NecroKnight

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@imacamoprincess

Hi there. We meet again.

LOTR sounds nice. Which player you interested in playing?

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@Vilageidiotx

0_0. Humm. Checked this out - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countri…

Jumping weasels on the back of a monkey. I think I might have to give Northern Nigeria (the more Islamic part) up - perhaps as a 'restored' region. And namely make due with Cameroon, Togoland and Southern Nigeria, also parts of France Gabon. Which...ohhh...boy. Will bring my population up already to 15 million. Yeah, I think - having a mandatory bread & circus + mandatory improvement of the local population a must.

Especially, if I had done it without much homeland support.

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@Vilageidiotx

Alright. I had in mind creating something is opposite of an apartheid. Namely since my 'Duke' in question - never had the manpower or support of enough whites to create an Apartheid-like system.

Is that reasonable?

(I have always imagined, what would a colony look like - if the Administration wasn't a bag of dickweeds on the locals and actually didn't smash the aparatus when they left)

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Would a white population of about one million be good enough in West Afrika? Hence being this world version of South Africa - minus the apartheid regime.

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I got three questions that I might want an opinion on:

1) How large would be the white minority (aka Germans) in West Africa? Assuming that it has had about twenty years of relative peace and prosperity.

2) is it okay if German, started out as official language - is mostly nowadays used only in politics and perhaps in the upper echelons of the military and business? Namely banks. Also the white population.

3) Since it's 1960-ish - have most of the colonial powers managed to hold onto their colonies? Or have they mostly fought against their colonial occupiers and later turned into dictatorships?

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@Vilageidiotx

I assumed since it was, everything was up for grab. But I can edit out Spanish Guinea and also the bowling of the natives.

I had originally thought that Oberst Hurst had just declared it a Duchy. But I can seek out from Germany if the Kaiser could have ennobled it for such a purpose.

@Dinh AaronMk

Yes, yes. Got it. Will edit.

@Shyri

Well an original idea might have been for the Kaiser to reclaim the colony. Although with the rapid growth of the native population that idea might have changed.

I guess something of a German Commonwealth? With friendly, economic ties and exchange of people and tourism. Although, reclaiming it as German property might be a difficulty due to the native growth. It can acknowledge the Kaiser of Germany as it's Kaiser.

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Well, my sheet is done. Hope you'll like and accept it =3. Damnit that was long as fuck to write.

@Shyri

Here is something for you to read - mighty Kaiser.

Herzogtum von Deutsch Westafrika

Nation: Herzogtum von Deutsch Westafrika - Duchy of German West Afrika

Flag

Coat of Arms

Location (on map):

Duchy

History:

Beginning

The Duchy of West Afrika started out with the last governor of German Kamerun, Karl Ebermaier and Carl Heinrich Zimmermann - an Imperial German military officer and commander of the Schutztruppe in German Kamerun. When the Kamerun campaign began - the colony was in a fight for their life. As Kamerun was attacked from three sides by the French, Belgians and British.

The Kamerun Campaign started out badly - while the Great War picked up casualties as well in Europe. The start to the end of 1914 was a bad time for the German colony - as things became more and more desperate as they were outnumbered almost 2-to-1 by the Entente Forces. Luckily, as war started to turn for the better against the French in Europe - so did as well for German Kamerun. With the French being badly mauled - supplies and men started to be pulled out from French Equatorial Africa.

With the tables turned - the Germans and their colonial allies, went on the offensive. Now outnumbering the British and Belgian forces 3-to-1. The Schutztruppe soon occupied British Nigeria completely - uniting it with Mahinland; in addition seizing several pieces of land from French Gabon and seizing the small state of Spanish Guinea. Creating a strong German holding in the Gulf of Guinea.

German upheaval and "Kaiser of Afrika"

With the overwhelming military success of German Kameron - Carl Heinrich Zimmermann was promoted and awarded a prestigious position, back in the homeland. His replacement was a young, unorthodox yet highly sophisticated Oberst by the name of Jaeger Hurst. The new commander of the Schutztruppe of German West Afrika in mind had been given the duty of establishing and training out a larger and better-disciplined army to defend against any future skirmishes against the other colonial powers.

Sadly - the German Empire was soon flung into turmoil, in addition with the Governor of German East Afrika - being overthrown in a coup by Paul von Letow-Vorbeck. German West Afrika was about to also follow suit, as Governor Karl Ebermaier was persuaded by the promise of complete ownership of the colony and its wealth. He was executed by Oberst Hurst - whom, despite his non-traditionalist beliefs was a firm Loyalist.

