[IC] The Age of Imperialism (Early 20th Century Nation RP)

[Theodorable]

The Year 1906
World Tension: 53%

Survaek Generates Crisis in Soroya Faresia (+10% World Tension) [PERMAMENT]
Survaek Annexes Eastern Deltoran Serranthia (+10% World Tension) [PERMAMENT]
Survaek Forces Khernikovian Empire into Imperial Restoration (+10% World Tension)
Survaek Mobilizes Troops (+3% World Tension)
Zellonia Incites Unrest in Kalpia (+5% World Tension, -5% National Unity for a target nation)
Zellonia Incites Unrest in Sumaya (+5% World Tension, -5% National Unity for a target nation)
Kalpia Declares War on Kamen (+15% World Tension)
Kalpia grants Verrian Minority Rights (-5% World Tension)

SEPTEMBER

September 1st
The Kalpian Republic declares war on the Empire of Kamen.

September 7th
The XII Corps (50,000 Regulars, 25 Gubeat 12.5cm Field Guns, 150 FT-18 machine guns, 100 Eckehard 7.5cm Field Guns) begins its advance north out of New Vilkst into Kamenese territory. The 60th Infantry Division remains behind at New Vilkst as a reserve guard, while the remainder advance north under command of Generalleutnant Alban Kunkel.

Kalpian soldiers of XII Corps headed north, September 1906

September 9th
The Kamenese fall back in huge numbers, soldiers and refugees flocking north toward the capital of Kima. The XII Corps, bogged down with an incredulous amount of horse drawn artillery, moves at less than 3 kilometer's per day, navigating a country without a single road in it. The sloping southern Savannah gives way to a belt line of coarse trees, and the XII Corps continues it's trek into the jungle.

September 15th
The Kalpian 3rd Army (100,000 65 Eckehard 7.5 cm Field Guns, 35 Gubeat Field Guns, 300 FT-18 machine guns) lands at the Kamenese city of Piyengo. With a population of only 185,000 the city is strained and the Emperor's Adjutant Kidengo II declares Piyengo an open city. The army, because of it's size and the lack of port facilities will not be fully unloaded until early October. The troops that are unloaded begin setting up a defensive perimeter outside the city, though no Kamenese troops are ever encountered.

September 16th
After significant technical delays, the Zaba and Untiring, Wave-class light cruisers weighing in at just under 4,000 tons are sent off the slipways and commissioned into the Survaekom Navy.

Survaekom light cruiser Untiring on sea trials, September 1906

September 18th
The Empire of Sumaya begins construction on a Major Factory that will be completed in 1908.

September 21st
Potential danger in Zellonian Vakellia is averted when the colonial governor orders martial lock down on several fringe settlements. This prevents Tavirongan bandits from entering the province. Regulars of the Zellonian Empire are ordered to the front to protect the new borders.

September 28th-30th
The Surv-Vyaez Expeditionary Force of the Grand Survaek Empire (3 CL, 9 DD) escorts five transport barges to the Kamenese capital of Kima. They are spotted by the Kalpian light cruiser Thaungrer off the coast, who turns and heads north to the captured port of Piyengo to report what they saw.

Kemo-Kalpian War, September 1906

[The Nexerus]

Kingdom of Aontas

~His Grace King Matthias, D.G., King of Aontas and of Follam~

Self-determination is a principle of utmost importance to all facets of state. A idea of an extremely broad nature, it encompasses many of the buildings blocks of the world's nation-states; the right of the people to a government of their choosing is one example, as it is for that government to represent the ideals of the governed. It is because of my admiration for this principle, and most importantly, its reverence among the Aontans which I am entrusted to serve, that I shall be issuing the following declaration. The Kingdom of Aontas shall stake no claim whatsoever to any territory in the continent of Vakellia, establishing no ports, extracting no resources and presuming no sovereignty. Though Vakellia a rich land, which does indeed require partner states to instruct in the formation of stable governments, it shall not be Aontas' place to conduct this instruction. Rather, Aontas shall look inward, and seek to improve itself, that it might better the world not through instruction, but through example. This has always been the way of the Kingdom of Aontas. And, as such as it is her way, so shall her government comply.

That capital acquired in earlier conceptual stages to fund a possible expedition to the Vakellian continent shall instead be diverted to an issue of greater merit: education. It follows that if the Kingdom of Aontas is to be the light of the world, its citizens, the Aontans, must be the world's brightest. The Aontas National Education Programme is from this point onwards the main financial focus of the kingdom's government, and shall be until it is well established that Aontans are not the world's competitors in this regard, but the upper echelon—an example to be followed. These investments will impact not only the kingdom's character and international image, however, but also her economy. An educated populace is a productive one, and it is therefore expected by myself and my ministers that the education programme will enhance the opportunities for Aontans across the kingdom to generate prosperity, for themselves and for their families, through virtue of their own dedication. Such is the way of our nation's people.

Divinity praise and mankind uphold the Kingdom of Aontas.

-- [We Have Better Things to Do]: Instead of expanding outward, we must instead turn inward, to our own affairs. If we take this opportunity to focus on ourselves, we may instead put ourselves in a position to come out on top, even if we do not come across new diamond mines or steel deposits.
* +$20,000,000,000 One Time Use for 1907.
* +5% National Unity. [Instantly]
* +5% Education. [Instantly]

[Theodorable]

The Year 1906
World Tension: 48%

Survaek Generates Crisis in Soroya Faresia (+10% World Tension) [PERMAMENT]
Survaek Annexes Eastern Deltoran Serranthia (+10% World Tension) [PERMAMENT]
Survaek Forces Khernikovian Empire into Imperial Restoration (+10% World Tension)
Survaek Mobilizes Troops (+3% World Tension)
Zellonia Incites Unrest in Kalpia (+5% World Tension, -5% National Unity for target nation)
Zellonia Incites Unrest in Sumaya (+5% World Tension, -5% National Unity for target nation)
Kalpia Declares War on Kamen (+15% World Tension)
Kalpia grants Verrian Minority Rights (-5% World Tension)
Aontas Embargoes Survaek (-3% World Tension, -10% GNP for target nation)

October

October 2nd
The Kingdom of Aontas institutes an embargo against the Grand Survaek Empire.

October 5th
The Kalpian Republic lays down a Minor Factory complex expected to be finished sometime next year.

October 9th
The Kalpian 3rd Army finishes unloading in the captured port city of Piyengo and immediately sets out south. General Von Barlath sends the following telegram to Kalpian High Command in Mistburn:

Kalpian High Command, Mistburn

It is with great regret that I write, curious as to the potential ineptitude to those governing the conveyance of arms in these far aways lands. These people are without arms, and I request free reign to move south with large and detached battalions so that I may link the 3rd Army with the XII Corps in the south. With free orders, the campaign may yet be over by winter.

Regards,
General Von Barlath
October 9th, 1906, Piyengo

Von Barlath was also uncertain as to why no orders to march north were given, as Kamenese oil deposits had been found there, though the Kamenese hadn't the technology to utilize it.

October 11-24th
The Empire of Kamen begins the Akiru Campaign.

Akiru Campaign
Prelude: While other Varian nations such as Zellonia and Soroya decided to partake in the scramble for Vakellia peacefully, the Kalpians decided to seize on the Kamenese hostile response to declare war on the Empire of Kamen and begin a systematic war of complete annexation. The Kamen, Vakellians who were mostly without any advanced, modern technology, could do little to stand against the 140,000 Kalpians that were arrayed against them. A month into the campaign, the Kamenese Army decided to make it's first stand, in the south, against the Kalpian XII Corps in the Akiru jungles.

