Late August 1880
Some Greek inventors engineered working models of primitive gasoline tractors! This is probably a benefit our country alone possesses at the moment* and will definitely rise the productivity levels of our farms and plantations in the near future. Combining a steel plow to a tractor will work marvels on the hard earth. The August elections in Greece have confirmed Charilaos Trikoupis as the new Prime Minister. We hope that under him Greece will prosper.**
PS.* It's a 1880 idea, just got it by chance. Perhaps other have it too. **Greece had its first insolvency under his tenure, in real life, but not entirely his fault. I will have to find and adapt an image for the F1 screen. I also ran two scripts to fix (again) the issues in Oman (Brazilian 101% CP) and USA's low contentment.
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Early September 1880
Greece's new Prime Minister, Charilaos Trikoupis. His Modernist party succeeds the Nationalist of Koumoundouros, a sign of that the people have been probably tired by the continuous wars and conflicts of the past two decades. Greece has doubled its size, annexed Crete, and gained control of the old Ottoman colony of Libya against the Italians. It will take a while for Greece to capitalize on its gains and prosper. He simply needs to steer away from trouble, especially with the Italians who got the short end of the deal...
In other news, France stopped the war it started with China after seeing that it had much more to lose than gain. Rumors have it that it was a war to expand its colonial grasp in Indochina in regions were the Taiping rebels were entrenched and the Qind dynasty weak. France will pay some 611 money to China for a year, as reparations.
PS. Trikoupis' stats get better in later tenures, then worse again, as it happened historically.
Greece's new Prime Minister, Charilaos Trikoupis. His Modernist party succeeds the Nationalist of Koumoundouros, a sign of that the people have been probably tired by the continuous wars and conflicts of the past two decades. Greece has doubled its size, annexed Crete, and gained control of the old Ottoman colony of Libya against the Italians. It will take a while for Greece to capitalize on its gains and prosper. He simply needs to steer away from trouble, especially with the Italians who got the short end of the deal...
In other news, France stopped the war it started with China after seeing that it had much more to lose than gain. Rumors have it that it was a war to expand its colonial grasp in Indochina in regions were the Taiping rebels were entrenched and the Qind dynasty weak. France will pay some 611 money to China for a year, as reparations.
PS. Trikoupis' stats get better in later tenures, then worse again, as it happened historically.
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Late September 1880
The Japanese Government is very happy with the progress in the realm, especially as the troubles in the USA are over and Californian gold has started pouring in again. The two Imperial Academies, the Army's in Kyoto and the Navy's in Osaka are ready and the first graduates are expected soon! Ito Hirobumi will attempt to correct some wrongs done in the past... Sweden has been unkind to the Empire and its grasp over Siam is evident. Japan will try to seize their assets there.
Nippon naval engineers have finally a grasp and desire for bigger, nastier ships. Their understanding of powerful battleships is complete after many prominent students came back from Europe and the USA, learning the craft of making big all-iron ships. We will strive for our own designs* now. Who needs sails anymore, anyway?
PS.*Battleships tech discovered, now researching Early Battleships.
The Japanese Government is very happy with the progress in the realm, especially as the troubles in the USA are over and Californian gold has started pouring in again. The two Imperial Academies, the Army's in Kyoto and the Navy's in Osaka are ready and the first graduates are expected soon! Ito Hirobumi will attempt to correct some wrongs done in the past... Sweden has been unkind to the Empire and its grasp over Siam is evident. Japan will try to seize their assets there.
Nippon naval engineers have finally a grasp and desire for bigger, nastier ships. Their understanding of powerful battleships is complete after many prominent students came back from Europe and the USA, learning the craft of making big all-iron ships. We will strive for our own designs* now. Who needs sails anymore, anyway?
PS.*Battleships tech discovered, now researching Early Battleships.
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I will speed up things, will be crunching 2 or 4 turns in a row. I will try to keep this pace even if other players join, hopefully in the same time zone. This thread will be used mainly for updates and news.
So, next coming up is October 1880 (two turns) followed by November-December 1880 (four turns). Will try to keep that pace up although 4 turns means 8 order sets since both Japan and Greece are my "protagonists".
So, next coming up is October 1880 (two turns) followed by November-December 1880 (four turns). Will try to keep that pace up although 4 turns means 8 order sets since both Japan and Greece are my "protagonists".
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October 1880
The Japanese government has a bad relation with Sweden, given this European nation's previous support for Japan's rivals. Moreover, the Swedish interference in Siam has made Japan angry, as we want that nation as an exclusive partner. We are trying to create an incident to seize Sweden's assets in Southeast Asia. Japan is in a rather good position lately and will be sending traders and missionaries to the last undeclared provinces of Africa, including Zambia and some other Swedish-influenced region.
Greece has raised its tax levels for corporations under PM Trikoupis. The goal of the new administration is to raise money for the creation of a railroad in continental Greek, between Athens and Patras, as well as to finance the bribing and treaties with the Fezzanis in Sahara. The tribes have already achieved majority of military control there, hopefully not for long, as Papadiamantopoulos is moving against them once more.
PS. I loaded Chile to see how the War of the Pacific is progressing, there is a big standoff between armies that however are not too strong to engage from either side. I was happy to find they clash in other ways though, including both a regional and global (trade) naval war. Chile's warscore is rising slowly but inexorably. If the AI won't manage to end the war by itself, I will force it to end in the future, but at the moment everything runs smoothly and realistically.
The Japanese government has a bad relation with Sweden, given this European nation's previous support for Japan's rivals. Moreover, the Swedish interference in Siam has made Japan angry, as we want that nation as an exclusive partner. We are trying to create an incident to seize Sweden's assets in Southeast Asia. Japan is in a rather good position lately and will be sending traders and missionaries to the last undeclared provinces of Africa, including Zambia and some other Swedish-influenced region.
Greece has raised its tax levels for corporations under PM Trikoupis. The goal of the new administration is to raise money for the creation of a railroad in continental Greek, between Athens and Patras, as well as to finance the bribing and treaties with the Fezzanis in Sahara. The tribes have already achieved majority of military control there, hopefully not for long, as Papadiamantopoulos is moving against them once more.
