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THE PERSIAN LEOPARDESS VISITS HELSINKI, RADIATING OPTIMISM
[list][sup]A RESOLUTE QUEEN AND A GRATEFUL CITY
GREATER FINLANDWINTER 192829[/sup][/list]
The Greater Finnish government made its deep gratitude abundantly clear when the Persian Leopardess, Iranian Queen Tadj ol-Molouk, embarked on a state visit to Helsinki in January 1929. The Foreign Ministry set out to make the Queen's first visit to Europe unforgettable, arranging for a lavish reception and banquet at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki. A throng of notable Finns, Swedes and Estonians from around the republic journeyed to the national capital to meet the Queenamong the guests were Finnish Olympic legend Paavo Nurmi, accomplished painter Hanna Rönnberg, and Miina Sillanpää: Finland's first female cabinet minister and a vital figure in Finland's emerging social democracy. Famed Finnish sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen presented the Queen with a bust of Reza Shah Pahlavi, the Queen's late husband, and a prototype for a larger statue of the two together designed for a square in Tehran. Estonian architect Georg Hellat presented the Iranian delegation with a design for an Iranian consulate in Tallinn. Even the legendary General Mannerheimappointed in 1925 the chairman of Finlands Defence Councilmade an appearance, greeting the Queen with a bow and a quiet, respectful "Your Majesty".
The trip's most remarkable moment came when the Queenspeaking in French, the only European language in which she was fluent, alongside a Finnish translatoraddressed a swarm of press and dignitaries at the centuries-old University of Helsinki to great cheers from those in attendance:
[list][sup]"It is with my utmost pleasure that I find myself in a growing European power. The people of Finland, the people of the Baltic States are those of high courage, high ability and high passion. I am honoured to have been invited, and to be a guest of this magnificent country. You have endured a lot, you have gone through a lot but now, free of imperialistic shackles and with liberty and freedom as your core values you step into the future with the determination and bravery that many can learn and will learn from you. As history will value Finland as the country that breaks the stride, that breaks the norms. You're moving in the right direction, and giving the women the freedom and the courage to be what they deserve to be. Leaders. Leading figures of the world.[/sup][/list]
[list][sup]"Let us not shy away from the future that is on our doorstep. Let the 1930s be a decade of prosperity and freedom for the people of Finland, for the women of Finland. Let us, our countries, lead the world by example. We are making history, history that will never forget what we are about to achieve. You are strong and wise in your decisions, and it is with honour that Iran can be part of your history. We share common enemies, and common allies. We cannot fear, we cannot fail and we cannot turn back. We are ready to take on the world, in a way that has not been seen before. Strong but compassionate leadership, high ambitions and moralistic viewpoints that match our pragmatic doings. May Finland be the example for Europe, as Iran becomes an example for Asia. Thank you."[/sup][/list]
Behind the splendid sights of the Finnish people embracing the monarch that had come to personally visit the ten-year-old, snowbound country, the Queen's advisors worked closely with the cabinet of Estonian physician and incumbent Prime Minister Friedrich Akel to draft a friendship and non-aggression treaty between Finland and Iran. The invitation of the Queen to Helsinki was no random choiceIran, like Finland, shared a border with the vast Soviet Union. The Greater Finnish Republic has consistently pursued good relations with Russian neighbor states in the event that the swelling socialist dictatorship needed countering; just seven years ago, the republic's parliament ratified the Warsaw Accord, ensuring a firm relationship with Poland. With the triumphant visit of the Persian Leopardess, Finland's foreign ministry sealed superb relations with Iran; the comparatively newborn Finland had received a significant head of state, and Queen Tadj ol-Molouk had made her first European visit in grand style.
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Has anyone taken the Netherlands or Denmark?
| [sub]The Hungarian PM and his entourage are greeted at Vienna International Airport by Austrian Chancellor Ignaz Seipel, Foreign Minister Ernst Streeruwitz, and a formation of honor guard from the Theresian Military Academy. Behind a line of police, journalists rush to snap pictures as Seipel embraces Bethlen with a firm handshake and friendly pat on the shoulder.[/sub] |
[list]Ignaz Seipel: "Welcome, Prime-Minister Bethlen. The people of Austria extend their best wishes to our Hungarian brothers and sisters. It is my honor and pleasure to invite you back to Vienna for diplomatic and trade discussions."[/list]
| [sub]The two men turn towards the crowd for a round of pictures and proceed to the Chancellor's motorcade. [/sub] |
| [sub]Driving through the city, the toxicity of Austria's domestic political situation is embarrassingly obvious. On the way to the Chancellery, the motorcade passes by a mass-rally of Communists and Social Democrats in support of the miners' strike in Eisenerz. Seipel turns towards Bethlen ...[/sub] |
[list]Ignaz Seipel: "I know you have come to plan out trade and infrastructural development, but there is much more that needs to be discussed. The Red Serpent is winding its way through all of Europe, in Austria as in Hungary. My advisors tell me the Communists are gaining numbers, I need to know how things stand in Hungary, and if we can count on your support in dealing with the growing tide of insurrection."[/list]
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[list][list][list][pre]RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
FRENCH BUREAUCRACY
MINISTÈRE DES COLONIES[/pre][/list]
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MINISTRY OF THE COLONIES: FRANCE TO INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF HER COLONIES
[sub]3RD REPUBLIC | PARIS, 1929 [/sub][/list]
[sub]| HELM OF LEMPIRE, MINISTÈRE DES COLONIES, TROISIÈME RÉPUBLIQUE - | Over the decades France has payed little mind or interests in overall development of it's overseas colonies, most notably those of the Colonies françaises d'Afrique. With the ending of The Great War, the contributions made by France's colonies through that war have not gone unnoticed. In fact France recruited more Africans than any other colonial power, sending 450,000 troops from West and North Africa to fight against the Germans on the front lines. Per President Gaston Doumergue's directive, those brave soldiers are to be rewarded for their individual gallantry and actions during the war. Like all veterans, they are to also receive access to the best healthcare known to man in addition to access to a higher education of their choosing. Likewise, the Ministry of the Colonies will begin funding the construction of schools, secondary schools, universities, clinics, hospitals, and better roads, to include advanced railway lines and other transportation infrastructure throughout all of France's colonies, especially those in French West Africa (Yarosluv) and French Equatorial Africa. The expansion of trading ports throughout Africa and French Indochina will bring a new wave of increased goods and raw materials from France's colonies as France itself recovers from the wounds of the Great War. In order to improve the living conditions and livelihoods of all French subjects, this massive industrialization and "Westernization" campaign is being conducted in the hopes that mainland France itself along with it's colonies will prosper at new levels in the still young, but vibrant and promising 20th century. | [/sub]
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[list][list][pre]VIVE LA RÉPUBLIQUE!
VIVE LA FRANCE!
VIVE LEMPIRE![/pre][/list][/list]
[list][spoiler=[sub]𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐌
𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Yarosluv[/spoiler]
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not that i am aware of, you would have to ask para
Mocalistan
[list][list][list]AOF: AFRIQUE[/list][/list][/list]
[list][list][list]RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE[/list][/list][/list]
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[sub]| 1929 JANUARY | 1348 JUMADA I | Old Roosty & His Chicks | DAKAR | PARIS |[/sub][/list][/list]
[list][list][list]Evolution
French West Africa[/list][/list][/list]
[sub]DAKAR, SENEGAL | The capital city of any country ought to be a bustling metropolis. A shining beacon of hope for what the countrys hopes and aspirations are. The most perfect city the country can produce. Either planned out to show the nations progress or build over thousands of years to accomplish the same goal. This is the case throughout the known world, wherein the largest cities are frequently capitals or former capitals for nations. This, however, is not the case for French West Africa. Looking around the city of Dakar one is unlikely to see the traditional depiction of a bustling metropolis, rather they will see a story of what once was and what now is. The city is primarily populated by the Wolof peoples of Senegal and, of course, French dignitaries and government employees, entities and soldiers. Dakar is the prime example of what colonialism does to Native populations. The urban collection of Native Africans that inhabit the city of Dakar are perhaps considerably better off economically than those who continue their rural, tribal and pastoralist traditions, though there is always the question of and clear concern of whether or not they are truly better off when one considers the racial discrimination and mistreatment that many of the natives face in these cities. However, this is nowhere near as bad as it used to be and could have been. May we turn your attention to one Monsieur Blaise Diagne, the first Black African elected to the French Chamber of Deputies. Elected in 1914 at the conflagration of the Great War, (not yet known as World War One because World War Two has not happened yet, France, you dumb) Blaise Diagne was chosen after being declared one of the greatest intellectual minds of French West Africa. Within the Chamber of Deputies he represents the Four Communes of Saint-Louis, Dakar, Gorée and Rufisque, all housed within Senegal, his native homeland, caucusing with the French Socialist Party. Since 1916, there has been a law instituted entitled; Loi Blaise Diagne, which official grants full citizenship to all the residents of the Four Communes in Senegal. Monsieur Diagne has been well criticized at home and abroad however. With rural-minded West African scholars and fellow intellectuals considering his efforts an attempt for the reintroduction of colonization and a colonization of the African morals and mindset. African-American historian and Pan-Africanist W. E. B. Du Bois faulted him harshly for a perceived lack of commitment to African interests "[ . . . ] Diagne is a Frenchman who is accidentally black. I suspect Diagne rather despises his own black Wolofs". |[/sub]
[sub]| Monsieur Blaise Diagne is not the only man making some attempt at the westernization of and subsequent improvement of African lives within the French West African Colonies. President of the French Republic, Gaston Doumergue, is approaching the subject of African livelihood as any European would; seeing the simple fact that they are not European as the problem. President Gaston Doumergues plan for French West Africa and French Indochina is to industrialize, westernize and increase trade with French West Africa. The goal here being to solve the perceived problems that the West Africans have; lack of access to sufficient healthcare and health clinics, lack of Western education, lack of ease of travel and, of course, lack of labor. African intellectuals within the organizations like Société Amicale des Originaires de l'A.E.F. and others have openly criticized President Gaston Doumergues plan by saying it lacks attention to detail and outright insults the traditional way of life for Africans. Though many do see the benefits of an expanse of healthcare, many African socialists and communists like one Théodore Mguma see the attempts at industrialization as an attempt to establish an African working class for the exclusive purpose of the exploitation of African labor, for the capitalist expansion of the French economy. A system rife with fixed low wages and hopeless futures. Fit with hospitals and clinics to keep the Africans just healthy enough to work again the next morning. |[/sub]
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[list][list][pre]| T-18 Light Tank production deal - Сделка по производству легких танков Т-18 |
| January - 1929 |
| The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
- Союз Советских Социалистических Республик |[/pre]
[Nation]Alzarikstan[/nation] [/list][/list]
[list][list][pre]| The Order- Приказ |[/pre][/list][/list]
[sub]The Hashemite Kingdom has put in place a order for production and purchase of X40 T-18 Light Tanks for the Nations military. The T-18 would be equipped with 6-16 mm Armor and a 37 mm gun with portholes for machine gun placement of Hashemite choice. The Kharkiv Locomotive Factory would begin production immediately with a date of completion scheduled for March, 1929 which will then be shipped from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to the Hashemite Kingdom.[/sub]
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ITALIA, SIAM TO SUPPORT NASCENT SPANISH DEFENSE INDUSTRY THRU INVESTMENTS INTO GONZALEZ GIL-PASO GP-2 MEDIUM FIGHTER PROJECT
The Spanish Foreign Ministry's spokesperson confirmed on January 14 that the Kingdom of Italy and Siam have agreed to jointly develop a medium fighter based off the Spanish-made Gonzalez Gil-Paso GP-1 light trainer aircraft and to invest into the GP-2 medium fighter project, respectively. While the announcement was obscured by others, such as the high profile procurement deal of Mosin-Nagant bolt action rifles with the Soviet Union, the foreign ministry and the Spanish political establishment praised the deals as proof of Spain's adeptness in the defense industry. While it is most certainly recognized that Spain does not match the defense sectors of that of Paramerica, the UK, or France, the Spanish Government made it clear that it intends to turn the local defense industry into a key sector of the Spanish economy through industrialization efforts centralized on the defense and refining industries. The Italian Government have signed an agreement to partake in the Gonzalez Gil-Paso GP-2 medium fighter project, which is expected to modify the existing GP-1 light trainer aircraft and equip it for dogfighting and aerial combat, as well as air-to-ground attacks. Exact specifications on the GP-2 have not yet been confirmed, but rumors are swirling of a possible flight operational date by 1934 or 1935, possibly earlier as well.
Meanwhile, Siam, in southeast Asia, a longtime known sympathizer with the more right-wing elements of the Spanish Government, led by the Patriot Front (PF), has also signed agreements with the Spanish Republican government procuring ten Loring R-1 (R-I) light attack and reconnaissance aircraft and ten Gonzalez Gil-Paso GP-1 light trainer aircraft for the Siamese air forces. The agreement also contained financial support by Siam for the Spanish-Italian GP-2 medium fighter project, with the provision that Siam will receive substantial discounts and a priority on the production line once the GP-2 is operational sometime between 1934 and 1935.
While far-leftist politicians have slammed growing cooperation between the Spanish government and the right-wing Italian and right-wing Siamese governments, the opposition party Patriot Front (PF) and top members of the Spanish Republican Army, including a rising military star by the name of Colonel Francisco Franco, have praised the cooperation between 'fellow nationalist states', asserting that said cooperation would be beneficial not only for Spain and her people and her economy, but also for their Italian and Siamese counterparts as well. However, even with the grudging support of President Manuel Azana and his administration, the right-wingers continue to struggle to justify bringing right-wing 'reactionary' states into the GP-2 project, as one far-left politician put it.
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Yarosluv[/spoiler]
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JANUARY, 1929
[list]CAIRO, KINGDOM OF EGYPT
[list] EGYPTIAN PURCHASE OF TANKS AND ARMOURED VEHICLES FROM ITALY [I]![/list][/list][/list]
| [sub]The Kingdom of Egypt declares the purchase of 40 FIAT 3000 Light Tanks (37mm Variant), and the purchase of 25 FIAT 611B armoured vehicles, from the Kingdom of Italy. The Egyptian government is keen to improve its army, as well as to demonstrate its standing in the world as a sovereign state, and Italian tanks are seen as the perfect way to do so - its also seen as a means to improve Italian-Egyptian relations. [/sub] |
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Hello,
I been accepted and I will be play as an independent Irish Kingdom with a Irish Catholic Monarch.
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glorious Catholicism
Irelaand
Beat me to it
Yarosluv
Catholic monarchy gang 😎
The Waste Land, Irelaand
Istvan Bethlen"about 11 years ago when the empire collapsed the Hungarian parliment created the 1st hungarian republic. The communists took over for a short period of time. They ejected me form parliament. But then counter revolutionaries led by then Admiral Miklos Horthy and I ousted them. And we reestablished the Kingdom of Hungary. Since the position is vacant and me and My friend Miklos didn't think allowing the former emperor of Austria Hungary to reclaim the the throne was a good idea and I agreed parliament elected him regent until we can find a suitable King. Politicly Hungary is stable due to the strong leadership of The Regent. Our communist troublemakers have been driven underground, and yes I belive that Regent Horthy and the rest of the Diet will support your government against any communist revolutions, uprisings, or Coups. Furthermore I suggest you clamp down on the Social democrats. As they are the gateway to marxism."
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[list][list]NATIONAL DACIAN FESTIVITIES COMMENCE[/list][/list]
[list]| BUCHAREST Last month, King Carol II had an announced a month of festivities, celebrating the accomplishments of this great nation. The reason for this long time period is because of the significant dates in it, from the 10th anniversary of the Transylvanian reclamation to the 70th anniversary of the first unification of the two Romanian states, Wallachia and Moldova, setting the first steps into the great nation of Dacia that exists today. Money was given out to the people, more land from royals was given to the peasants, and festivals were held in every town, with young people partying and drinking in celebration. Children would parade with Dacian flags and hold up signs with the Kings face on them.
However, all of this worried the civilian government in Bucharest. The fact that this was mostly funded from royal pockets indicated the beginning of a plan. Recently, Carol had played around with the idea of maintaining a cult of personality. Now, with his Playboy King persona spreading, he had to find a way to block those ideas and gain more respect and power among the people. Otherwise, ideas of a Republican Dacia were sprouting. This parade would just be the beginning of his ride and attempt to gain control.
All of this culminated in a single festival on the day of January 24th, the anniversary of the unification of two Dacian states. Thousands of soldiers paraded through the streets of Bucharest, with the royal family watching from above. A play was even held detailing the rise of Dacia, the occupation in the Great War, and then the war with Hungary in 1918-1919, which both the war and the play ended with the military occupation of Budapest.
We thank all foreign representatives who attended, and hope to keep good relations in the future.|[/list]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Do people always fall in love with things they can't have?'[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Zabrowka[/spoiler]
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[list][list][list][list]𝐀 𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐅𝐆𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍
𝟤𝟩𝓉𝒽 𝑅𝒶𝒿𝒶𝒷, 𝟣𝟥𝟦𝟩
ᴋɪɴɢᴅᴏᴍ ᴏꜰ ᴀꜰɢʜᴀɴɪꜱᴛᴀɴ, ᴋᴀʙᴜʟ, ꜱɪᴇɢᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴍᴜʀᴀᴅ ʙᴇɢ ꜰᴏʀᴛ[/list][/list][/list][/list]
[sup]After the war, Emir Abdur Rahman Khan, who struck down the country reformed and repressed numerous uprisings, died in 190. His eldest son, Habibullah Khan, succeeded as Emir and continued reforms. Under his rule, he attempted to introduce reforms into the country as he was far more reform-minded than his late father. One of his most notable achievements includes the introduction of modern medicine into Afghanistan, Locomotives, and other technologies from Europe. He also founded the famous Habibia High School in Kabul and another military academy that introduced new warfare concepts into the Afghan Army. In matters of foreign policies, Habibullah Khan sought reconciliation with the UK. He greatly reduced tensions with British India, signing a treaty of friendship in 1905 and paying an official state visit in 1907. While in India, he was initiated into Freemasonry, at Lodge Concordia, No. 3102. He also signed a peace treaty with Russia, which resulted from the defeat in the Russo-Japanese War, persuading the Soviets to take a more amicable relationship with Afghanistan. In the First World War, Afghanistan remained neutral, despite German and Ottoman efforts, such as the NiedermayerHentig Expedition and calls to Jihad by the Ottomans. Many people of the House of Musahiban who were forced into exile by his father were returned to Afghanistan by a general amnesty decreed by Habibullah. He instituted various legal reforms and repealed many of the harshest criminal penalties. But one of his chief advisers Abdul Lateef was sentenced to death in 1903 for apostasy. He was stoned to death in Kabul. Other reforms included the dismantling of the repressive internal intelligence organization that had been put in place by his father.[/sup]
[sup]The Emir's life would come to an end on the 20th of February, 1919, during a hunting trip at Kalagosh, Laghman Province. The circumstances around his death are strange as it was alleged his personal pages, Shuja ud-Daula, one of the pages who slept in his tent was the mastermind. His reason for the murder would remain undiscovered as the Emir's third son, Amanullah Khan, quickly ordered for the conspirators' execution before he could be properly interrogated for answers. Leaving the Emir's death a mystery to this day. With the Emir death, the successor to the throne was his brother, Nasrullah Khan. Nasrullah at first refused to take the throne and declared his allegiance to Inayatullah, Habibullah's firstborn. Inayatullah refused and said that his father had made Nasrullah the heir rightfully and wanted him to become Emir. All the local tribespeople also gave their allegiance to Nasrullah, who was a pious and religious man. He would be officially sworn in as Emir on the 21st of February, 1919 in Jalalabad. However, upon receiving the news, Sadar Amanullah Khan, the third son of Habibullah by his first wife, had remained stationed in Kabul as the Emir's representative. Using this opportunity, he seized the royal treasury at Kabul and staged a coup against his uncle. He took over control of Kabul and the central government, and threaten war against his uncle if he did not capitulate the throne. Nasrullah fearing the potential chaos a hypothetical war could cause would grant the throne to his nephew. The terms of the concession would be that Nasrullah is allowed to take exile to Arabia. Amanullah Khan swore upon the Quran that no harm would come to Nasrullah if he returned to Kabul and then he can do as he pleased. Despite this understanding, Amanullah fearful of his uncle's supporters rising up against him, went back on his oath and imprisoned his uncle, alongside open supporters. On the 28th of February 1919, Amanullah proclaimed himself Emir, and on the 3rd of March 1919, Nasrullah was arrested by Amanullah's forces. On April 13th, 1919, Amanullah held a Durbar (a royal court under the supervision of Amanullah) in Kabul which inquired into the death of Habibullah. It found a colonel in the Afghanistan military guilty of the crime and had him executed. On manufactured evidence, it found Nasrullah complicit in the assassination. He imprisoned Nasrullah to life imprisonment and had him assassinated approximately one year later while in the royal jail.[/sup]
[sup]Now without rival, Amanullah's reign was secured. As the Emir of Afghanistan, Amanullah unlike his previous predecessors was keen to radically change the nation. His greatest plan was to break the British hold on Afghanistan. Russia had recently undergone a Communist Revolution, leading to strained relations between the country and the United Kingdom. Amanullah Khan recognized the opportunity to use the situation to gain Afghanistan's independence over its foreign affairs. He led a surprise attack against the British in India on the 3rd of May 1919, beginning the Third Anglo-Afghan war. After initial successes, the war quickly became a stalemate as the United Kingdom was still dealing with the costs of the Great War. An armistice was reached towards the end of 1919, and Afghanistan was completely free of British diplomatic influence. The war was a great success for Amanullah as it served to not only free Afghanistan from British intervention, but it also gave his rule further legitimacy in the eyes of Afghans. Using this popularity, Amanullah created new cosmopolitan schools not just for boys but also girls. Overturning centuries-old traditions such as strict dress codes for women. He increased trade with European countries and Asia countries such as the Japanese Empire. He also advanced a modernist constitution that incorporated equal rights and individual freedoms with the guidance of his father-in-law and Foreign Minister, Mahmud Tarzi, a widely respected intellectual within Afghan politics. His wife, Queen Soraya Tarzi was an influential figure in the Emir's policies regarding the rights of Afghan women. However, the Emir's aggressive progressive policies created a major backlash from the populace as they saw these policies as foreign and un-islamic. The most controversial of these was the Loyal Jirga of 1927 when the Emir forced tribal elders to dawn a western suit and tie instead of their traditional garments. The elders were embarrassed and infurated as the suits that Amanullah bought for then did not even properly fit the majority of them, leaving the suits looking baggy in photos spread around. Another source of grievance came from the Afghan military which was stubborn to accept change in its structure when Turkish military advisors advised the Emir to convince senior officers to retire and allow younger officers to ascend the rank. Another factor was Amanullah reducing the wages and budget of the military, this caused rifts between the Emir and the military seniority whom came to detest the Emir's meddling in military affairs.[/sup]
[sup]With his popularity rapidly declining amongst the general populace, it all would come bubbling to the surface in the Civil War of 1928...[/sup]
[list][spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Zabrowka[/spoiler]
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[list][list]THE KINGDOM OF IRELAND: THE REBIRTH OF THE IRISH NATION[/list][/list]
[list][list]January, 1929[/list][/list]
[list]Ten years ago, on 21 January 1919, the Irish people who had been under 800 years of British rule over the island decided to rebel against Great Britain and declare an independent Irish nation. This rebellion came to be known as the Irish War of Independence, which lasted for two bloody years with casualties on both sides. Still, it was clear that the British could no longer maintain their control over the island. After two years, a truce was declared on July 1921 between the Irish provisional government and the British government. Five months later, the Anglo-Irish treaty was signed. The British government officially recognized Ireland as an independent nation and immediately pulled out British troops and officials from the new country. In exchange, however, Great Britain will retain complete control over Northern Ireland.
