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A Modern Kaiserreich

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The world of Kaiserreich. This alternative universe attempts to answer the question, what would the world be like if Germany won The First World War? If you have played the Hearts of Iron 4 mod then you are familiar with this concept. This roleplay seeks to take that Kaiserreich world and expand it to the modern day in 2023.

This is a world where monarchs still reign, empires still churn on, and history is far from our own timeline.

To find the Kaiserreich Mod Timeline, please follow this link: KR Timeline 1914-1935

In this roleplay, you will take the helm of the nation of your choice. You have the ability to change the history of your nation from 1936 onwards within realism and as long as it does not negate the master timeline, other players' history, or the Kaiserreich mod timeline.



Leadership:

OP: Chewion
Co-OPs:
NewLakotah


Rules:

1. DO NOT GODMOD! No, but seriously, don’t Godmod, it makes the RP terrible.
2. The word of the OP and Co-OP is final.
3. Keep everything PG-13, please.
4. Do not mix IC and OOC problems, and please keep it courteous in the OOC and IC.
5. If you have an issue with another player, please ask the OP or Co-OP to moderate it.
6. Please coordinate with other players if you want to jointly write a post/negotiate deals.
7. Posts must be at least two paragraphs long and of good quality.
8. Be respectful.
9. Note that unchangeable events in the timeline are unchangeable unless given permission by the OP.
10. Posts can cover a span of up to three months. Each three-month period starts following an IEC post except for the first period. The start date is January 1st, 2023.
11. Players must make at least one post a week, meaning at least every seven days from each post. Extensions may be granted by the OP and Co-OPs on a case by case basis.
12. Not a rule, but do try to have fun.

IEC:

The IEC (International Entity Council) is comprised of the OP, Co-OPs, and anyone else accepted into it. The IEC is responsible for making the IEC post that includes multiple events and members can serve as an NPC nation in conferences so long as they do not have a direct interest in the negotiations.

Application:

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History Changes (Subject to review and approval by OP and Co-OP, please consult the timeline):


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Accepted:

Austria-Hungary
Thailand

Reserved:

Japan
The United Baltic Duchy
Canada
Germany
South China
The American Union State
The Pacific States of America
Greece
Mongolia
The United Kingdom
Spain
Russia

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1936: Spanish Civil War starts, and the German Empire lends heavy support to the Kingdom of Spain.

1937: Following instability after the assassination of President Kerensky, Syndicalist forces seize power in Moscow. However, they still face stiff civil resistance in large parts of the nation, forcing them to turn inwards.

1938: After nearly two years of harsh fighting, the Kingdom of Spain beats the other two factions and reunites all of Spain under the crown. Spain joins the Reichspakt with Germany.

1939: Norway falls to the Syndicalists and joins the Internationale. Fearing their revolutionary neighbors, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and The Netherlands join Germany in the Reichspakt. Later in the year, the Italian Socialist Republic invades the Italian Republic in November. This is immediately followed by the Kingdom of Two Sicilies and the Papal States declaring war on the ISR. The three non-revolutionary Italian nations form the United Front for Italy. In December, Austria-Hungary and Germany back the UFI. Two weeks later, the ISR joins the Internationale and the French Commune, the Union of Britain, and Norway declare war on Germany and the Reichspakt along with Austria-Hungary. Austria-Hungary formally joins the Reichspakt.

1940: In the spring of this year, German forces using a new mechanized strategy capture Paris in three months, pushing the Syndicalist French government to the South of the nation. In response, the French Republic declares war, and Republic ships start harassing Syndicalist shipping and forces on or in the Mediterranean. Seeking a return to the Home Islands, Canada, and the Entente declare war on the Internationale. In Italy, the UFI and Reichspakt forces have pushed the ISR back and completely hold the eastern coast of the peninsula. Following the election of Huey Long, the United States enters a period of instability.

1941: Having stabilized enough to look outward, the Russian Socialist Republic masses troops along the border with the Reichspakt. In the Springtime, the Russians join the Internationale and declare war on the Reichspakt, thus opening up a second front. In the East, this triggers Japan and its puppet Transamur to declare war on Russia and the rest of the Internationale. In the United States, a faction of the military led by General Douglas MacArthur, lead a coup to remove the “threat to the American way” they see coming from a Long administration. This is the needle that breaks the camel's back and by the end of the month, the United States of America is now split four ways. The Pacific States of America in the West, The American Union State in the South, The Combined Syndicates of America in the Midwest/Rust Belt, and the Federal Government under MacArthur controlling the area around D.C, New England, and large areas of the western Mid-West. In June, Kaiser Wilhelm II passes of natural causes. Kaiser Wilhelm III takes the throne and ensures Germany’s commitment to the war.

1942: By Spring, the SRI has been pushed up into the Piedmont region. Meanwhile, by the middle of summer, the Commune of France is only left controlling Aquitaine and Midi-Pyrénées after French forces capture Corsica and then land in Nice by late Spring, assisted by Spanish forces that pushed from the South. With forces split up, the MacArthur-led government soon collapses with areas being gobbled up by the three other factions. Puerto Rico slips away into independence and Hawaii formally agrees to join the PSA. In the Middle East, revolts start in the Arab parts of the Ottoman Empire. Seeing the writing on the wall, the Imperial State of Iran declares war in support of the rebels. Greece follows not long after. In November, Armenian rebels declare independence for Armenian lands in the Ottoman Empire and rise up.

1943: By February, the Transamur and Japanese forces have pushed just past Lake Baikal. On the border with Europe meanwhile, Reichspakt forces have pushed into Russia and a siege of Saint Petersburg looms with the Germans dipping leaflets urging Russian forces to surrender the city. In the former United States, representatives of The Pacific States of America and The American Union State meet in Denver and agree to a ceasefire between the two in order to focus on the threat from the Syndicalists. Down South, Mexico falls into a civil war between conservatives and syndicalists. Fearing the soon collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the risk of the Turkish straits falling into the wrong hands, German forces assisted by Bulgaria seize the Ottoman lands to the West of the Bosphorus including parts of the then city of Istanbul.


1944: In Europe, the Reichspakt and Entente naval forces embark on a direct campaign to eliminate the Union of Britain’s naval fleet. In the air, the Luftwaffe launches an air campaign against the British Air Force. By the Summer, Ireland officially joins the Reichspakt and becomes a strategic launch point for coalition ships and planes. Unease starts in Great Britain as anti-Syndicalist resistance cells start to form, mostly comprised of those who never fully supported the revolution but couldn’t escape. Back on mainland Europe, the French Commune and ISR capitulate weeks apart from each other. Most of France is nominally handed over to French Republic forces to administer. By the Fall, the British fleet is in shambles as the BAF is putting everything it can into defending from raids into England. In late August, coalition forces launch a massive air and naval invasion focused on Scotland. After heavy fighting, several beachheads in the North and West of Scotlands are secured along with the important naval base of Scapa Flow. By December, most of Scotland is held by coalition forces aided by the Royalist Resistance Army. The Union of Britain remains in control of England and Wales, throwing all they can into its defense.

1945: In the Springtime, Operation Big Ben commences with coalition forces breaking into England and the important cities of Dover and Portsmouth being seized by German airborne units aided by the RRA. This spells the beginning of the end for the syndicalist cause in Europe. By the end of summer, coalition forces have captured Wales and most of England and now surround London. On the 1st of August, a coalition force led by Canadian forces enter London. By the 7th, the Union Jack is raised over Buckingham and Westminster. Britain is liberated. Back in the former United States of America, the Syndicalist forces have been pushed back significantly, unable to continue and with their nominal allies in Europe mostly beaten, CSA military members remove Jack Reed and capitulate to the other two factions on the 12th of September. On November 1st, the Ottoman Empire seeks peace with the rebels and various nations it had been officially or unofficially fighting. Tensions remain high between the PSA and AUS but the ceasefire remains. In December, Norway capitulates. By the end of the month, King Haakon VII is restored to the throne in Oslo and officially enters Norway into the Reichspakt.

1946: In January, on the remote Svalbard Island, a German group of Scientists test a new weapon. As it detonates, what looks like a second Sun appears on the horizon for a moment before a large plume rises into the air. Facing stiff resistance and fearing that potentially many millions of more lives will be lost on both sides will be lost, Germany gives an ultimatum to the Russians, surrender or face a terrible new weapon. the Syndicalist Russians do not give in. On June 3rd at 7 A.M. local time, the city of Yekaterinburg is blanked by an intense bright light and fireball. The first nuke has been dropped by the German Empire. After a week of further pleading and still refusal by the Syndicalist Russian government, a second bomb is dropped on Omsk. Facing a revolt, the Russian government seeks to end the war. The Second Weltkrieg (WW2) ends following the capitulation of Russia. On November 3rd, Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich of Russia becomes the new Russian Tsar following the implementation of a new governmental system based on the German mixture of executive monarchy and democratic parliament. Russia is split at the Urals between Transamur and the reborn Russian Empire. Central Asia is united into the Central Asian Federation and aligned with the Germans. In Britain, the monarchy is officially restored following a mixed system akin to the Germans. France officially restores the government in Paris but calls are growing for a restoration of the Monarchy to provide stability over the historically unstable Republic system. Talks start in Italy between the Italian Republic and the Kingdom of Two Sicilies. On November 3rd, the Ankara Accords are signed with the Ottomans seeing parts of Eastern Thracia turned into the German-aligned Free Principality of Constantinople, territorial gains for Greece, the independence of Syria, the independence of Iraq, the independence of Saudi Arabia, the independence of Libya, the establishment of Kurdistan, and the freeing of Armenian lands. A separate deal on the establishment of a Jewish and a Christian state respectively continues.

1947: In February, an agreement is reached in Italy with a system based on the German one being implemented. King Ferdinando Pio is crowned King of Italy and takes the regal name of Francis III. In the former United States of America, the AUS breaks the ceasefire and invades the PSA, pushing past the Mississippi in the Midwest. However, in the South, PSA forces successfully push the AUS forces back to the Sabine River between Texas and Louisiana. Seeking to stabilize the world, the United Nations is formed in Brussels and Headquartered there. The UN Security Council is formed with the initial permanent members of Japan, Austria-Hungary, Canada, Spain, and Germany. The first resolution of the new United Nations is condemning the AUS invasion of the PSA. However, a direct UN intervention is blocked by the growing AUS ally, Japan.

1948: A referendum is held on March 5th in France on the restoration of the French Monarchy under a mixed system similar to Germany. With 61% of the vote, the referendum passes, and Henri of Orléans, Count of Paris, and head of the Orléanist claim to the throne was brought to Paris and designated as the presumptive King. On the 2nd of August, the French Parliament ceremonially elected Henri as King of the French and adopted a new constitution that gave the King executive powers counterbalanced by the power given to Parliament and rights given to the people. In the Middle East, the area of historic Israel/Judea is carved out and proclaimed as the State of Israel on May 14th, 1948, and backed by Germany and several other world powers after the horrible anti-semitism that had been prolific in the world and had resulted in French Commune atrocities. Kaiser Wilhelm III backs plans to codify some liberalizing reforms that had been promised during the war. Notably, this is codifying the powers of the Monarch, Chancellor, and Parliament to ensure that the bedrock of the system remains in the people’s hands. This results in the firm establishment of an Executive Constitutional Monarchy.

1949: On January 12th, the State of Lebanon is proclaimed made up of by then a majority of various Christian peoples. On April 5th, the Global Security Organization is formed in Berlin after a meeting between representatives of the former Entente and Reichspakt nations. Initial members include the United Kingdom, French Kingdom, Spain, Canada, Australasia, the West Indies Federation, Argentina, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Russia, Poland, the Austria-Hungary Empire, Italy, White Ruthenia, Ukraine, Georgia, Lithuania, and the United Baltic Dutchy. A few weeks later, the Japanese announce the East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere containing Siam, the Philippines, and Transamur. On the 29th of August deep in Northern Siberia, the Japanese test their first nuclear weapon shocking Germany and the rest of the world.

1950: On May 21st, Bosnian rebels launch a guerilla war inside Austria-Hungary. Imperial forces contain the rebellion but are unable to snuff it out. In Berlin, the Kaiser and parliament agree to dissolve Mittelafrika and set up various smaller subunits with the stated goal of autonomy and independence in the coming decades for the people of Africa. In Asia, Japan intervenes into China allying with the Fengtien Government who renamed themselves the Manchukuo Empire. The civil war in Mexcio finally draws to a close when on December 12th, the two sides sign a peace deal that sees a moderate government created.

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1951: On January 1st, the first three independent African states are broken off from Mittelafrika. They are Namibia, Kenya, and Tanzania. All three join the newly created Deutsche Weltgemeinschaft or German World Community with the Kaiser as nominal head of state and head of the GWC. On July 3rd, Kamerun and the Kongo receive nominal independence and likewise join the GWC and retain the Kaiser as HoS. In September, Madagascar is given independence while retaining the Kaiser as HoS and joining the GWC. In Vietnam, the low intensity war against insurgents being fought by the German East Asia authorities starts to heat up and Germany starts lending direct air support and increases supplies. In Austria-Hungary, the war with insurgents in Bosnia heats up and the government in Vienna officially declares a state of emergency due to the conflict in the region.

1952: On January 5th, Sambia, Nigeria, and Goldküste recieve their I nominal independence. All join the GWC and retain the Kaiser as Head of State. The direct German colonization of Africa is officially over as native governments take the helm of state while still aided by German investment, training, and aid. In India, the Bharatiya Commune capitulates to the Dominion of India and the Princely Federation on August 4th. By September 3rd, the two remaining major Indian powers resume their fighting but no significant movement occurs.

1953: The war against the insurgents in Vietnam pick up as Japan starts directly aiding the rebel fighters. Germany responds by sending in military advisers to the GEA military. In Berlin, there is a growing fear that losing the Vietnam portion of the GEA could start a domino effect in the region, greatly compromising the GSO in the Cold War with Japan.

1954: In the former United States of America, after an intense battle that sees very little actual change in territory, the two sides meet in Kansas City and sign the Kansas City Ceasefire Accords. The war stands still as both sides now focus on recovering, in the West, the PSA receives large aid packages from Germany and the rest of the GSO. While in the AUS, aid comes in largely from Japan and their allies. As the war in America grinds to a halt, the war in China heats up as Japan establishes another proxy in Southeast China, the Imperial Federation of South China and the Japanese led forces start to push against Tibet and the few remaining independent Chinese warlords. Meanwhile, the war and political instability in Austria-Hungary reached a boiling point and the Kaiser is forced to abdicate in lieu of his daughter, who would become Kaiserin Lena I of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. She immediately calls for a ceasefire for the operations in Bosnia and calls for a constitutional process to reform the Empire.

1955: After years of brutal counterinsurgency fighting, the Athens Accords are signed between the rebels and Imperial government seeing Bosnia receiving independence and a narrow corridor in the South to give ocean access. In Vietnam, August sees the first deployment of proper German troops into Vietnam alongside units from Canada, Australasia, France, and Britain.

1956: The Kingdom of South Arabia peacefully leaves the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after a tense deal is brokered by the Germans on August 31st.


1957: On October 4th, the Japanese launch a small spherical satellite into orbit. Named Michidzure (道連) or roughly “Fellow Traveler/Companion”, the launch startled the Germans who had been close to their own satellite launch. This event is largely seen as the first shot of the starters gun that signalled the start of the highly contested Space Race between the East and West. In Vietnam, a GSO offensive has pushed rebel forces to the far North of the region. Meanwhile, the constitutional process in Austria-Hungary finally finishes instituting a new era for the aged Empire.


1958: On January 31st, the German Space Agency, the Deutsches Zentrum
für Luft-und Raumfahrt or DLR, launches the first Western satellite in response to the Japanese. The Kaiser uses backdoor channels to ensure increased funding is given to the DLR, seeing winning the race as a matter of national security urgency and pride. In Vietnam, the GSO forces start to lose ground that had been gained the year before. On October 3rd, a coup occurs in the Kingdom of South Arabia that sees the Royal government sent into exile in Saudi Arabia and a new ultranationalist and dictatorial government backed by Japan seize power. German and Western companies and citizens are quickly forced out as the new Government seizes oil production facilities and other businesses and suspends the former constitution. Dealing with the war in Vietnam, Germany and the GSO do not respond. Saudi Arabia is also unable to reliably mount an offensive against the newly declared Federation of South Arabia.

1959: To deal with the rising necessary manpower in Vietnam, the German Empire institutes a draft for the first time since the Second World War. This comes in conjunction with an influx of Japanese aid and “volunteers” to the rebel side. Many of these “volunteers” are Chinese men who originate from the Japanese puppet state, the Federation of South China. In India, the two last major powers agree to talks to be held in Madras the following year. A ceasefire is signed on December 5th.

1960: On January 14th, Tanzania reaches a deal with Germany to see its own monarch established as Head of State with an agreement to remain within the GWC for at least 20 years following.

1961: On April 12th, Isamu Akasaki becomes the first man into space. Dealing another blow to the German and wider West in the Space Race. On May 19th, France reaches a deal with its colonies in Africa to give them all independence while retaining the French Monarch as the Head of State for a period of at least 10 years. They agree and the colonies start the process of independent governance.

1962: For nearly two weeks from October 16th through october 29th, the World stands on the brink after Germany discovers that Japan has started stockpiling nuclear ballistic missiles and launch facilities in the region, threatening vital German interests and positions in Africa and posing a threat of a multi-directional nuclear attack whereas prior to this, Japanese nuclear missiles had only been deployed as far away from the Home Islands as Taiwan. Germany promptly responds with a naval blockade of the FSA, blocking Japanese ships from reaching the ports there to unload more nukes. The crisis marked the first time that the German Kaiser gave an impromptu Address to the Nation. Things remain tense until finally a deal is brokered on the 29th of October personally between the Japanese Emperor and the German Kaiser and a crisis is averted. As part of the deal, the Japanese agree to remove all nuclear weapons and facilities from the FSA and likewise, the Germans agree to remove their missiles and facilities from Papua New Guinea where they had secretly been since February. On September 12th, the Kaiser gives a speech at the University of Bonn where he commits Germany to going to the moon before the decade ends.

1963: In India, the two sides agree to a deal that sees them merging into a semi-constitutional monarchy with an active parliament. In addition, they commit to a non-aligned path. Chancellor Adenauer resigns on 11 October at the age of 87 and is succeeded by Ludwig Erhard as Chancellor.

1964: In Vietnam, GSO forces are pushed down into the far South by November. Back in Germany, popular support is long gone and polls show that the CDU is in serious trouble. The Kaiser starts to back the idea of withdrawing from Vietnam to preserve the rest of the GEA which is starting to show signs of stress in other parts; namely Malaysia.

1965: Madras formally joins the new Federation of India on March 12th. In Germany, the elections see the SPD gain power for the first time. The government backs the Kaiser’s plan to withdraw from Vietnam and by December 12th, the Japanese-backed rebels declare victory with Siam gaining some territory from the conflict.

1966: The withdrawal from Vietnam in the previous year leads to further destabilization in the rest of the GEA. On July 7th, the German East Asia administration and the government in Berlin announce a decolonization plan for the region to take two years. The plan is to give every subdivision a vote on either independence, autonomy, or direct rule and representation in Berlin. In the Kongo, Japanese-backed rebels launch a rebellion in the Southeast of the country.

1967: March 12th marks the first testing of a nuclear weapon by the AUS. On November 5th, the PSA follows with its own test. The nuclear club has grown to 4. In response, Germany starts a nuclear technology-sharing agreement with Canada, Spain, and Austria-Hungary. November 12th sees the start of talks between Lithuania and Poland on the rebirth of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Germany gives its public approval for such a move.

