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The World Undone: A History of the Modern World [NRP] (1905--)

The Toubres Empire

Almiro Barros was a proud man, and he stood tall and alone in the small council chamber. He had spent many years as Governor of the Toubres Empire’s colony on Serranthia, and in his eyes the rebellion was his full responsibility. As the Empress entered, flanked by Vicenti Queiros, Almiro turned to her and bowed deeply, glancing up at the new, young ruler of the Empire and waiting for her to speak.

She nodded in recognition of Almiro before gesturing for him to rise. As he did so, she spoke, her voice soft.

“How went your meeting with Mullah Kahmar Mustafa, Governor Barros?”

“Unfortunately not as well as I had hoped, Your Majesty. He is an intelligent man, and a fine leader, and while I was admitted a meeting, he refused to shift on his demands. They are extreme.”

He hesitated, glancing at Vicenti as if unsure whether to go on. Maia waved a hand dismissively.

“Mr Queiros can be trusted. Please continue, Governor.”

“As you wish, Your Majesty. Kahmar demands that we abandon Toubrian Serranthia, abandon any claim to it, and in turn recognise the land as the new Kingdom of al-Nuzzar, with himself as the ruler.”

There was a silence that dragged on for what seemed like an eternity, until the Empress finally leant forward to speak.

“I see... Thank you, Governor.”

There was sudden knocking on the door, and all three turned towards it. The Empress called for the knocker to enter, and a messenger, clearly out of breath, quickly stepped through. Bowing deeply to the Empress as he gulped for air, the messenger turned to Almiro.

“Urgent message for you, Governor Barros. Mullah Kahmar Mustafa has called an International Conference. The Helrox Empire, Republic of Paraka and Tyrian Empire have been invited to mediate.”

The Governor was shocked for a moment, before quickly turning towards the Empress. She cut him off before he could speak.

“Go, Governor Barros. You know the area best, and understand the language. Report whenever you can.”

Almiro bowed low towards the Empress again, already moving towards the door, closely followed by the messenger.

“Of course, Your Majesty. Thank you.”

OOC:
- Toubres Empire will attend the International Conference.
- (+2 to Order Number 1)

The World Undone: A History of the Modern World [NRP] (1905--)

The Toubres Empire

The ‘Sadamastor’ was a hulking monster of a ship. The very sight of it put the Empress on edge as it was paraded past her, the crew lining the rails and saluting towards where their newly arrived ruler stood. Empress Maia Bastos had only been in Amzores for a few hours before the bright-eyed figure of Eduardo Villacrés had requested her audience and oozed into her chamber.

The Minister of Defence had humbly bowed upon greeting her, every inch the perfectly courteous servant, all smiles, compliments and praise. He had suggested that she inspect the fleet, all the while making it seem as if it was her idea in the first place. Even now she could sense him at her shoulder, watching her more than he was watching the ships as they sailed past.

But the Empress had had her guard up against the minister from before they had even met. Although she had forsaken her contact with the mainland of Toubres for the last three years, save for the most crucial communication, her tutor, Vicenti Queiros, had been sure to keep some friends in the capital. And those friends had much to say about the young Eduardo Villacrés.

He had taken office only a few months before, but he had been quick to imprint his influence into the very essence of the Toubres military. He was a visionary, and his visions were of the Toubres Empire becoming one of the great military powers of The Known World. But it takes money to fuel ambition, and there were rumours throughout Amzores that some of the old families of Toubres had ensured that the young minister would succeed, and that when he did, he would not forget who got him where he was.

The Empress sensed that Eduardo had stepped closer to her expectantly, and she turned, smiling politely.

“It’s an impressive ship, minister.”

The Minister of Defence grinned widely, nodding his head in thanks before gesturing towards the hulking ship.

“It is only the beginning, your Majesty, I assure you.”

Seemingly satisfied, Eduardo took a step back, bowing politely as he did. The Empress turned back as the ‘Sadamastor’ finally finished passing where she stood. She would not make the mistake of trusting Eduardo Villacrés, but she could not argue that he wasn’t effective at his task.

The World Undone: A History of the Modern World [NRP] (1905--)

The Toubres Empire

Empress Maia Bastos closed her eyes, feeling the warmth of the sun on her face, hearing the purr of the engines beneath her, and smelling the salt in the air as the modest ship cut through the ocean. For the last three years, Maia had spent much of her time in the cluster of islands collectively known as the Toubrian Cyraxis’, and her skin had been bronzed by long days in the sun. She had not returned to the Empire’s homeland, to Amzores for long months, growing sick of the corruption that had begun to fester there under her father, the Emperor Adriano. But now her father was dead, and she was returning as an Empress.

