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The Bright Minds of Oslad
Electronic and Mechanical Engineer Vladan Nešić, circa 1896
The dawn of the 20th century was an era of technological industrial innovation within the Osladian Empire. Bright minds from across the Tsardom and her subject-states began meeting in Oslograd and Toboskoy to discuss all matters of scientific and philosophical ponderings. The poster-boy for these 'bright minds' was one Vladan Nešić, a electronics and mechanical engineer with multiple accolades from the Osladian Imperial Army. The Boletarian-national was a key figure in the development of the Oslo.98 rifle, and due to his involvement was sought after by foreign governments and private companies alike for his opinion on a multitude of weapon designs and schematics.
While known for his weapons research and development, Nešić had a secretive secondary interest, specifically in the research of wireless electronic lighting. The concept of non-fire based lighting was not one founded by Nešić, in fact wireless electronic lighting had been invented a decade prior by a Taran inventor, but Nešić intended to master the concept. By 1899 the Boletarian scientist had began giving demonstrations of stronger and brighter lightbulbs in the hope of securing investors in his project. Luckily, Nešić found just the buyers; Zagadka Industrial immediately offered the inventor a deal on his project, so long as the patent fell to Zagadka. Nešić agreed to the deal, and by the end of 1899 Zagdka brand 'Nešić lighting' entered the marketplace across the Empire, saving the failing company for another year.
However, after the release of the Nešić lightbulb, the young scientist was again sought after by the Osladian government with requests for assistance, their exact demands unknown to the public at large...
A Union Divided
Though the general election was nearly a year away, the Liberal-Democrats and Union had already begun their campaigns. While Selidov made promises of infrastructural projects and investment into the civilian economy via support for faltering companies like Zagadka Industries, Union attempted to rally her supporters under a united front against the 'foreign loving liberals' and 'republican conspirators'. However, Union was far from united behind closed doors. Over the 12 year long regime of the Liberal-Democrats, a divide grew in the Union camp; the moderate conservatives and the revaunchist traditionalists. While the moderate unionists simply called for stronger economic protections and moderate increase in defense spending, etc. The Traditionalist camp called for nothing less than a full reversal to the policies of 'the dark decade' under Selidov. The traditionalists were quick to rally under the banner of Vasilyev Yegorov and his fiery rhetoric, while the moderates clung to veteran politician Leonard Palkowski.
Leonard Palkowski, leader of the moderate Unionists. Photo circa 1898.
Palkowski was a Boletarian lawyer-turned-politician and long time veteran of the Union party. Born into a minor noble house in Dukovsta, Palkowski was a model student and graduated top of his class in a Oslograd university, which at the time was a luxury reserved only for the elite of Osladian society. Spending over a decade as an expert in international tax and trade laws, Palkowski felt a calling to politics and found his place in the Union movement, soon becoming a major voice in the protectionist camp. As the election drew nearer, Palkowski and Yegorov grew to become fierce rivals within their party. In letters uncovered after their deaths, Palkowski had repeatedly called for Yegorov to be removed from the party and proclaimed the Count as a threat to the stability of the Empire if he remained uncontested, though many view these statements to have fallen on deaf ears. For political analysts, the cracks in the Union party's 'big tent policy' were quickly beginning to show as the party moved closer and closer to outright schism...
The Selidov Administration & The 1900 General Election
Demian Selidov, lower-right, with the State Duma Committee; circa 1899
Historians have discussed the impact Demian Selidov had on the Osladian Empire and her subject states for decades. Some believe the liberal Prime Minister saved a faltering economy and opened the markets for more aspiring entrepreneurs, while others decry Selidov's reforms as being the first step towards the economic downturn of the 1930s and the complete collapse of multiple private industries, which were only restored under the nationalization efforts of the following decade. Regardless of one's stance on the man, his 12 year long administration shaped an era for the Empire and earned Selidov his place in the annals of Osladian history.
Starting in 1888, a young and spry liberal politician with fierce rhetoric of human rights and the freedom of trade, press, and faith, Demian Selidov won the hearts and minds of the general populace in Oslad proper and Loren. His fiery speeches decrying the political clique formed by the Union Party and her 'United Oslad', which in earnest was simply a front of conservative and monarchist politicians against the Liberal-Democrats. Despite his lack of experience, Selidov won his seat in the State Duma and through his popularity brought the Liberal-Democratic Coalition to the forefront of Osladian politics.
Forming a cabinet entirely of fellow members of the Liberal-Democrats, Selidov would spend six years easing state involvement in the economy and cutting taxes on landowners and businesses, much to the dismay of the socialist Agrarian Front and the protectionist Union Party. In addition to these liberal trends, the first Selidov administration brought forth a pacifistic government unwilling to fund colonial ventures to Serrathia or Settumu, instead putting funds to forging new relationships with the powers of the home continent and bringing the Osladian Empire to the front of continental diplomacy and neutrality. After decades of militarist and expansionist foreign policy, the Osladian Empire would enter a period of 'butter over guns' politics. Needless to say, the urban liberals in Oslograd and Toboskoy adored Selidov and when the time came for another election it was without question that the Liberal-Democrats would hold their majority in the Duma.