Kalpian advance in mid-October, 1906

Campaign: The Kamenese Army, with an unknown number, gave increased resistance in the Akiru jungles, terrain that the Kalpian Army was not only unfamiliar with, but largely incapable of crossing. The dense jungles made it impossible to set up and use artillery, and Kalpian soldiers themselves were mostly disorientated and confused. Also, for the first time the Kamenese were found to be using breech loading rifles, and the Kalpians found themselves in a desperate shoot out.

Kalpian machine gunners often set their guns up in front of a massive thicket of leaves and trees, only to be confronted with charging Kamenese warriors moments later. Casualties on both sides were heavy, as night time Kamenese attacks threatened to break through Kalpian lines on the night of the 14th and 16th respectively.

Kalpian machine gun emplacement, Akuri Campaign, 1906

Aftermath: Lasting almost two weeks, the Kamenese eventually retreated back north. The Kalpians claimed a victory, but upon advancing they found that most of the Kamenese rifles had been abandoned, having simply run out of ammunition. The Kalpian victory was contributed more to a Kamenese retreat than anything else.

Casualties
Kalpian Republic: 7,985 (8,064 Mariust/99 Rifles, 71 machine guns)
Empire of Kamen:: 12,853 (4,753 Kamenese K1 Rifles)

October 25th
The Kalpian 3rd Army, marching along the coast enters and occupies the provincial capital of Tdango. Surprised, the army detaches a 1,000 man regiment for defense and continues heading south.

October 27th
The Kingdom of Aontas finishes 100 A-05 Field Guns.

October 30th
The Kingdom of Soroya finishes it's preliminary blueprints on a Dreadnought.

[Murtox]

The New Republic Of Kalpia-Year 1906

Kalpian News

The lieutant Cornelius Mose Hermann has is one of the most trusted officials of the general Von Barlath and he is now in the continent of Vellakia fighting for Kalpia as her right to spread civilization to new lands , he has reported us that the 3rd army has not encounter any fight yet but he declares that he is willing to fight until the end. Currently the Kalpian army is in Vellakia trying to secure the east region after the attacks of the native emperor and its troops to our soldiers in Vellakia just after they landed , the act of aggression to us had to be answered with a direct response from our nation . Von Barlath have sent letters to the High Command wanting to allow him to attack and end the war as fast as possible , a lot of Kalpians agree with him and ask for the goverment to issue the order but currently the goverment has been keep busy with the Verrians that are being incorporated into the Kalpian society .

[AspenIvan]

IMPERIAL PRESS SERVICE WEEKLY, 30 OCTOBER 1906

Survaek Stands with Vakellia!

An artist's rendition of the proud armies of Kamen during the era of Yvor, when Survaekom diplomats first reached Vakellia.

Tragedy and outrage! The so-called “liberty” and “order” of the Societatem is once again revealed to be no more than empty rhetoric! The mass invasion of Vakellia by West Varia has begun with the utmost brutality and cruel-heartedness, most of all in the lands of the Kamen Empire.

But there is hope! The Battle of the Akiru Jungles has shown us that even without weaponry to match the invaders, the proud and valiant people of Kamen will not fall submit themselves easily to Varian rule. Let this be a rallying cry to all Vakellian nations, that resistance is not futile!

His Imperial Majesty and Sword of Aed, Shayaer Khaitis, gave the following statement of support to the Empires under assault by West Varian greed.

“The Grand Survaek Empire knows well the ways of the West Varians, who stole our Western lands much as they are beginning to steal the rightful territories of Tavironga and Kamen. The rightful rulers of Vakellia must not fool themselves into believing the invaders will settle for one or two concessions, or that they will be peaceable neighbors. Their ambitions will end only at the utter and total conquest of the continent! Gayépela and Odikiali must know that they will be next, if the Empires of Vakellia do not unite to oppose the barbarians!

“Fear not the weapons and numbers of the Varians, for you, rulers of Vakellia, have righteousness on your side! And from Survaek, you will have more than words of support: Already we have sent delegates to each of your nations, to be permanent ambassadors if you will accept them. Like in the days of Yvor and Vokoryn, Survaek wishes to keep ties of friendship and mutual prosperity with the many nations of Vakellia.

“And to any Varian power who seeks to oppose us, remember well that we are fully within our rights to establish and maintain diplomatic and commercial ties to the nations of Vakellia. Any attack or blockade on our merchant shipping or diplomatic transportation will be interpreted as a violation of international law and an act of war!”

Brave and inspiring words from the Grand Survaek Emperor, Aed bless his name!

[Skylar]

Empire of Anvegad
October 1906

SOCIATIEM IN QUESTION?

The Empire of Anvegad stands alongside Survaek in it's denunciation of Kalpian aggression in Vakellia. Decrying Kalpian aggression and ruthless aggression in Vakellia above and beyond conventional imperialism, Chairman Volkov questions the integrity of Sociatatem's beliefs in the face of this new colonial war and what they will do about their aggressive member nation. It is one thing for a empire to invade and conquer, but for a supposedly status-quo seeking state to take such a course of action makes the Empire of Anvegad wonder at the true aims of Kalpia.

In other news, various Anvegad officials and industrial group representatives have been dispatched to Vakellia for formalization of relations between local states and Anvegad. Interception of diplomatic and economic courier ships will be considered a hostile act against the Empire of Anvegad and the Imperial Restoration.

INDUSTRIAL DRIVE

Meanwhile, newspapers and public speakers in Anvegad continue to tout the growing industrialization of the Empire. Trains loaded with steel are common sight among the cities as new factories and workshops are built in Anvehold and Port Endeavour. Enrollment in the national academies has never been higher as major industrialists issue scholarship grants for the purpose of raising a new generation of skilled industrial workers and welders, while the number of farmhands leaving the countryside to join the

But that is not enough for minds such as Agevius Teslov as he announces his plan to begin work on a new centralized power station in Port Endeavour with the generous assistance of Engines East, the Empire's foremost naval heavy industry firm, as part of its ongoing modernization reforms to meet the future head-on, and completely electrify it's primary capital shipyards alongside establishing direct railroad connections to it's dockyards.

"To what end is progress? Why to enable more progress of course. Never before have we had a chance to maximize the utility of every person within the empire. To live beyond day to day struggle for food and shelter, and bring everyone together to further the ends of the nation at large. The time of progress is now."
- CEO Miloslav, owner of Miloslav Toolworks

[Theodorable]

The Year 1906
World Tension: 45%

Survaek Generates Crisis in Soroya Faresia (+10% World Tension) [PERMAMENT]
Survaek Annexes Eastern Deltoran Serranthia (+10% World Tension) [PERMAMENT]
Survaek Forces Khernikovian Empire into Imperial Restoration (+10% World Tension) [PERMANENT]
Survaek Coups the Republic of Salardia into the Grand Duchy of Salardia (+10% World Tension) [PERMAMENT]
Survaek Mobilizes Troops (+3% World Tension)
Zellonia Incites Unrest in Kalpia (+5% World Tension, -5% National Unity for target nation)
Zellonia Incites Unrest in Sumaya (+5% World Tension, -5% National Unity for target nation)
Kalpia Declares War on Kamen (+15% World Tension)
Kalpia grants Verrian Minority Rights (-5% World Tension)
Aontas Embargoes Survaek (-3% World Tension, -10% GNP for target nation)
Deltora Denounces Zellonia (-5% World Tension, Zellonia gains CB on Deltora)
Soroya Denounces Zellonia (-5% World Tension, Zellonian gains CB on Soroya)
Soroya Embargoes Zellonia (-3% World Tension, -10% GNP for target nation)

NOVEMBER

November 1st
The Republic of Deltora grants some regional autonomy to the Samgolans, a Serranthian minority within their colonies. Though the majority of Deltorans worried about the long term effects, the Samgolans were happy; their new found respect evident in the eyes of the government.