PS. I loaded Chile to see how the War of the Pacific is progressing, there is a big standoff between armies that however are not too strong to engage from either side. I was happy to find they clash in other ways though, including both a regional and global (trade) naval war. Chile's warscore is rising slowly but inexorably. If the AI won't manage to end the war by itself, I will force it to end in the future, but at the moment everything runs smoothly and realistically.
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November 1880
Japan has declared war against Sweden. The goal of the Japanese Empire is to seize the Swedish assets in Siam. Siam will probably tolerate this as we have a defensive alliance with them. The troops gathered in Seoul and are heading as "the Siamese Expedition" in Bangkok.
Our power is overwhelming, we are not worrying although admittedly the Swedes have an alliance with the Italians. We took into consideration that. Italy would not challenge us, and if it does, it might be the perfect opportunity to seize their African colonies. It is time to also surpass them in Prestige, as we trail behind them 12th, behind 11th.
A very interesting evolution in the War of the Pacific this past month. A big Peruvian army marched South regaining all the regions Chile had conquered and is now besieging the Atacama desert. Nonetheless, it seems that this is only done to press negotiations as the Bolivians have already offered to give Antofagasta in the North as a peace deal. If this succeeds, then the Peruvians will have to fight it out alone with the Chileans for the rest of the claimed regions, something the Peruvians cannot probably win.
Japan has declared war against Sweden. The goal of the Japanese Empire is to seize the Swedish assets in Siam. Siam will probably tolerate this as we have a defensive alliance with them. The troops gathered in Seoul and are heading as "the Siamese Expedition" in Bangkok.
Our power is overwhelming, we are not worrying although admittedly the Swedes have an alliance with the Italians. We took into consideration that. Italy would not challenge us, and if it does, it might be the perfect opportunity to seize their African colonies. It is time to also surpass them in Prestige, as we trail behind them 12th, behind 11th.
A very interesting evolution in the War of the Pacific this past month. A big Peruvian army marched South regaining all the regions Chile had conquered and is now besieging the Atacama desert. Nonetheless, it seems that this is only done to press negotiations as the Bolivians have already offered to give Antofagasta in the North as a peace deal. If this succeeds, then the Peruvians will have to fight it out alone with the Chileans for the rest of the claimed regions, something the Peruvians cannot probably win.
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December 1880
The Swedes cannot harm us in Asia, but they can be quite the nuisance in the seas. Their steam raiders have already attacked our commercial ships in European trade routes, scoring some hits. We are sending the Home Fleet to their own routes in China and Siam. The Peruvian Army scored a marvelous victory against the Chileans, effectively seizing their assets and mining operations in Atacama. Perhaps this attack came as a result of the failed negotiations between Chile and Peru's ally, Bolivia.
This loss (-4 NM) was a waking up call in Santiago which has now ordered its finest General to march against the Peruvians with more than 60K well-trained troops and modern artillery.
Just after Christmas, at the closing days of the year 1880, the Chilean High Command changed its mind. The harsh conditions of Atacama desert favored the Peruvian defenders who albeit having fought just the previous fortnight would be able to stop the Chileans in their tracks! Nonetheless, this has given some time to Peruvians to regroup and tend to their previous losses. Unless the Chileans do take decisive action, the impossible might happen and they could even lose this war. In other news, the Japanese Home Fleet managed to disrupt many Swedish traders in the Far East.
PS. I have decided to set my sidekick avatar nation (Greece) to AI. This will further help me speed up the pace of turn crunching. After all, I have achieved more than enough with Greece already by taking the alternate reality path of forcing something like an early "Balkan War" in the area the moment of the Bulgarian revolution. Greece has gained more than enough and now it is up to the AI to maintain the level. Greece is still a small nation with its own colony (the administration of Libya has been ceded by the Ottoman Empire to Greece after the 1878-80 war). I will take control of Greece if a reason arises (for example: if Italy for some reason declares war for Libya or some other claimed region or for the preparation of the Balkan Wars in the early 20th century). The AI is pretty good in everything in a balanced game.
The Swedes cannot harm us in Asia, but they can be quite the nuisance in the seas. Their steam raiders have already attacked our commercial ships in European trade routes, scoring some hits. We are sending the Home Fleet to their own routes in China and Siam. The Peruvian Army scored a marvelous victory against the Chileans, effectively seizing their assets and mining operations in Atacama. Perhaps this attack came as a result of the failed negotiations between Chile and Peru's ally, Bolivia.
This loss (-4 NM) was a waking up call in Santiago which has now ordered its finest General to march against the Peruvians with more than 60K well-trained troops and modern artillery.
Just after Christmas, at the closing days of the year 1880, the Chilean High Command changed its mind. The harsh conditions of Atacama desert favored the Peruvian defenders who albeit having fought just the previous fortnight would be able to stop the Chileans in their tracks! Nonetheless, this has given some time to Peruvians to regroup and tend to their previous losses. Unless the Chileans do take decisive action, the impossible might happen and they could even lose this war. In other news, the Japanese Home Fleet managed to disrupt many Swedish traders in the Far East.
PS. I have decided to set my sidekick avatar nation (Greece) to AI. This will further help me speed up the pace of turn crunching. After all, I have achieved more than enough with Greece already by taking the alternate reality path of forcing something like an early "Balkan War" in the area the moment of the Bulgarian revolution. Greece has gained more than enough and now it is up to the AI to maintain the level. Greece is still a small nation with its own colony (the administration of Libya has been ceded by the Ottoman Empire to Greece after the 1878-80 war). I will take control of Greece if a reason arises (for example: if Italy for some reason declares war for Libya or some other claimed region or for the preparation of the Balkan Wars in the early 20th century). The AI is pretty good in everything in a balanced game.
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January 1881
The Japanese operations in Asia against the Swedish interests continue without due. Both in sea and land. Their trade ships are being hunted down and their land operations threatened. We want to convince the Siamese* King to seize their operations and give them to us.
PS.* I will do this through a script cause it is impossible to simulate such an action in game. Siam will declare war on Sweden.