After the war, there were disagreements in the provisional government whether Ireland should become a republic or retain the monarchy with having an independent monarch. It was decided that the provisional government would let the people decide which form of government they wanted. On January 1922, a referendum was held to determine whether Ireland should become a republic or retain the monarchy. The result was that 66.8% of the people voted to retain the monarchy, while 33.2% voted for Ireland to become a republic.
After two months of much consideration which candidates should be given the throne, it was decided that the throne should be given to Hugo José Jorge O'Neill, who is the head of the O'Neill dynasty. Many of its members bore the title of High King of Ireland. However, the family was exiled to Portugal in the 18th century by the British. Hugo José Jorge O'Neill accepted the offer, and two weeks later, he and his family landed in Ireland in the capital city of Dublin and were greeted by crowds and government officials. On Sunday, April 16th, Easter Day in Oireachtas (Parliament) building, Hugo was sworn in as the High King of Ireland, and he changed his name from Hugo José Jorge O'Neill to Patrick O'Neill. The rest of his family also change their former Portuguese first names to Irish names. Two months later, the Irish government passed the Constitution of Ireland, officially establishing Ireland as a Parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy, and W. T. Cosgrave was elected as the first Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland.
Today is the 10th anniversary of the Irish War of Independence. People everywhere celebrate the day that Ireland became an independent nation again. In the capital city of Dublin, the people gathered at the Royal Palace to listen to High King Patricks speech. High King Patrick and the Royal family spent the last seven years to serve both Irish people and the nation while at the same time relearning the Irish language. The High King and his family effort paid off and the people of Ireland love their new High King and the Royal family. In his Independence Day speech, he addresses the great courage people have when they rebelled against Great Britain and the lives that were sacrificed to free Ireland from the British yoke. The High King ended his speech hoping that someday Northern Ireland will rejoin the Kingdom and that Ireland will truly be united at last.
Irelands future seems bright, but there will always be surprises in stores for any nations. The future awaits.[/list]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
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Zabrowka[/spoiler]
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UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI RECEIVES BRITISH ADVISORS, ECONOMISTS, MANUFACTURERS
[list][sup]THE STEADY WALK OF INDUSTRIALIZATION
GREATER FINLANDWINTER 192829[/sup][/list]
An expensive, landmark eight-month program facilitated by the Finnish Foreign Ministry brought a diverse delegation of economists, industrialists and businessmen from the United Kingdom to the University of Helsinki in early 1929. A product of blossoming Finno-British relations, the program arranged for the training and instruction of rising Finnish students of finance and business as well as collaboration with the Finnish legislature in its ongoing work to industrialize the Finnish economy with due concern for the welfare of laborers. Struggling to effectively modernize a mostly agrarian economy, the Finnish state has eagerly sought Western European academics to bring experience to the effort, particularly in producing sturdy supply chains for new factories and cost-efficient ways in which the government can prop up new manufacturing ventures. Names ranging from financial consultant John Maynard Keynesmost notably the author of a keystone 1922 work on probabilityto social credit pioneer C. H. Douglas were slated to deliver talks and participate in debates on effective economic plans for Finland, and many advisors worked closely in plotting government initiatives for Finnish business.
Though most of the industrialization efforts were centered around the production of electronics and machinery, due attention was paid to military manufacturing. General Carl Mannerheim, the conservative chairman of Finlands Defence Councilone of the many concessions made by the social-democratic government to appease its right-wing opponentswas particularly insistent that an array of military manufacturers be compensated to visit Finland and demonstrate production techniques. Paid licensed production of the Vickers Medium Mark II tanks and a small selection of choice military equipment from the armed forces of the United Kingdom, he insisted, would also be necessary. Mannerheim had been diligent to systematize the Greater Finnish Republics military forces into a coherent hierarchy following the haphazard merger of the Finnish and Estonian armed forces in 1922he continues to vocally advocate military expansion and strengthening, keeping with the burgeoning nationalism of Greater Finland and the political polarization of the outside world.
Ultimately, the program would serve the dual purposes of strengthening ties to the vast British Empire and speeding along the industrialization of Finland. It followed the diplomatic successes of an Iranian state visit weeks before and will, should all go well, signal an era of economic growth and sturdy ties with the free world.
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[list]14 January 1929
[sub]His Majestys Thoughts[/sub][/list]
BUCKINGHAM PALACE, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, Canovia MORNING
[sub]The crisp, harsh cold winters morning greeted the British Isles with blankets of snow trampled on by morning commuters. The clouds in the somewhat grey sky covered the sun, making any exposed skin feel the sharp sting of the cold. Within Buckingham Palace, the palace staff were shuffling around doing their assigned tasks. Within his private study, His Majesty King George V was sitting at his desk near a frosted window. Hearing three knocks before looking up, he would see his son Edward, Prince of Wales walk in with a newspaper.[/sub]
[list][B]EDWARD, Prince of Wales:[/B] [sub]Oh Papa, Im sorry to disturb you at this hour.[/sub]
[B]KING GEORGE V, Monarch:[/B] [sub]You know not to disturb me during my morning duties. What is it now? Another scandal?[/sub]
[B]EDWARD, Prince of Wales:[/B] [sub]Is that how you view me? As some playboy? Im sorry if the ladies cant help themselves. I will be king one day, at least you can respect me.[/sub]
[B]KING GEORGE V, Monarch:[/B] [sub]Respect? You will get respect when you have earned it and so far you havent. Now I will ask again. What brings you here to disturb my morning duties?[/sub][/list]
[sub]Edward would roll his eyes and let out a big sigh before plopping the newspaper on His Majestys desk.[/sub]
[list][B]KING GEORGE V, Monarch:[/B] [sub]What is this? I have no time for silly news.[/sub]
[B]EDWARD, Prince of Wales:[/B] [sub]Well Papa, this news concerns that man. The pity excuse for a king if I may say so. That Irishman. He made a speech.[/sub]
[B]KING GEORGE V, Monarch:[/B] [sub]A speech?[/sub]
[B]EDWARD, Prince of Wales:[/B] [sub]Yes, all nonsense but at the end he says he hopes that the north will reunify with the rest. To think the north would ever consider joining a sorry excuse for a country let alone its king. Ive been hearing word around Westminster that the government isnt too pleased and still refuses to do anything with them. I assume our position on this remains the same?[/sub]
[B]KING GEORGE V, Monarch:[/B] [sub] My position on this will remain the same for all of time. I am still king of the north but I will never see that man as King of Ireland.[/sub]
[B]EDWARD, Prince of Wales:[/B] [sub]I quite agree Papa and so does Westminster. Well then, Im off to do some business. Seeing what social events are going on despite the gloomy weather. Goodbye Papa.[/sub][/list]
[sub]Edward would leave the room, closing the door behind him. His Majesty would look at the paper and make a remark.[/sub]
[list][B]KING GEORGE V, Monarch:[/B] [sub]There are two things that are bound to fail [/sub][/list]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]The republican cause has died and so has Ireland. some IRA person[/sub]]
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THE FINNISH GOVERNMENT'S TIRELESS FIGHT AGAINST POLARIZATION
[list][sup]A SINGLE NATION WITH A SINGLE FUTURE
GREATER FINLANDWINTER 192829[/sup][/list]
As with virtually every nation on the globe, the Greater Finnish Republic is not without its more extreme agitators. Right-wing Finnish clergyman Elias Simojoki has spent many of his days campaigning for the aggressive expansion of Greater Finland into the Finnic regions of Norway, Sweden and Russia, and Estonians Artur Sirk and Andres Larka have produced prolific essays and speeches in opposition to the nation's forming social democracy. Left-wing demagogue Yrjö Mäkelin, imprisoned for many years in the early 1920s and narrowly rescued from a suicide attempt, has continued to insist that the Social Democrats are not yet going far enough for the workers of Finland. There even still exist many in both Finland and Estonia who oppose the union of the two countries altogether, despite the mostly good feelings that have prevailed since the Congress of Pärnu. Wherever agitators emerge, the Social Democrats' ruling government is faced with the task of cooling their momentum before any concrete movement emerges.
The Finnish Presidency and Akel Cabinet have thus dedicated much of their timewhen not nightmarishly busy budgeting the formation of a welfare state, reforming the scattered education system and overhauling the national infrastructureto carefully pacifying and chipping away at the extreme ends of Finnish politics before they can grow. Steps are constantly made in favor of the left and right wings, never treading so far in either direction as to cause the other one alarm. Where the left wing is given a law sealing the rights of unions, the right is given a promise of military expansion. Where the presidency announces a relaxation of tariffs and an openness to international trade, it reiterates its loyalty to Finnic pride and integrity. So far, the Social Democrats' administration has stridden a fair, popular path with true care, permitting the influence of both left and right so as to not spark any activity in the dark corners of the political spectrum. Its agenda has remained clear: build an egalitarian, democratic system in Finland that brings out the talent in all citizens and leaves none behind. It has certainly allowed shifts in its rhetoric and methods, though, in the name of diplomacythis care will surely become key as ideological flare-ups become more and more common.
[list][sup]NOTE: President Väinö Tannereffective head of the Social Democrats in this timelinewas, in reality, a famous parliamentarian that indeed rejected the extremes of both the right and the left, and his statesmanship is credited with helping heal the rifts of the Civil War. His broad appreciation and respect beyond his own left-leaning Social Democratic party are perhaps best demonstrated by that in 1929, he was given an offer by right-wing industrialist Rafael Haarla to become the dictator of Finland. He rejected the offer, citing his democratic principles.[/sup][/list]
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[list][list][list][sup]February 1929[/sup][/list][/list][/list]
[list][list]Coffee, Dairy, and the Rise of the integralist Movement of Brazil[/list][/list]
| [sub]Coffee, a drink that fuels the world. 75% of all coffee was produced in Brazil proper back in 1900. 29 years later, coffee production is still as high as ever totaling roughly 80% of the world's global output. The wealth generated from coffee production in Brazil has lead to the rise of what many in the Empire call "Big Coffee". The weakened central authority of the government in Petrópolis has coincided with the consolidation of power among the various landed gentries in Brazil's São Paulo Duchy. These coffee oligarchs, numbering around 464 great landowners, hold the biggest portion of usable farming land equivalent to 270,000 km². Meanwhile in neighboring Minas Gerais, dairy production is booming. Although not as important as the cultivation of coffee, dairy production makes up the other half of the Empire of Brazil's undiversified economy. Taking advantage of their economic power and influence, the two duchies and their oligarchs began to alternate between one another, controlling the office of Prime Minister amongst themselves, and alienating the other duchies and causing resentment. Over time, the position of Prime Minister became more than a useful pawn, a tool to advance the interests of big coffee and big dairy alike. Similarly, the monarchy has also been facing its own scrutiny, with many wishing for it to reassert its status in the face of the café com leite politics that has so divided the nation. Unfortunately for the other duchies, Dom Pedro Henrique I has largely been ineffective in that regard and frankly useless. A man with many dreams but no way to achieve them, the Emperor spends his time reminiscing of years gone by, simply signing off on whoever the oligarchs recommend for the role of Prime Minister and going through the motions of his imperial duties which consist mostly of ceremonial pomp and circumstance.[/sub] |
| [sub]In the cities, far away from the the landed gentries who run Brazil, political activism has grown since the turn of the 20th century. Rio de Janeiro and the city of São Paulo are home to some of Latin America's most radical movements, largely made up of disgruntled men and women who feel as though the Empire of Brazil's political landscape needs a drastic shakeup. One of these such men is Plínio Salgado. Born in the bustling metropolis of São Paulo in the São Paulo duchy in 1895, Plínio Salgado is the son of the late Colonel Francisco das Chagas Salgado and Ana Francisca Rennó Cortez, a teacher. The young Salgado began to gain notoriety at the age of 20 back in 1918, shortly after the Great War, when he founded and directed a weekly newspaper Correio de São Bento. In it, he published his national trinity, slamming the oligarchs of the duchies of São Paulo and Minas Gerais as "the culminating result of what happens when an unregulated economy is left in the hands of wealthy tycoons who want nothing more than to secure their fortunes at the expense of the nation and people." Salgado's paper started attracting more and more readers as Brazilians latched onto the young man's words and scathing rebukes of the system they deemed as the root cause of the corruption in Brazil and the self perceived decline of the Empire's prestige. In addition, Salgado began preaching of a "restoration of the monarchy to what it once was under the sublime and most serene reign of Dom Pedro II", a period in Brazilian history when Brazil was seen one of the foremost Great Powers of the time. Finally, Salgado stressed the importance of the Roman Catholic Church in Brazilian society. He believes that "it is only through the guiding wisdom of the Roman Catholic Church, that Brazil could ever hope to achieve a corruption free, morally sound, and equal society." It was through the holy trinity of the State, the Emperor and the Church that Brazil needed to be subject to in order to thrive.[/sub]|
| [sub]Salgado's fame and notoriety would grow over the next few years. By 1926, the Brazilian would publish his first book titled Literature and Politics. Coinciding with the publishing of his book, the 31 year old Brazilian political activist openly began expressing right wing tendencies. Often, he'd spend his days committing his thoughts to paper, defending the nationalistic ideas of his contemporaries through the lens of a strong anti-liberal and a pro-Catholic Revolutionary bent, while also criticizing those who have done away with Christianity and have since fallen into idolatry and paganism. To further his political ambitions and strengthen his base of followers, Salgado began using the term Integralism, borrowing it from traditional Integralism that demanded that Catholics be subject to Roman Catholic law, as a basket label for his own thoughts regarding what needed to be done to Brazilian society and the world. Fast forward 3 years, it is 1929 and the Integralist movement pioneered by Plínio Salgado has spread to neighboring cities and townships, gaining a foothold in large population centers, especially among the clergy of the Roman Catholic Church and the working class.[/sub]|
[list][list]São Paulo, Ducado de São Paulo[/list][/list]
[sub]| A lone man could be seen drawing at his desk in the middle of the night. A single lamp lights the space around him as he sighs, crumpling up yet another sheet of paper before tossing it into the bin next to him. The man would then proceed to reach for another sheet of paper and prepare to draw once more. Just as soon as his pen touches the new sheet of paper, a knock at the door interrupts him, startling the man and causing him to draw a line on accident. |[/sub]
[list][sub]"What is it, Carmela? Can't you see that I am busy? The door to my study is locked for a reason.." The man would huff in annoyance as he slowly gets up from his desk and shuffles his way to the door, opening it begrudgingly. "What."[/sub]
[sub]The woman before him would giggle, playfully poking his nose as she lifts her other hand into his field of vision to reveal a glass of warm honey milk. "Thought you might want something warm. You've been here for hours, Plínio...What are you even doing?"[/sub]
[sub]"I'm drawing, my dear." The man, revealed to be Plínio Salgado, would step aside to allow his wife into his office so she could see his latest project.[/sub]
[sub]Upon entering the room, she'd notice a few sketches on his desk with the Greek letter sigma Σ written all over them in a scene she could only describe as a set of emblem designs. She'd sigh, turning to face her husband, setting the glass of warm honey milk onto his desk before folding her arms against her chest. "Plínio, this isn't connected to your Integralist nonsense-"[/sub]
[sub]With that, her husband would cut her off with a bellowing shout of pure rage. "IT IS NOT NONSENSE, CARMELA! IT IS THE KEY TO SAVE BRAZIL!" After a few moments he'd calm down from his temper tantrum and profusely apologize to his wife for his outburst. "I'm sorry, Carmela.. Please don't call it nonsense. You know what this means to me, what it means to Brazil.." He'd cup her cheeks and smile as he leans in to kiss her upon her lips. "What it means to us."[/sub]
[sub]Carmela would smile at her husband and kiss him back, beginning a primal session of passionate lovemaking. "Oh Plínio, take me!" she'd shout as the scene fades to black.[/sub]
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| IRANIAN-BRITISH ALLIANCE ESTABLISHED AMIDST NATIONALISATION OF OIL |
[sub]Oil, Alliance, Money[/sub]
[sub]February, 1929[/sub]
| The nationalisation of Iranian oil by the state through the Queen's Reform Package caused major concerns amongst the Iranian and British government, putting a fragile relationship on the pedestal. From secret notes, it is revealed that the Iranian Ambassador to the British Empire informed the British government a day before the reform was passed that the Iranian parliament and Queen will nationalise the Iranian oil and oil fields. A note was instantly sent to the British Prime Minister from Prime Minister Teymourtash for a meeting about the situation.
The situation, however, had to be done in a way that wouldn't attract too much attention and in a way that the Queen was to made look good. During Her Majesty's state visit in Finland, Prime Minister Teymourtash dispatched the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behzad Hassani, to London for a silent meeting with the British representatives. The Queen was made aware of the meeting in London and during her time in Finland was constantly updated. Hassani returned to Iran quicker than the Queen, who remained in Finland and the Baltic States for the next three days.
However, the meeting, despite not being publicly announced brought major turnarounds, which were officially published in the press to only an extent. The press quickly turned the news into a victory for the Queen, who not only managed to have an eventful and historical state visit in Finland but also managed to get the British-Iranian friendship on a new level. The situation between the Prime Minister and the Queen, however, is said to deteriorate as it became clear that Teymourtash was responsible for the success, and that the Golestan Palace managed to bribe the Iranian press in the right manner.
PUBLICLY KNOWN INFORMATION
[sub]Excerpt from the Tehran Times[/sub]
[list]"...it is with great success that the Queen returns to Tehran with the international and national eyes on her...the Persian leopardess is making history...Her Majesty's state visit in Finland prepares Iran and Finland to become growing allies for the future amidst the Soviet Union growing...Her Majesty's reform package, despite critique calls, is working out just fine and Iran and the British Empire are now working together...the British Empire and the Iranian Empire have officially entered into a BRITISH-IRANIAN ALLIANCE marking a new start for the two states, and cooperation never seen before...Iran is to be able to gain the best military equipment in the world, directly from the British allies, and British investors and companies are invited into Iran to establish themselves...a victory for the Queen, is a victory for Iran..."[/list]
NOT PUBLICLY KNOWN INFORMATION
[sub]Excerpt from a note from Ambassador Behzad Hassani to Prime Minister Teymourtash[/sub]
[list]"...the British were not impressed nor pleased at first...the whole energy of the place seemed to be hostile and with incredible misunderstanding, however, with your instructions and your plan, I managed to get the British to listen out to us...at first they were visibly angry at such suggestions, but, as we talked on it became clearer that the British are looking for a friend in us, I struck the deal at that point, with concessions that you allowed to be made...the Anglo-Persian Oil Company will remain until 1935 in Iran, instead of 1930 like you intended...the British will help us generate a new working class of oil workers and engineers and help us with equipment...however, in return the British will get a fifty-percent discount on Iranian oil from 1935 until 1945, another concession, then from 1945 until 1955 they will gain a thirty-percent discount on Iranian oil...however, thanks to you and the British willingness we have made our self a new economic and military ally...the British are very impressed with you, Prime Minister and they see an ally and a friend in Iran...however, they are not amused by the Queen...in my humble advice the Queen has to be restrained in her international, internal political and economic doings...Prime Minister."
