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The Economist
News Highlights from Around the World, 1837 Edition


Leaders

Europe

In the United Kingdom work began to construct a railway connecting London to Liverpool via industrial centers such as Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester. Though expensive the project would greatly aid in the continuing industrialization of the United Kingdom. [-72,000 £, +2 Infrastructure in 2 turns, +10 Industry in 3 turns]

Schools are founded across the British Empire, from Canada to Australia & South Africa to India to the Home Islands. These new schools are immensely successful. [-10,000 £, +750 Colonial income, +7% Literacy]

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British Anti-Slavery Society

The British Anti-Slavery Society is founded and finds much support among aristocratic and merchant classes, however, invitations sent to prominent American Abolitionists are lost at sea when a freak squall causes the ship carrying them to loose its cargo. [British Anti-Slavery Society founded]

The French Army retreats its soldiers from the border, but remains on alert.

The French with the goal of competing on the world stage, put forward a program to increase industry around Lyon and construction program connect Lyon to Marseilles. [-44,000 ₣, +1 Infrastructure in 2 turns, +5 Industry in 2 turns]

Attempting to emulate the success of the British Empire and desiring to field a modern navy the French begin a program to modernize their navy, a successful if expensive process. [+2 large ships in 2 turns, + 1 naval level in 2 turns, -15,000 ₣]

Emulating the success of the Austrian literacy programme the previous year with its heavy emphasis on the Bible, the Dutch launch their own literacy program using the Bible, yet with one crucial change, the Latin Vulgate Bible was replaced with the Dutch Reformed Bible. [-25,000 ƒ, +7% literacy]

The Dutch launch renewed efforts to increase support for Dutch rule among the Belgians. This program is in large part successful at increase support for Dutch rule in Dutch controlled regions of Belgium. [-5,000 ƒ, Support for Dutch rule increased in these regions]
King William took time off from the war effort to convince the nobles of the need for a parliament, many agreed to the idea in principle, however they wanted to postpone the implementation parliament until after the revolt had ended. Furthermore, attempts to build a new railroad was shelved due to a lack of funds. [Increased support for a parliament among nobles]

As the year of 1938 progressed, the Dutch Army began to systematically destroy the Belgian Army, which was mostly disorganized after last year's battles. By the time August reached the low countries, the Dutch Army began to shell the rebel capitol of Brussels, killing many of the defenders before the fighting even began. The Battle of Brussels took place at the end of November, where the Dutch Army was able to rush into the city, and seize most of the outer defenses by the first day. In the following week, the Dutch Army was able to capture the entire city, and the flag of the revolution was lowered, with the Dutch Flag flying proudly over Brussels. [-5,000 Regulars to Belgium, -2,000 Regulars to the Netherlands, Brussels in Dutch hands]

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Adolph Diesterweg

1837 ushered in large scale education reform in the Kingdom of Prussia. It was decried that Adolph Diesterweg would be appointed to the Ministry of Education and that his principles and educational methodology would be applied wholesale to the Prussia education system. This program was resoundingly successful, succeeding in both modernizing and secularizing the education system. [-50,000 ℳ, +10% literacy, +500 base income]

Determined to increase the effectiveness of the Prussian Army, the a long-range planning department on the General Staff was formed, though this did increase operational expenses. [-43,500 ℳ, +1 Army level]

The Crown takes the opportunity to pass a decree empowering commoners to form local councils, under the supervision of the nobility, with limited authority over local civic matters and serve as a forum to address nobles and the Crown. [-6,000 ℳ, +1 stability]

Following the completion of the Berlin-Koblenz railroad, King Wilhelm III took the opportunity to tour Northern Germany giving speeches praising not only progress and development but also cooperation among all Germans. [+25 prestige, increase pan-German sentiments in Northern Germany, -1,000 ℳ]

In the Kingdom of Bavaria, construction the Main-Danube Canal begins. The Bavarians are able to make a major breakthrough in canal construction techniques greatly reducing the costs for the project. [-25,000 Bavƒ, 2/3 progress made on the Main-Danube Canal]

The Bavarians continue their efforts to modernize their nations economy. The Bavarians support the continued development of new and more efficient Steam Engines and Industrial Machines. This program coupled with the government's program to develop the an industrial center outside Ulm, with particular emphasis paid to the construction of factories focuses on the manufacture of textiles and cement. [-35,000 Bavƒ, +2 Industry in 1 turn]

A wave of pan-nationalism sweeps through the Germanies. Much propaganda is spread reminding Germans of the need for Germany to claim its spot on the world stage. Interestingly, this new wave of propaganda seems to focus more on a Germany without Prussia or Austria, this movement is particularly strong in Southern Germany. [Pan-nationalism stronger in Germany, particularly Southern Germany]

The Danish Bill of Rights, modeled after the American Bill of Rights, is after much debate passed into law. This improves the rights of many Danes, however there is some disorder as the laws are applied. [-1 Stability, +2 Stability in 2 turns]

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The Danish National Bank

Attempts to invest in industrial development and the construction of naval academy are abject failures as much of the money for both projects disappears in a daring daytime raid on the treasury department. [-5,000 Dkr]

Efforts to build a couple of small steamships to bolster the Danish Royal Navy do meet with success. Two modern steamers will soon be joining the growing Danish Royal Navy. [-1,000 Dkr, +2 Small ships in 1 turn]

In an attempt to restore confidence in the monarchy, King Karl XIV Johan worked to extend basic human rights as defined by the Americans and the French to the people of both his realms. He also strove to reform the tax systems of both realms. Both these attempts were successful however, he was required to separately address the issues individually though each countries privy council. [+2 stab, -12,000 Skr, +500 base income]

The attempts to reform the Norwegian school system to teach Norwegians how to read and write in Swedish. This policy though successful in teach Norwegians Swedish, did cause tensions to flare between the two nations. [+4% literacy, -1 stability, worsened relations between Norway and Sweden, -10,000 Skr]

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Swedish Telegraph Device

More successful was the construction of the telegraph line connecting Stockholm to Christiana. This new telegraph line would enable the King's loyal subjects to stay in better contact with the King and increased communication between the two realms capitals. [+1 infrastructure in 3 turns, -30,000 Skr]

In Russia, the Tsar decrees that the military must be modernized so that the Russian Empire may be better defended against its enemies. [-7,500 руб, + 1 Army level in 1 turn]

The Tsar also decrees that a massive infrastructure project connecting St. Petersburg to Moscow and improving the surrounding areas. The project prioritized the construction of a double track railway connecting the two cities and improving the roads between the two cities. [-15,000 руб, +2 Infrastructure in 2 turns]