1968: On July 7th, Austria-Hungary detonates its first nuclear weapon. Canada follows on July 23rd. Spain tests on August 3rd. The official nuclear club now sits at 7. India starts heavily investing in its own nuclear program. In November, Malaysia votes for complete independence with Singapur separating off and remaining within the GWC. Papua New Guinea votes for independence but to retain the Kaiser as HoS and to join the GWC. Most of the remaining Pacific islands vote either for autonomy or to gain representation in Berlin. Singapur also becomes home to a large German military base.

1969: On July 1st, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth is reborn with the Polish King becoming the new Monarch and a Lithuanian leading the government as Prime Minister. On July 16th, Mondwanderer-11 launches off from Namibia. On July 20, 1969, at 20:17 UTC, Ulf Merbold becomes the first human to step foot on the moon. Germany and the wider West have finally won a missive first in the Space Race. In Libya, Muammar Gaddafi and his Free Unionist Officers Movement coup the King on September 1st in a mostly bloodless coup. Germany and the ESO condemn the coup and start an embargo of Libya. Meanwhile, Japan now controls most of China through its puppets having taken over Tibet and establishing a puppet on November 7th.

1970: The war in the Kongo heats up as rebels push further towards the capital. In Germany, there is an unwillingness for another Vietnam. The Chancellor and Kaiser authorize the start of negotiations on May 7th. The Japanese economy starts a period of stagnation as the expense of the Empire starts to catch up.

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1971: On April 19th, Japan launches the Sutā hōmu (スター ホーム) space station, the first of its kind. Central America starts to collapse. Taking advantage of this, Mexico and Columbia move to invade and gobble up some territory while they can by quickly annexing Guatemala and Panama respectively.

1972: On March 3rd, Germany, the Kongo, and the rebels come to an agreement that sees the Kaiser removed as monarch and an officially non-aligned government take power in the Kongo. On May 15th, Germany and the GSO start closed-door talks with the new government in Libya over a range of security issues, namely the suspected presence of Japanese-funded groups and other threats.

1973: On May 14th, Germany launched the space station Wolke. The following day, on May 15th, after failed talks and stalling by the Libyan’s on top of a growing crackdown on the Libyan people and a stalling Economy in the former Kingdom, Germany and the GSO issue an ultimatum to Libya to suspend military threats and to end the oppression of the population, giving them three months. On Tuesday, August 15th at 2 A.M. local time, German bombers and strike aircraft hit targets in Tripoli. Coalition forces follow at 5 A.M. entering from Egypt by ground. Germany, still suffering some war weariness from Vietnam, mostly stays to the skies with limited special forces employed on the ground, while other members of the coalition, France and Austria-Hungary being the primary ground partners, deploy larger forces. By September 15th, Libyan forces loyal to Ghaddaffi had been pushed out of the East and remained only in the desert and Tripoli. On September 30th, at 7 A.M., Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi and his forces surrender. Later that day the King returns to Tripoli and the Kingdom is declared restored.

1974: Mitteleuropa which has grown to include almost every nation in Europe, is reformed into the Europäische Organisation für wirtschaftliche Genossenschaft or European Economic Cooperative Organization in English on May 4th. The new Organization spans Europe and includes everyone besides Azerbaijan, Bosnia, Serbia, Albania, and Switzerland. The primary responsibility is ensuring ease of market access, trade, and to serve as a forum for cooperation on economic matters across the continent.

1975: On June 3rd, India tests its first atomic bomb. The official club is now up to 8. In response, Germany starts publicly calling for a multilateral convention on the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons, something that surprisingly finds common ground with Tokyo. Talks start on November 3rd in Geneva with all official nuclear states present. In Indonesia on January 4th, the non-aligned government was overthrown in a bloodless coup by the military, supported by Japan but not having outright popular support, the Junta started an oppressive crackdown on dissidents as Japan continued to “foster closer ties” with the new Indonesian Junta.

1976: Bearing fruit On November 17th, the talks in Geneva resulted in the Geneva Non-Proliferation Treaty. To which, the German Kaiser was quoted as saying “Thank God, we here today have finally found an area in which all people can come together on a common interest and, Lord willing, ensure that our planet and our collective peoples will not face the horrors of a nuclear war.” The agreement was ratified by all declared nuclear nations by the end of December.

1977: In Indonesia on March 15th, rebels started a low-intensity conflict across the island nation. In response on May 12th, Japan sent military advisors to assist the Junta. Germany and the GSO started covertly funneling supplies to the rebels around the same time, seeking an opportunity to strike a blow at the Japanese in their own region.

1978: In China, resistance groups to the longstanding Japanese presence and, as they saw it, the pillaging of Chinese resources start to spring up. This was particularly noticeable in South China, Tibet and Mongolia but resulted in little more than disruptions to the resources extraction operations initially. However, this did see Japan increase military presence in the region and start to lose precious resources coming into their already stagnating economy.

1979: In Indonesia, the rebellion had started growing even more intense. Worried about the potential of losing a key foothold in the region and the resources and shipping security they entailed, Japanese special forces conducted an operation on November 12th that removed the Junta leader, Suharto, and replaced with someone seen as staunchly loyal to Tokyo, Umar Wirahadikusumah. This move was also followed up by Japan sending in a large military presence over the next few weeks to squash the budding rebellion.

1980: As more and more Japanese troops and assets entered Indonesia, the move increasingly was seen by many as an invasion of their nation by the Japanese. This led to the rebel’s ranks swelling in numbers and continued to do so as the Japanese practiced harsh reprisals against civilian targets in Indonesia. On March 3rd at 12 P.M. local time, most of the rebel groups met and proclaimed Bendara Raden Mas Herjuno Darpito to be their nominal leader as Hamengkubuwono X. Soon, even more, German and GSO aid flooded into the country as the rebels dug in across the many islands of the nation. In the PSA, Ronald Reagan gets elected President riding a conservative renewal in that nation.

1981: In China, the agitators against Japan and Japanese companies increased. This pushes Tokyo into a tough position where they must act, sending more troops into China starting on May 12th, the Empire is now effectively fighting two guerilla insurgencies in two very different and geographically spread out locations, however, the Empire remains committed to their ideals and shifts more and more money and resources into the military and out of the civilian economy.

1982: On May 12th, in response to a growing number of deaths in Indonesia and China, the Japanese government starts to tighten the lid on the press and speech rights. Meanwhile, Germany and the GSO start to publicly decry Japan for their near unrestricted warfare in Indonesia. A rift starts to form between Japan and Siam when the latter officially pulls support for the military intervention in Indonesia and pulls its troops out. This leaves Japan needing to send even more troops into Indonesia.

1983: On April 4th, Transamur, under immense pressure from Japan, starts to send its own troops down to Indonesia. This move proved highly unpopular with the citizens and discontent with Japan and the puppet regime in Vladivostok start to kindle across the Siberian nation. This comes to a head when 100,000 citizens march down the Centennial Prospect in protest of Japan, the pillaging of resources in Siberia and, above all, the sending of Transamur soldiers to fight in the jungles of Indonesia. Japan leans on Transamur to harshly deal with the protestors, but the government in Vladivostok refuses. On May 23rd, Japanese special forces enter Vladivostok. By sunrise, a new handpicked government is put into place. While the immediate protests disperse, fearful of what might happen to them, the heavy-handed action by Japan only serves to strain relations with the Transamur public and some allies like Siam even more.

1984: In Indonesia, Japanese forces continue to make little to no progress all while expanding great resources in the effort. The longer they fight, the more and more Indonesians seem to be joining the resistance. In China, Japan sees the potential solution to the ever-growing manpower needed in Indonesia. Even with attacks occurring on Japanese interests in China, the more loyal region of Manchuria and the Korean portion of Japan become two places where the Japanese military starts heavily drafting soldiers from.

1985: In Germany, public distrust of Japan has almost never been higher in the Cold War period. German companies start to pull any operations or partnerships they might have had with Japan in response to the war in Indonesia. This is another nail into the already struggling Japanese economy and Japan starts to lean even heavier onto resources coming out of China and Transamur.

1986: In Malaysia, public outrage over the Japanese invasion of Indonesia reaches a breaking point. On May 13th, the Malaysian government officially severs economic ties with Japan and closes its waters and ports to Japanese vessels. On May 23rd, Japan declares war on Malaysia. However, Siam refuses to fight the Malaysians and officially leaves the n Co-Prosperity Sphere on November 3rd. On December 15th, the UN General Assembly passes resolution 1382 and officially condemns the Japanese Empire for its invasion of Indonesia and war against Malaysia. Vietnam, who had been a close partner of Japan in economic and military matters, severs those ties the same day that it votes for the resolution.

1987: Now isolated and nearly totally dependent on its Chinese client states for resources, Japan starts sending more and more manpower to ensure the safety of its economic ventures starting on January 12th. From May 2nd through July 3rd, a period known as Black Tokyo occurs in which hundreds of small businesses and several key corporations in Japan declare bankruptcy as their connections abroad are severed and the prices of basic materials skyrocket. In order to try and calm things down and continue the war effort, the Japanese government assumes direct control of several of the key companies. This explodes the national debt even further. For the first time, talk starts about ending the war.

1988: In an effort to refocus on Indonesia, Japan sues for peace on May 4th with Malaysia having only really made gains in Sarawak. In China, resistance to Japan has grown fierce, particularly in Mongolia and Tibet with large resistance movements greatly reducing the valuable resources able to be extracted from those two nations. In response, Japan redirects units from Malaysia to China. Back home, cracks start to slowly appear as people start paying substantially more for basic goods as the government is unable to subsidies several key sectors enough to keep prices low.

1989: On May 8th, Japan signs the Singapur Accords ending the brief and lackluster war with Malaysia. This deal obligates Japan to pay 8 Billion USD to Malaysia for damages and losses and is a massive blow to what international prestige Japan has left. Shortly after this deal, on May 23rd, the Philippines officially withdraws from the EACPS and shuts its waters and airspace to Japan. Back home, the military high command is forced out in a massive reshuffle as enthusiastic but untested men take over the military.

1990: As the war in Indonesia progressively worsens for Japan, images of the conflict start spreading internationally and even within Japan. The Japanese public, who had only been fed the official government narrative, start openly opposing the war leading to protests for the first time in a long time within Japan. Shinzo Abe, a budding politician, and son of a former Foreign Minister emerges as the leader of the rapidly growing domestic opposition to the war. On October 15th, Shinzo Abe and several dozen more democratic-minded politicians form the Liberal Democratic Party which holds to conservatism and Japanese nationalism but under more democratic principles. By December 3rd, the LDP has over 120,000 members on its roles and growing.

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1991: Fearing the threat of the LDP, the Japanese government moves to arrest Shinzo Abe and the leadership of the party. The plan fails however when thousands of civilians form a human wall around the LDP headquarters. Refusing to fire on civilians, several of the armed police lay down their weapons. Large-scale protests start demanding the end of the current government. On March 2nd, the Emperor intervenes and replaces the government with one headed by Shinzo Abe. In one of his speeches on November 5th, Prime Minister Abe brings forward the idea of ending the war in Indonesia with “dignity”.

1992: On January 31st, a group of military officers attempt a coup against Shinzo Abe and his government when they seal off the Prime Minister from the outside world in an attempt to stop the possibility of peace negotiations. However, to the dismay of the officers, the coup fails when public protests culminate in the Emperor siding with Shinzo Abe and issuing a rare direct order to the military and police forces to oppose the coup attempt. By February 3rd, the coup attempt is over but Japan remains seriously damaged as any trust between the military and government is all but gone. Unable to continue the war due to the economic and social conditions in Japan, the Japanese government agrees to peace talks hosted in Manila which start on March 17th.

1993: On March 8th, the Manila Accords are signed officially ending the war in Indonesia. Japan agrees to pay 130 billion USD to Indonesia and to end all support for their puppet regime. Exhausted, beaten, and demoralized, the Japanese military pulls out over the following weeks. On May 3rd, the rebel forces capture Jakarta and declare victory. Establishing the United Kingdom of Indonesia.

1994: In Japan, the economy continues in decline as the government is increasingly unable to support industries. Problems deepen as Transamur, a formerly faithful ally of Japan, starts to raise tariffs on resources being sent to Japan. Unable and unwilling to do much about it, Japanese industries suffer even more.

1995: In an effort to restore domestic confidence in the government, the LDP enacts two reforms named Akeru (開ける) and Muryō (無料) or Open and Free respectively. The first reform sees the lifting of government restrictions on the press and access to information. This results in several stories coming to light including past atrocities committed in China and elsewhere, greatly straining relations with the collective Chinese people even further. The second reform, Muryō, is hoped to bring back domestic small businesses and even foreign investment. While some does appear, overall international unease with Japan still lingers and the economy starts to slip further.

1996: In an effort to stem spending and redirect it into the economy, Shinzo Abe tries to force through a bill that would greatly cut military spending in cut down on the size of the military on November 13th. This proves a bridge too far for several for hawkish elements in the LDP and the party splits with Botan Sato leading the hawkish faction in siding with the opposition. The motion fails and the government is thrown into turmoil

1997: July 1st sees Shinzo Abe out of power as the government collapses and a vote of no confidence passes. The population, however, still holds Shinzo Abe in very high regard. Botan Sato is appointed as the new Prime Minister that same day. On July 2nd, the Japanese economy has its bottom fall out as consumer confidence plummets. As the crisis worsens, Japan finds herself simply unable to continue an overseas Empire. As a condition for economic aid from the West, Japan formally renounces any claims to mainland Asia. On November 5th, Korea becomes independent but still aligned with Japan. Mongolia uses the opportunity and on November 7th, it expels all Japanese military units. Transamur sees its economy collapse and talks start with Russia on reunification on November 8th. The Japanese nation, once mighty and an undisputed superpower now watches helplessly as its influence shrivels up and its military power decays. On December 11th, the Diet passes a law slashing military spending and the size of the Japanese military. All extra funding must now go towards saving what is left of the ravaged economy along with aid from the West.

1998: On May 7th, Transamur and the Tsardom of Russia sign a deal on reunification which will come into full effect on November 9th. While Russia is once more whole, the former Transamur lands are far far behind the rest of the nation and considerable resources are dedicated to it, including an assistance program from the Germans and the rest of Europe. In Japan, the dust starts to settle as the economy returns to stagnation instead of freefall, however, massive damage is done and the focus is still required to be maintained on repairing the economy.

1999: On March 3rd, Shinzo Abe returns to power following a vote of no confidence in the government of Botan Sato. He starts out by seeking to repair Japanese relations with the South East Asian nations and even starts making friendly advances to the West. This culminates in the German Kaiser visiting Tokyo in November and declaring “A new age of cooperation and friendship between East and West is now upon us, Lord willing.” In a highly rare public appearance, the Japanese Emperor personally sees the Kaiser off as he leaves.

2000: As the new millennium rolls in, trouble starts to unravel in Libya when a radical Islamic rebel group seizes Ajdabiya and declares a hardline radical Islamic Government on March 14th. Germany and the GSO immediately start sending aid to the forces of the Kingdom of Libya. Even Japan diplomatically denounces the rebel faction as “dangerous and a threat to civil society. By November, the rebel group is on the outskirts of Benghazi, bolstered by foreign fighters.

2001: On January 12th, Benghazi falls to the rebels. The Kingdom of Libya panics as foreign fighters flood into the country, encouraged by the taking of the city. On January 19th, the Kingdom of Libya officially appeals to the UNSC and the GSO to intervene. On January 26th, the UNSC votes unanimously to authorize an intervention. The GSO votes the same day. That night, German, Austro-Hungarian, British, French, Russian, Egyptian, Italian, and Spanish planes start sorties against the rebels. A land force also starts assembling in Egypt and Tripoli the next day on January 27th. As the war escalates, it turns progressively from a traditional war into an anti-insurgency operation. By December 5th, the rebels only officially hold Benghazi, but all over Libya, cells start popping up and causing trouble for the Kingdom and the GSO-led force.

2002: German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is given increased day-to-day authority over the war in Libya and in foreign policy overall as the elderly Kaiser slowly retreats from day-to-day governance. This greatly upsets the Crown Prince who slowly starts to keep a greater eye on the Chancellor. In October, Chancellor Schröder starts suggesting that Algeria must be forced to cooperate with the operation or be treated as an enemy. On November 16th, the Chancellor goes as far as to declare that the Algerians are aiding the radicals and pressures the aged Kaiser to give him the authority to apply increased pressure on Algiers. At the same time, GSO forces have nearly gained control of Libya outside the desert regions and parts of the coastline. The war starts to turn into counter-insurgency.

2003: In an address to the UN on February 17th, the German Chancellor announces that Algeria is aiding the radical rebels in Libya and poses a threat to the wider region and world. On February 28th, 2003 the Chancellor convinces the Kaiser, using false reports and exaggerated connections between Algiers and the rebels, to authorize an invasion of Algeria to remove the strongman dictator. Germany however, is unable to gather the same grand coalition for this move notably with Austria-Hungary and Italy refusing to join in on what they see as a dubious action on very thin evidence. In November, the German-led forces capture Algiers and install a government based on their own with a powerful parliament.

2004: The fall of the strong-man government in Algeria has far-reaching consequences as previously repressed militant groups suddenly fill in vacuums of power across the desert lands. The war increasingly is turning into a stabilization and counter-insurgency operation across the Sahara as the threat of radical groups spreads. In November, the Kaiser passes away and the Crown Prince becomes Kaiser.

2005: The new Kaiser, after finally getting access to the files used by the Chancellor to deceive his father and the world, unceremoniously forces Chancellor Gerhard Schröder to resign with little public explanation. His SPD replacement is short-lived after elections favor the CDU’s return to power. In November, the German Kaiser visits Vienna in an attempt to patch the rift in relations. Meanwhile, Tokyo has taken note of the developments and starts shifting again toward a more antagonistic approach to the West.

2006: In Japan, the government continues to shift its tone with the West when the Japanese Foreign Minister gives a speech to the U.N. decrying Germany and the West for renewed imperialism and warmongering. India, starting to emerge as a player in its own right, also condemns the German actions in Algeria although not going as far as Japan.

2007: In South America, Brazil has emerged as the dominant power with GSO member Argentina not far behind. On May 22nd, the leaders of Brazil, Peru, Gran Colombia, and Chile meet and agree to form the Lima Group based on economic and security cooperation.

2008: Japan drifts even further from the West when it announces a major military rebuilding program aimed at “ensuring the security of the Empire and its partners.” India, also feeling threatened by this, announces its own buildup plan later that year and commits to gaining three carriers by the end of the next decade.

2009: After longtime efforts on the part of Japan, the Philippines agrees to rejoin the EACPS. This is immediately followed by India starting talks with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Myanmar about forming their own organization. In Europe, the German military makes the first budget increase in a decade as policymakers in Berlin start fearing a return of Japanese power.

2010: On May 11th, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Myanmar formalize the creation of the South Asia Defence Organization.

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2011: The long-standing counter-insurgency operation in Libya is officially declared over as the Kingdom is “restored”. However, as spillover from the conflict has destabilized the wider region and led to the growth of several extremist groups across the Sahara, a new and wider-reaching War on Terror is declared shortly after an attack, on November 3rd, in Frankfurt that leads to the death of over one thousand individuals passing as a direct result. Citizens from Germany, Britain, France, Russia, Ukraine, Austria-Hungary, Japan, Canada, PSA, and Belgium are included in the total.

2012: In a breath of peace, the leaders of the AUS and PSA sit down at a meeting in Havana bringing the first time in decades that the two Americas have held high-level talks. After though negotiations, the two sides agree to a deal that sees a slight reduction in both nations' forces along the DMZ and the framework for a lasting peace and eventual reunification known as the Havana Plan which sets the goal of reunification in 2025.

2013: Siam and Vietnam rejoin the EACPS after talks with Japan. Indonesia, India, and Malaysia denounce the move as a “rebirth of the Japanese Imperial threat”.

