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The History of Australia continues...
(Edited from the Official Government Record)
...The election of 1840 was a strange affair. The mysterious disappearance of the clear winner, Mr Omni God, led to the appointment of the runner up. No serious investigation has ever concluded that foul play was involved in the result.
Scarlet Biro, formerly a successful kidnapper and used caravan salesman, took office and commanded that the National Statistics Bureau compile a report on the State of the Republic.
Australian Territory turned out to consist of 15 cities, with a total population of 16.8m, the happiness index stood at 75%, and pollution of 485 million tonnes was recorded.
Food production was 4398 units, consumption was 2016, and crime spoiled 955.
Industrial production was 3915 units, with public works taking 604, the military costing another 571, and crime accounting for 869.
Commerce was 2142 units, crime 194, maintenance costs 281, wages 336 and science 1545.
The military was large, partially obsolete, and only on alert. Scarlet Biro promptly sacked the Defence Chiefs, and reorganised the Armed Forces, disbanding all phalanxes still in existence, and grouping units needed for city defence into Home Guard Armies to aid their identification and management. Surplus units retained but considered expendable were organised into Fodder Armies, and concentrated at strategic sites, for prompt response in times of crisis and ease of management otherwise.
Scarlet Biro surveyed the Republic's trade, increasing it by restructuring some trade routes. He commanded that 'Bobs new and improved island cotage' be immediately renamed to 'Bob's 2nd Island Cottage', to the relief of frustrated language professors across the Republic.
In a move to reduce the burgeoning government sector, the public works budget was cut to 10%, and some military units scheduled for future construction were abandoned and replaced with much needed public amenities.
Scarlet Biro, concerned at the state of Australia's defences, halted the southern campaign against Nicuragua until it became clear that the Australian Republic itself was safe from invasion.
By 1842, Scarlet Biro had a strong grip on domestic policy, and
turned to foreign affairs. By careful diplomacy he secured exchanges of maps with both the English and the French. Relations between the Australians and their English former enemies began to improve markedly. The Mexicans, however, refused requests to withdraw their fleets patrolling Australian waters.
To counter this prospective threat, Scarlet Biro launched Australia's first Ship of the Line, the SS Scarlet Biro, and increased military readiness to prepare for war. Some authorities claim that Scarlet Biro merely took advantage of a naval expansion program devised by his predecessor in office, but hey, what democrat doesn't?
In 1844 Australian researchers achieved a breakthrough in the field of physics, and work commenced on acquiring skills in modern metallurgical techniques.
The diplomatic offensive continued, and a ceasefire was negotiated with Greece, leaving only Nicuragua at war with Australia. Australian troops, now free to fight against one foe, and with home cities securely defended, resumed their approach to enemy shores with confidence.
In 1846 Australian diplomats moving to establish an embassy in the English city of Liverpool encountered an English Ironclad, and decided to go to Manchester instead. Initial surveys of the Nicuraguan coast indicated that Juigalpa might be a reasonable target for troop landings.
In 1848 the diplomatic party was landed without incident at Manchester and avoided further misunderstandings with the Royal Navy. A massive irrigation scheme along the headwaters of the River Snorf began, as pollution levels grew unacceptable. The main invasion forces sailed south.
1850 was a quiet year, apart from the tight election result, which Scarlet Biro won in the end thanks mainly to the language professor lobby. The embassy with England was opened, revealing that the English held a substantial technological lead. The diplomatic party set out towards Greece, whilst the troops continued towards Nicuragua.
In 1852 the Initial Expeditionary Force of three Canon Divisions was landed near Juigalpa, neatly cutting off the road south from that city. Immediately coming under heavy bombardment from Juigalpa itself, the entire force was lost. A second Ship of the Line was launched at home, but this did not dispel the gloom over the failure of the initial landings.
Scarlet Biro personally intervened in the Nicuraguan Expedition, ordering the military commanders to prepare a suprise tactic. The full remaining force of 10 Infantry and Cannon Divisions would land near Juigalpa as before, but out of range of the formidable city defenders. The force would then swing south while the enemy re-inforced Juigalpa, and look for easier targets elsewhere.
