Chapter 18: Imperialism
As 1870 progresses, our main problem is a typical one: we can't pass reforms because we don't have enough liberals, socialists, or militancy. However, we have angry Jacobins in Germany) and angry Anarcho-Liberals (everywhere else).
Militarily, we're numerous but outdated. Before taking on Russia, we need better weapons.
April 8: Bread riots break out throughout the empire, and we end up with 20% more liberals in the upper house - yet still not enough to pass reforms. Argh!
April 26: Nationalism and Imperialism is researched. We start researching Muzzle-loaded Rifles. In other news, an excavation permit is granted by Egypt to investigate the Valley of the Kings.
August 5: Austria didn't have enough problems. They will end up losing control of the entire eastern portion of their empire.
August 18: Jacobins rise! With less than 50 brigades, they are quickly crushed.
September 10: For no apparent reason, Bavaria accepts a white peace from army-less Prussia.
October 7: China insults us, giving us a cut down to size CB. Riiiight. Korea insults us a month and a half later. I'm sure this will be remembered.
November 13: A World's Fair is held in Kostantiniyye.
December 1: Sabotage! Events like these are popping up rapidly now that I'm oppressing everyone.
January 1, 1871: Events that give a boost to an ideology in the upper house should be capitalized on immediately, as you'll lose much of it at the new year.
January 3: Our first core from Nationalism and Imperialism: Bratislava! We'll start getting cores every few months.
February 6: With our rebels crushed, it's time to take advantage of Nationalism and Imperialism.
March 29: Anarcho-Liberal rebels rise in Prussia. They just can't keep anyone happy.
April 24: Apparently, Turks can't follow rivers. Either that, or:
Turkish explorer: Where is the source of the Nile?
Native: We use secret method. Sneak up on that elephant, and smack it in the ass.
Turkish explorer: Thanks!
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Elephant:
ROOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Turkish explorer: Aaaaaaauuuuuuuuuugggggggghhhhhhhhhh! *gurgle*
May 4: Italy loses GP status to Mexico...which leads to:
July 11: After learning not to trust natives or anger elephants, we finally discover the source of the Nile. It's written in PHP.
September 4: Indian Pan-Nationalists take over Kutch and move into our territory. In response...
October 12: We discover how to make muzzle loaded rifles (tip: don't pull trigger while looking down muzzle...). Now to figure out those pesky Breech Loaded Rifles.
November: Kalat is annexed. Kutch follows early in January.
January 10, 1872: Italy cedes Savoie to France.
April 1: We declare war on Bali. We follow with war on Luang Prabang on the 10th and Brunei on May 26th. They are all annexed in about 6 months each.
April 4: Britain discovers Tutenkhamun's Tomb. Drat!
August 10: Troy is discovered on the Anatolian coast.
September 11: We have a model colony!
December 3: Prussia falls to the Anarcho-Liberals. Bavaria responds by breaking its truce and declaring war.