[OOC] Time's are Changing - Steampunk NRP set in the 1800s

[null123]

“The great giants of Europe have begun industrializing, using their vast might gained from their to further exploit their colonial holdings. However in Asia a material known as Burū sekitan ,or blue coal in Japanese, was discovered in huge amounts across Asia. It burned hotter than coal and produced much more power than coal would ever be capable of, as well as having a strange blue color. This triggered a rapid industrialization of Asia as the European Powers now realized that the peoples and nations they once considered uncivilized brutes now held just as much industrial and military strength as them. Burū sekitan even allowed the Asian Powers to build airships, iron ships, mechs, and even aircraft due to the power output of Burū sekitan. Europeans were quickly pushed out of Asia, with countries reclaiming some of their territory. The British Empire held on to most of India and the Dutch held on to their colonies, but things were looking grim as most Europeans were pushed out of Asia. The Europeans began exploiting Burū sekitan they found and turned towards the Dark Continent of Africa, as the material had opened up colonization of the area much sooner than expected, allowing them to rebuild their Colonial Empires and become glorious once more. Asian Powers also looked towards Africa to build their own little Empires, the idea of Imperialism now reaching them.

Whatever the case factories dot the landscape and airships blank out the sky. Time’s are Changing.

Welcome to Time’s a Changing, the date is January 1st 1866, and Asia grows into a giant while Europe scrambles for Africa, and in the New World the US is up to it’s usual antics.

Rules:
1.Typical RP rules, no metagaming, power playing, godmodding, etc.
2.My decisions and the decisions of Co-GMs if I am absent are to be followed. If you have a issue with any of them PM me about and I will hear you out, I am not infalliable.
3. 2 paragraphs is the BARE MINIMUM for any post, longer posts are encouraged.
4. Keep arguments out of the OOC, if there is any add me to a PM with all associated parties and I shall coming to a ruling.
5.While doing some constructive criticism to assist someone improve their writing, insulting their mothers, intelligence, or ability in the process is not okay. Insults shall not be tolerated and any will constitute an instant ban.

App and App Guidelines:
1.You may claim territory beyond what your chosen nation already controls, but do not go crazy.
2. African territories should be limited to coastal provinces and what’s already colonized, it is just the beginning of the scramble and opportunities to take more shall arise.
3.Names of characters should be that of their culture and ethnicity, so no Bobs in Asian Nations or Latin America. If unsure about names, Behind the name is a great resource for them.
4.This is a serious RP, please keep nonsensical crap out of it.
5.Stick to your chosen nation’s culture as close as possible, although some modification is acceptable.
6.I am not pushing for total historical accuracy, this means you can also use non-historical rulers if it please you.

Name:

Territories:(List your nation and any extra territories):

Government:(Describe your nation’s government in detail)

Important Characters:(This would include your leader and any other political figures that are important)

Economy:(Describe your nation’s economy and its industries. Do note that most blue coal is located in Asia, with deposits scattered across Europe and the Americas.)

Military:(Do not go into great detail here, an overview and description of ranks is fine)

History:

Reservations:
Myself;Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Formosa/Taiwan, Philippines
Gowia;USA
Taniel2Shot:German Empire/Prussia
MonkeyBusiness; Australia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and New Zealand.
Alfhedil; The Austro-Hungarian Empire
Legion X51; China
Raptorman ; Russia
Darkwolf687; The United Kingdom and all associated colonies(with the exception of those claimed by MonkeyBusiness)

And that is it, lets work together and craft a story.

[Alfhedil]

I'll be working on my Technocracy in the morning/tomorrow. Expect tanks and mechs and all sorts of technological wonders to fill the setting.

[null123]

In the vein of technology I do want to pose a interest question to everyone, should we have radios? The period seems advanced enough for it.

[Victoria2FTW]

I msged Gowia about the CSA, will start the app when he gets back 2 me. If I can't get the C.S.A, may I have Nepal.

[null123]

I msged Gowia about the CSA, will start the app when he gets back 2 me. If I can't get the C.S.A, may I have Nepal.

@Victoria2FTW

Sure, they are rather tiny though.

