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Yeah! Hold your breath guys!
EDIT: This is from Eon's save right, and we are ignoring vidmizz' save?
EDIT: This is from Eon's save right, and we are ignoring vidmizz' save?
Thanks! And a note to everyone: I'll try not to come close to destroying Hedjaz as last time! 
Edit: Where's your save btw? Can't find it on the thread. Can you link it?
Edit: Where's your save btw? Can't find it on the thread. Can you link it?
It should still be on page 14, but if you're having trouble viewing it, here's the link again:Thanks! And a note to everyone: I'll try not to come close to destroying Hedjaz as last time!
Edit: Where's your save btw? Can't find it on the thread. Can you link it?
http://www.mediafire.com/download/6mx6jz7dfmv1m05/Hedjaz1673_02_05.eu3
And on a side note, I'd reeaally recommend getting our legitimacy up. Royal marriages and grand marshalls are your friend. You might experience some badboy wars, but you should be okay once we have legitimacy again. I'll shut up now.
Thanks again! RMs will be priority. Hopefully this won't be devastating as last time I ruled
YAY! I completed a moderately successful reign, with some negatives of course, but nothing compared to the violent trainwreck that was my last turn!!! Link coming soon.
Yeah. I'm going to reserve a post now and set it up tonight. Things have been busy, but my excuse seems a bit worn out at this point.
The Somewhat Glorious Reign of Qa'it Hawashim
February 5, 1673 - April 30, 1700
Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7yuqpsnw3d348hs/Hedjaz1700_04_30.eu3
Qa'it Hawashim rose to the Hedjazi throne on February 5, 1673, in a period of unrest and instability, which was nothing new to the Hedjazi people and government. The country was a target for nearly everyone. Qa'it had little legitimacy in his name, further aiding the international infamy of Hedjaz.
In addition, many parts of the country, especially Iraq and Africa, began seriously doubting Qa'it's rule. Full scale rebellion was a heavy reality for the government.
By September of 1673, many African, Levant, and Indochinese provinces were in a state of rebellion, with Alexandria being the home to a Pretender to the throne.
Two years after Qa'it's ascension, February 5, 1675, the country began falling to the rebels. Qa'it wisely avoided a devastating war with the Ottomans and Omanese.
By October 30 of the same year, the situation continued to worsen. To make matters worse, Qa'it was still regarded as a false Sultan and his legitimacy was still in ruins.
Hope seemed lost by May 15 of 1676, when even the rebels began fighting each other. Peasants killing nationalists. Nationalists killing Pretenders. Pretenders killing Pretenders. Peasants killing Peasants (well, that was normal).
The army did the best they could, but to no avail, as by December of 1677 much of the country was in full scale revolt. Qa'it and his government fled to Cyprus to escape the carnage and massive chaos.
The now Cypriot-Hedjazi government was given yet another scare when in late 1679 Syria declared independence. Cyprus was literally off the coast of the new country, and could easily be conquered if the Syrians had a chance to build any sort of navy and army.
However, fears were quickly dropped when the Hedjazi army quickly swept in and occupied Syria. Annexation occurred shortly after and the Syrian nation was soon put into the past. The Government quickly re-established themselves on the mainland.
Simultaneously, the Hedjazi entered their first war under Qa'it, this time in the form of a war declared by the Armenians.
The Omanese and probably the Ottomans joined in, despite Qa'it's efforts to avoid such an occurence.
To continually make matters worse, the Mamelukians once more revolted and declared independence.
By 1681, the national state began improving. The war with the Ottomans and Omanese was over and Qa'it decided to allow the Mamelukians their indepence.
By 1683, Qa'it's legitimacy was greatly aiding the country towards recovery. All of mainland Hedjaz was free of rebellion.
The Mamelukes entered an alliance and royal marriage. with the Hedjazi, opening a lucrative throughway for vassalization.
Things truly started to quiet down for the Hedjaz. Except of course things did not. In 1686, Hedjaz founds itself fighting two wars, one against the Ottomans (again) and another against the Indian supernation of Vijayanagar.
Knowing a war on two fronts can be particularly devastating, Qa'it opted for a small concession towards the Indians. They would receive the Sind, while Hedjaz would retain the maritime Kutch for a period of peace and cordiality.
