A Victory in the East (Alternate History RP/OOC) Open

[Union Princes]

Hey, thinking of joining. Am intrigued. I thought of doing either a Chinese Soviet Republic or an Authoritarian KMT ROC in Asia.

Given that Russia never went Soviet, I wondered if the would be revolutionaries fled to China so instead of Maoism, I thought of doing Trotskyism or Stalinist China with the five year plans

[United Socialist Territories]

United Socialist Territory

New England
Boston
Democratic Socialists
President
Bernie Sanders

Progressive Party
President
New England Pine Tree Flag

Dollars
14,853,290
$1.148 trillion
3.5%
1.6%
2.4%
0.231
0.5 New England Dollars to 1 American Dollar
Canada, New York

75,000
35,000
28,000
12,000
Canada
Self-Defense Force

Anti-Catholic Riots(Northern Maine)

Mix between Atheist, Catholic, and Protestant
Progressive Party Anti-Capitalist and Socialist Reformers; Seats: 134/241
Maine Independence Party Single Issue Party Caucuses with Conservative Party; 31/241
Conservative Party Wishes to Join the Russian Bloc; 45/241
Angus King for President Party Single Issue Party Caucuses with the Progressives; 22/241
New York Unification Party Single Issue Party Caucuses with the Progressives; 9/241
After forming after the 2014 midterms the Republic although still recovering from 2008, is beginning to become a Major Diplomatic Powerhouse. Whatever Fate lies in Store for them.
Unaligned Movement
Public: To restore the Glory of New England and to spread Socialism Regionally
Private: To Annex Nova Socitia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Upstate New York

Buddy I can't find them

[Imperialisium]

Hey, thinking of joining. Am intrigued. I thought of doing either a Chinese Soviet Republic or an Authoritarian KMT ROC in Asia.

Given that Russia never went Soviet, I wondered if the would be revolutionaries fled to China so instead of Maoism, I thought of doing Trotskyism or Stalinist China with the five year plans

That could work. And is totally viable. China at the start due to being mentioned as Communist in prior accepted applications will start out as such. It can be flipped to nationalist over time if you want to go that route. But at the start it will be Communist. What kind, Maoism, Troskyism, Stalinist, etc, will be entirely up to you. So feel free to customize that however you wish.

[Wasi State]

So are Macro Effects with stat effects only be applicable to major nations, or will all player nations regardless of power level have them to that effect?

[Imperialisium]

So are Macro Effects with stat effects only be applicable to major nations, or will all player nations regardless of power level have them to that effect?

Every nation will have them. They’re not permanent but represent starting issues that a player can address, ignore (with repercussions sooner or later), or exacerbate them to foment a possible long term goal. Like if a Chinese player wants to flip to nationalism they could deliberately RP in a manner to make things worse so a civil conflict breaks out to allow a counter-revolution against the CCP.

Generally I’ll be taking the listed domestic issues as the starting MEs.

[Wasi State]

So are Macro Effects with stat effects only be applicable to major nations, or will all player nations regardless of power level have them to that effect?

Every nation will have them. They’re not permanent but represent starting issues that a player can address, ignore (with repercussions sooner or later), or exacerbate them to foment a possible long term goal. Like if a Chinese player wants to flip to nationalism they could deliberately RP in a manner to make things worse so a civil conflict breaks out to allow a counter-revolution against the CCP.

Generally I’ll be taking the listed domestic issues as the starting MEs.

Ah I see, well that's cool. So you'll be deciding which ends up as MEs per nation? If so I'm excited to see what I get lol.

[Imperialisium]

Every nation will have them. They’re not permanent but represent starting issues that a player can address, ignore (with repercussions sooner or later), or exacerbate them to foment a possible long term goal. Like if a Chinese player wants to flip to nationalism they could deliberately RP in a manner to make things worse so a civil conflict breaks out to allow a counter-revolution against the CCP.

Generally I’ll be taking the listed domestic issues as the starting MEs.

Ah I see, well that's cool. So you'll be deciding which ends up as MEs per nation? If so I'm excited to see what I get lol.

I’ll just be using what’s listed in peoples apps as major domestic issues. Try to give a positive one as well so people have a unique good one for their nation. Like all the majors have one good one tied to the character of their nation.

[Imperialisium]

Roster and map updated.

[TENNOHEIKA BANZAI NIHON]

Nationstates Name TENNOHEIKA BANZAI NIHON

Nation Name The Empire of Japan / 大日本帝国
Capital Tokyo
Type of Government Constitutional Monarchy
Head of State(s) Emperor Naruhito
Head of Government (if applicable) Prime Minister Hidetoshi Tojo
Picture of Leader

Party in Power Imperial Rule Assistance Association
Executive Title Prime Minister of the Empire of Japan
Flag

Currency Japanese Yen
Population 197,641,903 including overseas territories
GDP $6,878,140,000,000
GDP Growth 3.25%
Inflation 0.14%
Population below poverty line 15.7% (Japan only) 20.6% (Including overseas territories)
Gini 32.9
Value of currency compared to United States Dollar 1:0.0091 to USD
Major trade partners Russia, United States, China, and Korea.

Total military size 286,500 personnel: 250,000 (Japan); 15,000 (Reorganized Republic of China); 20,000 (Manchukuo); 1,500 (South Seas Mandate)
Breakdown of ground forces
The Japanese and aligned ground forces consists of the Imperial Japanese Army, the Reformed Government Army (China), the Manchukuo Imperial Army, and the Nanyo Imperial Army. While the armies of puppet governments tend to primarily consist of infantry, police, and special forces units, the Imperial Japanese Army employs 5 armies consisting of 6 divisions, 18 combat brigades, and 9 support brigades. These forces serve in infantry, armor, military police, air defense, artillery, and support units. Notable is the 10 Kenpeitai brigades which serve as secret police. These soldiers have widespread authority and are spread out through Japan and its puppets to maintain order and obedience.

Force Breakdown:
IJA: 120,000 active personnel with 12,000 in reserve
RGA: 10,000 active personnel
MIA: 15,000 active personnel with 2,000 in reserve
NIA: 500 active personnel with 1,000 in reserve

Heavy Equipment Breakdown IJA:
Main Battle Tanks: 1,340 active and 560 reserve
Tank Destroyers: 142 active
Infantry Fighting Vehicles: 120 active
Armored Fighting Vehicles: 208 active
Armored Personnel Carriers: 1,000 active
Light Armored Vehicles: 1,889 active
MLRS: 99 active and 66 reserve
Self-Propelled Artillery: 220 active and 20 reserve
Self-Propelled Mortar: 24 active and 36 reserve
Self-Propelled AA: 52 active and 120 reserve
Towed Artillery: 480 active
SAM Systems: 360 active

Many of the puppet armies do not operate very much heavy equipment and instead operate with Japanese-loaned weapons.

Aside from the Kenpeitai, the other most notable unit in the IJA is the Imperial Guards, which consists of 3 combat brigades tasked with protecting the Imperial Palace as well as foreign dignitaries and high ranking officials. Among these forces is also the Teishin Shudan special forces group which act in the paratrooper role.

The Army operates 497 aircraft.

Breakdown of naval naval forces

The Imperial Navy consists of 60,000 personnel operating:

1 Fleet Carrier
4 Light Carriers
2 Cruisers
36 Destroyers
2 Frigates
6 Destroyer Escorts
6 Patrol Ships
3 Landing Ship Tanks
6 Landing Craft
22 Mine Countermeasure Ships
8 Training Ships
17 Special Purpose Ships
23 Attack Submarines
2 Ballistic Missile Submarines

In addition to the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade of the Imperial Army, the Navy operates the Special Naval Landing Forces which act as Japan's marines. Going back to the war, some units of these marines have been trained as paratroopers as well, making them capable of a diverse set of warfare operations.