[Victoria2FTW]

<Snipped quote by Victoria2FTW>

Sure, they are rather tiny though.

@duck55223

Yes I know, but with Steampunk Gurkahs, I am pretty sure I would be able to get some land from an NPC Tibet.
I still really want the CSA.

[Legion X51]

Expect Russia some time tomorrow.

[Taniel2Shot]

In the vein of technology I do want to pose a interest question to everyone, should we have radios? The period seems advanced enough for it.

@duck55223

Yeah, it was certainly around the time radios were coming into play. Perhaps a bit early, but we could always attribute that to Blue Coal. I'm fine with it.

[Taniel2Shot]

Territories: German Empire

Government: Federal Monarchy. The German Empire is ruled by the Emperor and King of Prussia, though other kings make up his council; ie. King of Saxony, King of Bavaria, etc.

Important Characters: Kaiser Bismarck, King Widikund of Saxony, King Ferdinand of Bavaria, Empress Maria

Economy: The German Empire is an Industrial Powerhouse. They are one of the largest exporters in Europe. A few small deposits of Blue Coal along the coast of East Prussia have helped fuel their research on the matter but Kaiser Bismarck realizes that in order to see these ambitions through he would need to open a trade route with a nation in Asia.

Military: The German Empire boasts a magnificent wealth of foot soldiers, however, their newest technological advancement has come in the form of the Blue Panzer. A prototype artillery "tank" unit powered by Blue Coal. Kaiser Bismarck has seen the Asian airships with his own eyes and dreams of being able to include them in his own military. He's had his scientists begin implementing their own designs. They're rough sketches but his researchers promise that the Zeppelin will be able to surpass his expectations.

History: The Kingdom of Prussia was surrounded by several allied independent German states. King Bismarck of Prussia was able to diplomatically unify these nations to create the German Empire, forming a Federal Monarchy. He now rules as Kaiser, with ambitions to become an Industrial powerhouse and boost his nations economy by becoming the largest exporter of goods in Europe, and possibly the world.

His industrial ambitions reach further than his resourceful grasp, however, as his low stockpile of Blue Coal is constantly dwindling. In hopes of fueling his research and design efforts he must look to import the resource from a foreign nation. The obvious choice would be to open relations with a nation in Asia where Blue Coal has been most abundant. Kaiser Bismarck also has options across his immediate southern border in the friendly Austrian and Hungarian countries, as well as the Greeks, who have their own deposits in Gaza.

Kaiser Bismarck has many options available to him and he must choose what he is to do soon, lest he fall behind in the great race to become the greatest industrialized nation in the world.

[null123]

Territories: German Empire

Government: Federal Monarchy. The German Empire is ruled by the Emperor and King of Prussia, though other kings make up his council; ie. King of Saxony, King of Bavaria, etc.

Important Characters: Kaiser Bismarck, King Widikund of Saxony, King Ferdinand of Bavaria, Empress Maria

Economy: The German Empire is an Industrial Powerhouse. They are one of the largest exporters in Europe. A few small deposits of Blue Coal along the coast of East Prussia have helped fuel their research on the matter but Kaiser Bismarck realizes that in order to see these ambitions through he would need to open a trade route with a nation in Asia.

Military: The German Empire boasts a magnificent wealth of foot soldiers, however, their newest technological advancement has come in the form of the Blue Panzer. A prototype artillery "tank" unit powered by Blue Coal. Kaiser Bismarck has seen the Asian airships with his own eyes and dreams of being able to include them in his own military. He's had his scientists begin implementing their own designs. They're rough sketches but his researchers promise that the Zeppelin will be able to surpass his expectations.

History: The Kingdom of Prussia was surrounded by several allied independent German states. King Bismarck of Prussia was able to diplomatically unify these nations to create the German Empire, forming a Federal Monarchy. He now rules as Kaiser, with ambitions to become an Industrial powerhouse and boost his nations economy by becoming the largest exporter of goods in Europe, and possibly the world.

@Taniel2Shot

While it is a decent app, the history is a bit short for my tastes. Another two or three paragraphs would be a bit nice.

