The Age of Imperialism

[Napoleon Bonaparte]

OOC: Polaris, are you saying we have to qualify now? I have to pass some written test? LOL. How are you with Italian? And I do take it offensively, this is supposed to be fun and also a learning experience, not a job interview.

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Almighty ruler and Resident God!!

[PolarisGL]

Well, no, you are fine. But if someone posted saying that De Gaulle was the leader of France in 1885, I'd be angry. I am thrilled you are educated enough to know that.

Yes, I speak a good bit of Italian and I also know a good chunk of history having to do with Italy post-WW1/2.

[Bearcat]

PRIME MINISTER PERSSON SHOT

Today in Stockholm while at a PR rally Premier Persson was gunned down by a suspected Argentine national. While many are suspicious that it was someone attempting to further incriminate Argentina after the beef incident in which King Oscar II was killed many people are demanding immediate retribution.

KING SENDS MESSAGE TO RUSSIA

King Gustaf V Adolf sent a message today to Russian president Bolo. The messages contents aren't avaliable yet.

NEW DRAFT BILL ISSUED

The Riksdag had issued a new draft bill today requiring 20,000 Swedes to join the armed services. All 20,000 men must be between the ages of 19 and 45 and must meet the mandatory physical given by the military.

INVESTIGATION COMPLETED

After weeks of exhausting investigation by Swedish Intelligence it has bene concluded that the beef ingested by King Oscar II came from Argentina. Furhtermore two more shipments of beef were found to have harmful chemicals in them that when ingested were fatal. One shipment was even scheduled to be sent to Britain.

To Britain - Our investigation is complete. We have proof that the Argentines are poisoning Europe's monarchs. Please back us in our war of retribution.

To Germany - Would you consider signing a strategic alliance. With both our Christian powers united we could dominate the world.

To Russia - We realize that while you are attempting to correct this problem you economy is suffering from cenuries of Tsarist corruption. We are willing to give you some more spending or saving power by purchasing Finland from you. With a good number of ethnic Swedes living in Finland and a culture closer to ours we believe that this would be mutually beneficial.
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[Black Dragon]

United States Declares War on Mexico!

Seeing the obvious choice for America's first new Imperial time, America began it's imperial quest with a declaration of war on Mexico. President James Dragon gave a speech before Congress and proclaimed that time for a new, strong, American Empire had come. The Republican Congress agreed, and Congreess formally declared war on the Republic of Mexico.

The Governors of the states Bordering Mexico has been alerterd do this as well, and had begun their own bildups of their militia. The Federal Army, Having reached it's Mobilized strength of 100,000 and being expanded to 500,000, was deployed along the Mexican Border and ready to strike. Though the United States did not yet outnumber the Mexicans, The United States had state of the art Rifles as well as Rapid Fire Artillery, the latter of which had been used to give the Germans are decisive victory against the French in ther Franco-Prussian War. Furthermore, the Mexicans lacked ships fit to go up against Any American ones.

The Mexican Campaign, part I.