2014: Extremist rebels form the “Greater Islamic Caliphate” in an area mostly encompassing Chad after the government there falls. The first Moon Base is set up with a permanent human presence. The mission is a joint effort by Germany, Austria-Hungary, Poland, Russia, France, Canada, Spain, and Britain. Mostly financed and operated by the DLR (German Space Agency).

2015: Japan announces, to the surprise of many, that it will lend logistical and intelligence support to the Anti-Extremist Coalition fighting the GIC and other groups. This year also marks the strong resurgence of the Japanese economy, dubbed the Kyoto Rebound.

2016: Peace in America teeters on the edge after a new AUS President takes power vowing to “destroy the enemy with overwhelming strength.” Incursions into PSA airspace by the AUS becomes a common occurrence.

2017: The Japanese navy commissions it’s third new aircraft carrier, bringing it back in par to the German and Western navies. Two more Japanese carriers are planned to be in service by 2022, promising a return to Japanese Sea Power. A report from the German military outlines the reality that the German military has fallen behind in recent years and that it is no longer certainly capable of achieving its mission.

2018: Japan establishes its own Moon Base on July 7th. The space race is renewed after the Emperor announces that Japan intends to build a Mars Base by the end of the following decade.

2019: The German Verteidigungsministerium announces a program of modernization and reform to better prepare the military to face a “potential future near-peer or peer force”. Japan commissions it’s fourth modern carrier a month later.

2020: Japanese air incursions into Russian airspace start to occur. In response, the German and Russian navies start conducting freedom of navigation exercises near Japan.

2021: Japan stuns the world when they launch a manned mission to Mars, beating out the Germans by three months. On June 15th, Heishi Taro becomes the first man to step foot on Mars. He and his two other companions stay for three weeks before returning to Earth. On September 12th, German Astronaut George Rutlinger touches down on Mars along with two others, a Russian and an Austro-Hungarian.

2022: Sudan falls to the GIC. This brings renewed focus to the group as the GSO start dedicating more resources to the fight. India and the rest of SADO pledge limited military support to the fight, fearing the spread of extremism.

2023: RP Starts January 1st.

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List of G30 Nations:

1. Germany
2. Japan
3. India
4. Austria-Hungary
5. PSA
6. AUS
7. UK
8. France
9. Canada
10. Brazil
11. Spain
12. Russia
13. Italy
14. Persia
15. South China
16. Manchuria
17. Korea
18. Australasia
19. Mexico
20. Argentina
21. Ukraine
22. Greece
23. Egypt
24. Indonesia
25. Malaysia
26. Siam
27. Netherlands
28. Switzerland
29. Israel
30. Ireland

Global Security Organization

United Kingdom
French Kingdom
Spain
Canada
Australasia
The West Indies Federation
Argentina
Belgium
The Netherlands
Germany
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Russia
Poland-Lithuania
The Austria-Hungary Empire
Italy
White Ruthenia
Ukraine
Georgia
The United Baltic Dutchy
Portugal
Ireland

East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere

Japan
Korea
Philippines
Siam
Manchuria
Vietnam

[Chewion]

Nationstates Name: Chewion
Nation Name: The German Empire/Deutsches Kaiserreich
Capital: Berlin
Territory: European Germany on the map, Reunion Island, Mauritius Island, and Diego Garcia.
Population: 120 Million
Official Language: German
Recognized Languages: German, Polish, French
Flag:

National Anthem (optional): National Anthem
Royal Anthem: Royal Anthem

Head of State: Kaiser Wilhelm VII
HoS Picture: Sharp pale blue eyes and brown hair with a look very similar to a young Kaiser Wilhelm II without a mustache.
Head of Government: Chancellor Thomas Mattner
HoG Picture (If different from HoS): Green eyes and black hair.
Legislature Name: Bundesparlament (Bundestag and Bundesrat)
Party in Power (If bicameral note who controls each):

The CDU-CSU coalition controls the Bundestag with 350 out of 500 seats.

Government System Explained:

The German Empire is a Federal Semi-Parliamentary Executive Monarchy. This sees the Monarch (the Kaiser) given concrete powers similar to the IRL French Presidency.

The Kaiser

The Kaiser has chief oversight of foreign affairs, defense, national security, and protection of the Constitution as the Head of State.

In the role of Chief Diplomat, the Kaiser directs the foreign policy of the Empire with the Foreign Minister being answerable primarily to the Kaiser. However, international treaties and agreements require the approval of the Bundesrat.

In his role as Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Kaiser has ultimate command authority over the military. However, a declaration of war requires the vote of the Bundestag and Bundesrat. In addition, any military action over 90 days requires the approval of the Bundestag. The Defense Minister answers primarily to the Kaiser. The Kaiser is also the principal keeper of the nuclear launch codes and only he can order their usage, but such an order requires the counter-approval of the Chancellor and Defense Minister in the case of a first strike.

In his role as the Chief Security Officer of the Empire, the Kaiser has direct responsibility over the Intelligence Community. As such, the Director of Imperial Intelligence reports primarily to him.

As Protector of the Constitution, the Kaiser has direct authority over the Federal Police with the Director of the Federal Police answering primarily to the Kaiser.

The Kaiser appoints the Chancellor but, as the Chancellor requires the support and confidence of Parliament, the person appointed is, by convention, the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Bundestag. The Kaiser also appoints Ministers with the consent of the Chancellor with the exception of those ministers that report primarily to the Kaiser.

The Kaiser retains the technical power to dissolve the Bundestag and force new elections but this requires the approval of the Chancellor and 3/4ths of the Royal Council.

Note, the Bundestag and Bundesrat do still retain legislative oversight of these agencies for transparency and to ensure a form of checks and balances.

The Kaiser is also advised by his Privy Council, Geheimer Rat, which is appointed by him and is mostly made up of former politicians and experts. The body functions similarly to the IRL White House Senior Staff.

The position of Kaiser is hereditary among elder males in the Hohenzollern family and is tied to the position of King of Prussia. However, the Kaiser can be forced to abdicate by a unanimous vote of the Bundestag and Bundesrat or by a 3/4ths majority of the voting-age population in a referendum. The referendum can be called by a majority vote of the Bundestag or by a 3/4ths majority vote of the Royal Council. In the event of abdication, the Crown Prince would become Kaiser and King of Prussia. The Crown Prince is the male Hohenzollern who is next in line to the throne.

The Chancellor and Cabinet

The Chancellor serves as Head of Government and has chief responsibility over most domestic policy, fiscal policy, and economic policy. These responsibilities are handled by various Ministers and Agency Heads who make up the Cabinet. The Cabinet also includes the Ministers who answer primarily to the Kaiser. The Chancellor is answerable to the Kaiser but relies on the support and confidence of the Bundestag. The Chancellor is also able to fulfill the duties of any ministry if necessary. The Chancellor and Cabinet are not required to be members of the Bundestag but often are.


The Bundestag

The Bundestag is the Lower House of Parliament and is elected directly by the people in single-member districts following partisan primaries to choose candidates. The Kingdoms and other subdivisions are able to conduct their own elections and election laws as long as they do not violate federal election laws that broadly seek to keep elections free, fair, consistent, and secret.

The Bundestag has primary legislative oversight of the Executive Ministries and also has Power of the Purse.

The Speaker of the Bundestag is elected every 2 years by the body and operates as the Chair of the Chamber.

The Bundestag elections occur every 4 years unless called earlier by the Chancellor and 3/4ths of the Bundestag.

The Bundesrat

The Bundesrat is the Upper House of the Parliament and represents the various Constituent States. Each of the 27 Federal States receives 3 seats. The seats are appointed by the Constituent States with 2 appointed by the State Head of Government and 1 appointed by the State Head of State.

The Chamber is technically non-partisan and the Chair of the Bundesrat is elected from its members every four years. The Bundesrat has primary legislative oversight over foreign affairs and ratified treaties.

The Royal Council

The Royal Council is made up of the various Chief Monarchs from around the Empire. The Royal Council acts as an advisory body to the Kaiser primarily with the only true explicit powers being the ability to initiate one of the processes for forced abduction and being able to vote to dissolve the Bundestag.

GDP Nominal: $9.5 Trillion
GDP Nominal Per Capita: $79,166

Currency: Deutsche Mark

Domestic Policy Overview/Challenges:

Foreign Policy Overview/Challenges:

Military Information:

Branches:

Army: Kaiserliche Bundesheer (Heer)

Navy: Kaiserliche Bundesmarine (Marine)

Marines (under Navy): Kaiserliches Bundesmarinekorps (Marine Korps)

Air Force: Kaiserliche Bundesluftwaffe (Luftwaffe)

Cyber Warfare (under Air Force): Kaiserlicher Bundes-Cyber- und Informationsraum (Cyber)

Space Force (under Air Force): Kaiserliches Bundes-Weltraumkorps (Weltraum Korps)

(Vehicles listed are not exhaustive and just represent the major vehicles in use)

400k active duty Army. 350k reserves. 250k Air Force. 150k reserves. 200k Navy. 120k reserves. Overall active military of 850k and total reserves of 620k for a total of 1.47 million or just over 1% of the population

Army -
400k active duty. 350k reserves.

Tanks: 3,500 active total. (3,375 Leopard 2. 125 KF-51.)

AFVs/IFVs: 24,700 total ( 3,000 Marders, 2,200 Pumas, 1,000 Wiesel 1/2s, 6,000 Fuchs, 4,000 GTK Boxers, 1,000 Fenneks, 1,000 Dingo 1/2s, 3,000 Eagle Vs, 800 YAKs, 1,200 Enoks, 1,000 Mungo ESKs, 500 BV 206S’)

Self-Propelled Artillery (SPA): 1,000 Active Total (1,000 PzH 2000s)

Towed Artillery: 820 total (500 L119s, 320 M777s)

Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS): 770 (Based on the IRL M270 MLRS)

Navy -
200k active duty. 120k reserves.

Carriers: 3 (based on the French PA-NG concept)

Amphibious Assault Ships: 7 (Based on the Mistral Class)

Frigates: 30 (Based on the FREMM design with a few Brandenburg class in service)

Destroyers: 20 (Baden-Wurttemberg and Sachsen-class)

Corvettes: 15 (Braunschweig-class corvettes)

Nuclear Powered Attack Submarines: 42 ( 10 Reinhold Saltzwedel class based on the IRL Virginia class and 32 Otto Weddigen class based on the IRL Los Angeles class flight II/III)

Nuclear Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine: 12 (Konigsberg class based on the IRL Ohio class)

Conventional Powered Submarines: 30 (Type 212A)

Patrol Vessels: 23 Potsdam Class (Operated by the Coast Guard which is a sub-organization of the Navy)

Naval Aircraft:

Carrier-Based Fighters: 170 (170 DASA Fischadler (similar to the IRL Dassault Rafale-M)

Carrier-Based AEW Aircraft: 30 (DASA Möwe (similar to the IRL E-2 Hawkeye)

Air Force -
250k active duty. 150k reserves.

Fighters: 1,100 (550 Eurofighter Typhoons, 350 Panavia Tornados, 200 Stiller Adler (Silent Eagle, based on the IRL F-22).

Attack Types: 25 (A-400GS, A-400M gunship variant)

Bomber Aircraft: 120 (40 Pelikans (similar to the B-1B Lancer in capabilities), 20 Pterodaktylus’ (similar to the B-2 Spirit in capabilities), 50 Baade-152 Gewitters (similar to the B-52 in capabilities and based on the IRL Baade-152), 10 PAK DA (jointly developed with Russia and replacing the Pterodaktylus))

Fixed Wing Transports: 580 (220 Airbus 400Ms, 80 Antonov An-124s, 50 CASA C-212s, 40 CASA C-295s, 40 Airbus A330 MRTTs, 100 Airbus A330 MRTTs, 50 Transall C-160) (Does not include VIP transport)

Tankers: 140 (40 Airbus A330 MRTTs (same as listed under transport), 100 Airbus A330 MRTTs (same as listed under transport))

Attack Helicopters: 300 (All are Eurocopter Tiger and operated by the Army)

Helicopters: 2,290 (300 NH90s, 120 EC725s, 320 EC155s, 300 EC635s, 500 AS565s, 350 AS332s, 400 AS532s) (Helicopters listed are not just used by the Air Force but all branches, VIP transport not listed)

Trainer Aircraft: 1,200 (Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jets)

Special Mission: 70 (30 Airbus E-350 [A350 aircraft fitted for AWACS/BM], 3 E-340-600 [A340-600 aircraft fitted for command and control IE the IRL E-4B aircraft], 10 Transall C-160EW [Transall C-160 aircraft but outfitted for electronic warfare], 7 Grob G180 SPn SIGINT [Grob G180 SPn aircraft outfitted for battlefield SIGINT operations], 10 Grob G 520 [Long-endurance, High-altitude reconnaissance], 10 Grob Strato 2C [Long-endurance, High-altitude reconnaissance].

Unmanned Aircraft: 300

Alliances: Global Security Organization (GSO)

History Changes (Subject to review and approval by OP and Co-OP, please consult the timeline):

1936: Germany lends military aid to Spain.

1937: After Moscow turns red, the German Empire kicks rearmament into high gear.

1941: Kaiser Wilhelm II dies of natural causes.

1948: The Große Imperiale Umstrukturierung (Great Imperial Restructuring) takes place with the roles of the Kaiser, Chancellor, Cabinet, Bundestag, Bundesrat, and states being defined and codified to ensure a system of checks and balances.

1951: Kaiser Wilhelm III passes away of natural causes. His eldest son, Prince Wilhelm Friedrich Franz Joseph Christian Olaf of Prussia, becomes Kaiser Wilhelm IV. With the law stipulating that the crown only passes to male heirs, the Kaiser’s youngest child, Friedrich Wilhelm Alexander Edward, becomes the Crown Prince at the age of 14.

1976: Kaiser Wilhelm IV passes away of natural causes at the age of 70 and is replaced by his son, Wilhelm Friedrich Louis Ludwig, who becomes Kaiser Wilhelm V.

1991: As the situation in Japan worsens, Kaiser Wilhelm V publicly calls for the will of the Japanese people to be respected by Tokyo.

1994: The SDP gain power in a surprise victory and Gerhard Schröder is sworn in as the new Chancellor, defeating the CDU led conservative coalition. The new government starts to invest more resources into infrastructure such as moving to rapidly increase the high speed rail network under the Hochgeschwindigkeitsplan für Deutschland (High-Speed plan for Germany) which aimed at connecting every state capital and Berlin together on a high speed network by 2000.

1996: In response to growing climate concerns, the SPD government announces plans to construct 4 new nuclear powerplants in the Empire to join the 16 already in operation.

1998: Germany renews its lease on the Singapur base, signing a new 50 year lease.

2002: In an effort to connect Germany with Austria-Hungary, the Munich-Vienna High Speed Rail Line is opened.

2004: Kaiser Wilhelm V, who had been suffering from health problems for a number of years, passes away at the age of 67. His son, Friedrich Wilhelm Louis Alexander, becomes Kaiser Wilhelm VI. His eldest son, Wilhelm Friedrich Alexander Ludwig, becomes the Crown Prince at a young age, having been born in 1998.

2005: Kaiser Wilhelm VI has become known as the “Peace Kaiser” as he uses his power and influence to try and bring Japan into the fold of the “Free World” declaring in a June 10th speech that “Japan and her people are no longer the enemy, no longer the spectre from the East. Instead, they are our new friends. A new opportunity. One that we must accept with open arms.”. The CDU returns to power alongside the CSU.

2008: As tensions rise between Tokyo and Berlin, the Kaiser again issues calls for cooperation and not conflict. This is to the displeasure of some factions within the government who believe that the German Empire must deal with Tokyo once and for all before the latter can fully rebuild.

2010: The CDU-led government announces its plans to open 2 additional nuclear power plants in the Empire by 2021.

2012: To further connect the two “Brother Empires”, the Prague-Berlin High Speed Line is opened.

2015: The Kaiser calls on the PSA and AUS to negotiate in good faith. He offers the support of Germany in reconstruction and reunification.

2020: Kaiser Wilhelm VI secretly directs the German ambassador to Tokyo to express his wishes to see a return to more cordial relations.

2021: Chancellor Gustav Schmidt publicly resigns after citing frustration with the Kaiser’s apprehension to increase German presence in the Japanese sphere.

2022: Shortly before 10:30 PM on December 31st, Kaiser Wilhelm VI collapses at the age of 55. He passes away at 11:45 PM the same night. His 24-year-old son, Wilhelm Friedrich Alexander Ludwig, becomes Kaiser Wilhelm VII unexpectedly.

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[Chewion]

A few housekeeping notes:

1. I am open to personalized changes to the timeline if it impacts the nation you wish to play. Just please discuss it with me first.

2. If you have any questions about the map or what a nation is, please just ask.

3. The hope is to give players enough room to make a nation their own within the guardrails of the history provided for the overall world.

4. My German app is still WIP but it should have enough information for anyone who needs to reference it.

[Yaruqo]

Nationstates Name: Yaruqo
Nation Name: The Russian Empire | Россійская Имперія/Rossiyskaya Imperiya
Capital: Petrograd aka Saint Petersburg
Territory: No changes from the map
Population: 144 million
Official Language: Russian
Recognized Languages: 34 languages in various provinces and oblasts, consisting of various Northern Caucasian, Turkic, Mongolic, and Uralic languages
Flag: White, Blue, and Red tricolour
National Anthem (optional): God Save the Tsar! | Боже, Царя храни!/Bozhe Tsarya khrani!

Head of State: Maria Vladimirovna Romanov I, Empress and Autocrat of All the Russias, etc.
Head of Government: Prime Minister Konstantin Fyodorov
HoG Picture (If different from HoS):
Legislature Name: Governing Parliament | Правительствующий парламент/Pravitelstvuyushchiy parlament, or simply “the Parliament”
Party in Power (If bicameral note who controls each): The Constitutional Democrats (“Kadets”), in a governing coalition with the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party (RSDLP) and the Russian Ecological Party (“The Greens”) has recently won a sizable majority in the State Duma, the lower house, and they have a narrower majority within the Senate, the upper house.

The Russian Empire is a unitary semi-parliamentary monarchy. The monarch possesses executive authority akin to the IRL French presidency. As the Head of State, the monarch has the constitutional authority to consult with the Council of Ministers (“the Government”) in the execution of foreign affairs, defense, national security, and the defense of the Constitution.

The Emperor/Empress of All Russia

The monarch has the power to veto legislation passed by the Governing Parliament, though a veto can be overridden by a ⅔ vote in the State Duma and a ⅔ vote in the Senate - this power has not been used since before the ascension of Tsar Vladimir Romanov. While the monarch is the titular Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, such powers are often delegated to the Council of Ministers, namely the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. The monarch may not issue a declaration of war without the approval of the Parliament, which would come in the form of a simple majority vote from both chambers.

The monarch also has the monarchical power to advise, inform, or warn the Government in their role as Defender of the Constitution, and has direct control over the Department for Protecting the Public Security and Order (“the Okhrana”), with the Director answering directly to the monarch, though the Okhrana may not act outside of the bounds of imperial law or the Constitution, nor may the monarch issue or encourage such extrajudicial or unconstitutional orders.

The monarch appoints the Prime Minister but, as the Prime Minister requires the support and confidence of the Governing Parliament, the person appointed tends to be the leader of the largest party or coalition in the State Duma. The monarch also appoints ministers to the Council of Ministers with the advice and consent of the Prime Minister.

The monarch retains the constitutional authority to dissolve the Parliament and establish new elections but this requires the approval of the Prime Minister and 3/4ths of the Council of Ministers. This action is usually in concert with an election schedule determined by law, but the monarch may either request dissolution or entertain a request for dissolution by the Government.

The position of Emperor or Empress is hereditary among the eldest Romanov child, regardless of sex. The Pauline Laws had dictated that the imperial title could only be passed down from the male line to the eldest male heirs, but the Law was amended to allow for the ascension of Tsar Vladimir, as well as to ensure dynastic stability for the House of Romanov.