[Victoria2FTW]

Ok, I thought of a country. May I play as Greece?

[gowia]

Name: The United States of America

Territories: The US states, with the last remnants of the Confederation holding certain strongholds and states. However they are already in talks of peace. Also Alaska is yet to be purchased and Hawaii has not joined as a state yet.

Government: A Constitutional Democracy.

Important Characters: President Abraham Lincoln, Vice-President Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman.

Economy: The USA is currently in a period of great transition. Whilst the North is heavily industrialized, with a great number of factories and a big source of cheap labour from immigrants from Ireland and other countries, the South is still quite agrarian and so is still vastly grassland and open fields. Despite this split America still has a great deal of economic power, though the economy is currently set for helping the final stages of the war effort. Whilst deposits of Blue Coal are not as prominent as in Asia, America is so large that they have enough to match the output of many of the smaller Asian nations. Though if the country were to fully industrialise it would need a stable trade partner. Right now the country is fairly isolationist and so exports are down, hopefully that will change with the conclusion of the Civil War. Alongside industry America has large plantations and fields that produce huge amounts of agrarian produce that is exported around the world, with perhaps China being the only other nation that can match this.

Military: The US can field a large army that is rapidly modernising as the great deal of industrialisation allows for the rapid production of arms and armaments. In regards to advanced war machines the US has been stunted in recent years. A split on several key issues has meant that they aren't at the forefront at research and development, with other interests getting in the way, however they are more than able of retaking the mantle of leading power again.

History: The US has always been a powerful nation, since its creation in 1776 the US has grown into an economic and military powerhouse as well as an icon of democracy and freedom. Expansion into the west of the continent as well as wars with Mexico allowed for the acquisition of vast swathes of land as well as a lot of room for population growth. In response to this the administration has spent many years industrialising the open space and expanding cities. With the discovery of Blue Coal these efforts were doubled, as well as this great endeavours were taken to connect the country via railway. However during this expansion the ‘independence fever’ seemed to hit other colonies. With Australia’s declaration of independence in the early 19th century the US was one of the first countries to support them. Boat loads of mass produced weapons, goods and resources were shipped across the Pacific for the Australian people. After Britain finally relinquished their control of the large colony America was, to put it in laymen terms, rolling in the cash. However alongside this time of prosperity there was also an underlying dark side to the US.

The issue of slavery was a hot topic and whilst in certain States it was illegal, in many more it was still legal and the ownership of man was discussed almost daily by every party in congress. In response to this a state of emergency was declared, and using this emergency America’s system of government was changed, to better allow full control of the country. The new system, in basic, was as follows. Each state has a Local Commissary that organises public spending and local disputes within its state. This Commissary is made up of ten elected officials that come to power ever 4 years, any man can be part of the Commissary for as long as they get re-elected. At the same time each state also elects two representatives from the existing Commissary to be representatives at the National Congress, any man can, again, be part of the National Congress for as long as they get re-elected. The Congress is the body that passes bills and deals with the allocation of state funds. Finally every five years a President and Vice-President is elected. A President has complete control over the country and can veto any decision that the Congress makes, however many try not to. The President, under council of the VP, then hand picks a cabinet who have total control over the different departments and arms of the government. Each state also lost the right to determine its own certain laws, creating a much more centralized government.

These changes to the constitution were met with outrage all across the country. Many felt this infringed on their rights that the country was based on. However, whilst the North swallowed this large and sour pill the South was not so easily rolled over. After much discord and unrest the CSA rose up. Just over half the country fought for its right to the old ways, especially their right to own slaves. After a hard fought war America is finally coming to peace again, though the war has halted the great steps it had taken pre-war. With this war, however, people have seen and accepted the boons of a centralized government and so with the conclusion of the Civil war it will be a mission to convince the rest of the US that this is the way forward.

[Alfhedil]

Eisenkreis-Kzechverin Hegemony

Territory

Eisenkreis

Name: The Hegemony of Eisenkreis

Territories: Austria

Government: Hegemony ruled over by the Queen of the ruling nation. Power remains solely in the hands of this nation, though other states under the Hegemony have their own rulers and forms of government.