Attempts to encourage the settlement East of the Urals meet with success as the town of Tsarovsk is founded 100 miles east of the Ural Mountains. The effort to explore the far-Eastern coast of Russia, however is an abject failure. Attempting to save money, the Russian Empire sent its explorers to sail around Africa before exploring the region unfortunately, when resupplying on the African Coast most of the exploration party was captured and murdered by cannibalistic natives. [-4000 руб, +50 base income]

Efforts to expand the army, given the recent tensions in the Italian peninsula and the attack on the pope lead to strong recruitment by the Austrian Army. [-4,000 Ausƒ, +10,000 Regulars]

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A Latin Vulgate Bible

Aiming to capitalize on the economic growth brought on by the previous years literacy programme, the Austrian Empire expands the literacy program. This program is once again a great success, boosting economic growth and literacy. [+10% Literacy, +1000 Base income, -40,000 Ausƒ, even more people adopt Latin]

Attempts to build infrastructure in Lombardy-Venetia are stymied as the corrupt Italian officials embezzle most of the money set aside for the program resulting in only a single train station being built and no track laid. [-20,000 Ausƒ]

Efforts to improve communications around the kingdom were more successful. Though primitive, telegraph lines soon connected the major cities of Sardinia-Piedmont with the main line running from Turin to Genoa via Asti with a branch line to Nice. [-50,000 SP₤, +1 infrastructure in 1 turn]

The Sardinian Army eager to put down the Sicilian invasion of Northern Italy begin their march into Lucca. The army meets an unexpectedly large number of Sicilian troops. The Sicilian troops were arranged upon a ridge just outside of Lucca. Fortunately for the Sardinians following a few probing attacks, the Sardinian General retreats his army into Modena possibly saving the bulk of his army. [-3,000 Regulars of Sardinia, -1,000 Regulars for Two Sicilies]

The Pope's calls for the faithful to take up arms and protect Papacy and Rome resound around the world, as thousands flock from nations across the world. [+10,000 Regulars to the Papal States]

In late July, a combined Papal and Austrian in a series of offensive pushes the Sicilian Army out of the occupied Papal States, with many of the Sicilians simply retreating in the face of the Papal Army due to the threat of the papal interdict. [The Papal States are free of occupation]

Eager to press their success the Austrian Army left the Papal Army, which had stopped at the prewar border, behind. The Austrian Army met the Main Sicilian Army outside of L'Aquila.

The Sicilian Army was demoralized following the recent words by the Pope and was disorganized as a result. The Austrian Army attempting to seize the advantage charges the Sicilian positions. This resulted in a bloody battle that degenerated in to hand to hand fighting. The Sicilians were able to repulse the Austrians and regroup. Once Regrouped the Sicilians counter-charged, pushing the Austrians from the field. However, it was a Pyrrhic victory, as the loses from battle forced the Sicilians to retreat. As a result the Austrian Army is able to secure a defensive line connecting the Papal border to L'Aquila to Pescara on the Adriatic coast. [-10,000 Regulars to Austria, -10,000 Regulars to Two Sicilies]

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George I, King of the Hellenes

In the Kingdom of Hellenes, General Andreas Stravridis is true to his word and following a close election by the nobles of Greece, George of Cambridge is crowned George I, King of the Hellenes. Following George I's coronation, work is begun on a new constitution modeled to create a similar system of government to that in the United Kingdom. [-8,000 ₯, George I is the leader of Greece, 2/5 completion of new constituion]

Attempts to build new roads to connect the cities of the young nation are thwarted by corrupt contractors, who after being paid to build the new roads disappear into the night. [-10,000 ₯]

Following the successes of the previous year in training the army, the Greek government decides to construct a new school for the training of officers for the Greek Navy. The new school in Athens receives a large number of applicants following its founding. [-25,000 ₯]

The Spaniards eager to emulate the industrial expansion of their Northern neighbor, launch a program to encourage industrialization around Barcelona. This program is moderately successful as two textile factories are built at government expense. [-99,000 ₧, +2 Industry in 2 turns]

Following the successes in the previous year, the Kingdom of Spain embarks on a program of military expansion and technological improvement. The year saw the recruitment of 10,000 new soldiers to fill the ranks of the army. The Spanish military also worked to improve the education of its officers. [-177,000 ₧, +10,000 Regulars, +5% Equipment, +1 Army and Navy level in 2 turns]

In Northern Spain, the Carlist Forces rallied at Ourense, in Northwestern Spain. While they had only recently taken control of this city, the Liberal Army came marching in from the East, and while the Carlists thought they had their strategy figured out, the Liberal Army simply assaulted the Carlists over and over, relentless in attacking them. While this new strategy proved to work out well, as the Carlists were forced to surrender all of Northwestern Spain to the Liberal Forces, the death toll was high for the Liberal Armies.
[-7,500 Regulars from Spain. Northwestern Spain under Spanish Control.]

Further efforts are made to invest in the development of indigenous industry of the Kingdom of Portugal to lower its dependence on the production of manufactured goods. [-45,000 P$, +1 Industry in 2 turns]

North America

The annexation of the Republic of Texas is both lauded and abhorred by Americans. Lauded for its expression of Manifest Destiny, abhorred as the issue of the expansion of slavery once again reared its head. The new state would enter the Union as a slave state. [-1 stability]

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Homesteaders heading to Iowa

The Iowa Homesteaders Act of 1837, was passed over objections by Southern Senators, however a rider was added that required the expansion of the Port of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The passing of the Act lead to large numbers of moving into the Iowa Territory and petitioning for Statehood. [-$10,000, Iowa is a Free State, +250 Base income]

Following the start of the Mexican-American War following the annexation of Texas, Congress authorizes the expansion of the US Army Armories Springfield, MA and Harper's Ferry, VA. This leads to much better equipment for the United States Army than most other nations. [-$25,000, +15% equipment]

Capitalizing on the recruitment success following the appearance of the legendary figure last year, the Mexican Government once again tries to raise recruitment numbers. These are successful beyond expectations with 15,000 men flocking to the Mexican flag. Also, successful were attempts to increase the equipment of the Mexican Army. [-30,000 Mex$, +15,000 Regulars, +5% Equipment]

However, attempts to blame the Texans and Santa Anna for the failings of the Mexican State backfired when the speeches and propaganda resulted in several of the Army recruits defecting to the Army lead by Santa Anna. They claimed that only Santa Anna could lead the country to prosperity. [7,500 Regulars defect to Santa Anna]

The United States of America desiring to protect its newly minted state of Texas from Mexican aggression deploys three armies to the new state. These armies include the Army of San Antonio led by General Zachary Taylor, the Army of the Rio Grande led by General Winfield Scott and the Army of the South led by General Franklin Pierce. These three armies quickly march into Texas where they are supplemented by the Texan militia members. The Armies continue their march across Texas without meeting a single Mexican soldier until they reach their positions in on the Rio Grande where they are witness to a battle between the forces of Santa Anna and the Mexican Government. [+10,000 Regulars to USA]

Santa Anna, eager to form a coalition to overthrow the Mexican Government, calls for men to join his cause. Aided with the men who deserted the Mexican Army, Santa Anna's Army swelled to greater and greater numbers, dwarfing the Mexican Army.
[+23,000 Regulars to Santa Anna.]