November 3rd
The Tarikhate of Akur, under some great political pressure by the neighboring Grand Survaek Empire, officially sign the Document for World Renewal and join the Imperial Restoration.

November 6th
The Xian Clique finishes research on it's newest 1898 model bolt-action rifle.

November 7th-14th
With approval from Kalpian High Command, the Kalpian 3rd Army begins to head south, bent on capturing the Kamenese capital. The troops first had to move through the great desert of Fallasi, and the 3rd Army's logistics became imminently strained, still General Von Barlath and his troops continued south. They did not have to go far to find the Kamenese Army.

Battle of Fallasi

Prelude: With the invasion of Kamen, the Kalpians attacked from both the north as well as the south, though it was Von Barlath's 3rd Army that ran rampant in the north. With permission from Kalpian High Command to link the northern and southern assaults, Von Barlath took to marching formation and started south through the Fallasi Desert. He was unaware that the Kamenese Army was waiting for him there. On November 8th, the 3rd Army scouts reported huge formations of Kamenese troops converging around them. Von Barlath ordered his troops on the offensive.

Battle: The 3rd Army was 97,000 men strong, but unaware that they had come across a Kamenese force over 200,000 strong. They attacked from the south and the east, running headlong into dissembling Kalpian formations. Von Barlath, an astute attacker, formulated his attacks on the southeast axis, emphasizing neither flank while placing his troops in a position to reinforce wherever needed. The battle would last nearly a week.

On November 9th, the Kalpians assaulted Kamenese camps in the east, but ran into positions brimming with Survaek Ishui Model 11 machine guns. The attack, led by 48th Infantry Division was repulsed after four hours of fighting.

The next day saw two Kamenese offenses from the south, numbering over 60,000 troops assaulted the Kalpian lines, only to be met with heavy casualties and pushed back. Three more days of intense pushes by both side saw over 150,000 casualties and no clear victory. General Von Barlath wrote in his November 10th report that many of his machine gunners were running afoul of their machines, with 25% of all FT-18 Mark I's jamming during combat operations due to weather and heavy use.

On November 14th, during dawn, the Kamenese Army assaulted directly along the coast with 25,000 cavalry, an outdated tactic long dismissed in Varius. The attack broke the Kalpian lines and fighting became hand to hand for several hours until the 52nd Infantry Division was moved in and filled the gap.

Kalpian Gubeat 12.5cm guns during the Battle of Fallasi

Aftermath: The Kamenese halted the Kalpian advance, though at great coast. Having lost over 100,000 soldiers, many of whom needlessly tossed their lives away in bare handed assaults, they showed their resolve to an enemy that had previously been seen as unstoppable.

Casualties:
Kalpian Republic: 26,956 (29,653 Mariust/99 Rifles, 115 FT-18 Mark I machine guns)
Empire of Kamen: 131,563 (60,000 Surv-Akur Standard Mk II Rifles)

November 29th
The Empire of Anvegad and Empire of Mille-Sessau sign a trade agreement.

DECEMBER

December 1st
The Republic of Salardia finalizes a Defensive Agreement with the Kingdom of Aontas.

December 3rd
The Empire of Sumaya finishes a Minor Factory.

December 4th
The United Kingdom of Athos & Stules finishes it's railroad in Arlington province.

December 9th
The Kingdom of Soroya commissions the SRF Marlijn submarine.

December 10th
The Empire of Anvegad appoints a new commander, Pavel Parangosky to the rank of General.

December 14th
The Republic of Deltora finishes a production run of 90,000 Vulcaine II rifles.

December 15th
The president of the Republic of Salardia, Poullain, is shot while leaving the Aontan Embassy early in the morning. The government announces Secondary President Nelson Kouladier the new reigning president, but Marshal Henri de Savoi of the Salardian Army institutes a military coup, arresting Kouladier and several key members of the Salardian cabinet.

The man who killed President Poullain is Jacques de Saad, a Salardian ultra nationalist, but more interesting is that preliminary newspaper agencies in Soroya and Deltora report that Jacques de Saad had spent the last two decades living in Foedinei, in the Grand Survaek Empire. He is jailed almost immediately by Marshal Henri de Savoi, who proclaims marshal law in the newly established Grand Duchy of Salardia.

He immediately renounces the alliance with the Kingdom of Aontas, condemning the Sociatetm in a speech made only hours after Kouladier was arrested and proclaiming his intention to join the Imperial Restoration.

December 21st
The Republic of Manyeong signs a Trade Agreement and Alliance with the Xian Clique

December 26th
The Kingdom of Soroya colonizes Far Eastern Faresia.

December 27th
Under the supervision of Survaekom delegates, the Grand Duchy of Salardia signs the Document of World Renewal, thus formally joining the Imperial Restoration.

December 28th
The Empire of Anvegad finishes 100 Light Artillery.

December 30th
The Empire of Anvegad lays down 3 Minor Factory complexes expected to be finished next year.

[The Nexerus]

Kingdom of Aontas

Foreign Office of the Kingdom of Aontas

To refer to the recent events in Salardia following the assassination of President Poullain as anything short of deplorable would be a horrific disservice to all Salardians, and an error outmatched in severity only by the villainous actions undertaken there themselves. Henri de Savoi is a traitor to his own people, and it is the expression of fact to state that his seizure of the Salardian cabinet is illegal. Equally illegal is the imprisonment of President Nelson Kouladier, the lawful head of state of the Republic of Salardia, and his contemporaries in the Salardian ministries. With the facts presented as they are, it is the logical standpoint of the Kingdom of Aontas that the actions undertaken by Henri de Savoi's government are of zero legal standing, and, in general, of absolutely no legitimate force or effect. That any foreign state would recognize Henri de Savoi's government as legitimate is ludicrous, and reflects poorly on that nation's regard for both due process and the rights of Salardian citizens. The force currently controlling Salardia, to be entirely blunt, is absolutely nothing more than a group of men with guns. They have no legal authority to govern, and most importantly have betrayed their own nation and their own vows of duty to serve the Salardian republic. Savoi's is a traitor's army, and one that will face a traitor's due consequence.

The Republic of Salardia, whose incumbent president is Nelson Kouladier, undergoes political crisis. It is occupied by an illegal entity posing serious humanitarian risk to the citizens of the republic, as well as the more existential risk of destabilizing other states. For any nation to fail to intervene to resolve this crisis would be a disservice to mankind. For this reason and others, the Foreign Office of the Kingdom of Aontas is pleased to announce an intervention in the Salardian nation, for the purpose of providing the necessary aid to the Republic of Salardia to restore that nation's legitimate government to power. This intervention shall be an entirely lawful one; the Republic of Salardia and Kingdom of Aontas mutually benefit from a recently signed defensive alliance, and it is utterly clear that the Republic of Salardia faces aggression. Should any legally constituted governments object to heretofore mentioned intervention, they are welcome to voice their concerns to President Kouladier of the Republic of Salardia.

Divinity praise and mankind uphold the Kingdom of Aontas.

