The Age of Imperialism

[Bearcat]

Upon further investigation we have good reason to believe that the Argentines purpously poisoned the beef delivered to King Oscar. The Swedish people are outraged and are demanding satisfaction.

OOC - I'll post my coronation in a while.
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[Bearcat]

NEW KING CORONATED IN STOCKHOLM

Todya in Stockholm the new Swedish monarch was crowned in St. Matthias' Cathedral in front of a large crowd. After King Oscar II's unfortunate death Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus has been crowned as King Gustav V Adolf(Anglicized). King Gustaf after accepting his crown, orb, and scepter made a historical speech that echoed throughout the world.

quote: It brings me both pleasure and sadness to accept the crown of Sweden today. After my uncle was so cowardly poisoned by the Argentines. I promise to avenge that death. My uncle will survive in our hearts and in our minds. We will not forget

The new monarch was than rushed back to the palace to meet with Prime Minister Persson.

OOC - Please ignore the Adolf part of the King's name. I've notcied that some of the Swede monarch names have been anglicized. Like the current king is Charles XVI Gustavus but it has been anglicized to be Carl XVI Gustaf. So I anglicized this guy's name too.

[Mao]

Nobles from the court of Queen Victoria were present at the coronation and have reported back to Her Majesty nothing but favorable events.

*****SECRET MESSAGE*****
To: Sweden
From: Britain

If you need help in dealing with Argentina, we are ready to aid you. If one monarch of Europe can be cowardly poisoned, who is to say who is next.

[gscott23x3]

Sorry guys guess i got a little overzealous. I read somewhere that the US sold some of its monitors and ironclads after the war but it didnt say to whom so i figured that it would be neat if Japan bought some...i actually was hoping scottf would have some figures for the thread i was unable to find anything other than an estimate that Japan had 70,000,000 people around then. Well, before i get post crazy, i will wait for the figures!! May the sun never set on our empires!!

[Spartan187]

To Britain
You have stolen our land and forced our people into poverty. We can never become friends. However, we will accept a non-aggression pact.
OOC:the name of my country is Orania, not the Boer Republics...

The first boatload of immigrants steamed into the newly founded port city of New Hague...mainly Dutch, the boats also contained a good deal of Jews fleeing persecution and former Confederates, who only 20 years ago lost the Civil War. The government of Orania is paying each immigrant 25 rand if they agree to settle their family in New Hauge-the goal is to make this city surpass Durban and Cape Town as the premier port in South Africa.

President Linder has signed a new law today-one that imposes conscription for all the white males in Orania. Linder stated "We have been pushed around by the British and by the Africans-we need a strong force to defend ourselves. Our conscripted soldiers will be that force. Do not dread conscription, instead, see that is defending your country, your home, and your family."
All native born white males will serve 18 months in the army once they reach the age of 18, and will serve 3 weeks every year in the army until they reach the age of 42.
All immigrant males will serve for 18 months beginning when they arrive in Orania (if they are over 18) and will be kept in the reserves for the same period of time.

The army will also be teaching it's conscripted soldiers Afrikaans during their period of service in the military.

OOC:Mao-I would really appreciate it if you would attack Botswana or Namibia instead of Orania-I could hold you off for a little while but eventually I would be stuck with leading some guerilla group. Please don't wipe out my nation...

[Black Dragon]

The USA would like to remind the nations of the world that no European Nation may take land from a New World nation with US and British consent- for all outraged over Argentina.....

In response to the Argentine beef problem, the US has Passed the Argentina Tariff Act, raising tarrif on Argentine goods by 35%. The US has warned that an Embargo would be forthcoming should Argentina raise tariffs in response.

[Black Dragon]

US passes Army Expansion Act

The US, hoping to expand it's Federal Army(OOC: The State Militas are very formidable- DO NOT let my current small Federal Army size fool you into thinking an invasion would work) passed the Army Expansion Act. The Federal Army is to expand to 100,000 troops, it current mobilized strength- in one month- Over time- the Federal Army is to be expanded to 500,000 troops.

[Napoleon Bonaparte]

Training Begins

Attention Soldiers! Screamed the General. It was time for the army to meet their new instructor. Men, I have a surprise I think you would like.The men groaned, and he allowed it.Please give Mr. Sergei a warm welcome! The General then stepped back and a shady man came forward.

I am Mr. Sergei, and that is all you need to know. I will meet with your company commanders thie eve to discuss new training procedures with you. You will learn more in the way of Napoleonic tactics such as the square formation, skirmisher rankings and also tactics from Grant. If you grow weary of me, tell me and I shall deal with you properly. He pulled out a hand pistol at those words. The General has told me that there are many men that wish to join, and I am sure you won't be missed. He then turned and left. His friends would be making similar speeches to other armies of France. The government was paying a high price for such training...

Marion D'Leferin changes his name

Marion D'Leferin has changed his name to Napoleon IV. This is a sign to the people that he will take a stand to ensure France is both safe and prosperous.




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Almighty ruler and Resident God!!

[Spartan187]

To Zululand
We wish for a peace treaty to end this war.
However, we are not willing to accept anything less then the de facto boundaries (I captured some of your northern territory.)
We hope you will find this acceptable.

OOC:I am doing this more out of an unwillingness to wipe you out than a willingness for peace...

[PolarisGL]

OOC: Napoleon, horrible, but I'll pass on being France for now.

I will claim Italy, seeing that Bill has not posted but once which was his claim.

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[Napoleon Bonaparte]

OOC: HA! Beat ya to it man! Hopefully in the coming years I'll pick up more French customs and language, I wanna go to the exchange program.