While the new Governor-Commander was unable to send help to the Kaiser in the Fatherland, he managed to send one telegram to Imperial Germany - promising to return German colonial property to the rightful Kaiser; before Civil War began in German West Afrika between the German' Kaiser Loyalists and the Afrikan' Kaiser Rebels.

While the Rebels were supported by most of the officer corps - they lacked the numerical superiority, being so far cut-off from German East Afrika. Oberst Hurst, utilized and promoted from among the local Askari enlisted - combining African bravery with German efficiency. Cutting off and eventually defeated the Rebels. Unfortunately, both sides had left significant devastation in their wake - further hampering any attempt by the Governor-Commander of aiding the homeland.

With this in mind, and realizing that he would not be able to aid his home in the near future; namely doing so, would rile up the local population, who had enough of war as well as the colonial Schutztruppe had missed a year of pay - Oberst Hurst decided to instead, reconstruct German West Afrika into a worthy province; that would one day 'have streets good enough to shine the Kaiser' shoes at'.

Duchy of West Afrika and New State

The Duchy of West Afrika had been declared at September 1935 - with Jaeger Hurst taking the mantle of Herzog Hurst von Westafrika, or Duke of West Afrika. Declaring for Kaiser Wilhelm III and stating Paul von Letow-Vorbeck a traitor. Sadly with the Empire shutting itself in, to recover after the Civil War - Duke Hurst was once again, left alone to manage the German colonial holdings.

Duke Hurst started building up West Afrika in aftermath of their own Civil War. Namely focusing on keeping the holdings together - and to eliminate any potential rebellion from inside or outside. Thus he started initiating policies, which would later be coined by him as 'Bismarckism' or the 'Cycle of Reliability'.

Namely he had most of the industry in British Nigera moved over to the German Kamerun side - while also allowing most of Nigeria to be turned over into agriculture. While Kamerun would be heavily industrialized. With the discovery of petroleum in the region - Nigeria in essence became the coal for the Kamerun smeltery. Thus Nigeria would supply the resources, while Kamerun would manufacture the goods. This was off-set by having the main shipyard and coastal city made in Nigeria; Mahinland. While the central bank would be established in Buea; Kamerun.

This cycle would prevent either colonial province from dominating or de-stabilizing the other side. As the Western provinces would need to rely on the Eastern side, for protection, banking and finished goods. While the East had to rely on the West, for access to the sea-trading and raw resources.

While the white Germans would dominate most senior and important positions - other blacks would be allowed slowly into the gentry. Namely high-ranked Askari officers, who had distinguished themselves in the Kamerun Campaign and the West Afrikan Civil War.

Current

Duke Hurst has lead the country for nearly twenty-five years of relative peace and stability. With his system - both regions have been allowed to develop and prosper under the rule of the Germanic nobility. With agriculture, petroleum, mining, chemical and light industry dominating the economy.

There has also been a slow process of 'soft Germanization' - as the Duke has started to introduce German language and culture more and more, now that the Duchy has achieved a sense of continous stability and prosperity. Namely aimed at the younger generation, with families offered Government-sponsored scholarships to various German language and arts schools. While also offering incentives to various companies, whom would engage and educate their workers. In addition, numerous schools have been established in the poorer regions of Northern Nigeria - where the Germanization is heavier to win against the slowly fading Islamic roots.

While a Senate has been established in the years since, most of the Executive powers have remained in the hands of the Duke...

Characters:

Herzog Jaegar Hurst von Deutsche Westafrika

Painting

Bio: Jaeger Hurst was born at the start of the 20th Century - on the January 22 of 1900, in Baden. Most of his childhood remained average, as he was the oldest son of a lower-rank German gentry and later on attended the famous Heidelberg University. Where upon, he was intrigued by Liberalism - or namely the aspects of having multiple choices and opinions to debate and choose from. In addition to learning more about political history.

He later enrolled in the Prussian War College, earning the rank of Leutenant - just as the outbreak of the Great War started. While his accomplishments were many against the French Army - it was mostly due to utilizing tactics, planning and ideas - that were counter-intuitive to the directions of the German High Command.

Each victory he achieved was also tainted by his title of Kanonenkugel. Or 'cannonball' - as he was considered something of a loose cannon; although none could fault his tactical mind. Which was honed by weeks of studying his opposites plans and strategies. At the end of the Great War - he was transfered to German Kamerun; officially as reward, alongside the rank of Oberst but unofficially to get him away from the more prestigious core of the Army.