Important Characters: Queen Marianna Von Eisenkern, The Red Queen, The Hegemon

Economy:

Built upon the engineering of the Parteienbündnisses Gezwungen, Eisenkreis has emerged from the ashes of Old Austria as a powerhouse of industrial and technological might. Pushing the field of Blue Coal power in any way they can, the nation has created a wide variety of machines based upon this substance. To those few the Hegemon considers her allies, Eisenkreis exports their more military-oriented technologies, such as the various models of the WandernPanzer and a wide array of infantry arms. Open to all nations are the civilian exports, those machines meant for the civilian populace such as steam-cars and more domestic items. No matter the purpose for the machine, Eisenkreis reaps a tidy profit from their stance as a technological leader in Europe, especially with the recent union with their neighbor Kzechverin and the massive reserves of Blue Coal beneath the nation.

While their industry and science may lead the field, what the nation does lack is available natural resources outside of metals and Blue Coal. Things such as grain and meat are largely imported from Kzechverin, but the nation seeks a greater supply from abroad to continue to fuel their rapid advancement. Another major import the nation has are in textiles, a field which has been largely neglected in favor of more refinement capabilities and ore-processing.

Faust Die Eisen

-Faust Die Eisen-

The stalwart protectors of the fatherland, and dedicated patriots, the soldiers of the Faust Die Eisen are the descendants of the traditional tribes of the mountains and valleys, albeit far more organized and well equipped than those of the ancient days. Divided into the Wehrmacht, Heer and the Stahl-männer, each division operates largely independently, though in support of the other two as a well oiled machine of war.

First among the Faust Die Eisen is the Wehrmacht, or the Defense Force, the armored companies of the army. A more recent development as compared to the Heer and Stahl-männer, the Wehrmacht relies heavily on the manufacturing base of Eisenkreis and the three companies of Arctonen, Kellheim, and Ytterban. Though each of these companies produce differing components for the fighting vehicles of the army, they all share in common the basic designs of the Dampfturbinenmaschine, a steam turbine engine created twenty years ago and perfected over time into dozens of variations of size and shape. Foremost among these is the Arctonen-DTM 350bph, the engine which powers the Sd.Kfz4, better known as the WandernPanzer, or Mobile Armor. Though these engines are capable of putting out a large amount of power for their size, they do not come without drawbacks. Chief among these is the reliability issues out of some of the larger engines, as well as the complexity of the machinery often requiring a specialist engineer to accompany vehicles during operations. The biggest concern among tank crews of the Wehrmacht is the sheer amount of heat these engines put out during active operations, forcing the division to operate their crews on a rotational basis lest they die of heat stroke inside the armored confines of their vehicle.

Forming the bulk of the Eisenkries military, the Heer stands as the infantry force that mans the defenses of the Fatherland, and if need be, march against the enemies of the state. These soldiers are the men and women of the people, many of them having served since joining the academy once their primary school has released them to begin job-training. Most soldiers are modestly equipped with a standard uniform that offers minimal protection against the elements, and a rifle of the Gewehr 98 designation, both more than sufficient for the basic infantryman to execute his or her duty effectively. Likely differing from most of the outside world, Eisenkreis makes no exemptions based upon gender in the selection of their fighting forces. Both men and women have equal opportunity to rise through the ranks, and are both held to the same standard. In a way, it is because of this that a larger degree of camaraderie is held between the members of Eisenkreis squads, since all are held responsible for their actions regardless of biology.

Though a full twenty divisions consist of standard infantry troops, there are also several specialist divisions within the Heer. Of particular note are the 20th through 25th infanteriedivisions, all of which man the emplacements that ring the border of Eisenkreis and form the iron circle for which the nation is named. These troops operate namely the 8.8cm autocannon for anti-air defense, though these emplacements are further supplemented with a selection of larger anti-infantry and anti-vehicle cannons of the 150mm and 250mm variety.