The Japanese operations in Asia against the Swedish interests continue without due. Both in sea and land. Their trade ships are being hunted down and their land operations threatened. We want to convince the Siamese* King to seize their operations and give them to us.
PS.* I will do this through a script cause it is impossible to simulate such an action in game. Siam will declare war on Sweden.
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February 1881
Siam has joined Japan in the war against Sweden. It is a great opportunity for Siam to regain its lost productive assets, including many modern rice farms that were organized by the Swedes. The Europeans will have to buy now the products earned by the sweat of Asians. However, this is becoming messy.... France has declared war against Siam as it had a defensive agreement with Sweden. This gives Japan a casus belli to defend Siam. The ramifications of the initial actions have been unforeseen. What should we do? The Emperor has summoned the cabinet. Is this an opportunity or a trap for an unprecedented escalation?
Our fleets continue to exchange harassment in the various trade routes. In Asia Japan reigns supreme, but in Europe and the Carribean, far away from our raiders, the Swedes manage to score hits on our merchants. The Japanese Navy HQ is considering sending ships to the offended trade routes.
In South America the war is still waging although the initial Chilean advantage has been negated. Hopefully negotiations are still happening behind the scenes. The attack of a Peruvian artillery vanguard at La Serena was bounced as the Chilean Generals marched to relieve their forces. Chile, with the peace treaty with Bolivia concluded and the Argentinian supply rights, has no issues into pressing Northwards for the decisive win against Peru. But will it do so?
A crisis between Russia and Great Britain over a diplomatic incident ended without serious consequences, although the Russian diplomats got a scorn.
Siam has joined Japan in the war against Sweden. It is a great opportunity for Siam to regain its lost productive assets, including many modern rice farms that were organized by the Swedes. The Europeans will have to buy now the products earned by the sweat of Asians. However, this is becoming messy.... France has declared war against Siam as it had a defensive agreement with Sweden. This gives Japan a casus belli to defend Siam. The ramifications of the initial actions have been unforeseen. What should we do? The Emperor has summoned the cabinet. Is this an opportunity or a trap for an unprecedented escalation?
Our fleets continue to exchange harassment in the various trade routes. In Asia Japan reigns supreme, but in Europe and the Carribean, far away from our raiders, the Swedes manage to score hits on our merchants. The Japanese Navy HQ is considering sending ships to the offended trade routes.
In South America the war is still waging although the initial Chilean advantage has been negated. Hopefully negotiations are still happening behind the scenes. The attack of a Peruvian artillery vanguard at La Serena was bounced as the Chilean Generals marched to relieve their forces. Chile, with the peace treaty with Bolivia concluded and the Argentinian supply rights, has no issues into pressing Northwards for the decisive win against Peru. But will it do so?
A crisis between Russia and Great Britain over a diplomatic incident ended without serious consequences, although the Russian diplomats got a scorn.
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March 1881
Japan has declared war against France and was waiting in trepidation if the USA will respond to this escalation. Thankfully they cowered. The USA is currently trailing behind Japan in the overall armed forces balance and is dedicating itself into accommodating all those immigrants that arrive from Europe and elsewhere. The contentment is high in the USA lately, President Haynes decided against a war in Asia even if that means a Prestige shock for his country.
The French armed forces in Indochina immediately marched against the Siamese Kingdom. Their forces are huge, we are retreating to protect the capital Bangkok as the Siamese forces are almost inexistent.
The battle just out of Bangkok is impossible to win. 2 divisions against almost 10 French colonial ones. Our entrenched marines hits them hard but as they overwhelm our troops we decide to flee.
Almost all of Siam is being occupied by French forces in less than 4 weeks of warfare. Our ships are ready in the gulf to receive our own expedition which has failed. We have failed Siam and its King as we got them entangled in this war. We were not expecting not to be able to protect them, let alone that the French would have such a huge colonial force. Vietnamese and Cambodians swelled their ranks under a powerful General. Since the Americans have not joined, we are thinking our next moves. Shall we come again?
In the meantime, in the East Indian trade routes of Indonesia and elsewhere French and Japanese raiders and traders exchange shots. In Africa, we are bribing the local lords of an old Swedish influenced area as we try to open up an inland traders post.
Japan has declared war against France and was waiting in trepidation if the USA will respond to this escalation. Thankfully they cowered. The USA is currently trailing behind Japan in the overall armed forces balance and is dedicating itself into accommodating all those immigrants that arrive from Europe and elsewhere. The contentment is high in the USA lately, President Haynes decided against a war in Asia even if that means a Prestige shock for his country.
The French armed forces in Indochina immediately marched against the Siamese Kingdom. Their forces are huge, we are retreating to protect the capital Bangkok as the Siamese forces are almost inexistent.
The battle just out of Bangkok is impossible to win. 2 divisions against almost 10 French colonial ones. Our entrenched marines hits them hard but as they overwhelm our troops we decide to flee.
Almost all of Siam is being occupied by French forces in less than 4 weeks of warfare. Our ships are ready in the gulf to receive our own expedition which has failed. We have failed Siam and its King as we got them entangled in this war. We were not expecting not to be able to protect them, let alone that the French would have such a huge colonial force. Vietnamese and Cambodians swelled their ranks under a powerful General. Since the Americans have not joined, we are thinking our next moves. Shall we come again?
In the meantime, in the East Indian trade routes of Indonesia and elsewhere French and Japanese raiders and traders exchange shots. In Africa, we are bribing the local lords of an old Swedish influenced area as we try to open up an inland traders post.
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April 1881
The evacuation is almost complete, not before we had some more defeats in Prachinburi as we fled. It seems that all is lost for Siam which will now have to accept defeat, if not worse, colonization. A sad day for our small partner but we are thinking of ways to get a better deal out of it. Even if that means stretching our lines to attack Indochina itself, an audacious move nonetheless. The sea battles do not go much better as the raiding fleet of the French Republic is active all over the world trade routes harassing us in every possible opportunity.
At least in Africa we are working hard to take the upper hand, as most nations have a hard time to pacify the tribes.