Opening her eyes, Maia looked out across the water. In the distance, she could make out the winding coastline of her homeland, and she felt a slight shiver run down her spine. A shout from the starboard of the ship caught her attention, and she turned to see a Toubrian warship pull alongside her own vessel, the two crews hailing each other. She shook her head, turning away slightly to watch the coastline draw closer, her attention focussed on the dark shape of Amzores, built in a natural bay. Another Toubrian warship detached itself from the handful docked in the grand harbour of the city and steamed towards them. When she would enter the city, it would be with an honour guard fitting of her new position and title.

Sensing a presence at her shoulder, Maia turned to see that Vicenti Queiros had joined her at the ships rail. A weathered man, his skin hardened by long years under the sun, and on the sea, the young Empress had refused to leave the Cyraxis’ without him. He had been a tutor to her at first, but he had soon become like a father, and was her truest friend, and one of the few people she allowed herself to trust.
In return, he had come to love her as a daughter, swearing his service to her. Feeling her looking at him, Vicenti turned and nodded in respect. Maia waved away his courtesy with one hand before frowning slightly.

“I do not have fond memories of Amzores, Vicenti.”

The older man was silent for a moment, turning back to watch the city as they continued to draw closer to it.

“Neither do I, Maia. But now you have power at your back.”

A smile crept across Maia’s pretty face.

“And I plan to use it.”

OOC: +1 to all actions.

The World Undone: A History of the Modern World [NRP] (1905--)

Toubres Empire

1. Official Name of Nation: Toubres Empire
2. Capital: Amzores
3. Head of State: Empress Maia Bastos
4. Nation Breakdown: Nation - 100 points

- Administration
* Stability of the Government: 5
* Integrity of the Government: 1
* Competency of the Bureaucracy: 4

- Economics
* Competitiveness of the Economy: 1
* Development of the Coal Industry: 3
* Development of the Steel Industry:4
* Development of the Petrol Industry: 2
* Development of the Chromium Industry: 2
* Development of Small Arms Industry: 1
* Development of Munitions Industry: 2
* Development of Automobile Industry: 0
* Development of the Agriculture Industry: 4
* Development of Shipbuilding Industry: 7
* Mechanization: 1
* Number of Specialized Workers: 3
* Urbanization: 2

- Military
* Quality of Standard Rifle: 2
* Quality of Field Gun: 1
* Quality of Machine Gun: 1
* Quality of the Army: 4
* Logistics Capacity of the Army: 2
* Quality of the Officer Corps: 2
* Competency of Army High Command: 2
* Quality of the Navy: 7
* Logistics Capacity of the Navy: 6
* Quality of the Officer Corps: 5
* Competency of Navy High Command: 5

- Culture & Nation
* Colonial Holdings: 5
* Homogeneity of the Nation: 1
* Nationalist Beliefs: 4
* Irredentist Beliefs: 3
* Population: 2
* Metropolitan Infrastructure: 3
* Road Network: 1
* Rail Network: 2

The World Undone: A History of the Modern World [NRP] (1905--)

If we're on the new map, does that mean we are accepted and should move our CS to the characters tab? @Theodorable

The World Undone: A History of the Modern World [NRP] (1905--)

1. Official Name of Nation: Toubres Empire
2. Capital: Amzores
3. Head of State: Empress Maia Bastos
4. Nation Breakdown: Nation - 100 points

- Administration
* Stability of the Government: 5
* Integrity of the Government: 1
* Competency of the Bureaucracy: 4

- Economics
* Competitiveness of the Economy: 1
* Development of the Coal Industry: 3
* Development of the Steel Industry:4
* Development of the Petrol Industry: 2
* Development of the Chromium Industry: 2
* Development of Small Arms Industry: 1
* Development of Munitions Industry: 2
* Development of Automobile Industry: 0
* Development of the Agriculture Industry: 4
* Development of Shipbuilding Industry: 7
* Mechanization: 1
* Number of Specialized Workers: 3
* Urbanization: 2

- Military
* Quality of Standard Rifle: 2
* Quality of Field Gun: 1
* Quality of Machine Gun: 1
* Quality of the Army: 4
* Logistics Capacity of the Army: 2
* Quality of the Officer Corps: 2
* Competency of Army High Command: 2
* Quality of the Navy: 7
* Logistics Capacity of the Navy: 6
* Quality of the Officer Corps: 5
* Competency of Navy High Command: 5

- Culture & Nation
* Colonial Holdings: 5
* Homogeneity of the Nation: 1
* Nationalist Beliefs: 4
* Irredentist Beliefs: 3
* Population: 2
* Metropolitan Infrastructure: 3
* Road Network: 1
* Rail Network: 2

A New Age (19th Century European Conquest)

@Romero How soon do you think this will start?

A New Age (19th Century European Conquest)

@Romero Thanks for having me! One question, does that mean my claims are accepted as well?

@Lauder Have to set the mood of course

I'm glad to see this gaining momentum and I hope even more people jump on-board. The more the merrier!