The monarch can be made to abdicate by a ¾ vote of the Governing Parliament in a special session. In the event of deposition, abdication, or death, the eldest Grand Duke or Grand Duchess would become the next Emperor or Empress. If there are no surviving, legitimate children from non-morganatic marriages, then the title would pass to the next surviving sibling of the deceased monarch, and their line would stand in for the line of succession.

The Prime Minister and Council of Ministers

The Prime Minister serves as the Head of Government and has chief responsibility over most domestic policy, fiscal policy, and economic policy, as well as consultative and shared responsibilities for foreign policy, defense and national security. These portfolios are handled by various ministers and agency/department heads who make up the Council of Ministers. The Prime Minister is answerable to the monarch, but relies on the support and confidence of the State Duma. The Prime Minister is also able to fulfill the duties of any ministry if necessary. The Prime Minister and Council of Ministers are not required to be members of either house of Parliament, but often are.


The State Duma

The State Duma (Госуда́рственная ду́ма | Gosudarstvennaya Duma), or simply “the Duma,” is the Lower House of the Parliament and is elected directly by the people in multi-member constituencies following open list partisan primaries via a party-list proportional electoral system, with parties needing to hit a qualifying minimum threshold of 5% to win seats in the Duma. The Duma has scheduled elections every four years for all of its 460 seats.

The Duma has primary legislative oversight of the Council of Ministers and also is afforded the power of the purse to appropriate funds and levy taxes. The Duma also exercises legislative authority and may introduce and vote on legislation and propose constitutional amendments.

The Senate

The Senate is the Upper House of the Parliament and represents the various Constituent States. Of the 150 seats in the Senate, 50 senators are chosen by regional legislatures, 50 senators are appointed by the monarch, while the last 50 senators are elected through universal suffrage in unique electoral districts that typically comprise multiple oblasts and regions.

The Senate is charged with cooperating with the State Duma in completing and voting on draft laws. Laws concerning budgets, customs regulations, credit monitoring, and the ratification of international treaties are to be considered by the Senate after they have been adopted from the State Duma, where most legislation is introduced.

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1946: Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich Romanov finds himself to be the Germans' candidate to lead a new Russian empire. Not blind to the optics of being a German-installed monarch to a war torn country that had suffered two atomic bombs at their hands, as well as a forced split from their eastern lands, the new Tsar Vladimir I offers sweeping concessions, including enshrining the political, civil, and human rights from the Constitution of the Russia Republic into the new 1946 Constitution, in order to ensure the survival of his crown and traumatized dynasty.

1949: Knowing that Russia now found itself between two increasingly undesirable options, Tsar Vladimir's transitional government opts to join with the German GSO, hoping that staying close to Germany's side will allow for increased investments in their reconstruction efforts. Wounds from the war nearly topple the government, and Tsar Vladimir is forced to call early elections to the new Governing Parliament in order to stave off the tide of popular unrest.

1950s: Tactfully citing the continued reconstruction efforts at home, the newly elected Kadets - Progressist unity government refuses to provide military support for Germany's Vietnam campaigns, with leading ministers privately sharing concerns about the costs of such a war if they were to join and doubts about Germany's ability to prosecute a war not only in Vietnam, but perhaps closer to home in the Transamur provinces, should Japanese aggression heat up. This decade is characterized by the careful footfalls towards constitutional government, with Tsar Vladimir I taking pains to establish new precedents in his own interactions with the Parliament, refusing to veto any bills that come across his desk. Investments in the 1950s through the next several decades will ensure that the Russian Empire's western oblasts are significantly better developed than those of Transamur. In 1953, concerns begin to brew when the Winter Palace announces the birth of a daughter, Maria Vladimirovna, to the imperial couple, throwing the succession into doubt. The Governing Parliament rushes to amend the notorious Pauline Laws to clarify that the crown may pass down to the eldest surviving daughter in the absence of any surviving sons, and such a daughter's children would bear the Romanov name.

1960s: As the Russian nation continues to rebuild, emigres from the various civil wars and resurgence of the Syndicalists slowly move back to Russia. Russia's youth turn to more left-wing parties, such as the reborn Russian Social Democratic Labour Party (RSDLP), as frustrations mount with the status quo approach of the centrist Constitutional Democrats (Kadets) and the large tent conservative (and ironically named) Progressive Party (Progressists) that have maintained a stranglehold on Russian politics. The RSDLP becomes a loud and steady beacon for a new opposition. The Progressist Party lands itself in trouble when some of its more conservative members attempt to push through bills that would take Russia down a path of "Russification," to the shock of more moderate Progressists, Kadets, the RSDLP, and Russia's minority communities. In the 1964 elections, the Progressists are punished, though they maintain their governing coalition with the Kadets, just as the junior partner.

1970s: In 1974, while not a member of Mitteleuropa, the Russian government enters talks to join the EEOC, which it eventually accedes to in 1977. In 1976, the Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna is married to Prince Franz Wilhelm Hohenzollern, who adopts the name of Mikhail Pavlovich and converts to Russian Orthodoxy. The first imperial wedding since Nicholas II and Alexandra, the wedding is a PR coup for the Romanov dynasty, with the relatively young couple awing the empire. The Kadets start to see factions emerge between social liberals, centrists, and social conservatives, and in the 1978 general elections, the Progressists manage to overtake them as the leading coalition partner.

1980s: In 1981, the Winter Palace announces the birth of Grand Duke George Mikhailovich Romanov to the Grand Duchess Maria and Grand Duke Mikhail. The 1980s are often seen as a period of great excess and great concern, with the economy soaring, Russian noble families (among them the Romanovs) finally having the means to rebuild and grow, all while tensions between Berlin and Tokyo threatened nuclear war. Popular driven campaigns to write letters and correspond with their eastern kin in Transamur gains support and the foundations of the reunification movement begin to take shape in Russia and Transamur. When Japanese forces move into Vladivostok and crack down on anti-government protesters, Tsar Vladimir I expels the Japanese ambassador and issues a formal warning to the Japanese that, "Any act of aggression against our subjects will be seen as an act of war," suggesting that Russia would not hesitate to flex its own military might in the defense of what they considered to be their own sphere of influence. By this time, open animosity towards Germany had cooled, and Petrograd and Berlin embark on several joint research and development programs for their militaries, and the government had begun to increase military spending. In 1986, scandal rocks the imperial family when Grand Duchess Maria and Grand Duke Mikhail announce their divorce, with the former grand duke re-assuming his name and titles from before their marriage and moving back to Germany.

1990s: On April 21st, 1992, Tsar Vladimir I passed away in Tsarskoe Selo after suffering a heart attack at the age of 74. Despite becoming an emperor due to the bayonet constitution after the Second Weltkrieg and in the face of daunting animosity and unpopularity, Vladimir I would die a beloved monarch, remembered for his dedication to constitutional rule of law. The Grand Duchess Maria would be crowned three months later. In the 1992 elections, a rift between the Kadets and the Progressists that had been building for decades finally reveals itself, as the Kadets embrace a more socially liberal platform. Led by Alexei Bobrov, the Kadets would clinch a governing minority with the support and confidence of the RSDLP. This is also the first election when the nascent Russian Ecological Party (the Greens) would run, though they would not see much success. When Russia and Transamur finally reunite in 1998, the Bobrov government is forced to reconcile with the lack of development in the east. Billions of rubles are dumped into investment projects, with mixed results amidst an economic slump.

2000s: In the 2000 general election, the Progressive Party manages to win a majority on a platform of "home economics," with their leader, Vladimir Nemtsov, promising the Russian electorate that austerity and cuts to "government waste" would ensure an economic upturn. The Nemtsov Government would enter Russia into the invasion of Libya, much to the chagrin of younger Russians and most other parties, under the reasoning that no GSO member had been attacked, with the Nemtsov Government reasoning that it would be in Russia's best security interests to put down the extremists in Libya and to return the king to power. But when the German government moves to invade Algeria in 2003, even this is a step too far for Nemstov, and his government has Russia sit out the German invasion, focusing their efforts on GSO operations in Libya. Between 2000 and 2012, control of the State Duma goes back and forth between the Kadets and the Progressists. The increasingly unstable War on Terror begins to take a toll on Russian morale, especially after terror attacks in 2011 kill several Russian civilians. In 2012, the Progressists win back control of the Duma from the Kadets. They continue a policy of austerity, all while spending more and more money on defense and cutting social programs. Nemtsov, having returned as prime minister, supports the German efforts in Chad to defeat the GIC. A decade of Progressive stewardship follows, though their economic policies bring little relief. As the years pass, a Russian nationalist party, the Union of the Russian People (URP) gains popularity among the more conservative elements of the Progressives...

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[NewLakotah]

Nationstates Name: NewLakotah
Nation Name: Austro-Hungarian Empire, Habsburg Empire, Danubian Empire, Austria-Hungary. Colloquial: Dual Monarchy, the Triple Kingdom, Kaiserreich
Capital: Vienna (Budapest, Zagreb)
Territory: the Empire of Austria-Hungary minus Bosnia
Population: 67,380,000
Official Language:

There are multiple official languages at the imperial level. German is the primary language of the imperial family, however. Hungarian, Czech, Croatian, are also formally recognized languages of wider communication. However each constituency has their own language laws. However, national standardization programs have increased bilingualism and trilingualism through education programs. At the imperial level, all recognized languages are entitled to service as citizens of the empire in their own language. Practically, German and Hungarian are the two most common languages spoken, both as first languages and as second languages.

For military service, each kingdom has their own recruitment and units by language. All officers however are required to be bilingual in German. All German officers are required to be bilingual in at least Hungarian or Czech. Most senior officers are trilingual.

Most intercommunication is in German or Hungarian.

Language Demographics:
L1:
German - 28%
Hungarian - 26%
Czech - 17%
Croatian - 8%
Slovak - 6%
Romanian 5%
Ruthanian 4%
Polish 3%
Slovene 2%
Italian 1%

L1 +L2:

German 70%
Hungarian 63%
Czech 25%
Croatian 15%
Slovak 10%
Romanian 10%
Ruthanian 5%
Polish 8%
Slovene 2%
Italian 14%

Flag: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flags_of_ ... (1869-1918).svg
National Anthem (optional):

Head of State: Emperor-King Ferdinand II of Austria, Emperor of the Austrian Empire, King of Hungary (Lands of the Crown of St. Stephen or Transleithania), King of Croatia-Slovenia
HoS Picture: 60s with mostly grey hair and grey beard
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Karl von Freiburg of Cisthethania
Prime Minister Istvan Szabó of Transleithania
Prime Minister Ivana Horvat of Croatia-Slavonia
HoG Picture (If different from HoS):
Legislature Name:
Diet of Cisthethania
Diet of the Lands of the Crown of Saint Stephen (Transleithania)
Diet of Croatia-Slavonia


Party in Power (If bicameral note who controls each):
Christian Democratic Coalition (plurality of seats)

As head of state, all of the constituent kingdoms foreign affairs are handled through the Emperor. Each of the three kingdoms has their own separate parliament and each elects, with the consent of the Emperor/King, a Prime Minister that is the head of government for their own constituent kingdom. There is no national election or body, only the emperor. However, his power is restricted due to the fact that he rules with the consent of all three kingdoms.

Crown Affairs are thus as follows:
Defence & Security
Interstate Trade and Relations
Intrastate Trade and Relations
Environmental Protection and Conservation
Cultural promotion and protection
Language, Cultural, Civil, and Religious Protection
Central Police Service
Emergency Response
National Energy Sector
Space and science

Each of these departments is led by a minister that is appointed by the king from an approved list of candidates from all three kingdoms. No more than 5 can be from any one kingdom and no less than 2 from any kingdom. This allows for each kingdom to have their say in the manner in how things are run on the matters of foreign affairs.

Internally, the emperor sits as head of state of all three kingdoms and plays a role in internal politics, however, does not have significant power to influence policy in each kingdom beyond dissolving the parliament. All matters of internal affairs are handled by each prime minister as head of government of each kingdom. Taxes for Crown Affairs are set by the Crown and approved by all three ministers and the respective parliament.
Today, all passports are issued by the Crown and by the respective government, effectively giving each citizen two passports. However, the national passport is generally only accepted in European states and a few outside. The Crown passport is accepted everywhere.

Each kingdom varies in its own politics with Austria generally skewing more progressive on many issues, while Transleithania and Croatia-Slovonia tend to remain more conservative. However, the economic union of all states is handled by the Crown and operates under a generally social market economic principles, promoting free trade, less regulations, and less barriers.

At the Imperial level, religious rights are protected in all states no matter the laws of the constituency. Abortion is federally legalized at federal health centers, however, abortion is banned except in emergency under Hungarian law and only available through government centers. Abortion is banned after 9 weeks in Croatia and 12 weeks in Austria.

Gay marriage is also federally recognized and laws internally vary with Austria fully affirming gay marriage along with Transleithania, and Croatia recognizing marriage liscenses issued by the other states, but will not issue licenses themselves. However, most individuals are able to get married in national churches and thus are still able to be married and recognized by the state, if only at the imperial level.

Economically, Cisthethania, or Austrian-governed territory, is the most progressive state with a strong social service system and a generally liberal market with heavy focus in technology, advanced industry, aerospace, banking, and other primarily service sectors. Per Capita, it is the richest kingdom of the Empire at an average of $51,000. It also has good social mobility ratings and good income inequality rankings. It is also the state with the highest income taxes, but also the highest standard of living and the best quality healthcare of the Empire.

The Kingdom of Hungary is the next most economically successful kingdom of the Empire. With an average GDP per capita of $44,000 it sits just below Austria. It is a large manufacturing and energy hub for the empire, with most of its economy focused on advanced manufacturing, general manufacturing, construction, technology, finance, and public works. Tourism also plays a major role of the Hungarian economy. Transleithania tends to be economically progressive with a strong interventionist economic policy. This has limited economic growth, but has ensured that Transleithania has the best social mobility of the Empire and the best income inequality difference. Transleithania, however, tends to be the most heavily indebted state and relies the most on global markets for its economic success, primarily in exporting of advanced manufacturing goods.

Croatia-Slavonia is the economically smallest and weakest with an GDP per capita of $38,000. Its primary sector are agricultural, manufacturing, energy, tourism, and transportation. Being the smallest and economically the weakest, Croatia has long relied on support from its larger two neighbors. Its economic policy tends to run inbetween Austria and Hungary and follows a more traditional economic philosophy focused on growing its wealth and to encourage immigration to Croatia.

Linguistically, the territory of Cisleithania, the Imperial ‘Austrian’ lands is divided into German, Czech, Ukrainian, and Polish regions. These regions are subdivided into Imperial Austria, Dutchy of Bohemia, Austrian Galicia, and the Dutchy of Bukovina. All the lands are represented in the Cisleithania Diet on a proportional basis. German is the lingua franca of Cisleithania, however, Czech, Ukrainian and Polish are recognized languages of their duchies.

Roman Catholicism is the official religion of Cisleithania, however, Eastern Orthodoxy is an officially recognized religion along with Judaism. All other languages are unrecognized but protected under religious liberty laws. Due to the variety of religions, proselytizing is generally frowned upon in the Empire, with each constituency having their own laws. Cisleithania has the most liberal laws on proselytizing, allowing for all forms as long as you belong with an organization and are not using hateful or provocative language publicly. Croatia is the most restrictive and only allows proselytizing from recognized religions under license from the government, usually only given to clergy. Hungary allows for open-air proselytizing, as long as the they are not provocative and are a member of clergy. Otherwise, proselytizing is allowed for anyone.

TV Evangelism is strictly monitored and equal airtime for all recognized religions is guaranteed through Imperial funding. State-Run media is a strong component of Austria-Hungary. There are a number of state owned media operations, from both the federal and provincial, and even smaller, levels.

Language media is offered in every recognized language of the Empire through Imperial funded television that offers a variety of content, including locally broadcasted news and local tv shows. However, the majority of the content is originally produced or broadcast in Austrian or Hungarian and translated.

The Crown also funds 2 imperial TV stations that operate in all 3 official languages of the Empire: German, Hungarian, and Croatian, showing an equal amount of airtime for all shows and hosting a variety of shows multilingually. One is a dedicated news station, the other offers original content in all three languages. Outside of this, most national level broadcasts operate in one of the three languages, with German and Hungarian being the most dominant, comprising 91% of all airtime, with only 2 nationally broadcast Croatian channels.

The Crown also operates a fund that sponsors arts and media in all recognized languages, with 55% of the fund being dedicated to languages that were not German or Hungarian due to the prevalence of that media. However, due to the relationship with Germany, strong protections of Austrian-made productions are still ensured. However, The Austrian-German media market is often considered one due to the language, and German media is very popular across the German speaking parts of the Empire. This actually makes Hungarian the strongest in original productions followed by German then Croatian, followed by Czech and a very distant last are Polish and Ukrainian.

On the music side of things, German music dominates most of the market, with Hungarian following close behind, then Czech, then Croatian. This is, again, largely thanks to the massive platform that Germany can give Austrian singers compared to the other languages. However, Hungarian performers have also achieved international fame. Crown laws state, however, that music stations are required, through public radio, to play an equal airtime of all three national languages on any national public radio channel. Private or local channels only have to follow their local laws on language rights.

In Cinema, the situation is also the same, with German productions being extremely popular due to the strength of German cinema. However, Austrian productions do have a strong niche and often prove popular in Germany. Hungarian films are also very popular. Laws on language representation requires cinemas to show all languages in one subtitled in another official language or local regional language (thus, for Bohemia, shown in Czech/German and subtitled in the other). The Crown sponsors productions in recognized languages and sponsors cinemas nationally to ensure all recognized films are shown nationally. Some of these have often performed well and minority language films often do the best at the annual Königliche Filmpreise (the Austro-Hungarian equivalent to the Oscars), with 3 out of the last 5 best picture awards going to non official languages (2 Czech and a Romanian).

The Austro-Hungarian Empire is a sprawling, mostly terran Empire with only limited access to the ocean. As such, it has placed a heavy focus on land-transportation, particularly rail-lines and airports. Beginning in the 1950s, Austria-Hungary has placed a high focus on public transportation and in 2023, AH has a high-speed rail network that connects the majority of its country together. There are 12 major international airports and 21 major train stations, both for passenger and freight rail. Local rail lines feed into the Imperial High-Speed Rail Network. The effort into creating alternative forms of transit has increased dramatically since the mid to late 1990s, beginning with the establishment of the Imperial Ministry of Environmental Protection.

Since the ministry was formed, dependence on coal was entirely eliminated by 2011, largely with a combination effort of nuclear energy, natural gas, wind, solar, hydro, and other green energy alternatives. The largest energy sources are nuclear energy (51%), natural gas (19%), hydroelectric (12%), wind (9%), oil (4%), solar (3%), other (2%). By 2023, nearly 35% of all vehicles on the streets are electric, hybrid-electric, or other alternative form of fuel-based vehicle, with electric being the vast majority. Government investment into hydrogen fuel cells has proven somewhat successful and government established hydrogen refueling stations have been set up, mostly in major urban centers. The government of Cisthethania has a plan to be fossil fuels free by 2050 and have zero transportation emissions by 2035. Currently, 70% of all electric vehicles are located in Cisthethania, with Bohemia being the largest and most progressive. Transleithania has the next highest, with nearly 20% and Croatia-Slavonia makes up the remainder.

GDP Nominal: $3,099,480,000,000
GDP Nominal Per Capita: $46,000
Currency: krone

Domestic Policy Overview/Challenges:
Domestically, the country faces significant internal fracturing issues and remains politically divided. This has always been an issue with Austria-Hungary and it remains so today. Other issues are economic primarily, as the country works to diversify its economy amidst rising debt and slowing growth.

Foreign Policy Overview/Challenges:
The Austro-Hungarian military has diminished in recent years due to a strong feeling of isolationism and pacificism during the latter part of the Cold War and into the post-Cold War era. Recent efforts to reinvigorate the defence policies of AH have been very slow. The country remains a stalwart ally of Germany, however, it will more than likely take some time to shake off the rust, however, should major military threat arise.