The evacuation is almost complete, not before we had some more defeats in Prachinburi as we fled. It seems that all is lost for Siam which will now have to accept defeat, if not worse, colonization. A sad day for our small partner but we are thinking of ways to get a better deal out of it. Even if that means stretching our lines to attack Indochina itself, an audacious move nonetheless. The sea battles do not go much better as the raiding fleet of the French Republic is active all over the world trade routes harassing us in every possible opportunity.
At least in Africa we are working hard to take the upper hand, as most nations have a hard time to pacify the tribes.
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May 1881
The Empire of Japan will send a peace offer with reparations to both Sweden and France. This war is becoming unbearable for us from an economic point of view, since the French Navy is capable of hitting us hard with raiders in our most important European and American trade routes, far away from our own navy's capability. We are also guaranteeing for Siam which has been almost completely overrun by French colonial forces, although some serious formations (one even threatening Hanoi!) remain. If France agrees then Siam will probably agree as well. We will pay Siam's part as well so it will buy back some of its productive structures.
In Latin America, the Chilean-Peruvian war still wages. Atacama desert has been taken in Chilean control once more. But do they have the muscle to march further North or will it be a deadlock?
The Empire of Japan will send a peace offer with reparations to both Sweden and France. This war is becoming unbearable for us from an economic point of view, since the French Navy is capable of hitting us hard with raiders in our most important European and American trade routes, far away from our own navy's capability. We are also guaranteeing for Siam which has been almost completely overrun by French colonial forces, although some serious formations (one even threatening Hanoi!) remain. If France agrees then Siam will probably agree as well. We will pay Siam's part as well so it will buy back some of its productive structures.
In Latin America, the Chilean-Peruvian war still wages. Atacama desert has been taken in Chilean control once more. But do they have the muscle to march further North or will it be a deadlock?
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June 1881
Both France and Sweden accepted our magnanimous peace offer which included 5 years of reparations for the damage done in Siam. This was a hard lesson for the Empire of Japan, the Emperor himself was furious about the state of affairs of the Navy. It failed completely to protect our extended transport fleet. New orders of raiders will be proposed for the next 5 years to keep up with the Westerners. A new medal has been instituted for the fallen. The conflict in Siam is not over yet, Siam is still occupied and resisting, but we have reached an agreement with the French and Swedes to leave some of the productive assets to Siam, if and only they agree to stop the fighting.
In Latin America, Peru has agreed on a proposal started from Chile to stick on its gains against Bolivia, concluding the War of the Pacific. The Peruvians had made various gains these past months, but after the defeat of Bolivia they understood there was no possible exit policy. Bolivia is now officially landlocked, a serious economic hit. The region of Antofagasta, the Northern part of Atacama desert and a major nitrates-producing region was very important for the raw resources needed for chemicals and ammunition. Peru managed to stick on its old border, up to El Loa. This concludes all major wars on earth.
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Both France and Sweden accepted our magnanimous peace offer which included 5 years of reparations for the damage done in Siam. This was a hard lesson for the Empire of Japan, the Emperor himself was furious about the state of affairs of the Navy. It failed completely to protect our extended transport fleet. New orders of raiders will be proposed for the next 5 years to keep up with the Westerners. A new medal has been instituted for the fallen. The conflict in Siam is not over yet, Siam is still occupied and resisting, but we have reached an agreement with the French and Swedes to leave some of the productive assets to Siam, if and only they agree to stop the fighting.
In Latin America, Peru has agreed on a proposal started from Chile to stick on its gains against Bolivia, concluding the War of the Pacific. The Peruvians had made various gains these past months, but after the defeat of Bolivia they understood there was no possible exit policy. Bolivia is now officially landlocked, a serious economic hit. The region of Antofagasta, the Northern part of Atacama desert and a major nitrates-producing region was very important for the raw resources needed for chemicals and ammunition. Peru managed to stick on its old border, up to El Loa. This concludes all major wars on earth.
PS. Will be out of town for some days, more in a couple of weeks.
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I loaded the turn as Chile and noticed that Chile actually paid Peru (not much: some 50 money for a year as reparations) for this war to end. It was a good standing by Peru for sure. It managed to hold on its historical borders effectively stopping the juggernaut Chile in its tracks. When Bolivia was still in this war to protect its flanks, Peru managed to send a decent army Southwards to threaten Chilean core regions. Although Chile was more powerful with all its divisions combined, it would have probably been impossible or at least very costly to subdue Peru and press on its claims.
Of course, the Chilean objectives remain and we might see a future clash here if the AI finds an opportunity and relations go sour. Bolivia is the big loser here (it also happened historically) as it became landlocked. Its armed forces are too small to threaten Chile for a change of status quo. The only potential solution is if it could ask from its ally Peru an exit to the Pacific Ocean in the region of El Loa, to play the role Antofagasta was playing. But I don't think this is happening, considering it abandoned Peru amidst the war.
All in all, the War of the Pacific played out very well, even on the automatic (AI), this is good news and a further confirmation that if the game world of PON is set healthy, the scripted or semi-scripted events will make the AI do nice and interesting moves. In the end, Chile got it wanted (the Northern part of Atacama desert: Antofagasta) and Peru managed to hold its ground. More future strife is probable.
As for the reasons the AI of Chile decided to end this war, I am not entirely sure, but perhaps with an almost 0 (or slightly negative warscore) after a year or so of fighting it wasn't going very well. Given the terrain, it would have been very difficult to subdue the Peruvians albeit the numerical difference in forces. The Chilean Navy could not add much either.
I had the same problems as Japan against France (and Sweden), although I had the numbers to continue, it was quite costly with all those trade ships getting damaged or sunk every turn. As Japan, the only solution is to dramatically increase the number of light cruisers as raiders and escorts of the trade fleet in times of war. The AI was brilliant into sending small groups of naval units in MTBs to harass my trade capabilities.
Of course, the Chilean objectives remain and we might see a future clash here if the AI finds an opportunity and relations go sour. Bolivia is the big loser here (it also happened historically) as it became landlocked. Its armed forces are too small to threaten Chile for a change of status quo. The only potential solution is if it could ask from its ally Peru an exit to the Pacific Ocean in the region of El Loa, to play the role Antofagasta was playing. But I don't think this is happening, considering it abandoned Peru amidst the war.
