in Pennsylvania will secure a safer fallback zone for the pressured divisions. Your action is crucial, and if you cannot achieve the aims of the governing council, your replacement may be in order.

At your disposal is the entirety of the 27th Infantry Division, freshly supplied with new Canadian automatic weapons, advisers have also been dispatched to oversee their implementation.

---The Union Forever,

the newly constituted US Army Special Operations Command

by **La Federacion Venezolana** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:53 pm

Russia

Moscow was not a friendly place to be in during January. The cold whipped at the Russian people even harder during these winter months and the economic hardship imposed on them did not help lift their spirits. This was normally the reason for the unhappiness but the Russian people had just lost their leader and despite the Black Movement's promises and energetic speeches it was still a country in mourning and any celebration felt wrong. The city was eerily quiet with Russians still working but they worked in silence with only necessary conversations being carried out. The German diplomat had brought some life into the city though as the civilians were interested in how the outside world would react to their new leader and his promises to make Russia better. The Russian soldiers outside the Kremlin nodded once to Hanz in recognition of his reason for being there. The walls and towers of the Kremlin only added to the power of the Russian government however the Kremlin was not as quiet as the rest of the city. The cathedrals inside the Kremlin had choirs practicing in their halls and the music from their voices carried out through the outdoor areas of the Kremlin and people could hear it even beyond the outer walls but only barely. The two guards outside the room designated for the meeting with Hanz and the Russians opened the door for Hanz and held them for him as he stepped in.

The room had two large windows in the back of the room allowing sunlight in and a view of the Moskva river with a small table in front of the windows that had two kettles sitting on top of it with two mugs. There was a table towards the right of the room with eight chairs for larger meetings along with two more comfortable chairs over on the left side of the room that were angled slightly away from each other but still allowed for easy face to face conversation. Two men stood hunched over a table as Hanz walked into the room. It was interesting to see a German ambassador come so quickly to the Kremlin after the Black Movement had taken control but it was to be expected as a voice speaking so loudly about Russian resurgence was to be checked up on. The two men had been speaking quietly to each other in Russian as they looked at a map of eastern Russia on the table. The two men glanced up at Hanz and then at the clock on the wall as they realized they had been talking for too long. The younger of the two men, a man who appeared to be in his early twenties, rolled up the map and nodded to Hanz once as he walked out a side door. The older man was now alone with Hanz except for the two guards outside the open doors. The man was in his fifties with dark grey hair along with streaks of white through it. He was wearing a black suit with a cross of St.George proudly placed on his chest. This man was Mark Maksimov and he was infamous in Russia.

Mark looked at Hanz for a moment before walking towards him and reaching his hand out for a handshake. "I am Mark Maksimov. I will be representing Russia in our talks today, let me welcome you to the Kremlin. Would you like Tea? Coffee?" Mark asked in German as an aide walked into the room and poured a mug of tea for Mark and waited politely for Hanz's response.

Wrangel and the Zemstvo have announced their first major infrastructure project today as a representative of the Zemstvo spoke today with Pyotr Wrangel standing beside him. They have announced a major expansion of the Trans-Siberian Railway that will allow for more trade between the eastern side of Russia and the western side which will soon bring more money into the Russian Republic. As well as bring in more jobs for actually building the new rails. The expansion will happen in multiple locations starting with the far eastern railway. Many lines in the east will be seeing a second lane being put in place to allow for more back and forth movement. This project has private funding along with public funding to cut down on the cost to the people but the private corporations that have bought into the expansions will see a discount for products being shipped along the new lines. The Zemstvo and Wrangel hope to see this project done quickly and done well as to get the railway up and running as soon as possible. The Zemstvo will make another announcement on their plans for the economy soon.

"The Cossacks have begun cracking down on pro-Russian riots, sir." One of the Russian commanders said to Vasili as they looked over a map of Russia with military divisions placed on the map where they are in real life. "This was to be expected. How has Japan responded to our comments against Transamur?" Vasili asked. "They have sent more divisions to the northern border. Just as you expected, sir." Another commander answers. "Good. That means they are not fools enough to not recognize our power." Vasili said as he moved some divisions around on the Fengtian-Russian border. The commanders took notes of Vasili's changes and checked over them to make sure they made strategic sense. Vasili looked to the western border for a moment and asked: "How many divisions have we committed to the border with the Cossacks?" One of the commanders in the room flipped through his notes and quickly responded "Ten. Their military is nothing compared to ours there in numbers sir. Our equipment, however..." Vasili cut him off "Yes, I know about the equipment situation. We are working on that but our current weaponry still shoots does it not?" "Yes sir." the commander responded. Vasili then turned away from the map "And our supply lines are good. Keep me updated on any new issues and continue to feed the rebels. Send some 'retired' officers over to start organizing the movement and quiet down the riots. I don't want our rebels to be squashed before we can do anything." The commanders in the room all turned to face Vasili and saluted him with a "Yes sir!" before he left the room and continued down into a meeting with Pyotr in a different part of St. Petersburg.