The navy is supplemented by the Imperial Coast Guard which is a civilian organization, as well as puppet navies which tend to consist of a few small patrol boats, or at best a small destroyer.

The Navy operates 476 aircraft.

List of IJN and ROCN Ship Classes

Breakdown of air forces

In 1995, aircraft from the Imperial Army Air Force and Imperial Navy Air Corps came to from the Imperial Japanese Air Force. This consists of 1,503 aircraft operated by 58,000 personnel. In Japanese puppets, they tend to not have a separate air force, but together they operate several dozen obsolete aircraft. The Imperial Air Force is also tasked with maintaining Japan's nuclear arsenal, some of its air defense systems, and its ballistic missile forces.

List of Japanese Aircraft

Major foreign military suppliers if applicable The majority of equipment used by Japan is manufactured domestically, however some systems are purchased from the United States and Russia. A good portion of Japanese weapons are built under license.

Extra Armed Forces details
The Japanese military, being quite small, relies on its deterrence capabilities during peacetime. However during times of war, conscription is put in place allowing Japanese forces to swell to around 500,000 troops within several months of conflict. The Japanese conscription system dates back to the 1890s however in modern times has not been imposed, leaving Japan with an all professional force.

In Manchukuo, Japan operates a secretive asymmetrical force of around 10,000 bandit mercenaries known as Chuchun sabotage units, divided up into companies of 200-300 men under Japanese commanders. They are known for their knowledge of the land in the region, and are tasked with espionage, sabotage, and other forms of asymmetrical warfare. These men have been trained to launch incursions into China or Korea for their given missions.

Ongoing major and minor domestic Issues
Conflict has erupted between Japan's left leaning parties and the military in recent times, leading to crack downs by the Tokko and Kenpeitai. Other issues have erupted between the pacifist and military camps as well as the issue of the aging population.

Religion Breakdown
(Some Japanese practice multiple religions)
79% Shinto
66.7% Buddhist
1.5% Other

Political Breakdown
(Note: The House of Peers is not democratically elected and as such there are not part of political parties in the House of Peers. Most act in support of the Emperor.)

House of Representatives:
Imperial Rule Assistance Association: 342 seats
Democratic Party: 96 seats
Komeito: 15 seats
Independents: 7
Democratic Party for the People: 5

History
The greatest years for the Empire was from the 1890s until 1945 with its "defeat" in World War Two. While a more favorable outcome than for other Axis powers, the Japanese economy and military was in tatters by the end of the conflict. As a result, Japan spend the next two decades in the process of rebuilding and recovering, turning its focus from the military towards its economy. While relations with the West never fully recovered, Japan soon resumed trade with the Americas and Europe following the end of the war.

The Korean and Vietnam Wars caused outrage in Japan, that the West was interfering in regional affairs as well as Western forces so close to Japanese shores. With a rising threat from Communist China, as well as with the world powers obtaining nuclear weapons and no security guarantee, Japan became desperate for deterrence. In 1975, Japan obtained the nuclear bomb and conducted a single low-yield test in the South Pacific. Under Emperor Hirohito, Japan's economy continued to expand and do well. However by the time of his death in 1989, the hope of reattaining the empire was never realized.

In the 1990s, the Japanese economy continued to thrive, but the military began to wane. Emperor Akihito, not as commanding as his father was, allowed for his influence to decrease and came to serve as mostly a ceremonial figure.

Jump to 2020, the Emperor Akihito abdicated the throne for his son, now Emperor Naruhito to take control. Influenced by then Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the military hawks, the new reign under Naruhito saw Japan moving back into region politics. Now as 2021 emerges, the Japanese tiger, while weakened, is looking to reassert itself an attain past glory.

Organization Membership United Nations, Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere

Goals Public and Private
The public goals of the Empire is to expand partnerships and trade, modernize rural provinces, and preservation of peace throughout Asia. However private goals of the ruling Imperial Rule Assistance Association and military elite seek to see Japan remilitarize and reassert itself as the leading military and economic power in Asia.

Roleplay example link

1912-1990 Era War
1912-1990 Era War
Earth II
The Great Restoration
1935-2000 Era War 4:New Beginnings

[Imperialisium]

Nationstates Name TENNOHEIKA BANZAI NIHON

Nation Name The Empire of Japan / 大日本帝国
Capital Tokyo
Type of Government Constitutional Monarchy
Head of State(s) Emperor Naruhito
Head of Government (if applicable) Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga
Picture of Leader

(Image)

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Party in Power Imperial Rule Assistance Association
Executive Title Prime Minister of the Empire of Japan
Flag

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Currency Japanese Yen
Population 197,641,903 including overseas territories
GDP $6,878,140,000,000
GDP Growth 3.25%
Inflation 0.14%
Population below poverty line 15.7% (Japan only) 20.6% (Including overseas territories)
Gini 32.9
Value of currency compared to United States Dollar 1:0.0091 to USD
Major trade partners Russia, United States, China, and Korea.

Total military size 286,500 personnel: 250,000 (Japan); 15,000 (Reorganized Republic of China); 20,000 (Manchukuo); 1,500 (South Seas Mandate)
Breakdown of ground forces
The Japanese and aligned ground forces consists of the Imperial Japanese Army, the Reformed Government Army (China), the Manchukuo Imperial Army, and the Nanyo Imperial Army. While the armies of puppet governments tend to primarily consist of infantry, police, and special forces units, the Imperial Japanese Army employs 5 armies consisting of 6 divisions, 18 combat brigades, and 9 support brigades. These forces serve in infantry, armor, military police, air defense, artillery, and support units. Notable is the 10 Kenpeitai brigades which serve as secret police. These soldiers have widespread authority and are spread out through Japan and its puppets to maintain order and obedience.

Force Breakdown:
IJA: 120,000 active personnel with 12,000 in reserve
RGA: 10,000 active personnel
MIA: 15,000 active personnel with 2,000 in reserve
NIA: 500 active personnel with 1,000 in reserve

Heavy Equipment Breakdown IJA:
Main Battle Tanks: 1,340 active and 560 reserve
Tank Destroyers: 142 active
Infantry Fighting Vehicles: 68 active
Armored Fighting Vehicles: 208 active
Armored Personnel Carriers: 1,000 active
Light Armored Vehicles: 1,889 active
MLRS: 99 active and 66 reserve
Self-Propelled Artillery: 220 active and 20 reserve
Self-Propelled Mortar: 24 active and 36 reserve
Self-Propelled AA: 52 active and 120 reserve
Towed Artillery: 480 active
SAM Systems: 360 active

Many of the puppet armies do not operate very much heavy equipment and instead operate with Japanese-loaned weapons.

Aside from the Kenpeitai, the other most notable unit in the IJA is the Imperial Guards, which consists of 3 combat brigades tasked with protecting the Imperial Palace as well as foreign dignitaries and high ranking officials. Among these forces is also the Teishin Shudan special forces group which act in the paratrooper role.

The Army operates 497 aircraft.

Breakdown of naval naval forces

The Imperial Navy consists of 60,000 personnel operating:

1 Fleet Carrier
4 Light Carriers
2 Cruisers
36 Destroyers
2 Frigates
6 Destroyer Escorts
6 Patrol Ships
3 Landing Ship Tanks
6 Landing Craft
22 Mine Countermeasure Ships
8 Training Ships
17 Special Purpose Ships
23 Attack Submarines
2 Ballistic Missile Submarines

In addition to the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade of the Imperial Army, the Navy operates the Special Naval Landing Forces which act as Japan's marines. Going back to the war, some units of these marines have been trained as paratroopers as well, making them capable of a diverse set of warfare operations.

