A COLD WAR (1980 Geopolitcal RP) - OOC

[Ukcross]

I'm active. Had some personal problems. Apology but will be more active from now on.

Expect reviews tonight.

Neat! Could you check on my App?

[Dragos Bee]

I'm active. Had some personal problems. Apology but will be more active from now on.

Expect reviews tonight.

Glad to see you back man, hope things are sorted Time to finish up my app then

App is done.

I love it; getting driven off Western Constantinople is going to give the Empress Regnant a lasting feud with the Russians...

[Shohun]

RESERVATION
NS Name: Shohun
RP Name: People's Republic of Korea
Territory: Korea and Sakhalin

Do not remove - 1980RP

[Strala]

Since the person reserving the Persian Empire CTE'd, would it be possible to reserve Egypt, North Africa, the Levant, and maybe Iraq and Saudi Arabia to form a version of the United Arab Republic? If that's too much, what would be a more reasonable land claim?

[New Elyria]

RESERVATION

NS Name: New Elyria
RP Name: Nordic Commonwealth
Territory: Norway, Sweden, Finland (minus already-claimed territory), Denmark, Iceland.

Do not remove - 1980RP

[Planets and Systems]

Since the person reserving the Persian Empire CTE'd, would it be possible to reserve Egypt, North Africa, the Levant, and maybe Iraq and Saudi Arabia to form a version of the United Arab Republic? If that's too much, what would be a more reasonable land claim?

Sorry. Still exist.

[Sao Nova Europa]

APPLICATION
Name: The Kingdom of Rus

ACCEPTED

[Vikanias]

After around a day of working on my application I am done, so here it is.

[box]APPLICATION
Name: The Peru-Bolivian Federal Socialist Republic
Flag: ([url=https://i.ibb.co/F6tKqzT/3-AA96-C7-D-72-E4-4180-94-AA-D47-E92-B3-C347.png]Image)[/url]
Capital:Tacna
Territory:([url=https://i.ibb.co/jws2scs/BFEC38-F0-3-A4-C-47-A8-9-C18-069-C309-AC889.jpg]Image)[/url]
Population: 23.75 million people

Official Language(s): Spanish
Ethnic Breakdown: 83.3% Peru-Bolivian, 8.6% Mestizo, 9.1% various indigenous peoples of Peru + Bolivia
Religious Breakdown: 74.5% Catholic, 26.5% Atheist

Type of Government: Communist One-Party State
Head of State: Worker’s Federal Council
Head of Government: Worker’s Federal Council If HoS and HoG are same person, then simply repeat their name.
Legislature (the name of your national legislature):Worker’s Federal Council
Legislative Houses (if your legislature is bicameral):
Party in Power: Worker’s Labour Party
National Issues:

Untapped Resource deposits

To say one thing about Peru-Bolivia is that it fumbled the ball on exploiting its vast natural resources, it has one of the largest if not the largest Lithium reserve in the entire world yet it goes untapped. This can mainly go to the constant bickering of the Reformist and Hardliner wings of the Council which leads to nothing being done to help the Republic’s desperate financial situation as it piles on more and more debt, yet as the council grows ever disunited it seems that the Lithium may never be touched.

Financial mismanagement

The amount of mismanagement in the economy is enormous, and it all leads down to the 40’s-50’s The Industrial Leap, which the Council unanimously voted to increase the industrial capacity of the Republic, yet there were no funds to fully complete the project and such the council went into serious debt to finish to leap, yet it failed anyway with dozens of factories laying rotting across the nation. The council did not try to rectify its mistake and instead continued to dig the nation deeper and deeper into debt as it could barely pay off its bills, now the nation has seen some economic recovery yet the immense scars of 3 decades of economic turmoil has forever made its way into the Peruvian and Bolivian conscious

The Council’s Tug of War

The Worker’s Federal Council has been a very disunited body for almost 2 decades, divided between two wings, the Hardliners and the Reformists, the Hardliners seek to maintain the course set by the 1938 revolution and if nessecary crack down on the entire state apparatus while the reformers seek to reform the government into a more unified one and into what they deem ‘Communism with a Human Face’, but some more radical reformists call in secret the abolishment of the Federal Socialist Republic and a return to true democracy, a social democracy. The infighting has plagued the effectiveness of the Worker’s Federal Council with the two wings being in a constant tug of war to garner influence, sometimes the hardliners win, and sometimes the Reformists win, and with the populace being exposed to [Western Block]s cultural influence which the state has heavily curbed and censored lead the nation to a potential Liberal future.