Perhaps the most iconic of the Faust Die Eisen, the Stahl-Männer are the armored infantry that serves as the main-line troops of Eisenkreis. Clad in the armor which gives them their name, these troops march forth bolstered by their unwavering faith in their god and the steel of their plate. Who actually developed the Stahlkörper Rüstung is still unknown, with most sources pointing to a submission by an anonymous inventor of the Arctonen region. Designed as a replacement to earlier quilted doublets, and the plate armor of older days, the Stahlkörper Rüstung consists of a multi-piece uniform of thick linen with heavy steel plates placed to protect the vital areas of the body, as well as supplementary plates on the arms and legs. Not unlike the plate armor of older ages, this armor differs in the thickness of the plates and how they are forged, utilizing modern techniques to forge 5mm thick steel plates which can withstand most small arms on direct impact. The main drawback to the armor is one which directly correlates to the source of inspiration for it, plate armor. Due to utilizing multiple solid steel plates, the armor weighs nearly three times that of standard kit for the Heer, and as such requires additional training and far tighter physical fitness standards in order for one to be part of the Stahl-Männer. Though they are an important part of the Eisenkreis military, the Stahl-Männer consists only of ten divisions of a thousand men and women each.

Technology:

Benefiting most of the powerful industry of the Arctonen and Arisovian states is the heart of the technological might of Eisenkries, Ytterban. It is here where the revolutionary Blue Coal-turbine engine was first conceived as a new way to power machines, and it was here where the Iron-Core first roared into being. Continuously striving for the next technological wonder, the scientists of Ytterban are taught that no subject is taboo, that nothing is too sacred for science, and that there is only progress. The only concepts the technomancers of Ytterban are allowed to hold to is their faith in the Hegemon, and the belief that the Akashic Records will one day be in the hands of an Eisenkries ruler.

Perhaps most well known, and the most widespread technological wonder is the AEbct80 Blue Coal-turbine engine, the powerplant in the vast majority of vehicles in the nation, and forms the backbone of the military's armoured divisions. A twin turbine design pioneered by the late Alena Zahradnik of Ytterban, the engine is capable of putting out up to 4,250 bhp at drive-thrust, and capable doubling that under high-speed thrust for very short durations as well as being exceptionally lightweight even using standard materials. Despite the widespread adoption of the turbine engine by Eisenkries, thereby reducing costs of production significantly, most Blue Coal-turbine engines are still costly to replace, frustratingly complex to repair, and while the external casings can be fortified to resist jarring and damage, should any internal part be broken, it will spell disaster for the entire block.

Kzechverin

Name: The Principality of Kzechverin

Territories: Hungary

Government: The Noble Republic of Kzechverin

Important Characters: Princess Csilla Kzechverin

Economy:

A far cry from the industrialized might of Eisenkreis, what Kzechverin lacks in engineering prowess and capabilities, they more than make up for with the massive deposit of Blue Coal beneath the surface of their lands. Primarily centered around the "Pokolgödör", or better known as The Pit of Hell for the sheer number of lives lost to the mine, the nation produces a staggering amount of Blue Coal, almost matching the East and their resources. Not only does the mine produce Blue Coal, but it is also a large source of other minerals including tungsten and rarer metals, most of which are shipped to Eisenkreis for refinement. Most of the nation's exports to other nations rely upon their source of Blue Coal, bolstering their economy with much needed income, and allowing them to further fuel the combined military of the Hegemony. Though not an export to nations beyond the borders of the Hegemony, Kzechverin does maintain a sizable agricultural base, providing much needed relief to the urban centres of Eisenkreis and allowing a degree of leeway in the event of cessation of food imports. Imports for Kzechverin lie largely in the vein of metals and labor, though they still share the issue of grain and meat that their neighbor has.

Military:

Built upon the strong traditions of their Polish and Czech heritage, Kzechverin has long held their cavalry regiments in high regard, even affording those who serve luxuries normally given to the officer cadre of other nations. Most prominent is their reliance on the traditional Winged Hussars of Polish origin, heavily armored horsemen armed with a lance and sword. Despite the advancements in military technology, the horsemen of Kzechverin remain firmly rooted in their ways, standing true with the principles of noble combat astride their horses and taking the battle to their enemy. It was only with the strong recommendations of Eisenkreis that the Winged Hussars began carrying repeating rifles, and even then they still insist upon carrying the lance as their main weapon. Though they may seem outdated in a world rapidly advancing past them, the Hussars of Kzechverin should not be underestimated, for while they may not have the greatest of weapons, they have hundreds of years of tradition and cultural pride to bolster strong military leadership within their nation.