The navy is supplemented by the Imperial Coast Guard which is a civilian organization, as well as puppet navies which tend to consist of a few small patrol boats, or at best a small destroyer.

The Navy operates 476 aircraft.

Breakdown of air forces

In 1995, aircraft from the Imperial Army Air Force and Imperial Navy Air Corps came to from the Imperial Japanese Air Force. This consists of 845 aircraft operated by 58,000 personnel. In Japanese puppets, they tend to not have a separate air force, but together they operate several dozen obsolete aircraft. The Imperial Air Force is also tasked with maintaining Japan's nuclear arsenal, some of its air defense systems, and its ballistic missile forces.

Major foreign military suppliers if applicable The majority of equipment used by Japan is manufactured domestically, however some systems are purchased from the United States and Russia. A good portion of Japanese weapons are built under license.

Extra Armed Forces details
The Japanese military, being quite small, relies on its deterrence capabilities during peacetime. However during times of war, conscription is put in place allowing Japanese forces to swell to around 500,000 troops within several months of conflict. The Japanese conscription system dates back to the 1890s however in modern times has not been imposed, leaving Japan with an all professional force.

Ongoing major and minor domestic Issues
Conflict has erupted between Japan's left leaning parties and the military in recent times, leading to crack downs by the Tokko and Kenpeitai. Other issues have erupted between the pacifist and military camps as well as the issue of the aging population.

Religion Breakdown
(Some Japanese practice multiple religions)
79% Shinto
66.7% Buddhist
1.5% Other

Political Breakdown
(Note: The House of Peers is not democratically elected and as such there are not part of political parties in the House of Peers. Most act in support of the Emperor.)

House of Representatives:
Imperial Rule Assistance Association: 342 seats
Democratic Party: 96 seats
Komeito: 15 seats
Independents: 7
Democratic Party for the People: 5

History
The greatest years for the Empire was from the 1890s until 1945 with its "defeat" in World War Two. While a more favorable outcome than for other Axis powers, the Japanese economy and military was in tatters by the end of the conflict. As a result, Japan spend the next two decades in the process of rebuilding and recovering, turning its focus from the military towards its economy. While relations with the West never fully recovered, Japan soon resumed trade with the Americas and Europe following the end of the war.

The Korean and Vietnam Wars caused outrage in Japan, that the West was interfering in regional affairs as well as Western forces so close to Japanese shores. With a rising threat from Communist China, as well as with the world powers obtaining nuclear weapons and no security guarantee, Japan became desperate for deterrence. In 1975, Japan obtained the nuclear bomb and conducted a single low-yield test in the South Pacific. Under Emperor Hirohito, Japan's economy continued to expand and do well. However by the time of his death in 1989, the hope of reattaining the empire was never realized.

In the 1990s, the Japanese economy continued to thrive, but the military began to wane. Emperor Akihito, not as commanding as his father was, allowed for his influence to decrease and came to serve as mostly a ceremonial figure.

Jump to 2020, the Emperor Akihito abdicated the throne for his son, now Emperor Naruhito to take control. Influenced by then Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the military hawks, the new reign under Naruhito saw Japan moving back into region politics. Now as 2021 emerges, the Japanese tiger, while weakened, is looking to reassert itself an attain past glory.

Organization Membership United Nations

Goals Public and Private
The public goals of the Empire is to expand partnerships and trade, modernize rural provinces, and preservation of peace throughout Asia. However private goals of the ruling Imperial Rule Assistance Association and military elite seek to see Japan remilitarize and reassert itself as the leading military and economic power in Asia.

Roleplay example link

1912-1990 Era War
1912-1990 Era War
Earth II
The Great Restoration
1935-2000 Era War 4:New Beginnings

Accepted

[Union Princes]

Nationstates Name Union Princes

Nation Name Chinese Soviet Republic
Capital Nanjing
Type of Government Federal One-Party Soviet Socialist Republic/ One-Party Totalitarian Police State
Head of State(s) Xi Jinping in a white suit
Head of Government Xi Jinping
Picture of Leader

Party in Power United Chinese Soviet Party
Executive Title Comrade General Secretary (official)/Comrade (Formal)
Flag

Currency Renminbi
Population 1.2 billion
GDP $12 trillion
GDP Growth 17%
Inflation 2%
Population below poverty line 17%
Gini 48
Value of currency compared to United States Dollar 1: 0.16 US dollar
Major trade partners US, Russia, India, South East Asia, Korean Peninsula, Europe

Total military size 10.3 million
Breakdown of ground forces
Being the most populated country in the world, it's not that surprising that the CSR has the most active-duty and reserve-duty personnel in the world, with nearly 4 million serving in the Chinese Soviet Army. In addition, another 2 million serve in the paramilitary branch in the form of the Chinese Soviet Gendarmerie. However, the CSG is sworn to the UCSP specially the State Council, rather than the country itself. Although conscription is mandatory to all young males and females, the sheer influx of volunteers meant that enforcing conscription was never really needed. Yet all 18-year-olds have to register at their local conscription center.

The traditional army doctrine of the CSA revolves around the concept of "Army in being." A strategy in which China would use its vast manpower pools to force the enemy to overextend their forces, allowing the much larger Chinese army to strike the weakest point or attacking in a vast offensive to overrun the enemy.

6 million active/4 million reserve
Breakdown of naval naval forces
In order to combat the IJN and compete with the US, the Chinese Soviet Republic is currently building its own blue water fleet, laying down a foundation for four fleet carriers, a dozen heavy cruisers, and numerous screens and boats.
300k Active
Breakdown of air forces
Soviet China has reasonable air capabilities but only on a local level. Most of its technology was either homemade or has origins in Germany, Russia, or the US. The fifth-generation stealth fighter is an example of the former.
100k active
Major foreign military suppliers if applicable Germany, US, Russia
Extra Armed Forces details
The Chinese Soviet Gendarmerie is specially used for crowd control, internal armed conflicts, prison security, or safeguarding highly important facilities. In wartime, they are usually assigned for local defense and rear area security. Due to being staffed and led by fanatical nationalists, the CSG has earned the unflattering nickname as the "Red SS."
Ongoing major and minor domestic Issues
The Two Centuries of Humiliation- The overall goal of the UCSP: to undo the humiliation of the Unequal Treaties and regain national prestige once again. China must become powerful, China will become powerful. So told for the last 200 years and now, the Chinese people wonder if China could ever become powerful as Hong Kong still remains in British hands.
Effect: Moderately low public confidence in the government's ability to unite China.

The Big Red- China is the most populated country in the world. While it comes with plenty of boons such as a more taxable population, it comes with high poverty, overpopulation in cities, and increase dependency on foreign imports.

Effect: Chinese population increase 4-6% per year.

The Red Dragon Rises- The Chinese Soviet Republic is the third-largest economy in the world thanks to Deng's reforms. By becoming the world's factory, China can exert its own level of soft power onto its neighbors like a planet with orbiting moons.

Effect: Greater political influence in international politics through economic pressure.
Religion Breakdown

• 60% No Religion/Chinese Folk
• 18% Buddhist
• 5% Christian
• 1% Islam

Political Breakdown
No other Political Party is allowed in the CSR
History
Before the Chinese Soviet Republic ever existed, the country that stood the highest chance to unite China was the Republic of China under the Kuomintang. At first, it was a centrist political umbrella movement encompassing both right and left-wing camps allowing it to make ties with the US, Germany, and Russia. Founded by Sun Yet-Sen and succeeded by Chiang Kai-Shek, the KMT sought to reunite China from the feuding warlords. Because the ROC was the largest contender for legitimacy and that the KMT had many socialist and communist elements, it became a hotspot for Russian Bolsheviks who were still unsatisfied by the Tsar’s reforms. One such Bolshevik was Leon Trotsky, a bookworm and experienced military man.