The Mexican Army marched North intent on securing Texas from the rebels, heard reports that the forces of Santa Anna were running along the Rio Grande, ready and willing to take control of the country. The Mexicans, thinking they had numerical superiority, slammed into Santa Anna's left flank in early March, as he was organizing for an attack on Matamoros. The Mexican Army seemed to be winning the day at first, until Santa Anna's reserve was brought online, and slammed into the right flank of the Mexican Army. As the day progressed, the Mexican Army finally had to withdraw, as it was a complete rout, with the right flank of the Mexican Army collapsing, and causing them to withdraw to the South. This allowed Santa Anna to attack Matamoros, which came under his control shortly after attacking it, and it effectively gave Santa Anna control of Northern Mexico.
[-4,000 Regulars from Mexico. -3,000 Regulars from Santa Anna.]

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Flag of the Republic of the Rio Grande

Following the defeat of the Mexican Army, Santa Anna proclaims the Republic of the Rio Grande, composed of the states of Tamaulipas, Coahuila, and Nuevo León. The goal of this new nation is restore the Mexican government under Santa Anna. [Republic of the Rio Grande Proclaimed]

Eager to build on the previous recruitment efforts, President Francisco Morazán launches another recruitment drive. This effort successful leads to the recruitment of another 30,000 men. [-31,000 CAR$, +30,000 Regulars]

Efforts to create indoctrinate militancy into the people of the Federal Republic of Central America is an abject failure, as most Central Americans became disillusioned with the militant virtues taught, though some increases in literacy to arise. [-40,000 CAR$, +4% Literacy, Population more pacificist]

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A statue of President Francisco Morazán

Attempts to create a cult of personality surrounding President Francisco Morazán are more successful, as many young Central Americans begin to look more and more to their "Dear Leader" for his guidance and moral leadership. [-20,000 CAR$, +1 Stability, Posters of President Francisco Morazán in every home and place of business]

South America

In Chile the government ordered funds be delivered to the army to improve their training and equipment however the money never reached the Army as corrupt bureaucrats kept it all for themselves. [-9,500 Chi$]

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Luis José de Orbegoso, leader of the North Peruvians

The Chilean government also sent money and military officers to separatists in Northern Peru to assist them in their struggle against the Peru-Bolivian government. However when they arrived they found a Peruvian force of 1,000 men had taken control of the rebel base they were heading to. The Peruvians seized the money and arrested the officers resulting in strained relations between the two countries. [-1,000 gold from Chile, Peru-Chile relations strained]

The Chilean government decided to give voting rights to all males over the age of 18 as long as they could pay fee. [+1 Stability to Chile]

In Argentina Rosas again decided to call elections for congress. The elections were quite successful with the stability of the nation increasing as a result. [+1 Stability to Argentina]

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The Factory in Buenos Aires

Rosas, deciding that he had enough money and that he didn’t want anyone else getting so much decided to clamp down on corruption. The Police were very successful and managed to destroy corruption in the Federal Government. [+500 Base Income to Argentina, -25,300 A$]

The Argentine government commenced the construction of several factories in the Buenos Aires area which improved the economy of the country. [+1 Industry in 1 turn, -33,700 Gold A$]

The United Kingdom sent a small force of men and ships to the southern portion of Patagonia and took control of the area in the name of Her Majesty. However the small force only managed to gain effective control of a small bay in Tierra del Fuego. [Whaling Station on Tierra del Fuego, -2,000 £]

Asia

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The Ottoman Army

The Ottoman Army sees a massive expansion of its procurement program with arms being purchased from around the world. The new arms greatly improve the average level of equipment among the Ottoman Army. [-5,000 gold, +10% equipment]

The year is also witness to continued work on the new Ottoman constitution. It is reported that the new constitution is nearing completion. [4/5 Completion of new constitution, -200,000 Ott£]

Efforts to improve the school system are more lackluster. Although the program did not really succeed in promoting secularization or equality, literacy was improved. [+5% Literacy, -800,000 Ott£]

Eager to expand its colonial empire in the East Indies, the Kingdom of Portugal begins a full scale colonization effort. These efforts are to be supplied by newly constructed dockyards in Timor. Further efforts include an exploration program to that charts and claims several small islands to the East of Timor. These explorations are followed by a wave of settlers and missionaries eager to farm the land and convert the people of the islands. [-35,000 P$, +1 Colonial infrastructure, +500 Colonial income, Islands East of the island of Timor claim by Portugal]

Danish efforts to establish a new establish a colony on New Guinea lead to the creation of a small trading station, called Flödhavn on the far Northwestern tip of the island. [-4,000 Dkr, Trading Station established in Northwestern New Guinea]

In China the Emperor established the Imperial Board of Narcotics and the sale of Opium was made a state monopoly. The consumption of Opium was made a Capital Offence for the Bureaucracy however officials in charge of its regulation were simply bribed. [-28,000 海關]

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Rice paddies in China

The Qing government also decided to commence an Agricultural revolution. Agricultural holdings were combined into larger ones
and modern farming techniques were used. The nobles were too busy smoking Opium to notice the change and farming in China improved as a result. [+1,000 Base Income to Qing, -57,000 海關]

An attempt was also made to reform the education system however this effort failed as the vital part of the project, sending students to British Universities failed as the British Empire refused them entry after the Calcutta debacle. [-28,000 海關]
The Imperial War College was founded in Beijing as the Emperor successfully completed the first phase of the army’s modernization project [+1 Army Level, -22,500 海關]

In the Empire of Dai Nam the Emperor announced that the nation would be opened to the west. Several brave British capitalists invested in the nation’s economy improving it slightly. [+500 Base Income to Dai Nam]

The Emperor also expanded the nations’ road system improving the Infrastructure of the nation slightly. [+1 Infrastructure to Dai Nam, -14,000 ₫ from Dai Nam]

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The rather empty Cherry Blossom Festival

Another huge Cherry Blossom festival was held however this time the Samurai, realizing that last year they had been tricked, did not go. [-3,500 ¥]

The Shogun ordered some guns to be imported through Deijima. This was relatively successful however the Samurai viewed this as a threat to their power and disliked it. Also, some of the guns went missing immediately after leaving Nagasaki. It was rumored they had been taken by members of the Shogun’s old enemies, the Chosu clan. [+ 1 Army level to Japan, -1 Stability to Japan, -14,000 ¥]

The Emperor, having decided to take more interest in temporal affairs, began the construction of a large number of post offices throughout the country. While this improved the nation’s infrastructure relations between the Emperor and Shogun were strained. [+1 Infrastructure to Japan, -17,500 ¥, Emperor-Shogun relations strained]
 
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International Treaties Signed

1837 saw the signing of several treaties, ranging from ones addressing territorial disputes to those more concerned with defense and trade. The signed treaties are duplicated in full below:

Treaty of Torino
The signees of this treaty agree to a formal defensive alliance aimed against the Kingdom of Two Sicilies.
This alliance will last until such a time as the Sicilian threat is over.