[spoiler="The British-Iranian cooperation is one that is a must for the modernisation of the Iranian Empire, but also it is a must as we have to put our past behind and become allies with the strongest military, economic power this world has seen so far." - Prime Minister Teymourtash]
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[list]16 January 1929
[sub]Denouncing the Irish King[/sub][/list]
PALACE OF WESTMINSTER, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, Canovia MORNING
[sub]The atmosphere within the House of Commons would be described as tense, as MPs from all sides shouted in tones of disapproval. With the so-called anniversary speech given by High King Patrick which insulted the United Kingdom while continuing to claim Northern Ireland, the issue of governance in the Emerald Isle could no longer be ignored. Within the Anglo-Irish Treaty, the structure of government was established with King George V as Head of State of the Irish Free State with both the Governor-General and the Executive Council being solely Irish. With the announcement of the creation of the Irish monarchy, the United Kingdom informally declared their disapproval, causing even more tension between the Irish and the British.[/sub]
[sub]Within the House of Commons, the Prime Minister would make his announcement on the recognition of the Irish monarchy.[/sub]
[list][B]STANLEY BALDWIN, Prime Minister:[/B] [sub]We are at a moment where we can no longer ignore a pressing issue. We shall make it known here today that this government does not recognise the monarchy in Ireland as the true Head of State of the Irish Free State is His Majesty, King George V. Without going through any of the proper channels, we hereby declare the government and monarchy of Ireland illegitimate and that this government has asked the international community to not recognise this state. We here recognise the Irish Free State outlined in the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1922 and therefore recognise King George V as Head of State. James McNeill as Governor-General and we recognise Éamon de Valera as the President of the Executive Council. Until the legitimate government of the Irish Free State is returned, consequences shall be imposed on the twenty-six counties.[/sub][/list]
[sub]As the United Kingdom begins to increase pressure towards Ireland, the possibilities of sparking another conflict on the island could increase as Irish republicans, Unionists and other parties would be drawn to the fight.[/sub]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]The republican cause has died and so has Ireland. some IRA person[/sub]]
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[list]February 1929
[sub]An Heir to the Emperor[/sub][/list]
[list][list][sub]. . . Although Japanese royals are pressuring me to give the Emperor a male heir . . . I fully understand this concern soon the Empire of Japan will have a firstborn Crown Prince.[/sub]
Kōjun, Empress of Japan[/list][/list]
IMPERIAL RESIDENCE, TOKYO, Philanialle MORNING
[sub]BREAKFAST AT THE TOKYO IMPERIAL PALACE[/sub]
| The EMPRESS KOJUN, 26, was drinking tea with her thumb up and putting the cup back on the saucer, beside her was the EMPEROR SHOWA, 28, reading the newspaper with a serious expression; turning the page to read Asahi Shimbuns next article, Her Imperial Majesty noticed an article about the Third Pregnancy of the Empress of Japan!, after reading about the matter the Emperor folds the newspaper and places it under the table. |
[list]𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐇𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐍
THIRD PREGNANCY OF THE EMPRESS OF JAPAN![/list]
| The EMPEROR, upon learning of his wifes third pregnancy, gave the newspaper to the EMPRESS, so that she could see some rumors they had published about her. |
[list]| [sub]NAGAKO, The Empress[/sub] | Apparently this newspaper is insolent, I told them that my duty as Empress and the Emperors wife is to bear a son . . . and soon after they publish that I am not fulfilling my obligations as a woman.
| [sub]HIROHITO, The Emperor[/sub] | We are young we will have many children and a male heir will be born.
| [sub]NAGAKO, The Empress[/sub] | Yes, His Majesty. I promise you that a male heir will be born. It is my duty to make this happen.
| [sub]HIROHITO, The Emperor[/sub] | Until that happens, try to stay out of the public eye as much as possible until an heir is born.
| [sub]NAGAKO, The Empress[/sub] | Yes, it will be better this way. I will stay out of sight of these vultures.
| [sub]HIROHITO, The Emperor[/sub] | You will see when a male heir is born, all Japanese royals will be silent.[/list]
| After breakfast, the EMPEROR got up from his chair, took his glasses and the newspaper and left the dining room the EMPRESS was drinking her tea, so she felt some contractions. |
[sub]IMPERIAL RESIDENCE, DINING ROOM NOON[/sub]
| The EMPRESSs mother, MRS. KUNI CHIKAKO, 50, came to visit her daughter at the Imperial Residence for lunch. Although the EMPRESS did not want to receive visitors, it still welcomed the mother to lunch. |
[list]| [sub]KUNI CHIKAKO, Mother[/sub] | I saw the news of your third pregnancy and I also saw the bad rumors in the newspapers, are you okay?
| [sub]NAGAKO, The Empress[/sub] | Yes, Mom, I'm fine. His Majesty and I agreed this morning that I will stay out of the public eye until a prince is born.
| [sub]KUNI CHIKAKO, Mother[/sub] | What if this child is not a boy? Will you withstand more pressure from Japanese royals?
| [sub]NAGAKO, The Empress[/sub] | Mom... we are young, we will have many children until a crown prince is born.
| [sub]KUNI CHIKAKO, Mother[/sub] | Do this for your duties as a wife and Empress, not for what other people think.
| [sub]NAGAKO, The Empress[/sub] | This Empire will see a Crown Prince be my son.[/list]
| After lunch, the EMPRESS and her mother will walk for a few minutes in the garden to catch up on the conversation. |
AKASAKA PALACE, TOKYO, Philanialle AFTERNOON
[sub]THE CROWN PRINCES PALACE[/sub]
| The sounds of the car noise, where CROWN PRINCE was, could be heard a few kilometers from the palace gate. Some of his employees ran to the gate to open it so the CROWN PRINCEs car could enter. YASUHITO would be accompanied by his younger brother, NOBUHITO, PRINCE TAKAMATSU. |
[list]| [sub]YASUHITO, The Crown Prince[/sub] | Please sit down.
| [sub]NOBUHITO, The Prince Takamatsu[/sub] | Okay, His Highness.[/list]
| The CROWN PRINCE was smiling at his younger brother as he prepared two drinks. |
[list]| [sub]YASUHITO, The Crown Prince[/sub] | Okay, little brother. What are we going to talk about today?haha.
| [sub]NOBUHITO, The Prince Takamatsu[/sub] | His Highness... Do you think the Emperors third son will be a boy?
| [sub]YASUHITO, The Crown Prince[/sub] | I hope the Emperor has a legitimate son so that the Royal blood will continue.[/list]
| The CROWN PRINCE would give his brother a drink. |
[list]| [sub]NOBUHITO, The Prince Takamatsu[/sub] | Lets toast the Emperor!
| [sub]YASUHITO, The Crown Prince[/sub] | Long live the Emperor![/list]
OMIYA PALACE, TOKYO, Philanialle EVENING
[sub]LIBRARY[/sub]
| Currently the EMPRESS DOWAGER, SADAKO KUJO, 45, was EMPRESS CONSORT during the reign of her husband, EMPEROR TAISHO. The EMPRESS DOWAGER is reading a book in her home library until her son, EMPEROR SHOWA, comes to visit. |
[list]| [sub]SATO AKIO, Palace Employee #1[/sub] | His Imperial Majesty came to visit him.
| [sub]SADAKO KUJO, The Empress Dowager[/sub] | Oh really? Come on, we cant keep His Majesty waiting.[/list]
| The EMPRESS DOWAGER addressed the EMPEROR SHOWA with a bow as she approached him. |
[list]| [sub]SADAKO KUJO, The Empress Dowager[/sub] | Welcome to this Residence, His Majesty.
| [sub]HIROHITO, The Emperor[/sub] | Hello, mommy Have you been sick these last few days?
| [sub]SADAKO KUJO, The Empress Dowager[/sub] | No, don't worry His Majesty... I am well. I hear the Empress is having trouble having a male heir?
| [sub]HIROHITO, The Emperor[/sub] | Dont even get me started on it, mommy, journalists are writing terrible rumors about the Empress.[/list]
| The EMPRESS DOWAGER nodded in agreement with the EMPEROR SHOWA. |
[sub]THE EMPRESS DOWAGER AND THE EMPEROR WALKED SIDE BY SIDE THROUGH THE CORRIDORS OF THE RESIDENCE.[/sub]
[list]| [sub]SADAKO KUJO, The Empress Dowager[/sub] | His Majesty and the Empress are young and will have many children in the future maybe 12 children?haha. Don't worry about what Japanese royals or even the newspapers say... just focus on your duties as the Emperor of Japan, the same goes for the Empress.[/list]
| [sub]HIROHITO, The Emperor[/sub] | Thanks, mommy.[/list]
| The EMPRESS DOWAGER and the EMPEROR smiled at each other for a brief moment. |
[list]| [sub]SADAKO KUJO, The Empress Dowager[/sub] | I'm sure the Imperial Family will have a male heir in the future.[/list]
| The EMPRESS DOWAGER bows again to the EMPEROR SHOWA and then she returns to the library. |
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[list]FEBRUARY, 1929
[list]CAIRO, KINGDOM OF EGYPT
[list] THE STORY OF A YOUNG GAMAL ABDEL NASSER [/list][/list][/list]
| [sub] The sun rose upon the city of Cairo on a brisk winters morning, its brilliant golden light hugging the land as the sun stretched out with its warm arms. Cairo is a city of grand architecture, small stone avenues, even smaller side streets and beautiful places to eat and drink - especially to relax as the Egyptian folk went about their day. A young man springs out from a corner shop, his name? Gamal. He made his way down a small beige coloured stone street - a hug of houses stood as if sentries to the sidestreet. The narrowness and the tallness of the stone buildings provide a sense of home, belonging and security. In the distance, a bridge of many stone arches, each of them perfectly formed, stood as a magnificent structure with the legendary Pyramids in the backdrop - each arch in the glistening reflection of the Nile river bringing to mind a fine Monet painting. History crawls from every crack and crevice in these lands, which makes Egypt special in the world. Gamal was preparing for a meeting with a newly formed movement named the "Young Egypt Party" which could be aligned in conjunction with a similar movement across the ocean - namely the Italian movement created by Benito Mussolini. Young Egypt was a youthful but formidable group, with a militaristic wing that forms their own 'paramilitary' who aptly name themselves the 'Green Shirts'. [/sub] |
| [sub]Gamal himself was a dashing young man, with bright intellect although a tad naive which wasn't uncommon for a man his age. The party which he had gained membership of held a vision of an Egyptian Empire, encompassing Egypt and Sudan - which would ally with other Arab nations and serve as the "leader of Islam". For the most part, Young Egypt had not gained too many votes in the last recent election, however, they were beginning to make a name for themselves - particularly those who held Anti-British sentiment and could relate to their populist and nationalist message. Given their similar ideological nature to that of the Fascist movement within Italy, it was clear that they were receiving both funding and advice from the Kingdom of Italy to increase the similar ideological cause throughout the world. Gamal swiftly arrived at the restaurant which was being used for the night as a means for the meeting, the rich deep browns of the tables and chairs, and the Iris & Coconut aroma pulled his nose out of the damp cold outdoors odour. Also joining Gamal at the table was another young man, named Anwar Sadat, and finally the leader of the movement Ahmed Hussein. [/sub] |
[list] SADAT, Anwar : [sub]"Good morning, Gamal, I take it that you have seen the news in regards to the economic reforms planned by Mohamed Mahmoud Pasha? He is simply a puppet for Western exploitation and imperialism - no backbone whatsoever. He would roll over for the British if it meant more investment". [/sub][/list]
[list] NASSER, Gamal Abdel: [sub]"Yes, I happened to see it in the newspaper this morning just before I left. In these decisive days in the history of mankind, these days in which truth struggles to have itself recognized in international chaos where powers of evil domination and imperialism have prevailed, Egypt must stand firmly to preserve her sovereignty . . . we must step in to maintain and expand the slither of independence we were provided by the British. If we can't rely on our own Prime Minister to do that, then it must be in the hands of those prepared to do so " [/sub][/list]
[list] SADAT, Anwar : [sub]"I heard from Ahmed that he had achieved contact with Italy themselves, and they were more than willing to provide great funding and advice for our new party. Although I have to say that it seems like Ahmed is attempting to remove one imperialist European influence in the British and replace it with another with the Italians considering his closeness to the idea of cooperation with Italy". [/sub][/list]
[list] NASSER, Gamal Abdel: [sub]"Very much so Anwar, we should be cooperating with other Arab states and allying with them instead, but we must not forget who the greater evil is here - the British. If the Italians are a means to achieve power and for Egypt to forge its own destiny then so be it". [/sub][/list]
| [sub]Hussein enters the restaurant with a large Cheshire cat grin from ear to ear, a letter from Mussolini in one hand and his hat in another.[/sub]|
[list] HUSSEIN, Ahmed: [sub]"Gentlemen, I have great news . . ."[/sub] [/list]
[I]TO BE CONTINUED . . .
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February 2nd 1929 the Regent sends the King of Ireland a Congratulatory letter
Greetings King Patrick of Ireland, I on Behalf of the Hungarian People wish to congratulate you on your accession to the throne of Ireland.
I am glad to see the House of O'Neil return to the Throne, and a Catholic as a Bonus. May your Kingdom forever withstand British Imperialism.
best regards.
Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary
Miklos Horthy
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[list][list][list][pre]MAMLAKAT ALHASHIMIIYN
مملكة الهاشميين
THE KINGDOM OF THE HASHEMITES[/pre][/list]
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TREATY OF MEDINA BRINGS CIVIL WAR TO A CLOSE AFTER 12 YEARS OF INSTABILITY; BP DISCOVERS OIL IN EASTERN ARABIA; KINGDOM OF THE HASHEMITE BECOMES AN EMPIRE
معاهدة المدينة تقترب من الحرب الأهلية بعد 12 عامًا من عدم الاستقرار ؛ BP تكتشف النفط في شرق المملكة العربية السعودية. مملكة الهاشمية تصبح إمبراطورية
[sub]King Ali bin Hussein, King of Hejaz & Sharif of Mecca | MECCA, 1929 [/sub][/list]
[sub]| MAMLAKAT ALHASHIMIIYN - مملكة الهاشميين |[/sub]
The Peninsular War dragged on for 12 years thus far. Since the defeat of the Ottomans via the Arab Revolt, the Peninsula has not been the same as the two main Arab families, Hashimi and Saud, battled for supremacy. With speculated deaths of 350,000 people dying within 12 years, the calls for peace and reconciliation increased in both kingdoms but also the spectator kingdoms of Oman, Yemen, Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait. Fearing a spiral out of control, the Heads of States of the 6 other Kingdoms heavily lobbied both King Ali bin Hussein of House Hashimi and Sultan Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud of House Saud. Since 1902, House Saud sought to establish a Peninsular Kingdom of their own; however, House Hashimi was the main family in the way as the Periphery kingdoms surrounding what would become the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia held their allegiance to the Hashemites not only for their relation to the Prophet Muhammad but also their ownership of the 2 Holy Cities. With the Italians providing extensive military weaponry and equipment to the Hashemites at the beginning of the year, the tide of the war would turn deeply in favor for the Hashemites as aerial bombing campaigns would target indiscriminately the Saud capital of Riyadh as Yemeni tribal militias advanced into the flat southern deserts of the Saudi Kingdom. The perceived neutrality of the 5 other kingdom on the Gulf further operated as buffers against the Saudi Sultan as their borders were closed (Bahrain being an island) and warnings were given that any disturbances to their borders would result in a defensive jihad; giving the Hashemites a larger force multiplier and a second opening to trap the Saudis.
With Italian mountain guns and armored cars, the Hashemites outmaneuvered and heavily bombarded Saudi cavalry positions or broke through weakly built fortifications. There were even surfacing accounts of Hashemites running over Saudi militants with Italian Fiat armored cars. The terror would commence with Hashemite death squads patrolling liberated villages and committing to firing squads on Saudi fighters after interrogations and imprisonment. The sheer brutality demonstrated prompted conversations in Riyadh among the circles of the Sultan that the continual war effort to solidify Saudi control over the Peninsula may not happen if the Hashemites continue on an aggressive offense. With 4 x Caproni Ca.101 Bombers constantly dropping bombs onto Riyadh, King Ali bin Hussein forced the Saudi Sultan to Medina while also inviting the Arab royal families of Yemen, Oman, Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait to Medina to observe the negotiations of the Treaty of Medina and also to participate in a serious discussion regarding the future of the Peninsula.
The Treaty of Medina was one of a monumental occasion not only for the main Arab tribes but also for political institutional construction for the near future. Understanding the major rivalry between House Hashimi and House Saudi, the Treaty of Medina took 6 days to actually negotiate, 4 days to comprise, and another 3 days to ratify an agreement that prompted the end of the Peninsular War (1917-1929). The Treaty of Medina prompted the formation of a Peninsular government that would not strip the prestige of the represented Arab monarchs but rather place the Hashemite Family as the First Among Equals (الأول في المتساويين) out of respect for the Prophet Muhammad's lineage and the Hashemite King's status as the Custodian of the Two Holy Cities. Penalties have been agreed upon onto the Saud Family for their 27 years of waging jihad across the Peninsula, resulting in the execution of Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud and the revoking of their status as a major Arab family, prompting their expulsion from Riyadh once again.
Seeking political reassurances to the other Arab families and the people of the Peninsula, the Treaty of Medina established the following:
[list][list][pre]- Recognition of the House of Hashimi as the Executive Royal Authority over the Peninsula
- Establishment of a Bicameral Unitary Parliamentary System in which the political power is vested in and entrusted to the parliament with confidence by its electorate. The Federal National Council, whose members are indirectly elected by the hand-picked 12% of Emirati citizens who have voting rights through an electoral college, while the others are appointed by the rulers of each Arab royal family, and The Federal Supreme Council, representing the highest constitutional authority to establish general policies and sanctions federal legislation.
- Establishment of the Offices of the President, Vice-President, Cabinet of Ministers, and the Royal Executive Court of House Hashimi. The President is appointed by the Federal National Council and approved by the Federal Supreme Council. The President, upon approval, picks the Vice-President, who is reviewed by the Federal National Council. The President and Vice-President compose the Cabinet of Ministers, who is reviewed by the Federal Supreme Council. Above the Bicameral Unitary Parliamentary Chambers is the Executive Court of House Hashimi that oversee policies regarding national security.
- The borders of the Peninsular nations are to be removed to formulate a unified single, Arab polity, including the Omani outpost in Gwadar.[/pre][/list][/list]
The signing of the Medina Treaty was met with some confusion but with the practice of political quietism along with assurances given to supporters of the major Arab families, it was understood to be in the best interest of the Arabian Peninsula as well as an official end to 12 years of war between Hashimi and Saudi but also 27 years of Saudi aggression. With the execution of Sultan Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al-Saud, the Hashemites declared they will personally look to find a new Sultan to lead the Saudi Family that aligns with the new realities of the Peninsula and will abide by the Medina Treaty.
BP DISCOVERS OIL IN EL HABA, ARABIA!!
As the Treaty of Medina was underway, representatives from the BP (Canovia) would announce the discovery of a potentially substantial oil deposit in El Haba, Arabia on the coast of the Arabian Gulf. The discovery of said oil deposits, although vastly unknown to the majority of the Arabian citizens, to the educated members of the Hashemite Family, this was a potentially substantial and necessary opportunity for development and profit. The discovery of oil prompted Crown Prince Faisal to send Prince 'Abd al-Ilah of Hejaz to meet the BP Representatives in Dammam to negotiate the initiation of extraction and production, which will include the energy infrastructure of oil wells, new ports, and oil rigs. With current number of barrels unknown, there is much excitement in Mecca that oil of any quantity would be a true gift from Allah. Seeking to take the Kingdom onto a new direction from his father who recently abdicated, King Ali bin Hussein has to be careful on how he reign will turn at the very moment, knowing that now his Kingdom possesses a vital resource not just for development but the world.
UNITED STATES DISCOVERS OIL IN DAMMAM!!
In addition to BP representatives in El Haba to negotiate with Prince 'Abd al-Ilah, US representatives from the Standard Oil Co. of California (Chevron) informed King Ali bin Hussein at an undisclosed, private village outside of Mecca about the promising discovery of oil in Dammam, Arabia. The great news would be followed by agreed upon scheduling for negotiations regarding extraction, production, and dissemination of energy resources. The Hashemite King further indicated that with the UK in El Haba and the United States in Dammam, the realities of a developed, integrated Peninsula amid industrialization is coming true. King Ali bi Hussein further appointed Crown Prince Faisal to oversee the negotiations of the contracts with the United States regarding the Dammam oil field.
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[list]Februrary 1929
[sub]First Discovery at Dammam[/sub][/list]
[list][list][pre]SoCal, the Standard Oil company of California had been rewarded oil concessions for the province of Al-Hasa in 1927. But the traditional methods geologists had relied on were largely absent from the deserts of Arabia . . . Newly developed American methods such as seismic and gravity surveys enhanced the exploration of petroleum, but the introduction of structure drilling, led by Stanford-graduated geologist, Max Steineke made initial strike at Dammam no. 7[/pre][/list][/list]
DAMMAM, Alzarikstan AFTERNOON
[sub]California-Arabian Standard Oil Co. (CASOC)[/sub]
| Sand dunes undulate unless on the horizon. Beyond Dammam no. 7, the first of the oil derricks to tap into the vast deserts abundance there were merely small settlements, tent-like establishments. The firm back at San Ramon, California hadnt figured dispatching more permeant settlements until oil had; which it had now been, discovered. |
| One would assume the sand dunes wouldve been smooth ride overs, but the pitch and elevations of the dunes made the experience on jeep the equivalent of swaying on a listing sailboat. But nevertheless, the small team of Americans, in light tan suits and pith helmets rose towards the outskirts of the Standard Oil California settlement. |
[list]| [sub]MAX STEINEKE, Petroleum Geologist[/sub] | President-elect [Hoover] came from my Alma Mater![/list]
| MAX STEINEKE, the chief geologist at CASOC spoke up, holding onto his hat as the two jeep motorcade continued to travel up and over the unending sand dunes. He had been considered a wizkid by those more business senior at the firm, a term he took as a compliment even if, unknown to him, President Coolidge had given the same nickname to Herbert Hoover, Secretary of Commerce and now President-Elect under less pleasant circumstances. |
| The man seated next to him smiled lightly, he didnt have much to say right now, then again it was his first in the Hashimate Kingdom. He was only five years older than STEINEKE, but he wasnt a geologist he was J. PAUL GETTY. |
[list]| [sub]J. PAUL GETTY, Businessman[/sub] | Thats great, that would be
| [sub]MAX STEINEKE, Petroleum Geologist[/sub] | Stanford! Although Im class of 21, Mr. Hoover started with the Pioneer Class of 91![/list]
| The jeep had ridden down a steeper sand dune, which STEINEKE could have mistaken that to be the reason for the removal of GETTYs smile, but his response affirmed the real reason. |
[list]| [sub]J. PAUL GETTY, Businessman[/sub] | [University of California] Berkeley, thats my alma mater.[/list]
| STEINEKE laughed a bit, the two colleges had been harboring a football rivalry for the better part of the decade, not that it mattered that much anyway. |
[list]| [sub]MAX STEINEKE, Petroleum Geologist[/sub] | All from California then I gather . . . They said youre a potential investor?
| [sub]J. PAUL GETTY, Businessman[/sub] | I am. Although in the dunes, not Standard Oil, gonna help you fellows bring the oil out of the desert.