Because of the budding friendship with Trotsky and the patronage of left-leaning literature and art, Chiang Kai-Shek earned himself the nickname “Red Protector” despite being a traditionalist with no patience for communist dogma. While the Sino-German Agreement did produce German equipment and training to the fledgling NRA, it was Leon Trotsky who completely reinvented the KMT army into a truly fearsome force to be reckoned with.

Before the 2nd Sino-Japanese War broke out, the unexpected happened as Chiang Kai-Shek purged the right-wing elements of the KMT in the middle of a Northern Expedition to subjugate Ma Clique. No one could decisively pinpoint the exact reason as Chiang wasn’t a communist devotee himself. Indeed, Western scholars debated that the opposite was supposed to happen while Chinese scholars explained that it was Chiang’s close friendships with Mao and Trotsky against the distant relationship with the Right Wing KMT members that forced the purge to secure Chiang’s own power. Whatever the case, Red Terror descended the streets as communists and socialists targeted Chinese who had fascist sympathies. Estimated 30,000 Chinese were executed for their monarchist or fascist views.

The only person spared from the purge was Dai Lee, much to the horror of Mao Zedong. Mao incidentally warned Chiang that “Dai Li would use our colors to paint fascism red!” and pleaded with him to purge Dai Lee as well. However, Chiang refused as the “Chinese Himmler” proved himself invaluable to the KMT due to his extensive spy network throughout China, going as far as Korea and Taiwan. With the unexpected death of Kang Sheng, it was only a matter of time that Mao’s words be proven true.

By the time the 2nd Sino-Japanese War of 1937 came around, the ROC had already gained an international reputation as a “red” state pitted against an ultramilitarist nation of Japan. The Eight Years of Resistance, as taught in Chinese schools, was harsh, brutal, and grueling as tens of millions of Chinese soldiers and civilians died to the Samurai. But at the darkest hour did the KMT shine its brightest as the labor of Dai Lee, Mao Zedong, and Leon Trotsky borne fruit. Even when Japan had superior technology, it did not have the manpower to fully conquer China and so it engaged in an unwinnable war of attrition as the constant harassment of communist guerrillas made sure that Japan bled for every piece of land taken.

When the US and the Allied powers finally brought War to Japan, the ROC finally took the initiative and launched a massive offensive to liberate as much territory as possible. The NRA could have easily rolled up the Japanese army and reclaim Manchuria but Russia threatening intervention forced Chiang into a pre-antebellum status quo. A white peace to be exact yet the island of Hainan remained under Japanese control much to the frustration of the ROC.

Deeply saddened that China still remains a puppet to the Western Powers, Chiang fell into a deep depression over this failure to unify the country and in 1947, died in his family home. A brief power struggle erupted between Mao Zedong, Wang Jingwei, and Dai Li. Much to Mao’s fears, the influence of the Chinese Himmler ran deep in the KMT party and the government as a whole. Before Mao nor Wang could unite in opposition, Dai Li already unleashed his secret Redshirt Society to systematically take down Mao’s and Wang’s powerbase in what is to be known as the Great Purge. Over 700,000 KMT members would be quickly arrested and executed while the infamous “Trial of Twenty One” was broadcasted in China as Wang was forced to confess to false crimes of collaboration with Imperial Japan.

From there, Dai Li reorganized the Republic of China to the Chinese Soviet Republic, a new kind of dragon that would bring fire to the Asian continent. The Five-Year Plans of Dai Li would prove themselves successful in rapidly industrializing China albeit at a massive human cost of 20 million dying of starvation or disease. While his legacy would be the five-year plans that modernize China, Dai Li was secretly infiltrating Japanese occupied territories, funding independence movements in Korea, Manchuria, and Vietnam, and building up communist cells in Tibet, Mongolia, and Sinkiang.

When Dai Li died in 1978 at age 78, his successor Deng Xiaoping began a regime marked by three extremes: the first nuclear test in 1979, the liberalization of the economy in 1981, and the Tiananmen Square Coup. Deng quoted an old proverb to justify turning away from a command control economy “It doesn’t matter whether a cat is black or white. If it catches mice, it is a good cat.” Under Deng, state intervention was reduced, foreign investment returned, and new Special Economic Zones were created with free markets. Ironic that the cities chosen were once forced open to trade by the Europeans during the 19th century. This quite literally caused the Chinese economy to explode past Japan and landed firmly to be the 3rd largest economy in the world.

However, his biggest failure lay in Hong Kong and Macau. The two European nations were adamant that they kept the cities and refused to negotiate with Deng. With very few international sympathies at the time, the Chinese Soviet Republic was forced to back down and stew in anger. Dejected, Deng resumed his economic reform policies completely unaware of the storm he was concocting.

The Nanjing Coup, or the Battle of Nanking in Western Circles, can be summarized as a single clusterf*ck as it was a three-way stand-off between the government, communists, and democratic leaving students. Indeed, while Deng’s reforms were an outstanding boon for China as a whole, they alienated the orthodox Marxists in the military while simultaneously exposing the civilian population to liberal ideas such as republicanism. Long story short, the Government thought the Students were protesting against the Marxist army units marching into the capital while the Students thought the Marxist were marching with them while the Marxists thought a countercoup was already in place with the Students and the Government united against them. It was only when the Loyalist divisions arrived did the blood start flowing in Nanjing. 30,000 people died in the ensuing chaos that thankfully ended rather quickly.

But it did spark a crisis in the UCSP: Are they still communists?

Deng could not answer as he resigned that same year and was succeeded by Jiang Zemin, who mostly continued Deng’s economic reforms and pushed for Chinese unification. After the Nanjing Coup, Jiang would spend his foreign policy mostly building up relationships with the US, Germany, India, and Russia trying to clean up some of the negativity surrounding the CSR. His departure in 2002 will see Xi Jinping be placed in power. From then on, China started to embark on a more aggressive stance concerning Chinese unification over Mongolia, Manchuria, Sinkiang, Tibet, and the port cities of Hong Kong and Macau.

Organization Membership Permanent UNSC member
Goals Public and Private
Public: Unification of China, Decolonization of South Asia, Liberalization of the economy,
Private: Limiting Russian influence, Limiting Japanese influence, Limiting American Influence
Roleplay example link
Gods Among US

[Old Tanokiana]

This looks like it'll be fun so I'm tagging along of y'all don't mind.
Here's a map I made that I'll totally explain

http://imgur.com/gallery/NqXcKsI

Nationstates Name Old Tanokiana

Nation Name Parliamentary Republic of Lebanon (Lebanon)
Capital Beyrouth
Type of Government Parliamentary Republic
Head of State(s) : Jean Kawhaji
Head of Government: Not yet appointed
Picture of Leader
Party in Power: Lebanese Armed Forces
Executive Title: President and Prime Minister
Flag:

Currency: Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Population: 5,469,612
GDP: $51.3 billion
GDP Growth: 6.9%
Inflation: 7%
Population below poverty line: 23%
Gini: 101
Value of currency compared to United States Dollar: 1:0.64
Major trade partners: Switzerland, France, Syria, Greece, Poland

Total military size: 84,620
Breakdown of ground forces:
The Lebanese Army is mostly comprised of infantry, and is the largest of all branches. Utilising lightly armed vehicles that can maneuver over and around terrain rather than heavily armed slow combat vehicles, though T-54 tanks have been seen in use. Out of the 84,620, 80,000 are in the army, 12,000 in reserve.

Breakdown of naval naval forces:
The second largest branch, the Navy's arsenal is comprised of hand-me-downs from France, Having 2,115 personnel, 1,550 are in reserve.