This alliance is void if:
Sardinia-Piedmont tries to annex other Italian states by force.
Sardinia-Piedmont attacks Austria.
Sardinia-Piedmont attempts to destroy the peace in the Italian peninsula
Austria attacks Sardinia-Piedmont.
Both signees together come to a mutual agreement and issue collective statements to that effect.

[X] Ferdinand I, Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia etc. and Apostolic King of Hungary
[X] King of Sardinia-Piedmont

Treaty of Marseille

This treaty mandates the creation of the Italian Peace League, to ensure the continued peace and stability in Italy.
The Italian Peace League charter:

The Italian Peace League concerns the upholding of the peace and stability in the Italian peninsula.

1. Military
All members of the Italian Peace League must work for the continued peace and stability in the Italian peninsula. This means a military alliance that comes into effect should any Italian state declare war upon any other Italian state, or any country holding land in Italy.
The military alliance shall also come into effect should revolutionaries overthrow any of the legitimate Italian governments, in order to re-establish order and the legitimate governments.

2. Diplomatic
The members of the Italian Peace League shall strive to uphold cordial relations with each other.
The members of the Italian Peace League shall also guarantee the independence and sovereignty of the independent Italian states.
Forceful unification of Italian states through diplomatic pressure is declared illegal.

3. Other
The members of the Italian Peace League agree to not annex any territoy in the Italian peninsula that they are not already in possession of. This excludes the re-annexation of previously-lost territory. Territory that can be defined as lost are any territories within the borders set by the Congress of Vienna, and previous losses are invalid.
Any state which is deemed fit to join, is allowed to join the Italian Peace League. Whether or not a state is fit to join the Italian Peace League is determined together by Austria and France.
Austria and France can together agree to expel members of the Italian Peace League that are deemed unfit for it. However, France or Austria alone cannot expel members.
If two states in the Italian peninsula wants to unify peacefully, then that shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.

4. The Kingdom of Two Sicilies
The Kingdom of Two Sicilies in any shape or form shall not be allowed to expand in the Italian peninsula, nor shall it be allowed to unify with any other states, whether by force or peace.


[X] Ferdinand I, Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia etc. and Apostolic King of Hungary
[X] King Louis-Philippe I

National Rankings

Rank Country Total Ranking
1 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 353
2 The Kingdom of the French 224
3 The Russian Empire 222
4 The Austrian Empire 202
5 The Kingdom of Prussia 191
6 The Kingdom of Belgium 137
7 The Ottoman Empire 136
8 The Kingdom of the Netherlands 131
9 The United States of America 127
10 The Kingdom of Sweden 126
11 The Kingdom of Denmark 124
12 The Kingdom of Spain 116
13 The Kingdom of Portugal 99
14 The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies 97
15 The Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont 95
16 The Empire of Japan 95
17 The Argentine Republic 92
18 The Kingdom of Greece 91
19 The Kingdom of Bavaria 90
20 The Republic of New Granada 88
21 The Republic of Chile 88
22 Federal Republic of Central America 88
23 The Empire of Dai Nam 86
24 The United Mexican States 83
25 The Qing Empire (China) 81
26 The Empire of Brazil 75

International Exchange Rates

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Economic Indicators from Around the World

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The Argentine Republic

Currency: Argentine Peso (A$)
Currency Value: 0.140912942
Currency Bank: 0 A$
Gold Bank: 4971
Currency Income: 18880 A$
Gold Income: 2660
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 50
Stability: 9
Industry: 0 (+1 in 1 turns)
Literacy: 12.00%
Population Growth Rate: 4.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 1
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 65%
Regulars: 10000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 2
Navy
Large Ships: 1
Small Ships: 10
Navy Level: 3
At War With: NONE
Leader: President Juan Manuel de Rosas
Player: Spitfire5793

The Austrian Empire

Currency: Austrian Gulden (Ausƒ)
Currency Value: 0.238086937
Currency Bank: 22048 Ausƒ
Gold Bank: 32572
Currency Income: 64379 Ausƒ
Gold Income: 15328
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 150
Stability: 8
Industry: 1 (+5 in 1 turns)
Literacy: 52.00%
Population Growth Rate: 2.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 2
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 95%
Regulars: 75000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 6
Navy
Large Ships: 5
Small Ships: 15
Navy Level: 6
At War With: The Kingdom of Two Sicilies
Leader: Emperor Ferdinand I
Player: Dyranum

The Kingdom of Bavaria

Currency: Bavarian Gulden (Bavƒ)
Currency Value: 0.213209761
Currency Bank: 0 Bavƒ
Gold Bank: -10301
Currency Income: 12257 Bavƒ
Gold Income: 2613
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 50
Stability: 7
Industry: 0 (+2 in 1 turns)
Literacy: 80.00%
Population Growth Rate: 2.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 2 (+1 in 1 turns)
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 95%
Regulars: 20000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 5
Navy
Large Ships: 0
Small Ships: 0
Navy Level: 0
At War With: NONE
Leader: King Ludwig I
Player: Tyriet

The Kingdom of Belgium

Currency: Belgian Franc (Bel₣)
Currency Value: 0.308784742
Currency Bank: 56714 Bel₣
Gold Bank: 52124
Currency Income: 29612 Bel₣
Gold Income: 9144
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 75
Stability: 7
Industry: 6
Literacy: 59.00%
Population Growth Rate: 2.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 5
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 100%
Regulars: 10000
Conscripts: 5000
Army Level: 4
Navy
Large Ships: 5
Small Ships: 10
Navy Level: 5
At War With: The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Leader: King Leopold I
Player: Open