Public Goals: To spread the South American revolution, increase revolutionary fervour within the nation
Private Goals: To keep the ever tumultuous situation of the nation at bay and make sure that it doesn’t boil over

GDP (nominal): 22.89 billion dollars
Currency: Nuevo Sol
Economic System: State Marxism, Limited Dengism
Major Exports: Non-Renewable Natural resources, Machinery, Petroleum
Major Imports: Chemicals, Paper, Cotton
Defense Budget (USD): 0.98 billion dollars (4.56% of GDP)
Alliance(s): Beijing Block

Military Branches (names of official Armed Forces Branches): Peru-Bolivian Red Army, Peru-Bolivian Red Navy, Peru-Bolivian Red Air Force

Active Duty: 142,000 soldiers
Reserve Duty: 23,000 reserves
Total Manpower: 165,000 total manpower

Land Force: 88,000 service members, 154 MBT’s 323 IFV’s 256 Artillery Pieces, 105 SPG’s, 305 transport Vehicles
Naval Force: 32,000 service members, 30 destroyers, 4 cruisers, 2 submarines 34 troop transports
Air Force: 20,000 service members, 55 Fighters, 12 Strategic Bombers, 5 Interceptors, 56 SAM systems
Other Military Information:

The Land forces often take up the brunt of military funding due to its ever lasting rivalry with the navy and the airforce is constantly neglected with its equipment slowly being outpaced by the rest of the world, corruption within the armed forces is also highly prevalent with multiple upper brass members taking bribes constantly.

History:

A New World

Not much is known about the Pre-Columbian peoples of South America except for a certain few, such as the Inca who grew to be one of the largest empires in the new world and they prospered, sustainable farming, increasing wealth and the beauty of the mighty Andes mountain range made it all for the Inca, yet this would not last, in 1497 Columbus discovered the America’s and later in Mesoamerica they would conquer and so in the 1530’s the mighty Inca would fall and be replaced by the colony of Perú, droves upon droves of settlers came to the land and soon majority of Inca landmarks were destroyed or repurposed with majority of the Inca population dying due to Old World diseases brought by the Spaniards, the survivors who were not killed or died due to disease were turned into slaves, sent to work and die under the earth for the lucrative silver trade.

Still, the native peoples of Peru-Bolivia survived, even with the destroyed population and removal of their independence they persisted and some were even fancied by the settlers, becoming the Mestizo, the Silver trade was enormous and soon it made its way to Spain, causing a massive inflation crisis that would rock the empire, as Perú developed so did its people, becoming in their own right slightly distinct from mainland Spaniards, Perú was overall stable except for a native rebellion which were all crushed by the Spanish army.

Seeds of Independence

As the centuries progressed, intellectuals began their growth in the colony of Perú, seeing their own thoughts on the world, some of these ideas were wondering why did they even have to be ruled by a nation half way across the world that they would never see in their lives? Still the hard grip the Spanish had on Perú was rock hard and colonial rule persisted, until Spain destabilized, soon people began to wonder what the intellectuals were wondering as well, why did they have to be ruled by a nation halfway across the world?

And so, the Seeds of Independence were planted, and the people continued their growth as a similar yet distinct group from the mainland Spaniards. As Spain continued its destabilization certain people began to resist the Spanish and form their own groups, although they were mostly small and unorganized, it would need to be a hard hit for Spain for it to loose its control of Perú.

Two Twin Nations

Soon that hard hit came, Spain was involved in a war which it decisively lost and now the colonies were now wayward, Spanish rule was seriously hindered and the government tried its best to control the situation but it failed to do so, the independence groups had grown larger and more influential and now the near entirety of Perú was in open revolt, and after such a decisive defeat in the last war the Spanish military was in no state to fight them off, along with its military decline in recent decades, the groups were led by a few important men such as Simon Bolivar which a certain few would turn his name into their nation’s name. Most cities were completely lost and the Spanish were on the backward heel and soon but surely in 1821 the Republics of Peru and Bolivia were declared and Spain lost almost all its possessions in South America.

For the first few years the Republics were sorta stable, but still after such a brutal caste system most states found it hard to remain truly stable, some collapsed into civil war, others went into civil decay, and others tried to forge alliances to make sure they would stand after the first few steps, it just so happened Perú and Bolivia, nations so similar would soon integrate into one state, the Peru-Bolivian Confederation. Still, even after the formation of the Confederation the nation had lots to learn to stay stable, and it dodged many bullets with its neighbours and soon the foundations had been laid and the Confederation was stable enough to survive, but might just thrive.