24 Avel Gwalarne Class
220 Phenox 55FBP
80 Sillinger 1200 RAFALE
6 Attacker Class

Breakdown of air forces:
The smallest branch, both in manpower and equipment. Having only around 1,205, with only 420 in reserve.

4 F4 Phantom
6 MiG
12 Training planes
2 Training helicopters
7 Transport Helicopters
2 Huey Helicopters

Major foreign military suppliers if applicable:
Most of the fancy vehicles and accessories come from its bestest friend France, with the occasional shipment from America, Canada, and Russia.

Extra Armed Forces details:
The Lebanese Gendarmerie is a unit that specialises in surpression of mass protest and hostage situations. Those who join the Gendarmerie go through an additional 2 months of brutal training before becoming a full on officer.

Ongoing major and minor domestic Issues:

Political Upheaval: Due to President Jean's inability of unwillingness to appoint a Prime Minister, many have took to the streets in protest against what they see as "A hoarding of power."

Mass Corruption: Ever since the nation's rise from the civil war, politicians have become more and more willing to accept bribes and assassinate competition. Though the problem is nowhere in the Parliament, it has caused great disturbance and only fueled the protests.

Thriving Underground: Politicians who take bribes take them from anyone, even from drug lords. Weapons smuggling, precious metals, drugs, bananas, you think of it, they can profit off of it. And the Gendarmerie can only keep up so fast.

Religion Breakdown
The religious spectrum in Lebanon is as colourful as its ports.

48% Islam (25.5% Sunni, 22% Shia, 0.5 Alawites and Sufi)
45% Christian (Mostly Maronites, Armenian Orthodox, Chaldean, Armenian Apostolic, Greek Orthodox, Assyrian Church, Syriac Church, Melkite Catholic, Protestant)
6% Druze

Political Breakdown

Kataeb Party - Protectors of all Christian Lebanese people.
National Liberal Party - a branch of Kataeb, socially conservative.
Free Patriotic Movement - the anti-corrupt party with centrist democratic values.
Hezbollah - technically banned for terrorist activities, target audience are Shiites
Amal Movement - also aimed towards Shiites, unlike Hezbollah however, the Amal Movement focuses on giving more liberties to Shiites
Dignity Movement - Hezbollah but Sunni, strives for a more Feudal society

History:

The Sykes-Picot agreement had led to create a Mandate in the Levant led by the French. This was the first itteration of the Lebanese State we know today. By the end of the second world war, Lebanon was declared a functioning state, and was given full independence from France in 1945. Life was stable, though a little unequal between Muslim and Christian, as the institutions of French society had burnt itself into Lebanese life. This inequality would lead to a Civil War in 1982, Christian and Muslim Civilians getting brutally slaughtered in the crossfires, at the end of it, Lebanon was in ruins financially, its people became nihilistic, and its government was in debt to Russia. The government ultimately ceded and gave Muslims their demands, however the damage has been done, and ever since the country has gone declined to today.

Organization Membership
United Nations
Goals Public and Private
Public: Re-stabilise and revitalise the economy, pay off the Russian debt, rebuild destroyed neighbourhoods, reform political issues
Private: Capturing the Seuz Canal for maximum economic gain, Seizing Cyprus for its position, modernisation of home industries to possibly capture Sinai

Roleplay example link

[Dentali]

Has any lore for India or Korea been established?

[Deblar]

Has any lore for India or Korea been established?

Not yet, I dont think. You could probably make your own, but id go over it with the OP first

[Union Princes]

Has any lore for India or Korea been established?

India got its independence at the very least. As for Korea, it might gotten either independence or released as a puppet kingdom

[Deblar]

Still WIP, some sections incomplete

Nationstates Name Republic of Deblar

Nation Name Third Republic of Cuba
Capital Havana
Type of Government Multi-Party Presidential Constitutional Republic
Head of State(s) Julio Chavez Fierra
Head of Government (if applicable)^
Picture of Leader
(Image)
Party in Power Cuban Liberal Union Party
Executive Title President of the Third Republic of Cuba
Flag
(Image)

Currency Cuban Peso (CUP)
Population 11,317,392
GDP 141.466 million $USD
GDP Growth 1.9%
Inflation 2.0%
Population below poverty line 7%
Gini 38.0
Value of currency compared to United States Dollar 7 CUP= 1 $USD
Major trade partners United States, Canada, Germany, Russia, Japan

Total military size 1,236,000
Breakdown of ground forces
35,000 standing army
120,000 including reserves
1,230 tanks
1,570 armored vehicles
100 self-propelled artillery
150 towed artillery
20 rocket projectors
Breakdown of naval forces
3 frigates
12 corvettes
25 patrol vessels
4 mine warfare
Breakdown of air forces
38 fighters
2 transports
26 trainers
14 helicopters
5 attack helicopters
Major foreign military suppliers if applicable United States, Canada
Extra Armed Forces details
The frigates and corvettes possessed by the navy were purchased from the United States and other NATO members
Ongoing major and minor domestic Issues
Friends with the Bear(?)
Cuba’s relations with Russia have been complicated. Like many other countries, Cuba condemned their illegal annexation of Crimea and don’t like their intervention in Ukraine. However, unlike other countries, they’ve taken little action; they’ve retained Russian diplomats and kept trade with Russia normal.

Effect: Cuba’s relations with Russia are rather cold good lukewarm

Enemies with the PRC
Fidel Castro had highly condemned the PRC’s actions at Tianmen Square, which caused Sino-Cuban relations and trade to crumble and cease to exist. Now, more than thirty years later and under a democratic regime, Cuba has still refused to take back the condemnation made by Castro, a condition the Chinese want met to re-establish diplomatic relations.

Effect: Diplomacy and trade with China is almost completely nonexistent

Hour of Redemption
With Castro long gone, the door to capitalism has been opened in Cuba for the first time in a long time. With the large influx of Western corporations and local Cuban businesses now doing business in Cuba, the economy has largely improved steadily since the collapse of the Castroist regime.

Effect: Cuba’s economy and GDP go brrrr have a steady growth of around 2% a year, allowing Cuba to make more money

Castro is gone(?)
While Castro is long gone, his legacy has not been forgotten nor forgiven by many foreign countries and even some Cubans at home, much to the dismay of the government.

Effect: Cuba’s reputation takes a -5% hit
Religion Breakdown
59.2% Christian (mostly Roman Catholic)
35.0% No religion
5.4% folk religion
0.4% other
Political Breakdown
Cuban Liberal Union Party (46%)
Cuban Social Democratic Party (32%)
Cuban Christian Union Party (17%)
Cuban National Party (5%)
History
In 1959, Fidel Castro and his militia overthrew the military dictatorship of Bautista, who fled to the Dominican Republic. After Castro is put into power, he and his government took a hard left stance economically, restricting private enterprise in most sectors and redistributing company-owned land back to the people who worked the fields, which contributed to deteriorating relations with the United States, Cuba’s northern neighbor. After the U.S placed a trade embargo on Cuba, they began to be pushed into Russia’s sphere of influence, with trade and diplomacy increasing with them. The Cuban Missile Crisis never happens, as 1)Russo-American relations were still relatively stable and 2) Russia lacked the nuclear arsenal to stow missiles in Cuba. Cuba also began to increase diplomacy and trade with the Maoist People’s Republic of China.