| [sub]MAX STEINEKE, Petroleum Geologist[/sub] | Well we finally struck at Dammam, but I guess you know that, they say
| [sub]J. PAUL GETTY, Businessman[/sub] | They say it couldnt be done, everybody knows its here! But it will be![/list]
| That was the first hint of a smile GETTY gave since arriving in the Hashemite kingdom. |
OUTSKIRTS OF DAMMAM, Alzarikstan AFTERNOON
[sub]HASHEMITE CARVAN of GHAZI BIN FAISAL[/sub]
| The caravan of camels and assorted imported European automobiles for supplies was definitely something out of A Thousand Arabian Nights the tents had already been pitched, and they were expansive, silk and gold-lined tapestries that in a sense, seemed like from another world compared to the simple white linen tents of the tribal clans that roamed the vast Arab deserts. |
| The two American jeep-like automobiles had soon arrived, and the delegations stepped out. They werent representatives of the Standard Oil Co. of California, those had already been dispatched by aircraft to meet with the Hashemite royals in their capital city of Mecca this entire arrangement had been arranged on behalf of Mr. GETTY, and of course, Prince GHAZI BIN FAISAL. |
[list]| [sub]TRANSLATOR, Standard Oil of Cal.[/sub] | Mr. Getty, his excellency, by the will of Allah, of the Hashemite throne, Prince Ghazi bin Faisal.
| [sub]TRANSLATOR, Standard Oil of Cal.[/sub] | السيد جيتي ، بإذن الله ، صاحب العرش الهاشمي الأمير غازي بن فيصل.[/list]
| The translators spoke in both English & Arabia, as GETTY was the first to walk forward and extend a hand to the Hashemite prince. |
[list]| [sub]J. PAUL GETTY, Businessman[/sub] | Your Excellency.[/list]
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Unlike his more stern relatives, Prince Ghazi bin Faisal was a rather shy individual but he new business. The Prince, wearing a uniform that combined Bedouin Arab and British-influenced military regalia, the Prince would give a nod to Mr. Getty as well as a very firm handshake. Removing his hat and handing it to one of his assistants, the Prince would quietly and softly walk over to a pillow placed on the floor. Removing his shoes out of respect and courtesy of culture, the Prince would take a seat on the pillow and ask for one of his assistants to return to his white Arabian horse to fetch some cooled tea. Listening to the introduction of the translator, the Prince would smile at the near perfect Arabic as he would be impressed. Looking at the translator, Ghazi would begin speaking before looking back at J. Paul Getty:
l Prince Ghazi l:
Speaks in Arabic:
[list][sub]"قبل أن أبدأ ، أود أن أشير إلى إعجابي بإتقان اللغة العربية تقريبًا. إنه لمن دواعي سروري حقًا أن نرى أن لغتنا تُدرس في مكان آخر خارج حدودنا. نيابة عن الهاشميين ، نحن نقدر وقتكم للمجيء إلى بلدنا والبحث عن ما يكمن تحت هذه الرمال. لقد صدمتنا أخبار النفط بالدهشة بالتأكيد لكنها كانت نعمة حقيقية من الله. على الرغم من أنني لست خبيرًا في العقود التجارية ، إلا أن الهاشميين يقدرون الصدق والشفافية المفتوحة والثقة عندما يتعلق الأمر بالأعمال ومواردنا ... بالأحرى. هناك الملايين من العرب هنا في شبه الجزيرة هذه في هذه المملكة الجديدة ، وبالتالي فإن أولوية عائلتي هي ضمان قدرتنا على إعالة شعبنا بطرق أفضل مما عانوه في ظل العثمانيين وغيرهم من المستعمرين والإمبرياليين السابقين."[/sub][/list]
TRANSLATION:
[list][sub]"Before I begin, I would like to point out I am impressed by your near perfection of the Arabic language. It is truly gracious to see that our language is being studied elsewhere outside our borders. On the behalf of the Hashemites, we are appreciative of your time to come to our country and seek what lies beneath this sand. The news of oil struck us by surprise surely but it was surely a true blessing from Allah. Although I am no expert on business contracts, the Hashemites value honesty, open transparency, and trust when it comes down to business and our...rather resources. There are millions of Arabs here on this Peninsula in this new Kingdom and so the priority of my family is to ensure that we can provide for our people in ways better than they endured under the Ottomans and other former colonizers and imperialists."[/sub][/list]
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| GETTY followed suit and a palled the customs of the Hashemite Arab people, taking his shoes off and proceeding to sit down with the prince, STEINEKE did the same, although his focus was on the sciences of petroleum geology and not business. |
[list]| [sub]J. PAUL GETTY, Businessman[/sub] | Your Excellency, Id like to congratulate you and your people for finding peace among the Arab tribes, I came upon this news on my voyage here from America, by both sea and the trek by air . . . Although I cant speak on any official capacity on behalf of Washington, Id leave that up to the ambassadors dispatched [by President Coolidge], I can say that the firm I seek to establish is increasingly interested in focusing its interests and its future on your soil, and bestowing the trust upon the Arab people.[/list]
| The TRANSLATOR proceeded to convert that to Arabic, as GETTY added; |
[list]| [sub]J. PAUL GETTY, Businessman[/sub] | Your peoples quest for independence, from Ottoman rule and foreign political governance pays similarities to us Americans strive for independence over a century ago.[/list]
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The prince would nod his head and provide subtle smiles as the translator informed him of the statements. Scratching on his trimmed yet fully grown beard, Prince Faisal would take a moment to think about what he would say.
l Prince Ghazi l:
[list][sub]"Yes yes I am familiar with the founding of the United States and I would say surely that it is an inspiring moment of history for those who demand the right of self-determination and independence from external influence and oppression. I understand this meeting is more so in regards to the recent news of oil being discovered in Dammam. The Arab people are too interested in this as we are hoping this can provide us opportunity to make money for our people. We are very poor...some do not make it to 50 years old because health standards are poor...over 70% of our people cannot read or write...they are illiterate. The Hashemites hope that by making deals with you, we can work to change things around."[/sub][/list]
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LIBERTY FRONT (LF) PARTY REFORMS INTO PARTIDO DEMOCRATA CRISTIANO (PDC) IN PARTY RESUFFLE
The Liberty Front (LF), or Libertad Frente, is Spain's leading centrist democratic party, led by famous liberal journalist-turned-politician Enrique Zamora Torres, and was established in 1927 with the proclamation of the Second Spanish Republic. The Liberty Front (LF) and the far-right Patriot Front (PF) both split off from the United Freedom Front (Frente de Libertad Unido, or FDLU), hence the similar names. The Patriot Front, a far-right ultranationalist coalition party between the Nacionalistas and the Adelante Espana (Forward Spain) party, has drifted from being a moderate nationalist party to a radical far-right party who subtly wishes to destroy the democratic institutions implemented by the 'weak communist Republican government' in order to 'bring back the glory which Spain once possessed'. On the other hand, the Liberty Front moved from being a renowned social democratic political rival to the Republican Left (RL) Party, led by incumbent President Manuel Azana, to a more centrist, liberal democratic party which promotes market capitalism, industrialization, and support for foreign investments into Spain.
With the 1930 presidential elections rapidly incoming, the Liberty Front leadership assembled in Madrid from 11 January to 19 January, where the party underwent the largest reshuffle in its history in order to adapt the Party to the changed geopolitical landscape and boost the party's chances of securing the presidency and at the very least a sizable minority in the unicameral Spanish Parliament that will allow it to depart its opposition coalition with the Patriot Front, which the party has detested since its inception. Incumbent party leader Enrique Torres won re-election to the post of Director-General of the Party Leadership Council, with over 72.1% of the vote, while pro-suffrage and pro-women's rights MP Clara Campoamor secured the party's de facto vice presidency, becoming Torres's second-in-command through the post of Deputy Director-General of the Party Leadership Council. The Party Leadership Council, a ten-person group which acts as the Liberty Front's governing committee, voted 7-3 to change the party's name into the Partido Democrata Cristiano, or the Christian Democratic Party of Spain (PDC), and voted 6-4 to radically overhaul the party's public face and its policies.
The new PDC will be remaining in the opposition coalition with the Patriot Front as the junior partner, but sources close to the party's leadership claim that new policies and the 1930 presidential elections could bring about change in that sense. In terms of policies, the PDC aims to pursue a pro-capitalist, pacifist, pro-League, neutral foreign policy style of politics, with the Party favoring market capitalism for the economy, the League of Nations as a global peacekeeping force, and a relatively neutral foreign policy with the aim of maintaining 'an equal amount of partnerships and alliances' with right-wing, centrist and left-wing nations alike. Crucially, the PDC's policies are seriously re-aligning themselves with the ruling Republican Left party, with the exception of some left-wing policies on the economy. Some suggest that the Partido Democrata Cristiano is planning to 'jump ship' and join the governing coalition, composed of the Republican Left party and the Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE).
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Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
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Zabrowka[/spoiler]
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ITALY MARCHES INTO ALBANIA FOLLOWING ATTEMPT BY KING ZOG TO DECLARE 1927 TREATY VOID
FEBRUARY 1929
King Zog I of Albania came to power within his Country only in September of 1928, however in this short period alone he has made a multitude of enemies both within and outside of Albania. However while he has been able so far to either subdue or outmaneuver his internal opponents, his move only two days ago to declare the Second Treaty of Tirana (1927) void has in essence challenged the contents of the Treaty which had de-facto led to Albania becoming a protectorate of Italy with an almost entirely integrated Economy and unconditional Italian military access. The previous and first Treaty of 1926 had declared Italy the official "Guarantor" of Albania, and included statements underlining that Italy would guarantee the current Albanian Status Quo (at the time a Republic) against any changes to its situation in the form of Government change. In this case, Italy has invoked that precise clause in the Treaty as a furious rebuttal to Zog's denunciation of the Second Treaty. Standing to lose its access to Albania and as a result a secondary entryway into the Balkans, along with its short-time Protectorate in the region, Italy has now initiated hostile actions against its smaller and less well equipped Neighbor.
While Albania had won the Vlora War in 1920 securing its Independence, its Armed Forces was at this point far too small and far too ill equipped to put up much of a difference. Possessing no armored Units, no air forces, only 3 small patrol boats and in total 15,000 non-regular Personnel the difference was stark and some would even say "unfair". Being a long time advocator of violent change, Il Duce has ordered Italian Forces to achieve the occupation of Albania in a swift and decisive manner.
Beginning at precisely 07:00 on the morning of the 8th as the sun rose behind them, the Trento Class Cruisers "Trento" and "Trieste" escorted by Eight Turbine-class destroyers came into view of the Albanian Coastal City of Durrës. Refusing to answer signs from the shore they open fire at the Albanian Sea Defenses (consisting of 3 coastal batteries) at approximately 7:45, followed by the launching of smaller Boats and landing craft that were to carry roughly 10,000 men ashore over the next six hours. Defending the City were a mere 500 Albanians (led by Major Abaz Kupi) equipped with mainly outdated Rifles and a total of three machine guns. Fighting valiantly however, there could have never been another conclusion as Italian Forces force their way ashore and into the City.
*The following while perhaps seeming cheesy is exactly what Italy did irl to conquer Albania without much fighting
Upon receiving the shocking news, King Zog had ordered the Albanian Army to move to the areas under threat by the Italians however in an act of utter betrayal the Italian Officers leading his own men had turned on him along with the Military advisors that Italy had sent as part of the 1926 Treaty. Conveying false information to Troops and misdirecting those that did have active intelligence of the situation meant that Italy had delayed any Albanian defensive move by vital hours in which Italy secured its stronghold in Dürres. After only 11 hours on Albanian soil, Italian Troops entered Tirana to seize not just the City itself but the, and all Ports within the Nation had been declared under Italian control only 8 hours after landing.
Zog himself having fled to Greece with whatever loyal followers he could muster, the Albanian Parliament under intense pressure by the Italians voted to depose Zog and unite the nation with Italy "in personal union" by offering the Albanian crown to Italy's King Victor Emmanuel III. The parliament soon after elected Albania's largest landowner, Shefqet Vërlaci, as Prime Minister. Vërlaci would only serve in this position for a measly few days however, long enough for Victor Emmanuel III to formally accept the Albanian crown in a ceremony at the Quirinale palace in Rome. Upon accepting the Albanian Crown, Victor Emmanuel III would then have to move quickly to declare Francesco Jacomoni di San Savino, a former ambassador to Albania, to represent him in Albania as "Lieutenant-General of the King" and thus effectively become Viceroy and a replacement for Vërlaci.
Suffering 212 dead in exchange for 169 dead Albanians, the invasion is hailed as a vast victory in Italy and proof of Italian dominance over the Balkans with the rebuttal by Italy of an attempt of a Balkan Nation to remove Italy from their lands. Within the Government the war is seen as a net gain overall despite the losses for the simple fact that Italy now has direct access to Petroleum in the form of Albania's Petroleum fields (the only of their kind in Europe beside Romania).
[spoiler=The Alternate history]
IRL when Zog declared the Treaty of 1927 void Mussolini made many threats however did not follow through on these, instead i have decided to respond to this betrayal with an iron fist as the move IRL was an essential removal of Albania from the Italian Empire and instead made it part of their Sphere (a downgrade).
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[list]| [sub]J. PAUL GETTY, Businessman[/sub] | Your Excellency, in my country there is a saying, popularized by the current outgoing president, that the business of America is business, and that there is nothing more the United States would rather do than expand avenues of trade with the world; so prosperity, like the prosperity that we share at home, maybe spread around the world. I know it sounds idealistic, but our democracy has to be your Excellency I come here not only to discuss business, but to be one of the first to establish trust with your kingdom. On my voyage here I read how the Iranians have nationalized their oil, something unwelcomed by Wall Street business and indeed any development entrepreneurs. To have their property and their livelihoods taken away by the state is something a free man always dreads. We are hoping that in the Hashemite kingdom, that spirit of business, of capitalism and renewal will find refuge for American investors eager to tap into a new epicenter of worldwide petroleum extraction. Dammam no. 7 proves it could be done.[/list]
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[list][list][list]AOF: AFRIQUE[/list][/list][/list]
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[sub]| 1929 FEBRUARY | 1348 JUMADA II | Meet the Governor-General | DAKAR | PARIS |[/sub][/list][/list]
[list][list][list]Your New Home
French West Africa[/list][/list][/list]
[sub]FRENCH WEST AFRICA With a loud blast of the horn of a large merchant marine vessel, the arrival of several Government Officials from France and across French West Africa is announced to the public at the port of Dakar. The grandeur of the port is lacking but its importance is incredible. Without the port of Dakar, many of the goods and resources that flow from West Africa to France would not be possible. Though, it is bottlenecked. The port itself is tiny and unimpressive. Completely different from the ports at Tunis or Algiers which boast beautiful docks and waterways, fit with roads that would outdo almost any port city in Africa aside, of course, the great Suez canal of [nation=short]Kotakuan II[/nation]. The city of Dakar was built at the westernmost point of the African continental mainland. The point is heavily guarded by soldiers, policemen and the like. The importance of the city to the French Republic is without proper definition, to quantify it is improbable, impossible even.[/sub]
[sub]Of the many important officials arriving on the merchant marine to Dakar was one Jules Joseph Brévié, the current Lieutenant Governor of Niger. Incredibly enough, the fastest way from Niger to Dakar is to ride by horse and camel to the port of Porto-Novo (Portuguese, lit. New Port) and arrive by boat to the city of Dakar. This was the journey of the tired and constantly drowsy Jules Joseph Brévié, whose endeavours were long winded and unruly compared to those of his contemporary counterparts at the time. He stands at the bow of the ship looking onward at his future. The hot, dry shores of Senegal. He is accompanied by his secretary; Leo Charlebois.[/sub]
[list][sub]| JULES JOSEPH BRÉVIÉ, LT. GOVERNOR (NGR): | What do the locals call this place?[/sub][/list]
[list][list][sub]| Leo ruffles through the papers on his clipboard. |[/sub][/list][/list]
[list][sub]| LEO CHARLEBOIS, SECRETARY: | En-dock-car-roo. We prefer the more practical; Dakar, though.[/sub][/list]
[list][sub]| JULES JOSEPH BRÉVIÉ, LT. GOVERNOR (NGR): | Practical to whom, Mister Charlebois?[/sub][/list]
[list][sub]| LEO CHARLEBOIS, SECRETARY: | The civilized, sir.[/sub][/list]
[sub]Standing on the end of the dock, a waist-high black cane in his hands stands the Governor-General of all French West Africa; J. Gaston Cardé. Usually sporting a large black tophat, he has removed it so that a lanky African man might wipe his brow. He then, places it back on his grey clad head. One might look at Monsieur Cardé and recognize that he is incredibly French. His nose is triangular and pronounced, his eye brows are prominent and sprinkled with grey hair, his completely greyed hair is greased completely and combed towards the back of his head showing off his male-patterned baldness. One might say he is simultaneously the cleanest and dirtiest man in the city. The line is thin and the jury is out. He huffs and puffs, his lungs working extra hard after years of cigarette intake. The heat of the city barrelling down towards him as his black suit works twice as hard to hide his otherwise grotesque sweatlines.[/sub]
[sub]As the boat finally arrives and docks at the port of Dakar, a large ramp is placed at the exit hole of the vessel. Several working-class men rush out of the boat as a foreman shouts at them in French. Fast moving legs spring and leap across the dock as they make their way towards the city, completely ignoring Governor-General Cardé. He looks around at his posse confused but then as he looks towards the exit he sees Monsieur Brévié exiting. His secretary at his side, and his hands behind his back as his well groomed mustache and goatee show off his age, wisdom and character. He walks down the ramp and stands near Governor-General Cardé, not yet looking at him but looking out towards the water and the port. The deep, echoey yet clumsy voice of the Governor-General is heard through the right ear of the Lieutenant-Governor. It shocks him slightly;[/sub]
[list][sub]| J. GASTON CARDÉ, GOVERNOR-GENERAL (AOF): | Welcome to Dakar, Monsieur Brévié. We have been awaiting your arrival with bated breath![/sub][/list]
[list][sub]| JULES JOSEPH BRÉVIÉ, LT. GOVERNOR (NGR): | Im sure this place does not seem rife with excitement.[/sub][/list]
[list][sub]| J. GASTON CARDÉ, GOVERNOR-GENERAL (AOF): | If you want excitement, Monsieur, I hear Indochina is very lively these days.[/sub][/list]
[list][list][sub]| The mere mention of Indochina sends shockwaves down the spine of the Lieutenant-Governor. |[/sub][/list][/list]
[list][sub]| JULES JOSEPH BRÉVIÉ, LT. GOVERNOR (NGR): | Governor, I am here to relieve you of your duties here at[/sub][/list]
[list][sub]| J. GASTON CARDÉ, GOVERNOR-GENERAL (AOF): | PRAISE THE LORD![/sub][/list]
[list][list][sub]| Cardé grabs and excitedly shakes the hand of now Governor-General Brévié. |[/sub][/list][/list]
[list][sub]| J. GASTON CARDÉ, GOVERNOR-GENERAL (ALG): | Where am I off to? Hmm? Avignon?? Perhaps Marseilles! Oh~ please tell me it is on the Mare Nostrum, I must hear it, sir![/sub][/list]
[list][sub]| JULES JOSEPH BRÉVIÉ, GOVERNOR-GENERAL (AOF): | ...you are to become the Governor-General of Algeria, stationed at Algiers.[/sub][/list]
[list][list][sub]| A girlish squeal exits the mouth of Governor-General Cardé. Who soon thereafter grabs the shoulders of Jules Brévié and kisses both of his cheeks. |[/sub][/list][/list]
[list][sub]| J. GASTON CARDÉ, GOVERNOR-GENERAL (ALG): | You sir! *muah* I love you *muah* So very *muah*, very, *muah* much! If I were a King I would have you knighted! Ahahaha![/sub][/list]
[list][list][sub]| Cardé walks away from the shocked Jules Brévié, a newfound bounce in his step as he walks on towards the boat. |[/sub][/list][/list]
[list][sub]| J. GASTON CARDÉ, GOVERNOR-GENERAL (ALG): | This is my ride, yes? Capitan! Oh, dear, Capitan! Make haste to Algiers, my good man! Away from this hot, desolate rock![/sub][/list]
[list][list][sub]| Governor-General Brévié watches as the overgrown man enters the boat and wanders about. He then turns to his secretary and the two begin to slowly walk down the dock and towards the Governors mansion. |[/sub][/list][/list]
[list][sub]| JULES JOSEPH BRÉVIÉ, GOVERNOR-GENERAL (AOF): | Come then. Much work to be done. The President wants us to westernize the Negroid masses, but I know he means he wishes to Frankify them. Twill be a difficult task but a task worth doing. Bringing about the end of their savagery and fetishism. Showing them the error of their ways and gah! I am so excited to teach them all the lessons we have learned after thousands of years of progress.[/sub][/list]
[list][sub]| LEO CHARLEBOIS, SECRETARY: | But of course, sir.[/sub][/list]
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[list]ꔂ ꖕꕇꕱ ꔳꔡ | THE UNION TIMES[pre]
February Edition 1929[/pre][/list]
[list][list][pre]A People Who Desires Freedom Will Be Free[/pre][sub][pre]Dependable Source of News and Current Events from Across the Union[/pre][/sub][/list][/list]
[list][list][pre]NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES SOLUTION TO INCOME INEQUALITY AS PALMERA EXPERIENCES UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH; OIL NATIONALIZATION ON AGENDA[/pre][/list][/list]
[list][sub]| BUENAVENTURA The sound of fog horns sounding off through the tropical air was a common occurrence in Palmeras largest Pacific port; Buenaventura. There, thousands of tons of products were transferred onto and off of railcars and ships bound for markets in both Asia and the Union. For nearly 200 years, Buenaventura has been a staple for the Palmeran economy a strategic metropolitan area at the foot of the Andes Mountains, and Asias doorway into South America. Today, however, a growing trend across the Union expresses itself in more tangible ways than elsewhere. Once, the ships which docked here unloaded raw materials which were used to help sustain Palmeras industrialism, while Agricultural and light Machinery were sent West in their place. Now, tens of ships wait in lines to receive thousands barrels of oil for export, carrying with them many of the goods that Palmera produced at home.[/sub]
[sub]For many, this is a sign of progress the discovery of Oil in Palmera had unleashed a level of economic growth never before seen in this tired Paradise. Foreign investors flocked to the nation, to obtain Certificates of Extraction for the discovery and drilling of the resource, leading to the creation and arrival of hundreds of Oil Companies. Yet, in the decade-long rush, only 4 remained: Royal Dutch Shell, Gulf, and Standard Oil who together controlled 98% of the market while the domestically owned Creole Petroleum Corporation or CPC, controlled the remainder.[/sub]
[sub]Such a concentration of ownership in these private entities, who paid-off members of the government to turn a blind eye to corruption and Anti-Labor practices (as was revealed during the Amuay Affair) was the cause of major social unrest culminating in the election of Partida fa Libertad y Hermandad (PLH) in 1928. Their platform, to democratize Palmeras economic growth was both controversial yet bold enough to captivate the imagination of the people.[/sub]
[sub]In Miranda, the National Assembly has made movements towards initiating Economic reforms with the keen interest of busting Oil Monopolies while expanding Palmeras capacity for Extraction and Export of the resource; while making strategic investments in other failing industries so as to limit the nations dependence on the oft-volatile energy market. Those reforms, as outlined within the Resolution for the Regulation of Strategic Resources, called for an intentional and systematic movement for the Nationalization of Palmeras natural resources.[/sub]
[list][list][pre][ ] When the Spanish arrived, our gods, our people, our agricultural secrets, and our land were stolen from us. The Gran Colombian Planters promised a return of these things, yet, we received only the brutality of their greed. Today, we risk the same thing. Foreigners come, promising riches for all while stealing our future from beneath our feet- the Land, the Oil, belongs to the many Palmerans and not the singular Europeans & Americans.[/pre] GREFA ANARIS, Aboriginal Member of the Assembly (PLH)[/list][/list]
[sub]CAUTION, Chancellor Shaw implored his party members, warning that while the Persians were able to retain their largest Oil trade partner, the Canovia, Palmeras partners may not be so gracious.[/sub]
[list][list][pre][ ] When in such a fragile position as we are today, our program to address poverty in Palmera should not root itself in anti-Capitalism nor Nativism. Instead we must find the balance between service and productivity A wise man once said, it is better to attract men with honey than vinegar; and in that same way, it shall be more beneficial for us to maintain our commercial attractiveness while meeting the needs of our people.[/pre] AUBERON SHAW, Chancellor of Palmera (PLH)[/list][/list]
[sub]That Balance which Chancellor Shaw spoke of found its way into the framework which, instead of pointing to a complete nationalization of the industry, called for its restructuring in which foreign companies would have to give 25% of their oil profits to PalPetróleo a newly formed Bureau tasked with managing Palmeras petroleum, and developing local production operations. Likewise, another 25% is to be given directly to the Government of Palmera which the Resolution states will be directed to a national development fund. Together, both programs are envisioned as the most reasonable means by which the most disadvantaged citizens can begin to feel the Economic boom. Be it through community investment into physical infrastructure; or other forms such as Stocks in PalPetróleo funded corporations.[/sub]
[sub]In addition to this, the Resolution directed funds towards the expansion of the port facilities in Buenaventura, and Puerto Cabello, with the express goal of positioning both cities as the largest commercial facilities in South America. Likewise, funding will be allocated to modernize rail connections between major oil fields, major metropolitan areas, and the ports to boost efficiency in the transportation of goods and workers, while likewise reducing cost.[/sub]
[sub]These investments, millions of USD worth, are but the first in what Chancellor Shaw envisions as the Opening of Paradise to the Industrial world.[/sub]
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THE RISE OF FRANCISCO FRANCO, MILITARY GENERAL AND POLITICAL VISIONARY
Francisco Franco, Spanish general and right-wing political visionary. His name has been appearing increasingly frequently in Spanish newspapers and official memorandums. The rise of Spain's 'political savior' as they call him on the right, or 'an assassin with his knife pointed at the heart of Spain', as the left call him, has been surprisingly swift and legitimate. Considering the rampant corruption during these turbulent times for the infant Second Spanish Republic, Francisco Franco rose through the ranks of the Spanish Republican Army, albeit a bit bitterly, to become the Vice Chief of Staff of the Republican Armed Forces, with the rank of general and the appointed commander of Spain's colonial armies in the Spanish Sahara and the Canary Islands. Although Franco is growing suspiciously popular among the right, the monarchists, and those skeptical of the left-wing Republican government, Franco's power remains overshadowed by that of the still-popular Republican Left party and the growing Partido Democrata Cristiano (PDC), or the former Liberty Front.