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Amadou Bankole von Douala

Photo

Bio: Amadou Bankole, was born in 1925 - near the middle of the West Afrikan Civil War; where upon he saw both the devastation of his nation as well as his father and his family being ascended to gentry that ruled the West Afrikan colony back then. In time though, as he was born in the Eastern side - namely the Kamerun province, he was able to enroll in the few Military Academies that were starting to accept black gentry into their prestigious halls.

Bankole proved to be of similar mind to that of the country' founder, Duke Hurst. As in time, he'd grow acquianted with the Duke himself - when the Duke caught the attention of the young and rising Askari officer - during his visit to the Kamerun Military Academy. In addition, he gained more glory - while putting down several terrorist cells in Northern Nigeria in 1955 - one of which, planned to bomb the building, that Duke Hurst had planned to give a speech at. With the support of the Crown - he easily achieved the rank of Oberstleutnant, the highest rank - ever achieved by a member of the black gentry. Becoming head of the Afrikan Corps, Chief of Staff and the commander of the Royal Guards.

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Herzogtum von Deutsch Westafrika

Nation: Herzogtum von Deutsch Westafrika - Duchy of German West Afrika

Flag

Coat of Arms

Location (on map):

Duchy

History:

Beginning

The Duchy of West Afrika started out with the last governor of German Kamerun, Karl Ebermaier and Carl Heinrich Zimmermann - an Imperial German military officer and commander of the Schutztruppe in German Kamerun. When the Kamerun campaign began - the colony was in a fight for their life. As Kamerun was attacked from three sides by the French, Belgians and British.

The Kamerun Campaign started out badly - while the Great War picked up casualties as well in Europe. The start to the end of 1914 was a bad time for the German colony - as things became more and more desperate as they were outnumbered almost 2-to-1 by the Entente Forces. Luckily, as war started to turn for the better against the French in Europe - so did as well for German Kamerun. With the French being badly mauled - supplies and men started to be pulled out from French Equatorial Africa.

With the tables turned - the Germans and their colonial allies, went on the offensive. Now outnumbering the British and Belgian forces 3-to-1. The Schutztruppe soon occupied British Nigeria completely - uniting it with Mahinland; in addition seizing several pieces of land from French Gabon. Creating a strong German holding in the Gulf of Guinea.

German upheaval and "Kaiser of Afrika"

With the overwhelming military success of German Kameron - Carl Heinrich Zimmermann was promoted and awarded a prestigious position, back in the homeland. His replacement was a young, unorthodox yet highly sophisticated Oberst by the name of Jaeger Hurst. The new commander of the Schutztruppe of German West Afrika in mind had been given the duty of establishing and training out a larger and better-disciplined army to defend against any future skirmishes against the other colonial powers.

Sadly - the German Empire was soon flung into turmoil, with trouble at home. In addition with the Governor of German East Afrika - being overthrown in a coup by Paul von Letow-Vorbeck. German West Afrika was about to also follow suit, as Governor Karl Ebermaier was persuaded by the promise of complete ownership of the colony and its wealth. He was executed by Oberst Hurst - whom, despite his non-traditionalist beliefs was a firm Loyalist.

While the new Governor-Commander was unable to send help to the Kaiser in the Fatherland, he managed to send one telegram to Imperial Germany - promising to return German colonial property to the rightful Kaiser; before Civil War began in German West Afrika between the German' Kaiser Loyalists and the Afrikan' Kaiser Rebels.

While the Rebels were supported by most of the officer corps - they lacked the numerical superiority, being so far cut-off from German East Afrika. Oberst Hurst, utilized and promoted from among the local Askari enlisted - combining African bravery with German efficiency. Cutting off and eventually defeating the Rebels. Unfortunately, both sides had left significant devastation in their wake - further hampering any attempt by the Governor-Commander of aiding the homeland.

With this in mind, and realizing that he would not be able to aid his home in the near future; namely doing so, would rile up the local population, who had enough of war as well as the colonial Schutztruppe had missed a year of pay - Oberst Hurst decided to instead, reconstruct German West Afrika into a worthy province; that would one day 'have streets good enough to shine the Kaiser' shoes at'.

Duchy of West Afrika and New State

The Duchy of West Afrika had been declared at September 1935 - with Jaeger Hurst taking the mantle of Herzog Hurst von Westafrika, or Duke of West Afrika. Declaring for Kaiser Wilhelm III and stating Paul von Letow-Vorbeck a traitor. Sadly with the Empire shutting itself in, to recover after the Civil War - Duke Hurst was once again, left alone to manage the German colonial holdings.