by **Nieblham** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 10:48 pm

Foreign Minister Goto Noboru stood seated at a conference table in Taipei to speak with the Germans. His team of diplomats had worked diligently to establish this meeting so quickly. He had lesser diplomats, translators, and the officials of Mongolia, Fengtian Republic, and Transmur. The two parties, the Central Powers and the Asian Entente have never officially declared peace, yet there has not been an engagement in over a decade. As the Germans settled into the room Goto stood up to speak.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to discuss both peace and a stronger bond between our two nations. While we have high hopes for this meeting, we should, in order to not hinder peace, keep the requirements for peace and alliance separate. As such the requirements for peace are the German Government’s recognition of Fengtian Republic, Transmur, and Japanese Korea.”

With but a moment’s pause, Von Falkenhausen nodded and replied “And the German government is willing to meet those terms. As well, in return, Japan will need to recognize German control over Indochina, and the Qing and Eight Provinces governments. We look forward to the formal end of hostilities so proper trade can begin to pick up between our two nations.”

Goto Noboru listened to his translator for a moment, called over another diplomat, and whispered in his ears. The diplomat scurried away to one of the briefcases with papers and information. Returning with some files Goto read over a couple of them. “The Eight Provinces, though we’d rather not, we will agree to recognize them as part of the Qing empire. How the eight provinces operate is between Germany and the Qing Empire. Besides that everything else can be agreed to.”

Von Falkenhausen agreed to the Japanese final terms and the papers were drawn up. Each official signing his name multiple times, so as each nation had their own copy, before they sat back down. “Well, it is nice to end this 22 year old war, but the you have offered us with an alliance,” Goto began, “First we want to make one thing clear, the Non-aligned movement, is not one that his hostile to Germany. It does not wish to remove Germany, Britain, or any other power from Asia. It exists to protect the independence of States like the Princely Federation, Fengtian, and perhaps even Siam. As such, an alliance with Japan will require that the German Empire does not, without warrant, expand their colonies in Asia above all else.”

Von Falkenhausen paused for a moment, but realizing he was in a room filled with delegates who would very much dislike any claim to expand the colonies in asia, responded “This is, of course, a hard pill to swallow for the German empire, and I expect the homeland will have difficulty not balking at such a request, though, with some similar assurances on the part of Japan, in regards to the Non-aligned pact, such an offer may be able to be accepted. Japan militarily allying themselves with crucial nations on the way from Germany to china such as the PF or Siam, will likely cause great distress in Berlin. If Japan is willing to agree to not admit nations along the route from Berlin to China(Mainly Siam, Burma, and the PF), Germany will agree to not move upon any territories of which are in the Japanese sphere of Influence, and as well, as the PF has already agreed to join the NAM, will be compensated for leaving with the sale of Sri Lanka to them, which they have been seeking for a few years now(the sale will be negotiated after this conference between Germany and the Princely Federation).”

Goto took off his glasses and rubbed his brow, “Do not be mistaken, the Non-aligned movement is not Japan seeking to colonize or even puppet this nations. The Princely Federation is free to trade with German-”

Falkenhausen quickly interjects before Goto can become even more heated, recognizing a miscommunication. “I apologize, I was not clear. It is not the worry of colonization that concerns Germany, more the risks associated with Japan having military powers aligned to them(not as colonies, but as equals) in areas vital to German access to china. Our nervousness in respect to the NAM stems from the risks involved in having another great power having much influence over one of the most important shipping routes for Germany. Sorry for interjecting, I just realized I had not communicated my meaning to you properly.”

Goto was most surprised at what the translator was telling him, “are you sure that is what he said?” the Translator nodded, “Falkenhausen, sir, Japan would never do such a thing to an ally. If we join an alliance today it will put not only Japan as friends to Germany but the Princely Federation as well.”

