The Iron Curtain: A Cold War RP (OOC, Reboot, Open)

[The Hoosier Alliance]

I think the British would appreciate some good old Kraut boys, the Good Kind, to assist them. Totally not in effort to reearm.

Oh no, the Germans are at it again.

Anyway, time to force the commies back into the jungleand commit war crimes then take over Belize

[Hypron]

I had to divide my numbers, plus I can edit and divide between British Guyana and British Honduras.

[Asardia]

I had to divide my numbers, plus I can edit and divide between British Guyana and British Honduras.

Just wanted to point out that the UK didn't even commit that many troops to the Korean War..

[Hypron]

I had to divide my numbers, plus I can edit and divide between British Guyana and British Honduras.

Just wanted to point out that the UK didn't even commit that many troops to the Korean War..

I have plans for that.

[Arvenia]

Who wants to contact Italy first in the IC? The Libyan oil is precious, you know.

[Totally Not OEP]

Who wants to contact Italy first in the IC? The Libyan oil is precious, you know.

Me....

[Union Princes]

Well, I lost my chance.

[Arvenia]

Well, I lost my chance.

What chance?

[Agarntrop]

I think it would attract more people if we identified as 'open' rather than 'semi-open'

[Asardia]

Updates

Rule Changes
Now that the majority of the players from the last iteration have returned, Rule 7 is now repealed, meaning that the "semi open" tag in the title will be removed and replaced with "open".

Roster Additions
Imperial State of Iran: Sarenium
People's Republic of China: United Elemental Nations
United Asian Federation (faction): United Elemental Nations

Events
Also, I plan on releasing a bunch of events for the nations these next few days. I want to begin with North Korea and China, as the Korean War starts to begin. I'll also be monitoring the war for historical accuracy (aka no massive troop deployments from NATO or China to the region until the war starts). The events will rotate by continent, so Asia first, then the Americas, Europe, Africa separately.

Poll Results

The poll has been open for about a day, and we have 15 of 18 nations who voted. I personally don't vote in these polls, but either way, out of 15 votes, 8 people wanted a Discord. It'll be open now: https://discord.gg/BHevXYR

[Union Princes]

Hmm, I'm thinking of doing Greece, Israel, or South Korea now that the Blue Shirt Society is no more.

[Totally Not OEP]

Hmm, I'm thinking of doing Greece, Israel, or South Korea now that the Blue Shirt Society is no more.

Portugal, Australia, Canada and Egypt are other good options. If you like the Blue Shirt idea, Portugal with the Estado Novo is a great fit.

[Union Princes]

Canada? Hmmmm. Maybe I can revive the Canadian stormtroopers

[Arvenia]

Wow, it's really quiet on the IC.

[Asardia]

Wow, it's really quiet on the IC.

And this is where the events come in. I'll make some for North Korea and China, and any other Asian nation. Then I'll move on to some with Europe or another region with high amounts of rpers. I'll have West Germany answer an event relating to the refugees, and I can possibly start another incident in Berlin (like the 1961 Berlin Crisis.)

I'll start looking at each nation individually to see if they can answer domestic issues as well. Once we reach the Korean War, activity should pick up

[Union Princes]

Country Name: Kingdom of Greece
Head of State/Government: George II of Hellenes
Type of Government: Absolutism
Capital: Constantinople
Map/location:
Population: 8.2 million
Faction: Western-aligned
History:The same up to WW1 where Greece joined the Allied powers and declared war on the Central Powers. When Greece decided to invade the Ottomans in hopes of completing the Megali idea, France and Britain sent some war supplies to the Greek Army but not enough to beat back the Turks. After some initial gains in Anatolia, the Greek army was then beaten back by General Mustafa Ataturk and retreated across the straight. However, the Turks were unable to take back the region of Thrace due to Allied equipment the Greek Army had received. After WW1, Turkey and Greece agreed to do a population exchange as Constantine I decreed the Megali policy or Megalism on Istanbul. The Hagia Sophia was restored to being a Orthodox Christian church while all mosques in the city was torn down. The Muslim population was expelled to Anatolia while the Greek population expelled from Anatolia began settling down in Istanbul. Megalism would later be a national wide policy to foster Greek nationalism and later, under the first years of King George's reign, Greek militarism.

WW2 saw Greece initially neutral but Italy decided to declare war of them. However, the Greek army thrashed the Italians forcing Germany to divert troops to aide their ally. German panzers and SS troops overran Greece forcing King George to flee to British-aligned Egypt. A government-in-exile was formed while Greece itself was split between Royalist and Republican/Communist guerrillas that fought against each other rather than fight the German and Italian occupants. The Greek Civil War ensued from 1942 - 1944 when British and French troops liberated Greece and restored George II to his throne putting the end to the conflict.