All in all, the War of the Pacific played out very well, even on the automatic (AI), this is good news and a further confirmation that if the game world of PON is set healthy, the scripted or semi-scripted events will make the AI do nice and interesting moves. In the end, Chile got it wanted (the Northern part of Atacama desert: Antofagasta) and Peru managed to hold its ground. More future strife is probable.
As for the reasons the AI of Chile decided to end this war, I am not entirely sure, but perhaps with an almost 0 (or slightly negative warscore) after a year or so of fighting it wasn't going very well. Given the terrain, it would have been very difficult to subdue the Peruvians albeit the numerical difference in forces. The Chilean Navy could not add much either.
I had the same problems as Japan against France (and Sweden), although I had the numbers to continue, it was quite costly with all those trade ships getting damaged or sunk every turn. As Japan, the only solution is to dramatically increase the number of light cruisers as raiders and escorts of the trade fleet in times of war. The AI was brilliant into sending small groups of naval units in MTBs to harass my trade capabilities.
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July 1881
The war in Siam still wages, the Thai manage to resist the French invaders alone. A great show of power indeed!
The war in Siam still wages, the Thai manage to resist the French invaders alone. A great show of power indeed!
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August 1881
The Japanese shipyards in Yokohama and Osaka are busy constructing both military and commercial ships to close the gap of naval prowess with the rest of Western nations. It is really important to be ready for the next war, when it comes. The darn Americans seized our gold mines in Northern California because of our less than ideal relations as of the last years. This will be a terrible loss of income for the future years, as those gold mines were responsible for a large sum of Nippon's gold reserves and abiliity to finance its military R&D. We are still behind in novel gunpowder types. We only now start understanding the secrets of Poudre B and Balliste, Cordite trailing even further behind. We have to move ahead in this aspect, we cannot fight the Westerners in the seas with simple black powder...
By mid 1881 the scramble for colonies had started for good in this alternate reality. There are no more regions or vast territories of unknown land NOT to be claimed by one or more nations. Of course this does not mean that the local populations have been pacified or that the status of a formal colony granded for every overseas area. There is still much to be done, enough to keep the powerful nations of this world busy well into the next decade!
The Japanese shipyards in Yokohama and Osaka are busy constructing both military and commercial ships to close the gap of naval prowess with the rest of Western nations. It is really important to be ready for the next war, when it comes. The darn Americans seized our gold mines in Northern California because of our less than ideal relations as of the last years. This will be a terrible loss of income for the future years, as those gold mines were responsible for a large sum of Nippon's gold reserves and abiliity to finance its military R&D. We are still behind in novel gunpowder types. We only now start understanding the secrets of Poudre B and Balliste, Cordite trailing even further behind. We have to move ahead in this aspect, we cannot fight the Westerners in the seas with simple black powder...
By mid 1881 the scramble for colonies had started for good in this alternate reality. There are no more regions or vast territories of unknown land NOT to be claimed by one or more nations. Of course this does not mean that the local populations have been pacified or that the status of a formal colony granded for every overseas area. There is still much to be done, enough to keep the powerful nations of this world busy well into the next decade!
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September 1881
After many attempts by the Japanese diplomats, the German and Austrian governments decided to receive us. This will definitely improve our relations. We also plan to make an attempt to ask for passage rights from Portugal in order to reach the landlocked provinces of Southeasterm Africa where we compete with the Swedes over colonial rights. This past month was very important for Nippon. Finally our resolve to understand the secrets of advanced shipbuilding are paying. We now understand the importance of "Armor Theory" which can lead to the construction of compound armor for our ships. Our last war with the French showed that simple iron plates surrounding a wooden core is not enough.
Finally, the new double-lined advanced railroad has been completed in the capital province of Tokyo. The government has been asked to put aside money and resources to expand the line from Tokyo to Kyoto-Osaka, effectively connecting the old and new capital of the realm, together to our strongest naval base. More university subsides are also considered and upvoted.
After many attempts by the Japanese diplomats, the German and Austrian governments decided to receive us. This will definitely improve our relations. We also plan to make an attempt to ask for passage rights from Portugal in order to reach the landlocked provinces of Southeasterm Africa where we compete with the Swedes over colonial rights. This past month was very important for Nippon. Finally our resolve to understand the secrets of advanced shipbuilding are paying. We now understand the importance of "Armor Theory" which can lead to the construction of compound armor for our ships. Our last war with the French showed that simple iron plates surrounding a wooden core is not enough.
Finally, the new double-lined advanced railroad has been completed in the capital province of Tokyo. The government has been asked to put aside money and resources to expand the line from Tokyo to Kyoto-Osaka, effectively connecting the old and new capital of the realm, together to our strongest naval base. More university subsides are also considered and upvoted.
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October 1881
France has agreed on Siam's 20 year reparations, in return of the previous status quo. Siam will not be annexed, the Thai Kingdom will be respected and many of its productive structures will be returned by the French and Swedes. Nonetheless, considering its defeat this will mean it should stay out of any conflict in the area for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, Japanese forces are being mustered from Korea to Nagasaki, getting ready for the African expedition in Malawi!
The opposition parties of Japan are also organized according to the powerful paradigms of our era.
The African Expedition will include more than 30 thousand men, including observation balloons, physicians, and lots of supplies for the harsh climate. Small independent brigades of expeditionary soldiers and officers are being trained in Hiroshima as the preparations are under way.
PS. The grand plan of the Japanese intervention in Africa is to get Nyasa, a Swedish influenced area sandwiched between Portuguese and Prussian colonial interests. The ruinous Siamese expedition showed that we cannot go (just yet) against a serious colonial power in the South East due to the much more limited naval firepower we boast. I could have sent more troops in Thailand but I seriously doubt it would be worth it in the long run without throwing too many of them, and possibly going against the 100+K American troops stationed in Vietnam. On the other hand, if I manage to gain good relations with the Portuguese again (the first Europeans the Japanese met), I could gain access to a piece of Africa!