The period between 1963-1988 are basically the same as OTL. In 1989, however, the Tianmen Square Massacre occurred, and Fidel Castro condemned the People’s Republic of China in the strongest terms. China took much offense from this, and Cuban-Sino relations deteriorated; China levied harsh sanctions on Cuba, ejected Cuban ambassadors from their embassy in Beijing, and trade being completely cut off. This devastated the Cuban economy, as China was their largest trade partner. Prices of many ordinary goods skyrocketed, and many fell unemployed and below the poverty line. Castro’s response was rather poor, as he refused to liberalize the economy in an attempt to create jobs, actually further restricting the economy to combat “capitalist interference”, as he put it. The people were quite upset about this, noting how little Castro was doing to fix the economy.

At that his point, tensions within Cuba had come to a boil. All that was needed to spark a revolution was one more slip up from Castro, and that slip up came in 1994 when protesters peacefully demonstrated in Havana against Castro’s handling of the economic collapse. Castro ordered for the protesters to be dispersed at any cost. One thing led to another, and live ammunition was fired into the crowd, leaving 17 dead and 34 injured. This incident, which was called the Havana Massacre, enraged many Cubans, and was considered the last straw by many Cubans. The massacre also drew harsh criticism from abroad, with many issuing sanctions on Cuba. This, of course, did no favors for the already flailing Cuban economy, and as more fell into poverty, many had decided that they had had enough of the Castroist regime. Anti-Castro militias began to pop up, especially on the eastern end of the island. The militias began to clash with the Cuban army, with the first shots being fired near Santiago de Cuba. This would light the spark that would spread into a fire, and the Cuban Civil War, also known as the Third Cuban Revolution, began.

During the early parts of the war, the anti-Castro militia’s ambushed Cuban troops near Santiago, with an intention to capture the city. These skirmishes helped to soften defenses of the city, little by little, with other anti-Castro militias popping up all over the island. The United States, which had been very anti-Castro over the years, along with NATO, began to send supplies to the anti-Castro militias. When this was discovered by the Cuban government, they were outraged, and Castro authorized a declaration of war against the United States, which many historians today view as a suicidal move. American forces in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico began to skirmish with the Cuban navy, with the superior American Navy victorious. With the Cuban navy largely dealt with, the Americans began to make naval landings on the southern coasts of Cuba. Meanwhile, Santiago de Cuba had fallen to the Anti-Castro forces. After the capture of the city, continued with guerrilla warfare to capture many smaller towns on the east side of Cuba

With the fall of Santiago de Cuba, Castro began to be worried that his time as the undisputed leader of Cuba were numbered. Meanwhile, militias continued their guerrilla campaign in east Cuba and capturing many small towns, with some welcoming the militias. The Americans were also beginning to communicate with the militias about storming Havana and ending the war quickly. The militias liked this idea, but needed another major victory to further lower the morale of the Cuban army, which had many members end up deserting. That victory came at Camaguey, where the militias, along with support from American troops, attacked and successfully captured the city. After the battle, the Americans and the militias began to plan the attack on Havana.

Once that day came, Cuban militias and American troops went on American amphibious vehicles to navally invade. First, American air support made strikes near the city to weaken its defenses, making it more susceptible to attack. Then, the Americans and Cuban militias dropped paratroopers into the city, with them battling Cuban troops in the streets. Then, the American ships arrived in the harbor after blowing through Cuban naval defenses. The amphibious vehicles landed on the beaches, fighting with local police to get into the city. The rebels continued on, street by street, into Havana. Fidel Castro knew the city would eventually fall, and that he would be captured, so he committed a Hitler style pro-gamer move suicide in his home. The assault on the city continued until, eventually, the rebels and Americans made it into the capital building, arresting members of the National Assembly of People’s Power. Others made it to Castro’s home, where he was discovered dead. Fidel’s brother, Raul, was also discovered in the house, and was arrested. With Fidel dead, Raul was now the de facto leader, so the Americans offered surrender to Raul and the Castroist regime. Raul accepted, having no other choice. The Cuban Civil War was now over, after 7 bloody months. There were around 400 American casualties, 2,194 Cuba rebel casualties, and 4,284 Cuban army casualties. The total number of civilian casualties is unknown.

With the Castroist regime collapse, a provisional government was created: a seven member executive council, who controlled executive and legislative actions. The former members of the Castroist government were all tried for crimes against the Cuban people, of which 90% were found guilty, including Raul Castro, who was sentenced to death. People celebrated their newfound freedom, as the Cuban Republic was born anew.

In 1995, the new Cuban constitution was drafted, based on the American constitution, later known as the Constitution of 1998(named as such because it wouldn’t be ratified until 1998). Over the three years where the details were worked out, a bill of rights was made, giving Cubans the right to freely assemble(1st Amendment), the right of free speech(2nd Amendment), the freedom of religion(3rd Amendment), the right to a speedy trial with a jury of your peers(4th Amendment), the right to vote for all Cubans 16 and older(5th Amendment), the right to own property(6th Amendment), and the right to petition the government (7th Amendment). Other sections were added over time, and in 1998, it was ratified by the executive council, and by the people via the first democratic election in Cuba since before Bautista’s coup in 1952. With its ratification, three branches of government were formed; The National Congress, the Presidency, and the Grand Court of Cuba. Elections also began in 1998, where the first president of the Third Republic of Cuba, Victor Fuelenco Gutierrez, was elected, as well as the first members of the National Congress.

While Castro was gone, the Third Republic faced challenges early on. Civil war didn’t do any favors for Cuba’s already flailing economy, and at this point, it was in shambles. Unemployment was still a problem, and people looked to the new government for answers. As Fuelenco Gutierrez’s first order of business, he lifted all restrictions on free enterprise, and sold off 75% of state-owned properties, which put a considerable amount of money in the treasury. This extra money was used to get money or Cubans who needed it, paying off old debts, and improving infrastructure. He also made strides in foreign policy, convincing America to lift the embargo and sanctions and rebuild Cuban-American relations. With this, many American companies began to invest in the Cuban market, opening branches in Cuba. This, along with revived trade with the United States, did wonders for the economy, and by 2000, the GDP grew by 15% from the end of the war.

After 9/11 occurred, Cuba helped in the War on Terror, sending 6,000 troops to Afghanistan to aid with the war effort. In 2002, Victor would win re-election to the presidency, promising to build upon the economic growth that followed the civil war. He made good on his promises, continuing to grow the economy up until 2006, when he decided not to run for a third term. His Vice President, Diego Martinez Cawley, would run for president that year, and win the election.

Under the Martinez Cawley administration, the economic growth began to slow in a precursor to the 2008 recession, and when it came, Cuba was spared from the worst effects, but it still hit the economy rather hard. In an effort to reduce spending, Cuban troops in Afghanistan were withdrawn, financial aid to some countries was cut by 90%, and military funding was slightly reduced. Diego was able to get the economy relatively in the right direction by 2010, when he successfully won re-election

He continued to try and get the economy to recover from the recession , which yielded results, and the economy was back to pre-recession growth percentages by 2013. In 2014, Miguel, like his predecessor, decided not to run for a third term. In the 2014 election, Miguel Diaz-Canel, the first member of the Cuban Social Democratic Party to win the presidency, would win the election. While president, Miguel improved social welfare programs, expanded military funding, and continued to foster the growing economy, however adding more environmentally friendly regulations on businesses. While his policies were rather popular, he was rather corrupt, and also had ties to the Castroist regime. When this because public, his popularity plummeted, and he lost the 2018 election to Julio Chavez Fierra.

Julio worked to continue Cuba’s economic growth, give Cuba a bigger spotlight on the international stage, and help spread prosperity within Cuba’s own mini sphere of influence in the Caribbean and Latin America. In the present day, Cuba still faces a number of issues, but Cuba shall face them with upmost confidence to triumph.

