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

Although with Blue Coal China may have decided to industrialise, although their conservative ways as Dinh mentioned may have stilll gotten in the way. It is up to googs.

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

<Snipped quote by gowia>

The thing with Japan in the mid-late 19th century was that they had become ass backwards in a lot of areas. They didn't progress in the same way as the rest of Europe and by the time of the late Qing they were pretty stuck in their conservative ways. They tried to make some efforts but it was ultimately rather lost and rather late. The Empire had lost several wars aimed at forcing China to open up several key ports they wanted to keep closed, which was a humiliation to the Manchu court in Peking. So in the non-fictional world they had a strained concept of the West when the European powers and Japan were carving up their Empire for their sphere of influences.

Hell, at this time many Chinese units would still be using crossbows they're that far behind, never mind using modern rifles or muskets. They may have had the most effective bureaucracy and most advancement, but that was all well in the past. Folks like Cixi were the final nail in the coffin in a China strained with humiliation from several wars over ports and already carved up by outside interference. Sun Yet-Sen probably isn't a factor yet though, so they got that going for them.

And believe me, China being destroyed by the tiny island nation that is Japan took the rest of the world by shock too.



Though that was 1890.

Any political commentators in China might say the Mandate of Heaven was on its way out for the Aisin-Gioro clan. Then promptly get their heads lobbed off.

@Dinh AaronMk

Did you intend to write China at the top there? You put Japan then went on about China.

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

Actually a question for duck, since the Blue Coal appeared in all of Asia quite a lot. What meant Japan was able to steal so much land??? China alone would surely out muscle any production Japan has. And each country would industrialise rapidly and militarise rapidly with their own strong sauce of blue coal.

@gowia

I will need to talk to Gorgenmast about it.

Victoria2FTW, app denied.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

I can has Confederates?

@Victoria2FTW

Gowia did tell me he start of with the Civil War so that is a maybe, do PM about ti though.

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

Duck, regarding Sakhalin, I trust you will abide by the 1855 Treaty of Shimoda?

In addition, I intend interesting things to have happened to Russia in 1848...

@Legion X51

Treaties and such may have changed, I am not pushing for historical accuracy, so that is the main reason for the discussion. I can work with the treaty for now, but the Empire of Japan will push for the hand over of Sakhalin.

Also I lied, the main OOC is up now

http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/77810-times-are-changing-steampunk-nrp-set-in-the-1800s/ooc

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

“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.

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

One wishes to reserve the glorious land of Canada. lol

@Raptorman

I will put you down, do PM Tulip though and see about working out something as to how Canada gained independence.