A Not So Faithful Democracy

For the first half century of its existence from 1831-1881 the Confederation by foreigners was a somewhat stable Democracy, better than some of its neighbours in the least. So, how did Peru-Bolivian democracy decline? Well, it’s sorta complicated, in the 1885 elections a largely unpopular candidate had somehow got into officer, his name was Peron Fererá and it is largely believed that he had somehow rigged the elections into his favour but it’s not largely known how he did it in the first place, but now the Confederation took a dark turn, Fererá was extremely corrupt and gave key positions to his lackeys and antagonized other South American powers, he was extremely lucky that he didn’t get the nation into a full scale war. Now, after Fererá’s first term ended he lost the re-election which he tried to rectify, trying to get his lackey’s in key positions to overthrow the government and install him as president for life, this did not work.

And so, to save their own skins from prosecution they brought Fererá’s scandals to the courts, omitting any information that made them look guilty, and by January of 1890 he was arrested for his crimes, tried in a kangaroo court he was sentenced to 50 years for treason against Democracy, he only served 7 as he died in 1897 due to a stroke.

The Swan Song of Peru-Bolivian Democracy

After the downfall of Fererá, Democracy in the Confederation was on its death bed, after multiple more scandals in governments in the 1900’s and 1910’s General Hernandez Miranda plotted, and he plotted for many years, slowly but surely lying, cheating and manipulating his way to have the President by the strings, soon more authoritarian policies were enacted which caused civil unrest in the populace, and it was all part of Miranda’s plan, soon in 1919 an act was passed through the senate which saw the President at the time to be given extremely totalitarian powers causing massive riots in Tacna, Lima, and La Paz, and so Miranda swooped in to “save” Democracy using his military influence to take over the state in its entirety, putting the senate on permanent recess and having the President tossed in jail for his “Treason” to the Nation.

Soon, Miranda tightened his grip on the Confederation claiming “Anti-Democracy scoundrels were destroying the state” and so he did a massive purge of all suspected and known political opponents, soon he claimed that they had made their way into the government and granted himself Emergency Powers, only furthering his control over the Confederation, Miranda wasn’t all bad however he did put massive industrialization and modernization into play, increasing economic growth in the nation, and through the 1920’s the nation grew increasingly wealthy.

That was, until, the economy entered a recession in 1935 and the economy came crumbling to the ground, Miranda tried his best to fix it but soon he had lost popular support in the populace and even among his allies, multiple far left groups were formed, undoubtedly supported by foreign socialist powers to get an in to the Confederation.

Revolution

Eventually Miranda’s house of cards fell and the various far left militias organized into one and organized the so called ‘March on Tacna’ where loyal elements clashed with police and military forces in the streets, Miranda gave the order to fire on the people but the officers and soldiers couldn’t bring themselves to it and later joined the revolutionaries, betraying their commanders in the process. Soon they stormed the Presidential Manor but Miranda had long fled with any remaining loyalist and went to the hills, and so on July 9th 1938 the Confederation was disbanded and replaced by the Federal Socialist Republic of Peru-Bolivia.

Miranda continued his fight for over a year but in late 1939 he was captured and killed by the Red army, any counter-revolutionary elements were crushed and the Senate was officially disbanded by 1940, replaced by the Worker’s Federal Council made up of the leaders of the various far left militias, as the Second World War came Peru-Bolivia stayed Neutral, continuing the centralization of the state and continuing collectivization policies.

The Fumbling of the Ball

By the late 40’s new leaders had came to the Council, and had decisively aligned themselves with the USR, confident they started further industrialization programmes but they pretty much all failed, causing the council to split, and when rich resource deposits were found the Council did little to exploit it, causing the economy to slowly rise but at least not stagnate like some worried

As the 50’s dawned there was a population boom, bringing new revolutionary minds to the table, but it did not stop the council from fumbling it all, there were a few competent councillors but their good ideas were nearly all shot down by others, the armed forces stagnated and soon relied on foreign equipment instead of manufacturing their own instead, but some still remained hopeful that the are Revolution could thrive in Peru-Bolivia.