The Empire of Brazil

Currency: Brazilian Real (R$)
Currency Value: 0.086655241
Currency Bank: 3384 R$
Gold Bank: -6565
Currency Income: 1927 R$
Gold Income: 167
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 50
Stability: 3
Industry: 0
Literacy: 11.00%
Population Growth Rate: 4.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 1
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 65%
Regulars: 6500 (+3000 in 1 turns)
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 2 (+1 in 1 turns)
Navy
Large Ships: 20
Small Ships: 60
Navy Level: 4
At War With: NONE
Leader: Emperor Pedro II
Player: Open

The Republic of Chile

Currency: Chilean Peso (Chi$)
Currency Value: 0.102388167
Currency Bank: 6947 Chi$
Gold Bank: 619
Currency Income: 8978 Chi$
Gold Income: 995
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 50
Stability: 8
Industry: 0
Literacy: 15.00%
Population Growth Rate: 4.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 1
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 70%
Regulars: 10000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 2
Navy
Large Ships: 1
Small Ships: 10
Navy Level: 3
At War With: NONE
Leader: President José Joaquín Prieto
Player: Hashoosh

The Qing Empire (China)

Currency: Chinese Tael (Hǎiguān) (海關)
Currency Value: 0.180835028
Currency Bank: 0 海關
Gold Bank: 35051
Currency Income: 49813 海關
Gold Income: 9008
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 50
Stability: 5
Industry: 0
Literacy: 5.00%
Population Growth Rate: 2.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 1
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 35%
Regulars: 535000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 3
Navy
Large Ships: 10
Small Ships: 25
Navy Level: 2
At War With: NONE
Leader: Daoguang Emperor
Player: Syriana

The Republic of New Granada

Currency: The New Grenadian Peso (NG$)
Currency Value: 0.102388167
Currency Bank: 15307 NG$
Gold Bank: -1651
Currency Income: 8057 NG$
Gold Income: 825
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 50
Stability: 8
Industry: 0
Literacy: 14.00%
Population Growth Rate: 4.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 1 (+1 in 1 turns)
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 65%
Regulars: 15000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 2
Navy
Large Ships: 1
Small Ships: 10
Navy Level: 3
At War With: NONE
Leader: President Francisco de Paula Santander
Player: Sectorknight21

Federal Republic of Central America

Currency: Central American Republic Real (CAR$)
Currency Value: 0.098966081
Currency Bank: 0 CAR$
Gold Bank: -9767
Currency Income: 6340 CAR$
Gold Income: 627
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 50
Stability: 8
Industry: 0
Literacy: 17.00%
Population Growth Rate: 4.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 1
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 60%
Regulars: 40000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 2
Navy
Large Ships: 1 (+3 in 1 turns)
Small Ships: 10
Navy Level: 3
At War With: NONE
Leader: President Francisco Morazán
Player: Shock3r

The Empire of Dai Nam

Currency: Vietmese Dong (₫)
Currency Value: 0.21114127
Currency Bank: 7865 ₫
Gold Bank: 3759
Currency Income: 4409 ₫
Gold Income: 931
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 50
Stability: 7
Industry: 0
Literacy: 5.00%
Population Growth Rate: 2.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 1
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 30%
Regulars: 25000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 2
Navy
Large Ships: 1
Small Ships: 10
Navy Level: 2
At War With: NONE
Leader: Emperor Nguyễn Phúc Miên Tông
Player: Watercress

The Kingdom of Denmark

Currency: Danish Krona (Dkr)
Currency Value: 0.33254879
Currency Bank: 0 Dkr
Gold Bank: 5166
Currency Income: 4137 Dkr
Gold Income: 1376
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 75
Stability: 6 (+2 in 2 turns)
Industry: 0
Literacy: 60.00%
Population Growth Rate: 2.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 2 (+1 in 2 turns)
Colonial Infrastructure: 1
Army
Equipment: 90%
Regulars: 40000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 5
Navy
Large Ships: 15
Small Ships: 35 (+2 in1 turns)
Navy Level: 4
At War With: NONE
Leader: King Frederick VI
Player: Riccardo93

The Kingdom of the French

Currency: French Franc (₣)
Currency Value: 0.712678783
Currency Bank: 0 ₣
Gold Bank: 17302
Currency Income: 29260 ₣
Gold Income: 20853
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 150
Stability: 8
Industry: 4 (+8 in 1 turns, +5 in 2 turns)
Literacy: 68.00%
Population Growth Rate: 0.50%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 4 (+1 in 2 turns)
Colonial Infrastructure: 1
Army
Equipment: 100%
Regulars: 100000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 5 (+2 in 2 turns)
Navy
Large Ships: 75 (+2 in 2 turns)
Small Ships: 150
Navy Level: 5 (+1 in 2 turns)
At War With: NONE
Leader: King Louis-Philippe I
Player: Shynka

The Kingdom of Greece

Currency: Greek Drachma (₯)
Currency Value: 0.179136316
Currency Bank: 0 ₯
Gold Bank: -7341
Currency Income: 7298 ₯
Gold Income: 1307
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 50
Stability: 7
Industry: 0
Literacy: 27.00%
Population Growth Rate: 2.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 2
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 70%
Regulars: 10000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 3 (+1 in 1 turns)
Navy
Large Ships: 5
Small Ships: 15
Navy Level: 3
At War With: NONE
Leader: King George I
Player: Seek75

The Empire of Japan

Currency: Japanese Yen (¥)
Currency Value: 0.336735897
Currency Bank: 86796 ¥
Gold Bank: 53349
Currency Income: 67022 ¥
Gold Income: 22569
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 50
Stability: 7
Industry: 0
Literacy: 90.00%
Population Growth Rate: 2.50%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 3
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 40%
Regulars: 100000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 3
Navy
Large Ships: 5
Small Ships: 30
Navy Level: 2
At War With: NONE
Leader: Shogun Tokugawa Ienari
Player: KeldoniaSkylar

The United Mexican States

Currency: Mexican Peso (Mex$)
Currency Value: 0.042129716
Currency Bank: 0 Mex$
Gold Bank: -2636
Currency Income: 9708 Mex$
Gold Income: 409
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 50
Stability: 6
Industry: 0
Literacy: 11.00%
Population Growth Rate: 3.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 1 (+1 in 2 turns)
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 80%
Regulars: 13000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 3
Navy
Large Ships: 5
Small Ships: 10
Navy Level: 3
At War With: The Republic of Rio Grande, The United States of America
Leader: President Guadalupe Victoria
Player: thandros