The Austro-Hungarian Armed Forces, or the Imperial and Royal Armed Forces, are subdivided into three branches:
The Austro-Hungarian Army
Common Army
Imperial-Royal Landwehr
Royal Hungarian Honved
Royal Croatian Voksja
The Imperial and Royal War Navy
Coast Guard
Kriegsmarine
The Imperial Air & Space Forces
Imperial Space Force
Imperial Air Force

With a very small coastline, the navy of Austria-Hungary is the smallest, however it is also the pride of Croatia-Slavonia, and the vast majority of the Imperial Navy cadre comes from Croatia-Slavonia per capita. The navy is equipped with two Amphibious Assault Ships, each capable of carrying 12 VTOL fighter aircraft or helicopters. These serve as the primary strike forces of the Austro-Hungarian Imperial Navy. These are supported by 12 frigates, 4 destroyers, and three nuclear submarines.

The Imperial and Royal Army is the largest branch, consisting of 309,000 active duty members of the Common Army and 359,000 members of the various national armies. The Common Army is the primary and largest single branch of the Army. Its primary languages are German and Hungarian, however, Croatian is also commonly spoken. German remains the most used language, but all officers are required to be bilingual in Hungarian and German. Enlisted are also generally required to be fluent in one of the two languages and classes are offered for all enlisted personnel in language studies. Language requirements for the other services are not as strict. Only The Landwehr has major language requirements and that being for Czech. The Landwehr is formally bilingual with Czech units being formed by the Dutchy of Bohemia. The two Bohemian Regiments, one infantry and one armour, are fully Czech-speaking, with all officers required to be bilingual in German. All German officers of the Landwehr are trained to be bilingual in Czech as well.

Both the Honved and the Voksja have no significant language requirements. The Honved is primarily Hungarian speaking and offers language training for all enlistees in Hungarian and requires courses for officers during training in a recognized Transleithanian language with Romanian and Polish being generally the most common. Croatia has no language laws and no language requirements for the Vojska which is the smallest branch with only 43,000 soldiers. The Landwehr is the next with 125,000 soldiers, and the largest is the Honved with 191,000 soldiers

The Imperial and Royal Air and Space Forces are equipped with 117 5th Generation DA Falke air superiority fighter, 130 5th Gen DA Villám multirole fighter-bombers, and 45 4.5+ Gen DA Imperator multirole fighters. The Space Force currently has no major equipment, however, it is in charge of the Kosmodrom, where launches are facilitated and to monitor satellite infrastructure and to prepare for current and future threats to Austro-Hungarian aerospace and space activities. The IRSF currently has 2 X-1 Spaceplanes, which are unmanned test planes with plans to build the X-2 which will be a manned variant.

Geopolitically, Austria-Hungary is closest with the German Empire as its closest partner throughout much of its history. Since World War I, Austria-Hungary has largely played a minor supporting role to Germany and assisted them during World War II and the later Cold War against the Japanese Empire. However, in recent years, the Habsburgs have largely withdrawn back into themselves and focused on internal issues, leaving Germany to handle the role of global policeman themselves. However, they did assist in peacekeeping operations in the war against terrorism following the German invasions of Libya and Algeria.

Alliances: Global Security Organization (GSO)

The Austro-Hungarian Empire exited World War I exhausted and politically shaken. It had survived collapse only by the skin of its teeth and relied heavily on Germany to help right their ship following the war and during the reconstruction efforts. Politically, the Empire was divided and fractured and unrest in Bosnia was strong, however, nationalism was growing across the Empire. By 1920, Emperor Charles I was unable to keep up with the internal issues of the Empire and, for a short time, there was serious considerations of dissolving the Empire due to its economic and political malaise.

However, that would prove to be unnecessary. Kaiser Charles I would instead take matters into his own hands, enacting new controls over the economy and over the domestic policies of each internal country in an attempt to right the ship. Massive reforms and public works are enacted to stimulate the economy throughout much of the 20s and into the early 30s. New infrastructure projects to repair the damage during the war and to continue to connect the empire as it modernized into the 20th century.

During this time, the ‘despotism’ of Charles I grew steadily as the country continued to falter internally. Protests and disruptions from Bosnia were common and a large number of soldiers were stationed there indefinitely in order to maintain peace. Even conflicts between Austrians, Hungarians, and Croatians had increased significantly. Charles I did not focus much on these issues and instead focused mostly on the economic side of things.

While this worked to improve the Empire’s economy, it did little to improve the political and cultural situation of the empire. It is also did little to maintain or improve the Armed Forces of the Empire, especially as tensions and powers begin to rise during the 1930s.

Beginning with the Spanish Civil War, in which Germany played a heavy role, Europe began to take on a more violent stance. Kaiser Charles I did not care. Or, at least, did not do much of anything about it and instead focused on building power around the Habsburg throne and building up the economy back to its prewar levels. At long last, popular opinion of the Kaiser collapsed by the 1940s. However, it collapsed at the ideal time, since Kaiser Charles I would die in June of 1941 from a sudden and brutal bout with pneumonia. He is replaced by his second child and eldest son Franz Josef II of Austria.

Josef II starts his reign with a national tour, where he showed off his skills in Hungarian, Croatian, Czech, and even Ruthenian in each of the constituencies. He kept most of the controls over the constituent kingdoms from the throne, however, did allow for significantly more representative control, mostly through the Prime Minister, of each constituent kingdom. Meanwhile, the situation globally worsens as tensions between France and the UK and Germany and Austria-Hungary escalate dramatically until eventually war breaks out. Yet again, Austria-Hungary found itself in total war. Fighting soon began and the newly rebuilt roads and infrastructure were soon damaged and destroyed again as conflict raged across all of Europe, Africa, the Americas and Asia.

After years of conflict, the costs on Austria-Hungary are immense. Over 1 million soldiers and civilians have been killed and millions more were wounded or displaced as a result of the war. Fighting on the Eastern Front is the most intense and bloody. The war seems to be dragging into a total stalemate until Germany unleashes its secret weapon, the atom bomb. Dropping two on Russian cities, the unthinkable act accomplishes the mission and Russia sues for peace. The act proves to be highly controversial as time would go on, especially as more nations acquire nuclear weapons, however, in the short term the act is highly praised across the Empire as securing full and lasting peace.

However, the war had taken a deep toll and, combined with the still lingering effects of the Great War, the Austro-Hungarian Empire was sinking rapidly in a mess of internal confusion, declining economic power, and a collapsing political system. As AH exited the war, peace did not immediately return to the country. Internal conflict, primarily in Bosnia, had escalated and would continue to escalate throughout the late 40s and into the early 50s when the violence would break out into a full out Bosnian War of Independence.

Kaiser Josef II would respond immediately and with a strong hand, ordering the Common Army and the Imperial-Royal Landwehr into Bosnia to secure peace. The move would prove to be devastatingly unpopular across the Empire. War weary from two world wars, there was no stomach for an occupation force, especially not with the German and Japanese alliance breaking down and both sides developing nuclear weapons and engaging in proxy wars across Asia and Africa. Soon, AH was dragged into these new types of war and having one in their own country was not popular.

After 3 months of bitter fighting, the Bosnian militias were defeated and forced underground. However, that did not end the conflict. Fighting would continue with asymmetric and guerilla style warfare for years. In order to achieve victory, Kaiser Josef II ordered drastic measures to be taken. Forests were firebombed and whole villages were forced to relocate in order to deny support to the Bosnian rebels. Thousands of Imperial soldiers and thousands of Bosnian soldiers and civilians would die until the people of Austria-Hungary had had enough. Calling through three public referendums and supported by 3/4th vote of all Diets (at this time there were many), Kaiser Josef II was ordered to abdicate the throne in favor of his only child, his 19 year old daughter Lena, in 1954. The first Kaiserin of Austria-Hungary would take the throne in the worst political mess in the history of the Austrian Empire. Secessionism was at its peak and talks of reforming the Hungarian throne was high. Kaiser Josef II himself would at first remain in Vienna, however, he soon moved to Berlin then later to Paris where he would live out the rest of his days in peaceful solitude and in close and often contact with his reigning Kaiserin daughter.

The first act of the new Kaiserin was to immediately call for a ceasefire in Bosnia and prepare for a new constitutional process between all states of the Empire. The process would begin in November of 1954 and would end in September of 1957. The talks were long and very intense. At times, it seemed as though the entire process would fail, leaving Austria-Hungary as a total failed state in the middle of Europe at the worst possible time. However, instead, the three year process would result in a transformation of the existing governments of the entire Empire. First, the Bosnian territories were granted their full independence as the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1955 with the Treaty of Athens. Nearly $1 billion was to be given in economic redevelopment aid and as reparations for the actions of Austro-Hungarian troops. A full and formal apology, signed by the Kaiserin, was publicly issued on behalf of the Imperial and Royal Family. Meanwhile, the existing states were formed and merged into three constituent kingdoms of Cisthethania (Austria), The Lands of the Crown of St. Stephen or Transleithania (Hungary) and Croatia-Slavonia. These three kingdoms would consistent of autonomous dutchies, separated by their ethnic and historic composition, such as the Duchy of Bohemia, Austrian Galicia, Bukovina, Duchy of Dalmatia - which was ceded from Cisthethania to Croatia-Slavonia - and many others. Each of these three kingdoms would have almost complete autonomy from each other, which they more or less had before, and significantly more freedoms from Crown Laws. Crown Affairs would be handled by the Kaiserin and her Imperial Cabinet, which was first organized with 6 constituent departments on August 18, 1959 with 2 from Cisthethania, 2 from Transleithania, and 2 from Croatia-Slavonia.

The new role of the Kaiser was that as Head of State of all three kingdoms, both separately and united, and to work to find the best solutions to allow for the best possible outcomes for all three kingdoms to work together rather than work in total isolation. Thus, rather than focusing on building industries internally within the kingdoms, Kaiserin Lena instead focused on transportation and interstate trade. This would begin in the massive public infrastructure plan, the Lena Plan, as it became known. The Lena Plan would see massive highway expansions across all of the territory to facilitate easier trade and travel between all the kingdoms. Furthermore, the existing rail lines would be radically increased to allow for greater freight and passenger lines. New international airports were planned in all three kingdoms, all of whom were to be outside the capitals in order to promote connectivity in all regions of the Empire.

As Head of State, the Lena Plan took off in a significant way as the infrastructure plans soon linked up with other European countries and their own plans, namely Germany. Germany’s Kaiser Wilhelm III was now looking at expanding Europe’s trade and cooperation and Kaiserin Lena was all too willing to join in this project. This would eventually result in a European common trade area that would see Austria-Hungary, centrally located in Europe, benefit greatly as a transit hub for all of Europe. Politically, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Hapsburg Dynasty had been saved. Economically, the progress would be slow, however, the intense work done by Kaiser Josef II would prove to be successful in the long run, as the economies of all three kingdoms, but particularly Cisthethania, would boom greatly in the Golden Age of Austria-Hungary which would last from 1957 until 1995.

The Golden Age of Austria-Hungary was not just a political and economic recovery. It was a cultural revolution and a transformation of the society and culture of the entire Empire. Geopolitically, Austria-Hungary would remerge as Germany’s closest and strongest ally on the global stage, including developing their own nuclear weapons program that would see its first successful test in 1968. In 1953, Germany’s Vietnam colony was finding itself in significant trouble and more German forces were being dragged into the developing proxy war against Vietnamese freedom fighters. Still embroiled in its Bosnian War, there was little Austria-Hungary could do. However, following the successful war of independence for Bosnia, the Imperial and Royal Armed Forces were freed to fight in Vietnam. However, by now, there was little stomach in the Empire for a long war against freedom fighters, having so recently exited a war of independence of their own. Thus, support for Germany would remain extremely limited during the Vietnam War, straining the relationship slightly during this era, however, beyond this foreign policy hiccup, the relationship between Germany and Austria-Hungary would blossom during the Austro-Hungarian Golden Age.

The latter half of the 1950s and early part of the 1960s were the truly transformative parts of the Golden Age. Society and Culture transformed as connectivity grew across the Empire. Television had become mainstream across the Empire and the Crown was keen on stepping in. This would become known as the Imperial Cultural Revolution. Kaiserin Lena would intervene to set up a variety of publicly funded and privately funded societies and academies for the arts. These would be the Imperial and Royal Academy of Film and Television, The Imperial and Royal Art Academy, The Royal Society of Music, Theater, and Ballet, and the Imperial and Royal Academy of Traditional and Cultural Arts. These academies and societies would later grow and eventually evolve to fall under the modern Ministry of Cultural Protection and Promotion.

This revolution of national identity and culture did not lead to sovereigntism. Instead, led by Kaiserin Lena, the focus was on the nation and on the Crown. The Crown allowed for each of their own cultural identities, practices, and languages to be taken to national and even global stages, ensured that they were not only protected from foreign threats as a global power, all while still allowing for significant internal autonomy as far as politics, economics, and internal affairs went. Soon, instead of dividing the nation and something that the Empire tried hard to stamp out, the diversity soon became something that was celebrated by the Empire, and its regional autonomy and diverse political map soon became something all Imperial citizens were proud of, regardless of how the rest of the world viewed their chaotic and confusing empire. In 1960, Kaiserin Lena would make the first public television appearance and interview for any member of the Hapsburg Dynasty. This historic interview, however, did not take place in German. Instead, Kaiserin Lena conducted the interview during a state visit to Croatia and, through a heavily accented voice, gave a full interview with the Croatian state news channel that had been established by Crown Law. This boosted the admiration and respect for the Royal family across the Empire, particularly in areas such as Croatia-Slavonia where popularity for the monarchy had always been its lowest and cultural separation was at its highest.

The late 1950s would also see the launch of the Japanese and German satellites, kick starting the space race. Kaserin Lena would establish the Imperial and Royal Space and Aerospace Sciences Academy in 1959 to launch their own space race. These would be split in 1970 into the Imperial and Royal Space Agency and the National Academy of Astronomical Sciences, the former focusing on manned and unmanned space exploration and the latter focused on the study of deep space, potential for alien life, and for researching and testing for all things related to humanity’s exploration and survival in space and beyond. This would culminate in the Satellit-1 launch in February 1965 and the Satellit-2 in 1966. From this point on, Austria-Hungary would join forces with Germany on their launch to the moon and with further developments in space. In the 1970s, they would split off, launching their own 2-man space laboratory, the Raumstation 1 and Raumstation 2 in 1974 and 1978. Both would cease active functioning by 1990 and the eventual launch of the International Space Station.

Germany’s wars in Africa and the ongoing Cold War, including the development of their own nuclear arsenal, had placed Austria-Hungary directly in play as one of the major world powers. To match this, Kaiserin Lena had embarked upon a massive reorganization and restructuring of the Austro-Hungarian Military. Fighting in Bosnia, Vietnam and in African conflicts had given them significant experience to work with and by the 1970s and turned out an impressively large military with active deployments all around the world. Its navy had also expanded, including 1 nuclear powered aircraft carrier that supported Germany’s and the rest of the alliance’s navy in trying to combat Japan’s massive naval forces.

However, political support for war largely varied in between states, with support for the German-led coalition being the highest in Cisthethania and lowest in Croatia-Slavonia. Most people outside of the German-speaking world could care less if Germany held on to its colonial holdings. Austria-Hungary had never engaged in colonial land-grabbing and were now sitting quite satisfied as the European and Asian colonial powers suddenly faced an onslaught of independence movements, similar to the ones Austria-Hungary faced during the first half of the 20th century with Bosnia and Croatia-Slavonia. Kaiserin Lena chose to advocate for peaceful solutions, in direct opposition to the actions taken by her father.

This was popular domestically however, it was met with mixed reactions from her European allies. While Germany agreed with this in large part, it still found itself engaged in colonial conflicts in Africa and Asia, with Austria-Hungary often joining as an unwilling ally due to Japanese involvement. However, by the 1980s, the colonial conflicts had largely ceased as the vast majority of former colonial states had been granted or won independence. This would also be the peak for the Austro-Hungarian renaissance and the Golden Age.

The 1980s saw the Japanese invasion of Indonesia and Germany and Austria-Hungary on the opposite side of the proxy war, supplying aid and weapons to the Indonesian rebel movement. During this time, the Austro-Hungarian economy began soaring to new heights as the global economy picked up greater speed with the technology boom of the 1970s and 1980s. Across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, technology quickly boomed into a major industry and Cisthethania soon took full advantage, with Innsbruk and Prague becoming tech hubs of the Empire, sending their economy skyrocketing along with the new boom. Much of this boom was coming from Asia, thanks to heavy investment into the technology industry by Siam, Japan, and Korea.

However, this boom would prove not to last. The Japanese intervention in Indonesia soon took a turn similar to Germany’s bout in Vietnam or Kongo and slowly the Japanese were forced to give ground and, by the end of the decade, the Japanese were in full withdrawal. By the 1990s, Japan was a spent force, tied down fighting guerilla wars across its Empire and with Germany and her allies pushing in hard from all sides. However, things would only get worse. Not just for Japan, but for the rest of the world. ‘

Beginning with a financial crisis in Siam, Asia soon found itself embroiled in an economic mess as Japan slowly fell into economic disrepair and its empire soon collapsed with it. While the West celebrated the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Japanese Empire, the revelry would not last long. Especially in Austria-Hungary. The beloved Kaiserin Lena would become sick in 1995 and die in less than 2 months. The entire nation was in shock and mourning. More than this, nearly immediately after her death, the Asian Financial Crisis soon spread across Asia and into the rest of the world as the Asian markets collapsed. Soon the European Markets were hit. Trading dropped dramatically in Prague, Vienna, and Budapest, the largest exchanges of the Empire. In a short period of time, billions of marks were wiped out in the single greatest drop in Austro-Hungarian stock market history.

Hundreds of thousands of citizens would soon find themselves completely out of work and a massive recession set in across Europe. ‘The Great Mourning’ is the Austro-Hungarian term for the first months of the Great Recession as it followed only days after the death of Kaiserin Lena.. Her death and the ensuing Great Recession was the end of the Austro-Hungarian Golden Age. What followed was a growing economic and geopolitical disaster that again threatened to destroy the Empire.

First, Kaiser Ferdinand II ascended to the throne at the age of 31 in 1995. The economy was crashing rapidly and Croatia was on the verge of declaring bankruptcy. Immediately Crown funds were dispatched to bail out Croatia-Slavonia while other funds went to bail out both other kingdoms as well. While this did prevent a total economic run, it did little else. Each nation, with their own economic policy, followed their own radically different plan to solve the crisis, all of which directly affected and conflicted with each other. Cisthethania wanted to cut taxes and invest in private companies to stimulate economic development. Transleithania on the other hand wanted to invest heavily in public works and programs to stimulate the economy and bring jobs back. Croatia-Slavonia for their part focused heavily on major austerity measures.

All three methods were contradictory and exacerbated the overall problems between each nation. Transleithania’s plan saw massive investments but they demanded significant help from the Crown in order to fulfill all of their public spending needs. Since this included dramatic infrastructure investment, Kaiser Ferdinand II agreed and authorized 30 billion marks to be send from the Crown Treasury to the Transleithanian government. This angered the government of Cisthethania and Croatia-Slavonia who saw this as wasteful government spending. Instead, Vienna demanded that Crown taxes be waived from the government in order to further drop taxes on corporations and individuals. This, however, the Kaiser refused. The Kaiser also refused to adopt further austerity measures for the Crown and instead focused on doubling down on Crown investments across the country, primarily working to build rail-lines and high-speed rail across the country.

The Imperial High-Speed Rail Network would open its first two stations in 2004, connecting Vienna to Bratislav. The connection to Budapest would open in 2006 while the connection to Zagreb would not open until 2010. Other connections and infill stations would appear throughout the 2000s. By 2023 every major capital has been connected, as well as most major cities. However, virtually all the funds came as part of the massive Crown Works program during the 90s. Other public works included new roads and bridges and repairing millions of kilometers of pipelines.