The Era of Stagnation

The 60’s-Present have been largely stagnate, the economy has barely grown, the armed forces had grown corrupt and lazy, and the average person has grown disillusioned with the government due to its inefficiency, people have found interesting ways to keep themselves afloat as the nation’s leader fumble the ball and a new cultural era was born, making its way to other nations, soon the council was split between the hardliners and Reformists, the populace was split as well and now everyone tried to envision a world where everything went right, but alas it did not exist and it was extremely unlikely it would.

In the modern day, as the USR declines, so does Peru-Bolivia, soon may see the Rose blossom and democracy restored, others see the hardliners coming out on top and returning the nation to glory, other see other endings, but some see a very bleak future, one of total collpase, where people kill their own for they beliefs, tragic, but even with the gloom of the day, some see a good future, even though the dark clouds cover it.


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Got buried under the last two pages, hope for a review whenever you get the chance to do so.

[Upper Magica]

I'm still working on my application; apologies! Real life and stuff - work's been exhausting.

I had an idea, btw, Sao: how do you feel about live moon bases as a point of contention in addition to more... earthly concerns as well as an ongoing Space Race(tm) toward Mars?

[Upper Magica]

Also, since there is no active US player, my app will presuppose that Abraham Lincoln was the Jefferson Davis of our little timeline, having led a coalition of Northern States to break Slave Power; ultimately resulting in a moribund Union dominated by Southern aristocrats, helping to partially explain the existence of a Pacific States of America and the lack of, well - a United States as the capitalist Superpower(tm).

[Dragos Bee]

Also, since there is no active US player, my app will presuppose that Abraham Lincoln was the Jefferson Davis of our little timeline, having led a coalition of Northern States to break Slave Power; ultimately resulting in a moribund Union dominated by Southern aristocrats, helping to partially explain the existence of a Pacific States of America and the lack of, well - a United States as the capitalist Superpower(tm).

Umm, without a strong US, how would there be a Morgenthau Plan or even an Allied Victory in the first place?

[Upper Magica]

Also, since there is no active US player, my app will presuppose that Abraham Lincoln was the Jefferson Davis of our little timeline, having led a coalition of Northern States to break Slave Power; ultimately resulting in a moribund Union dominated by Southern aristocrats, helping to partially explain the existence of a Pacific States of America and the lack of, well - a United States as the capitalist Superpower(tm).

Umm, without a strong US, how would there be a Morgenthau Plan or even an Allied Victory in the first place?

I mean, I make no assumption in my writing that the US isn't the dominant Allied power nor that they're not a strong power - just not strong enough to reach the 'superpower' threshold - rather, merely that the interests of the south triumph over the ideals of the abolitionist movement in an alt-Civil War, which (in my humble opinion), would have led to a weaker overall standing of the US ITTL politically and economically, as Southern interests of the time were decidedly agrarian/traditionalist, almost reactionary: historically speaking, states that embrace these particular political principles are not very successful nor influential states.

Historical scruples aside, a meta-weakening of the US would be needed in order for my particular concept to succeed; there can only be one democratic superpower, after all, and I have negative-zero interest in playing as the USA, since the concept is overdone ad infinitum.

[Dragos Bee]

Umm, without a strong US, how would there be a Morgenthau Plan or even an Allied Victory in the first place?

I mean, I make no assumption in my writing that the US isn't the dominant Allied power nor that they're not a strong power - just not strong enough to reach the 'superpower' threshold - rather, merely that the interests of the south triumph over the ideals of the abolitionist movement in an alt-Civil War, which (in my humble opinion), would have led to a weaker overall standing of the US ITTL politically and economically, as Southern interests of the time were decidedly agrarian/traditionalist, almost reactionary: historically speaking, states that embrace these particular political principles are not very successful nor influential states.

Historical scruples aside, a meta-weakening of the US would be needed in order for my particular concept to succeed; there can only be one democratic superpower, after all, and I have negative-zero interest in playing as the USA, since the concept is overdone ad infinitum.

I know; I get your reasoning.

It's just that I've been finally won over to Benuty's nation idea but that needs a US close to IRL for it to work.

I do love the PSA as a concept, though.

[Sao Nova Europa]

APPLICATION
Name: The Peru-Bolivian Federal Socialist Republic

ACCEPTED

[Palestine National State]

Is Palestine claimed?

[Planets and Systems]

Is Palestine claimed?

Sorry. Yes

[Planets and Systems]

APPLICATION
Name: Islamic Empire of Iran
Flag:
Capital: Tehran
Territory:

Population: About 120-125 million (hard to decide).