History

Though the union between the nations of Kzechverin and Eisenkreis is a relatively recent event, the two nations have historically been close, even despite the rivalry between their predecessors. Beginning with the shattering of the Austrian succession for the Holy Roman Empire in mid 1600, the Von Eisenkern family began to push for the removal of the Von Habsburgs from the ruling dynasty of the nation. Support was high due to concerns over the Habsburgs handling of the Thirty-Years War, and the loss thousands of German lives. Though they fought on the side of Austria, Bohemia was able to sway the electors to elect Argus Kzechverin of the Kzechverin family, a prince who had managed to make his way into the ruling family of Bohemia. This movement lasted only a decade however, for it was shortly afterward that imperial integrity began to dissolve under the pressure of religious turmoil lingering from the great war. Without wide support for Bohemia's re-election, and without a Von Habsburg in power in Austria, the Empire was ruled by a council of the Electors until 1670. It was at that time that the Von Eisenkern family had finally seized support of the other noble families, and was able to make a claim for emperorship, installing Baldur Von Eisenkern as Holy Roman Emperor and archduke of Austria.

One of the first actions of Emperor Baldur was to remove the legacy of the Habsburgs from Austria and the HRE by officially proclaiming the state of Eisenkreis from the holdings of Austria. While reformation swept through the new nation, Hungary and Bohemia had been locked in a rivalry, the feuding rulers of both nations engaging in multiple small wars between 1630 and 1670. In the end, the Kzechverin bloodline ended in Bohemia, continuing in Hungary and Bosnia with the princes of the family coming together in common blood to support growing resentment against the power of the monarch, and the rights taken from the princes of the lands. Knowing that Hungary's allies were occupied elsewhere in Europe, the nobles gathered against the monarchy and rebelled against their rule in the name of restoring their old rights. The revolt was short, as thirteen princes from noble families across Hungary, Croatia, Bosnia and Dalmatia rallied against the remnants of state troops from the wars against Bohemia. Despite their intentions, the revolt was more successful than the princes had intended, leaving the ruling family of the nation broken and unable to claim the throne. Faced with an emboldened peasantry in the aftermath of their revolt, the nobles came together to enact a temporary government until one of them could prove their legitimacy over the others. Without a way to assert one noble's claim over another, they created the Principality of Kzechverin, deciding that each noble family would have the chance to rule the collective based upon a vote by the majority.

For the next hundred years the two nations consolidated their power and participated minimally in the global scene, Eisenkreis holding on to the title of Emperor through their advancements in military tactics the stability of the nation. Kzechverin similarly remained stable, though became more involved with conflicts against the Ottomans to their south, as well as the Polish-Lithuanian commonwealth. While conflict with the Ottomans ended in numerous truces with the Turks, the nation was able to gain concessions from the PLC, taking hold of the Galicia region and Krakow from the Polish. This lead to tense relations between the Principality and their neighbors, leaving them to look to the last ally possible for them. Both Eisenkreis and Kzechverin entered into the alliance with the understanding that it would be temporary, and a purely defensive alliance, with the former Austrian nation swearing to come to their aid in the case of war. In the absence of Hungary to war with, and the rise of stronger germanic and prussian nations on their borders, Bohemia began to feel pressure from all sides as the powers of Europe looked to the nation as a weak state ripe for conquest. War threatened the nation as Poland began to seek a way to reclaim their lost prestige from the Kzechverin conquests. Looking to their south, Bohemia joined into the alliance between Eisenkreis and Kzechverin, forming the Alliance of the Three Crowns which would continue until the peaceful annexation of Bohemia by Eisenkreis.