Franco was born on 4 December 1892 to a military family, with his father serving in the Spanish Navy. In 1907, he joined the Spanish Army as a cadet at the Toledo Infantry Academy. During the conflicts between Spain and Morocco after the First World War, Francisco Franco rose to the rank of brigadier general in 1926 thanks to his service during the Rif War, becoming the youngest general in Spanish history at only 33 years old. Although Franco commanded respect from his superiors in Madrid and his subordinates in the Army, he bitterly resented the fall of the monarchy in 1927 and the subsequent proclamation of the Second Spanish Republic. When the monarchy was abolished in the 1927 Constitution, Brigadier Gen. Franco reportedly wrote a letter of protest to the newly elected President Manuel Azana, of the Republican Left party, but to no avail. Nevertheless, Franco continued to faithfully serve the Republican Army, and continues to do so to this day.
Franco's bitterness towards the Republican government due to his stance as a conservative monarchist is well-known among both his subordinates, peers, and superiors. However, his military intellect and strength on the battlefield, so well displayed during the Rif War and other skirmishes involving the Spanish Army in the earlier parts of the 1920s, overshadowed this potential political threat and led to Francisco Franco's rise to prominence and fame. In 1928, shortly after the formation of the Second Spanish Republic, however, people and the left-wing politicians in particular turned their heads when Franco joined the far-right Confederacion Espanola de Derechas Autonomas, or CEDA. The right-wing outcast party was regarded as a conservative Christian party, dedicated to preserving and defending Christian civilization from all threats. CEDA campaigns on a platform of saving Spain and Christian civilization from Marxism, and is a decidedly anti-communist party. However, CEDA failed to secure seats in the new Spanish Parliament.
Franco's entry into CEDA worried many left-wing politicians, most if not all of whom were part of the Spanish government in some way or form. Franco was popular among the Army men, a popular and charismatic figure among the public, and now he had joined forces with a decidedly anti-communist, evidently fascist political party by joining its ranks. These worries were further spurred onward when CEDA's membership surged following Franco's entry into the party, going from 291,531 a month before the brigadier general's entry to 345,977 two weeks after. Fast forward to today, and Franco is once more plastered all over the headlines after he floated the possibility of running for public office and expressed deep worries over Spain's 'increasingly foolish reliance on democracy, a system which has clearly not worked for Weimar Germany or Italy'.
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l Prince Ghazi l:
[list][sub]"We do not tend to pay much attention to the outside world here in Arabia for a lot of reasons, with the lack of media and technology to name a few. But nonetheless, the nationalization of Iranian oil I can understand to be rather difficult on American and even British consumers and customers. I can surely let you know today that it is not in the interest of the Hashemites to suddenly nationalize these resources. Since 1916, we, the Hashemites, had to compete with hundreds of various tribes and militias to get to where we are now. Even during the Ottomans, us Hashemites had our Kingdom here in the Hejaz and it was built on sustainable competition for our own survival. Although we do not know much about this Wall Street or long term entrepreneurial development, we are a trusting and loving people who value partnerships that benefit all parties involved. We welcome American investors into the Kingdom and we further welcome American help in building a sustainable energy sector depending on how much oil is actually here. That is the big unknown that I am most excited in finding out myself. The United States can be rest assured that its energy interests are surely protected here in Arabia and the legacy of competition that has allowed the Hashemites to win the recent 12 year civil war with the Saudis will continue to mold our nation-building priorities. Does the United States have a high confidence that Arabia is sitting on substantial sources of oil or are they mediocre?"[/sub][/list]
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| GETTY listened on, pondering before leaning in slightly, with a quick smile. |
[list]| [sub]J. PAUL GETTY, Businessman[/sub] | Your excellency . . . I came here on a week and half long voyage from New York, and I can assure you along the entire gulf, the work folks like Mr. Steineke have done definitely confirm your kingdom and your people sit upon the world's next dominating source of petroleum extraction. I'd like to think even our Anglo [British] surveyors can attest to that too."[/list]
| STEINEKE proceeds to unroll a map of all potential sits U.S. oil companies, from Standard Oil of California to Texaco and Getty's own expeditions on the Arabian peninsula. |
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Prince Ghazi would reposition himself at the speculations just heard from Getty.
l Prince Ghazi l:
[list][sub]"Is there anything that I need to do in order for this to get these operations started?"[/list][/sub]
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Yus!
It would be an honor to join such an August Assembly!
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FEBRUARY, 1929
[list]CAIRO, KINGDOM OF EGYPT → TEHRAN, IRAN
[list] EGYPTIAN KING FUAD TO MEET IRANIAN QUEEN TADJ OL-MOLOUK [I]![/list][/list][/list]
[list][sub]There is nothing so kingly as kindness. And nothing so royal as truth. King Fuad [/sub][/list]
| [sub]The airport, the runway, the metal planes, it was a place of transience that marked times of hope and adventure. For this was an adventure towards Iran, the great Persian lands of years past. Iran and Egypt share great culture, history and people - two of the most prominent Middle Eastern states throughout history and even ancient times. However, this was no time to think about the past - for a new era dawned upon the world it was time to venture out to create new friendships, alliances and trade partners. King Fuads purpose of the meeting was to present Egypt as a potential partner going forward, with the two monarchies having a dialogue it would present any potential trade agreements or things of that ilk with more public support. [/sub] |
| [sub]King Fuads plane touched down in Tehran , a smile adorned his face and his eyes showed an eagerness to finally meet the Iranian Queen[/sub] |
[List] FUAD, KING OF EGYPT: [sub] Hello, your Royal Highness, it is a pleasure to finally meet you [/sub] [/list]
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Hi you have not answered me for some time so I thought maybe here you will be more available
I would like if you respond to my request in your mailbox:)
Philanialle
Greece, February 1929
GREEK LAND DEFENSE BOOSTED WITH FT-17 LIGHT TANK DEAL WITH THE FRENCH
It's January 1929, Greece has recently purchased five warships from the Italians and the British and the Venizelos administration has just industrialized the nation, creating millions of new jobs. But amidst all this naval and industrial modernization, the Greek defense minister Themistoklis Sofoulis has ordered to boost land power, as the Greek land forces are still relatively weak. Recent military testing revealed that the Greek army's lightly armored cars and other main weaponry were heavily outdated, with some equipment in use before The Great War. The search for new vehicles was confirmed since 1920, but to little to no avail due to budget restrictions and several available designs not meeting the requirements. The noted requirements for a new vehicle were to have a fully tracked vehicle, with a rotating turret and a 20mm gun. Most designs available were either armed with machine guns, had poor crew ergonomics, or had too poor maintenance.
But in Early January, we turned to the French and with their relatively advanced tanks. But that's when one, cheap design with a 35mm gun, was fully tracked and with a rotating turret design was thought about, the French FT-17 Light Tank. The FT-17 was an advanced light tank with decent armor and a powerful 35mm gun which could knock out most infantry. In Late January, deals had been made with the French for 55 units of FT-17s and in early February, had gotten approved. In return for the tanks, the French would receive USD 200,000 and an undisclosed amount of oil and iron.
This deal is certainly a victory for both sides and with this, we hope to have good cooperation and no tension with the French.
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Fegyver- és Gépgyár(FÉG)Headquarters design room. February 8th 1929
A small team of gunsmiths are designing
A Upgrade to the Styer-mannlicher 1895
Rifle So far they have shortened the barrel. Made the strait pull bolt action smoother. A few alterations to the iron sights. The Bayonet lug is not changed. Comparability with Dove tail scope mounts are now included. Other changes to the rifle includes a extension of the internal box magazine. Increasing the capacity to 10 by loaded with 2 5 round enblock clips. Testing will begin within a weak.
Nonador, Rutannia, Philanialle, Kotakuan Ii, Nileia, Somerania, New Provenance, Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
STANDARD OIL OF CALIFORNIA (SoCal) TO BEGIN PETROLEUM EXPLORATORY OPERATIONS IN SPANISH GUINEA
Gabino Bugallal Araujo, the Ministry of Trade for the Second Spanish Republic, announced next to the Paramerican ambassador to Spain Irwin B. Laughlin and representatives from Standard Oil of California (SoCal), one of the United States's leading petroleum companies, that SoCal had been granted the right to and will be beginning petroleum exploratory operations in Spanish Guinea in order to gauge whether or not the so-called 'black gold' is present underneath the tropical rainforests and towns of Spanish Guinea, in the Gulf of Guinea and bordering French West Africa. Minister Araujo stated that should petroleum deposits be found within Spanish Guinea, Standard Oil of California will be granted the right to extract and refine them on Spanish territory. The announcement was met with ecstasy in the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who realized the economic possibilities for the venture and saw it as a sign for better US-Spain relations respectively.
The announcement comes after oil was found in Alzarikstan earlier this month, and after rumors caught traction that Nonador will potentially be nationalizing its oil industry, a move that the United States Government is bound to be strongly opposed to. When critics claimed that Spain had taken advantage of the situation by offering the Paramerican oil giant opportunities in Spain when the Union of Palmera was on the verge of nationalizing its oil industry, Minister of Trade Araujo denied all accusations, stating that plans to invite Paramerican companies to explore oil in Spanish Guinea and possibly the Spanish Sahara as well had been laid out as early as September of last year, 1928.
Accompanying the Paramerican company in exploring for oil in Spanish Guinea will be Compañía Española de Petróleos, or CEPSA, Spain's leading multinational oil and gas company. Both companies will be exploring for petroleum deposits in Spanish Guinea under a joint venture known as the Standard Oil-CEPSA Joint Petroleum Exploration Agreement, and will both receive financial support from the Spanish government. The Guardia Civil will also provide standard security for arriving workers and Paramericans involved in the new venture, but the Spanish Government has made it clear that it would be preferable that Standard Oil hire Spanish and native workers instead of importing ones from the Paramerican mainland.
While no confirmation of oil deposits have been received yet, Standard Oil of California is already starting to establish its presence in Spanish Guinea with assistance from the Spanish Government, the colonial administration of Spanish Guinea, and Spain's CEPSA. When interviewed on the possibility of finding oil and the risk of finding none, Minister Araujo simply said, 'I believe we have a fair chance of finding oil, there have been rumors and such floating around for decades."
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Zabrowka[/spoiler]
Rutannia, Paseo, Amsterwald, Philanialle, Asharken, Pontianus, Kotakuan Ii, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos, Kewtpuff, Saldat
[list][list][list][list]𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐋: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒
𝟤𝟩𝓉𝒽 𝑅𝒶𝒿𝒶𝒷, 𝟣𝟥𝟦𝟩
ᴋɪɴɢᴅᴏᴍ ᴏꜰ ᴀꜰɢʜᴀɴɪꜱᴛᴀɴ, ᴋᴀʙᴜʟ, ꜱɪᴇɢᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴍᴜʀᴀᴅ ʙᴇɢ ꜰᴏʀᴛ[/list][/list][/list][/list]
[list][spoiler=𝒫𝐿𝒜𝒴 𝑀𝐸: 𝒟𝑒𝓇𝓇𝓊𝓂𝒷𝑒]https://youtu.be/_oBQgEJfpTU?list=PLph8hEsdeSe3o51Sg2s0uP0gmVafxXYFs&t[/spoiler][/list]
[sup][I]While on multiple diplomatic missions around Europe, Shah Amanullah had left his brother Sadar Inayatullah Khan as his representative in Kabul to manage the government in his absence. Things seem to have been going smoothly in Afghanistan, however, it was all a false sense of security. On the 14th of November, 1928, the fires of conflict erupted when the Shinwari tribe, (Pashtun Tribe) revolted in Jalalabad and drew a manifesto of 10 grievances, 5 of which related to Amanullah's meddling with the status of women, the rest a mix of displeasure at new tax codes and regulations over sheep herding. They first began their attack on the government by cutting telegraph wires and cutting the road to the capital, Kabul. Sadar Inayatullah Khan upon receiving the news quickly sent for his brother to return immediately from Europe. While the Shah was returning, Inayatullah would send a small contingent to relieve the Jalalabad garrison but was halted at Nimla, 20 miles west of Jalalabad. The contingent forces were confronted by Shinwari tribesmen, surrounded they were forced to fight in Nimla but were destroyed. With the failure of the contingent force, Jalalabad would be besieged by the Shinawair's for several weeks. Once returned from his trip, Amanullah attempted to engage the Shinwari in talks by sending his foreign minister, Ghulam Siddiq Khan, and the head of the National Council, Shayr Ahmad Khan. However, In late November, they had a falling out when Amanullah became aware that Ghulam was secretly negotiating a separate deal with the Shinwari. Ghulam Siddiq is said to have incited some of the Shinwari to attack Shayr Ahmad Khan, the main consequence of which was that the Shinwari burned the Emir's winter palace in Jalalabad to the ground and Shayr's murder. Having his attempts failed, Amanullah on the 3rd of December would send his brother-in-law, Ali Ahmad Khan Luynab, to deal with the problem, and sent him off with regular troops, militia levies, and a sizable treasury with which to conciliate the tribal leaders. Ahmad was also under instruction to arrest Ghulam on charges of conspiracy against the Shah.[/sup]
[sup]While his brother-in-law was marching towards Jalalabad, Amanullah would send out a call to arms for tribal levies to assist the regular army in dealing with the Shinwari uprising. Tribesmen from the Waziri, Wardak, Ghilzai, Tajik tribesmen began flooding Kabul to aid in the war effort. These are tribes that have no particular loyalty to the Shah due to what they consider un-Islamic policies. They were mostly driven by promises of wealth from plundering and government payouts. However back in Jalalabad, Ahmad had arrived at the besieged city and managed to convince the elders of the Shinwari to hold talks with him after a 3-day period of battle. Using his skill in diplomacy, Ahmed was able to conciliate the Shinwari elders and put an end to the uprising, but it would take a while before the news would reach Kabul, which was filling up with more and more tribal levies arriving at the capital. When Amanullah became aware of the news, it seemed the crisis was over, however, a Tajik bandit by the name of Habibullāh Kalakāni or his nickname Bachai Sakao; literally the son of the water carrier. Amassed a large force of fellow Tajiks and launched an attack on the city of Jabal al-Siraj, north of Kabul, on the 12th of December. The Tajik Bandits would conduct a siege on the governmental citadel under the command of Captin Ahmad Ali Lodi. The siege would last for 18 days, with munitions and food running low, Captin Lodi was forced to peacefully surrender to Kalakāni. Lodi would be forced to hand over all government funds, 18 Vickers machine guns, several 2-inch howitzers mortars, and an unspecified number of rifles.[/sup]
[list][spoiler=𝒫𝐿𝒜𝒴 𝑀𝐸: 𝒜𝑀𝐵𝐼𝒞𝐼𝒪𝒩]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjIo1SPJ4Zc&list=PLph8hEsdeSe3o51Sg2s0uP0gmVafxXYFs&index[/spoiler][/list]
[sup]With his success at Jabal al-Siraj, Kalakāni felt emboldened to launch an attack on Kabul, thus on the 14th of December with a force of over 2,000 men, 200 of which were proper riflemen while the rest only had flint-lock rifles, traditional swords, or axes for weapons. They would first seize the Murad Beg Fort on the northern slopes of Kuh-i Kutal hill, nearby the village of Khayr Khanah. The rebels, before committing to further offensives, performed a ritual and declared Kalakāni the new Emir in order not to violate the shariah. After the ceremony, the Rebels would march through the village of Dih-i Kupak at 3:00 PM. Around 3:15 PM, they reached the Bagh-i Bala park. They also occupied Bagh-i Bala palace, formerly the summer residence of Abdur Rahman Khan, which had now been turned into a military hospital for the Emir's personal guard and the residence of a Turkish physician, Bahjet Beg. After disarming and dismissing the guards and the embassy, they stationed their own guards, reassuring the employees of the embassy that they were guests of the nation and as such no harm would come to them. The rebels also managed to enter the house and fortress tower of Shahr Ara, which was defended by Shawkat Beg, a Turkish officer who was the son of Muhammad Akbar Khan. His small force, as well as a group of cavalry officers, managed to prevent the Rebels from entering the old city. Earning them praises and medals from the Shah Amanullah. As the Battle for Kabul raged on, foreigners in the city began reporting on the battle, describing the all-consuming noise of artillery sounds and gunfire.[/sup]
[sup]Kalakāni's forces would make many attempts to take the city over, but with their limited number of riflemen and disorganization, the elite guards and calvary of the Shah managed to fend off many of these attacks. However, the rest of the army was becoming mutinous, as corrupt officers had been stealing wages and the soldier's rations. The soldiers in turn would disobey orders and hold their officers to blame instead of the rebels besieging the city. Panic and confusion were slowly consuming the ranks, Amanullah fearing an all-out mutiny ordered for his elite guards to disarm the soldiers and hand over their rifles to the citizenry of Kabul and the tribal levies who had yet departed to Jalalabad. However, the near-universal loathing of the Afghans for Amanullah led to the majority of them refusing to take up arms against Kalakani. To make matters worse for Amanullah, Some Waziri, Mangal, and Ahmadzai tribesmen defected to Kalakani, took up positions on the Asmai Hill in the center of Kabul, and fired on the Emir's troops. The battle took a drastic turn on the 25th of December when Kalakani was wounded in the shoulder by an aerial bomb, causing him to retreat 20 kilometers north, to Murad Beg Fort, in the Kuhdaman region. Kalakani's retreat gave Amanullah a chance to regroup his forces and organize a counter-attack on the fort. Using what remained of the Kabul artillery garrison, Amanullah ordered for the shelling of the Murad Beg Fort in late December, shelling the fort non-stop until January 13th. The shelling proved fruitless as the Afghan winter winds proved too much for the artillery to properly hit their target.[/sup]
[list][spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Zabrowka[/spoiler]
Paramountica, Rutannia, Paseo, Amsterwald, Philanialle, Kotakuan Ii, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Mesuvia, Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos, Kewtpuff
*Floats about in the Metaverse*
Nonador, Paramountica, Yarosluv, Rutannia, Kotakuan Ii
shoots you down over Ukrainian airspace
Paramountica, Bauscland
Ah yes, I've always wanted to be the subject of an EU/INTERPOL criminal investigation.