These works and the actions taken by Transleithania proved to be the most successful followed by Cisthethania, while Croatia-Slavonia’s austerity measures had put it in a very tight spot that it was desperately trying to recover from, largely with the help of Crown funds. The spending was aggressive and put the Crown and its kingdoms close to the edge of their spending limits, with the Crown Treasury nearly emptied. However, by the turn of the century, the Empire was slowly recovering from the losses and markets were beginning to return to normal, especially as the Asian economies rebounded. This rebound would come just in time. In 2001, a radical government would seize power in Libya, prompting a UN intervention force. Austria-Hungary joined the initial fray in 2001 and would remain a significant player in the Libyan Intervention.

However, Germany’s next move to launch a seemingly unprovoked invasion of Algeria was met with much less support. Austria-Hungary publicly said very little on the matter but did not participate. However, privately, Kaiser Ferdinand would plead heavily with the Kaiser to stop the war. This would create something of a divide between Germany and Austria-Hungary as the latter criticized the former heavily for being a warmongering state. At least behind closed doors and elected members of the Diets. Publicly, the Kaiser continued to declare his support for ‘his brother Kaiser’ and his Empire. This, coupled with the devastating effects of the recession turned public opinion against many of the more interventionist policies that Austria-Hungary had been engaging in for the past 75 years. Instead, the people began clamouring for a drawdown of troop numbers and to bring home our troops.

In 2009, this was accomplished with the withdrawal of the Common Army from Libya, capping off the last foreign intervention campaign of the Austro-Hungarian military. Instead, what followed was a massive cutback of its military, keeping spending at recession levels and reducing the nuclear arsenal significantly. Many of the cuts came to the navy, since the collapse of Japan no longer necessitated a large naval presence. Instead, a larger focus was placed on other forms of development. Austria-Hungary would take a larger role at the United Nations, advocating for an expanded mission for the organization. They would focus on cultural expansion and conservation, working hard to preserve languages and cultures of the Empire and around the world. The International Cultural Exchange Museum in Bratislav is one of the achievements of this effort. They would also take a leading role in peacekeeping operations through the United Nations, advocating for a larger role for the United Nations in peacekeeping and security roles, rather than national militaries. In 2014, the Academy of Green Accessibility was established as an Imperial and Royal Academy. Its mission; to act as a national grant to either domestic or international developments of clean energy. This is primarily for overseas use, however, it has been used twice for domestic purposes; once to fund the building of 5,000 charging stations in Croatia-Slavonia, and again placing 40 million krone towards the establishment of a new tram line in a town of around 75,000 in Cisthethania.

Otherwise, the fund is primarily given to developing countries in order to facilitate easier transitions from high emission sources towards low or no emission sources. Examples include building hydroelectric plants, solar plants, wind plants, and other forms of alternative energy across Europe, Africa, Asia, and anyone willing to accept the grant

Other efforts include expanding heavily into scientific study, particularly into space and human missions. Alongside Germany, Austria-Hungary would make the long trip to Mars, landing on Mars in 2018. Since then, the focus of the Austro-Hungarian space agency and other private space companies has been on establishing a permanent base on the moon, starting with a Lunar Orbital Station that is set to launch in 2023.

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Nationstates Name: Shohun
Nation Name: The Empire of Japan (大日本帝國)
Capital: Tokyo
Territory: Japan, Taiwan, Karafuto, Chishima, Kwangtung Leased Territory, Palau, and other smaller Pacific islands seen on the map.
Population: 161,017,295
Official Language: Japanese
Recognized Languages: Ainu, Hokkien, Mandarin, Hakka, and Korean.
Flag:

National Anthem (optional): Kimigayo

Head of State: Emperor Akihito
HoS Picture:

Head of Government: Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
HoG Picture (If different from HoS):

Legislature Name: Imperial Diet
Party in Power (If bicameral note who controls each): House of Peers: No Official Party Affiliation (364 Liberal Democratic Party aligned, 114 Constitutional Democratic Party aligned, 20 Komeito aligned, 12 Japan Innovation Party aligned.

House of Representatives: 305 Liberal Democratic Party, 96 Constitutional Democratic Party, 48 Japan Innovation Party, 35 Komeito, 11 Democratic Party for the People, 5 Sanseito.

Government System Explained:
The Emperor: His Imperial Majesty the Emperor is the Head of State of the entire Empire. The Emperor has broad powers, serving as Generalissimo of the Imperial Armed Forces, and having the sole ability to appoint judges, the Privy Council, the Ministers of State, and the House of Peers. The Emperor is able issue edicts as law provided they are approved by the minister of state. However in practice, as Emperor Akihito has aged, he has begun to allow the Prime Minister and the Privy Council a much larger degree of autonomy, effectively allowing them to control everyday functions of the Empire in his name. While the Emperor holds the power to dissolve the Imperial Diet at his will or even the Constitution, these powers have been widely disregarded for the past several decades. This may soon change though, with the Emperor growing older and rumors that he will appoint Crown Prince Naruhito as Prince Regent of the Empire.

The Prime Minister: The Prime Minister and his cabinet, all selected by the Emperor, (or in actuality his advisors), is the head of government. The Prime Minister is in charge of everyday government functions, and unofficially serves as the party leader in the Imperial Diet. Under the Prime Minister, the ministries include; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Tourism, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Defense (sub-ministries include: Ministry of the Army, Ministry of the Navy, Ministry of the Air Corps), and the Ministry of Greater East Asia.

The Imperial Diet: The Imperial Diet is composed of two houses; the House of Peers and the House of Representatives. Much like the old British House of Lords, the upper house, the House of Peers is made up of statesmen mostly directly appointed by the Emperor. Currently the House of Peers is the largest it has ever been, with 510 members. The House of Peers is currently made up of the Crown Prince, all princes over the age of 20, all marquises over the age of 30, counts, viscounts, and barons over the age of 30, distinguished politicians and scientists over the age of 30 nominated by the Emperor, several members of the Imperial Academy over the age of 25, and elected representatives over the age of 35 from the 10,000 highest taxpayers. The Crown Prince, princes, marquises, and distinguished representatives picked by the Emperor all serve life terms. The rest are chosen for seven year terms. The House of Peers serves as the check on the elected House of Representatives, but is weaker, only being able to delay bills passed by the lower house if they are overridden by a 2/3rds vote. Unlike the lower house, the House of Peers cannot be dissolved without the Emperor's order.

The lower house, the House of Representatives is made up of 500 seats, including 25 seats delegated for Taiwan, 3 seats for the Kwangtung Leased Territory, 5 seats for the South Seas Imperial Mandate, and 2 seats for Karafuto. All seats are democratically elected for 4 year terms.

Governates: Across Japan's unincorporated territories, such as the South Seas Imperial Mandate located in the Pacific, governates control the territories with relative autonomy from Tokyo. While Tokyo will dictate foreign policy and control military matters, the islands are relatively free to implement their own domestic policies. These governates are ruled by a single Resident-General appointed by Tokyo, with a domestically elected Governor on every island grouping. In the Kwangtung Leased Territory, the government is controlled by the Governor-General.

Collaborationist Governments: In countries such as Korea and Manchukuo, which are officially independent and exercise a wide degree of autonomy from Tokyo relating to domestic policy, Japan still exercises influence in government via the Japanese Ambassador and the Advisor-General. Other nations within the Japanese sphere have much more independence, although significant influence on the Philippines cannot be ignored.

Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere: Since the formation of the alliance many decades ago, Japan hosts regular meetings at the headquarters building located in Kyoto. The headquarters building is where the Greater East Asia Parliament meets. The Parliament is elected every five years and is composed of 655 seats. Seats are allocated proportional to population, with elections being held in member countries. Several "member-nations" are allocated a set number of seats due to their governments being in-exile. Namely these include the "Southern Republic of China," the "Burmese Provisional Government," the "Provisional Transamur Republic," the "Southern Pacific Republic," and the "Provisional Republic of Singapore." Observer status has also been granted to several groups that are in-exile in Japan. The alliance also has a President which is elected every 4 years, and a Speaker of the Parliament also elected every 4 years. Within the alliance, the President position has been allowed to rotate among member nations. There are also electable military commands, with the Parliament voting on the office of the Secretary General, who oversees military cooperation. While Japan is able to exercise relative control over the entire alliance, it has increasingly posed itself as an equal member. As an emergency measure however, the Security Council is able to make decisions without approval of the Parliament or veto legislation passed by Parliament. Founding members of the alliance, which include Japan, Manchukuo, Korea, and Thailand have been granted permanent seats on this council, while two other seats are elected by the Parliament for four year terms. Despite its broad powers over the alliance, the Security Council generally does not exercise veto powers.

GDP Nominal: $7.4 Trillion
GDP Nominal Per Capita: $45,957
Currency: Japanese Yen

Domestic Policy Overview/Challenges:
Far-Right Takeover: With increasing nationalist sentiment in Japan, right-wing parties have surged, with far-right elements such as the Sanseito party even gaining seats in the House of Representatives. The Nippon Kaigi remains strong, with several other groups rising in popularity. As Japan rises again and seeks to regain its pride on the international stage, the right has seized on the sentiment and has come to power in full force. This has clashed with more liberal groups, who have been increasingly trampled by the far-right parties. Such has caused political partisanship, with peace advocates going as far as resorting to violent means.

Security Void: As a relatively peaceful nation internally, Japan has been able to afford the luxury of a lightly armed police and lax security. That all changed with the assassination of former-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022, which has resulted in overhaul of the domestic security establishment. Now the National Police and the Special Higher Police have been granted powers not seen since the 1930s, allowing them broad powers to enforce the law and crack down on dissident.

Culture Wars: Ever since Japan began to open up to Western influence, a battle has raged behind the scenes as older generations call for a return to traditional values. As Japan continues to expand and become open to western culture, the government has been forced to balance economic interests with traditional culture.

An Aging Emperor: As Emperor Akihito grows older, he has become increasingly removed from politics, allowing advisors to fill the void. Now as rumors spread that Emperor Akihito plans to appoint the Crown Prince as Prince Regent, power-hungry Imperial advisors jockey for influence behind the scenes. The possibility of a new ruler calls for great concern for political upheaval, with Crown Prince Naruhito expected to take a much more active role politically.

Foreign Policy Overview/Challenges:
A Return to Militarism: After two decades of the closest thing to peace the Empire could have, Japanese nationalism and militarism is again on the rise, as the Japanese people seek to end Western imperialism in Asia and restore the Empire to its former glory. While the Cold War is over and peace continues to prosper, underneath it all the Japanese tiger is beginning to awaken from its slumber. Japan is prepared to draw a red line to German expansionism into Asia, risking a confrontation to the already tense situation in the north and south. With German allies Russia to the North, South China not too far away, and other friendly neighbors to the south, Japan and her allies find themselves encircled. Japan must make new allies, or roll back German expansion if it is to make Asia Asian once again.

Icy Western Relations: Military issues are not the only situation Japan finds itself in. With icy relations with other Western countries, the Japanese economy is not living up to its full potential. Still reliant on its allies for resources, Japan seeks to defrost relations with Europe and several other German-friendly nations. And in Africa and the Americas, Japan seeks to make new partners.

Military Information:
Branches: Imperial Japanese Army, Imperial Japanese Navy, Imperial Japanese Air and Space Corps, Imperial Japanese Strategic Force
Total Personnel: 1,290,000 Active, 735,000 Ready-Reserve, 2,530,000 Homeland-Reserve

The Imperial Japanese Army consists of 600,000 active personnel, 550,000 ready-reserve personnel, and 2,500,000 homeland-reserve personnel. The primary duties of the Imperial Army are to protect the Japanese homeland from enemy invasion, as well as to operate in defense of Japanese interests across Asia. Significant numbers of Japanese Army personnel are forward deployed to partner nations, with a sizable force deployed to Manchukuo and smaller forces spread out across Korea and other allies. Despite being one of the best-equipped forces in Asia, the Imperial Army has become increasingly involved in counter-insurgency missions, with the Army only recently gearing up for near-peer fighting against adversaries such as Russia. Due to the Russian threat, the Imperial Armed Forces has modified its force structure in recent years to incorporate a ready-reserve component which trains 30 days a year and is meant to be able to be quickly mobilized within weeks or even days after the outbreak of fighting. Additionally, the Imperial Army has a sizable homeland-reserve component which trains 5 days a year and is meant to be a pool of trained former soldiers that can be gradually drawn upon during times of conflict.

While the Imperial Army has transitioned to be a primarily all-volunteer force, a small percentage are conscripts. Most military aged men either choose to volunteer for a short time in active service before transferring to the reserve, receive an exemption, or choose alternative service in the Imperial Coast Guard or National Police, due to societal pressure against being drafted instead of volunteering to serve the Emperor. After active service, soldiers are required to serve for five years in the ready-reserve, and then for ten years after that in the homeland-reserve, provided that they end active service after only one tour of duty. For many decades, Japan has sought to build a large pool of "civilian warriors," whom are able to be called upon in the event of Russian or German attack. As a result, most Japanese men over 25 have received military training due to prior service.

The Imperial Army is equipped with 3940 tanks, 3,950 IFVs, 20,570 APCs, 9,000 armored vehicles, 3,140 MRLS, 663 mobile artillery, 2,600 towed artillery, 3437 SAMs, 200 anti-ship batteries, 420 anti-landing craft systems, 48 fixed-wing aircraft, 320 attack helicopters, and 428 utility helicopters.

The Imperial Navy consists of 420,000 active personnel, 140,000 ready-reserve personnel, and 20,000 homeland-reserve personnel. The primary duties of the Imperial Navy include protecting Japanese and partner territorial waters, ensuring a secure domain for ground operations, and projecting Japanese power. In recent years, the Imperial Navy has become increasingly involved in the South China Sea to assert Japanese and partner sovereignty over disputed islets. However traditional threats have persisted, with the Navy preparing itself for combat in the north against Russia, and to the South against other German allies. Japanese naval forces are forward-deployed across Asia, even more than ground forces, acting as a reassurance to allies and warding off threats. The Imperial Navy remains one of the most potent of the branches, and likewise is one of the best funded. With a doctrine favoring a series of decisive battles close to Japan, the Imperial Navy has built its forces accordingly, preparing itself for fighting in the Pacific. Such has impacted Japanese readiness to project power beyond the Pacific and the Indian Ocean, one that Tokyo is rapidly seeking to address.

The Imperial Navy includes the the Special Naval Landing Forces (SNLF), the Japanese marines. While the Imperial Army also has their own marine units, the SNLF is 120,000 strong with 30,000 reservists. Under a new centralized grouping, the SNLF acts as one of Japan's most elite infantry forces, with certain units being trained as paratroopers or in special forces tactics. In addition to their duties as a naval assault force, the SNLF serves as security on ships, bases, and on islands in coordination with Imperial Army garrisons. SNLF and Army soldiers operate anti-ship missile batteries stored on many islands as part of Japanese doctrine of overwhelming the enemy with defensive fire as they come near Japan. As Japan's premier naval infantry, the SNLF works closely with partner nations training local forces.

While not officially a part of the Imperial Navy, the civilian Imperial Coast Guard operates several hundred ships and boats used to patrol Japanese coastal waters and secure the Japanese EEZ. Under Japanese law, the Coast Guard can be placed into Imperial Navy service during wartime or at the direction of the Prime Minister.

The Imperial Navy is equipped with 5 aircraft carriers, 14 amphibious assault ships, 1 battleship, 4 cruisers, 66 destroyers, 4 frigates, 6 destroyer escorts, 12 nuclear ballistic missile submarines, 12 nuclear attack submarines, 38 conventional attack submarines, 24 minesweepers, 24 patrol boats, 178 transport ships, other auxiliaries, 685 fighters, 175 patrol aircraft, 12 AWACs, 20 search and rescue planes, 30 utility aircraft, 135 anti-submarine warfare helicopters, 250 utility helicopters, and 20 recon drones.

The Imperial Air and Space Corps consists of 200,000 active personnel, 40,000 ready-reserve personnel, and 10,000 homeland-reserve personnel. The primary duty of the Imperial Air and Space Corps is to operate Japan's fighter, bomber, and transport force to support Army and Navy operations across Asia. While almost every branch has its own air wing, the Imperial Air Corps also is responsible for the space domain, and has the largest number of operators for the cyber domain. Despite being regarded as a support branch, the Imperial Air Corps sees some of the most action, flying regular patrols over contested islands and waters, including conducting incursions of Russian and South Chinese ADIZs.

Like the Imperial Navy, the Air Corps has a sizable presence across partner nations, with many assets deployed to conduct training with partner nations or deter German hostility. As part of Japan's power projection capabilities, the Air Corps maintains numerous intercontinental bombers as part of its deterrence efforts. The Air Corps has been active in its important role of anti-insurgency missions.

The Imperial Air and Space Corps is equipped with 340 bombers, 630 multirole fighters, 700 air superiority fighters, 45 AWACs, 26 electronic warfare, 30 tankers, 505 transports, 610 utility helicopters, and numerous drones.

The Imperial Strategic Force consists of 75,000 active personnel and 5,000 ready-reservists. As the smallest branch, the Imperial Strategic Force is primarily responsible for Japan's nuclear arsenal, and missile arsenal, while also operating a large number of drones or smaller artillery rockets. Serving as Japan's deterrent, the Imperial Strategic Force is made up of only the most loyal soldiers, who swear an oath directly to the Emperor.

The majority of Strategic Force bases are buried deep underground, with the idea that they cannot be wiped out in a first strike by enemy nuclear missiles. Most bases are located in mountain complexes, with a large number of nuclear missiles stationed in the more remote Hokkaido. Sizable stocks of conventional missiles in special magazine launch systems are deployed across Taiwan and southern Japan, meant for use during a conventional conflict.

The Imperial Strategic Force boasts a powerful arsenal, equipped with 550 ICBMs, 1,000 IRBMs, 2,980 MRBMs, 900 SRBMs, 1,900 cruise missiles, and 20,300 strategic drones.

Alliances: Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, Japan-Korea Security Treaty, Japan-Manchukuo Security Treaty, Japan-American Union of States Security Treaty and Japan-Mongolia Security Agreement.

1939: As war rages in Europe, the Japanese economy sees a boom as it sells goods and raw material to the global market, selling both to the waring powers and neutral nations. As the economy improves, the Japanese government begins to ready its forces to join the fray as the military waits for the right opportunity.

1940: As the Reichpakt begins to prove itself with decisive battlefield victories, internal struggles rage between the Imperial Army and Navy, each with an opposing view on how to take advantage of Europe's weakness and distraction. The Imperial Army favors a northern expansion route, seizing Russian territories, while the Imperial Navy advocates for a move south into the colonies or protectorates of European powers. As the Empire prepares itself for the coming war, the Imperial Rule Assistance Association is formed under the military's grip, consolidating most major political parties.

1941: The perfect moment comes when the Russian Socialist Republic declares war on the Reichpakt, leaving it weakened and vulnerable. Japan seizes the opportunity together with its "ally" Transamur, and launches an invasion of Russia, declaring war on the rest of the Internationale. To lead the Empire to war, General Hideki Tojo is made Prime Minister by Emperor Hirohito, leading the Imperial Rule Assistance Association. At the direction of the Prime Minister, who is also serving as his own Minister of the Army, Japan officially begins its nuclear program.

1942: As the war rages against Russia in the north and in the south against Internationale shipping, the Japanese government consolidates the rest of the political parties into the Imperial Rule Assistance Association, effectively forming a one-party state. In its efforts against the Internationale, Japan signs a five year non-aggression pact with Germany, and the two jointly seize Internationale possessions in China. In the first time in years, Japanese relations with Germany begin to warm, and trade increases.