The Kingdom of the Netherlands

Currency: Dutch Gulden (ƒ)
Currency Value: 0.356729542
Currency Bank: 772 ƒ
Gold Bank: 5478
Currency Income: 15642 ƒ
Gold Income: 5580
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 75
Stability: 7
Industry: 0 (+3 in 1 turns)
Literacy: 66.00%
Population Growth Rate: 2.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 3
Colonial Infrastructure: 1
Army
Equipment: 100%
Regulars: 24500
Conscripts: 10000
Army Level: 4
Navy
Large Ships: 25 (+5 in 1 turns)
Small Ships: 56
Navy Level: 6
At War With: The Kingdom of Belgium
Leader: King William I
Player: king hannibal

The Ottoman Empire

Currency: Ottoman Lira (Ott£ )
Currency Value: 0.004340564
Currency Bank: 0 Ott£
Gold Bank: -5010
Currency Income: 218520
Gold Income: 948
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 100
Stability: 6
Industry: 0
Literacy: 13.00%
Population Growth Rate: 2.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 1
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 70%
Regulars: 90000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 4 (+1 in 2 turns)
Navy
Large Ships: 25
Small Ships: 50
Navy Level: 4
At War With: NONE
Leader: Sultan Mahmud II
Player: Spectre17

The Kingdom of Portugal

Currency: Portuguese Escudo (P$)
Currency Value: 0.107327913
Currency Bank: 5659 P$
Gold Bank: 12321
Currency Income: 46544 P$
Gold Income: 4995
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 50
Stability: 8
Industry: 1 (+1 in 2 turns)
Literacy: 17.00%
Population Growth Rate: 2.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 2
Colonial Infrastructure: 2
Army
Equipment: 75%
Regulars: 14000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 4
Navy
Large Ships: 15
Small Ships: 35
Navy Level: 4
At War With: NONE
Leader: Queen Maria II
Player: Jean Pierre

The Kingdom of Prussia

Currency: Prussian Mark (ℳ)
Currency Value: 0.295522926
Currency Bank: 17298 ℳ
Gold Bank: 47694
Currency Income: 69519 ℳ
Gold Income: 20544
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 125
Stability: 8
Industry: 7
Literacy: 65.00%
Population Growth Rate: 3.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 5
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 100%
Regulars: 85000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 6
Navy
Large Ships: 10
Small Ships: 25
Navy Level: 3
At War With: NONE
Leader: King Wilhelm III
Player: etranger01

The Russian Empire

Currency: Russian Ruble (руб)
Currency Value: 0.870516485
Currency Bank: 6881 руб
Gold Bank: 57090
Currency Income: 17576 руб
Gold Income: 15300
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 150
Stability: 9
Industry: 0
Literacy: 26.00%
Population Growth Rate: 3.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 2 (+2 in 2 turns)
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 75%
Regulars: 165000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 5 (+1 in 1 turns)
Navy
Large Ships: 50
Small Ships: 100
Navy Level: 5
At War With: NONE
Leader: Tsar Nicholas I
Player: jacob-Lundgren

The Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont

Currency: Sardinian Lira (SP₤)
Currency Value: 0.194710776
Currency Bank: 0 SP₤
Gold Bank: -7134
Currency Income: 14331 SP₤
Gold Income: 2790
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 50
Stability: 7
Industry: 0
Literacy: 38.00%
Population Growth Rate: 2.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 2 (+2 in 1 turns)
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 75%
Regulars: 31000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 4
Navy
Large Ships: 10
Small Ships: 25
Navy Level: 4
At War With: The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies
Leader: King Carlo Alberto I
Player: Gradient

The Kingdom of Spain

Currency: Spanish Peseta (₧)
Currency Value: 0.094145285
Currency Bank: 0 ₧
Gold Bank: -14702
Currency Income: 26113 ₧
Gold Income: 2458
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 75
Stability: 6
Industry: 0 (+2 in 2 turns)
Literacy: 14.00%
Population Growth Rate: 2.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 2
Colonial Infrastructure: 1
Army
Equipment: 85%
Regulars: 36500
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 4 (+1 in 2 turns)
Navy
Large Ships: 20
Small Ships: 60
Navy Level: 4 (+1 in 2 turns)
At War With: NONE
Leader: Queen Isabella II
Player: Boris ze Spider

The Kingdom of Sweden

Currency: Swedish Krona (Skr)
Currency Value: 0.467689087
Currency Bank: 0 Skr
Gold Bank: -14689
Currency Income: 10898 Skr
Gold Income: 5097
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 75
Stability: 6
Industry: 0 (+2 in 2 turns)
Literacy: 84.00%
Population Growth Rate: 1.20%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 3 (+1 in 3 turns)
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 100%
Regulars: 20000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 4
Navy
Large Ships: 10
Small Ships: 25
Navy Level: 4
At War With: NONE
Leader: King Karl XIV Johan
Player: bakerydog

The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies

Currency: Sicilian Lira (TS₤)
Currency Value: 0.179167866
Currency Bank: 0 TS₤
Gold Bank: -6204
Currency Income: 7925 TS₤
Gold Income: 1420
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 50
Stability: 7
Industry: 0
Literacy: 35.00%
Population Growth Rate: 2.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 2
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 75%
Regulars: 71000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 5
Navy
Large Ships: 10
Small Ships: 25
Navy Level: 4
At War With: The Austrian Empire, The Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont, The Papal States
Leader: King Ferdinand II
Player: Morrell8

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Currency: British Pound (£)
Currency Value: 1
Currency Bank: 0 £
Gold Bank: 128098
Currency Income: 41349 £
Gold Income: 41349
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 250
Stability: 7
Industry: 21 (+10 Industry in 3 turns)
Literacy: 64.00%
Population Growth Rate: 2.20%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 4 (+2 Infrastructure in 2 turns)
Colonial Infrastructure: 2
Army
Equipment: 100%
Regulars: 200000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 5
Navy
Large Ships: 125
Small Ships: 255
Navy Level: 8
At War With: NONE
Leader: Queen Victoria
Player: Frymonmon

The United States of America

Currency: United States Dollar ($)
Currency Value: 0.222126843
Currency Bank: 23473 $
Gold Bank: 17951
Currency Income: 29296 $
Gold Income: 6507
Printing Rate: 50%
Prestige: 75
Stability: 6
Industry: 7
Literacy: 50.00%
Population Growth Rate: 6.00%
Mobilization Penalty: 100%
Home Infrastructure: 3
Colonial Infrastructure: 0
Army
Equipment: 105%
Regulars: 25000
Conscripts: 0
Army Level: 4 (+2 in 1 turns)
Navy
Large Ships: 5
Small Ships: 30
Navy Level: 4
At War With: The United States of Mexico
Leader: President Martin Van Buren
Player: MastahCheef117
 
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I have negotiated peace with the Holy father. Sadly, he does not recognise my true title as King of Italy, so he requests that I use my secondary title in the official peace document.