Official Language(s): Farsi
Ethnic Breakdown: approx. 55% Iranian, 25% Arabic, 15% various Caucasian, 4% various Indian, 1% others
Religious Breakdown: Official figures do not exist, figures vary by estimation. Approx. 47% Muslim, 23% Zoroastrian from most studies, approx 16% Christian, 14% various other.

Type of Government: Semi-Constitutional Monarchy, Hybrid Regime.
Head of State: Emperor Hamid Mirza
Head of Government: Prime Minister Mohammad Tavasoli
Legislature (the name of your national legislature): Imperial Parliament
Legislative Houses (if your legislature is bicameral): Imperial Senate (appointed by the Emperor), Imperial Assembly (Democratically elected)
Party in Power: The Freedom Party of Iran
National Issues:
1. Lack of Industrialisation. Iran had only began its industrialisation in 1950, far, far later than its counterparts. It needs to quickly make progress; or else, lag behind. The economy is, however, rapidly expanding.
2. Internal instability. Democracy is questionable, civil rights are questionable, and many separatist movements have formed. This isn’t even counting the radical Islamist movements, or communist insurgents in some parts of the Eastern Empire.
3. The Emperor’s age. This may not seem like too much of an issue, but his eldest son is very ill, and his younger son is incredibly short-tempered. This, along with the fact that he has so far been the one uniting force, and the most popular public figure (with even many republicans wanting him to remain as head of state), leaves the Empire on a cliff edge.
4. The Balance of Power. Iran’s military is rather small. Well trained, but far too small. This has led to it having an eclectic combination of Capitalist and Communist military bases in it, for neither is willing to see Iran fall to the other, but when this Cold War ends; then what? The Iranian Nuclear Program is nearing completion, however…
Public Goals: Economic improvement, rapid industrialisation, help the people.
Private Goals: Economic domination, continue the current political system (some factions), reform the current political system (other factions), turn the losing powers and wartorn nations into vassals.

GDP (nominal): 497.4 billion USD
Currency: Rial
Economic System: Semi-free market economy
Major Exports: Oil, fruit, services, education, automotive parts and other easy to produce products.
Major Imports: High tech machinery, financial services, high tech weaponry.
Defense Budget (USD): 4.2 billion USD
Alliance(s): Un-Aligned faction.

Military Branches (names of official Armed Forces Branches):

Active Duty: 410,000
Reserve Duty: 0.9 million (of various different levels of training)
Total Manpower: 1.3 million

Land Force:

The Imperial Iranian Army is a small force, at only about 300000; for the nation’s size, but a well equipped and organised one. Using top of the line equipment from abroad, as well as newly advanced domestic arms, it remains a force to be reckoned with. However, recently, it has been suffering more and more devastating attacks from both far right and far left guerillas, with both the USA and USR denying responsibility.

Naval Force:

Unlike the Army, the Navy, from the Emperor’s interest in Naval and Aerial warfare, is incredibly large (comparatively), and very well equipped. With 6 aircraft carriers, of which 3 are newer super carriers, modified from several older carriers, originally bought “to be scrapped”, a sizeable cruiser and destroyer unit, a new large fleet of submarines, modified from designs requisitioned from the Americans in return for new favourable oil deals, as well as the IIS Mohammed, and the IIS Artemiz, Prophet class Battleships, built in the 1960s.

Air Force:

Once more, the air force is highly advanced, utilising top of the line American aircraft. Now, they are built by license in Iran. A large air fleet, another one of the Emperor’s passions, has allowed Iran to remain a capable power projector. But…the violent tone of his son has already begun to put off foreign weapons’ sales.

Other Military Information:

In recent years, Iran has executed a successful nuclear program, with assistance from both sides, the communists and capitalists, for the sake of preventing the other from gaining an ally.

History:

The power of Iran

The Seljuk Empire, which originated in Central Asia, managed to gain control over a vast swath of territory, including Iran. The Seljuk Empire's ambitions extend beyond its original borders. Under the leadership of Sultan Malik-Shah I, the empire experiences an extraordinary period of expansion and consolidates its control over Iran by defeating local rulers and establishing a strong centralised administration.