A New Age (19th Century European Conquest)

Albion

Leader: Grand Duke Arthur Reinfred

Age: 24

Story: As the youngest son of the King, Arthur was never expected to rule. And so, much of his youth was spent abroad studying, his three older brother's bearing all weight of royal responsibility. This drastically changed just a few months after his twentieth birthday, when a failed coup d'état plunged his home nation into a bitter civil war. His father and two brothers executed by the treacherous armies, and his third brother fled for his life, the leadership of the remaining loyalists fell to the young Arthur. Promising riches, Arthur hired a cohort of mercenaries and sailed homewards with all haste. Using the strategies he had studied abroad, Arthur was able to crush the rebels in less than a year, a brutal naval campaign quickly robbing the usurpers of supplies and support. Exiling his cowardly brother, and taking control of the nation himself, Arthur enacted a number of sweeping reforms, severely reducing the armies of the nation, as well as removing the title of King, instead taking the title "Grand Duke" for himself.

Beliefs: Brilliantly intelligent and cunning, Arthur has great ambitions for the Dukedom he has inherited, seeking to expand the nation and ensure it is never brought low by civil war again. While he prefers to use his silver tongue, Arthur commands a fearsome navy and stands ready to defend his nation's shores.

Appearance:


Nation: Albion

Flag:


History: The region that is now the Dukedom of Albion had long been home to a number of feuding kingdoms and fiefdoms. Centuries ago, a foreign ruler sought to add the island nation to his own domain, expecting the weak lesser kingdom's to fall easily to his armies. At first, the foreign army butchered their way across the land with ease, until they encountered the kingdom of Albion. The King of Albion, seeing the approaching danger, had rallied the surrounding fiefdoms and kingdoms to his cause, and so a great host stood in defence of Albion. The foreign king suffered a crushing defeat, from which he never recovered, his armies swept from the island and cast back into the sea from which they had come. Standing as the now undisputed leader of the region, the King of Albion bound the remaining lesser nation's under his rule, forging an empire that stood for generations.
Sadly, recent centuries have had a toll on Albion. A proud, but stubborn people, the nation was slow to advance, and a string of weak rulers eventually led to open civil war. Following the bloody civil war, Albion is in a weakened state, but as the year 1800 dawns, Grand Duke Arthur stands ready to expand, the blood of his distant ancestor, the first King of Albion, coursing through his veins.

Claim: 49, 53 and 54

Military Strength:

-1st Battle Fleet "The Hellhounds" in Province 53

-2nd Battle Fleet "Furies of Albion" in Province 54

A New Age (19th Century European Conquest)

Albion

Leader: Grand Duke Arthur Reinfred

Age: 24

Story: As the youngest son of the King, Arthur was never expected to rule. And so, much of his youth was spent abroad studying, his three older brother's bearing all weight of royal responsibility. This drastically changed just a few months after his twentieth birthday, when a failed coup d'état plunged his home nation into a bitter civil war. His father and two brothers executed by the treacherous armies, and his third brother fled for his life, the leadership of the remaining loyalists fell to the young Arthur. Promising riches, Arthur hired a cohort of mercenaries and sailed homewards with all haste. Using the strategies he had studied abroad, Arthur was able to crush the rebels in less than a year, a brutal naval campaign quickly robbing the usurpers of supplies and support. Exiling his cowardly brother, and taking control of the nation himself, Arthur enacted a number of sweeping reforms, severely reducing the armies of the nation, as well as removing the title of King, instead taking the title "Grand Duke" for himself.

Beliefs: Brilliantly intelligent and cunning, Arthur has great ambitions for the Dukedom he has inherited, seeking to expand the nation and ensure it is never brought low by civil war again. While he prefers to use his silver tongue, Arthur commands a fearsome navy and stands ready to defend his nation's shores.

Appearance:


Nation: Albion

Flag:


History: The region that is now the Dukedom of Albion had long been home to a number of feuding kingdoms and fiefdoms. Centuries ago, a foreign ruler sought to add the island nation to his own domain, expecting the weak lesser kingdom's to fall easily to his armies. At first, the foreign army butchered their way across the land with ease, until they encountered the kingdom of Albion. The King of Albion, seeing the approaching danger, had rallied the surrounding fiefdoms and kingdoms to his cause, and so a great host stood in defence of Albion. The foreign king suffered a crushing defeat, from which he never recovered, his armies swept from the island and cast back into the sea from which they had come. Standing as the now undisputed leader of the region, the King of Albion bound the remaining lesser nation's under his rule, forging an empire that stood for generations.
Sadly, recent centuries have had a toll on Albion. A proud, but stubborn people, the nation was slow to advance, and a string of weak rulers eventually led to open civil war. Following the bloody civil war, Albion is in a weakened state, but as the year 1800 dawns, Grand Duke Arthur stands ready to expand, the blood of his distant ancestor, the first King of Albion, coursing through his veins.

Claim: 49, 53 and 54

Military Strength:

-1st Battle Fleet "The Hellhounds" in Province 53

-2nd Battle Fleet "Furies of Albion" in Province 54