After blaming the Civil War on the Communist and Socialist parties, George II declared their parties outlawed in the 1946 election giving the royalist and far-right parties a great advantage. The Second Greek Civil War occurred in 1947 that lasted three months when the Socialist and Communists revolted in one final attempt to overthrow the monarchy. However, American aid and the fear of the USSR made the Greek populace more aligned to the monarchy. This gave King George II the popularity needed to dissolve parliament and granting himself full political authority in the name of national security.

Much to the disdain of liberals, his absolutist reign was recognized by the Greek Orthodox church at the Hagia Sophia cementing his authority for good. After the traitors were promptly squished by the Greek Royal Army, King George II focused on internal development and reform. The Greek military was in bad shape as it relied a majority of its equipment delivered from the Allies. Rifles from the British, machine guns from the Americans, and planes from the French. Megalism was replaced with Alexanderism, an even more militaristic and nationalist policy than Megalism. The whole concept revolving around the Greeks being the heirs of Alexander, one of the greatest conquerors of history, and regaining that lost Hellenic glory through the promotion of Greek culture, history, and military.

[The Felan Federation]

Wow, it's really quiet on the IC.

And this is where the events come in. I'll make some for North Korea and China, and any other Asian nation. Then I'll move on to some with Europe or another region with high amounts of rpers. I'll have West Germany answer an event relating to the refugees, and I can possibly start another incident in Berlin (like the 1961 Berlin Crisis.)

I'll start looking at each nation individually to see if they can answer domestic issues as well. Once we reach the Korean War, activity should pick up

Pardon my absence as India and co-GM - currently working night-shifts at work and busy. So I may or may not be able to post anything before the weekend.

[Asardia]

Updates

Roster additions:

Kingdom of Greece: Union Princes

WORLD EVENTS

As Rule 9 states, the Events System will be introduced. I noticed the RP has kind of slowed down, which isn't a big deal, but as nations don't have too much to post about, I thought I could give some prompts now. (And as prompts, these give broad choices to choose and branch from.)

North Korea: Unification of the entire Korean peninsula (Series Event)

Description: With the Japanese occupation now over, the United States and Soviet Union have divided Korea into two parts, each ruled by their respective military administrations. The creation of the Democratic People's of Korea in the North may not be enough, as Kim Il Sung eyes the southern half of the peninsula. The people fear a permanent division of their centuries united nation. What do you intend on doing?

1: All of Korea must be rightfully united under the leadership of the communist north under Kim Il Sung. The division is only temporary, and if the US backed south won't peacefully join, then an invasion must be prepared. To achieve this, military build up and invasion planning must be put into place. (builds to historical Korean War)

2: The division of Korea, albeit controversial, is necessary, and for the time being, the north should focus on domestic policies, especially regarding rebuilding and strengthening the nation to prevent dependence on foreign aid.

3: The unification of Korea must be achieved through diplomatic means. The north needs to pressure the US and possibly the UN to agree on letting the two Koreas decide their fate.

China: The direction for the People's Republic

The last century has been rather disastrous for China. While war wasn't a new occurrence, the civil war that began after the collapse of the Qing Dynasty ushered in a new era for the country. The brutal conflict resulted in the victory of the communists under Mao Zedong, with the nationalists fleeing to Taiwan. With the country now unified, what are the plans for the immediate future?

1: Prepare an invasion of Taiwan. All Chinese territories are rightfully under the control of the People's Republic, and the conflict has not yet ended.

2: Eliminate Kuomintang resistance elsewhere. While Taiwan belongs to the communists, perhaps it would be best to focus on securing the mainland. Tibet still has pockets of resistance, and maintaining control of the lands near the Himalayas would provide defensible borders against India, should a war break there. The territories of Hainan Island, Qinghai, and Yunnan should be under full control of the PRC.

3: Attempt to negotiate a peace settlement with the Nationalists. Millions have already died, and with massive advantage with a de facto victory in the civil war, the Kuomintang may be willing to agree to talks for reunification.

4: Focus mainly on rebuilding the war torn country and extending influence of the PRC to neighboring Asian nations.

South Vietnam: War for independence

The Anti French Resistance continues in the Indochina region, ultimately culminating in Vietnam pushing back enough French forces to get nominal independence. What's the next step?

1: Secure full French withdrawal from her Indochina colonies, even if it means continuing the war with the communist northerners.

2: Go the UN to get a peace conference to force the French to leave Indochina, or at the very least begin full decolonization.