Treaty of Rome said:
- Peace will reign between the Papal States and the Kingdom of Two Sicilies
- The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies will pay 4,000 oz of gold bullion as an indemnity to the Papal States
- The Pope shall lift the Papal Interdict against the soldiers of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies
- The Pope shall celebrate Mass with the King of the Two Sicilies

[x] Ferdinand II, of the two Sicilies
[x] Pope Gregory XVI
 
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OOC: Great update. How am I ahead of the US? IC will come later.
 
OOC: Turns out I have more time then I tought.

IC:

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I applaud our teachers and school administrators for their admirable efforts towards teaching the young men of our new nation to read and write. Their work will encourage our nation to flourish and grow better in the years to come. We hope this effort can be emulated in all aspects of our nation's work force.

Moreover, the rebels in the area of Belgium are finally realizing the greatness and justness of our rule and becoming ever more receptive towards our rule. We hope that these pro-Dutch feelings will spell a quick end to the rebellion in that region. We wish for the rebels to give in to our superior force, and give in. We are in control of nearly all rebel-controlled cities, and I believe the rebellion will end, at the very most, by the turn of the decade.

Lastly, I would like to assure the nobles that the Parliament plans will of course be implemented after the war ends, and thank them for their receptiveness toward those plans. It will bring equality to the land, and most likely prevent any rebellions in the future. This parliament will be modeled after the British system, with a house of commons and a house of lords, and will ensure better representation for both the nobles and the commoners. That will be all, thank you.



Edit: OOC: Keld, will the Belgian leaders be willing to surrender?
 
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Mexicans. Our nation stands at a crossroads. The USA has entered our territory and now we must fight to claim back what if rightfully ours. The choice is clear we must fight or give away our freedom forever. Do not give into American lies. Their nation is not one of hope and liberty. It is a tyranny of the Majority where the majority makes all the rules and forces everyone else to follow them. Look at them. The Blacks,the native Americans. They are oppressed by the Americans because they are not the Majority. And If America defeats us they will annex us into there corrupted union. Then we will slaves in our own lands for we will always be a minority in a Union with America. So we must fight hard to protect our freedom from the evil might of America. Freedom for Mexico must and will always come first. I offer Santa Anna and his new "Republic" a ceasefire for the Duration of the conflict with America and Encourage him to join us in striking back at American Imperialism before it destroys us and removes all the freedoms Mexicans fought for in the war of Independence. Do you want all those freedoms Mexicans died for to be all for nothing. Do you want there sacrifice to be in vain. Mexico Must stand Strong and united against the beast that Is America. Long Live Mexico.
 
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The recent advancements Sweden and Norway have made in the last year are great. No doubt will we make even more progress in the following years for the Union. We will continue to expand internally and continue to prosper.
 
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It has been a good year for Đại Nam. The beginning of our policy of Open Relations has been met with success - already, some Britishmen come to invest into the Empire, and thus raise the prosperity of all Việt. This has only confirmed the validity and success of the policy in my mind, and thus it is time to continue the policy further. It is clear that the Empire is of great economic potential both to European companies, and to we Việt. Yet few know of the country, for we seem small, and insignificant. Through one grand scheme, I shall change that, and thus bid Europe, and their finance, to follow into Đại Nam.

In order to bring Europe here, we must first go to Europe. And with that in mind, I now announce my intention to go on a great Tour of Europe, as sovereign of Đại Nam, in order to raise interest and awareness of the realm tot he Europeans, aswell as learn more of the Europeans and their sciences and more recent progresses. The tour shall cover the great powers of the World - first in Great Britain, with our arrival in London, before travelling north to inspect the growing industrial regions of York and Lancaster. Then, onto the mainland, and specifically, the capital of culture, Paris. Then, further east, into Germany, the Rhineland, and then through Bavaria, into the great architectural city of Vienna. Then finally, south, to Venice, where I and my delegates shall travel by sea back to our homeland. It shall be glorious trip indeed. I shall take with me a number of delegates of our Empire - from the court, from provinces, and from the faith in particular. We shall inspect and observe Europe, while telling them greatly of our homeland, and encouraging them to bring their monies and their industry.

In order to facilitate this Grand Tour, I do request to the national governments of the countries I shall be visiting, the nations of Great Britain, France, Prussia, Bavaria and Austria; that I be treated and welcomed as any other sovereign or head of state, and that I am well guided, informed, and introduced during my visit. Let me assure those governments now, I shall incur all expenses, provisions and other such concerns from my own Imperial Treasury, and they need not worry themselves with such petty concerns. Rather, I bid to them that they welcome me, as keen tourist and scholar, and as Emperor of Đại Nam. Goodbye, Hue!

明命, Ming Mang, Hoàng Đế of Đại Nam
 
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I agree wholeheartedly with my Mexican brothers, now is not the time for petty fighting amongst eachother when the true threat has emerged, the horrid Americans who preach freedom but who do not follow it! If we do not defeat them and make a point we are doomed to be oppressed by them for eternity, now is the time for unity and strength, now is the time to fight back the enemy!

~Antonio López de Santa Anna, President of Rio Grande and Commander of the Army of Liberation
 
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The Kingdom of Greece

I thank the National Convention for electing me to be the King of the Hellenes. I would like to soothe the fears of any Greek who is suspicious of me by stating that I have no intentions of ruling as my predecessor did. I will not act as an autocrat, but rather as a champion of the Greeks, a man whose only interest is watching out for the interests of his people. Once the constitution is set in place and a Parliament assembled, I will leave the acts of governance to them, only intervening when I believe that the politicians are working in their own self-interest, rather than that of the people.

~His Majesty George I, King of the Hellenes
 
Again, the veracity and ingenuity of the Scandinavian people astounds me! In my home country, the Danish Bill of Rights passed without incident, and soon will make the Danish Kingdom more stable and free; and the expansion of our fleet is a welcome thing. Lastly, the establishment of Flödhavn will bring in even more riches to our illustrious nation. Despite, the weakness and many flaws of Marshal Bernadotte, the people of Sweden and Norway continue to excel, and I applaud their efforts.

The recent news from Italy is mixed; I am pleased to see peace be restored between the Sicilians and His Holiness, but the continued fighting between the former and the Austrians and Sardinians is unfortunate, indeed, and I hope that this fighting can see a quick and bloodless end.

I also wish to congratulate the new King of the Hellenes on his nomination; I hope that his reign will be both long and fortuitous.

Of final note, I would like to offer the noble head of Dai Nam to visit Copenhagen during his European tour; thanks to our new trade outpost in the region, our two nations could begin trade with one another.


((Well Seek, you got your George I!))
 