Paramountica, Kotakuan Ii, Kewtpuff
A Member of the National Assembly Responds;
[list][pre]When you see the behavior of a man once, you need not question what they will do next. Humans are creatures of habit, and this fact touches every person in every corner of the world. The Republic of Spain is full of swashbuckling incompetent would-be imperialist, and if they were foolish enough to lose an Empire I trust not their ability to find Oil. The United States would be careful not to cast their lot with the likes of Spain.[/pre]
Paramountica, Yarosluv, Rutannia, Paseo, Amsterwald, Asharken, Kotakuan Ii, Cascadla, Ranponian, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos, Tkatsuki
POLARIZATION OF SPANISH POLITICS BEGIN: PATRIOT FRONT COALITION PARTY COLLAPSES, NATIONAL PARTY (PN) ESTABLISHED
The polarization of Spanish politics began to gain substantial traction with the splitting of the People's Coalition into the Patriot Front and the Liberty Front. Spanish voters and politicians were immediately divided into three groups, namely left-wingers, right-wingers, and centrist liberals. The reforming of the Liberty Front into the Partido Democrata Cristiano, or the Christian Democratic Party, swung many voters who previously voted socialist over to the liberal camp, thanks to the PDC's renewed focus on economic growth and the establishment of a Spanish nationwide minimum wage. In response to the PDC's establishment, the governing Coalition for Solidarity (Cs), composed of the senior Republican Left party led by Manuel Azana and the junior Spanish Socialist Workers Party led by Niceto Alcala Zamora, boosted its unity with the establishment of a joint legislative agenda, placing the governing coalition under a shadow of skepticism.
The right-wing Patriot Front coalition party, the senior partner in the opposition coalition against the Coalition for Solidarity, is the only party with seats in the unicameral Spanish Parliament to not yet have gone under significant reforms or leadership changes in anticipation of the possibility groundbreaking 1930 presidential elections, which many say will decide the future of Spain for the next thirty years. After the Liberty Front MPs swore their allegiance to the new Christian Democratic Party, the Patriot Front's leadership from the Nacionalista Party and the Adelante Espana (Forward Spain) Party met in Barcelona to discuss the possibility of reform. The senior Nacionalista party supported reforming the party's public face and bringing in the rapidly growing fascist CEDA party, which benefited greatly from the membership of Brigadier General Francisco Franco of the Spanish Republican Army. The junior Adelante Espana party, more moderate in its right-wing policies, rejected bringing in the 'dirty fascists', urging a move towards the centre of the political spectrum.
Two weeks of discussions brought nothing but deadlock, and on 18 February, after the Nacionalistas voted majority in favor of inviting CEDA into the Patriot Front, Adelante Espana withdrew from the Patriot Front and thus the opposition, collapsing it completely since CEDA had zero seats in the Spanish Parliament. The next day the AE MPs swore allegiance to their own party leadership as opposed to the joint governing council of the Patriot Front, enraging Patriot Front MPs and nearly causing a riot in the Parliamentary chambers. Adelante Espana's party president resigned hours later, and was replaced with a moderate liberal who immediately engaged in talks with the Christian Democrats on the possibility of a party merger or at the very least the forming of a separate coalition which excluded the 'increasingly fascist' Patriot Front.
With Adelante Espana now a separate political entity in the Spanish Parliament, opposing the governing coalition and the opposition coalition, the Patriot Front leadership voted unanimously to invite the fascist CEDA into its ranks, and the merger was signed six days after Adelante Espana withdrew, formally dissolving the Patriot Front and establishing the far-right National Party (Partido Nacional, or PN). The new National Party is the successor to the Patriot Front, and effectively now serves as a singular political party in an opposition coalition with the Christian Democrats against the left-wing governing Coalition for Solidarity.
[list][sub]The new composition of the Spanish Parliament[/sub][/list]
[list][sub]COALITION FOR SOLIDARTY (Cs) - PSOE AND REPUBLICAN LEFT PARTY - 259 SEATS[/sub][/list]
[list][sub]PEOPLE POWER COALITION (PPC) - NATIONAL PARTY AND CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATS - 61 SEATS[/sub][/list]
[list][sub]No Coalition - ADELANTE ESPANA - 30 SEATS[/sub][/list]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Zabrowka[/spoiler]
Nonador, Yarosluv, Rutannia, Paseo, Amsterwald, Kotakuan Ii, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Zabrowka, Kewtpuff, Saldat
| After a grand ceremony that took place through the streets of Teheran, the royals would be present at the Golestan Palace. Queen's late husband came from the working classes, and at many times was to be envious of the Egyptian monarchy, feeling inadequate towards it. However, Queen Tadj ol-Molouk came from the Qajar Dynasty, despite only through her mother, she did. A woman of height, wearing a long black and gold dress, her hair beautifully done, and her eyes filled with intrigue. Nodding at the King of Egypt, she would gesture them both to take a seat. |
[list][ Queen Tadj ol-Molouk of Iran ]: "It's a pleasure to host you in Tehran, Your Majesty. I am honoured that we may meet and on this grand day find ourselves ready for the future."
Nonador, Amsterwald, Kotakuan Ii, Ranponian, Kewtpuff
| [sub]King Fuad watched the ceremony with awe, the grandeur of it all put a wide smile on the kings face. Fuad adorned a black suit with a red tie, topped of course with a traditional Fez. He slowly turned his head towards the Iranian Queen, taller than he expected but smaller than him nonetheless, who began talking to him. [/sub] |
[List] FUAD, KING OF EGYPT: [sub] Its both a pleasure and honour to meet you, I have to say that this city is absolutely beautiful. This is a new age for nations like ours, I look forward to the future between us. What are your opinions on the British?[/sub] [/list]
Nonador, Paseo, Amsterwald, Ranponian, Kewtpuff
| IRANIAN-ITALIAN COOPERATION |
[sub]Money, Cooperation, Diplomacy[/sub]
[sub]February, 1929[/sub]
| The Italian-Iranian relations are one of high importance for Prime Minister Teymourtash and it is becoming imperative clear that he will do everything to take credit for the upcoming deal. Italy for Iran seems almost surreal in their way of action and governing. Fascism had made it's way to Iran, with the Iranian Unity finding itself with 4 seats within the Parliament. Many left-wing politicians accuse Teymourtash for having fascist leaning, however that is not confirmed and denied publicly by the Prime Minister. However, that did not stop Teymourtash to send an official diplomatic dispatch to Rome in mid 1928, which by the end of December turned into Teymourtash private adviser, Akhtar Benin to become the official Iranian Ambassador to Italy.
From secret notes, Ambassador Benin and Duce Mussolini had a lot to talk about over the past few months, which finally culminated in a deal that was to change the Iranian-Italian relations forever, and set the two countries on a very different path of cooperation. The deal has been publicly announced but this time, Teymourtash blocked any ability of bribery towards the press, instead the press openly given credit for the deal to the Prime Minister, leaving the Queen out of sight.
The deal itself has two components, a major military equipment buy for Iran, and a diplomatic/economic deal between Italy and Iran.
MILITARY COMPONENT
[list][spoiler=MILITARY BOUGHT FROM ITALY]
Beretta MI923
Beretta M1918
Breda Mod 5G LMG
300 - Breda Tp32
280 - Ceirano 50 CM
200 - Lancia 1ZM
40 - Fiat L5/30
150 - Cannon 102/45
200 - Cannone da 149/35 A
20 - Fiat CR.1
20 - Fiat CR.20
2 - Palestro-Class Destroyers
1 - Leone-Class Destroyer
1 - Navigatori-Class Destroyer[/spoiler][/list]
DIPLOMATIC-ECONOMIC ITALIAN-IRANIAN DEAL
[list] - Italian Military advisers will aid in training of a larger naval fleet and preparation for modern warfare.
- Major Trade Deal between Iran and Italy, with a focus on modern machinery entering Iran and Iranian raw materials entering Italy.
- Open invitation for Italian companies and investors into Iran and Iranian growing market.
- Creation of Iranian-Italian cultural exchange, with Rome and Tehran as centres of such exchange.[/list]
PRIME MINISTER'S ATTITUED TOWARDS THE DEAL
[sub]Excerpt from Teymourtash note to his wife[/sub]
[list]"...the press are making it clear who is responsible for the deal, who made such a great military and economic victory for Iran...that Queen is a bigger problem than I thought she would be...her meeting with the Egyptian King was supposed to be mine, I solved the British crisis and led to an alliance, she is a threat to what I am trying to do...my cabinet ministers find her rude and harsh and I cannot find the courage to put her in her place...but maybe it's time to find it, history doesn't remember the silent ones, it remembers the strong ones..."[/list]
QUEEN'S TADJ OL-MOLOUK COURT REACTIONS
[sub]Excerpt from Mohammad-Hosayn's Ayrom Letter to Bahtani Jabol, Vice-Leader of Iranian Unity Party[/sub]
[list]"...it brings me joy to see Iran find its way to Italy...a true fascist state, one of a kind in the world...we need to be modelling our vision on them...like you wrote to me earlier, the march on Tehran will too be risky, we need to be careful about this and Italy can be our way in...the Queen isn't mentioned anywhere as a link to the Italian fascists, but Teymourtash is...we can use that to our advantage...as do forgive me but my cousin's [ Queen ], views are far too capitalistic, her whore-like adviser Pegani is a Paramerican lover...we are fighting a battle here, dear Jabol, against the forces of harsh capitalism and liberalism that have entered the monarchical court through Pegani and Ahvani and the idealistic democracy of Teymourtash...I need to arrange a meeting with Mussolini before it's too late..."[/list]
[sub]Excerpt from Masoumeh Pegani - adviser to the Queen on culture - letter to the Queen.[/sub]
[list]"...do forgive me, Your Majesty, as I know that economy, international politics are not my field of expertise nor my field of talk but I must react when I see what is happening...Teymourtash putting Iran and Italy as partners worries me, I'm sure you know what they say about Teymourtash and his right-wing leaning...Your Majesty, you are a woman and a Queen of capitalistic, freedom movement not one that should be aligning with a fascist regime...I understand that my position in the court is solely on the matters of culture, but I cannot stress enough that in order for our cultural reforms to pass we must target fascists just as much as we will target the clergy..."[/list]
[sub]Excerpt from Mir Reza Ahvani's - Adviser to the Queen on Economy and Society - note to the Queen.[/sub]
[list]"...it is without a doubt that the Prime Minister is trying to steal your light, Your Majesty...taking any credit for the Italian-Iranian deal instantly puts a question mark on you...you cannot allow the Prime Minister to steal your light, your growing reputation...Your Majesty, I am doing everything in my might to make you become the player of international politics, a symbol of Iran...Teymourtash is ruining it...we cannot allow such a situation to happen again...Teymourtash might win the election next year, as we are in campaign year and if he does, it will be a sign that your position is in danger...I advise that we meet immeditaly and discuss who you will support throughout this campaign...unofficially, of course..."[/list]
[spoiler="It is with great pleasure that Iran sees a major increase in partners in Europe, the British Empire is our friend and ally now, Finland is our friend and growing partner and now Italy is becoming a very important strategic partner for Iran, the government is leading a solid and well-planned out vision of foreign policy..." - Prime Minister Teymourtash]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Zabrowka[/spoiler]
Nonador, Rutannia, Amsterwald, Philanialle, Kotakuan Ii, Cascadla, Ranponian, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Kewtpuff, Saldat
| Her harsh and mature nature wouldn't allow the Queen to smile fully, only hitting at satisfaction with her eyes. |
[list][ Queen of Iran, Tadj ol-Molouk ]: "Thank you, Your Majesty. Indeed, this is a new age for our countries, filled with growth and opportunity. The British? Well, the British are the ruling empire of the world and there is no denying about that. However, the British are very much like a family member that you do particularly find adoring or appeasing but you have to live with them in good terms. However, I think the time of the British is questioned by the rise of their former colonies...Paramerica. The United States. Yes, I think that's where the future lays. But of course, the British are still vital for Iran in terms of trade and economics and we will never see them as anything less than a friend. But what about Egypt, how do you view the British?"
Amsterwald, Kotakuan Ii, Ranponian
[list]February 1929
[sub]New Ministry[/sub][/list]
HOUSE OF PEERS, IMPERIAL DIET, TOKYO, Philanialle NOON
| The fear of communist ideology became visible among Japanese citizens, politicians and aristocrats and with it Tokyo now declares itself against the USSR. On February 8, 1929, the PRIME MINISTER and his Cabinet, after nearly a month of elaborating this plan, presented it to the Imperial Diet that will establish widespread prisons for Communist sympathizers across the country, among the 251 members of the House of Peers, 200 of them endorsed the Prime Ministers plan, and it is clear that the remaining 51 members declared themselves against and abstain during the vote Widespread arrests of communist sympathizers began on March 1, 1929. Now, the PRIME MINISTER, after voting his anti-communist plan in Parliament, would announce the creation of yet another Ministry. His Excellency the PRIME MINISTER OF JAPAN, TANAKA GIICHI, wearing an elegant black suit, looking directly at the journalists. Together with Cabinet members, TANAKA proposes the creation of what will be the MINISTRY OF CHOSEN AFFAIRS a Ministry that will focus exclusively on Korea. A proposal that raised some doubts, but was well accepted by other journalists. The MINISTRY OF COLONIAL AFFAIRS currently administers the colonies, which is a Ministry headed by the PRIME MINISTER. |
[list][pre]MINISTRY OF CHOSEN AFFAIRS created on (8 February 1929).[/pre]
[pre] The MINISTRY OF CHOSEN AFFAIRS will be responsible for all social, political and economic affairs in Chōsen.
The MINISTRY OF CHOSEN AFFAIRS will have to report directly to the Emperor of Japan.
All military affairs in Chōsen, the MINISTRY OF CHOSEN AFFAIRS and the MINISTRY OF ARMY will be notified.
Only military personnel will be Ministers for the MINISTRY OF CHOSEN AFFAIRS.
The new Ministry will have a budget of $10,000,000.[/pre][/list]
Paramountica, Rutannia, Paseo, Amsterwald, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Metropolitan Francais, Kewtpuff, Saldat
THE STAB IN THE BACK : ITALIAN NAVY ATTACKS GREECE
FEBRUARY 1929
Following closely behind the attack on Albania by Italy, and the subsequent move of Italian Troops onto the northern Borders of Greece had resulted in an extremely favorable Military situation for Italy. However while the Invasion of Albania had been legal in treaty terms according to the 1926 Treaty between Italy and Albania, the move on Greece was more so a gamble as it would make use of the short term surprise effect on the Greeks due to the formerly agreed to terms of minor trade deals and the agreement to transfer Vessels. Still fresh in the content of Italian propaganda would be the Corfu Incident of 1923 in which an Italian diplomat was murdered by Greeks, resulting in an occupation of Corfu and following international arbitration reparations by Greece to Italy in the form of 50 million Pounds. Italy has now however declared that the Second Republic in legality fails to achieve the requirements set down by its previous Government and are thus illegal in nature. As a result it has underlined that it is in fact the Kingdom of Greece that retains de-jure leadership of Greece and this leadership is being suppressed by the current Greek Government.
Italy would still have to move quickly however, in the hopes of deterring foreign intervention on the one hand but more importantly to make their move prior to the transfer of British battleships expected to be completed in the months ahead. Dispatching a Grand Fleet from Taranto Italy seeks to knock out the Greek Navy in order to be able to deploy anywhere around Greece without opposition. Deploying Submarine Flotillas around the Hellenic Lands and Islands, they shall serve to sink Cargo Shipping and more importantly give active reporting on Greek Vessel movements. After having successfully done so, Italy plans to deploy Troops in any feasible spots on the Greek coastline, in particular Crete.
The remainder of the Regia Marina is to be kept in reserve due to potential intervention attempts by other European Powers, but mainly to provide active protection to Italian Shipping and a possible reinforcement force for the Grand Fleet.
[spoiler= Grand Italian Fleet - departed from the Port of Taranto]
2x - Andrea Doria-class battleship
2x - Conte di Cavour-class battleship
2x - Trento-class heavy cruiser (same as participated in invasion of Albania)
2x - San Giorgio-class heavy cruiser
8x - Turbine-class destroyer (same as participated in invasion of Albania)
8x - Rosolino Pilo-class destroyer
12x - Navigatori-class destroyer
4x - Curtatone-class Torpedo Boat
4x - Palestro-class destroyer
[/spoiler]
[spoiler= Interdiction Squadrons]
4x - Mameli-class submarine
4x - Pisani-class submarine
4x - Bandiera-class submarine
4x - Squalo-class submarine
4x - Balilla-class submarine
[/spoiler]
An important new link in military operations is the Air Force, which is to assist in extreme measures with operations against Greece, mainly with the use of Flying Boats armed with torpedoes and Bombs to combat Greek Vessels and Reconnaissance Floatplanes to provide Italy with a constant stream of information in coordination with the Submarine Forces. As Italy is already aware while the Greek Navy is small it does still pose a threat if left undefeated, and thus finding and destroying them (either on the High Seas or in port) is an important step in defeating its Hellenic adversary.
[spoiler= Regia Aeronautica contributions]
68x - Fiat CR.1 Fighters based in Rhodes
128x - Fiat CR.20 Fighters based in southern Italy and Albania
100x - B.R.3 Light Bombers based in Southern Italy & Rhodes
25x - Savoia-Marchetti S.55 Floatplanes (Torpedo & Recon)
[/spoiler]
Ground Operations would be vital to ensuring victory in the field against Greece, and for that purpose the Armies landed in Albania under the pretense of occupation had been chosen for their status as the "elite" (or more accurately the well trained force not consisting of conscripts) of the Regio Esercito. In total, 82,000 Men would take part on the Albanian Border in an Operation whose Primary Objective was defensive however Secondary Objectives allowed local breakthroughs and offensives. Despite the fact that overall the Operation was navy based and relied on a Naval knockout of the Greeks, the Regio Esercito was to make cautious advances into Epirus through the usage of large scale firepower and domination of the skies over the Greeks.
[spoiler= Regio Esercito contributions in Albania]
80,000x - Italian Army Regulars (1st Infantry Division "Superga", 2nd Infantry Division "Sforzesca", 32nd Infantry Division "Marche", 36th Infantry Division "Forlì" & 23rd Infantry Division "Ferrara" all of which are Mountain Infantry Divisions equipped for Mountain warfare [unlike irl])
82x - Fiat 611-B (Armored Cars with 37mm Tank Guns)
102x - Fiat 3000B (Tanks with 37mm Tank Guns)
242x - Skoda 75 mm Model 15 Mountain Howitzers
84x - Cannone da 105/28 modello 1913
[/spoiler]
Discussions with the neighbours of Greece was held in restrictive and generally low intensity terms. While Yugoslavia and Turkey (Pontianus & Somerania) were informed of the planned operations.
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Zabrowka[/spoiler]
The Waste Land, Yarosluv, Paseo, Amsterwald, Philanialle, Asharken, Pontianus, Cascadla, Somerania, New Provenance, Mesuvia, Kewtpuff, Saldat, Alaroth
[list][list][list][pre]MAMLAKAT ALHASHIMIIYN
مملكة الهاشميين
THE KINGDOM OF THE HASHEMITES[/pre][/list]
______
The Kingdom of the Hashemites: Sand Dunes, Allah, and Camels
مملكة الهاشميين: كثبان رملية ، الله ، جمال
[sub]King Ali bin Hussein, King of Hejaz & Sharif of Mecca | MECCA, 1929 [/sub][/list]
[sub]| MAMLAKAT ALHASHIMIIYN - مملكة الهاشميين |[/sub]
The arrival of BP and Chevron into Arabia was quite the spectacle for many of the Arabs near the Arabian Gulf coast as Anglo and American businessmen and representatives increase in size and presence. Meanwhile in Mecca, the reality of the Peninsula being under the banner of the Hashemites started to really set itself into society. The bright red banners and flags of the Hashemites were more present than ever before. Since the ratification of the Medina Treaty, representatives from the Arab monarchies from the Emirates, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Yemen would slowly arrive in the new capital for the Peninsula. At the rather makeshift palace of the Hashemite King, Ali bin Hussein would be sitting down on an Ottoman couch as he was reading the journal books of his father along with The Great Gatsby. His throne room would be filled with special incense as well as candlelight and colored a maroon and wine red color. There were no windows so the only means of light were from burning candles but King Ali did not mind it. In front of his ottoman couch is another table with a chest set as well as a tray filled with gifted fruits from Yemen.
Reading in silence, a knock on the door echoes through the room. After a few moments, King Ali would give the approval to enter into the room. Looking up from his reading, King Ali would see his brother Crown Prince Faisal along with his son Prince Ghazi bin Faisal.
Crown Prince Faisal:
[list][sub]"Well I see the new King of the Peninsula...the King of the largest Arab country today is being very proactive with his new status."
King Ali:
[list][sub]"A King does not always have to rear its head in public in order to be an effective King my dear brother. Besides. What can I feasibly do currently Faisal? We have to wait for the energy infrastructure to be set in so extraction and production can commence for our revenue. Once the oil rev-"[/sub][/list]
Crown Prince Faisal:
[list][sub]"We do not need oil revenue to start up schools, build new mosques, and give people hope. I understand you have welcomed the representatives of the other monarchs into Mecca and coordinated schedules but we need to do more. We need to start making policy and putting the people to work otherwise what was the point of the 12 years of the Peninsular War and 27 years of resistance against the Saudis?"[/sub][/list]
Prince Ghazi bin Faisal:
[list][sub]"Uncle...what I think my father is trying to say is that we just need to do more otherwise the people will start to doubt and question the legitimacy and capabilities of the Hashemites. We have been ruling here in Hejaz since the Ottomans were here...we need to become more proactive uncle and we are willing to help. We hope that we demonstrated this to you with negotiating energy agreements with both the Americans and the Anglos."[/sub][/list]
King Ali would would be slightly taken aback by the comments from the Crown Prince but he understood where his brother and nephew was coming from.
