January 2044 Update:
Research Breakthroughs:
During 2043 the New European Union saw a Research Breakthrough and have unlocked further research into the TN category of Sensors and Control Systems.
- USAR and The Russian Federation remains the only two with unlocked Power and Propulsion category.
- NEU is the only with unlocked Sensors and Control Systems category.
- Weapons Research remain locked for everyone.
As always any investments made so far did increase the chances for unlocks in 2043 and for all following years until the category is unlocked. All chances will also gradually increase a small bit every year until all categories are eventually unlocked. Chance for unlocks were also slightly increased by the passing of
Resolution 0137: Asteroid Defense Shield [USAR]
As there isn't any TN technology available to supply weapons for the Defense Shield
Federation of Nations has invested a further 12 Trillion Eurodollars (1200 wealth) into a Weapons Technology Collaboration Program. This program will increase chances to unlock Energy Weapons category by 4 percentage points and Missile & Kinetic Weapons category by 2 percentage points for everyone all following years. The surge in research activities and collaboration will also mean any weapons research investment during 2044 will count for twice as much as normally.
Aid and invasions during 2043:
The Russian Federation:
• Medium amounts of Russian Aid sent Very Successfully to India, Solid Peacekeeping forces assigned. 3m pop & 4 CI gained
• Medium amounts of Russian Aid sent Successfully to China, Solid Peacekeeping forces assigned. 2m pop & 5 CI gained
A total of 5m pop, 10 CI gained by Russia.
United Socialist American Republic:
• Small amounts of USAR Aid sent to Australia, meeting resistance and ambushed by Militia. Locals worried about future USAR aggressions. 1m pop & 3 CI gained
• Large amounts of USAR Aid sent to Mexico with disastrous results, full scale Militia attack. 8 Trillion Eurodollars Aid reported raided. Locals worried about future
USAR aggressions. 2m pop & 5 CI gained
• Small amounts of USAR Aid sent to Western South-America. Locals worried about future USAR aggressions. 1m pop & 3 CI gained
• USAR Successful invasion of Eastern South-America. 8m pop gained, 3m pop flee as refugees. 22 CI gained, 2 lost to collateral damage. 1 Research Facility gained
A total of 12m pop, 33 CI gained, 1 Research Facility gained by USAR
New European Union:
• Small amounts of NEU Aid sent Successfully to the Middle East. Solid Peacekeeping forces assigned. 2m pop & 3 CI gained
• 1.5m refugees from South American conflicts makes their way to NEU
A total of 3.5m pop, 3 CI gained by NEU.
Pacific Commonwealth of Nations:
• Small amounts of PCN Aid sent Very Successfully to Australia, Solid Peacekeeping forces assigned and locals trusting the good intentions of the PCN.
2m pop & 6 CI gained.
• Large amounts of PCN Aid sent Successfully to India, locals trusting the good intentions of the PCN. 6m pop & 9 CI gained
• Large amounts of PCN Aid sent Successfully to China, locals trusting the good intentions of the PCN. 5m pop, 8 CI gained & 1 Research Facility gained
• 1.5m refugees from South American conflicts makes their way to PCN
A total of 14.5 million pop, 23 CI, 1 Research Facility gained by PCN
Federation of Nations:
• Small amounts of FoN Aid sent Successfully to Eastern Africa. Locals trustning the good intentions of the FoN. 5m pop & 3 CI gained
• Large amounts of FoN Aid sent to the Middle East meeting resistance. Locals trustning the good intentions of the FoN. 5m pop & 10 CI gained
A total of 10m pop, 13 CI gained by FoN
Aid investments, Ground Forces and map situation 1 Jan 2044:
The
United Socialist American Republic saw the most struggle, but also saw most of the progress after their army fought themselves bloody:
2043 Prestige changes:
• Russia 148, +1 Aid to China
• Russia 150, +2 Aid to India
• Pacific 172, +2 Aid to India
• Pacific 174, +2 Aid to China
• America 154, -1 Bloody combat with warlords in Mexico
• America 155, +1 Heroic defense of Aid to New Guinea
• Pacific 177, +3 Highest total Humanitarian Aid
• Europe 169, +4 Technological Breakthrough in Sensors
• Pacific 185, +8 First Colony on another major body
• Pacific 187, +2 First Survey Fighter launched
• Russia 153, +3 First TN Engine Fighter launched
• Europe 173, +4 First Duranium armored tank
• America 160, +5 Economic Miracle with +50% growth in GDP/Capita
• Russia 155, +2 Highest total Technology Investment
• Pacific 184, -3 Insufficient infrastructure on Luna causing unrest and embarrassing the leadership
• Pacific 183, -1 Reports of Military Policestate like situation makes democratic colonists on Luna worried. ( over 1 soldier per 100 population spotted on colony )
Current Prestige ( updated for Jan 2044 ):
• Russia: 155
• America: 160
• Europe: 173
• Pacific: 183
Overview of Economy:
Notable Events in the News during 2043:
• 11 January 2043 - Large protests and civil unrest breaks out all over the central Asian steppes in
The Russian Federation as most military forces last year were sent away to Iran, India and China leaving a single Infantry Regiment to cover most of Asia in order to keep enough forces and tanks left on the tense border with NEU. A train shipment of Gallicite is robbed with several tons of it reported traded on the black markets. Aid shipments to China of 3 Trillion Eurodollars (300 wealth) were also looted before they even left the country. Foreign involvement taking advantage of the security situation can't be ruled out. Fortunately the situation is quickly brought under control again as several Regiments of Garrisons and Infantry arrive from Iran.