The war with the Ottomans quickly ended with a White Peace. Soon after, Qa'it incorporated his only Turkish vassal in the region, giving the Hedjazi a foothold in Asia minor, and thus a foothold in Europe. The next twenty years were quiet, with Qa'it enjoying the splendor of the prosperous Hedjazi Sultanate and laughing at the disaster that was Europe.
Alas, all good things come to an end. Qa'it came to an end on April 30, 1700. To which his 48 year old brother Sa'id assumed the throne. He may be old but goddamn look at those stats...
This is the end of Qa'it Hawashim's story. One of the more successful rulers of Hedjaz, especially compared to the mad, stupid Sultan Mubarak of the 1500s. On his deathbed, Qa'it "the Compromiser" and "the Sultan who didn't really do much to halt anyone from taking land." had a few words. Among them were: "Pls vassalize the Mamelukes even tho we're nice to them lmao. Also pls update my tumblr and get them to make a TV show about me. Bye." A note was found by his bedside, most likely written by him. "Also maybe let the Indians do whatever they want. They kinda seem crazy and willing to do anything so yeah.
February 5, 1673 - April 30, 1700
Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7yuqpsnw3d348hs/Hedjaz1700_04_30.eu3
Qa'it Hawashim rose to the Hedjazi throne on February 5, 1673, in a period of unrest and instability, which was nothing new to the Hedjazi people and government. The country was a target for nearly everyone. Qa'it had little legitimacy in his name, further aiding the international infamy of Hedjaz.
In addition, many parts of the country, especially Iraq and Africa, began seriously doubting Qa'it's rule. Full scale rebellion was a heavy reality for the government.
By September of 1673, many African, Levant, and Indochinese provinces were in a state of rebellion, with Alexandria being the home to a Pretender to the throne.
Two years after Qa'it's ascension, February 5, 1675, the country began falling to the rebels. Qa'it wisely avoided a devastating war with the Ottomans and Omanese.
By October 30 of the same year, the situation continued to worsen. To make matters worse, Qa'it was still regarded as a false Sultan and his legitimacy was still in ruins.
Hope seemed lost by May 15 of 1676, when even the rebels began fighting each other. Peasants killing nationalists. Nationalists killing Pretenders. Pretenders killing Pretenders. Peasants killing Peasants (well, that was normal).
The army did the best they could, but to no avail, as by December of 1677 much of the country was in full scale revolt. Qa'it and his government fled to Cyprus to escape the carnage and massive chaos.
The now Cypriot-Hedjazi government was given yet another scare when in late 1679 Syria declared independence. Cyprus was literally off the coast of the new country, and could easily be conquered if the Syrians had a chance to build any sort of navy and army.
However, fears were quickly dropped when the Hedjazi army quickly swept in and occupied Syria. Annexation occurred shortly after and the Syrian nation was soon put into the past. The Government quickly re-established themselves on the mainland.
Simultaneously, the Hedjazi entered their first war under Qa'it, this time in the form of a war declared by the Armenians.
The Omanese and probably the Ottomans joined in, despite Qa'it's efforts to avoid such an occurence.
To continually make matters worse, the Mamelukians once more revolted and declared independence.
By 1681, the national state began improving. The war with the Ottomans and Omanese was over and Qa'it decided to allow the Mamelukians their indepence.
By 1683, Qa'it's legitimacy was greatly aiding the country towards recovery. All of mainland Hedjaz was free of rebellion.
The Mamelukes entered an alliance and royal marriage. with the Hedjazi, opening a lucrative throughway for vassalization.
Things truly started to quiet down for the Hedjaz. Except of course things did not. In 1686, Hedjaz founds itself fighting two wars, one against the Ottomans (again) and another against the Indian supernation of Vijayanagar.
Knowing a war on two fronts can be particularly devastating, Qa'it opted for a small concession towards the Indians. They would receive the Sind, while Hedjaz would retain the maritime Kutch for a period of peace and cordiality.
The war with the Ottomans quickly ended with a White Peace. Soon after, Qa'it incorporated his only Turkish vassal in the region, giving the Hedjazi a foothold in Asia minor, and thus a foothold in Europe. The next twenty years were quiet, with Qa'it enjoying the splendor of the prosperous Hedjazi Sultanate and laughing at the disaster that was Europe.