Duke Hurst started building up West Afrika in aftermath of their own Civil War. Namely focusing on keeping the holdings together - and to eliminate any potential rebellion from inside or outside. Thus he started initiating policies, which would later be coined by him as 'Bismarckism' or the 'Cycle of Reliability'.

Namely he had most of the industry in British Nigera moved over to the German Kamerun side - while also allowing most of Nigeria to be turned over into agriculture. While Kamerun would be heavily industrialized. With the discovery of petroleum in the region - Nigeria in essence became the coal for the Kamerun smeltery. Thus Nigeria would supply the resources, while Kamerun would manufacture the goods. This was off-set by having the main shipyard and coastal city made in Nigeria; Mahinland. While the central bank would be established in Buea; Kamerun.

This cycle would prevent either colonial province from dominating or de-stabilizing the other side. As the Western provinces would need to rely on the Eastern side, for protection, banking and finished goods. While the East had to rely on the West, for access to the sea-trading and raw resources.

While the white Germans would dominate most senior and important positions - other blacks would be allowed slowly into the gentry. Namely high-ranked Askari officers, who had distinguished themselves in the Kamerun Campaign and the West Afrikan Civil War.

Current

Duke Hurst has lead the country for nearly twenty-five years of relative peace and stability. With his system - both regions have been allowed to develop and prosper under the rule of the Germanic nobility. With agriculture, petroleum, mining, chemical and light industry dominating the economy.

Under his rule - a strong upper class, of white nationals has been formed, around the coastal regions of West Afrika. A healthy middle class has been formed - from the tribes of Yoruban's and Duala's people - they form the backbone of the Afrika. Filling up numerous jobs - clerks, managers, teachers, professors, land owners and army officers. They enjoy a standard of living - that is common in most European cities; with free access to health care and higher education.

The lower class are concentrated in the rural regions - which lacks most governmental oversight, and is controlled by the tribes and chiefs that inhabit the area; allowed autonomy in exchange for not trying to overtly assault the state and maintain a level of stability in the area. Besides that, only a few governmental clerks inhabit the region - whom primarily manage the resource extractions of the area and purchase of local goods from the rural farmers - as well as lodging any complaints or aid requests that might arise.

Characters:

Herzog Jaegar Hurst von Deutsche Westafrika

Painting

Bio: Jaeger Hurst was born at the start of the 20th Century - on the January 22 of 1900, in Baden. Most of his childhood remained average, as he was the oldest son of a lower-rank German gentry and later on attended the famous Heidelberg University. Where upon, he was intrigued by Liberalism - or namely the aspects of having multiple choices and opinions to debate and choose from. In addition to learning more about political history.

He later enrolled in the Prussian War College, earning the rank of Leutenant - just as the outbreak of the Great War started. While his accomplishments were many against the French Army - it was mostly due to utilizing tactics, planning and ideas - that were counter-intuitive to the directions of the German High Command.

Each victory he achieved was also tainted by his title of Kanonenkugel. Or 'cannonball' - as he was considered something of a loose cannon; although none could fault his tactical mind. Which was honed by weeks of studying his opposites plans and strategies. At the end of the Great War - he was transfered to German Kamerun; officially as reward, alongside the rank of Oberst but unofficially to get him away from the more prestigious core of the Army.

---

Amadou Bankole von Douala

Photo

Bio: Amadou Bankole, was born in 1925 - near the middle of the West Afrikan Civil War; where upon he saw both the devastation of his nation as well as his father and his family being ascended to gentry that ruled the West Afrikan colony back then. In time though, as he was born in the Eastern side - namely the Kamerun province, he was able to enroll in the few Military Academies that were starting to accept black gentry into their prestigious halls.

Bankole proved to be of similar mind to that of the country' founder, Duke Hurst. As in time, he'd grow acquianted with the Duke himself - when the Duke caught the attention of the young and rising Askari officer - during his visit to the Kamerun Military Academy. In addition, he gained more glory - while putting down several terrorist cells in Northern Nigeria in 1955 - one of which, planned to bomb the building, that Duke Hurst had planned to give a speech at. With the support of the Crown - he easily achieved the rank of Oberstleutnant, the highest rank - ever achieved by a member of the black gentry. Becoming head of the Afrikan Corps, Chief of Staff and the commander of the Royal Guards.

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@Shyri

I will soon be finishing my bio - then you can debate for yourself.

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@The Wyrm

For the Kaiser!