• 24 January 2043 - Humanitarian Aid commitments this year drops slightly down to 115 Trillion Eurodollars (11500 wealth) spent by the 4 major Powers. In an effort to keep levels high and stabilize the Middle East the
Federation of Nations adds 25 Trillion (2500 wealth) worth of aid in addition to that.
• 4 February 2043 - The New Singapore Colony Ship from the
Pacific Commonwealth of Nations arrives in Mars orbit and make landfall founding humanity's first colony on another major planet. This is a monumental achievement and is celebrated globally, even if Russian and USAR engineers are remarking that they have ships in the design phase with 2:nd generation TN engines that can make the journey in a fraction of the time and carrying significantly more cargo and passengers.
• 20 February 2043 - At dawn a small fireball travelling at high speed and low altitude breaks almost all windows in Boston in the
United Socialist American Republic. The source remains unknown and fighter jets chasing it spark many conspiracy theories claiming aliens are responsible. The most plausible explanation is a classified high speed engine test of a second generation TN engine craft being developed in the USAR having a navigational fault or a rogue pilot defector heading for NEU or Russia.
• 29 March 2043 - Joint Naval Exercises between the
Pacific Commonwealth of Nations and
New European Union involving a total of 3 fleets are held in the Persian Gulf. Political analysts agree this is to be seen as a strong stance to deter further Russian expansion in the Middle East, the Indian Ocean or Africa. Federation of Nation diplomats voice their concerns about military force buildups so close to Dubai and urges to talks and de-escalation of the situation.
• 10 April 2043 - In a collaboration between the
Pacific Commonwealth of Nations and
New European Union the PCN Colony ship have established small colony outposts for both of them on Luna after it's return from Mars. Large numbers of Commonwealth Commercial Shipyard experts are also seen in the New European Union assisting them with construction of their first Commercial Shipyard Complex modelled after the PCN one, prioritizing the NEU Shipyard progress above that of their own Shipyard. Completion is expected already in November 2043 thanks to the assistance. It's evident to all observers that the two open powers have joined in close cooperation to commercialize space together.
• 3 May 2043 - Large freshly trained forces from the
United Socialist American Republic join the 1st USAR Armor Regiment in Venezuela to root out the violent warlords and ensure their aid reach the locals in need. They advance with rapid pace driving the Militia forces before them into the jungles. Most of the world and media see this escalation as regrettable but somewhat justified after the Militia attacks on USAR forces last year. USAR has launched an extensive propaganda campaign in support of these events which paints their forces as restoring order and welfare to a region plagued by poverty, violence and inequality.
• 19 May 2043 - The conflict spreads to Cuba and fighting also erupts around aid deliveries heading to Mexico City. 3 Militia Regiments from "Nuevo Reino Azteca" and "Frente de liberacion de los pueblos" join forces to engage in full out combat with the 3 Infantry Regiments present from
United Socialist American Republic. This quickly devolves into the bloodiest fighting seen since WW3, Reports are heavily classified but according to fiercely denied rumors some units on both side lost as much half their men.
• 28 May 2043 - Papuan clans territory in New Guinea ambush an aid delivery guarded by 2nd USAR Armor Regiment and supported by a full Airwing of the USAR Airforce.
United Socialist American Republic decorate Fighter pilot Freya Mccarthy as a Hero of the Republic after having strafed 25 militia, knocked out 3 vehicles and a HQ. USAR Propaganda lets the world know that less than 100 of their brave soldiers perished and the clans withdrew after having suffered over 4000 killed. The locals in Papua and the Clans are worried the events and violence will escalate like in South America. Neutral observers speculate if USAR might have stretched their forces and aid too thin trying to cover all of the South- Central Americas, Caribbean and Papua/South Pacific Islands.
• 1 June 2043 - Following the rising tensions and passing of
"Resolution 0137: Asteroid Defense Shield" the
Federation of Nations found it's two new branches, the
PEACEKEEPING CORPS and the
ORBITAL DEFENCE CORPS, tasked with providing protection on Earth and in Orbit "for all of Humanity". A total of 24 Trillion Eurodollars (2400 wealth) is invested, much of which is expected to result in open contracts to help expand it's ground and space forces the following years.