Alas, all good things come to an end. Qa'it came to an end on April 30, 1700. To which his 48 year old brother Sa'id assumed the throne. He may be old but goddamn look at those stats...
This is the end of Qa'it Hawashim's story. One of the more successful rulers of Hedjaz, especially compared to the mad, stupid Sultan Mubarak of the 1500s. On his deathbed, Qa'it "the Compromiser" and "the Sultan who didn't really do much to halt anyone from taking land." had a few words. Among them were: "Pls vassalize the Mamelukes even tho we're nice to them lmao. Also pls update my tumblr and get them to make a TV show about me. Bye." A note was found by his bedside, most likely written by him. "Also maybe let the Indians do whatever they want. They kinda seem crazy and willing to do anything so yeah.
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Well at least you held on :laugh:
And you didn't have to resort to dirty tricks :glare:
Grr, Mamluks must die. And I seriously freaking hate Oman.
And you didn't have to resort to dirty tricks :glare:
Grr, Mamluks must die. And I seriously freaking hate Oman.
Note: I was going to post this directly in the AAR, but I figured I'd put it here in case anyone needed to make changes first.
The Reign of Muhammad V Hawashim, the Reformer
Regency: July 13, 1630 - September 14
Reign: September 14, 1634 - February 2, 1673
Throughout his childhood, Muhammad had seen his father conquer first one land and the another, and with each victory came more and more riches from new lands. Grapes from Cyprus, ancient relics from Egypt, and exotic spiced foods from the sultanate’s eastern holdings flowed into Hedjaz during Ali’s reign, and Muhammad soon developed a passion for all things foreign. His xenophilia in turn led him to be interested in the nation’s government at an early age, and his father gladly taught him the basics of ruling the distant lands Muhammad so loved.
The close bond between Ali and his son made the monarch’s death that much more painful. Thankfully his passing was anticipated, and a faithful regency council had already been established to guide Muhammad. They were a conservative group whose main goal was to improve the many relations that had been soured by Ali’s conquests, but they were also willing to allow Muhammad to push some domestic reforms. The most successful of these changes was an expansion of the nobility. While Ali had radically advanced the infrastructure and technology of the nation, many members of the court still supported a return to the old days. To weaken the position of these reactionaries and secure the funds necessary to pass further reforms, Muhammad proposed the sale of titles to merchants loyal to the throne.
After his coronation, Ali began to put his new wealth to use. To further strengthen the cultural and technological advancements of his father's reign, he created a system of public schools run by local mosques so that every Hedjazi child would grow up with both a superior education and an understanding of the nation's unique place in the world. A special university was also built in the holy city of Mecca that would help transform the brightest students in the sultanate into the leaders of tomorrow.
Meanwhile, with the help of Yayha Farhat, his father's master of the mint, Muhammad managed to slash inflation and later dismantle the Hedjazi National Bank. While once necessary, the bank proved cumbersome and outdated in the face of new monetary policies, and its removal allowed for fresh ideas to be implemented in the country. At the same time, Muhammad drastically expanded the royal fleet and instituted a system of impressment to create a navy capable of projecting Hedjazi power throughout the Indian Ocean. He also consolidated Pegu into Hedjaz proper to strengthen the eastern reach of the sultanate.
Farhat proved his worth to Hedjaz, but some of the other advisers remaining from Ali's reign proved to be less valuable. After Farhat's death, Mahommad cleansed his council of unfit courtiers and promoted a new native intelligentsia to his inner circle including the famous Mansour brothers and Mushin Taleb, one of the first graduates of the Holy University of Mecca who proved to be a master of international politics.
This new council proved invaluable as Muhammad turned his eye to the outside world. He still remembered the riches his father had won for the nation, and he wanted to earn his own legacy by conquering new lands. Moreover, he had taken a keen interest in the expansionism of the Europeans, and he believed that to compete with them, Hedjaz would need to secure its own network of trade hubs to protect its economy. And so Muhammad turned his attention toward the east where the remnants of the Timurid Empire still raided and pillaged, and where the Persian menace slowly nurtured its strength. Both enemies had access to valuable spices not found even in Pegu, and treasure unending was said to flow through the city of Hormuz. By convincing the nobles who had only recently acquired their status through wealth that even more money could be made in the east, Muhammad's advisers gained the political support to invade Persia. The initial invasion proved to be a great success, and while some nobles worried about the clout of Muhammad's council, they quickly proved their competency.