Republic of Malaysia: Malayan Emergency

The British agreed to decolonize Malaya and even agree to limit control over Singapore. While currently on British protection, the Federation is now dealing with a two year conflict dubbed "the Malayan Emergency." Communist guerrillas have conducted campaigns to instill their own government, plunging the nation into chaos. The effects of the Second World War are still felt, and with civil war now on the horizon, the people look for a strong leader

1: Seek British aid. Being a protectorate of the former colonial empire, the UK still has stakes in Malaysia. Military aid from them may prove instrumental in the defeat of the communists

2: Crack down on the rebels without British support. In order to become fully independent, Malaysia must lose its dependence on the United Kingdom and begin to modernize itself.

3: Try to obtain a peace settlement with the guerrillas.

[Asardia]

And this is where the events come in. I'll make some for North Korea and China, and any other Asian nation. Then I'll move on to some with Europe or another region with high amounts of rpers. I'll have West Germany answer an event relating to the refugees, and I can possibly start another incident in Berlin (like the 1961 Berlin Crisis.)

I'll start looking at each nation individually to see if they can answer domestic issues as well. Once we reach the Korean War, activity should pick up

Pardon my absence as India and co-GM - currently working night-shifts at work and busy. So I may or may not be able to post anything before the weekend.

I see. Real life is always more important than NS. Thanks for letting me know, but don't feel any pressure.

[The Felan Federation]

Pardon my absence as India and co-GM - currently working night-shifts at work and busy. So I may or may not be able to post anything before the weekend.

I see. Real life is always more important than NS. Thanks for letting me know, but don't feel any pressure.

Thanks. I promise to post this coming weekend.

[Dentali]

Updates

Roster additions:

Kingdom of Greece: Union Princes

WORLD EVENTS

As Rule 9 states, the Events System will be introduced. I noticed the RP has kind of slowed down, which isn't a big deal, but as nations don't have too much to post about, I thought I could give some prompts now. (And as prompts, these give broad choices to choose and branch from.)

North Korea: Unification of the entire Korean peninsula (Series Event)

Description: With the Japanese occupation now over, the United States and Soviet Union have divided Korea into two parts, each ruled by their respective military administrations. The creation of the Democratic People's of Korea in the North may not be enough, as Kim Il Sung eyes the southern half of the peninsula. The people fear a permanent division of their centuries united nation. What do you intend on doing?

1: All of Korea must be rightfully united under the leadership of the communist north under Kim Il Sung. The division is only temporary, and if the US backed south won't peacefully join, then an invasion must be prepared. To achieve this, military build up and invasion planning must be put into place. (builds to historical Korean War)

2: The division of Korea, albeit controversial, is necessary, and for the time being, the north should focus on domestic policies, especially regarding rebuilding and strengthening the nation to prevent dependence on foreign aid.

3: The unification of Korea must be achieved through diplomatic means. The north needs to pressure the US and possibly the UN to agree on letting the two Koreas decide their fate.

China: The direction for the People's Republic

The last century has been rather disastrous for China. While war wasn't a new occurrence, the civil war that began after the collapse of the Qing Dynasty ushered in a new era for the country. The brutal conflict resulted in the victory of the communists under Mao Zedong, with the nationalists fleeing to Taiwan. With the country now unified, what are the plans for the immediate future?

1: Prepare an invasion of Taiwan. All Chinese territories are rightfully under the control of the People's Republic, and the conflict has not yet ended.

2: Eliminate Kuomintang resistance elsewhere. While Taiwan belongs to the communists, perhaps it would be best to focus on securing the mainland. Tibet still has pockets of resistance, and maintaining control of the lands near the Himalayas would provide defensible borders against India, should a war break there. The territories of Hainan Island, Qinghai, and Yunnan should be under full control of the PRC.

3: Attempt to negotiate a peace settlement with the Nationalists. Millions have already died, and with massive advantage with a de facto victory in the civil war, the Kuomintang may be willing to agree to talks for reunification.

4: Focus mainly on rebuilding the war torn country and extending influence of the PRC to neighboring Asian nations.

South Vietnam: War for independence

The Anti French Resistance continues in the Indochina region, ultimately culminating in Vietnam pushing back enough French forces to get nominal independence. What's the next step?

1: Secure full French withdrawal from her Indochina colonies, even if it means continuing the war with the communist northerners.

2: Go the UN to get a peace conference to force the French to leave Indochina, or at the very least begin full decolonization.

