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I've always wanted to see how the Free States of America event chain worked. I'm surprised you don't get cores on West Virginia, though.
Great AAR thus far, subscribed. I'm interested in seeing what paths you'll take as a liberally minded nation. Wars in the name of spreading liberty, perhaps?
Chapter 10 - Building a Nation
The citizens of the North have left our union, and after a bloody war, they remain independent. Rather than dwelling on the past, we must look to the future. The North left behind a confederation of states, devoted to the promotion of true economic freedom. We must embrace this confederation, for it is the Union we have left.
-excerpt from the Declaration of Confederation, 1877
The citizens of the North have left our union, and after a bloody war, they remain independent. Rather than dwelling on the past, we must look to the future. The North left behind a confederation of states, devoted to the promotion of true economic freedom. We must embrace this confederation, for it is the Union we have left.
-excerpt from the Declaration of Confederation, 1877
Free American citizens everywhere celebrate their independence.
The emergency draft, which provided so many soldiers for the war effort, is ended. Veterans return to the factories.
With the War of Secession over, policy makers debate about the voting system the Free States should have. The end result is a massive reform.
After Mexico wins its war with the USA and Guatemala, American law makers meet in Washington. They continue the Constitutional Convention, which was interrupted by the secession of the North. Without the abolitionist roadblocks presented by the Northern representatives, progress is quick. The American government issues the Declaration of Confederation, which among other things, dissolved the Union, founded the Confederate States of America, assured slavery's place in the new nation, moved the capital away from the border to Richmond, Virginia, and renounced all claims on the Northern states.
The political system is further reformed.
The loss of Southern and Western raw materials was rough on the industries of the North. Suddenly, materials needed to keep the industries running were in short supply, plunging the economy into recession.
The North German Federation finishes construction on the Kiel Canal.
Elections begin. A coalition of the Liberal and Anarcho-Liberal parties result in a Republican victory.
The Free State government publicly supports anti-slavery movements within the CSA (You can also see that the CSA bought Alaska).
With immigration high, legislation is passed, protecting the rights of minorities.
With the truce with the CSA ending soon, the men of the FSA are mobilized preemptively.
A new era in military technology begins...
With the truce over, The Free States declare war on the Confederate States. The cited reason was for the liberation of Maryland and Delaware, two regions considered core to the Free States. However, urged by war hawks in the Free States, it was not long until more goals were added.
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And we are marching off to war again! The Confederacy cannot be allowed to live in peace while they control my cores!
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Nice. After Maryland and Delaware are you looking to annex towards the south or west?
And does the Confederacy still get bonuses to immigration?
And does the Confederacy still get bonuses to immigration?
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Chapter 11 - The War of Liberation
The conflict that he heralded he looks from heaven to view,
On the army of the Free States with its flag red, white and blue.
And heaven shall ring with anthems o’er the deed they mean to do,
For his soul is marching on.
- "John Brown's Body", Free American marching song
The conflict that he heralded he looks from heaven to view,
On the army of the Free States with its flag red, white and blue.
And heaven shall ring with anthems o’er the deed they mean to do,
For his soul is marching on.
- "John Brown's Body", Free American marching song
A telegram arrives from Mexico City, informing the FSA that Mexico will be aiding in the struggle. This would be crucial to the war effort.
Early in the war, considerable gains are made in the east very quickly. FS forces advance on Washington, and engage a Slaver army. While not the capital of the Confederacy, Washington remained an important target due to its history.
The Confederate army is forced out of Washington. This army would be pursued and destroyed in Virginia.
The 55 western counties of Virginia are seized. While the Free States have no claim on these lands, the Free American government announces that they will be incorporated into the Free States after the war. While no real reason was given for this planned annexation, many suspect it was because it would infuriate Richmond (In game terms, I used the CB which I get on all Confederate held land. I didn't want to use it in the first war, but this makes the borders look nicer).
In a more predictable move, the FSA government announces that Kentucky will also be annexed.
Washington DC is captured as Richmond is besieged.
Soon after, Richmond falls. The Confederate Government is found to have fled.
In the West, a Confederate army is forced out of Missouri. While a victory, the mass graves fabricated after the battle prove it to be a bloody one.
The State of Iowa, a Free American core, is captured. Its eventual annexation is announced.
A Confederate attack is repulsed in Missouri.
The states of Missouri and Wisconsin are captured, and are planned to be annexed.
The Confederacy gives in after their defeat is evident. Mexican and Free American lines meet Missouri and Kansas, cutting off contact with the West. The Confederacy cedes all of the territory claimed by the Free Americans, and begins to lick its wounds. Now all Free American core provinces are under Free American control. Despite this, many doubt that peace will ever be lasting while the Confederacy holds slaves...
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Well, that war was much easier than it should have been, For some reason, the Confederacy never mobilized, and they used most of their troops against Mexico. There were battles you didn't see, but the troops involved only accounted for about 40% of their total forces. Nevertheless, this is a great victory.
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Nice, I'm surprised you were able to survive (and thrive, apparently) as the FSA. In all but one PDM game I've played, the FSA has rebelled and gotten crushed.
SotV: I couldn't get them to drop their war goal, I just didn't ask for it in the peace deal. Texas has one of the highest populations of the Confederacy, and I would prefer to have those soldiers, rather than a foreign nation that can fall to rebels at any moment.
EDIT: I have enough material for 2 more updates. Expect one later today.
EDIT: I have enough material for 2 more updates. Expect one later today.
Chapter 12 - A New Era
When our fair nation was born, it was in the defense of everything we hold dear. We fought for a home for free people everywhere. Now that we have that home secure, we must expand it to include all Americans, both Free and Confederate. We must fight to emancipate, in order to bring true liberty and justice for all!
- Excerpt from the presidential address to Congress, regarding war against the Confederacy - 1888
When our fair nation was born, it was in the defense of everything we hold dear. We fought for a home for free people everywhere. Now that we have that home secure, we must expand it to include all Americans, both Free and Confederate. We must fight to emancipate, in order to bring true liberty and justice for all!
- Excerpt from the presidential address to Congress, regarding war against the Confederacy - 1888
Elections begin, and recently liberated Confederates experience decent elections for the first time.
During the elections, socialist arguments gain ground.
The election ends in a liberal victory.
Laws restricting child labor are passed.
The Free Americans begin to develop something instrumental to every country: a national identity.
The World's Fair begins in Richmond. Philadelphia made a bid to host, however it was not chosen.
Immigrants are educated in the Free American way.
The European aristocracy is more impressed with Southern shows of chivalry and gantry, rather than Northern shows of free thought and actions.
In addition to immigration, natural population growth is high.
Immigration rates explode in Canada and the FSA, while in the Confederacy it is almost non-existent.
Scientists from all across the world flock to the Free States.
An official census is conducted.
Free Market-supporting fanatics raid the embassy of the North German Federation, a communist nation.
North German officials accuse the Free American government of supporting the raid, claiming it as a casus belli for war. Despite the big talk, no war comes.
With the truce with the Confederates nearly over, the reserve forces are mobilized. Many wonder if this is merely for self defense, or if it is for something greater...
Increasing Free American influence in Madagascar leads to the annexation of the island (because why not? :blush
Free American intentions are for mobilization are soon clear. In a speech to Congress, the Free American president declares that the mission of the Free American nation is to liberate the enslaved of the continent, and asks Congress to declare war on the Confederacy. The vote is unanimous for war. A new era in American history began, the Emancipation Wars.
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The casus belli I used was for Virginia, but that is, of course, not all I am taking.
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