In modern times, both nations have seen a great deal of change in the way they involve themselves in the greater world's politics. On the one hand, Kzechverin remains steadfast in their hold to dying traditions of the nobility and of the great houses, refusing to modernize their military for fear of losing their identity. This has not stopped them from remaining a major player on the world scene, however, for when Blue Coal was discovered scientists went out across all of Europe to discover if they too had this resource. While many nations found traces of the substance, it was a farmer's well deep in the mountains of Szepes that lead to the largest concentration of Blue Coal in the European region, and one which rivaled some of the larger mines in Asia. Operations to mine the substance began immediately, with Eisenkreis engineers entering the region to undertake the largest engineering project the region has ever seen. In eight years the Pokolgödör mine has reached a depth of four kilometers, branching tunnels out at fifteen points along the main shaft, and creating a network of tunnels deep below the nation that extend for kilometers. Taking advantage of the major cache of resources in their backyard, Eisenkreis has made leaps and bounds with Blue Coal, catching up with the powers of Asia and making their own gains in the field through aggressive advances that have lead to some questioning their restraint.

The modern day alliance between the two nations has become stronger with the very recent union between the ruling families of Eisenkern and Kzechverin, a move that while the two historically tolerant nations saw as a way to bind their cultures together, has left a mark upon their relations with the more traditional world. Despite what some would portray as a move by the Eisenkerns to take more power for themselves, it was actually the Princess Csilla Kzechverin who proposed the union to Eisenkreis, one which some in Kzechverin had seen in the making for several years as the noble became more interested in the queen of the neighboring nation. What came as a surprise for the people of Eisenkreis, was that the typically cold and distant Queen Marianna Von Eisenkreis took to the princess and accepted her offer, binding the two together as rulers of both nations. With the union just a few short months ago, the two monarchs stand together in the face of a changing world, looking only to ensure the stability and survival of their countries.

[Victoria2FTW]

So it seems no one has claimed Greece or the Ottoman Empire, so I will just start on my app and then see what'll happen.

[Victoria2FTW]

Name:
The Empire of Greater Greece/The Hellenistic Empire of The Greater Greek Region (Greek Empire/HEGGG)

Territories:
Greece, Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Montenegro, Southern Serbia, Palestine/Israel Region, Cyprus, Crete, European Turkey (From Modern Greece's Border with Turkey all the way to Istanbul)

Government:
Absolute Monarchy Ruled By the Emperor (Will Explain in the History)

Important Characters:
Petros Romanov II Emperor of the Greater Greek Empire
Amena Romanov Queen of the Greater Greek Empire
Petros Romanov III Prince of the Greater Greek Empire

Economy:
The HEGGG is currently in a period of huge economic growth. With huge money coming from the Blue Coal mines in the Israeli-Palestinian Region (In this RP we call it Jerusalem Region), with large mines around the city of Jerusalem, the Balkan regions are still having a very good time, especially with the City of the Worlds Desire Constantinople being under Greek Control once more. Constantinople has a large amount of factories, creating steel, and using the Blue Coal that is shipped from the Jerusalem Region to create better military creations. The HEGGG's control on the 2 largest Aegean Islands (Crete and Cyprus) also help with money making status, as both bring in fishing and pearling money. The Aegean Islands also have a good amount of Blue Coal. but not as much as the Jerusalem Region and certainly no where near the amount as most of Asia. The HEGGG is still currently in the process of Industrializing the modern territories, with Albania and Macedonia being the two that have been Industrialized to the same extent as the Normal Greek territories, Jerusalem Region, and Constantinople.

Military:
The Empire of Greater Greece is very powerful when it comes to the sea and artilery, and in some cases, even the sky, but simple ground soldiers are not there strong point. The past Tsars and even the current one have all told there military advisers to focus on making new and powerful military machines to scare the opposition. The newest and most likely strongest of those weapons is known as the Blue Phoenix, named after a regiment of Greek soldiers during their revolution in 1821-1837 (IC Times, not IRL Times). The Blue Phoenix is a blimp mixed with a cannon that can drop giant balls of fury on there opponents. The reason for this is simple, the Greeks found the lost recipe for Greek fire. The Greeks fly up into the air at about 2 to 5 thousand feet and drop giant steel balls that are burning with Greek fire. The Steel balls have Explosives inside them so not only does impact burn buildings below, but the explosion can amp up the killing power x5 fold. (Link to learn about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_fire).