Organization Membership United Nations, Organization of American States, Carribean Community
Goals Public and Private
Public: Continue economic growth, put the legacy of the Castroist regime behind them, redeem themselves from the atrocities committed by the Castroist regime.
Private: assert their place on the international stage, spread influence throughout the Caribbean and Latin America
Roleplay example link viewtopic.php?f=31&t=503551&p=38602009#p38602009

Done

[Dentali]

Has any lore for India or Korea been established?

India got its independence at the very least. As for Korea, it might gotten either independence or released as a puppet kingdom

I'm thinking a liberalized and industrialized india

[Imperialisium]

India got its independence at the very least. As for Korea, it might gotten either independence or released as a puppet kingdom

I'm thinking a liberalized and industrialized india

The only thing mentioned for India is that it achieved independence like OTL. Korea is independent as well after 1945.

[Imperialisium]

Still WIP, some sections incomplete

Nationstates Name Republic of Deblar

Nation Name Third Republic of Cuba
Capital Havana
Type of Government Multi-Party Presidential Constitutional Republic
Head of State(s) Julio Chavez Fierra
Head of Government (if applicable)^
Picture of Leader
(Image)
Party in Power Cuban Liberal Union Party
Executive Title President of the Third Republic of Cuba
Flag
(Image)

Currency Cuban Peso (CUP)
Population 11,317,392
GDP 141.466 million $USD
GDP Growth 1.9%
Inflation 2.0%
Population below poverty line 7%
Gini 38.0
Value of currency compared to United States Dollar 7 CUP= 1 $USD
Major trade partners United States, Canada, Germany, Russia, Japan

Total military size 1,236,000
Breakdown of ground forces
35,000 standing army
120,000 including reserves
1,230 tanks
1,570 armored vehicles
100 self-propelled artillery
150 towed artillery
20 rocket projectors
Breakdown of naval forces
3 frigates
12 corvettes
25 patrol vessels
4 mine warfare
Breakdown of air forces
38 fighters
2 transports
26 trainers
14 helicopters
5 attack helicopters
Major foreign military suppliers if applicable United States, Canada
Extra Armed Forces details
The frigates and corvettes possessed by the navy were purchased from the United States and other NATO members
Ongoing major and minor domestic Issues
Friends with the Bear(?)
Cuba’s relations with Russia have been complicated. Like many other countries, Cuba condemned their illegal annexation of Crimea and don’t like their intervention in Ukraine. However, unlike other countries, they’ve taken little action; they’ve retained Russian diplomats and kept trade with Russia normal.

Effect: Cuba’s relations with Russia are rather cold good lukewarm

Enemies with the PRC
Fidel Castro had highly condemned the PRC’s actions at Tianmen Square, which caused Sino-Cuban relations and trade to crumble and cease to exist. Now, more than thirty years later and under a democratic regime, Cuba has still refused to take back the condemnation made by Castro, a condition the Chinese want met to re-establish diplomatic relations.

Effect: Diplomacy and trade with China is almost completely nonexistent

Hour of Redemption
With Castro long gone, the door to capitalism has been opened in Cuba for the first time in a long time. With the large influx of Western corporations and local Cuban businesses now doing business in Cuba, the economy has largely improved steadily since the collapse of the Castroist regime.

Effect: Cuba’s economy and GDP go brrrr have a steady growth of around 2% a year, allowing Cuba to make more money

Castro is gone(?)
While Castro is long gone, his legacy has not been forgotten nor forgiven by many foreign countries and even some Cubans at home, much to the dismay of the government.

Effect: Cuba’s reputation takes a -5% hit
Religion Breakdown
59.2% Christian (mostly Roman Catholic)
35.0% No religion
5.4% folk religion
0.4% other
Political Breakdown
Cuban Liberal Union Party (46%)
Cuban Social Democratic Party (32%)
Cuban Christian Union Party (17%)
Cuban National Party (5%)
History
In 1959, Fidel Castro and his militia overthrew the military dictatorship of Bautista, who fled to the Dominican Republic. After Castro is put into power, he and his government took a hard left stance economically, restricting private enterprise in most sectors and redistributing company-owned land back to the people who worked the fields, which contributed to deteriorating relations with the United States, Cuba’s northern neighbor. After the U.S placed a trade embargo on Cuba, they began to be pushed into Russia’s sphere of influence, with trade and diplomacy increasing with them. The Cuban Missile Crisis never happens, as 1)Russo-American relations were still relatively stable and 2) Russia lacked the nuclear arsenal to stow missiles in Cuba. Cuba also began to increase diplomacy and trade with the Maoist People’s Republic of China.

The period between 1963-1988 are basically the same as OTL. In 1989, however, the Tianmen Square Massacre occurred, and Fidel Castro condemned the People’s Republic of China in the strongest terms. China took much offense from this, and Cuban-Sino relations deteriorated; China levied harsh sanctions on Cuba, ejected Cuban ambassadors from their embassy in Beijing, and trade being completely cut off. This devastated the Cuban economy, as China was their largest trade partner. Prices of many ordinary goods skyrocketed, and many fell unemployed and below the poverty line. Castro’s response was rather poor, as he refused to liberalize the economy in an attempt to create jobs, actually further restricting the economy to combat “capitalist interference”, as he put it. The people were quite upset about this, noting how little Castro was doing to fix the economy.

At that his point, tensions within Cuba had come to a boil. All that was needed to spark a revolution was one more slip up from Castro, and that slip up came in 1994 when protesters peacefully demonstrated in Havana against Castro’s handling of the economic collapse. Castro ordered for the protesters to be dispersed at any cost. One thing led to another, and live ammunition was fired into the crowd, leaving 17 dead and 34 injured. This incident, which was called the Havana Massacre, enraged many Cubans, and was considered the last straw by many Cubans. The massacre also drew harsh criticism from abroad, with many issuing sanctions on Cuba. This, of course, did no favors for the already flailing Cuban economy, and as more fell into poverty, many had decided that they had had enough of the Castroist regime. Anti-Castro militias began to pop up, especially on the eastern end of the island. The militias began to clash with the Cuban army, with the first shots being fired near Santiago de Cuba. This would light the spark that would spread into a fire, and the Cuban Civil War, also known as the Third Cuban Revolution, began.

During the early parts of the war, the anti-Castro militia’s ambushed Cuban troops near Santiago, with an intention to capture the city. These skirmishes helped to soften defenses of the city, little by little, with other anti-Castro militias popping up all over the island. The United States, which had been very anti-Castro over the years, along with NATO, began to send supplies to the anti-Castro militias. When this was discovered by the Cuban government, they were outraged, and Castro authorized a declaration of war against the United States, which many historians today view as a suicidal move. American forces in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico began to skirmish with the Cuban navy, with the superior American Navy victorious. With the Cuban navy largely dealt with, the Americans began to make naval landings on the southern coasts of Cuba. Meanwhile, Santiago de Cuba had fallen to the Anti-Castro forces. After the capture of the city, continued with guerrilla warfare to capture many smaller towns on the east side of Cuba

With the fall of Santiago de Cuba, Castro began to be worried that his time as the undisputed leader of Cuba were numbered. Meanwhile, militias continued their guerrilla campaign in east Cuba and capturing many small towns, with some welcoming the militias. The Americans were also beginning to communicate with the militias about storming Havana and ending the war quickly. The militias liked this idea, but needed another major victory to further lower the morale of the Cuban army, which had many members end up deserting. That victory came at Camaguey, where the militias, along with support from American troops, attacked and successfully captured the city. After the battle, the Americans and the militias began to plan the attack on Havana.