Smiling warmly Falkenhausen replied “Of course, however, keep in mind that our countries have been rivals for almost two decades in the east, and allying with someone you have been jostling for power with for that long is not so cut-and-dry as all that. if Japan were to ever decide to make a return to our rivalry, and had influence in the PF, you would be able to essentially cut off all of China from the German heartlands. Much of our policies in india up to this point have been trying to keep the subcontinent neutral to shipping, to allow us to make it to china unhindered no matter what political crisis is going on. Even if we do manage to work out an alliance between our great states, old rivalries are not forgotten in a day, and if ever they were to reignite, an india aligned with our political rivals would be catastrophic.”

Goto sat back down, thinking, before requesting another paper from his team. “Ah yes, perhaps this will do. In Austria-Hungary they have something called an Ausgleich every 10 years, perhaps this could be negotiated every 5? Furthermore Japan currently has plans to send 30,000 soldiers and a small number of ships there. To show good faith, we will not send any soldiers but instead send only ships. We must remember that the Princely Federation does not have a strong navy, barely one at all. If any power were to annex them or threaten their independence they will most certainly have a navy. As such, the amount of ships there will be enough to provide a defence till more of Japan’s navy arrives.”

The bickering of the two nations continued for quite some time before they finally agreed on the following terms

The Princely Federation will be removed from the Non-Aligned Movement
The Princely Federation will be given guarantees from both Japan and Germany if they were attacked by the British Raj or the Bharitatiya commune (or any other syndicalists movement/member of the entente).
Japan will be able to station a small number of military vessels in Ceylon Ceylon will stay under German control
Japan will be able to station 15,000 men in the Princely Federation. This number will not be increased without agreement from all three parties, Germany, Japan, and the PF.
Japan will not offer Siam, Burma, the PF, any other Indian nation, or any of the Chinese military Cliques the ability to join the Non-Aligned movement now or at any point in the future, or otherwise attempt to politically, economically, or militarily influence said nations
Neither Japan or Germany will create any military, Political, or economic deals with the PF outside of this agreement, without the approval of the other party, to preserve the neutrality and independence of the Federation.
Both Japan and Germany will open trade relations with each other, allowing more investments and purchases from the other.
Germany and Japan agree to not create more colonies of their own in each other's chinese spheres, or in India.

by **Cassinopa** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 10:52 pm

After the meeting Falkenhauser and Goto were left alone in the meeting room. Both were smoking cigars, Goto did not have a taste for it, but preserved.
“Alright that was for show,” Goto began tapping his cigar on the ashtray, “What we really want here is a weak China and a weak Russia. Neither of us wants the other to dominate China either though. Japan agreed to recognize the Qing empire at its current stand, perhaps, Japan could agree to the future position of the Qing empire. Yet for this to occur Japan will need to secure its home defense. Japan has greater need for the German islands east of the Philippines than you do. Could a possibly purchase of those island occur?”

Falkenhausen, eying up Goto, replied “Germany is loathe to give up any land for free, as you may expect. Pay a fair price for the Islands, however, and I should be able to convince the Government that giving up the Islands isn’t an awful price to pay for securing china. We’ll have to decide on what our defined spheres of influence are, of course.”
After an entire evening, and well into the night, of hammering out who would get what part of china in their sphere, a map was proposed which both men felt they could live with. “There” said Von Falkenhausen, satisfaction in his eyes. “In exchange for the Qing territories getting into the German sphere, in the case of any war with Russia, Japan will acquire Siberia, to alleviate their resources shortage issue.”

“The emperor would be most pleased,” Goto began, “securing resources is the key to any nation’s future.”

by **Crimetopolis** » Thu Mar 22, 2018 12:19 am

The phone jangled on the desk. "Sir, four of the German new divisions just completed training at 3 p.m." Churchill met with his staff. A young officer named Bernard Montgomery talked to him. "Sir, I have a proposal." "Go ahead." "The disbanding of two cavalry divisions has freed our resources for our new tank force. Those Czech LT35s are awesome with that new 37mm high velocity gun . But I'll new three more months to fully train them, too." "Agreed." They all nodded at his proposal. "But America may not have three months." "I propose the following: A. We keep sending our surplus and submachineguns to America. We Deploy four of our regular units to keep the supply lines divisions. One German trained division close behind them for emergencies. One of our German-trained divisions serve as the nucleus for retraining the rest of our army, too. The armored corps is being trained on the German model. One German-trained division to help with the defense of of our naval units. And the last German-trained division as an emergency reserve kept in Ottawa. Eventually, we can bus in Americans to be trained equipped on the German-trained model, but that is months in the future." Montgomery stood down.