IC:

Buildings to be erected in Paris

Strange underground buildings are being constructed in Paris over the next few years, it is unknown the reason for these.

Intelligence Agency renamed to NSA

The Intelligence Agency currently employed by the French government has been renamed to the NSA, or the Never-Say-Anything Agency. This name change came after the new President Napoleon enactedbills decreasing the burocratic(sp?) portions of government. In 5 years the French government is expected to be the most efficiently run government in Europe.

French Navy News

The French navy will be christening 5 more modern Ship-of-the-Lines. These will have minor reinforced iron hulls and also will have 25% more guns then the previous model.

French Army News

The French Armies in Toulon, Paris, Marseille, and other major cities have been brought under the tutelage of German and Russian instructors. The Army will be trained and the Companies will consist of smaller groups after the 2 year training is complete. The Government wishes to have a large, well-trained army which knows the terrain and can defeat a larger force. For this purpose the German and Russian instructors will pick a Regiment of men to be an Opposition Force, aka OpFor. This group will be well-trained and their readiness always the highest. They will be dragoons if you will, being efficient on foot and on the horse.

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Almighty ruler and Resident God!!

[PolarisGL]

OOC: That is not what I am saying. In small terms, you are horrible at France (no offense) because you do not know how to speak French nor do you know some various cultural knowledge of them (I know little as well, but at least I know the language ).

I didn't find interest in this thread until now, so I suppose I will join.

[PolarisGL]

And history...

If your leader is not related to Napoleon Bonaparte or II, III, then he could not just name himself Napoleon IV, he would have to be just Napoleon because he is the first Napoleon in his genetic family.

[JT3]

King Johan Maximilian I rode quickly through a large forest near the Macedonian border(I think that area south of me is Macedonia, if it's not, please tell me). It was time for the battle, and he was ready. His advisors had warned him that he should not be the one to lead the first battle of this new war, but he had not listened. This would be his victory, noone else's.

He arrived to see that his artillery was already set up and the men were armed and ready. 76 rifled artillery had been set up on three hills near the battlefield, and 21 "Napoleons" were ready on both sides of the main army. 32 Gatling Guns, which had proven their effectiveness in several previous wars, including the American Civil War, had also been set up near the front. The main army, numbering 43,800, would be going straight up the middle, while a flanking force of 21,300 men would sweep around the right side and hit the Macedonians after they became engaged with the main Austrian army.

The Macedonians had been preparing to defend their homeland for several days now. They had set up artillery and called up men from all regions nearby. Their army numbered 36,000 in total. Their only hope was that their two forts guarding this area would be enough to keep the Austrians back.

Johan ordered the artillery to load and prepare to fire. The armies took up their battle lines and stood ready to march. The command was given. Over 90 artillery cannons went of, shattering the morning quiet and the Macedonian walls. They reloaded and fired again, as quickly as possible. This barrage continued unchanged until only two hours from dusk. Then Johan ordered the armies to begin to march forward. The artillery kept up their firing, pounding the Macedonian forts into pulp. The Macedonian cannon had long been slient, destroyed by the more advanced, more powerful, and more numerous Austrian cannon.

The Austrian main army came within gun range 20 minutes later. Despite the artillery fire, the Macedonians had managed to hold their positions and had very concentrated fire. The Austrians dug in and began firing back. They were waiting for the flank to arrive, which would hopefully end this battle quickly.

The flank arrived only ten minutes later. They took the Macedonians completely by surprise, and were now inside one of the forts and quickly beating back the defenders. The fort finally surrendered after only a few more minutes, giving up over 3000 men as prisoners. The flank then began firing on the enemy fort from the one they now held, while a small group of 4000 went behind the second Macedonian fort. The Austrians had the Macedonians completely surrounded. After another hour of fighting, the Macedonian commander finally gave up, surrendering another 4500 men, any operational artillery left, and the second fort.

King Johan was extremely pleased. It had been his victory. The Macedonians were falling back. Soon another territory would be added to the Austria-Hungarain Empire. Soon the border would be extended yet again. Soon, with any luck, Austria-Hungary would control possibly the most strategic point in the world....

OOC: This point isn't in Macedonia, I'm just hinting at the future.

[BasV]

Negus Menelik II sat in his palace at Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. He had just finished his meal when a servant came in.

"Your Majesty, a message has arrived."

"Please, bring it in."

The servant went out of the room, and returned after a few minutes with a letter from one of his generals. He read it, and when he finished it, he left the room immediately and called for his best generals.

After an hour, most of the generals actually living in Addis Abeba had arrived in the palace of Negus Menelik II. The letter was read aloud, and Negus Menelik II stood up.

"My dear generals, the evil Mahdists have attacked and plundered two border villages in the west of our country. We cannot let these criminals get away with yet another brutality. We will eradicate those devils along with their Somali allies, those traitors have been a nuisance for two long. Mobilize the army, and destroy them!"

After a discussion on tactical details and some small talk, the generals left the palace, and contacted their inferiors.


To all European and American nations:

Dear friends,

the evil Mahdists and the Somalians have once again turned their aggression on us, and we have decided to eradicate the threat they pose to us forever. Although our armies are far superior to theirs, we lack the technology of the white civilizations. We would like to acquire some more modern technology, so that we, having been a Christian stronghold amongst infidels for centuries, can continue to hold off the animistic hordes.

OOC: Does somebody have a good map of Ethiopia around this time? And what exactly is the status of Eritrea and Somalia, are they inhabited by a bunch of tribes or something?