[Chairman Stein]

The Xian Clique

The Revolution is successful

With the death of President Poullain in Salardia and the subsequent Aontan intervention, the Liberation Council began to view a 'Great War' as less of a theoretical situation and more of a reality. So, soon after the Aontan statement was released, the National Revolutionary Army was given an official order to mobilize on the border with the Kingdom of Soroya's colonial lands. For the first time in over two years, President-General Chiang Cai Xiao and Madame Liu were in the presence with another 'Changtan-Five' Founder publicly. Former Jiangpo business man and current economic minister Jang Winghau. Winghau made his claim to fame in the prelude to the Revolution when he began shifting funds from his steel mining operations and towards nationalist organizations within the former Yong Dynasty's empire. During the Revolution Winghau organized resistance against the Jiangpo garrison. However, his forces were defeated and he fled the city south to Changtan where he'd spend the rest of the war. After the war he quickly was assigned to the Ministry of Economics and Industry, where he has held a shadowy position hidden away in his office in Jiangpo for years.

Minister of Economics and Industry and CEO of the Jinqianpo First Machinery Building Group, Jang Winghau

At the public ceremony announcing Xian's military mobilization and recognition of the Grand Duchy of Salardia, President-General Chiang Cai Xiao once again called for Faresians to unite against 'Varian Imperialism' and unite under the banner of Restoration 'Co-Prosperity'. The President-General compared the Imperial Restoration Movement to the noble warriors of old Xianese lore fighting against the 'Dark Divines'. After the spoken announcements, NRA soldiers were paraded through Beiqling for the following hour before marching off to the border, where trenches faced new improvements and the creation of Machine Gun nests.

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With mobilization beginning and men marching from home once again, the Jiangpo FMBG revealed the finalized design of the Baishan Type 07-98. Unlike the Baishan Type-95 the 07-98 was a lighter, carbine-esque rifle designed for higher accuracy and the capability to carry more rounds. After the final design was chosen, the FMBG announced production over 30 thousand of the new design to be sent immediately to the border for 'field testing purposes'. It is yet to be known how the new rifle will fit within the current NRA arsenal.

NRA Soldiers on the Xianese-Soroyan border testing the Baishan 07-98, circa February, 1907.

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Late in December of 1906 Foreign Minister and Head Delegate of Xian to the Imperial Restoration Movement Shiu Fuhua traveled to the capital of the Republic of Manyeong for diplomatic negotiations. Since the formation of the Republic of Xian the Liberation Council kept close relations with Manyeong. The two nations sharing a similar history of republicanism and anti-Yamarano sentiments. It was unknown until after the negotiations that Ambassador Fuhua had traveled to Manyeong for reasons involving binding the two nations by diplomatic and trade ties. However, by January government trade ships from Manyeong were met at the Jiangpo harbor and Xianese corporate and government vessels began shipping to Manyeong in return. In addition, it was revealed that discussions involving joint military training operations within Xian were a possibility within the future, as both the NRA and the Manyeong military were in need of new ideas and minds militarily.

Head of Foreign Affairs and Xianese Delegate to the Imperial Restoration, Shiu Fuhua.

[AspenIvan]

1907, Year of the Prophet

What makes for the restoration of an Empire? What ends a decline and puts a nation back on the rise? Industry, law, and military might all stand out. They are what his Imperial Majesty Shayaer Khaitis has come to represent in the minds of most Survaekom. They are what have brought such figures as Grand Vizier Ayan Sujjid, General Nel Hjarkin, and Admiral Jheut Klau to the forefront of public attention.

Yet, Survaek's newfound weight of influence in world affairs cannot be reduced to raw numbers of output, efficiency, or power. Rather, an astute observer will notice the web of foreign connections stemming from Foedinei. For what else is the Imperial Restoration movement itself, but a master project in the art of diplomacy? And in this regard, the public figure of note is Aedis Haerk, Foreign Minister of the Grand Survaek Empire.

“Austere but inattentive, as always,” mused the camera operator, an elderly Khaitis man in an Imperial Press Service uniform with a few odd medallions and decorations attached. “Always lacking in finery, and wearing that damn fur cap. Why do we even keep bothering with the photographs?” The complaint was half-sincere, half-joking, and more familiar in tone than most would expect from a journalist to a high official.

“To be honest, I would ask you the same,” the subject of the photo quipped back. “I'm not the one who insists on bringing out the camera for every little occasion. It's one thing to have the clicks and flashes around in Anvegad, where at least I understand the novelty of my presence. What is this for anyways, some corner stub eight-pages from the front of the Weekly?”

The journalist chuckled. “Closer to the front than you'd think, with the Press Release and all. And son, you'll have to get used to it eventually, with your position. A Haerk like you should know how to be the center of attention, and for that matter how to move with the times. The Press Service isn't about to hire a court painter for your Excellency.”

The official shrugged. “A Haerk like me is going to be the center of attention no matter how fine my attire or how focused I look in the photographs. Your journalists and the public will just have to get used to me, I suppose.”

“You never change, do you Aedis?” The old man shook his head and sighed. “Same lad before the war and after, before entering the bureaucracy and after, before your promotion and after. You could become Grand Vizier, and you'd still be the same plain, stoic young man as always.”

“Yes, except not so young anymore.”

“Wrong,” interjected the official subordinate and age-superior of Aedis Haerk. “You'll be young till you die. You don't know how to grow old!”

Both men laughed. They had more or less the same conversation every month or so, whenever the IPS wanted a new photo of the Foreign Minister for another article on Survaekom diplomacy. Minister Haerk' only condition on the Press was to send the same man to take the picture every time, and conduct the interview if necessary.

“Until next time, friend,” Haerk spoke, finally turning to reach for the door. “When should I expect you?”

“Soon, I imagine. War's on the way, and then you'll be the most important man in the Empire outside the Court and the Front.”

“I look forward to it,” Haerk replied with no hint of dread or irony. If war was to come, so be it. His Aed-given duty would stay the same no matter the fluctuations in public attention.

IMPERIAL FOREIGN MINISTRY PRESS RELEASE, 8 JANUARY 1907

It is with celebration and good tidings that the Grand Survaek Empire recognizes the Grand Duchy of Salardia and the legitimate rule of his Excellency Marshal Henri de Savoi – soon to be crowned Grand Duke of Salardia. We further recognize the Grand Duchy's entrance into the Imperial Restoration. May Aed smile upon the cooperation between our two glorious nations.

Regrettably, not all nations are ready to accept Salardia's return to greatness and imperial ambition. We of the Grand Survaek Empire condemn the Kingdom of Aontas in particular, for its baseless accusations against the House de Savoi and its vile threats to “intervene” on behalf of the defunct Republic. Their statement is akin to the tantrum of a child enraged by the loss of a favorite toy, to use the same imagery his Majesty King Mathias has in the past.

Let this be clear to the world: Any attack on any member of the Imperial Restoration, wherever they may be in the world, is an attack on the Grand Survaek Empire. We retain the right to respond with all necessary force to those who would compromise the integrity of our allies.

Glory to his Majesty Shayaer Khaitis: Master of the Southlands, King of Raethon and Byrnia, Grand Chief of the Khaitis, Sword of Aed, and Grand Survaek Emperor.

Signed,
Foreign Minister Aedis Haerk

[Boop_Im_A_Dragon]

The Kingdom of Soroya
1907

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Crisis in Salardia

After recent news of the coup lead by Henri De Savoi, President Kevin Notles gave an official address to the current situation in Salardia and her ally Aontas’ actions. “It saddens me to see a peaceful nation such as Slaradia fall into political and military strife. How any responsible nation can recognize this blatant power grab is beyond me, to openly accept a military dictatorship as a member nation, to have them represent your own ideology.

Is this the kind of men we can expect to see leading the Imperial Restoration? Mad men craving power, and suddenly seizing it when their enemies are at their weakest? Can the world not see that this is the kind of people Imperial Restoration not only promotes, but advocates for. I honestly don’t know what to say.” President Kevin Notles stopped for a second, feelings conflicted over the current situation. He had no idea that the restoration would commit such a monstrous act such as this.