Sultan Malik-Shah I, known for his diplomatic acumen and military prowess, sets his sights on the fertile lands of Egypt. The Fatimid Caliphate, weakened by internal strife and facing external pressures, struggles to resist the Seljuk advances. In a series of well-coordinated military campaigns, the Seljuks successfully invade Egypt, swiftly bringing it under their rule. This conquest marks the beginning of a grand vision to unite the Muslim world under the Seljuk banner.

With Egypt under Seljuk control, the Sultan turns his attention to the African continent. The Seljuks launch expeditions into the neighboring regions, incorporating Sudan and Libya into their expanding empire. The local populations, in the face of a formidable military force, are compelled to submit to Seljuk rule. The Seljuks leverage their administrative prowess to ensure stability and consolidate their hold over the newly acquired territories.

Buoyed by their remarkable conquests in North Africa, the Seljuks set their sights on the Arabian Peninsula. The Arabian tribes, divided and engaged in endless internal conflicts, present an opportune moment for the Seljuks to intervene. With careful diplomacy and military maneuvers, Sultan Malik-Shah I successfully brings much of Saudi Arabia under Seljuk control. The pilgrimage routes to Mecca and Medina now fall under the supervision of the Seljuk Empire, further strengthening their religious and political influence.

Encouraged by their successes in Africa and Arabia, the Seljuks embark on further territorial expansion. Turning their gaze eastward, they conquer the vast regions of Iran, already under their control, and extend their dominion to encompass Oman, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. The Seljuk Empire, with its vast territorial expanse, becomes a dominant force in the Muslim world, uniting diverse cultures, languages, and peoples under its rule.

Within this expansive empire, Sultan Malik-Shah I invests in infrastructure, trade, and education. The Silk Road thrives, connecting the farthest reaches of the Seljuk Empire with the outside world, bringing wealth and knowledge to its inhabitants. Urban centers flourish, cultural exchange flourishes, and a vibrant cosmopolitan society emerges.

As the 11th century comes to a close, the Seljuk Empire stands as a formidable power, stretching from the heart of Asia to the shores of North Africa. Its capital, Isfahan, becomes a beacon of architectural marvels and intellectual pursuits. The empire's influence and cultural legacy transcend its borders, leaving an indelible mark on the lands it incorporates.

The 12th century witnessed the Seljuk Empire entering a phase of internal reforms and consolidation. Sultan Sanjar, who ascends to the throne in 1118, implements administrative reforms to streamline governance and ensure the equitable distribution of resources across the empire. The capital, Isfahan, thrives as a center of art, architecture, and intellectual pursuits, attracting scholars and artists from far and wide.

Despite the empire's territorial dominance, challenges arise from various quarters. The Crusaders, driven by religious zeal, embark on multiple expeditions to the Holy Land. Recognizing the threat, Sultan Sanjar initiates diplomatic negotiations with European powers to ensure the security of the Seljuk territories and protect the rights of Muslim pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem. This approach leads to a more peaceful coexistence between the Crusaders and the Seljuks, averting large-scale conflicts.

Meanwhile, the Mongol Empire, under the leadership of Genghis Khan, rises to prominence in the eastern steppes of Asia. In this alternative timeline, the Seljuks anticipate the Mongol threat and take precautionary measures to fortify their borders and forge alliances with neighboring kingdoms. These defensive efforts buy the Seljuks valuable time and mitigate the immediate impact of the Mongol invasions.

The 13th century marks a turning point in the Seljuk Empire's history. As the Mongol Empire expands westward, it eventually clashes with the Seljuks. The Mongol hordes, led by Genghis Khan's successors, sweep through Central Asia, overwhelming many of the Seljuk territories in their path. However, due to the Seljuks' earlier defensive preparations and alliances, their core territories remain relatively intact.

Recognizing the necessity of coexistence, the Seljuk rulers engage in diplomatic negotiations with the Mongol khans. Through skillful diplomacy and strategic alliances, they manage to secure semi-autonomous status for their realm within the Mongol Empire. This arrangement allows the Seljuks to preserve their cultural identity, administrative structures, and local governance while paying tribute to the Mongol overlords.

The Seljuk Empire, despite enduring Mongol dominance, experiences a cultural and intellectual renaissance during the 13th and 14th centuries. Scholars, philosophers, and artists thrive in this vibrant atmosphere, making significant contributions to various fields. The exchange of knowledge and ideas between different regions of the empire enriches the intellectual landscape, fostering scientific advancements, literary works, and artistic masterpieces.