Next up was Air Marshal Tedder. "Mitchell Spitfire's new fighter passed all tests. By arming it with only on 20MM cannon, we have 2 squadrons operational as of one p.m. today. One is kept in land-based defense of our naval forces and the other is being used as a training nucleus to reequip the rest of our air force , too. By August 1, this will be complete, Then we hope to train AMericans from the P-26 Boeing to the Spitfire MK. 1" "And a heavy bomber?" asked Churchill. "We need the new American B-17." "I will ask MAcARthur for a copy of it blueprints." Churchill said. Sending Valentines to attack syndicalist positions would be suicide, also.

Churchill then prepared to address the parliament to for declaration of war. But would the people support a war to save the USA?

by **Nieblham** » Thu Mar 22, 2018 12:17 pm

Stocks Collapse In 18,410,030-share Day, But Rally At Close Cheers Brokers; Bankers Optimistic, To Continue Aid

March 8th 1936
Stock prices virtually collapsed yesterday, swept downward with gigantic losses in the most disastrous trading day in the stock market's history. Billions of dollars in open market values were wiped out as prices crumbled under the pressure of liquidation of securities which had to be sold at any price.

There was an impressive rally just at the close, which brought many leading stocks back from 4 to 14 points from their lowest points of the day.

From every point of view, in the extent of losses sustained, in total turnover, in the number of speculators wiped out, the day was the most disastrous in Germany's history. Hysteria swept the country and stocks went overboard for just what they would bring at forced sale.

Efforts to estimate yesterday's market losses in dollars are futile because of the vast number of securities quoted over the counter and on out-of-town exchanges on which no calculations are possible. However, it was estimated that 980 issues, on the Berlin Stock Exchange, lost between DM9,000,000,000 and DM10,000,000,000 yesterday. Added to that loss is to be reckoned the depreciation on issues on the Curb Market, in the over the counter market and on other exchanges.

Two Extra Dividends Declared

There were two cheerful notes, however, which sounded through the pall of gloom which overhung the financial centres of the country. One was the brisk rally of stocks at the close, on tremendous buying by those who believe that prices have sunk too low. The other was that the liquidation has been so violent, as well as widespread, that many bankers, brokers and industrial leaders expressed the belief last night that it now has run its course.

A further note of optimism in the soundness of fundamentals was sounded by the directors of the German Steel Corporation and the Gernab Can Company, each of which declared an extra dividend of $1 a share at their late afternoon meetings.

Banking support, which would have been impressive and successful under ordinary circumstances, was swept violently aside, as block after block of stock, tremendous in proportions, deluged the market. Bid prices placed by bankers, industrial leaders and brokers trying to halt the decline were crashed through violently, their orders were filled, and quotations plunged downward in a day of disorganization, confusion and financial impotence.

Change Is Expected Today

That there will be a change today seemed likely from statements made last night by financial and business leaders. Organized support will be accorded to the market from the start, it is believed, but those who are staking their all on the country's leading securities are placing a great deal of confidence, too, in the expectation that there will be an overnight change in sentiment; that the counsel of cool heads will prevail and that the mob psychology which has been so largely responsible for the market's debacle will be broken.

The fact that the leading stocks were able to rally in the final fifteen minutes of trading yesterday was considered a good omen, especially as the weakest period of the day had developed just prior to that time and the minimum prices for the day had then been established. It was a quick run-up which followed the announcement that the German Can directors had declared an extra dividend of $1. The advances in leading stocks in this last fifteen minutes represented a measurable snapback from the lows. German Can gained 10; German Steel common, 7 /2, Electric, 12; German Central, 14 1/2, Anaconda Copper, 9 1/2; Volkswagen 5 1/4. Even with these recoveries the losses of these particular stocks, and practically all others, were staggering.

Yesterday's market crash was one which largely affected rich men, institutions, investment trusts and others who participate in the stock market on a broad and intelligent scale. It was not the margin traders who were caught in the rush to sell, but the rich men of the country who are able to swing blocks of 5,000, 10,000 up to 100,000 shares of high-priced stocks. They went overboard with no more consideration than the little trader who was swept out on the first day of the market's upheaval, whose prices, even at their lowest of last Thursday, now look high in comparison.