• 17 June 2043 - After following the close race in Media the
Pacific Commonwealth of Nations becomes the first nation to commission a survey fighter by less than a months margin. It sets a course for Mars. Within 2 months NEU and Russia also have their first Survey fighters of their own in operation, and the Russian model earns fame for being the first fighter with TN Engines. The NEU craft is the slowest with 47km/s speed in exchange for longer range and smaller size, PCNs craft going 250km/s using conventional engines as well and the Russian craft is tracked on sensors going over 400km/s.
• 4 July 2043 - Scientists from the PCN finish their last installation of TN supercomputers in the
United Socialist American Republic at the Massachusetts Public Bureau of Technology. These efforts provides much needed assistance to the USAR in the area of simulations and TN physics research. It's estimated this will speed up USAR research efficiency by as much 20% and boost simulating advanced TN Engine heat and mass flow ratios.
• 12 September 2043 - The
Open Minerals Market Exchange (OMME) inaugurate their new trading Hub located in Sri Lanka, a central location with ports from NEU, Russia and PCN all nearby. USAR diplomats voice concerns over the locations choice being so far from them but get swift reassurances an international airport will soon be ready for traffic. It's promised to be capable of handling TN minerals trade using the
Boeing ...sorry Raihan Robotics 797 Futureliner Freightmodel. The hub enjoys a great success with trades from major powers alone totaling 65.4 Trillion Eurodollars (6540 wealth) being handled by the OMME during 2043.
• 21 September 2043 - The
New European Union unveils the Eurotank III, it's the first combat vehicle in full Duranium Armor well aligned with proper European tradition of putting quality first. Suggestions from loud central European minorities that it should be named after a cat instead is ignored. The tank model enters serial production directly.
• 26 September 2043 - Two new Colony Ships of a slightly improved New Singapore Class design are launched by the
Pacific Commonwealth of Nations, the New Hiroshima heading for Mercury and the Inawashiro is tasked with shutteling colonists to their now rapidly growing Shingetsu Colony on Luna.
• 11 November 2043 - Thanks to the gloriously successful reforms carried out by the Commendants, a focus on building up the Financial sector as well as appointing Declan Reid as Governor the
United Socialist American Republic manage to increase the USAR GDP/Capita with a stunning +50% providing masses of wealth to the loyal and crime free population. Outside sources accuse them of raiding the warlords and populations coffers in Mexico and South America, but that must surely just be empty lies and slander.
• 4 December 2043 - As the Luna Colony of
Pacific Commonwealth of Nations reaches 80'000 inhabitants with only infrastructure enough for 60'000 conditions worsen and due to oversights in planning no more habitats (infrastructure) is available. Oxygen and water are rationed, and those who can make their way back to Earth on smaller civilian space rated vehicles do so. CS Inawashiro is redirected to the Mars colony instead of sending more colonists to Luna. There are reports of civil unrest and protests but they are dealt with swiftly by a large numbers of Garrison military units present. This debacle in planning and overreach is a hit to the otherwise stellar prestige of the PCN.
Resolutions and Voting:
3 Votes were held in the Federation of Nations and all 3 Resolutions were Enacted.
"Resolution 0137: Asteroid Defense Shield" [USAR]
The Federation of Nations is tasked to cooperate with Nations and Private Companies to Research, Develop and Build a Long range Nuclear Missile Defense system for the primary purpose of engaging any asteroid that should be heading dangerously close to Earth or the Moon. It will also develop a network of armed point defense satellites and ground formations to assist with cleaning up debris or fragments from an Asteroid detonation that may threaten Earth or the Moon. ( GM Note: This investment should also help promote research into propulsion, sensor and weapons technology and give a very small increase in the chance of unlocking & spreading new technology. It also allow construction/conversion of a maximum of 20 ordnance factories on Earth without risking losing prestige ).
[ Proposed in 2041 - Stalled 2042 - Ratified by 4-0 vote in 2043 ]
"Resolution 0139B: Limitations to Ground Forces" [NEU]
No nation may deploy more than 40 Regiments or 400’000 tons of Ground Forces in total on Earth, Doing so will result in fines of 30% annual wealth income per year until forces are disarmed or moved off earth.
Amendment A - The Russian Federation may for each Garrison Regiment in service up to a limit of 10 build an additional Garrison Regiment, to a total of 100k tons of additional ground forces. A Garrison Regiment is here defined as a formation of light Infantry massing 10k tons in total and possessing no heavy weapons (anti tank, personal or anti air), combat vehicles (IFVs and AFVs)
[ Proposed in 2041 -Ratified by 3-1 vote in 2043 ]
"Resolution 0141 Collaboration with non-profit aid organisations" [PCN]
Talks with both International Red Cross and FoNHCR have led to the conclusion that access to refugee camps, and transparency in refugee treatment is quite lacking. This resolution is mostly a formality, but each nation commits to allow free access to accredited Non-Profit Organizations and News Media Organizations in their aid efforts. This assures transparency that the treatment of population receiving aid actually is to the benefit of the people. Technically it gives each member nation visibility on if any and how many peacekeeping forces are present in any region and which Nation is controlling said forces.
[ Proposed in 2042 - Ratified by 3-0 vote in 2043 ]