The Osladian State Duma circa 1894. The Liberal-Democrats (Yellow), Union (Blue), Kadets (Orange), and Agrarian Front (Red)
By 1899 the Selidov administration had been in power for 12 years and, needless to say, the 1900 election would be a life or death struggle between the frustrated Union conservatives and the bloated Liberal-Democrats. The Kadets, a centrist party with ties to both of the giant parties, would become a battleground faction with which both sides would fight to gain their ten seats in the hopes of securing or stealing a majority government. Regardless of the bloodshed of Osladian politics, Selidov himself promised a 'earnest, fair, and stable' electoral period and by January of 1899 plans were already being drawn by all parties and the Selidov government was organizing the 1900 general election.
The Yegorov Tour
Count Vasilyev Yegorov, known by many as 'The Count of Black' was a leading member of the Union Party, a General-leytenant in the Imperial Osladian Army, and the Provincial Governor of Tangary. Born into a noble Tangarian family, Yegorov was one of many 'horseless lords' or Tangarian nobility who had abandoned the traditions of the Tangar Tribes in favor of Osladian faith and culture, a choice that brought him much ridicule among his people. As a military commander Yegorov was a Tangarian at heart, and viewed the mobility of an army as more valuable than anything else. With the invention of steam powered trains and the growing interest in aerial power with the invention of the zeppelin Yegorov quickly began to fill his head with ideas of metal horses and steam powered war machines, however these were viewed as nothing more than fantasy to his peers of the time.
Count Vasilyev Yegorov, the Count of Black. Circa 1902
As a politician, Yegorov was the face of the traditional right-wing nobility in the Empire. Religious, culturally educated, and reformed of his 'heathenish heritage' Yegorov was the poster-boy for the Union Party's ideal leading member. Thus, with the election drawing ever closer, Yegorov began what would become known as 'The Yegorov Tour'. A cross-country tour of every major city in the Empire, calling for men of good faith and loyalty to their Tsar to 'throw out the degenerate' who dominated the Duma. Starting within his home province, the ambitious noble began an early campaign and gained much attention by both sides of the aisle for his bold attacks against the Prime Minister and his liberal policies. While the moderates in the Union party shifted uncomfortably at the idea of such a radical like Yegorov leading the party in any form, the reactionary wing could do nothing but smile and cheer on the count.
Glad to see this did catch some traction! I'll look into getting an OOC set up this evening and getting nation sheets as well so keep an eye out!
"Although the shooting war is over, we are in the midst of a cold war which is getting warmer." - Bernard Baruch
Iron Curtain
The Second World War has been over for twenty years, and the world has changed rapidly since the days of the Axis and the Allies. Shortly after the downfall of the Nazi Reich and the Allies began to divide the spoils, a chill went through the once united front against fascism. In the east, the victorious Soviets quickly began to establish new socialist governments in place of the former pre-war regimes across eastern Europe and in eastern Germany, declaring the new puppet state the legitimate government of all Germans. In the west the United States, France, and the United Kingdom restored liberal democracy in place of the totalitarian regimes that came before, with the images of the Fuhrer and Duce being nothing more than relics of a dark time. Now a great wall divides the democratic west from the communist east and the nations of the world are beginning to divide themselves along the same lines. It is a time of revolution, change, and war. The question is, which side of the wall are you on?
Welcome to the Iron Curtain! Iron Curtain will be a Cold War NRP starting in the turbulent year of 1965. The United States has intervened in Vietnam after the death of Kennedy, the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China have become political rivals and fight for dominance over the communist world, and independence struggles continue on in Africa. The world is a very different place, and the threat of nuclear annihilation looms darkly over everyone. In this roleplay you will be taking the role as a historical world leader of any nation of your choosing, so long as the nation existed in 1965 of course. Will you take up the role as North Vietnam and fight off the western imperialists, or perhaps India and fight for your claim to Kashmir? The choices are all up to you. However, go too far and you may quickly become a threat to an already unstable world order.
Rules for the RP will be fairly simple; standard stuff for historical RPs.
- Standard NRP rules, no godmodding, powergaming, etc.
- Keep the OOC clean, no racial slurs, no sexist language, etc. Treat everybody like you'd wanna be treated.
- I, as GM, have final say and my word is law. If I don't like how you're acting I have every right to show you the door.
- This is a more Advanced RP, so longer posts are a plus. If a player doesn't post for more than 5 days and doesn't give a reason they will be liable to be kicked.
- This is also a historical and realistic RP. So no Fourth Reichs, no reviving Stalin, and no custom nations. You can make choices different from reality but only after the RP has started, but up until 1965 history has played out just as it did in our own timeline.
- In terms of formatting, I'll allow anything. If you wish to write from perspectives of individuals within your nation's government, military, or just society that is fine. In addition if you'd like to write from the 'AAR perspective' that is allowed too. Full writer freedom, just keep it eligible.
- Lastly, enjoy yourself!
I'll add on Nation sheets, etc once we have an actual OOC up and running. But until then, any interested parties?
Will drop a Cascadia post today. Also I hope @Keyguyperson doesn't mind if I use a more AAR format for my posting. I'm not much into the character perspectives, though I'll bite and maybe have a few moments of character perspective.
Man I just like my textbook formats is that so bad?
Man I just like my textbook formats is that so bad?
So... Any news?
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