The Age of Imperialism

[Coug]

The nation of Portugal are ready to assist Ethiopia. If we were to acquire the lands of Somalia forever, our two countries could benefit from cooperation.

[Spartan187]

The Transvaal is more then willing to help our Christian brethren in Ethiopia...unfortunately now we are locked in a struggle with the Zulus. Perhaps once we have ended the war we will abe able to aid you.

[Lord Sigma]

To the Boers,

I am Shaka, king of the zulu. I accept your treaty of peace but know this, should you ever violate this pact, you shall be made to bow down to me.

[Spartan187]

To Ethiopia
Now that a peace treaty has been signed, we are providing 50 advisors to train your men in the art of guerilla and modern warfare. We wish you the best in your struggle against the infidel.

President Linder has proclaimed free land on the veld for any white settle who agrees to farm it for 5 years, and who is a citizen of Orania. Linder has also announced that 2 years of residency, and a knowledge of Afrikaans are the requirements for citizenship in Orania. If a child's parents has met these requirements the child need not meet them, however, the adverse does not apply. Special programs have been set up to teach people the language of Afrikaans, the official language of Orania.
Linder, in his latest act, has announced unlimited Jewish immigration may commence. He has cited evidence that the Jews were originally West European but were exiled to the East, thereby extending the provision that allows unlimited West Europeans to enter the country to all Jews.

[Spartan187]

OOC:Bas-there's a good map here http://www.lib.utexas.edu/Libs/PCL/M...frica_1890.jpg
Although it's very big

[Bolo]

President Bolo sat amongst his cabinet, there was much to be done, he had been in control a year and he still had much to do. The completion of the TransSiberian railroad was the most important of all, with its completion Russia would have permanent access to its Far East holdings and commication would be much improved.
Elsewhere industrialization was proceeding along nicely Tsarityn itself was benefiting greatly along with St. Petersburg and the increased trade Industrialization brings. The Armed Forces victorious after their war with the weakening Ottomans, were restless for war. General Valishinov had asked if a march into the Balkans to restore the Bulgarian hegemoney could be attempted.
"Once the army is re-equipped with the new repeating rifles and machine guns we will make an attack on the pizdi holding down the slavs in the Balkans." Bolo said.
Perhaps an attack on the Ottomans to gain more land in the Caucauses would be in order?" Valishinov asked.
"No, we will wait, for now I must work on our diplomacy."
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To Germany:
Let us continue the Alliance started by the Czar Alexander II, we must keep the French down and I feel this Allaince would help.

To Britain:
Perhaps you would be interested in expanding your eastern Medeterainian holdings? Russia needs away out of the Black Sea, we could make it worth your while. How would you like Crete?

[Mao]

To: Russia
From: Britain

We are always open to acquiring new lands. It has also come to our attention that you wish to make a railroad network in your great country, perhaps our contractors could help?

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Her Majesty has ordered the expansion of the Royal Navy to nearly double its present size. Needless to say, this will take many years to accomplish, but vessels will be systematically brought into service.

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In China...

The islands of Hainan of Hong Kong have rebeled against the Emperor. They have led a successful revolution against the Qing emperor and have freed their homeland. The contest was fairly one-sided with British-built weapons against the flint-lock weapons of the imperials. Battles are raging on in Tibet as well as peasants who know the land are pushing back imperial forces.

[Black Dragon]

Nations of the World:

It has come the attention of the United States that we are on the brink of an arms race- Britain appears to be trying to double the Size of her navy- an arms race could bankrupt us all. If the nations of the world would agree- I propose we enter arms control talks- that is- agree to limit the amount of ships we will build.

[Bill3000]

OOC: Hey! I still have Italy!

The Kingdom of Italy Settlers have fully settled in in Eritrea and Somalia. Part of the Italian Army has landed in the two colonies to enforce Italian rule.

To Etheopia: Do not attack Eritrea and Somalia. They are our colonies.

[Mao]

OOC: Who's Mod???

Bill, Africa is not a desolate continent with no people in it. You can't just settle the land as your own, Africa is not the Moon! You're going to meet some resistance. Since you only put settlers there, I propose that Bill's settlers should all be killed by local natives because he made no effort to control those nations. Bill, if you want to conquer it, fine, do so, but don't give us this BS of just colonizing a nation like it's the moon.

[Swonga]

The emperor pf the Ottoman Empire announced a glorious alliance today, between the Ottoman and the Russian Democratic Union. With the help of the Russian Democratic Union, the Ottoman Empire will once again rise to power. Some major points were also made in this agreement between the nations, such as Russian control over Antalya for ten million Imperial Rubles. Some other points are:

-Russian expansion into the mediterranean

-Turkish protection from Russia, such asany territory, no matter how small being taken

-Increased naval power for both nations

-To create a safer enviroment in the mediterranean

[PolarisGL]

quote: The Kingdom of Italy Settlers have fully settled in in Eritrea and Somalia. Part of the Italian Army has landed in the two colonies to enforce Italian rule.

I think that pretty much makes me Italy...

Bill you were gone, tough break.

[Black Dragon]

EDIT: Apparently, Scott told Bill over ICQ that I would decide Bill's case. Polaris, your claim is validated.

[This message has been edited by Black Dragon (edited April 21, 2000).]

[PolarisGL]

OOC: Thank you, Black Dragon.

IC:

Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia began his reign in 1861, when the United States was also divided between North and South. His goal was simple: imperialism. But how would he gain colonies with those of north Africa in his way? That is where his fleet would come in, and his army. He knew of the native reports in Africa, but he could care less. He figured his army would make quick note of the native's so-called warriors. Although, Emmanuel was hesistant, still. He thought to himself daily "Where shall I colonize, build, and settle, in the name of the Kingdom of Italy?" Night and day he thought. He then came up with his imperial plans for Italy. He would go into west Africa, between the land of Spain and France. There he would begin his first settlement, gradually making more trailing into mid-west Africa. With this, he would need an escort army and a diplomatic group. The natives were savages in Europe's eyes, and he did not want to come face to face with one through his generals. So in addition to this he would send a few troops, possibly 3 Corps (OOC: Military coming later), along with two warships which will also contain supplies necessary for a colony, i.e. food, wood, tools, brick, cloth, and more. Emmanuel quickly called upon his Colonial Advisor. The advisor looked over the plan and called it brilliant, and he asked Emmanuel when he will begin what they called Il Programma Imperiale Africano Dell' Italia, or the African Imperial Italy Plan. Emmanuel responded with one word, "Soon."

Thus began the continued reign of Emmanuel II of Sardinia, a brilliant and magnificent man that would not be seen without a powerful Italia.

[Mao]

The British government announces a radical plan. Rather than continuing her imperialism, she will help other nations. The first act of this new plan is to contact the Zulus of southern Africa and to arm and train them with modern weaponary so that no one can push them around again.

From: Britain
To: Zulus

We have made an open offer to you, do you wish to accept?

Britain would also like to announce her willingness to discuss disarmament as proposed by the US.

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The British Empire would like to make an organization dedicated to world peace. An organization where each nation would have equal representation. We are proposing to call this the League of Nations

OOC: Yes, I am trying start a UN...