Republic of Malaysia: Malayan Emergency

The British agreed to decolonize Malaya and even agree to limit control over Singapore. While currently on British protection, the Federation is now dealing with a two year conflict dubbed "the Malayan Emergency." Communist guerrillas have conducted campaigns to instill their own government, plunging the nation into chaos. The effects of the Second World War are still felt, and with civil war now on the horizon, the people look for a strong leader

1: Seek British aid. Being a protectorate of the former colonial empire, the UK still has stakes in Malaysia. Military aid from them may prove instrumental in the defeat of the communists

2: Crack down on the rebels without British support. In order to become fully independent, Malaysia must lose its dependence on the United Kingdom and begin to modernize itself.

3: Try to obtain a peace settlement with the guerrillas.

Just FYI the 7th Fleet is in the Taiwan strait

[New Finnish Republic]

Set up the meeting between Truman and Adenauer, Dentali.

[Asardia]

Updates

Roster additions:

Kingdom of Greece: Union Princes

WORLD EVENTS

As Rule 9 states, the Events System will be introduced. I noticed the RP has kind of slowed down, which isn't a big deal, but as nations don't have too much to post about, I thought I could give some prompts now. (And as prompts, these give broad choices to choose and branch from.)

North Korea: Unification of the entire Korean peninsula (Series Event)

Description: With the Japanese occupation now over, the United States and Soviet Union have divided Korea into two parts, each ruled by their respective military administrations. The creation of the Democratic People's of Korea in the North may not be enough, as Kim Il Sung eyes the southern half of the peninsula. The people fear a permanent division of their centuries united nation. What do you intend on doing?

1: All of Korea must be rightfully united under the leadership of the communist north under Kim Il Sung. The division is only temporary, and if the US backed south won't peacefully join, then an invasion must be prepared. To achieve this, military build up and invasion planning must be put into place. (builds to historical Korean War)

2: The division of Korea, albeit controversial, is necessary, and for the time being, the north should focus on domestic policies, especially regarding rebuilding and strengthening the nation to prevent dependence on foreign aid.

3: The unification of Korea must be achieved through diplomatic means. The north needs to pressure the US and possibly the UN to agree on letting the two Koreas decide their fate.

China: The direction for the People's Republic

The last century has been rather disastrous for China. While war wasn't a new occurrence, the civil war that began after the collapse of the Qing Dynasty ushered in a new era for the country. The brutal conflict resulted in the victory of the communists under Mao Zedong, with the nationalists fleeing to Taiwan. With the country now unified, what are the plans for the immediate future?

1: Prepare an invasion of Taiwan. All Chinese territories are rightfully under the control of the People's Republic, and the conflict has not yet ended.

2: Eliminate Kuomintang resistance elsewhere. While Taiwan belongs to the communists, perhaps it would be best to focus on securing the mainland. Tibet still has pockets of resistance, and maintaining control of the lands near the Himalayas would provide defensible borders against India, should a war break there. The territories of Hainan Island, Qinghai, and Yunnan should be under full control of the PRC.

3: Attempt to negotiate a peace settlement with the Nationalists. Millions have already died, and with massive advantage with a de facto victory in the civil war, the Kuomintang may be willing to agree to talks for reunification.

4: Focus mainly on rebuilding the war torn country and extending influence of the PRC to neighboring Asian nations.

South Vietnam: War for independence

The Anti French Resistance continues in the Indochina region, ultimately culminating in Vietnam pushing back enough French forces to get nominal independence. What's the next step?

1: Secure full French withdrawal from her Indochina colonies, even if it means continuing the war with the communist northerners.

2: Go the UN to get a peace conference to force the French to leave Indochina, or at the very least begin full decolonization.

Republic of Malaysia: Malayan Emergency

The British agreed to decolonize Malaya and even agree to limit control over Singapore. While currently on British protection, the Federation is now dealing with a two year conflict dubbed "the Malayan Emergency." Communist guerrillas have conducted campaigns to instill their own government, plunging the nation into chaos. The effects of the Second World War are still felt, and with civil war now on the horizon, the people look for a strong leader

1: Seek British aid. Being a protectorate of the former colonial empire, the UK still has stakes in Malaysia. Military aid from them may prove instrumental in the defeat of the communists

2: Crack down on the rebels without British support. In order to become fully independent, Malaysia must lose its dependence on the United Kingdom and begin to modernize itself.

3: Try to obtain a peace settlement with the guerrillas.

Just FYI the 7th Fleet is in the Taiwan strait

You're right. Tbh I'm not sure if China would even care too much about Taiwan, as they didn't even invade it irl. However if China does go that route here, then it may cause an international incident akin to the Gibraltar Crisis in the last RP.

[Nazeroth]

Democratic People's Republic of Korea will seek unifcation through violent struggle, Military Forces building up for attack pending Soviet and Chinese Assurances.

[Hypron]

Would anyone object OOCly to a British Invasion of Ireland? I am asking so I know that I can do it without no one calling me out here.