France has agreed on Siam's 20 year reparations, in return of the previous status quo. Siam will not be annexed, the Thai Kingdom will be respected and many of its productive structures will be returned by the French and Swedes. Nonetheless, considering its defeat this will mean it should stay out of any conflict in the area for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, Japanese forces are being mustered from Korea to Nagasaki, getting ready for the African expedition in Malawi!
The opposition parties of Japan are also organized according to the powerful paradigms of our era.
The African Expedition will include more than 30 thousand men, including observation balloons, physicians, and lots of supplies for the harsh climate. Small independent brigades of expeditionary soldiers and officers are being trained in Hiroshima as the preparations are under way.
PS. The grand plan of the Japanese intervention in Africa is to get Nyasa, a Swedish influenced area sandwiched between Portuguese and Prussian colonial interests. The ruinous Siamese expedition showed that we cannot go (just yet) against a serious colonial power in the South East due to the much more limited naval firepower we boast. I could have sent more troops in Thailand but I seriously doubt it would be worth it in the long run without throwing too many of them, and possibly going against the 100+K American troops stationed in Vietnam. On the other hand, if I manage to gain good relations with the Portuguese again (the first Europeans the Japanese met), I could gain access to a piece of Africa!
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November 1881
The Japanese High Command has decided to add 4 more frigates in the expedition force to not leave anything at chance. Three of them ironclad and steam-powered, one sail. Hopefully, there won't be any incidents in Africa as nobody has yet claimed Nyasaland and Sweden will hardly antagonize us... nonetheless, other Great Powers (including Germany) have colonial penetration in that area. Will they play a stake?! Only time will tell...
The Japanese High Command has decided to add 4 more frigates in the expedition force to not leave anything at chance. Three of them ironclad and steam-powered, one sail. Hopefully, there won't be any incidents in Africa as nobody has yet claimed Nyasaland and Sweden will hardly antagonize us... nonetheless, other Great Powers (including Germany) have colonial penetration in that area. Will they play a stake?! Only time will tell...
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December 1881
The African expedition has departed for the Comoros islands!! The weather is prospected good, hopefully the journey through the Indian Ocean will be uneventful. Japan still has to make the diplomatic request for passage rights (perhaps mutual) with the Portuguese in order to land on the African mainland. We should also consider the current infrastructure as 30 thousand troops (more than half is the Marines division alone) are not easily fed in the African wilderness.
In the meantime, two new important rulers have taken the reins of their countries, the President of the USA and the Czar of Russia!
The African expedition has departed for the Comoros islands!! The weather is prospected good, hopefully the journey through the Indian Ocean will be uneventful. Japan still has to make the diplomatic request for passage rights (perhaps mutual) with the Portuguese in order to land on the African mainland. We should also consider the current infrastructure as 30 thousand troops (more than half is the Marines division alone) are not easily fed in the African wilderness.
In the meantime, two new important rulers have taken the reins of their countries, the President of the USA and the Czar of Russia!
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January 1882
The Portuguese have declined our attempt to share passage rights in our areas. We shall try again as it is much needed. Although Portugal does not have any alliances currently, we don't desire to force our way to our potential colony through war. We will try again next month. Our forces have dropped anchor in the sea just out of Comoros islands and the African shore. We have enough supplies to stay put a couple of months but the men are becoming impatient.
A minor crisis happened in Korea with the puppet king*, hopefully our standing forces will mute any insurrection.
A potential defensive alliance is desired with a European nation that is not too aggressive to lead us into problems. We are considering the Netherlands.
PS.* Probably it is without consequences given that in this alternate reality Korea is already Japanese.
The Portuguese have declined our attempt to share passage rights in our areas. We shall try again as it is much needed. Although Portugal does not have any alliances currently, we don't desire to force our way to our potential colony through war. We will try again next month. Our forces have dropped anchor in the sea just out of Comoros islands and the African shore. We have enough supplies to stay put a couple of months but the men are becoming impatient.
A minor crisis happened in Korea with the puppet king*, hopefully our standing forces will mute any insurrection.
A potential defensive alliance is desired with a European nation that is not too aggressive to lead us into problems. We are considering the Netherlands.
PS.* Probably it is without consequences given that in this alternate reality Korea is already Japanese.
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February 1882
Our next attempts have been a success. Portugal agreed to a mutual passage right, something that we promise will bring security to Southeast Africa. Nonetheless, we were unable to secure supply rights as well. They said they can barely feed their own garrisons in those harsh conditions. This can be potentially disastrous. Perhaps the marines division should head home.
We have also managed to secure a defensive agreement with the Dutch. We should help them regain some territories from the Bali Kingdom that has set up in the Eastern Indonesian island, Flores, and also fight piracy. It is really nice that Japan has again good relations with Portugal and Netherlands.
Last, in early February the Emperor ordered the Imperial Rescript. All soldiers and officers of the nation should adhere to the rules of conduct of the Imperial Armed Forces for the glory of Japan!
PS. Next turn I should take care of some issues I have noticed, nothing too worrying, usual housekeeping. I will revert some (most) of the non-national regions artifacts to colonies. I shall also fix the national regions 101% bugs, where they have appeared (I noticed Siam). I will pass a contentment script for Netherlands which seems, astonishngly to have spiraled out of control again. I don't know what the AI is doing wrong with Holland, it always succumbs to militancy and strikes.
Other than that the state of the game is in marvelous condition, thanks mostly to the human players that had overstimulated each playable nation in the past. I will move forward to the 20th century and then decide if it is better to play again with Greece (in Greece's most marvelous opportunity with Venizelos as Prime Minister) and see if the major nations will fight out a global world war. Better have the AI take over then.
Our next attempts have been a success. Portugal agreed to a mutual passage right, something that we promise will bring security to Southeast Africa. Nonetheless, we were unable to secure supply rights as well. They said they can barely feed their own garrisons in those harsh conditions. This can be potentially disastrous. Perhaps the marines division should head home.
We have also managed to secure a defensive agreement with the Dutch. We should help them regain some territories from the Bali Kingdom that has set up in the Eastern Indonesian island, Flores, and also fight piracy. It is really nice that Japan has again good relations with Portugal and Netherlands.