“I do know this. Whether through peace, or by force, I will recognize Sociatatem’s goals. War should never be a first choice, but it is a choice. On this day I ask Soroya, no, I ask the nations of the world that promote the ideals of freedom and democracy, please stand by me. Help me stop these warmachines. If it means beating them at their own game, then so be it, but I give in no more. Every move I make will be to promote these goals. Stand strong, the worse has yet to come.”

The crowd cheered, but his face was full of discontent. Every small victory, lead to a crushing defeat. Something Kevin Notles had never imagined six years ago. The world looked on with a judgemental eye, looking for the faults in Sociatatem’s practice at every turn. Nations such as Kalpia and Deltora, questioning motives or reasoning did not strengthen this bond. It was the Imperial Restorations inherent lack of criticism between member states that made it so strong, though Notles saw the cracks.

crowd gathered for Kevin Notles speech, circa 1907

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Faresian Relations

After the recent events in Salardia, Kevin Notles was convinced at preventing it from occurring to another independent state. Sending a message throughout Faresia’s neutral nations excluding Yamarano and Xian:
To the respective leaders of Haegye, Manyeong, Wataraoi, Heoryong, Sarihae, Basai, Nasong, and Nakashisaki,

Recent events in Salardia and Serranthia worry me about the future stability of not Varius, but of the world. The Imperial Restoration has been accused of numerous accusations from forging claims, unlawful occupation of territory, military coups, and puppeting sovereign nations. These are the ideals of the Imperial Restoration. Rapid expansion into neighboring countries and the acquisition of strategic locations and resources.
I fear this warmonger's allies have similar feelings. Xian, specifically, neighbors the majority of you. Aided with foreign weapons from the Survaekom Army, he shows more than just plans to remove my territorial claims from Faresia, but rather to claim the entire continent for themselves. A frightening prospect to say the least.
Please, if you are a free thinking democratic people’s I ask for your open support. That you allow open relations within our two nations. Even if it does not mean joining Sociatatem, then by aiding us in our goals for a free world.

Sincerely,
Prime Minister of Soroya, Kevin Notles

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Let the games begin

As of January 6th Soroya announces the Ekonian games. A grand sports tournament held in Ekonian lands nearly 1000 years ago, it was rediscovered two years ago by a group of archeologist just outside of the city of Ekon. The sport itself originally hosted a series of competitions such as swimming, marathons, and various other competitions to prove one's own physical prowess.

A group of entrepreneurs after this discovery quickly began funding this project, before the Soroyan government themselves began funding development, creating the first ever stadium in Sikea, Soroya just last year. The stadium itself seats nearly 50,000 attendees expected to come from all over the world.

The first ever competition will begin on June 1st and will last until June 18th. Forty three different sporting events have been announced, including track-and-field, gymnastics, swimming, cycling, wrestling, weightlifting, fencing, and shooting. The top three performing athletes will receive a bronze, silver, and gold metal respectively as a reward for their athletic performances. Soroya officially invites any and all nations interested in attending, whether Varian, Serranthian, Sarelian, Faresian, or Vakellian, all nations are welcomes to participate.

First ever modern day Ekonian games stadium

[Lone Wanderer]

The Republic of Deltora
1906

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Government of Samgolan Act 1906

November 1st, the day that the Samgolan people were granted autonomy within the Republic of Deltora. Those loyal citizens of our most fair Republic, now rewarded their due with a new found independence granted through the passing of an Act within the confines of the People's Palace. The Government of Samgolan Act, put forth by Prime Minister Eduoard Geiger passed just narrowly in the face of opposition, many heralding the act as being the seed to spread dissent within the unified Republics. Eduoard countered stating that as a nation that heralds democracy and freedom within the known world, should it not also be present within itself too? No, the bills passing would in fact bring the nation's peoples together.

"It can not be said that we are not fair, and kind to those who stand under our banner, it can not be said that we are like those who oppose us. Those such as the Survaek Empire, or the Sumayans in distant Sarelia, who threaten the extinction of those not of their own preset creed, such ideas remain even within our own allies. But we are not among them, if we are to lead into a new world of peace, we must surely be among the most accepting and kindred of nations. If we do not do that which we herald, we are for naught."

The Act itself, providing not independence but autonomy for the Samgolan people, set forth the following terms:
- A bicameral Parliament for the Samgolan is to be established in Port Vail, with powers to deal with most national affairs such as health, education and agriculture. However international affairs such as matters involving the military, foreign affairs and diplomacy and taxes are to be concluded within the Deltoran Parliament at Evemont.
- Samgolan MPs are to be granted the ability to sit in Parliament.

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Zellonia, the cause of unrest in Kalpia?

A joint investigation headed by Deltoran, Soroyan and Kalpian officials taking place in Mistburn, the capital of Kalpia in rooting out the cause of unrest spreading throughout Kalpian territory. Has traced the source to several newspaper printers within the city, the establishments were closed down immediately by the constabulary, found responsible for printing anti-Sociatatem, and false propaganda. Even more curiously, said establishments were found to have been funded by zellonian currency, Kalpia's old colonial rival.

In light of the recent findings, a telegraph from the Head of State's office to the Zellonia government, requesting that a meeting be held to discuss politics between Prime Minister Geiger himself and whomever the Zellonians saw fit to answer in either Evemont or Evanston, has been dispatched.

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Our most Brave Allies

In response to Notles own speech, Eduoard Geiger, Prime Minister of Deltora rallied to his support with a speech of his own.
"Deltora will honour the pledge, we will stand with the Sociatatem until pain of death. For the maintenance of peace and liberty, there is no price too high, for if all nations gave way to warmongering crows or even support such ambitions consumed in their own manifest greed, the world would bore witness to the end of freedom, and to the rise of tyranny. I believe, dear Notles, that to call these cretins warmachines gives them far too much credit, but rather a child which sees no further than it's own ambition.
Naturally, for nations such as we that are passionate in our cause, cracks there are destined to be. For we are democratic, not at all like the so called Imperial Restoration, which stands at the beck and call of the Survaekom as nothing more than it's poodle.

It has also come to my attention, that upon the dawning of the new year. The Treaty of Evemont which keeps our bonds tied is to be ratified once more, however, this year I hereby invite the nation of Murenhedit to our side. To sign this testimony of paper, which will strengthen our nations. For there is no greater bond than the pledge to protect, and on that most dreadful day when war is upon us, it will be honoured."

[Theodorable]

The Year 1907
World Tension: 40%

Survaek Generates Crisis in Soroya Faresia (+10% World Tension) [PERMAMENT]
Survaek Annexes Eastern Deltoran Serranthia (+10% World Tension) [PERMAMENT]
Survaek Forces Khernikovian Empire into Imperial Restoration (+10% World Tension) [PERMANENT]
Survaek Coups the Republic of Salardia into the Grand Duchy of Salardia (+10% World Tension) [PERMAMENT]

[NOT COMPLETE]

JANUARY

January 2nd
Heavy sandstorms along the Kamenese peninsula force the Kalpian 3rd Army to huddle down and halt it's offensive.

January 4th
Railroads finish construction in Erinmarsh and Adlake of the Kalpian Republic.

January 5th
The submarine U-04 finishes and is officially commissioned by the Empire of Anvegad.

January 8th
A Minor Factory completes on the island of Sikea in the Kingdom of Soroya.

January 9th
In a wild display of wonder and apprehension, the Kalpian chemist Karl von Hartzendorf finishes the Kati K1 artillery shell. Filled with chlorine gas, once impacted, it's miniaturized explosion released the chlorine gas, turning it loose against any who might be in range of the fierce, hazy green gas.