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After four years of war, Hedjaz proved victorious. While some wished to annex the entirety of Persia, Muhammad recognized that he only needed to control a small area to monopolized Persia's riches. He carved out a region including Laristan and the great market of Hormuz, forced the foolish ruler of Baluchistan into servitude as the price of joining in the war, and let the wretched Persian dogs govern the rest of their unruly people.
The war proved highly beneficial for Hedjaz. As newfound wealth flooded in across the nation, Muhammad pushed even more reforms. He created new libraries and centers of religious study and reorganized the army. While his father had managed to bring European weapons to Hedjaz, Muhammad used foreign advisors to transform the old Hedjazi regiment into a group of modern warriors indistinguishable from the Spanish tercio that had once terrorized the region.
The ruler of Saruhan was so impressed by Hedjaz's glory that they begged for the hand of one of Muhammad's daughters and later for a military alliance. Some years later he offered them protection from the Ottomans in exchange for an oath of fealty, and they accepted.
Hedjaz had peace for a time, but eventually Muhammad's gaze turned eastward once again. Vijayanagar had grown strong over the years, and its position between the two ends of the sultanate made it a potential threat. Even more importantly, its wealth was a tempting target to the merchant nobles of the court. After studying Vijayanagar's fleet, Muhammad decided it was time to test the new navy that he had spent so long creating.
This second war proved to be far longer and bloodier than the campaign against the Persians. Nevertheless, Hedjaz persevered, and one of Vijayanagar's lackeys, the foolish king of Manipur, soon swore fealty to Hedjaz at the tip of a sword.
The enormous scale of the war required a radical redesign of military leadership. While armies before had been divided between the king himself and one or two trusted generals, Muhammad now commissioned numerous new leaders to take the fight to the enemy. To fill the seats in this new expanded hierarchy and take advantage of the constant combat experience, a system of battlefield commissions was created.
However, there were some complications during the war. Various pretenders and peasants tried to cause mayhem at home, and a covert attempt to expand Baluchistan during the conflict actually ended in half of the vassal state being lost some years after peace was restored.
Nevertheless, Muhhamad was victorious, and while the nation's manpower had taken a heavy toll, Hedjaz now controlled a special economic zone in India, and Vijayanagar had been forced to release a number of smaller kingdoms it had unlawfully occupied.
Again Muhammad took advantage of peace to reform the nation. Ethiopia joined Hedjaz proper, a new judiciary system was established, and new colonies expanded in the Philippines and Nubia.
It was a good time for the nation. While Muhammad's few detractors called him the Miser in reference to his economic policies, most knew him as Muhammad the Merchant King, and history remembers him as Muhammad the Reformer. Unfortunately, however, this success came at a price. The sultan had devoted so much of his life to his work that he had little time for his wives, and his only son, Qa'it, was rumored to be a bastard. While Muhammad loved his son and knew he would prove to be a competent ruler, his advisers had less faith in the heir and his legitimacy. Before dying of a mysterious fever, he urged Qa'it to prepare for a new struggle against Vijayanagar, and he begged his councilors to guide his son well.
The Reign of Muhammad V Hawashim, the Reformer
Regency: July 13, 1630 - September 14
Reign: September 14, 1634 - February 2, 1673
Throughout his childhood, Muhammad had seen his father conquer first one land and the another, and with each victory came more and more riches from new lands. Grapes from Cyprus, ancient relics from Egypt, and exotic spiced foods from the sultanate’s eastern holdings flowed into Hedjaz during Ali’s reign, and Muhammad soon developed a passion for all things foreign. His xenophilia in turn led him to be interested in the nation’s government at an early age, and his father gladly taught him the basics of ruling the distant lands Muhammad so loved.