1943: As the war continues against Russia, Japanese momentum continues to build, allowing Japanese and allied forces to push past Lake Baikal. At home, the Japanese economy is in full gear, hurrying to produce armaments for the war effort. For the first time in years, the Army is the one getting the bigger budget, owing to the lack of naval combat occurring over the course of the war. Bigger, more capable vehicles are being produced for the harsher climate, and ships are now all being required to have icebreaking capabilities. A full shift of Japanese strategy to fighting in the north is underway.

1944: Despite large gains in Russia, the war begins to slow down as the freezing weather bogs down the advance. Small scale skirmishes persist on a daily basis, but large scale battles are reserved for the rare situations when the conditions are right. As the war nears its climax, Japan and Germany intensify cooperation, trading resources and intelligence. While officially hailed as being allies, behind closed doors Japanese leadership begin to make plans for the future as the Empire fears a victorious Germany coming for it next. Preparing for such a situation, Japan takes steps to build its influence across the region, working to cooperate with Middle Eastern and South Asian governments. During this time, Japan begins to meet unofficially with the Pacific States of America and American Union State as it formulates a policy regarding the Americas. Establishing cooperation with the American Union State, Japan offers diplomatic recognition.

1945: As the war continues towards a close, sparse fighting continues in the north. In an effort to increase participation in the war, the Imperial Navy deploys the elite Special Naval Landing Forces marines to fight on the frontline, one of the first uses of the force in a non-naval landing capacity. While the Reichspakt concludes its war in Europe, Japan begins to make cease-fire agreements with the capitulated nations. Beginning to turn away from the northern focus, Japanese High Command returns to investing heavily in the Imperial Navy in preparation for the next war in Southern Asia. Efforts continue in China to increase Japanese influence, with Japanese officials offering backing to various warlords, bandits, and other governments. Seeing America as the next battle for influence, Japan ramps up economic and military cooperation with the AUS, offering surplus equipment from the war and veteran advisors.

1946: Shocked by the German's new powerful nuclear weapon, which is first used against Russia, Japanese officials scramble to prioritize the Japanese nuclear program. Luckily for Japan, sympathizers and other Japanese spies had previously infiltrated the German nuclear program, allowing crucial secrets to be smuggled back to Japan. Under high secrecy, Japan makes efforts to recruit foreign and domestic nuclear experts, and an increased secret budget is passed for the program. On the international level, the war is over and peace reigns. Japanese leaders hail the victory as being Japanese destiny, and vows to continue to "free" Asia from the grasp of European powers. Japan backs the independence of Middle Eastern nations, being one of the first to recognize the new governments regardless of their alliances. However Japan is highly critical of European powers, specifically Germany, for continued occupation of Asia.

1947: Backing the AUS in its invasion of the PSA, Japan provides covert material, financial, and diplomatic support for the invasion. Initially Japan provides advanced military equipment to the AUS, including jet fighters, rockets, and modern tanks. However after the UN General Assembly votes to condemn the AUS, Japan officially ceases providing advanced aid, only sending financial support, munitions, and surplus equipment. With the formation of the UN, Japan becomes a founding member in the Security Council. Using its position, Japan blocks direct UN intervention in the conflict.

1948: In the lull between conflicts, Japan makes efforts to prepare itself for the next war, both economically and militarily. Emerging victorious from the Second World War, the Empire's economy is booming with Zaibatsu groups firmly in control. As Zaibatsu giants increase their manufacturing strength, the Empire gears itself for the next conflict. Across Japanese territories in the Pacific, extensive fortifications are built, turning the islands into military strongholds built to weather an all out war with Germany and their allies. Across the Imperial Armed Forces, reforms go into effect, hastened by the nuclear threat, mandating close cooperation between the service branches. Labor imported from Korea and occupied portions of Russia is utilized in the construction of the Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters, built under the Matsushiro mountains to serve as an alternative headquarters in the event of invasion or nuclear attack. The underground headquarters is built to survive nuclear strikes, as part of the nuclear fears.

1949: In response to the German formed alliance known as the Global Security Organization, Japan founds the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere as an economic and military alliance. The Kingdom of Siam, the Philippines, and Transamur are the first members. The same year, Japan successfully detonates its first atomic bomb in August within Northern Siberia. A new age has emerged, with two distinct nuclear superpowers.

1950: Wary of the West and seeking a reliable supply of resources, Japan intervenes in the Chinese warlord conflicts to back the Fengtien Government. Japan installs Emperor Puyi as the head of state of the new nation, dubbed the Empire of Manchukuo. Hundreds of thousands of Japanese troops pour over the Korean and Transamur borders to assist the new government, rapidly pushing into China to seize territory. By the end of the year, the majority of northern China is under the control of the Manchukuo Empire.

1951: The Manchukuo Empire is formally incorporated into the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. The same year, Japan strongly condemns the German conflict in Vietnam, openly calling for Asians across the globe to volunteer or donate to the cause. Imperial Navy ships are deployed in large numbers to the South China Sea to protect Japanese interests in the region, risking a confrontation with German forces.

1952: Japanese and Manchurian forces consolidate their hold on northern China, bringing order and many government services to the people in the region. Playing on a less direct approach, the Japanese government allows Manchurians to govern themselves semi-autonomously with only Japanese advisors. In Japan, industrial development continues as the nation shifts from its traditional past to the future. Infrastructure is drastically improved, with roads being improved, rail lines expanded, airports constructed, and bridges being built. New architecture is built partially out of necessity, moving away from bamboo and wooden homes towards more durable buildings. Amid the Cold War, laws are passed requiring every street to have air raid shelters.

1953: With the continuation of the war in Vietnam, Japanese officials begin to grow confident in the prospect of the rebel's success. Aid shipments begin to flow into the country, providing the Vietnamese forces with desperately needed weapons, including modern rifles, rocket launchers, and even anti-aircraft weapons to challenge German domination of the sky. Additionally, Japanese commanders authorize Vietnamese forces to be secretly trained by Japanese military trainers.

1954: The Imperial Federation of South China is formed by Japan, with the new nation being quickly admitted into the Co-Prosperity Sphere. Controlled by Japanese advisors, they join in the intensifying campaign led by Japan against Tibet and remaining Chinese warlords. In the Americas, Japan continues its support of the AUS by providing financial aid and arms, but still encourages both sides to abide by the ceasefire agreement. Japanese investment pours into the country, with hopes of building up the nation's former industrial power.

1955: The deployment of German and allied troops to Vietnam is seen in Tokyo as a hostile act against Japan, leading the government to authorize tens of thousands of Japanese troops to be deployed to the border between South China and Vietnam. Warning Germany about Japan's red lines, the still going strong Prime Minister Tojo threatens to openly intervene in support of Vietnam if the fighting spills over into China or Thailand. While the threats are not acted on, the tension only continues to mount.

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List of Ground Equipment of the Imperial Japanese Army:

Tanks:
Type 10 MBT

- Number in Service: 3,250
- Description: Starting in 2010, the Empire of Japan began production of the Type 10 fourth-generation MBT. As part of the military modernization and expansion program launched in 2008, the Type 10 began production with the intention to replace Type 90 and Type 74 tanks in active service. Widely regarded as a match for German tanks and Russian tanks, the Type 10 has been deployed across every tank unit in the Imperial Army. Additional tanks were produced over the years to supply Japanese partner forces across Asia.

Type 90 MBT

- Number in Service: 520
- Reserve: 200
- Description: Initially produced starting in 1990, the Type 90 third-generation MBT was primarily built to supplement existing Type 74 tanks. Due to financial issues, the type was limited in the scale of production. As a result, only a limited number were produced for the Imperial Japanese Army. Most tanks produced were either sold to other countries, or have since been placed in reserve. Production of the type continues in limited numbers in Taiwan and in other countries through licensed production. The tanks that remain in service primarily have been designated to training roles, or have been deployed to remote islands across the Empire.

Type 74 MBT

- Number in Service: 170
- Reserve: 1,250
- Description: Beginning production in 1975, the Type 74 second-generation MBT became the mainstay of Japanese forces, completely replacing the Type 61 in service. Thousands were produced to outfit the Imperial Army and partner forces, with many being sold off in following years. Due to the reliability of the tank, General Headquarters has been reluctant to completely remove the tanks, with a large number being kept in reserve. All Type 74s that remain in active and reserve service have been upgraded to the Type 74-Kai variant. The small number that remains in service are used in training or deployed across the remote positions of the Empire. An even smaller number are stationed in static positions along coastal strongholds.

Armored Fighting Vehicles:
Type 16 Tank Destroyer

- Number in Service: 250 (Imperial Army), 350 (Imperial Navy)
- Description: The Type 16 began production in 2008 as part of a force restructuring in the Imperial Army towards the adoption of light rapid reaction forces. Previously, such a role had been designated to the Imperial Navy's Special Naval Landing Forces, but given the situation in Manchukuo and Korea, as well as the distance of remote island territories, the Imperial Army ordered the production of light vehicles capable of being airlifted into combat zones. The move was meant as a shift from stationing large garrisons in allied countries, towards having a mobile force capable of reacting across Asia. A variant of the Type 16, dubbed the Type 16A, has been adopted in the service with the Imperial Navy, with modifications allowing the vehicle to be amphibious.

Type 89 IFV

- Number in Service: 1,500
- Description: The Type 89 began production in 1984 to supplement the concurrently produced Type 87, meant to replace earlier models. However due to financial constraints, only a limited number were produced initially. Later on as the economy improved, a new variant called the Type 89-Kai was introduced and produced from 2005 onwards.

Type 87 RCV

-Number in Service: 200
- Description: The Type 87 began production in 1985 meant to build upon the earlier Type 82 and complement the Type 89. Ultimately, production ceased in favor of the more capable Type 89, due to financial constraints. Meant solely for reconnaissance, General Headquarters decided the Type 89 would be more capable to fill the role.

Type 47 IFV

- Number in Service: 2,000
- Reserve: 1,200
- Description: Produced first in 1976, the Type 47 built upon earlier designs and quickly became the main IFV of the Imperial Army. Employed extensively across conflicts in Asia, the type has seen widespread use. While older than some Western counterparts, the type still is commonly found in Imperial Army units, and mounts a capable 25mm gun. The Type 47 can be found across the militaries of numerous partner nations.

Armored Personnel Carriers:
Type 96 APC

- Number in Service: 18,900
- Description: Much cheaper than the previous Type 73, the Type 96 has become the primary APC of the Imperial Army, seeing widespread service across Asia. While nearing 30 years old, the Type remains a key part of the backbone of the Imperial Army.

Type 92 AAV

- Number in Service: 150 (Imperial Army), 500 (Imperial Navy)
- Description: Developed to operate from Imperial Navy amphibious assault ships, these units are meant to retake and secure outlying Japanese islands from hostile threats.

Type 82 APC

- Number in Service: 520
- Description: The Type 82 has been primarily employed as a command and control vehicle, but variants exist for use by special forces, or by NBC response forces.

Type 73 APC

- Number in Service: 1,000
- Reserve: 35,000
- Description: A large number of Type 73s were produced in the 70s and 80s, leading to a massive number of these vehicles outfitting Japanese and partner forces. In recent years, the type has been all but replaced by the cheaper and more capable Type 96. A large number remain in reserve storage in the event of major conflict in Asia.

Armored Cars:
Komtatsu LAV

- Number in Service: 6,000
- Description: The Komatsu LAV has become a primary transport vehicle for Imperial Army troops protecting partner nations. Better equipped to handle hostile fire and IEDs that previous models, the type has seen very active service, and remains in production.

Toyota HMV

- Number in Service: 3,000
- Reserve: 5,000
- Description: Developed as a transport vehicle, the lightly armored SUV was produced from 1995 to 2005 for the Imperial Army and partner forces. While in service, it was realized that the type was not well armored against IEDs or other explosive devices used by insurgents across Asia, resulting in the units being withdrawn from frontline forces and many being sold off to partner nations or to the civilian market. While a number have been retained for reserve service, a sizable portion remain in second line service back in Japan. It is not uncommon to see the vehicles transporting soldiers on bases, and the vehicles are used by the Coast Guard Agency.

MLRS:
Type 18 MRL

- Number in Service: 540
- Description: The Type 18 MRL was recently introduced into service in 2008, equipped with the Type 18 300mm rocket. Capable of utilizing both guided and unguided munitions, the system has a range up to 300km using extended range rockets, although regular munitions have a range of 160km. Capable of carrying 12 rockets at a time, the system is prized for its capabilities to launch long range strikes against enemy positions. The systems are primarily operated by the Imperial Army, although a number are known to be shared with the Imperial Strategic Rocket Forces. A variant of the system has been modified to be capable of using 130mm rockets in two pods of 30 rockets apiece. The type remains in active production.

Type 75 MRL

- Number in Service: 100
- Description: Intended as a supplement to the Type 48, the Type 75 is mounted on the Type 73 APC, offering needed protection for the crew. Capable of firing 30 130mm rockets, the MRL has seen extensive service in Asia. Over the years, the decision was made to sell a number of the systems off in favor of fielding the Type 18.

Type 48 MRL

- Number in Service: 2,500
- Reserve: 500
- Description: The Type 48 is the primary rocket launcher in Imperial Army service, utilizing unguided Type 75 or Type 48 130mm rockets. Each system has the capability of holding 40 rockets, and has a range of up to 20km.

Mobile Artillery:
Type 19 155mm Wheeled Howitzer

- Number in Service: 120
- Description: First introduced into service in 2016, the new unit has been gradually produced to replace towed howitzers in frontline service. The new system fires 155mm projectiles at a maximum range of 30km.

Type 99 155mm SP Howitzer

- Number in Service: 475
- Description: Replacement for the Type 74 utilizing the 155mm main gun. Still actively produced.

Type 96 120mm SP Mortar

- Number in Service: 68
- Description: Utilized in small numbers primarily for anti-insurgency combat operations. Production abandoned in favor of cheaper regular mortars.

Type 74 105mm Howitzer

- Reserve: 70
- Description: Small number retained in reserve service for potential use during wartime.

Towed Artillery:
Type 60 155mm Howitzer

- Number in Service: 2,600
- Reserve: 100
- Description: Primary artillery option, due to General Staff favoritism towards rocket artillery capabilities.

SAM:
Type 03 Chu

- Number in Service: 25 Batteries
- Description: Medium ranged system capable of engaging fighter jets, helicopters, and cruise missiles.

Type 98 Funryu

- Number in Service: 30 Batteries
- Description: Predecessor to Type 03, medium ranged system capable of engaging fighter jets, helicopters, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.

Type 116 Funryu

- Number in Service: 20 Batteries
- Description: Medium ranged system capable of engaging fighter jets, helicopters, and cruise missiles.

Type 11

- Number in Service: 1,210 Systems
- Description: Short ranged system utilizing the Type 11 SAM missile. Deployed by all branches.

Type 93

- Number in Service: 200 Systems
- Description: Short ranged system utilizing the Type 91 SAM missile. Deployed by all branches.

Type 87 SPAAG

- Number in Service: 152
- Description: Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, best suited to engaging low-flying targets.

Type 81

- Number in Service: 1,800 Systems
- Description: Mass produced short range SAM using the Type 81 SAM missile.

Anti-Ship Missile Systems:
Type 12

- Number in Service: 120 Batteries
- Description: Recently developed long-range anti-ship missile, used by both the Imperial Army and the Imperial Navy to protect the coast of Japan and other allied nations. Highly capable, the system has been under going modifications to allow the Type 12 missiles to be launched from aircraft or used on ships.

Type 88

- Number in Service: 80 Batteries
- Description: Medium ranged missile deployed to protect Japanese coasts. Slowly being phased out as Type 12 production ramps up.

Chu MPMS

- Number in Service: 300
- Description: Anti-tank/landing craft system slowly phasing out the more expensive and less capable Type 96.

Type 96 MPMS

- Number in Service: 120
- Description: Anti-tank/landing craft system.

List of Aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Army Air Service:

Fixed Wing:
Mitsubishi MU-300

- Number in Service: 25
- Description: Utility and liaison aircraft built to replace the Mu-2.

Mitsubishi C-15

- Number in Service: 2
- Description: Used for VIP transport missions.

Mitsubishi MU-2

- Number in Service: 16
- Description: Utility and liaison aircraft used for photo reconnaissance. Most commonly used to scout before anti-insurgency missions, but also used as small transport.

Nakajima FA-300

- Number in Service: 5
- Description: Used as a utility and light transport aircraft.

Attack Helicopters:
Kawasaki OH-2

- Number in Service: 180
- Description: The OH-2 entered service in 2013, designed to complement the OH-1s. The helicopter is equipped with two pylons, capable of carrying up to eight rockets.

Kawasaki OH-1

- Number in Service: 140
- Description: The OH-1 functions as both an attack helicopter and scout helicopter, equipped with four hardpoints. While still in production, the type has been considered for other applications, such as an utility helicopter.

Transport Helicopters:
Kawasaki YH-11

- Number in Service: 270
- Description: Utilized for utility and transport purposes.

Mitsubishi YH-8

- Number in Service: 158
- Description: Medium helicopter capable of transporting up to 30 soldiers.

Drones:
Type 05

- Number in Service: 120
- Description: Larger drone utilized by the Imperial Army to conduct reconnaissance. Capable of carrying a small weapons payload.

Type 03

- Number in Service: 200
- Description: Small portable drones used for reconnaissance, capable of being carried and launched my infantry soldiers.

Nakajima FFOS

- Number in Service: 50
- Description: Utilized for scouting and for correcting artillery.

List of Ships of the Imperial Japanese Navy:

Aircraft Carriers:
Yamamoto Class

HIJMS Yamamoto, HIJMS Kato, and HIJMS Nagumo
- Description: The Yamamoto class carriers are the newest in the Japanese fleet, capable of carrying up to 70 aircraft. They are nuclear powered, giving them a long range capability. Recently the carriers have been outfitted with 5th generation jets, allowing Japan decisive naval control over the region. Divided into multiple strike groups, the carriers frequently patrol around the Sea of Japan and the South China Sea. The carriers have been specially named to honor notable past naval commanders, including Marshal Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, Admiral Chuichi Nagumo, and Admiral Sadakichi Kato. In what is a reflection of anti-German sentiment, Admiral Kato was selected to be honored due to his command over Japanese forces against the German navy during the Siege of Tsingtao.

Togo Class

HIJMS Togo and HIJMS Kabayama
- Description: The Togo class carriers entered service in the early 2000s, replacing older carriers that had been in service since the 70s. The highly capable nuclear powered carriers are capable of carrying 65 aircraft. The carriers were recently modified to accept modern, 5th generation jets. The carrier names were chosen to honor Marshal Admiral Heihachiro Togo and Admiral Sukenori Kabayama.

Amphibious Assault Ships:
Shinshu Class

HIJMS Shinshu and HIJMS Akitsu
- Description: Recently developed, the Shinshu class adds to Japanese amphibious capabilities, being capable of carrying 670 soldiers and 2 helicopters. Used by both the Special Naval Landing Forces and the Imperial army, the capable ships have been deployed for disaster relief missions and amphibious assault drills in recent months. Two more are currently under production. The class was named after the Shinshu Maru, known for its status as the first amphibious assault ship, having been developed in the 1930s.

Izumo Class

HIJMS Izumo and HIJMS Kaga
- Description: Unlike traditional amphibious assault ships, the Izumo class is solely equipped to carry up to 28 aircraft, and no landing craft. The class is equipped with powerful communication arrays, allowing them to lead amphibious operations. The primary role of the ship would be to provide air support and to lead amphibious assaults. The ship relies on its transport helicopters to deliver troops to the battlefield, but carries modern 5th generation fighters to support Japanese operations.

Hyuga Class

HIJMS Hyuga and HIJMS Ise
- Description: Like the Izumo class, the Hyuga class is only capable of carrying 18 aircraft, of which all are helicopters. More of a fleet escort than an amphibious assault ship, the class's communication array is the most useful element in a landing operation.