While the Mongol dominance poses challenges, it also brings benefits to the Seljuk Empire. The integration of the Silk Road trade routes within the Mongol-controlled territories facilitates extensive commercial exchanges and economic growth. Isfahan, the empire's capital, becomes a bustling hub of commerce, attracting merchants from distant lands and facilitating cultural exchange.

In the 14th century, the Mongol Empire begins to fragment, leading to the emergence of regional successor states. The Seljuk Empire, seizing the opportunity, reasserts its independence and expands its influence once again. Under the leadership of Sultan Muhammad II, the Seljuks launch military campaigns to reclaim lost territories and assert their authority over the remaining Mongol-controlled regions.

The Seljuk Empire's military successes, combined with its cultural and economic vitality, solidify its position as a dominant regional power. The empire's borders stabilize, encompassing a vast and diverse territory that spans from Egypt to Pakistan. This prolonged era of stability and prosperity paves the way for advancements in art, architecture, science, and governance, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.

Let the games…begin!

At the beginning of the 15th century, the Seljuk Empire faces both internal and external challenges. The empire experiences a transition in leadership as a new Sultan, Ahmad I, ascends to the throne. Sultan Ahmad I, known for his military prowess and administrative reforms, seeks to consolidate the empire's territories, strengthen its institutions, and foster stability and prosperity for his subjects.

Internally, the Seljuk Empire witnesses a period of cultural and intellectual flourishing. Patronage of the arts, literature, and sciences is encouraged, resulting in a vibrant cultural scene. Scholars, poets, and philosophers gather in renowned centers of learning, such as Isfahan and Cairo, producing notable works that enrich the intellectual legacy of the empire.

Externally, the Seljuk Empire faces ongoing challenges from neighbouring powers. The Byzantine Empire, emerging as a rising force in the region, seeks to expand its influence and territory. Tensions rise between the Seljuks and the Ottomans as border disputes and competing claims to certain regions escalate. Diplomatic negotiations and occasional military confrontations characterize the relationship between the two empires during this period.

In an effort to secure their borders and maintain stability, Sultan Ahmad I strengthens alliances with neighboring states. Treaties are forged with the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt, safeguarding the shared interests of the two empires in the region. These alliances provide a sense of security and help preserve the territorial integrity of the Seljuk Empire.

Meanwhile, trade and commerce flourish within the Seljuk Empire. The Silk Road, extending through its territories, serves as a vital conduit for the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures. Cities such as Isfahan and Cairo become major economic hubs, attracting merchants and traders from all corners of the known world. This thriving trade network fuels economic growth and contributes to the empire's prosperity.

In the latter half of the 15th century, the Seljuk Empire faces a significant external threat from the rising power of the Timurid Empire, centered in Central Asia. The Timurids, led by Timur, launch a series of military campaigns aimed at expanding their dominion. The Seljuks, aware of the impending danger, mobilize their forces and form alliances with neighboring kingdoms to resist the Timurid advance.

The ensuing conflicts between the Seljuk and Timurid Empires result in a protracted struggle for supremacy. Battles are fought across various regions, and alliances shift as different factions seek to protect their interests. The wars exert a heavy toll on both empires, leading to territorial gains and losses for each side.

The Century of Humiliation

The 16th century was known as the Century of Humiliation. In 1508, the Shah died, childless. The empire collapsed into warlordism, and the Timurids devoured the remnants of the empire. This was, until 1576, where after years of servitude to the Timurids, “The Great Shah” rose

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[Nyetoa]

I would like to withdraw my application for Ethiopia.

RESERVATION
NS Name: Nyetoa
RP Name: The Kingdom of Canada
Territory:

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[The National Dominion of Hungary]

APPLICATION
Name: The Kingdom of Rus

ACCEPTED

Glad to be aboard!

Also glad you're fine with my WW2 history and having Constantinople be the Stalingrad-equivalent of this TL Dragos

[Democratic East-Asia]

Tag, just for future interest (potentially).

[New Elyria]

Quick question for anyone who knows... is there only one Admin for this or are there other accounts that can review and approve applications?

[Dragos Bee]

Quick question for anyone who knows... is there only one Admin for this or are there other accounts that can review and approve applications?

Only one Admin.

[New Elyria]

Quick question for anyone who knows... is there only one Admin for this or are there other accounts that can review and approve applications?

Only one Admin.

All received. I'll get comfy then

[New Elyria]

So i take it this RP has kicked the bucket before it could begin then right?

[The National Dominion of Hungary]

Seems so unfortunately