In 1854 Operation Feint-hearted was launched, and the Second Expeditionary Force landed without incident. Nicuraguan scouting parties circled, but kept their distance.
In 1856, with the enemy convinced an attack on Juigalpa was coming , Australian troops sped south, destroying a small force of mounted archers travelling the mountain road.
On the home front, metallurgical techniques improved, although Scarlet Biro did not consider the time right to launch a naval modernisation program, and instead used the breakthrough to commence research on the industrial revolution.
A foreign policy coup was achieved, with the Greeks agreeing to swap maps.
In 1858 Australian troops launched a daring attack, without satisfactory reconaissance, on the Nicuraguan city of Matagalpa. Although defended by emplaced cannons, Australian troops carried the day, and captured the city with the loss of only three infantry and canon divisions. The remaining seven units, flushed with the success of capturing a city almost as large as Snorf itself, immediately dug in, then threw a serious party.
In celebration, the City of Biropolis was founded on the Scarlet Peninsula near Apolyton.
After losing the 1840 elections yet ascending to power anyway, victory in the 1850 campaign, and 20 years in office, Scarlet Biro announced that he would not contest the 1860 elections.
Surveying the Republic just prior to his handover, he noted that Australia was now at war with only one foreign power, had leapt ahead economically and scientifically, and was rapidly developing good relations with several former enemies. Even the Mexicans had ceased cruising in most of Australia's coastal waters.
The Republic's statistics after 20 years of Biro government were:
17 cities, with a total population of 19.2m, the happiness index still at 75%, and pollution of 606 million tonnes.
Food production was 4915 units, consumption was 2304, and crime spoiled 1058.
Industrial production was 4329 units, with public works taking 330, the military costing another 604, and crime accounting for 953.
Commerce was 2371 units, crime 217, maintenance costs 359, wages 384 and science 1815.
The stage was set for further growth at home, and solid campaigning abroad.
(Edited from the Official Government Record)
...The election of 1840 was a strange affair. The mysterious disappearance of the clear winner, Mr Omni God, led to the appointment of the runner up. No serious investigation has ever concluded that foul play was involved in the result.
Scarlet Biro, formerly a successful kidnapper and used caravan salesman, took office and commanded that the National Statistics Bureau compile a report on the State of the Republic.
Australian Territory turned out to consist of 15 cities, with a total population of 16.8m, the happiness index stood at 75%, and pollution of 485 million tonnes was recorded.
Food production was 4398 units, consumption was 2016, and crime spoiled 955.
Industrial production was 3915 units, with public works taking 604, the military costing another 571, and crime accounting for 869.
Commerce was 2142 units, crime 194, maintenance costs 281, wages 336 and science 1545.
The military was large, partially obsolete, and only on alert. Scarlet Biro promptly sacked the Defence Chiefs, and reorganised the Armed Forces, disbanding all phalanxes still in existence, and grouping units needed for city defence into Home Guard Armies to aid their identification and management. Surplus units retained but considered expendable were organised into Fodder Armies, and concentrated at strategic sites, for prompt response in times of crisis and ease of management otherwise.
Scarlet Biro surveyed the Republic's trade, increasing it by restructuring some trade routes. He commanded that 'Bobs new and improved island cotage' be immediately renamed to 'Bob's 2nd Island Cottage', to the relief of frustrated language professors across the Republic.
In a move to reduce the burgeoning government sector, the public works budget was cut to 10%, and some military units scheduled for future construction were abandoned and replaced with much needed public amenities.
Scarlet Biro, concerned at the state of Australia's defences, halted the southern campaign against Nicuragua until it became clear that the Australian Republic itself was safe from invasion.
By 1842, Scarlet Biro had a strong grip on domestic policy, and
turned to foreign affairs. By careful diplomacy he secured exchanges of maps with both the English and the French. Relations between the Australians and their English former enemies began to improve markedly. The Mexicans, however, refused requests to withdraw their fleets patrolling Australian waters.