The market on the rampage is no respecter of persons. It washed fortune after fortune away yesterday and financially crippled thousands of individuals in all parts of the world. It was not until after the market had closed that the financial district began to realize that a good-sized rally had taken place and that there was a stopping place on the downgrade for good stocks.

by **Limithimia** » Thu Mar 22, 2018 9:42 pm

Silence and peace upon the land, unification and strength for the nation's interest . Many things has happened over the house of the Ma family, many matters were discussed in the dining table such as the use of the Date-to-Die Corp, a suicide bomber division that was meant to halt enemies on their tracks, or even the conversion of small houses close by border into minor factories to produce small arms equipment that can be sent to companies and battalions faster.

however for today, grim news has entered the house, and Anger filled the room as soon as the deal was heard from Japan. Nonetheless more furious as the Qings dared to enter the land of Ma and the KMT. There was much debate from advisors and the Ma clique alike concerning about Japan's "request" or more commonly known as the demand of a Military alliance which everyone opposed, but with only such few divisions and poor quality equipment in use including the pre emptive attack by the Qings, more and more advisors of Chiang advocated for the alliance with Japan to crush the Qings.

"This is unacceptable! Are we going to give in to the demands of the Japanese, those who have taken our lands and stand for imperalism!" Chiang argued with his advisors and anyone who would dare mention of the Japanese alliance, but as his support against the Japanese dwindled in a matter of days, the debate became more and more in favor for the alliance

Generalissimo, please consider this alliance, it would benefit in our war against the war lords and the Qings.

Please sir, this would benefit the both of our nations, maybe they would even return to us our lands!

Trade, equipment, arms, all what is needed to fight the Qings sir
They all chanted reasons of different areas, greed, money, a United china, Chiang was clearly angered by them but after awhile he finally gave in.

Fine! We will only accept the Japanese aid for this once, do not forget we are Chinese in heart, strong in spirit, we are the holders of uniting China!

是！

They all said, this everyone moved to work as Chiang sits down extremely disappointed and angered. thus KMT and Ma accepts the terms from Japan while the NRA forces move into fortifying the areas where the old empire might attack

Silence and peace upon the land, unification and strength for the nation's interest . Many things has happened over the house of the Ma family, many matters were discussed in the dining table such as the use of the Date-to-Die Corp, a suicide bomber division that was meant to halt enemies on their tracks, or even the conversion of small houses close by border into minor factories to produce small arms equipment that can be sent to companies and battalions faster.

however for today, grim news has entered the house, and Anger filled the room as soon as the deal was heard from Japan. Nonetheless more furious as the Qings dared to enter the land of Ma and the KMT. There was much debate from advisors and the Ma clique alike concerning about Japan's "request" or more commonly known as the demand of a Military alliance which everyone opposed, but with only such few divisions and poor quality equipment in use including the pre emptive attack by the Qings, more and more advisors of Chiang advocated for the alliance with Japan to crush the Qings.

"This is unacceptable! Are we going to give in to the demands of the Japanese, those who have taken our lands and stand for imperalism!" Chiang argued with his advisors and anyone who would dare mention of the Japanese alliance, but as his support against the Japanese dwindled in a matter of days, the debate became more and more in favor for the alliance

Generalissimo, please consider this alliance, it would benefit in our war against the war lords and the Qings.

Please sir, this would benefit the both of our nations, maybe they would even return to us our lands!

Trade, equipment, arms, all what is needed to fight the Qings sir
They all chanted reasons of different areas, greed, money, a United china, Chiang was clearly angered by them but after awhile he finally gave in.

Fine! We will only accept the Japanese aid for this once, do not forget we are Chinese in heart, strong in spirit, we are the holders of uniting China!

是！

They all said, this everyone moved to work as Chiang sits down extremely disappointed and angered. thus KMT and Ma accepts the terms from Japan while the NRA forces move into fortifying the areas where the old empire might attack

Kaiserreich 1936 IC [OPEN TO ALL]

Kaiserreich 1936 IC [OPEN TO ALL]

EVENT! 2ND AMERICAN CIVIL WAR BEGINS!

To master a world

IC: MacArthur

1936 Elections (1/2)

1936 Elections (2/2)

IC MACARTHUR:

muh colonies

EVENT! PF JOINS JAPAN! ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION IN ITALY!

Sekret

IC: General MacArthur:

EVENT! GERMANY GETS SHREKED PART 1 OF 2

A regretful choice

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