January 12th
The Empire of Sumaya finishes designs for the Ratu-class light cruiser. At just over 4,000 tons at full load with 4 15cm guns, it's modestly armored for a cruiser intended for destroyer escort and coastal patrols.

Ratu-class light cruiser artist rendition, 1907

January 18th
The Deltoran inventor Jacques Solo flies his aeroplane the Solo One for 456 meters in 37 seconds. He flies a second time, flying for 511 meters in 42 seconds, successfully landing both times.

Solo One in flight, January 1907

January 21st
The Kingdom of Soroya finishes training 10,000 colonial garrison forces Soroyan Serranthia.

January 24th
Heavy snowfalls hit Western and Central Varius, some of the heaviest in years.

January 25th
The Kalpian Republic begins construction on a Minor Factory in the Kodis province, expected to be finished in 1908.

January 29th
The Empire of Sumaya begins construction of a Major Factory.

[Talis]

"We are not an old nation. Unlike Survaek and Xian we have no ancient history of conquest or past glories to reclaim. Sarelia has never been a center of civilization or a power in the world at large.

No, our goal is not to restore what once was, but to create a new future: a future where Sarelians are regarded as equals to Varians; where our lands are our own and our people are united; where our language, religion and customs are respected; and where Sumaya is a strong and powerful nation, capable of defending its people and claiming its place in the world.

Many of Societatem's goals are noble and praiseworthy, but at the heart of their organization is a policy of exclusiveness we cannot accept. In Societatem the halls of diplomacy and decision-making at the heart of the world would always be closed to us. Power would be a club for Varians only, while Sumaya would have the 'privilege' of taking whatever scraps the Varians decide we are worthy of.

This is why we have joined the Imperial Restoration: not because of our to restore old nations, but because the restoration accepts change. While other nations have scoffed at our attempts to achieve parity, Survaek, Anvegad and the nations of the Restoration have accepted us into their halls and given Sumaya the respect it is due."

-- Queen Sinta, on why the Sumayan Malikate chose to join the Imperial Restoration movement.

[The Grey Warden]

THE UNITED KINGDOMS OF ATHOS AND STULES

1907

The Salardian Coup
On December 15th, President Poullain was shot and killed on the steps of the Aontan Embassy. Hours later, a military coup was instituted and soon the nation changed. No longer the Republic of Salardia, the newly Grand Duchy of Salardia renounced the alliance with the Kingdom of Aontas and planned on joining the Imperial Restoration. And the nation did join the Imperial Restoration on December 27th as it quickly angered Kingdom of Aontas announcing an intervention on the nation.

However, the King and Queen didn't comment about the simulation at the time because of communication issues with both sides. Now that they know about what happened, they decided to comment the issue on New Years Eva. As the King stated to a crowd outside the palace, "The United Kingdoms of Athos and Stules are still planning to give the land to the Grand Duchy of Salardia. The land holds one million of their people and they have the right to reunite, not be divided once more because of the military coup.".

The land trade was still finishing up on New Years Eva and it was expected to be finished when spring begun.

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The Situation of Kemo-Kalpian War
The Kalpian Republic declared war on the Empire of Kamen on September 1st after starting up a colony on Vakellia as other nations did. The United Kingdoms of Athos and Stules viewed the attack as Kalpian Republic the aggressors rather than the Empire of Kamen. In a letter to the President Franz Bastian Sorg, it said that they must stop expanding into Vakellia with the usage of terror and violence against Kamen. And it also stated that the United Kingdoms would blockade the nation until troops are removed and a formal apology is made to Kamen for attacking.

The letter was made by the Queen, it was one of the few letters she ever wrote to the leaders in her life time. In short, the letter states that the Kalpian Republic started the Kemo-Kalpian War not the Empire of Kamen.

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A Statement on Societatem Nations
The King near the end of January made a speech to the nations in Societatem. Before he and his wife were going to join, now they have decided to pull away from joining the Societatem. This was due to the attacks on the Empire of Kamen made by Kalpian without any reason other than wanting more land. The King has stated that, "Unless Franz Sorg changes his way of running his nation or leaves the Societatem, more nations wouldn't join the Societatem. You're going to start the flames of war and that must end before it's too late.".

Since the announcement of the blockade on Kalpian, the United Kingdoms' relationship with them had been deceasing with the attacks in Vakellia. Now with the speech, their relationship ended and diplomatic ties were cut with them. As for the change of joining the Societatem were destroyed, they might look at the Imperial Restoration or they might even start their own fraction up unless changes are made and Kalpian leaves the Societatem.

[Theodorable]

The Year 1907
World Tension: 55%

Survaek Generates Crisis in Soroya Faresia (+10% World Tension) [PERMAMENT]
Survaek Annexes Eastern Deltoran Serranthia (+10% World Tension) [PERMAMENT]
Survaek Forces Khernikovian Empire into Imperial Restoration (+10% World Tension) [PERMANENT]
Survaek Coups the Republic of Salardia into the Grand Duchy of Salardia (+10% World Tension) [PERMAMENT]
Kalpo-Kumenese War (1906--) (+15% World Tension)

[NOT COMPLETE]

FEBRUARY

February 1st
A Minor Factory in the Xian Clique finishes.

February 3rd
A destroyer finishes in the Empire of Anvegad.

February 7th
The Grand Survaek Empire finishes the modernization of its three Pre-Dreadnoughts, and they are immediately prepared for service.

February 8th
Heavy sandstorms in the Kamenese Peninsula begin to dissipate, and the Kalpian 3rd Army prepares to move out again.

February 9th-15th
The Battle of Kima begins.

Battle of Kima

Prelude: The Kalpian 3rd Army, unprepared for fighting in the heavy desert of the Kamenese Peninsula, sat for nearly a month and a half while heavy winds from the Serranthian Sea battered the peninsula. General Von Barlath ordered a general advance on the capital as soon as possible. The beleaguered Kalpian Army, some three thousand men without guns, advanced on the capital on the 9th of February. They met the Kamenese Home Army, who had heavily entrenched themselves outside the city, and possessed 50 Ozo-Pattern Howitzers and a 1,000 Ishui 11 Model Automatic Rifles to help in the defense.

Battle: The battle seemed poised on the hinge of either side on the 9th of February. With less than 75,000 men against almost 300,000, the Kalpians seemed to be fighting a much larger force, this time equipped with heavy artillery and machine guns. The Kamenese Home Army seemed at a loss however, for less than half of their force had rifles and among them were old men and teenagers, men barely not worth fighting. On the 9th, the Kalpians under Von Barlath launched a preliminary probing attack, which cost 315 men, but discovered that the Kamenese were well entrenched.

Battle of Kima, February 1907

On the morning of the tenth, Von Barlath, under orders of the immediate capitulation of Kamen due to heavy external influence sent forth the XI Corps (50,000 men) up into a smashing spearhead. The Attack along the Ridge became a sudden thing of legend. Initially bogged down by heavy machine gun fire, the Gubeat 12.5cm guns finally dialed in on the trench and after a four hour long barrage vaporized it under a slog of heavy, indirect fire. The XI Corps advanced, taking heavy casualties and coming with three miles of the city of Kima.

On the 12th however, the Kamenese reoriented themselves and the XI Corps was beaten in it's second forward assault, incurring 4,542 casualties in a full eight hours of firing. Long sloping dunes, without much room to maneuver gave rise to the heightened casualties. On the 13th through the 15th, the Kalpians again tried to assault, replicating the success of the Attack along the Ridge, but failing over and over. The campaign ended on the 15th, as Kalpian's casualties had simply mounted too high, without adequate external support.