Last, in early February the Emperor ordered the Imperial Rescript. All soldiers and officers of the nation should adhere to the rules of conduct of the Imperial Armed Forces for the glory of Japan!
PS. Next turn I should take care of some issues I have noticed, nothing too worrying, usual housekeeping. I will revert some (most) of the non-national regions artifacts to colonies. I shall also fix the national regions 101% bugs, where they have appeared (I noticed Siam). I will pass a contentment script for Netherlands which seems, astonishngly to have spiraled out of control again. I don't know what the AI is doing wrong with Holland, it always succumbs to militancy and strikes.
Other than that the state of the game is in marvelous condition, thanks mostly to the human players that had overstimulated each playable nation in the past. I will move forward to the 20th century and then decide if it is better to play again with Greece (in Greece's most marvelous opportunity with Venizelos as Prime Minister) and see if the major nations will fight out a global world war. Better have the AI take over then.
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March 1882
The African expedition has landed on Portuguese territory. We still have a hard time supplying* all these troops. It might be better to separate these troops and let them feed off the land. Hopefully they won't pillage, otherwise the Portuguese might get angry.
The short-lived kingdom of Bali was defeated by the Dutch, so we will help them with their problems in Sumatra, against the Aceh.
Siam also returned to be pacified under the rule of King Rama the 5th.
We have made a breakthrough into understanding how margarines work. Shelf-life of many products will improve, including the taste of those fried prawns!
PS. *It is hard cause I play with the aggressive supply rules. I passed a script to fix the spurious colonial penetration in Amur (Siberia) and Siam (after the French expedition). I also passed a script to fix the Dutch contentment. Btw, King Rama V for the Siamese appears only if you update the force pools for the Thai nation. Otherwise, as with many small AI nations, it remains to 0 and after the initial Generals-Admirals die they don't have any.
The African expedition has landed on Portuguese territory. We still have a hard time supplying* all these troops. It might be better to separate these troops and let them feed off the land. Hopefully they won't pillage, otherwise the Portuguese might get angry.
The short-lived kingdom of Bali was defeated by the Dutch, so we will help them with their problems in Sumatra, against the Aceh.
Siam also returned to be pacified under the rule of King Rama the 5th.
We have made a breakthrough into understanding how margarines work. Shelf-life of many products will improve, including the taste of those fried prawns!
PS. *It is hard cause I play with the aggressive supply rules. I passed a script to fix the spurious colonial penetration in Amur (Siberia) and Siam (after the French expedition). I also passed a script to fix the Dutch contentment. Btw, King Rama V for the Siamese appears only if you update the force pools for the Thai nation. Otherwise, as with many small AI nations, it remains to 0 and after the initial Generals-Admirals die they don't have any.
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April 1882
Ito Hirobumi's delegation is searching for the ideal Constitution in the various courts of the world. The best one for the Japanese needs shall propel the nation to glory!
The marching of our troops in the African jungles got the better of some units, unfortunately including our explorers who were attacked by an unknown force. The enthusiasm of the nation for explorations does not stop here. In both the old and new capital, men flock for the expeditions organized. A colonial Military Police unit is also trained.
The orders are for Tani's troops to march quickly through the jungle, into an uncharted region, up to our claimed territory in the West of the lake Nyasa. We have already launched a geographic expedition to map the place, as well as prosecute the indigenous population in Nyasa. An outpost is being built as well. Herero troops have been reported, quite strange, as they must have fled from German Namibia in the Southwest.
Our troops have reached Dutch Sumatra and we have handed over a declaration of war to the Sultan of Aceh. A Japanese General is also expected to arrive soon and take personal command of the Indonesian expedition to pacify the island.
Unfortunately, as he marched quickly in April, Tani's African expedition was attacked in Zomba (the unknown region). There were many small battles, this one was the largest confrontation. It was a tough call as the enigmatic Yao tribe was well-entrenched. All in all there have been more than 5 encounters, all ending to a stalemate or Japanese win, but with many casualties. Ceremonial Samurai troops fought close battles with the tribes, the katanas came handy in close quarters.
France's grasp in Indochina took a hit these past days as a revolt is underway... the Black Tigers are threatening the stability of France's colony!
Japanese farmers begin understanding the possibilities offered by extensive exploitation of the bestiary. Better conditions and healthier animals will allow Nippon to achieve higher yields.
Ito Hirobumi's delegation is searching for the ideal Constitution in the various courts of the world. The best one for the Japanese needs shall propel the nation to glory!
The marching of our troops in the African jungles got the better of some units, unfortunately including our explorers who were attacked by an unknown force. The enthusiasm of the nation for explorations does not stop here. In both the old and new capital, men flock for the expeditions organized. A colonial Military Police unit is also trained.
The orders are for Tani's troops to march quickly through the jungle, into an uncharted region, up to our claimed territory in the West of the lake Nyasa. We have already launched a geographic expedition to map the place, as well as prosecute the indigenous population in Nyasa. An outpost is being built as well. Herero troops have been reported, quite strange, as they must have fled from German Namibia in the Southwest.
Our troops have reached Dutch Sumatra and we have handed over a declaration of war to the Sultan of Aceh. A Japanese General is also expected to arrive soon and take personal command of the Indonesian expedition to pacify the island.
Unfortunately, as he marched quickly in April, Tani's African expedition was attacked in Zomba (the unknown region). There were many small battles, this one was the largest confrontation. It was a tough call as the enigmatic Yao tribe was well-entrenched. All in all there have been more than 5 encounters, all ending to a stalemate or Japanese win, but with many casualties. Ceremonial Samurai troops fought close battles with the tribes, the katanas came handy in close quarters.
France's grasp in Indochina took a hit these past days as a revolt is underway... the Black Tigers are threatening the stability of France's colony!
Japanese farmers begin understanding the possibilities offered by extensive exploitation of the bestiary. Better conditions and healthier animals will allow Nippon to achieve higher yields.