History:
The Empire of Greater Greece has been and still is a power that is growing in strength very fast for a nation in its position. Straight after the Greek Revolution, Greece began its march to power. With the holding of the Holy land, and the strategic placement near the Ottomans (Bane of the Christian World) leads to a large amount of nations trading and wanting to ally with the Empire of Greater Greece.

The Greek Revolution began in 1821. The Greeks, with economic support from majority of the Christian countries, and actual military support from the German Empire (I asked, he said Ok). The revolution began in Athens, and soon after it spread all throughout the original region of Greece. Soon, the rebels had all of Modern day Greece under control. The Germans on the other hand, invaded from the Northern Area, stating that all land on that side of The Border-Ottoman border that is occupied will be given to Greece. The Ottomans brought in multiple majority Islamic countries to attack the other nations. They also brought in there vassals of Serbia and Montenegro. The Greek armies go upwards and quickly take Albania, Macedon, and Montenegro while Russia invades past the lands of Bulgaria and attack Kosovo. By 1826, most of the Greek controlled lands today where controlled by the Germanic-Greek Alliance. In 1830, Greek troops land in Cyprus and Crete, and after 1 year, those lands are also completely controlled by the Orthodox Alliance. Germany pulls out of the war in 1832, but they still supply money to Greece. Greece lays its eyes on the Holy hand, in which begins the siege of 5 years.

Greek troops arrive in early 1832, and march down the western border of Jerusalem. They set up a military base in the Gaza Strip, where they land most of there boats and start most of there invasions further east. In 1834, Greek troops march outside of Jerusalem, which begins the final chapter of the war. A huge Ottoman Army charges against the Greek troops on September 1st, a day that shall be known as the Bloody Monday. In that first day, over 5 thousand Greek troops and 6 thousand Ottoman troops died. In one week, over 15 thousand Greeks died and over 18 Ottoman troops died. The two nations went on and off with battling for over 3 years for Jerusalem until finally Greeks assert dominance over the area. The two nations bring up peace talks and in late 1837, The Empire of Greater Greece is given independence with the lands they currently own today.

Since then, Greece has stayed relatively peaceful, with the closest thing they have done to military conflict is voice support for one nation or another.

Flag:


National Anthem (LOL):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxUU3zncVmI

Capital:
The HEGGG has 1 capital, but there is a tradition in which the new Tsar picks a new Capital. The current capital is Constantinople but in the past Jerusalem and Athens have both held the title of Capital.

[gowia]

Quick question...how did Greece become so powerful?

[Victoria2FTW]

Quick question...how did Greece become so powerful?

@gowia

Just finished the history, if you would like to help with some ideas just say so.

[Alfhedil]

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Just finished the history, if you would like to help with some ideas just say so.

@Victoria2FTW

We have a player who controls Russia, you should probably clear things with them before going further. Also, neither of my nations would have been likely to offer assistance against the ottomans, despite being Christian.

[Victoria2FTW]

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We have a player who controls Russia, you should probably clear things with them before going further. Also, neither of my nations would have been likely to offer assistance against the ottomans, despite being Christian.

@Alfhedil

Hmm, I really don't know how to play that in, and the Greek Revolution twas an actual event, so I did want to keep who supported the Ottomans as realistic as possible. Those who supported Greece in this timeline stayed mostly accurate, except for say the Russian military support. Most of the European world supported Greece during the war.

[gowia]

Couple of questions...

Firstly have you run that history through with Legion???

Albania, Macedon, and Montenegro are surely going to beat a rag tag revolutionary army??? No matter how much money Russia throw at you.

Also why would Russia join a war just to give you some land??? It cant be for blue coal since Asia has most of that and you wont have that much.

Also you assume that lots of countries will support you when actually you cant assume that at all.

EDOT: Also the Greek Revolution required French, British and Russian aid to win, 2 of which have people controlling them so it would be impossible to say the revolution succeded unless you had their backing.