Aftermath: The battle was a tactical Kalpian defeat but a strategic victory. Surrounded, with their army dwindling and their people starving, the Kamenese were hanging by a thread. The Kalpians however had been bled dry, and had little offensive fighting remaining.

Casualties:
Kalpian Republic: 17,543 (17,543 Mariust/99 Rifles)
Empire of Kamen: 48,453 (17,653 K1 rifles, 128 Ishui Model 11 Machine Guns, 12 Ozo-Pattern Heavy Artillery)

February 16th
A Major Shipyard in the Kingdom of Aontas finishes.

February 17th
Three Minor Factory complexes finish construction in the Empire of Anvegad.

February 20th
The TPS Cyclone is commissioned in the Deltoran Navy. It's the worlds first fully uniformed battlecruiser.

TPS Cyclone on sea trials, February 1907

February 21st
The Grand Survaek Empire assimilates the Tylonians, adapting the Tylonian dialect into regional circulation.

[Theodorable]

The Year 1907
World Tension: 55%

Survaek Generates Crisis in Soroya Faresia (+10% World Tension) [PERMAMENT]
Survaek Annexes Eastern Deltoran Serranthia (+10% World Tension) [PERMAMENT]
Survaek Forces Khernikovian Empire into Imperial Restoration (+10% World Tension) [PERMANENT]
Survaek Coups the Republic of Salardia into the Grand Duchy of Salardia (+10% World Tension) [PERMAMENT]
Kalpo-Kumenese War (1906--) (+15% World Tension)
Xian Clique Mobilizes (+3% World Tension)
Empire of Mille-Sessau Embargoes Kalpian Republic (-3% World Tension, Target Nation loses 10% GNP)
[DELTORA TENSION ACTION]
[DELTORA TENSION ACTION]
[SURVAEK TENSION ACTION]
[SURVAEK TENSION ACTION]

[NOT COMPLETE]

MARCH

March 1st
The Republic of Deltora finishes a construction of Railroads throughout the rest of its nation.

March 2nd
A Minor Shipyard is finished in the Lochacre province of the Kalpian Republic.

March 3rd
A group of delegates of the Imperial Delegation send the following document to the capitals of Kienne, Sikea, Evemont and Mistburn, the leaders of the Sociatatem.

The Ultimatum for World Restoration

I. The Restoration of the Grand Survaek Empire.
-- The wrongful Soroyan holdings known as the colonies of Soroyan Hamasi, Soroyan Serranthia, and Fort Talip must be ceded to the Grand Survaek Empire by November 1907, March 1908, and December 1908 respectively.
-- The wrongful Deltoran holdings that together constitute the colony of Deltoran Serranthia must be ceded to the Grand Survaek Empire by October 1907.
-- The wrongful Murenheidtan holdings in the Hauthkaj Desert must be ceded immediately to the Grand Survaek Empire.

II. The Restoration of the Akir Domain
-- The wrongful Murenheidtan holdings in the Dyujjk Region must be ceded immediately to the Akir Tarikhate of Akurr.

III. The Restoration of Greater Anvegad
-- Murenheidt must be dissolved and its mainland territory incorporated into the Empire of Anvegad by December 1907.
-- The Kingdom of Luckland must be dissolved and incorporated into the Empire of Anvegad by April 1908.
-- The wrongful Deltoran holding known as the Ispwich Region, along with territory from the Westernmost edge of said region South until the ocean (including the cities of Manoury, Alceste, Saunier, Genin, Yhaklale, and Evemont), must be ceded to the Empire of Anvegad by December 1907 and May 1908 respectively.

IV. The Restoration of Greater Sumaya
-- The wrongful Soroyan holdings that together constitute the colony of Soroyan Sarelia must be ceded to the Sumayan Malikate by November 1907.
-- The wrongful Kalpian holdings that together constitute the colony of Kalpian Sarelia must be ceded to the Sumayan Malikate by November 1907.
-- The Kingdom of Aontas must immediately end its lordship over the Protectorate of Feratsu, and the Protectorate must be transferred to vassalage under the Malikate of Sumaya by January 1908.

V. The Restoration of the Xian Republic
-- The wrongful Soroyan holdings that together constitute the colony of Soroyan Faresia must be ceded immediately to the Xian Republic.
-- The wrongful Deltoran holdings that together constitute the colony of Deltoran Makitori must be ceded to the Xian Republic by December 1907.
-- The wrongful Kalpian holdings that together constitute the colony of Kalpian Faresia must be ceded to the Xian Republic by December 1907.

If these conditions are not met within 60 days, the Imperial Restoration will declare war upon the nations of the Sociatatem.

March 5th
The Kingdom of Soroya begins an Embargo on the Empire of Zellonia.

March 6th
The Kingdom of Soroya lays down the keel of the SRF Notles, a Potsma-class dreadnought. While comprising an immense colonial empire, Soroya's lack of steel severely hampers the construction of this vessel.

March 7-21st

Conquest of Kima

Blockaded by the Kalpian Navy, and soon beset on both the north and south, Kima managed to hold out just another month. General Von Barlath of the Kalpian 3rd Army, though in a position where he may very well could have simply sat on his haunches and starved the Kimenese out, ordered several more frontal assaults. On the 21st of March however, the Kamenese sent a delegation out and the city surrendered.

Casualties
Kalpian Republic: 7,543 (7,785 Mariust/99 Rifles)
Empire of Kamen: 8,432 (2,542 K1 Rifles)

March 25th
In response to the invasion of Kamen, the Empire of Mille-Sessau embargoes all trade goods from the Kalpian Republic.

March 27th
The Kalpian Republic finishes theoretical research into Submarine Warfare, Machine Guns and Deep Defense.

March 28th
The Xian Clique mobilizes it's armed forces.

March 30th
The Grand Survaek Empire finishes it's research into Deep Defense and Heavy Barrage.

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OOC NOTE
-- Currently none.

[Skylar]

Empire of Anvegad

Palace of the Sovereigns

"The die is cast." Chairman Volkov said wistfully, chewing on the first cigar he had in years in an unconscious response to the weight of events to come. The aged ruler of Anvegad, "only" a Chairman in deference to the broken heritage of Sovereigns that once ruled the Empire in ancient times, now an Empire of industry and military might. Traits that would now be truly tested in the days to come. "May we hope this crisis will come to a swift and decisive conclusion." He said before turning to the assembled room of Generals, Ministers, and leaders of state who bore witness to his reading of Survaek's declaration as per negotiations held behind closed doors some months prior.

"With respect Chairman, even if they do capitulate, we're going to have one hell of a long-term crisis on our hands." Interjected General Markham, veteran of the Soroyan colonial conflict, who stood alonside the other assembled generals and ministers of the Empire in the Chairman's Office. After a moment, the Chairman gestured for him to continue, silencing the other older generals in the room. "There has never, ever been an instance in world history where an entire nation willingly turns over their whole territory to another. Not even Survaek's little stunt in the colonies was entirely clean transition of power, and that was just a colony. Even if, say, Murenheldt does supposedly turn over it's entire state, we're going to have one hell of a time occupying and garrisoning it, let alone holding it and transitioning it to our centralized rule with or without the Sociatatem states fueling rebellion. We will have conflict on our hands sir, and it will not be a short or decisive or winnable by the Valkyrian Ascent." (December)

"I must agree with Markham, if for different reasons." Added another voice, that of General Paragonsky. "I don't think we can count on the Sociatatem to act rationally or sanely at all on this matter. I would be a nice surprise, but we can't rely on moral factors to influence their thinking alone. Regardless of our rightful claims, they are getting desperate. The cracks in their alliance are visible and they can't reign in their worst actors or hide their dissent. They NEED a common enemy to cover up their disputes and lack of unity to their own people, let alone to restore their international reputation."