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May 1882
May was another month of harsh combat in the rainy jungles of Zomba for Tani Taneki's armies. Although the bulk (and most powerful part) of the tribal forces had been defeated, Tani faced the levies which were denying us passage. A series of battles ended in stalemates until the 11th of May when the 2nd Expeditionary Brigade managed to break one of the Yao "regiments" after it was pounded by Marines and the old Shogunal artillery. In the later part of May, Tani's troops had a breakthrough and emerged from the uncharted Zomba region. Their information will be useful for the geographic expedition that is currently mapping the new region.
Tani's army is now heading for our claimed area where finally supplies are passing, although it is doubtful they will be enough. The troops are already without water and many die from the atrocious weather conditions.
In other news, the Japanese government decided to allow the first trade unions to appear, while relaxing the corporate taxes from 20 to 10%. This is a move to stimulate the private economy. Nevertheless, some limits in the goods and resources sold have been placed, in order to create surplasses.
May was another month of harsh combat in the rainy jungles of Zomba for Tani Taneki's armies. Although the bulk (and most powerful part) of the tribal forces had been defeated, Tani faced the levies which were denying us passage. A series of battles ended in stalemates until the 11th of May when the 2nd Expeditionary Brigade managed to break one of the Yao "regiments" after it was pounded by Marines and the old Shogunal artillery. In the later part of May, Tani's troops had a breakthrough and emerged from the uncharted Zomba region. Their information will be useful for the geographic expedition that is currently mapping the new region.
Tani's army is now heading for our claimed area where finally supplies are passing, although it is doubtful they will be enough. The troops are already without water and many die from the atrocious weather conditions.
In other news, the Japanese government decided to allow the first trade unions to appear, while relaxing the corporate taxes from 20 to 10%. This is a move to stimulate the private economy. Nevertheless, some limits in the goods and resources sold have been placed, in order to create surplasses.
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June-July 1882
Two relatively quiet months for Japan. We had a major reshuffling of the Japanese HQ, with many Generals and Admirals retiring at once and new coming from out colleges. Tani is still here and has taken control over the Nyasa area. The Marines division and the Mountain brigade are heading home since we can barely support more than 8000 men in Africa. We have already suffered many losses from lack of supplies. Japan is quite angry with Portugal and its continuous insistence of NOT allowing supply rights to our landlocked troops. We continue our requests... our patience is long, but not infinite!
Two relatively quiet months for Japan. We had a major reshuffling of the Japanese HQ, with many Generals and Admirals retiring at once and new coming from out colleges. Tani is still here and has taken control over the Nyasa area. The Marines division and the Mountain brigade are heading home since we can barely support more than 8000 men in Africa. We have already suffered many losses from lack of supplies. Japan is quite angry with Portugal and its continuous insistence of NOT allowing supply rights to our landlocked troops. We continue our requests... our patience is long, but not infinite!
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August-October 1882
The next three months Japan tried in vain to convince the Portuguese government to grant supply rights. Our insistence together with their complete disregard of our request led to a crisis between our governments. Nippon decides for a policy of insults that lead to an ultimatum...
The Sumatran expedition ended in success after having just one battle with the many more levies of the Sultan. We decided to pursue peace with the Aceh and help the Dutch in Flores, where a Bali rebel army had risen again.
The next three months Japan tried in vain to convince the Portuguese government to grant supply rights. Our insistence together with their complete disregard of our request led to a crisis between our governments. Nippon decides for a policy of insults that lead to an ultimatum...
The Sumatran expedition ended in success after having just one battle with the many more levies of the Sultan. We decided to pursue peace with the Aceh and help the Dutch in Flores, where a Bali rebel army had risen again.
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November-December 1882
The crisis between Japan and Portugal turned to Japan's favor, as it managed to show its fangs. The Portuguese diplomats were ridiculed, nonetheless we still do not have access to supplies.
The crisis between Japan and Portugal turned to Japan's favor, as it managed to show its fangs. The Portuguese diplomats were ridiculed, nonetheless we still do not have access to supplies.
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January 1883
Tani Taneki returned since the past month to the Zomba region and started colonizing and pacifying it. We are hoping to declare the Nyasa protectorate some time in the next couple of years.
In the Ural mountains, emeralds have been found. We immediately decided to invest on a gem field there, given our commercial agreement with the Russians since last year. The agreement was also done to take profit of the coal mine in Southern Sakhalin. Russia and Japan are good neighbors and trade partners since the last war when they settled all their outstanding differences.
In Flores there was really no contest for Yamagata. The Balinese rebels are fleeing...
Tani Taneki returned since the past month to the Zomba region and started colonizing and pacifying it. We are hoping to declare the Nyasa protectorate some time in the next couple of years.
In the Ural mountains, emeralds have been found. We immediately decided to invest on a gem field there, given our commercial agreement with the Russians since last year. The agreement was also done to take profit of the coal mine in Southern Sakhalin. Russia and Japan are good neighbors and trade partners since the last war when they settled all their outstanding differences.
In Flores there was really no contest for Yamagata. The Balinese rebels are fleeing...
Care to unify Germany as Austria? Recreate the Holy Roman Empire of the 20th Century:
Großdeutschland Mod
Are you tough enough to impersonate the Shogun and defy the Westerners? Prove it:
Shogun Defiance Mod (completed AAR)
Großdeutschland Mod
Are you tough enough to impersonate the Shogun and defy the Westerners? Prove it:
Shogun Defiance Mod (completed AAR)
February 1883
Two more gold events around the world. Gold excavation is always welcome, especially if Japan can manage to hold commercial agreements with the nation that own the territorial rights. Given the Japanese-Chilean friendships since more than a decade, we might invest there directly.
Two more gold events around the world. Gold excavation is always welcome, especially if Japan can manage to hold commercial agreements with the nation that own the territorial rights. Given the Japanese-Chilean friendships since more than a decade, we might invest there directly.
Care to unify Germany as Austria? Recreate the Holy Roman Empire of the 20th Century:
Großdeutschland Mod
Are you tough enough to impersonate the Shogun and defy the Westerners? Prove it:
Shogun Defiance Mod (completed AAR)
Großdeutschland Mod
Are you tough enough to impersonate the Shogun and defy the Westerners? Prove it:
Shogun Defiance Mod (completed AAR)
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