The Imperial Court is outraged by the contemptible conduct of its civil servants. These officials are ostensibly the backbone of the Great Qing State; men of morality and character, literate in the multitudinous labours of Master Kong and his disciples. Yet we have heard that they wallow in excess and indolence, stuffing their bodies with corruption and allowing the work of state to lapse. This corruption shall never be tolerated. The Emperor of the Great Qing has been consumed by fury - a fury which shall in turn consume these malcontents. In the Nineteenth Year of Daoguang, there shall be a great and terrible purge, riding the Great Qing State of these parasitical deviants. Only once these despicable bacteria have been purged from the State system may the Empire of the Great Qing be restored to good health.

Now, on the coming of the Imperial Economic Congress on China, which is to be held in the fourth month of this year. The Emperor of the Great Qing wishes to clarify its content. This congress shall serve as showcase for the great economy of our boundless domain. All who attend shall be graciously granted privileges in this regard, specifically those of trade and commerce. We had planned to offer more substantial details as the congress commenced. But due to the lethargic reaction of our subordinate states, we believe it is prudent that this patent be released pre-emptively. Any state who dispatches an envoy to the Imperial Economic Congress on China shall be privy to the rewards issued in this memorial:

Patent of Jiangning

1. The Emperor of the Great Qing shall grant the undersigned states access to all the cities, ports and markets of China.
2. The Emperor of the Great Qing shall relax official restrictions on the import and movement of foreign goods and commerce.
3. The Emperor of the Great Qing shall grant subjects of the undersigned states commercial rights within China, namely the right to invest capital, create enterprise and hire workers.
3. The Emperor of the Great Qing shall receive ambassadors from all the undersigned nations, to be housed in the Legation Quarter of Capital Peking.

Lastly, the Emperor of the Great Qing is bemused by the announcement of his loyal servant, the King of Nanyue. It is a fact enshrined in history and practice that the Kingdom of Nanyue is a tributary state of the Empire of the Great Qing; therefore, it would be improper for the King of Nanyue to conduct diplomacy independent of his liege and overlord, the Celestial Emperor. All under Heaven is our domain, and relations between the peripheral states and those in union with the Central State must be conducted through the proper channels. We do not object to our loyal servant receiving envoys from abroad. These envoys, however, must first be assessed by the apparatus of the Central State before being granted leave to visit Nanyue. Therefore, we demand that the King of Nanyue withdraw his declaration, and that no peripheral state receive any envoy from the King of Nanyue without the explicit permission of the Imperial Court. Failure to abide by either of these edicts shall see the relevant parties prohibited from attending the Imperial Economic Congress on China.

~ His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of the Great Qing, Son of Heaven, Lord of Ten Thousand Years
 
OOC: Great update. How am I ahead of the US? IC will come later.

OOC: Great update indeed. I lost 1 stab, so my overall points lowered slightly, hence I went from 8th to 9th place. Though I did get a free state, which makes me HAPPIER than EVER.

IC to come, of course.

And If America defeats us they will annex us into there corrupted union. Then we will slaves in our own lands for we will always be a minority in a Union with America.

Wow, you're giving me a lot of ammunition, Thandros. ;)
 
OOC: Great update indeed. I lost 1 stab, so my overall points lowered slightly, hence I went from 8th to 9th place.
((Think you got it bad? Half my orders foundered and I slipped below Viet Nam in the league table. And that was with a +1 modifier, to boot.))
 
The Second Battle of Matamoros

Early January saw the signing of a cease-fire between President Guadalupe Victoria of the United States of Mexico and President Santa Anna of the Republic of the Rio Grande. The intention of the leaders signing the document was to face the threat of the United States of America. However, personal misgivings remained; Santa Anna's desire to rid Mexico of the "false government" and the Mexican Government's declaration of Santa Anna as traitor. Furthermore, the vitriolic campaigning by both sides against the other made the crease-fire very tenuous.

Things came to ahead in the end of January when the Mexican Army encamped itself next to Santa Anna's Army. While the commanders of the two armies were planning in Santa Anna's camp, a scuffle broke out between men from the two camps, one that had begun due to each side hurling insults at the other. The Mexicans yelling "Traitors" and Santa Anna's troops yelling "tyrants." This scuffle would transform into a full scale battle between the two sides.

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A scene from the battle

Upon noticing the commotion outside the command tent and assuming that the previous agreement was a ruse by the "false government," Santa Anna shot the Mexican Commander dead, and went outside to assume control of his troops. He then assumed command oh his troops and lead them against the Mexican camp. The result was a slaughter for both sides as when Santa Anna's troops charged into the Mexican camp, the powder dump for the camp exploded killing thousands of soldiers as shrapnel coursed across the battle field. [-3,000 Regulars Mexico, -10,000 Regulars Santa Anna]

GM Notes: You don't whip up your people into a vitriolic fervor one day and sign an armistice the next. Especially, when its immediately after a declaration of independence and you declare that your intention is to wipe out the opposition government.

Also, ALL Treaties have to be approved by a GM.

Additionally, the Belgium rebels will continue their fight.
 
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((It's a great update, Keld, and not just because I jumped fifty points! Hopefully anyone who's played Prussia in Victoria 2 gets the reference in my educational order and how I alt-historied it.))

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The Kingdom of Prussia


On behalf of His Royal Majesty Friedrich Wilhelm III, by the Grace of God King of Prussia, Margrave of Brandenburg, Duke of Silesia, Duke of Pommerania, and Prince of Neuchatel, with many other titles besides, I hereby issue the following proclamation:

It is my pleasure to announce that, following his receipt of a royal commission to serve as Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary from His Majesty King Friedrich Wilhelm III, the Kingdom of Prussia has dispatched Heinrich, Baron von Bülow, to serve as His Majesty's personal representative to the Empire of the Great Qing. As a veteran of the Napoleonic Wars and a respected diplomat in every European nation, we trust that Baron von Bülow will be successful in conveying our great regard for the Qing Emperor and his vast and prosperous realm. The Kingdom of Prussia looks forward to a productive summit and to a mutually beneficial relationship with the Great Qing.

~ Friedrich Ancillon, Foreign Minister
 
People of the Ottoman Empire! I would like to apologise for the lack of success of the education project and hope that those that benefited were happy with the results. The new equipment that was recently purchased for our army has massively improved it's fighting capability and it is well on it's way to being the shield of the Empire. I would also like to thank the men who spent the entirety of the last two years working on the document that will be the central pillar of our nation for years to come, the Document that will ensure the prosperity of this Empire and it's people into the future. I also announce that an Ottoman envoy will attend the Qing Conference in Jiangning.

His Imperial Majesty, Mahmud II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
 
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I, too, would like to invite the Emperor of Dai Nam to gist Amsterdam on his trip.