Once that day came, Cuban militias and American troops went on American amphibious vehicles to navally invade. First, American air support made strikes near the city to weaken its defenses, making it more susceptible to attack. Then, the Americans and Cuban militias dropped paratroopers into the city, with them battling Cuban troops in the streets. Then, the American ships arrived in the harbor after blowing through Cuban naval defenses. The amphibious vehicles landed on the beaches, fighting with local police to get into the city. The rebels continued on, street by street, into Havana. Fidel Castro knew the city would eventually fall, and that he would be captured, so he committed a Hitler style pro-gamer move suicide in his home. The assault on the city continued until, eventually, the rebels and Americans made it into the capital building, arresting members of the National Assembly of People’s Power. Others made it to Castro’s home, where he was discovered dead. Fidel’s brother, Raul, was also discovered in the house, and was arrested. With Fidel dead, Raul was now the de facto leader, so the Americans offered surrender to Raul and the Castroist regime. Raul accepted, having no other choice. The Cuban Civil War was now over, after 7 bloody months. There were around 400 American casualties, 2,194 Cuba rebel casualties, and 4,284 Cuban army casualties. The total number of civilian casualties is unknown.

With the Castroist regime collapse, a provisional government was created: a seven member executive council, who controlled executive and legislative actions. The former members of the Castroist government were all tried for crimes against the Cuban people, of which 90% were found guilty, including Raul Castro, who was sentenced to death. People celebrated their newfound freedom, as the Cuban Republic was born anew.

In 1995, the new Cuban constitution was drafted, based on the American constitution, later known as the Constitution of 1998(named as such because it wouldn’t be ratified until 1998). Over the three years where the details were worked out, a bill of rights was made, giving Cubans the right to freely assemble(1st Amendment), the right of free speech(2nd Amendment), the freedom of religion(3rd Amendment), the right to a speedy trial with a jury of your peers(4th Amendment), the right to vote for all Cubans 16 and older(5th Amendment), the right to own property(6th Amendment), and the right to petition the government (7th Amendment). Other sections were added over time, and in 1998, it was ratified by the executive council, and by the people via the first democratic election in Cuba since before Bautista’s coup in 1952. With its ratification, three branches of government were formed; The National Congress, the Presidency, and the Grand Court of Cuba. Elections also began in 1998, where the first president of the Third Republic of Cuba, Victor Fuelenco Gutierrez, was elected, as well as the first members of the National Congress.

While Castro was gone, the Third Republic faced challenges early on. Civil war didn’t do any favors for Cuba’s already flailing economy, and at this point, it was in shambles. Unemployment was still a problem, and people looked to the new government for answers. As Fuelenco Gutierrez’s first order of business, he lifted all restrictions on free enterprise, and sold off 75% of state-owned properties, which put a considerable amount of money in the treasury. This extra money was used to get money or Cubans who needed it, paying off old debts, and improving infrastructure. He also made strides in foreign policy, convincing America to lift the embargo and sanctions and rebuild Cuban-American relations. With this, many American companies began to invest in the Cuban market, opening branches in Cuba. This, along with revived trade with the United States, did wonders for the economy, and by 2000, the GDP grew by 15% from the end of the war.

After 9/11 occurred, Cuba helped in the War on Terror, sending 6,000 troops to Afghanistan to aid with the war effort. In 2002, Victor would win re-election to the presidency, promising to build upon the economic growth that followed the civil war. He made good on his promises, continuing to grow the economy up until 2006, when he decided not to run for a third term. His Vice President, Diego Martinez Cawley, would run for president that year, and win the election.

Under the Martinez Cawley administration, the economic growth began to slow in a precursor to the 2008 recession, and when it came, Cuba was spared from the worst effects, but it still hit the economy rather hard. In an effort to reduce spending, Cuban troops in Afghanistan were withdrawn, financial aid to some countries was cut by 90%, and military funding was slightly reduced. Diego was able to get the economy relatively in the right direction by 2010, when he successfully won re-election

He continued to try and get the economy to recover from the recession , which yielded results, and the economy was back to pre-recession growth percentages by 2013. In 2014, Miguel, like his predecessor, decided not to run for a third term. In the 2014 election, Miguel Diaz-Canel, the first member of the Cuban Social Democratic Party to win the presidency, would win the election. While president, Miguel improved social welfare programs, expanded military funding, and continued to foster the growing economy, however adding more environmentally friendly regulations on businesses. While his policies were rather popular, he was rather corrupt, and also had ties to the Castroist regime. When this because public, his popularity plummeted, and he lost the 2018 election to Julio Chavez Fierra.

Julio worked to continue Cuba’s economic growth, give Cuba a bigger spotlight on the international stage, and help spread prosperity within Cuba’s own mini sphere of influence in the Caribbean and Latin America. In the present day, Cuba still faces a number of issues, but Cuba shall face them with upmost confidence to triumph.

Organization Membership United Nations, Organization of American States, Carribean Community
Goals Public and Private
Public: Continue economic growth, put the legacy of the Castroist regime behind them, redeem themselves from the atrocities committed by the Castroist regime.
Private: assert their place on the international stage, spread influence throughout the Caribbean and Latin America
Roleplay example link viewtopic.php?f=31&t=503551&p=38602009#p38602009

Done

Accepted

[Imperialisium]

United Socialist Territory

New England
Boston
Democratic Socialists
President
Bernie Sanders

Progressive Party
President
New England Pine Tree Flag

Dollars
14,853,290
$1.148 trillion
3.5%
1.6%
2.4%
0.231
0.5 New England Dollars to 1 American Dollar
Canada, New York

75,000
35,000
28,000
12,000
Canada
Self-Defense Force

Anti-Catholic Riots(Northern Maine)

Mix between Atheist, Catholic, and Protestant
Progressive Party Anti-Capitalist and Socialist Reformers; Seats: 134/241
Maine Independence Party Single Issue Party Caucuses with Conservative Party; 31/241
Conservative Party Wishes to Join the Russian Bloc; 45/241
Angus King for President Party Single Issue Party Caucuses with the Progressives; 22/241
New York Unification Party Single Issue Party Caucuses with the Progressives; 9/241
After forming after the 2014 midterms the Republic although still recovering from 2008, is beginning to become a Major Diplomatic Powerhouse. Whatever Fate lies in Store for them.
Unaligned Movement
Public: To restore the Glory of New England and to spread Socialism Regionally
Private: To Annex Nova Socitia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Upstate New York

Buddy I can't find them

I will have to reject this application due to US territories already being taken and for the app not being properly filled out.

[Sao Nova Europa]

There is a slight problem with the map link formatting in the first page.

Also, can't wait for this RP to start.

[Union Princes]

So far, I wonder if I made the Chinese Soviets too scary. It's a double edge sword that could get Japan to remilitarize.

[Imperialisium]

There is a slight problem with the map link formatting in the first page.

Also, can't wait for this RP to start.

Fixed, thanks for catching that

[Imperialisium]

So far, I wonder if I made the Chinese Soviets too scary. It's a double edge sword that could get Japan to remilitarize.

Its certainly threatening. But Soviet China doesn't have vital resource regions like Manchuria, Outer Mongolia, and the areas west beyond the traditional territories of China. So its not as economically self-reliant as it is OTL, at least at the start of the RP. So a China-Japan rivalry could be a very precarious situation.

[TENNOHEIKA BANZAI NIHON]

So far, I wonder if I made the Chinese Soviets too scary. It's a double edge sword that could get Japan to remilitarize.

Its certainly threatening. But Soviet China doesn't have vital resource regions like Manchuria, Outer Mongolia, and the areas west beyond the traditional territories of China. So its not as economically self-reliant as it is OTL, at least at the start of the RP. So a China-Japan rivalry could be a very precarious situation.

Japanese military commanders would probably not be too afraid of China since they will be sure that they can defend the homeland from invasion, but politicians will hype it up and will worry for Japanese territories around China. This will allow Japan to remilitarize.

Japan will already want to be assertive and if China contests the Senkakus then there may be some limited conflict.