King Ali:
[list][sub]"I am sorry if my appearances seemingly give the wrong impression...I am still taking it all in that we have fulfilled the one thing our family has always sought to achieve but never thought we would. This is a learning experience for us all but you are correct that I should be doing more and being proactive. I will need your help though in governance truly. Allow for me to be the public image of the Hashemites and this Kingdom while you two can work on creating, drafting, and implementing policy while coordinating with the Federal National Council and Federal Supreme Council per the Medina Treaty."[/sub][/list]
Crown Prince Faisal:
[list][sub]"I do not want it to seem that I am trying to take your role as King or to undermine your rule. It is just that my son makes a fair point and our people have a lot of expectations from us and that includes learning how to develop budgets. We should begin that now and really think about forming an economy before the incorporation of oil instead of after."[/sub][/list]
King Ali:
[list][sub]"I do not think this at all. I just understand that my forte is to keep our people united...not drafting policy and budgets. I think it is imperative all the Hashemites come together for a sort of speech that we can give together to show our people what it means to be Hashemite."[/sub][/list]
With smiles on their faces, the three Hashemites would smile and embrace each other as they started to plan and discuss new policies for development despite the minimal expertise and available resources.
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Yarosluv[/spoiler]
Nonador, Paramountica, Yarosluv, Amsterwald, Victoria Harbor, Philanialle, Asharken, Pontianus, Cascadla, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Saldat, Alaroth
SPAIN ISSUES CALLS FOR PEACE BETWEEN ITALY AND GREECE, CALLS INVASION 'UNCIVILIZED'
The Spanish Foreign Ministry issued a public statement following the outbreak of hostilities between Greece and Italy, following an Italian invasion of the country widely regarded as the birthplace of modern civilization. This statement was subsequently forwarded to major Spanish newspapers, the Italian ambassador to Spain, and the Greek ambassador to Spain, for 'high priority delivery to the Italian and Greek heads of state'. Excerpts from the statement are as follows:
[list][pre]The Second Spanish Republic, in the interests of both national security and world peace, must call for an end to all hostilities between the Greek Republic and the Italian state, in order to maintain the status quo of tranquility in the Mediterranean Ocean [...] This invasion of Greece is nothing short of uncivilized and barbaric [...] Should the conflict continue, Spain will have no choice but to CONSIDER weighing options to place pressure in order to force an end to hostilities.[/pre][/list]
Spain's Foreign Minister, Alejandro Lerroux, made a statement to Spanish newspaper correspondents, stating that while Spain 'wishes not to compromise relations with Italy or Greece', it 'cannot just ignore a blatant violation of Greek sovereignty and the collapse of the Greco-Italian areas of the Mediterranean Ocean into war'. Spain's socialist prime minister, Niceto Alcala Zamora of the PSOE, also voiced his support for the Greeks, but did not go as far as demanding Spanish intervention on behalf of Athens, as some MPs were calling for in the unicameral Spanish Parliament. When asked whether or not the Foreign Ministry statement was being serious when it said that 'should the conflict continue, Spain will have no choice but to consider weighing options to place pressure in order to force an end to hostilities', Trade Minister Gabino Bugallal Araujo stated that it would be considered by the Azana government, but would have to be passed by the Spanish Parliament.
The Spanish Government and the Ministry of Defense have also not reported any military deployments at this time, aside from heightened navy patrols around the Balearic Islands in the Western Mediterranean.
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Zabrowka[/spoiler]
The Waste Land, Nonador, Paramountica, Yarosluv, Rutannia, Amsterwald, Victoria Harbor, Pontianus, Cascadla, Metropolitan Francais, Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos, Kewtpuff, Alaroth
[list]1929년 2월 16일|1929 February 16
[list]
[sup]상하이[/sup]
Shanghai | Republic of China[list]
[sup]The International Districts of Shanghai[/sup][/list]
| [sub]The Shanghai International Settlement was formed out of the merger of several international enclaves within the City of Shanghai, primarily the British and American districts, that had come into existence following the defeat of the Qing armies in First Opium Wars. The choice of Shanghai as the base of operations for the Provisional Government was not a random one, it was purposeful, it gave the organisation an international city right on their doorstep. A huge trading port they could import what little supplies they could afford, and allowed them to build relations with major western powers to possibily assist in the liberation of Korea.[/sub] |
| [sub]The Shanghai Municipal Council presented the best opportunity to recieve international support, even if in purely words only, rather than anything of physical being. A verbal statement of support would be sought-after, although weaponary and finacial backing could be on the table if all went well.[/sub] |[list]
[sub]Kim Kyu-sik: "Are we sure this is a wise idea? Sending envoys into the International Settlement? What if Japan is provoked?"[/sub]
[sub]Kim Gu: "Let them come, are they really willing to start a war across the seas with western powers?"[/sub]
[sub]Kim Kyu-sik: "I fear Prince Imperial Uihwa may attract uneeded attention though."[/sub][/list]
| [sub]Kim Gu would let out a long sigh as he thought over the statement in his head, offering a Kyu-sik a reassuring reply.[/sub] |[list]
[sub]Kim Gu: "We have a member of the Royal Dynasty willing to risk everything to fight for independence, his sons are still in Japan, forced into the Imperial Army. His brother is more Japanese than Korean now, he is providing us with a stable transition force that will make it easier to rebuild Korea. We need him, and he needs us. He knows the monarchy won't survive without his efforts here."[/sub]
[sub]Kim Kyu-sik: "Well I hope you're right, we need this international backing. There's no one else to go to after this."[/sub][/list]
| [sub]Kim Gu would give a big toothy smile, his glasses riding up his nose.[/sub] |[list]
[sub]Kim Gu: "There's always the Italians in Tianjin"[/sub]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Zabrowka[/spoiler]
Nonador, Paramountica, Yarosluv, Paseo, Nosautempopulus, Amsterwald, Victoria Harbor, Philanialle, Pontianus, Kotakuan Ii, Cascadla, Vancouver Straits, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Mesuvia, Kewtpuff, Saldat, Alaroth
OPERATION SCARLET DRAGON: TOP SECRET SALE OF ARMS TO THE KOREAN PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT
Through secret diplomatic conduits, operatives and representatives dispatched to Shanghai, the base of operations for the Korean Provisional Government, the Spanish Ministry of Defense received requests from the provisional government for the purchase of Spanish Mauser bolt action rifles, which as the name suggests is manufactured in Spain. After the deploying of the Deputy Minister of Defense on a 'diplomatic mission to Equatorial Guinea' when in actuality he went to Shanghai undercover, a deal for the procurement of 15,000 Spanish Mausers for $1.7 million was signed between the representatives for the Korean provisional government and the Deputy Minister of Defense, who represented the Second Spanish Republic. Secretly, the Second Spanish Republic was apprehensive towards the Empire of Japan and its aggressive foreign policy in East Asia, especially its hard anti-communist stance, which offended the left-wing Republican government.
As such, out of political hatred, intrigued, and a bit of covert intelligence, Operation Scarlet Dragon was born out of the arms sale agreement. The operation will be overseen by the newly formed Central Committee for Extraterritorial Defense, a group that is allegedly a sub-department of the Ministry of Defense and operates as Spain's foreign arms sales evaluation committee but in reality reports directly to the President and will oversee Operation Scarlet Dragon. This operation will be composed of the shipment of the arms from Spain to Shanghai, where Korean operatives will exchange the payment for the weapons, all under the veil of secrecy. The Spanish government has arranged for regular shipping routes between Spain and Shanghai using civilian vessels on routine trade operations between the port of Barcelona and the port of Shanghai, with stops along the way. The weapons onboard will be concealed and only the captain and three Spanish government representatives - who are usually onboard - will know of the truth of the mission.
The Korean provisional government will provide an upfront payment of $700,000 dollars upon receiving the first batch, with payments between $50,000 and $150,000 occurring afterwards until paid fully.
[spoiler=NOTE OF WARNING: This entire roleplay is top secret and thus IC only the Korean provisional government and the Spanish government are informed about the deal.][/spoiler]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Zabrowka[/spoiler]
Nonador, Rutannia, Paseo, Nosautempopulus, Amsterwald, Osivoii, Pontianus, Kotakuan Ii, Cascadla, Vancouver Straits, Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos, Kewtpuff, Alaroth
ITALIAN TRANSGRESSIONS STIR FINNISH NATIONALISTS
[list][sup]EUROPE'S BRIEF, TRANQUIL SLUMBER IS BROKEN
GREATER FINLANDWINTER 192829[/sup][/list]
The moral legacy of the Great Warsetting the minds of Europe into a hopeful state of peace and cooperation, imagining that the Great War was truly the War to End All Warsfaded quickly for the Italians. After a swift incursion into Albania that left hundreds dead, the armies of Italy now sought more bloodshed in striking at Greece. A decade of growth and democratic progress in Europe was being quickly undone, and the militaristic spirit of many in Finnish politics was certainly being stirred. The most prominent example of this was surely of Vilho Annala, a Bureau of Statistics worker whothough once a conservative commentatorhad been tamed in his views and joined the Social Democrats. Following the Italian actions, Annala authored a popular piece in social-democratic newsletter Suomen Sosialidemokraatti calling intently for increased military spending in Finland, recognizing that "we can now glimpse a Second Great European War on the horizon". Annala is one of many who was brought into the Social Democrats' fold by their patriotic rhetoric used to appeal universally to Finnic people, and has proven an unexpected ally since he acceded to the party in 1927. His views have certainly shaped its most conservative corners, however, and his Finnic patriotism has become increasingly aggressiveever more so in condemnation and alarm at the recent movements in Southern Europe. He suggested that the Iranian Queen's recent visit to Helsinki should now leave a somewhat bitter taste in the mouths of the Finns who had celebrated it, given Iran's dealings with Italy, and he advocated that Finland seek "steadfast" allies in addition to the military strengthening he had already put forth. To complete his earnest plea for a fortified Greater Finland, Annala ended the piece with the following questions to his readers:
[list][sup]"If Albania succumbed in hours to the grip of expansionists, when will Greece? When will all of Southern Europe? When will we?"[/sup][/list]
The Waste Land, Nonador, Paramountica, Yarosluv, Rutannia, Paseo, Nosautempopulus, Osivoii, Pontianus, Kotakuan Ii, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Vancouver Straits, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Kewtpuff, Alaroth
February, Greece 1929
GREEK ARMY MOBLIZIES IN THE WAKE OF THE ITALIAN INVASION, CONSCRIPTION IS INTRODUCED AND THE GREEK NAVY LEAVES PORT FOR ASSAULTS ON ITALIAN WARSHIPS
The unprecedented Italian invasion of Greece came as a shock to Greek high command and civilians alike, as the Italians for a long time had been seen as a good friend of the Greeks, but now had been backstabbed by their own "ally". High command at first was frantic due to the invasion, as Greek troops are not ready and are still in relatively small numbers of 150,000 total and only having 50 tanks and 5 tank destroyers. Therefore the Greek government had decided to put immediate military conscription for all men aged 20 and above. Just days after conscription was introduced, we have received thousands of applicants wanting to join the army to fend off the Italian invasion, and in total as of late February 1929, there have been 45,000 applicants for land forces and 30,000 for the navy.
The conscription would last 10 years for the average Greek soldier, and they would be required to fight for as long as possible if the country is in a current state of conflict. The new conscripts have been trained in training camps near the border of Albania and Dacia, ready to fight in am event of war which is now. Navy conscripts meanwhile have been sent to Greek training grounds in Crete and the Ionian islands, and have the best equipment that the Greek navy has to offer at their disposal.
This main Greek land force is quite moderate, but specialists calculate that conscription numbers may hit 100,000 shall the war drag on into 1930. The current moderate force consists of 5 infantry divisions, 3 tank divisions, 11 grenadier divisions, and 35 other minor infantry, recon, and tank battalions.
[spoiler=Greek Ground Forces stationed on the Albanian border]
Infantry Divisions:
1st, 3rd, and 4th infantry divisions (50,000 combined), 2nd, 5th, and 9th infantry support divisions (15,000 troops, 50 artillery pieces, and 2 tank destroyers).
Tank Divisions:
1st and 2nd tank divisions (40 tanks, 5,000 men 7 armored cars) and 5th and 7th tank battalions (3 tanks, 200 men 3 artillery pieces).
Grenadier Divisions:
5th, 7th 11th Grenadier Division, (40,000 men, 5 tanks, 2 tank destroyers, 9 armored cars, and 10 artillery pieces) supported by 4th and 5th infantry grenadier battalions (3,000 men, 40 artillery pieces, 9 armored cars).
[/spoiler]
The fleet has also been busy, with overall Commander in Chief Pavlos Kountouriotis commanding the first fleet, which included the Battleships Zeus and Kilkis. The relatively large amount of vessels is due to most decommissioned vessels being re-commissioned to join the war effort. The First, Second, and Submarine fleets have already moved out of Greek ports before Italian air attacks, and are now en route to strike a decisive blow on Italian warships.
[spoiler=Greek Naval Force (First Fleet)]
1x Iron Duke class battleship
1x Kilkis class coastal battleship
2x Hydra class armored destroyers
1x Vasilefs Georgios class armored destroyer
1x Navarchos Miaoulis class armored destroyer
2x Niki class destroyers
3x Thiria class destroyers
2x Theylla class destroyers
1x Protefs-class submarine
2x Alkyoni-class torpedo boats
3x Kydonia-class torpedo boats
[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Greek Naval Force (Second Fleet)]
1x Iron Duke class battleship
1x Kilkis class battleship
2x Elli class light cruiser
1x Georgios Averof class armored cruiser
1x Hydra class armored destroyer
1x Vasilefs Georgios class armored destroyer
1x Thiria class destroyer
1x Thyella class destroyer
2x Alkyoni-class torpedo boats
2x Kydonia-class torpedo boats[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Main Submarine Strike Force]
3x Protefs class submarines
2x Katsonis class submarines [/spoiler]
This massive mobilization effort will be finalized by March, and over 150,000 troops are ready to ambush and destroy Italian divisions and reign hell on the incoming invaders.
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Yarosluv[/spoiler]
The Waste Land, Paramountica, Yarosluv, Rutannia, Paseo, Nosautempopulus, Amsterwald, Victoria Harbor, Philanialle, Pontianus, Kotakuan Ii, Cascadla, Ranponian, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Kewtpuff, Saldat, Alaroth, Adriatican Islands
[pre]February, 1929 | Khartoum, The British Imperial Crown Colony Of The Sudan[/pre]
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BLACS
The BLACS, stands for The British Legislative Administration over Colonial Sudan, had been established as a part of the Legislative overseer and governing body of Sudanese Colony following the nomination of Abdulla Khalil to the position of Governor General by the Sudan Colonial Administration after the administration of sir Loader Maffey. The BLACS would be the closest thing Sudan has to a Parliament and to a governing entity established here within its borders and on its soil.
The BLACS would be established in the form of a council of two representatives from each of the eight formed provinces within Imperial Sudan. The eight provinces being: Blue Nile, Darfur, Equatoria, Kassala, Khartoum, Kurdufan, Northern, and Upper Nile. The two representatives of each of the eight provinces will however not be an elected position and will consist of high level individuals of those provinces. There is also a no term limit for those positions which makes the Legislative Administration seem closer to the House of Lords in the mother country or the Senate in the United States. Those individuals will also be chosen based on race with one representative being Anglo White and the other being a native Sudanese so that that there is an equal representation for those speaking for the interests of the Sudanese subjects and for those speaking for the interests of His Majestys Government and for the greater good of the Empire. Both groups are more than likely to be those who represent the wealthiest families, plantations, ranches, farmlands, and trade companies or each province and or origin.
The BLACS would also have a Top Administrator whose position would practically serve as a president or speaker over the council as they make sure the affairs of the council stay civil and in order. This position would be called the Colonial Administrator which would also serve as the second or right hand man to the Governor-General of the colony and the powers of the Governor would be taken by them in the event that the Governor is removed either by the demands of His Majestys Government or by the demands of the BLACS. The position of Colonial Administrator would be assigned to Sir Loader Maffey who served as the former Governor General of Sudan.
Though some might claim that the BLACS might be the central authority figure in Sudan diminishing the power of the Sudanese born Governor, the body would still need approval and cooperation with the Governors office. However much of the laws and policies will be decided by the council and by the Governor and also sometimes by both the British Parliament and Royal Palace in London.
With the executive branch being the Governors Office and the legislative branch setting up as the British Colonial Administration, a judicial branch is left to complete the classic checks and balances system used by many stable western powers. However, seeing as the disputes and affairs of the Sudanese people are still decided by local chiefs and village elders which the British Government or colonial government had not influenced, some courts have been established in the Colonys growing prosperous cities like Khartoum and Port Sudan.
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1267323
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1512291
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1511271
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Zabrowka[/spoiler]
The Waste Land, Nonador, Paramountica, Rutannia, Astarina, Paseo, Nosautempopulus, Amsterwald, Victoria Harbor, Philanialle, Pontianus, Kotakuan Ii, Cascadla, Ranponian, Vancouver Straits, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Kewtpuff, Saldat, Alaroth, Adriatican Islands
Thank God the BLACS are finally in control of Sudan
Canovia, Amsterwald, Kotakuan Ii, Ranponian, Nileia, Vancouver Straits, Mesuvia, Alaroth
the Hungarian Foreign Minister makes a Statement on the Greco-Italian war to the League of Nations February, 1929
Foreign Minister Márió Lukács"this Unprovoked attack on the Greek Republic is a Repulsive Betrayal and Unprovoked act of War perpetuated by the Kingdom of Italy, we ask what the French and British are going to do about this Breach of Peace ? Will they Prove themselves to be Nations of Hypocrites ? Or Will Follow their "Principals" they Get involved and Fight Italy?"
*he stops for a second and continues*
"The Great war was Started for Less egregious Reasons! and Punishments dealt at Versailles where excessive. If Hypothetically Italy is Stopped and Defeated Will they be Punished as Harsh as Hungary under Trianon ? will Italy have 62% of its Land Ceased ? and Millions of Italians displaced ? I Think Not!"
*he Stares at the English and French representatives seated in the chamber, before leaving the podium*
Buda Castle, Budapest
Regent Horthy, Prime Minister Bethlen, and Defense Minister Budai sit in a Conference room
Horthy"The situation in Greece, do you think the Greeks have a Chance ?
Budai"Probably not, unless the British and French decide to do something. which I doubt"
Bethlen"do you think we could use this as an excuse to Officially Rearm ?"
Horthy"No, its best to keep our "Tractor Factories" and "Civilian Aerospace Plants" Secret, Perhaps if Italy Takes Yugoslavia or Austria we could rearm with out the Entente Complaining.
Budiai"speaking of which my Contacts at FEG are telling me of a Prototype upgrade to the Mannlicher Rifle"
Horthy"excellent, Mr Prime minister allocate extra funds to FEG under "Telescope Experiments"
Bethlen"of course, your Serene Highness"
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
[/spoiler]
Rutannia, Nosautempopulus, Pontianus, Kotakuan Ii, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Saldat, Alaroth
Was waiting for this joke 💅🏽
Astarina, Ranponian, Vancouver Straits, Alaroth
It was right there for the taking, I couldn't help myself
Ranponian, Nileia, Alaroth
[list]March 1929
[sub]An Internal War[/sub][/list]
ARMY MINISTRY, TOKYO, Philanialle EVENING
[sup]OFFICE OF THE ARMY MINISTER THE ANTI-COMMUNIST PLAN[/sup]
| After the approval of the plan by the Imperial Diet, which will consist of the widespread arrest of communist sympathizers throughout the Empire of Japan, the ARMY MINISTER has already received confirmation from the PRIME MINISTER, to begin organizing the first 9,000 soldiers of the Imperial Army to repress the Communists in the largest cities in the country, which will receive the first orders to arrest anyone suspected of being a communist supporter of the USSR. Something similar happened last year, on March 15, 1928, the Tanaka Administration strongly reprimanded the Socialists and Communists and ordered the arrest of these supporters, including MR. KAWAKAMI HAJIME, a Marxist economist. Prime Minister Tanaka will now return to his anti-communist plan started in 1928 and continue what was started. Anti-communist plan prepared by the Cabinet and Army Minister: |
[list][pre]ARMY MINISTRY, ANTI-COMMUNIST PLAN[/pre]
[pre] The first 9,000 soldiers to be recruited must be anti-communists to carry out the arrests of the so-called red rats.
The second wave of soldiers will be increased by 2,000 soldiers, totaling 11,000 ant-communist soldiers. Military vehicles, tanks, weapons and other military equipment will be used to complete this mission.
The minimum age set for recruiting soldiers will be between 18 and 25 years.
For soldiers who lose their lives, the Government will pay $60 to bereaved families.
More than 1,500 Communist sympathizers have been identified in Tokyo by Government spies.[/pre][/list]
| Just as the anti-communist soldiers of the Imperial Army are prepared for this internal war exactly as planned . . . the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department will also have its first 500 police officers trained to carry out arrests alongside the Imperial Army. |
The Waste Land, Nonador, Paramountica, Rutannia, Nosautempopulus, Amsterwald, Asharken, Pontianus, Cascadla, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Saldat, Alaroth
[list]23 January 1929
[sub]Responding back to the British government disapproval.[/sub][/list]
LEINSTER HOUSE, KILDARE STREET, DUBLIN, Irelaand MORNING
[sub]There is tension in the air within the Dáil Éireann, as TDs from all sides shouted in tones of disapproval. With the speech given by British PM Stanley Baldwin declaring that the British government wont recognize the native Irish monarchy and claiming that the rightful and legitimate Irish government and the monarchy are illegitimate. The British government also announced that they would only recognize the former government of the Irish Free State and their monarch, King George V, as King of Ireland, causing even more tension between the Irish and the British.[/sub]
[sub]Within the Dáil Éireann, the Taoiseach would respond to PM Stanley Baldwin.[/sub]
[list][B] W. T. COSGRAVE, Taoiseach:[/B] [sub]We are not surprised at the response given to us by PM Stanley Baldwin and the British government considering Great Britain's history as an imperial conquering power. The Kingdom of Ireland is an independent democratic nation, and as such, we have the right to choose any form of government that would benefit the nation and the people. The people decided seven years ago by referendum to have a Irish catholic Monarch for our country, and by the Lord's grace, we have his Majesty, High King Patrick, and the royal family who are Irish catholic and are beloved by the people. This government asked the international community to recognize our government and Monarch as the true governing body of Ireland. We can, and we will never recognize King George V as our "monarch and head of state", James McNeill as "Governor-General," and we won't recognize Éamon de Valera as the "head of government of Ireland." However, we want to reassure Great Britain that we recognize legitimate British control over Northern Ireland and their Monarch as King of Northern Ireland despite our claim Northern Ireland. We have no desire to go into conflict over territorial issues. We only asked the British government to recognize our legitimate government and our Monarch Patrick as High King of Ireland just as we recognize their Monarch as King of Northern Ireland.[/sub][/list]
[sub]Many members of Dáil Éireann, even many Irish republicans applause Taoiseach W. T. Cosgrave speech of defending Ireland rights as an independent nation except for the Unionists who wish for a personal union with Great Britain and diehard Republicans who want to see the monarchy overthrown and establishment of the Republic despite the majority of people supporting the monarchy.[/sub]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Zabrowka[/spoiler]
The Waste Land, Nonador, Yarosluv, Rutannia, Nosautempopulus, Amsterwald, Philanialle, Asharken, Kotakuan Ii, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Mesuvia, Kewtpuff, Saldat, Tkatsuki, Alaroth
Post self-deleted by Tkatsuki.