Osumi Class

- Number in Service: 8
- Description: The Osumi class is the primary landing force of the Imperial Navy, capable of carrying 330 personnel or 10 tanks each. They are also capable of carrying 8 helicopters on their deck.

Battleships:
Showa Class

HIJMS Showa
- Description: Up until the 1960s, the Imperial Navy remained convinced in the decisive battle doctrine, with the battleship remaining a crucial part of the fleet. The Imperial Navy continued to maintain a host of its older battleships, and continued to build several after the Yamato class. The latest battleship was the nuclear-powered Daitoua class, equipped with modern features for the time, as well as nine 50cm turrets. During this time, budget constraints would lead the Imperial Navy to cease battleship production in favor of carriers and lighter ships. While battleships remained in service and were regularly upgraded, they would be relegated to sitting in port as a fleet-in-being. Minor action would be seen in Korea and along the Chinese coast in the 1970s, but for the most part battleships began to fall by the wayside. This would be solidified in 1988 when an Indonesian rebel anti-ship missile, suspected to have been supplied by Germany hit the Musashi, causing extensive damage to the ship while it operated close to shore conducting naval bombardments. Realizing that the battleship had become effectively obsolete for even shore bombardments without extensive escort protection, and that the cost of such beasts were unbearable, the entire battleship fleet would be mothballed in late 1988, save for the Daitoua. The Daitoua immediately became the flagship, having been recently modernized in 1984 and seen as a waste of money if mothballed so soon. Equipped with 20 anti-ship missile launchers, it was believed that the vessel would remain capable against naval threats. With the death of Emperor Showa just a few months later in 1989 and the nation in mourning, the Imperial Navy would rename the ship to Showa in honor of Emperor Hirohito. The ship would remain mostly in ceremonial use, despite seeing combat in 1991 when used as a command ship in the ongoing operations against Indonesian rebels. With the war coming to a close, the ship remained mostly in port until 2008, when the ship was modernized yet again to be equipped with VLS. Now in current day, the Showa is one of the most heavily armed ships on the sea, equipped with nine 50cm guns, 20 anti-ship missile launchers, and 260 VLS tubes, complemented by numerous other turrets and air defense systems.

Cruisers:
Takao Class

- Number in Service: 4
- Description: The Takao class cruiser is a recently developed ship based on former designs that were not build due to financial constraints during the 1990s. Construction of the four ships in the class began in 2014, and all were completed by 2021. The ships boast a powerful armament of 112 VLS and two sets of torpedo tubes, in addition to air defenses and the main cannon. The type was the first Japanese cruisers in many years, after the last cruisers were retired in 1996 due to budget restraints on the aging fleet of increasingly obsolete cruisers.

Destroyers:
Maya Class

- Number in Service: 12
- Description: Guided-missile destroyers that entered service in 2021. Equipped with 96 VLS, 8 Type 17 anti-ship missile tubes, 6 torpedo tubes, other systems and powerful the "Hogo" ballistic missile defense system, the ships serve as important escort ships and missile defense assets. Built as part of the continuation of the 2008 military build-up. Widely considered as a cruiser by western standards.

Asahi Class

- Number in Service: 12
- Description: Standard destroyers designed with a focus on anti-submarine warfare. Eight more under construction to replace Asagiri class.

Atago Class

- Number in Service: 12
- Description: Guided-missile destroyers equipped with 96 VLS, 8 Type 17 anti-ship missile tubes, 6 torpedo tubes, as well as other systems. Additionally equipped with the "Hogo" ballistic missile defense system. Built as part of the continuation of the 2008 military build-up.

Kongo Class

- Number in Service: 4
- Description: Guided-missile destroyers equipped with 90 VLS, 8 Type 17 anti-ship missile tubes, 6 torpedo tubes, as well as other systems. Additionally equipped with the "Hogo" ballistic missile defense system.

Akizuki Class

- Number in Service: 4
- Description: Standard destroyer primarily equipped to deal with anti-submarine warfare.

Takanami Class

- Number in Service: 5
- Description: Standard destroyer built as an improvement of the Murasame class.

Murasame Class

- Number in Service: 9
- Description: Standard destroyer.

Asagiri Class

- Number in Service: 8
- Description: Standard destroyer.

Frigates:
Mogami Class

- Number in Service: 4
- Description: Highly modern and capable frigate built to replace Asagiri and Abukuma class destroyers. 26 remaining in production, with 4 more set to be completed by 2024.

Destroyer Escorts:
Abukuma Class

- Number in Service: 6
- Description: Smaller escort ship build with focus on anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

Ballistic Missile Submarines:
Sentaka Class

- Number in Service: 12
- Description: Built to replace older models during and after the 2008 buildup, the Sentaka class has remained in production up until current day, as the primary nuclear ballistic missile submarine in the Imperial Navy. All submarines are equipped with 12 nuclear-armed ballistic missiles.

Attack Submarines:
Taigei Class

- Number in Service: 2
- Description: Newest conventional submarines in the fleet, with 5 more underway. Built under defensive doctrine of allowing a hypothetical German force to come to Japan, making the need for unlimited range unimportant.

Ro Class

- Number in Service: 12
- Description: Nuclear submarines with 6 torpedo tubes built to replace older nuclear submarines as part of military buildup. Began production in 1993, continuing until current day. Designed to meet service requirement for submarines capable of traveling far away from the mainland to target enemy supply routes.

Soryu Class

- Number in Service: 18
- Description: Conventional submarine built with 6 torpedo tubes, but equipped with advanced magazine capacity to hold 10 more reloads than previous ships. Built for military buildup.

Oyashio Class

- Number in Service: 11
- Description: Conventional submarines equipped with 6 torpedo tubes.

Harushio Class

- Number in Service: 7
- Description: Conventional submarine equipped with 6 torpedo tubes.

Mine Countermeasure:
Uraga Class

- Number in Service: 2
- Description: While officially a minesweeper, the class is equipped to deploy naval mines, meant to be deployed during the event of conflict to stop the passage of hostile ships towards Japan.

Awaji Class

- Number in Service: 4
- Description: Smaller minesweeper, but equipped with several naval mines for deployment during conflict.

Enoshima Class

- Number in Service: 3
- Description: Equipped to deploy mines.

Hirashima Class

- Number in Service: 3
- Description: Equipped to deploy mines.

Sugashima Class

- Number in Service: 12
- Description: Coastal minesweeper.

Patrol Boats:
Hayabusa Class

- Number in Service: 24
- Description: Guided missile patrol boat equipped to handle coastal threats.

Transport Ships:
Taiwan Class

- Number in Service: 24
- Description: Large logistic support ship capable of carrying 15 Type 90 Tanks.

Karafuto Class

- Number in Service: 130
- Description: Mass produced landing craft capable of traveling long distances with 200 soldiers or 3 tanks. Large number in reserve.

Chosen Class

- Number in Service: 24
- Description: LSTs capable of carrying 200 soldiers or 10 tanks.

List of Aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Corps:

Fighters:
Mitsubishi X-2 Shinshin

- Number in Service: 275
- Description: 5th-generation stealth multi-role fighter designed in the late 1980s, entering service first in 2010. The Imperial Navy currently employs the X-2B variant, which is carrier capable. 2,560 km range and capacity to carry 8,000 kg of bombs.

Mitsubishi Seko-5 Go-Sen

- Number in Service: 410
- Description: 4.5 generation multi-role fighter utilized by the Imperial Navy Air Corps. Capable of carrying 8,550 kg of bombs with a range of 2,020 km. A sizable portion are land-based fighters.

Patrol Aircraft:
Kawasaki P-1

- Number in Service: 105
- Description: Modern maritime patrol aircraft built to replace older P-5. Equipped with 8 hardpoints capable of carrying 9,000 kg of bombs. Regularly seen on patrols to monitor for submarines or to assert Japanese control over far-flung or disputed territories.

Nakajima P-5

- Number in Service: 70
- Description: Older patrol aircraft being gradually replaced by the P-1 as production continues.

AWACS:
Kawasaki C-1E

- Number in Service: 12
- Description: Carrier-capable AWAC system based on Kawasaki C-1 transport aircraft to improve Japanese Early Warning and Control Capabilities.

Search and Rescue:
Shinmaywa US-2

- Number in Service: 20
- Description: Amphibious flying boat utilized for search and rescue purposes. Also capable as a patrol aircraft.

Utility Aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-3

- Number in Service: 30
- Description: Utility aircraft used for patrols and transport purposes.

Helicopters:
Kawasaki OH-1 Tai-Sen

- Number in Service: 135
- Description: The OH-1 Tai-Sen, a variant of the OH-1 used by the Imperial Army, is equipped with four hardpoints capable of conducting anti-submarine warfare and patrols.

Kawasaki YH-11

- Number in Service: 200
- Description: Utilized for utility and transport purposes.

Mitsubishi YH-8

- Number in Service: 50
- Description: Medium helicopter capable of transporting up to 30 soldiers.

Drones:
Type 17

- Number in Service: 20
- Description: Larger drone used by the Imperial Navy for reconnaissance. Capable at a long range and of carrying a weapons payload.

Type 05

- Number in Service: 150
- Description: Larger drone utilized by the Imperial Navy to conduct reconnaissance. Capable of carrying a small weapons payload.

List of Equipment of the Imperial Japanese Air Corps:

Strategic Bombers:
Kawanishi ZXN Hachiman

- Number in Service: 20
- Description: Stealth strategic bomber with a 7,500 km range and capacity for 15,000 kg of bombs. Nuclear capable.

Kawanishi Z7K Ibuki

- Number in Service: 70
- Description: Newer strategic bomber capable of carrying 31,000 kg of munitions at a range of 9,300 km. Nuclear capable. Better suited than G10N for strikes against sophisticated enemy locations.

Nakajima G10N-Kai

- Number in Service: 250
- Description: Modern variant of the Nakajima G10N bomber, first deployed in 1950. Highly regard for its durability, and saw mass production in the early years. Over time, numerous planes have been retired, leaving a smaller but capable fleet. The type is nuclear capable, and has intercontinental range. Numerous stored in bases across the Pacific for hypothetical nuclear response.

Fighters:
Mitsubishi X-2 Shinshin

- Number in Service: 300
- Description: 5th-generation stealth multi-role fighter designed in the late 1980s, entering service first in 2010. The Imperial Air Force currently employs the X-2A variant. 2,560 km range and capacity to carry 8,000 kg of bombs.

Mitsubishi X-1

- Number in Service: 220
- Description: 5th generation stealth air superiority fighter. Deployment limited to only the Imperial Air Force.

Mitsubishi Seko-5 Go-Sen

- Number in Service: 330
- Description: 4.5 generation multi-role fighter. Capable of carrying 8,550 kg of bombs with a range of 2,020 km.

Nakajima Se-6 Kitsune

- Number in Service: 480
- Description: 4th generation air superiority fighter.

AWACS:
Kawasaki C-2E

- Number in Service: 20
- Description: AWAC system based on Kawasaki C-2 transport aircraft to improve Japanese Early Warning and Control Capabilities.

Kawasaki C-1E

- Number in Service: 25
- Description: AWAC system based on Kawasaki C-1 transport aircraft to improve Japanese Early Warning and Control Capabilities.

Electronic Warfare:
Kawasaki EC-1

- Number in Service: 8
- Description: Variant of the C-1 transport utilized for electronic warfare jamming.

NAMC YS-11

- Number in Service: 18
- Description: Used for electronic warfare jamming and ELINT.

Tanker:
Kawasaki KC-3

- Number in Service: 30
- Description: Modern refueling tanker used to extend the range or loitering time of Japanese aircraft.

Transport:
Kawasaki C-2

- Number in Service: 200
- Description: Large transport aircraft with long range and high capacity. Capable of carrying up to 38 tons of equipment, including a helicopter or Type 16 tank destroyer.

Mitsubishi C-15

- Number in Service: 5
- Description: 2 used for VIP transport missions, 3 used as nuclear command posts. The 2 VIP transport planes are dubbed "Japan Air Corps One," and "Japan Air Corps Two," for use by the Imperial Family and for the Prime Minister or Deputy Prime Minister.

Kawasaki C-1

- Number in Service: 300
- Description: Large transport aircraft with long range. Capable of carrying 9 tons of equipment. Often utilized by paratrooper units of both the Imperial Army and the Imperial Navy.

Transport Helicopters:
Kawasaki YH-11

- Number in Service: 380
- Description: Utilized for utility and transport purposes.

Mitsubishi YH-8

- Number in Service: 230
- Description: Medium helicopter capable of transporting up to 30 soldiers.

Drones:
Type 22

- Number in Service: 30
- Description: Stealth drone armed with two weapons bays.

Type 17

- Number in Service: 150
- Description: Larger drone used for reconnaissance. Capable at a long range and of carrying a weapons payload.

Type 08

- Number in Service: 25
- Description: High speed reconnaissance unarmed drone. Capable of hypersonic speeds at high altitude.

Type 95

- Number in Service: 40
- Description: Armed drone for precision strike missions. Some stealth capabilities.

List of Equipment of the Imperial Japanese Strategic Force:

ICBMs:
Jimmu Mu-5

- Number in Service: 50
- Description: Newest ICBM in Japanese service, based on the Mu-5 rocket. Capable at a range of 12,500km carrying ten 300kt nuclear warheads. Deployed primarily in underground silos. Primarily deployed to Hokkaido with a small number in the Japanese Alps.

Meiji Mu-3

- Number in Service: 500
- Description: Older ICBM based on the Mu-3 rocket. Capable at a range of 13,000km carrying ten 300kt nuclear warheads. Deployed mostly to underground silos. 30 deployed on mobile launchers. Primarily deployed to Hokkaido, with a small number deployed in Taiwan.

IRBMs:
Heiwa-6

- Number in Service: 250
- Description: IRBM capable at a range of 5,500km. Carries a 1,800kg conventional or nuclear warheads. Deployed mostly to underground silos. Primarily deployed to Hokkaido, with a number in Kyushu and Taiwan.

Showa-5

- Number in Service: 750
- Description: IRBM with a range of 5,000km. Carries 600kg conventional warhead or nuclear warheads. Deployed to both underground silos and mobile launchers. Primarily deployed to Hokkaido and Taiwan.

MRBMs:
Reiwa-1

- Number in Service: 30
- Description: Newest MRBM in Japanese service with a range of 1,200km. Carries a 1,500kg warhead and is deployed to both underground silos and mobile launchers across Japan and the Empire. Capable of evading enemy air defenses due to high speed and angle of deployment.

Heiwa-3

- Number in Service: 200
- Description: MRBM capable of a range of 4,500km. Carries a 1,500kg warhead and is deployed primarily to underground silos in Taiwan and Kyushu.

Showa-4

- Number in Service: 250
- Description: Highly capable MRBM capable at a range of 1,800km with a 270kg conventional or nuclear warhead. Has glide capability to evade air defenses.

Taisho-9

- Number in Service: 2,500
- Description: Cheap, mass produced MRBM. Despite being obsolete, they are deployed in silos and mobile launchers across Japan with a 1,200kg warhead.

SRBMs:
Heiwa-4

- Number in Service: 300
- Description: SRBM with a range of 900km. Deployed to Taiwan.

Showa-1

- Number in Service: 600
- Description: SRBM with a range of 900km. Deployed to Taiwan.

Cruise Missiles:
Type 17

- Number in Service: 700
- Description: Derived from Type 12 anti-ship missile with 1,500km range.

Type 92

- Number in Service: 1,200
- Description: Cruise missile with a range of 4,000km and 500kg warhead.

Strategic Drones:
Tsuru-2

- Number in Service: 300
- Description: The more sophisticated counterpart to the Ohka-8, the Tsuru-2 drone is also a suicide drone, but is capable of being recovered. Being several times more expensive, the drones are highly capable and don't necessarily need to be used in wave attacks. Range of 1,00km with 23kg warhead.

Ohka-8

- Number in Service: 20,000
- Description: With a range of 2,500km, and going for a cool $10,000 apiece, the Ohka suicide drone is one of the most utilized in Japanese service, used as a loitering munition or in the place of an expensive cruise missile. Used in mass waves, the drones make up for their technical faults in numbers, deployed from mobile launchers. 50kg warhead.

[Greater Hamtun]

Nationstates Name: Greater Hamtun
Nation Reserving: United Kingdom of Great Britain
Description of location on map: The nations of England, Scotland and Wales

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[The Rio Grande River Basin]

Nationstates Name: The Rio Grande River Basin
Nation Reserving: AUS
Description of location on map: Southern USA, and much of the East Coast, Midwest and a not too significant amount of the plains

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[Arvenia]

NS Name: Arvenia
Nation Reserving: Pacific States of America (PSA)
Description of location on map: Western United States (excluding Alaska), Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana (excluding Southeast Louisiana), Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska

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[Chewion]

Oooh. Very interesting. Adding both reservations to the board.

[Mifan]

Nationstates Name: Mifan
Nation Reserving: Canada
Description of location on map: Canada+Alaska

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[Rygondria]

Nationstates Name:Rygondria
Nation Reserving: Greece
Description of location on map: Where Greece is on the map

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[Chewion]

Reservations updated! Keep ‘em coming! I’m also here for any questions or comments!

[Arvenia]

How would the two successor governments (PSA and AUS) in the US look like?

[Catalaonia]

Nationstates Name: Catalaonia
Nation Reserving: Mongolia
Description of location on map: Mongolia as of the 2023 Territory on the map.

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Ultra-nationalist Mongolia incoming!

[Catalaonia]

Nationstates Name: Catalaonia
Nation Name: Great Mongolian State
Capital: Urga
Territory: Mongolia as on the map and several disputed territories in it's current war with Tibet.
Population: 4 Million
Official Language: Mongolian
Recognized Languages: Mongolian
Flag: https://imgur.com/o6eTxtn
National Anthem (optional): N/A

Head of State: Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa
HoS Picture: https://imgur.com/0jDicc6
Head of Government: Khanate Dinget Shigi-Qutuqu of Great Mongolia
HoG Picture (If different from HoS): https://imgur.com/undefined
Legislature Name: Great Mongolian Duma
Party in Power (If bicameral note who controls each): United Mongolian Party (Ultra-Nationalist Conservatism)

Government System Explained:

Mongolia could be considered a one-party state under the Nationalist UMP, having won every election since the 1972 Duiteng Reforms, and has managed to prevent various parties from running, empowered the Khanate and managed to establish various unelected positions such as Governor-Generals. Every 5 years, their is a parliamentary election and every 2 years, local elections. Only two other parties are legalised under the 1972 Mongolian Constitution, the centre-right Mongolian Conservative Party (MCP) and the Socialist Party of Mongolia (SPM). Governor-Generals are unelected Governors of the 8 provinces of Mongolia, chosen by the Khanate personally, as-well as major military positions. Mongolia would be considered an flawed democracy, although since the 1990's, has become more of an authorities democracy.

GDP Nominal: £65 Billion
GDP Nominal Per Capita: £6,500
Currency: Mongolian Mongolian tögrög

Domestic Policy Overview/Challenges: Sluggish industrial output, under-supplied army, ongoing domestic food rations, southern revolts and local corruption.

Foreign Policy Overview/Challenges: Ongoing offensive war, anti-west, nationalist agenda against many Asian nations.

Military Information:

Alliances:

History Changes (Subject to review and approval by OP and Co-OP, please consult the timeline):


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[The Rio Grande River Basin]

How would the two successor governments (PSA and AUS) in the US look like?

I’m thinking that the PSA is actually pretty similar to the US today, whilst AUS is something China-ish, combined with a healthy dose of Yugoslavia (when successful, and ignoring the debt a little), drip of the Swedish welfare state, and a pile of ultranationalism (and probably social conservatism, or maybe Progressives Conservatism)

[Rygondria]

Would Greece be a Kingdom, a republic...or maybe a sort of dictatorships