The close bond between Ali and his son made the monarch’s death that much more painful. Thankfully his passing was anticipated, and a faithful regency council had already been established to guide Muhammad. They were a conservative group whose main goal was to improve the many relations that had been soured by Ali’s conquests, but they were also willing to allow Muhammad to push some domestic reforms. The most successful of these changes was an expansion of the nobility. While Ali had radically advanced the infrastructure and technology of the nation, many members of the court still supported a return to the old days. To weaken the position of these reactionaries and secure the funds necessary to pass further reforms, Muhammad proposed the sale of titles to merchants loyal to the throne.
After his coronation, Ali began to put his new wealth to use. To further strengthen the cultural and technological advancements of his father's reign, he created a system of public schools run by local mosques so that every Hedjazi child would grow up with both a superior education and an understanding of the nation's unique place in the world. A special university was also built in the holy city of Mecca that would help transform the brightest students in the sultanate into the leaders of tomorrow.
Meanwhile, with the help of Yayha Farhat, his father's master of the mint, Muhammad managed to slash inflation and later dismantle the Hedjazi National Bank. While once necessary, the bank proved cumbersome and outdated in the face of new monetary policies, and its removal allowed for fresh ideas to be implemented in the country. At the same time, Muhammad drastically expanded the royal fleet and instituted a system of impressment to create a navy capable of projecting Hedjazi power throughout the Indian Ocean. He also consolidated Pegu into Hedjaz proper to strengthen the eastern reach of the sultanate.
Farhat proved his worth to Hedjaz, but some of the other advisers remaining from Ali's reign proved to be less valuable. After Farhat's death, Mahommad cleansed his council of unfit courtiers and promoted a new native intelligentsia to his inner circle including the famous Mansour brothers and Mushin Taleb, one of the first graduates of the Holy University of Mecca who proved to be a master of international politics.
This new council proved invaluable as Muhammad turned his eye to the outside world. He still remembered the riches his father had won for the nation, and he wanted to earn his own legacy by conquering new lands. Moreover, he had taken a keen interest in the expansionism of the Europeans, and he believed that to compete with them, Hedjaz would need to secure its own network of trade hubs to protect its economy. And so Muhammad turned his attention toward the east where the remnants of the Timurid Empire still raided and pillaged, and where the Persian menace slowly nurtured its strength. Both enemies had access to valuable spices not found even in Pegu, and treasure unending was said to flow through the city of Hormuz. By convincing the nobles who had only recently acquired their status through wealth that even more money could be made in the east, Muhammad's advisers gained the political support to invade Persia. The initial invasion proved to be a great success, and while some nobles worried about the clout of Muhammad's council, they quickly proved their competency.
After four years of war, Hedjaz proved victorious. While some wished to annex the entirety of Persia, Muhammad recognized that he only needed to control a small area to monopolized Persia's riches. He carved out a region including Laristan and the great market of Hormuz, forced the foolish ruler of Baluchistan into servitude as the price of joining in the war, and let the wretched Persian dogs govern the rest of their unruly people.
The war proved highly beneficial for Hedjaz. As newfound wealth flooded in across the nation, Muhammad pushed even more reforms. He created new libraries and centers of religious study and reorganized the army. While his father had managed to bring European weapons to Hedjaz, Muhammad used foreign advisors to transform the old Hedjazi regiment into a group of modern warriors indistinguishable from the Spanish tercio that had once terrorized the region.
The ruler of Saruhan was so impressed by Hedjaz's glory that they begged for the hand of one of Muhammad's daughters and later for a military alliance. Some years later he offered them protection from the Ottomans in exchange for an oath of fealty, and they accepted.
Hedjaz had peace for a time, but eventually Muhammad's gaze turned eastward once again. Vijayanagar had grown strong over the years, and its position between the two ends of the sultanate made it a potential threat. Even more importantly, its wealth was a tempting target to the merchant nobles of the court. After studying Vijayanagar's fleet, Muhammad decided it was time to test the new navy that he had spent so long creating.
This second war proved to be far longer and bloodier than the campaign against the Persians. Nevertheless, Hedjaz persevered, and one of Vijayanagar's lackeys, the foolish king of Manipur, soon swore fealty to Hedjaz at the tip of a sword.