You know its 1929 now which mean Nigeria isnt a nation yet.
The Waste Land, Yarosluv, Philanialle, Cascadla, Ranponian, Alaroth
It's 1929 dude, you're just a British colony.
Cascadla, Ranponian, Alaroth
| [sub]The King took a more formal and relaxed form of mannerisms, noticing the Queens lack of reciprocation of a smile. [/sub] |
[List] FUAD, KING OF EGYPT: [sub] I think the British are a necessary evil for Egypt at the moment, they are one of the nations we have closest links to therefore we trade and exchange numerous different facets of services and is essential to remain friendly. However, certain politicians in our nation would have us completely cut ties - in favour of either Italy or even an isolationist approach. If I am to be completely honest with you, it is with states like yours that I wish to see Egypt partner with in the future - as well as other Middle Eastern countries. I think it is grand that you see a future of growth and opportunity together for nations like ours.[/sub] [/list]
Paseo, Cascadla, Alaroth
[list][sub]𝖂𝖎𝖊𝖓𝖊𝖗 𝖅𝖊𝖎𝖙𝖚𝖓𝖌 | February 1929[/sub][/list]
𝐀𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐒 𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒' 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐄𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐙
[list][pre]Police in Eisenerz have mounted a military-style offensive against miners who have been on strike since mid-January. Sanctioned by Vienna and supported by a small detachment of the Bundesheer, police engaged armed workers and communist militiamen in sporadic gunfire during the early morning hours of February 1st. Initially making slow progress, police have since overrun the strikers' positions, apprehending hundreds and killing at least 30. Latest reports indicate 16 police casualties.[/pre][/list]
[list][pre]The offensive followed several weeks of planning and deliberation, during which police barricades blocked travel to and from the town of Eisenerz. Shocked by the use of force against the strikers, Communists and radical members of the Social Democrats in parliament have jointly condemned the government's actions, claiming that the Eisenerz workers acted in self-defense when returning fire. Following the police operation, Chancellor Ignaz Seipel released the following statement to the press:[/pre][/list]
[list][pre]"The Miners antagonized the security forces and were practically begging for a firefight. We had to step in before the situation escalated, and that is precisely what we did. As for those who supported the Miners in their treasonous activities, publicly and privately, they will not escape justice. Rest assured, political elements backed by foreign powers that seek to undermine our Republic will be dealt with."[/pre][/list]
[list][pre]Exactly what Seipel's government has in mind remains to be seen, but already communists across the country are calling for solidarity with the victims at Eisenerz and a nationwide general strike, mobilizing against the possibility of new attempts at criminalizing the Communist Party. [/pre][/list]
[list][spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Zabrowka[/spoiler][/list]
The Waste Land, Nonador, Paramountica, Yarosluv, Nosautempopulus, Amsterwald, Philanialle, Pontianus, Kotakuan Ii, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Saldat, Alaroth
Post self-deleted by Alaroth.
Post self-deleted by Philanialle.
La República Argentina
Argentina-Arabia Meeting Held Amid Yrigoyens Shaky 2nd Term, Prominent General Dies
Buenos Aires, January 1929
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Newspapers circulated photos today after Foreign Minister Horacio Oyhanarte made the trek to the Hashemite Kingdom (Alzarikstan) in Arabia. Oyhanarte met with Crown Prince Faisal al-Hashimi, where they discussed diplomatic ties and the possibility of resource surveying on the Peninsula. Also in attendance was General Enrique Mosconi, a military engineer. Mosconi is the Director of Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales, Argentinas state-owned petroleum company. The three reached an agreement to permit expeditions of ecological surveyors and engineers in Arabia to prospect for possible petroleum deposits as well as other natural resources.
The possibility of expanded operations for YPF comes at a rocky time for President Hipolito Yrigoyen, whose failed campaigns against foreign business interests have defined the first year of his second term as President. He failed to pass a bill that would have nationalized the nation's oil resources, a policy that was central to his reelection campaign. His general failure on this front has damaged Yrigoyens popularity, as has his semi-public break with Mosconi over the general's conservative politics. The policy has also been seen as an opportunist, largely targeting Standard Oil of New Jersey but not the British Royal Dutch Shell, likely due to Britains economic relationship with Argentina.
Though strongly re-elected, Yrigoyens second term has not been as strong as his first or that of his predecessor-turned-rival, Marcelo T. de Alvear. The two men are the leading voices of the Radical Civic Union party, which has led Argentina since 1916. But their personal divisions, largely caused by Yriyogens personal ambitions, have divided the party. The RCU is de facto split between Yrigoyens main faction and the so-called Anti-personalist RCU, led by Alvear. The divide deepened during Alvears administration when Yrigoyen effectively blocked the Congress from functioning by having his senators abstain from votes.
This divide has cultivated accusations that Yrigoyen has an authoritarian streak. Such accusations are substantiated by his numerous federal interventions, which he has used to crush worker strikes, as well as remove conservative and anti-personalist governors. Put simply, the honeymoon period is over for Yrigoyen as his policies and action increasingly expose him as an authoritarian and unwilling to cooperate with the National Congress.
More noticed by the media was the death of Lieutenant General (Retired) José Felix Uriburu. Uriburu suffered a heart attack in his home outside of Buenos Aires at the age of 60. Uriburu led an unglamorous military career, only ever rising to be Inspector-General of the Army. Speaking on the death General Carlos Ibañez del Campo, Chief of the General Staff, said, Uriburu was a fine general and a finer man. I believe he will be remembered fondly for his proud service to our great nation.
He was far more known however for his business and social involvement, as well as his political views. He was a large land-holder in the agricultural sector and owned a newspaper, La Nueva República. The newspaper was generally regarded as a mouthpiece for far-right views and is popular across the nation. Uriburu also served as a Congressman for the Argentine Civic Legion, a party whose members espouse pro-clerical and fascist military views. Uriburu was once characterized as the beating heart of Argentine conservatism and was a leading figure in the far-right Nacionalismo movement. With his death, a significant void is left in the nation's right-wing. It is unclear who or what might rise to fill that void as conservatives and far-right thinkers have been relatively divided since the implosion of the National Autonomist Party in 1916. No one party clearly represents the right in any serious capacity.
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[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Zabrowka[/spoiler]
Paramountica, Rutannia, Amsterwald, Philanialle, Pontianus, Kotakuan Ii, Alzarikstan, Cascadla, Ranponian, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Kewtpuff, Saldat
Which I havent approved of
Philanialle, Cascadla, Nileia, Irelaand
Well he was Nigeria *before* the time switch. He doesn't need your approval. And even then, he wouldn't need your approval to move to a spot you gained as a Colonial Expansion.
This, of course, is assuming that Para actually approved his move before the time switch happened. I do know that he did a roleplay during the 2020s.
Nonador, Rutannia, Kotakuan Ii, Mesuvia
Ohh
Sadly i didn't know 🥲
Yarosluv, Cascadla
Its okay brother he will get atomized soon and the oppressors will collapse 💜
Mesuvia, Tkatsuki
stfu Susan ->-
Cascadla
Yes one day they will
Nileia, Mesuvia
whats your problem
Kingdom of Yugoslavia - Economic Report
March, 1929
In the recent years the Kingdom of Yugoslavia borrowed large sums of money from western banks, which was commonly used by local investiments, mainly export oriented farmers, since the Yugoslav government does not has sufficient money for it. The amount of indebtedness provided by those loans, in opposition to the small profit generated by the agricultural exports have turned unsustainable in the vision of the King Alexander and his main advisor Prince Paul.
Looking to chnage this situation the government has decided to redirect those investiments from the big farmers towards the small manufacturing sectorsin the cities, the objective of Alexander and Paul is to set a start for a major industrialization of Yugoslavia, converting it from a net exporter of less valuable resources, such as food, grains, coal and iron ore, to an exporter of industrial goods such as steel and and heavy machinery.
The moment for the implementation of this new economic plan could not be more opportune, the recent war that started between Italy and Greece, coincidentally led to an increase in raw material exports from the kingdom to both countries involved in the conflict, making it a business profitable for Yugoslavia.
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Zabrowka[/spoiler]
Nonador, Yarosluv, Rutannia, Nosautempopulus, Amsterwald, Philanialle, Kotakuan Ii, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Zabrowka, Kewtpuff
[list][list]THE GREEKS[/list][/list]
[list]| BUCHAREST The Greeks
The year 1913 was grim for Dacia. It seemed as though the kingdom might have just reached its end. The event? The negotiations after the 2nd Balkan War. One of the kingdoms only territorial losses was to Greece, the loss of their entire Mediterranean coastline, the loss of Thrace. Not only had the dream of a Greater Bulgaria been crushed, but the dream of the Mediterranean. Now, King Carol II had seen a way to kill 2 birds with 1 stone.
The Italians had long been an ally that Carol had been looking for, and this was a chance for him to try to act upon it. So, with close coordination with Ranponian, Carol would give the green light for deployments to begin on the Greek border, for the military to begin deploying. This was a move long awaited for from the Dacian military staff. After all, Thrace is rightfully ours.
The main force would obviously be the Ground Forces, as the Dacian Navy is still in the Black Sea, and is expected to have no role in this mobilization. The Dacian Army would mobilize about 65,000 men on the border, the soldier amount minimal, but the soldiers themselves were handpicked to be the best, not conscripts. Mountaineers were extensively looked for and deployed on the border. For example, the famous Vânători de Munte are the elite mountaineers of Dacia, who made up around 40,000 men, or an entire army corps. The Primary Objective would be the occupation of all of the Dacian claims, and the minimal loss of men, especially after a war like the Great War, they did not want to lose their new winnings. The rest of the army would still be stationed at their regular borders and perform their duties regardless of this, however an estimated 20,000 men would be ready for immediate transport to the Greek border if needed.
For now, Army Forces:
The Entire Vânători de Munte Mountain Infantry Army Corps(40,000 men)
3rd Infantry Division (10,000 men)
2nd, 5th Tank Divisions (10,000 men)
(If you need details of the divisions, I will give them to you.)
Dacia had made great use of the Air Force in WW1 and had even manufactured its own aircraft, and it will continue to use it in this mobilization.
Airplanes mobilized:
20x Airco DH.9 Bomber
20x Potez 25 bomber
20x Bréguet 19 bomber
40x Blériot-SPAD S.61|[/list]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Do people always fall in love with things they can't have?'[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Zabrowka[/spoiler]
Nonador, Yarosluv, Rutannia, Nosautempopulus, Amsterwald, Philanialle, Asharken, Pontianus, Kotakuan Ii, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Saldat
Canovia Tkatsuki Nileia Vancouver Straits
Can and his goons
The Waste Land, Yarosluv, Kotakuan Ii, Cascadla, Vancouver Straits, Zabrowka
FOREIGN MINISTER ALEJANDRO LERROUX BASHES DANUBIAN ATTEMPTS TO RECLAIM THRACE, DEMANDS THAT SPAIN DEPLOY VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT ATHENS
Spain's Foreign Minister, the veteran hawkish diplomat Alejandro Lerroux, spoke before the University of Barcelona in a speech broadcasted through radio in which he bashed and criticized Danubian attempts to reclaim Thrace, condemning the 'barbaric and backward Danubians' and their 'useless attempt to reclaim territories justly taken away from them' for their participation in the Great War. Lerroux has been extremely vocal in his opposition towards the Italian and now Italian-Danubian invasion of Greece, the nation he called 'the stronghold of Mediterranean democracy', and has in recent days been stepping up his voicing of support for Spanish involvement in the conflict. During statements to journalists in Madrid, he criticized left-wing President Manuel Azana for his inaction and called for Spain to 'act on the behalf of democracy and of Greece'. He also allegedly instigated far-left demonstrations in Madrid and Barcelona from 11 March to 14 March, demanding that Spain act to 'stop the Fascist menace'.
During his speech at the University of Barcelona, Lerroux not only bashed and criticized Danubian force deployments, but for the first time publicly and openly demanded that Spain deploy volunteers, in the 'thousands and tens of thousands', to support the Greek government in Athens, led by Eleftherios Venizelos. The foreign minister's statements were met with extreme criticism and apprehension within the Spanish government and among the President and Prime Minister themselves, who said to Lerroux in private that 'we aren't starting a Second World War over Greece'. The Azana administration, of course with the exception of Lerroux, merely asserted that Spanish involvement would start an irreversible domino effect that would trigger the Second World War.
As of the current moment, Spaniards interviewed by news corporations have called Lerroux's 'radical left' remarks 'a joke' and something that couldn't possibly get past the left-wing unicameral Spanish Parliament, controlled by the left-wing Coalition for Solidarity (Cs). Prime Minister Niceto Alcala Zamora reported that the chances of Spanish intervention was 'astronomically low' and shrugged off the foreign minister's statements as 'mere propaganda'.
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Zabrowka[/spoiler]
The Waste Land, Nonador, Yarosluv, Rutannia, Nosautempopulus, Amsterwald, Philanialle, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Metropolitan Francais, Kewtpuff, Saldat
Watch it.
Nonador, Nileia
My goon lol
Nonador, Cascadla, Nileia
[list][list][pre]| Mobilization Against Dacian Imperialism - Мобилизация против империализма |
| March - 1929 |
| Odessa, Southwest, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
- Одесса, Юго-Запад, Союз Советских Социалистических Республик |[/pre][/list][/list]
[list][list][Nation]Mesuvia[/nation][/list][/list]
[list][list][pre]| The Red Napoleon ordered into action - Красный Наполеон приказал действовать |[/pre][/list][/list]
[sub] The news of Dacian mobilization against Greece as Greece also faced threats from the Italians drew a feeling of disgust from Stalin and those in the military, the Dacians acting as vultures trying to seize land from an already threatened Nation. Mikhail Tukhachevsky {The Red Napoleon} on orders of Stalin would call into effect Mobilization of forces to strike on this act of Imperialistic Barbarity. The Forces ready for Combat to be sent to the border would number 100,000 regulars and 20,000 Special units which would be equipped and soon sent to the border regions between Odessa and Kamianets-Podilskyi this force would also be assisted by Soviet Armor, Artillery, and Aircraft to begin assault on Dacian positions across the Dnister River. Areas of importance for the Red Army would be Bukovina, Moldova, and Bessarabia all border regions nestled against the The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.[/sub]
[list][list][pre]| Land & Air Forces - Сухопутные и военно-воздушные силы |[/pre][/list][/list]
-100,000 Red Army Regulars [6th Rifle Corps, 7th Rifle Corps, 8th Rifle Corps, 9th Rifle Corps, 1st Cavalry Division]
-10,000 OGPU Border Troops
-10,000 Special Units [44th Mountain-Rifle Division]
-50 MS-1
-100 BA-27
-60 I-4
-200 Po-2
-20 Ant-4
-20 Ant-3
[sub]The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics would demand the immediate demobilization of Dacian Forces or The Red Army will act as harsh as required, under the orders of General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin & Marshal of the Soviet Union Mikhail Nikolayevich Tukhachevsky further mobilization will be put into place if the Kingdom of Dacia does not stand down.[/sub]
[list][list][pre]| Naval Movements- Военно-морские движения |[/pre][/list][/list]
[sub] As land and air units positioned themselves and prepared for strikes, so did the Navy. The Black Sea Red Fleet would prepare itself to defend the Soviet Coastline and intercept enemy ships in their waters. Submarines and Surface fleets would soon leave ports and begin patrols of Soviet waters and to deter any incursions.[/sub]
[list][list][pre]| Naval Forces - Военно-морские силы |[/pre][/list][/list]
-4 Amerikansky Golland Submarines
-1 Morzh-class submarine
-1 Dekabrist Class submarine
-2 Svetlana Class Cruiser
-1 Gangut Class Battleship
-2 Admiral Nakhimov-class cruiser
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
[nation]Adriatic Republic of Delos Santos[/nation]
[nation]Amsterwald[/nation]
[nation]Alzarikstan[/nation]
[nation]Bauscland[/nation]
[nation]Bayern Kahla[/nation]
[nation]Canovia[/nation]
[nation]Cascadla[/nation]
[nation]Central Turan[/nation]
[nation]Connomia[/nation]
[nation]Herringholm[/nation]
[nation]Jersey Republic[/nation]
[nation]Kewtpuff[/nation]
[nation]Kotakuan II[/nation]
[nation]Lemlar[/nation]
[nation]Mesuvia[/nation]
[nation]Metropolitan Francais[/nation]
[nation]New Provenance[/nation]
[nation]Nileia[/nation]
[nation]Nonador[/nation]
[nation]Nordover[/nation]
[nation]Nosautempopulus[/nation]
[nation]OsivoII[/nation]
[nation]Paramountica[/nation] / [nation]Israelli[/nation]
[nation]Philanialle[/nation]
[nation]Pontianus[/nation]
[nation]Ranponian[/nation]
[nation]Rutannia[/nation]
[nation]Saldat[/nation]
[nation]Somerania[/nation]
[nation]State Conglomerate[/nation]
[nation]The Confederate Prussian Empire[/nation]
[nation]The Galla[/nation]
[nation]The Waste Land[/nation]
[nation]Tkatsuki[/nation]
[nation]Vancouver Straits[/nation] / [nation]Peking Zhongguo[/nation]
[nation]Victoria Harbor[/nation]
[nation]Yarosluv[/nation]
[nation]Zabrowka[/nation][/spoiler]
The Waste Land, Nonador, Paramountica, Rutannia, Astarina, Nosautempopulus, Amsterwald, Philanialle, Pontianus, Kotakuan Ii, Cascadla, Ranponian, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Kewtpuff, Saldat, Alaroth, Adriatican Islands
Luckily, I escaped. 🇨🇦
Nonador, Philanialle, Nileia
Family >>
Nonador, Philanialle, Nileia, Vancouver Straits
>.< Lies and slander. At least theyre allowed a government
Nonador, Yarosluv, Philanialle, Nileia
SPAIN SOLIDIFIES MILITARY PRESENCE ON THE BALEARIC ISLANDS, NAVY STEPS UP PATROLS IN THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN
Prodded on by the deployment of Soviet troops to the Russo-Dacian border, the Spanish government ordered a 'precautionary self-defense measure' in which over 9,000 regular troops and 3,450 members of the Spanish Legion, or Legionnaires, would be deployed to the Balearic Islands and in particular the island of Mallorca (Majorca) to conduct 'self-defense ground exercises'. The deployment of Spanish Army troops, the first since the outbreak of hostilities in Spanish Morocco during the Rif War, surprised many due to the government's previously pacifist stance in regards to the ongoing conflict between Greece and Italy and Dacia. Despite the government's clear hesitation, General Segismundo Casado, the Chief of Staff of the Republican Armed Forces, signed off on the deployment seven days after Foreign Minister Alejandro Lerroux demanded Spanish intervention in the Italo-Greek conflict.
The Spanish Navy will also be stepping up patrols in the Western Mediterranean, particularly in areas deemed hazardous to Spanish and international shipping. The Navy has made it clear that while the warships will be armed and ready to fire should they be attacked by 'belligerent naval forces', the patrol groups, numbering five in total, will not be trespassing into Italian waters. The Navy ships will also be conducting a naval exercise in early April with the seaplane carrier Dedalo.
[list]| [sub]Naval deployments - Despliegues Navales[/sub] |
5 x Churruca-class destroyers
1 x Almirante Cervera-class light cruiser
1 x Bustamante-class destroyer
1 x Canarias-class heavy cruiser
2 x Alsedo-class destroyers
[/list]
[list]| [sub]Army deployments - Despliegues del Ejército[/sub] |
9,000 x regular troops (21st Rifle Brigade, 101st Infantry Regiment)
3,450 Spanish Legionnaires (97th Special Battalion, 2nd Regiment, 45th Battalion)
[/list]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Detailed, Creative, Storytelling[/sub]]
Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Zabrowka[/spoiler]
Nonador, Paseo, Nosautempopulus, Amsterwald, Philanialle, Pontianus, Kotakuan Ii, Ranponian, Nileia, Metropolitan Francais, Kewtpuff, Saldat, Alaroth, Adriatican Islands
[list]30 March 1929
[sub]The Flight to Karachi[/sub][/list]
KARACHI AIRPORT (DRIGH ROAD AIRPORT), KARACHI, BRITISH RAJ (Canovia)
[sub]With the Wright Brothers contribution to mans ability to fly the skies, the use of airplanes ultimately changed the international way of travel. From warfare to commercial flight, nations around the world began to domestically make their own models of aircrafts with either the government or emerging airline companies making use of them for war or peacetime.[/sub]
[sub]Imperial Airways, the flagship of the British Empires aviation serving routes to India, the Far East, Malaya, Australia and Hong Kong would debut its London to Karachi route, which was estimated to take 7 days for the completed trip. From London, England to Basel, Switzerland, passengers would then have to make a trip by rail to Genoa, Ranponian and take Short S.8 Calcutta flying boat to Alexandria, Kotakuan Ii. From Alexandria, passengers would make a small trip by rail to Cairo, where they would finally fly the skies again on a de Havilland DH.66 aircraft to Karachi.[/sub]
[sub]Although the technology of flight was still relatively new, the new London to Karachi route would offer passengers an unbelievable journey through the skies, rails and sea to visit one of the Empires greatest cities in the British Raj (Nosautempopulus) [/sub]
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The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Yarosluv[/spoiler]
Nonador, Rutannia, Paseo, Nosautempopulus, Amsterwald, Philanialle, Pontianus, Kotakuan Ii, Ranponian, Nileia, Vancouver Straits, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Kewtpuff, Tkatsuki, Alaroth, Irelaand
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Written by Refuge Isle.