To counter this prospective threat, Scarlet Biro launched Australia's first Ship of the Line, the SS Scarlet Biro, and increased military readiness to prepare for war. Some authorities claim that Scarlet Biro merely took advantage of a naval expansion program devised by his predecessor in office, but hey, what democrat doesn't?
In 1844 Australian researchers achieved a breakthrough in the field of physics, and work commenced on acquiring skills in modern metallurgical techniques.
The diplomatic offensive continued, and a ceasefire was negotiated with Greece, leaving only Nicuragua at war with Australia. Australian troops, now free to fight against one foe, and with home cities securely defended, resumed their approach to enemy shores with confidence.
In 1846 Australian diplomats moving to establish an embassy in the English city of Liverpool encountered an English Ironclad, and decided to go to Manchester instead. Initial surveys of the Nicuraguan coast indicated that Juigalpa might be a reasonable target for troop landings.
In 1848 the diplomatic party was landed without incident at Manchester and avoided further misunderstandings with the Royal Navy. A massive irrigation scheme along the headwaters of the River Snorf began, as pollution levels grew unacceptable. The main invasion forces sailed south.
1850 was a quiet year, apart from the tight election result, which Scarlet Biro won in the end thanks mainly to the language professor lobby. The embassy with England was opened, revealing that the English held a substantial technological lead. The diplomatic party set out towards Greece, whilst the troops continued towards Nicuragua.
In 1852 the Initial Expeditionary Force of three Canon Divisions was landed near Juigalpa, neatly cutting off the road south from that city. Immediately coming under heavy bombardment from Juigalpa itself, the entire force was lost. A second Ship of the Line was launched at home, but this did not dispel the gloom over the failure of the initial landings.
Scarlet Biro personally intervened in the Nicuraguan Expedition, ordering the military commanders to prepare a suprise tactic. The full remaining force of 10 Infantry and Cannon Divisions would land near Juigalpa as before, but out of range of the formidable city defenders. The force would then swing south while the enemy re-inforced Juigalpa, and look for easier targets elsewhere.
In 1854 Operation Feint-hearted was launched, and the Second Expeditionary Force landed without incident. Nicuraguan scouting parties circled, but kept their distance.
In 1856, with the enemy convinced an attack on Juigalpa was coming , Australian troops sped south, destroying a small force of mounted archers travelling the mountain road.
On the home front, metallurgical techniques improved, although Scarlet Biro did not consider the time right to launch a naval modernisation program, and instead used the breakthrough to commence research on the industrial revolution.
A foreign policy coup was achieved, with the Greeks agreeing to swap maps.
In 1858 Australian troops launched a daring attack, without satisfactory reconaissance, on the Nicuraguan city of Matagalpa. Although defended by emplaced cannons, Australian troops carried the day, and captured the city with the loss of only three infantry and canon divisions. The remaining seven units, flushed with the success of capturing a city almost as large as Snorf itself, immediately dug in, then threw a serious party.
In celebration, the City of Biropolis was founded on the Scarlet Peninsula near Apolyton.
After losing the 1840 elections yet ascending to power anyway, victory in the 1850 campaign, and 20 years in office, Scarlet Biro announced that he would not contest the 1860 elections.
Surveying the Republic just prior to his handover, he noted that Australia was now at war with only one foreign power, had leapt ahead economically and scientifically, and was rapidly developing good relations with several former enemies. Even the Mexicans had ceased cruising in most of Australia's coastal waters.
The Republic's statistics after 20 years of Biro government were:
17 cities, with a total population of 19.2m, the happiness index still at 75%, and pollution of 606 million tonnes.
Food production was 4915 units, consumption was 2304, and crime spoiled 1058.
Industrial production was 4329 units, with public works taking 330, the military costing another 604, and crime accounting for 953.
Commerce was 2371 units, crime 217, maintenance costs 359, wages 384 and science 1815.
The stage was set for further growth at home, and solid campaigning abroad.
Nationalism - (Wow Spies - lets steal some advances)
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Looks like I got back just in time for my turn!
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