The enormous scale of the war required a radical redesign of military leadership. While armies before had been divided between the king himself and one or two trusted generals, Muhammad now commissioned numerous new leaders to take the fight to the enemy. To fill the seats in this new expanded hierarchy and take advantage of the constant combat experience, a system of battlefield commissions was created.
However, there were some complications during the war. Various pretenders and peasants tried to cause mayhem at home, and a covert attempt to expand Baluchistan during the conflict actually ended in half of the vassal state being lost some years after peace was restored.
Nevertheless, Muhhamad was victorious, and while the nation's manpower had taken a heavy toll, Hedjaz now controlled a special economic zone in India, and Vijayanagar had been forced to release a number of smaller kingdoms it had unlawfully occupied.
Again Muhammad took advantage of peace to reform the nation. Ethiopia joined Hedjaz proper, a new judiciary system was established, and new colonies expanded in the Philippines and Nubia.
It was a good time for the nation. While Muhammad's few detractors called him the Miser in reference to his economic policies, most knew him as Muhammad the Merchant King, and history remembers him as Muhammad the Reformer. Unfortunately, however, this success came at a price. The sultan had devoted so much of his life to his work that he had little time for his wives, and his only son, Qa'it, was rumored to be a bastard. While Muhammad loved his son and knew he would prove to be a competent ruler, his advisers had less faith in the heir and his legitimacy. Before dying of a mysterious fever, he urged Qa'it to prepare for a new struggle against Vijayanagar, and he begged his councilors to guide his son well.
Phew, for a moment there CookieDamage, I thought Hedjaz was going to have only Cyprus left! In the end though, it was a fairly successful rule. Why is Europe so weird? I mean look at France and Milan having carved out Brittany for itself.
The AARs are excellent guys.
The next turn is Serzis.
The save is in CookieDamage's post.
The AARs are excellent guys.
The next turn is Serzis.
The save is in CookieDamage's post.
Alright.
I might be a little bit overburdened for the next two days, but I'll get to it on friday afternoon at the latest.
...aaaaand done.
Played Hedjaz from 1700 to 1727. In general terms, the country has reached the point where there isn't much that can't be done, though it can't focus on everything at once. I took a warlike approach and have mainly focused on neutralizing local problems, increasing infamy reduction rates and conquer-releasing as much land as I could. Didn't work all of the time, but I had a reckoning with the Turks (making half of Anatolia proper into vassals) and expanded Hedjazi suzerainty to include Normandie, Algiers, parts of West Africa, an additional vassal in India, a large part of the Caucasus and a not so large part of the region north of it. Hedjaz is now a Absolute Monarchy, if mostly for the discipline and the imperialism CB. I'll make a more in-depth AAR later.
Dying wish: Become Caliph of the 40th degree -- longitude! (By which I mean: conquer Muron and [preferably] release it) Have fun!
Also might be good to give Greenland back to Georgia, since the cores were lost and didn't transfer in the vassal release.
Save file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/y8okw0fwupccunp/Hedjaz1727_09_27.eu3
Played Hedjaz from 1700 to 1727. In general terms, the country has reached the point where there isn't much that can't be done, though it can't focus on everything at once. I took a warlike approach and have mainly focused on neutralizing local problems, increasing infamy reduction rates and conquer-releasing as much land as I could. Didn't work all of the time, but I had a reckoning with the Turks (making half of Anatolia proper into vassals) and expanded Hedjazi suzerainty to include Normandie, Algiers, parts of West Africa, an additional vassal in India, a large part of the Caucasus and a not so large part of the region north of it. Hedjaz is now a Absolute Monarchy, if mostly for the discipline and the imperialism CB. I'll make a more in-depth AAR later.
Dying wish: Become Caliph of the 40th degree -- longitude! (By which I mean: conquer Muron and [preferably] release it) Have fun!
Also might be good to give Greenland back to Georgia, since the cores were lost and didn't transfer in the vassal release.
Save file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/y8okw0fwupccunp/Hedjaz1727_09_27.eu3
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Andre, it's your turn again according to the RNG! Go for it. The dying wish of the sultan awaits.
Interesting dying wish.
Is Oman still alive? Because if they are I am going to wipe their asses out.
Is Oman still alive? Because if they are I am going to wipe their asses out.