"And we're right in the firing line." Muttered someone in the back. Likely an aide or flag lieutenant. Noone begrudged the unknown speaker, it was at the forefront of everyone's mind. And too likely to be true to ignore.

The Chairman tapped his foot and took a deep breath of tobacco. "We're not at war yet, and there may be a chance the Sociatatem states see reason. But as the Lord Sovereign Roland once said: 'Honor to the bold, victory to the prepared'. We ignored his words once, and our men starved on the Soroyan front for it. We shall not do so again. I'm ordering Stage Two mobilization and instating the Roland War Production Doctrine as previously discussed. If we must go to war over our rightful claims then we shall go to war in earnest. And what better way to test the limits of my new railroad system?"

"Yes sir!" Cried out a dozen voices in unison. And less than two days later a list of orders was sent to the Signals Corps as the generals began hammering out the execution and distribution of supplies and material to enable the movement of troops thereafter.

Anvehold Central Military Command
Military Central Dispatch Office (SigCorps Command)

"All eyes up here." Ordered Lieutenant General Kislev of the Anvegad Signals Corps as he marched into the central dispatch office of Anvegad High Command. Newly built alongside the railroad telegraph/telephone system, the office complex of hundreds of clerks and typists armed with typewriters, telephones, and connection to the empire-spanning network of rails and wires would now be the centerpiece of the coming storm.

"As of 1400 hours today, High Command has declared we are to proceed to Alert State Two. All railroads are ordered to switch to the military operations timetable within three days starting now as per the Roland Doctrine. All cargo rolling stock and incoming passenger traffic not leaving Anvehold within the end of the day are to be placed on hold for military use. National coal reserves are to be distributed to all fueling stations in preparation for around the clock transit of troops and material, starting with overstocking of our primary heavy-gauge strategic lines to the west and north. Priority order: ammunition and food first. Following distribution orders to follow shortly on manpower allocation. Section heads on me."

The General marched down the corridor whilst a veritable horde of messengers, runners, and signals officers accumulated around him as he continued to relay orders from High Command both from paper and memory of contingency planning done long ago. "Section Two: ring up all border units on Deltoran front and have them begin surveys and recon of their respective sectors and begin fortification drills with the expectation of relief units. Section Three: Begin recall of all troops on stand down, and distribute these orders from High Command on wargames- no, not those, these dossiers- and get our troops warmed up until railroad timetables are set. Section Three: Contact all factories, alert them to begin increasing production to wartime status and that armed inspectors will be on station within the week to make sure they are up to national standards. Section Four: Alert agricultural combines that we will place all stocks of preserved foodstuffs in the central territories under military seal. Anti-hoarding measures are in effect immediately until we have a firm central registry of strategic provisions. Businesses are to be encouraged to cooperate to hasten the review by any means necessary, and I do mean bribes are authorized if need be. They may have their wartime cut, but we will make sure our men march with enough beans, bullets, bandages, and boots. Am I clear? Good. See to it man. Next, Section Five:-"

The litany of orders continued as more runners came from High Command with updates and annexes and supplementary details and orders; relayed through lines of electricity that spanned the nation as it prepared to lay the foundations of war so it's soldiers could be prepared for the days to come. Rolling stock for troop and supply trains was accumulated, provisions began stockpiling atop stockpiles, and troops were called to staging points in preparation for the first large-scale mobilization by rail in world history.

Whether war would come from afar or at home, Anvegad would be ready.

Summary:
Anvegad begins laying logistical foundations for large-scale troop mobilization and movement in event of war. Also testing effectiveness of railroads and tele-signals in troop and logistical mobilization.

[Murtox]

The New Republic Of Kalpia-Year 1907

Kalpian News

After the current declartion of the Imperial restoration , the president and the goverment has decided to inform the country that hard times are going to come and they assure that they will do their best in order to maintain peace and stability and if not to assure the safety of Kalpia and its allies , also the war with the Kamen Empire is almost finish , the only thing is yet to be done is to prepare the terms for their capitulation , the Kalpian had fought a hard war in a unknow territory as a retaliation for their attack on new Vilkts , whle that would deserve a big punishment the goverment has assured that they will do their best to bring civilization to the lands of the Kamen Empire and to assure their liberty and rights in the future , also the goverment has made several conferences with the Etellians over the course of the year to get them to join Societatem , while most of the most people on Etellia are exceptical about them joining the Kalpian diplomats are doing their best in order to get them to join to assure the peace in the world , even the president has made efforts to get them closer to the point where they decide to join Societatem .

[Lone Wanderer]

The Republic of Deltora
1907

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The Precipice

The Peoples Palace
March 4th, 6:05 AM

As a similar scene played out within the Palace of Sovereigns in Anvegad. Prime Minister Geiger set down the scrap of paper so called the Ultimatum upon his desk as he stood before the assembly of Generals, Admirals and ministers, some bedraggled at being risen at such an early hour of the morn following the Imperial Restoration's ultimatum. To note a few, among them stood Secretary of State for War, Marshal Alfred Daucourt and Admiral of the fleet, Rodolphe Vigouroux still beaming at the success of his Battlecruiser on its trial runs.

"This ultimatum stands as an insult to us all. They claim the existence of a Greater Anvegad which would see our borders and our allies diminished in the name of false history, written by some Survaekom scrooge no doubt last week! We should give no quarter to these warmongers, for if we do, we will have played as much a part as the Zellonians and Athonians in allowing their tyranny to spread." Stated General Leroux, whom had quickly been transported from his command in Serranthia to attend, even at his station he had insisted on receiving the latest changes in foreign affairs. Needless to say, it was well known that the neutrality of said nations angered him greatly, while the Deltorans, Kalpians and Soroyans would bleed for their independence they would stand back and criticize. Despite the Athonians pledge to support the Sociatatem, they had gone back on their word. Many a Deltoran shared a similar sentiment on the betrayal of the Athonians and the reclusive nature of the Zellonians.

"Morals are all well and good, but we must face reason. The Imperial Restoration stands before us with forces much larger than our own. I have not to remind anyone, that it is us, on our land which will see the heaviest fighting of this war for we make up two fronts with the foe. It will be the Deltorans who will pay the highest price to preserve this freedom. This is not me condoning the war, but if we are to achieve victory it will be done so on the defensive, where we can bleed these cretins more so than they us. We should settle in for a long war, and begin preparations now." Spoke aloud Marshal Alfred Daucourt. "Railways should be closed down to the public. Reserving their use only for the transportation of supplies, military personnel and equipment while our industry is to be turned towards the war effort. I expect an excess of buttons, boots, uniforms and rifles for our armed forces."

The Prime Minister found himself nodding at the words of both men.
"This ultimatum, is something we can not accept. The Imperial Restoration will have their war... See that we are as prepared as we will ever be, gentlemen. You have 60 days and my full consent for everything you have said, Alfred." The planning for war, would be better left to those trained and experienced in such matters, while he would look to matters of politics and diplomacy.

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Evemont Harbor

Bridge of the TPS Cyclone
March 7th

Admiral Chaveau looked out upon the harbor of Evemont from the conning tower of the Battlecruiser Cyclone. Several grey ships of the Deltoran Navy sat upon the waves, columns of smoke rising from their funnels as the mobilization of both the army and navy begun. Coal stores were being filled, as several deckhands labored to bring the black ore aboard in preparation for long days at sea to keep the 31 boilers running. While others brought large shells aboard to join the growing line of shells set already upon the deck, eventually to be taken below to arm the several gun turrets on the Battlecruiser. All across the ports and harbors along the Deltoran coast, a similar scene could be seen as the grey ships once more prepared for war.