[quote=@Taniel2Shot]
I like this idea. I'd like to take control of Prussia or the German Empire, depending on the time period you decide to set this. While they're not in a great position to become a colonial power they must stick to trade in order to get their hands on the Blue Coal resource.
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I will leave it up to you if you would like to have the Germany start out unified or not. Shall go ahead and put down your reservations in the OP.