The First Combat of the war occcured along the California/Baja California border, with the US invading with 10,000 Federal 10,000 California troops. The Border weas heavily populated- With San Diego being so near Tijuana and Calexico being Near Mexicali. That meant the US troops and Mexican troops started near each other, also meaning US/California artillery was well in position to begin to firing on the Mexicans. Artillery fire commenced on both sides, but the US' rapid fire aritleley gave them the Advantage the US launched a general attack into Mexican Territory. The advantage of the US advanced Rifles was evident, as American troops began to drive the Mexicans back. Seeing the disadvantage they had due to the United States starting artillery positions, Mexican forces decided to retreat to where they could fight at a more advantaged position. The Mexican troops have retreated to Sto. Tomas, allowing the US to reach as far South as Esmerelda, as well asa capturing the Sonora town of San Luis. To prevent any retreat across the Gulf of California, an American Armored Cruiser entered the Gulf of California accompanied by 3 frigates. In Sonora, a large array of towns south of Arizona were to greet the Americans, invading the province with 15,000 Federal and 5,000 Arizona troops. The Sonora Forces clashed with the US/Arizona soldiers at the town of Camanea, with the Mexicans choosing the town to be further away of the US Artillery's inital positions. The Mexicans planned to use their superior numbers here to trap the Americans. The Mexicans began a fighting withdrawal with a pinning force, and then hit the US rear guard with a strong flanking forces. US Cavalry has picked up the move and the US rear guard had dug in, but the sheer numbers of the Mexicans called for reinforcements along from the front line. The Mexicans used this oppurtunity to drive back the Americans from Cananea. Those reinforcements, however, were in a position to flank the Mexican Flanking Force and were able to destroy it. The loss of the Flanking force was too severe for the Mexican Sonora force. The US then attacked the Mexicans in full, and retook the town. The Mexicans retreated Southward to meet up with more reinforcements. In the province of Chihaua, the US invaded with 5,000 New Mexican, 5,000 Texan, and 10,000 Federal troops. The towns and Cities along the border fell like they did at Baja, including the major cities of Ciudadad and Juarez. With Suitable distance between towns, the fighting has been less intense, with The United States Steadily driving back the Mexican soldiers, with the US advancing to a Madera-Gomez Farias-Buena Ventura-Coyame-Manueal Buenavidas line. The Province of Coahiula was attacked by 5,000 Texas Soldier and 10,000 Federal Soldiers. The Mexican decided to fight it out here near the border, for altough they would face the artilery disadvantage, they would also be facing the most advantageous terrain. The US decided to get around this by means of a flanking manuever. The US Charged away from the Mexican PLateau, and Charge at it's weakest position. This broke the Mexican line, and allowed for the US pinning force to move in. A large part of Mexican Army here was destroyed, and the Mexicans were routed as a result of the flanking, and the Americans Reached the Rio de la Barbia. The Province of Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipa were in such a formation that they could be treated as one province for the Purpose of the attack. It was attacked 10,000 Texas and 40,000 American troops. This "province" Felt the brunt of the US Attack- and it was here the US had both numbers and technology, as well as bombardment from ships along the coast. After the border towns here fell as they did across the entire Mexican, US troops were able to advance Rapidly. Because the US technology was so much better and the fact the US had numbers, the Mexicans had to continue to fall back to avoid destruction. US Forces there Currently hold a Monterrey-China(that's a name of a Mexican town)- Burgos- Cruillias- San Fernando line. At Sea- the US faces no serious challenge, as the American navy is using it's capital ships to assure dominance, with Frigates and Merchant Raiders used to help with the blockade. Across the US- the Militias are increasing in size along with the Federal Army to help prevent other nations.

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Foreign Office:

To any nations wishing vengenance agaisnt the Argentine State:

Do Not allow our war with Mexico trick you into thinking we will not be able to help you. Our army will soon be reaching the size of 500,000. Providing you are willing to go along with our agreement, our armies will be ready to aid you.

To Spain: Precisely what deal are you talking about in terms of Cuba?


The US formally announced today that it had signed an alliance with Germany, with the Terms agreed to at the ICQ Hotel in Washington.

[gscott23x3]

OOC: My original post has been slightly edited so any who care on the state and goals of Japan can peruse through the last page!!
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[gscott23x3]

Imperial Japanese News

Shipyards alive with activity as Imperial Navy ships begin to take form in the drydocks

National militias undergoing training to defend cities and be used in times of war

To USA: We would be interested in purchasing Ironclads and Monitors left over from your civil war fleets. We would be willing to pay top dollar for them as well as any other state of the art surplus equipment you would be willing to help.

To England: We wish to enter in an alliance with your great empire so that together we may prosper and grow strong!!

To Orania: We wish to enter in an alliance with your great nation so that together we may prosper and grow strong!! We support your efforts to gain coastline and we wish you success in all your efforts.

[Spartan187]

To Japan
We gratefull accept your offer...

[Scott F]

[Scott F]

June, 1885

News from the German Empire:
Colonial Funding Increased:
The Office of the Colonial Secretary announced today that the Reichstag has appropriated significant funds towards the expansion and improvement of German lands in Africa. Troops will be dispatched to civilize the native populations and will be used to protect and support the gradual expansion into Africa. Increased numbers of settlers are expected in the future, as are treaties with native tribes in the African interior. These treaties will make the tribal lands German protectorates and will greater assist in our noble effort to civilize these savages. (OOC: I am not talking about major African nations, just minor tribes not shown on the map.)

Army Mobilized for Exercises:
The German Army has been fully mobilized for military exercises and wargames around Strasbourg. These are expected to last several months. New equipment and personnel will be joining the effort as soon as they are produced or trained.

Dispatches from the Foreign Office:
To Britain and Russia:
We require an urgent conference at the ICQ hotel in either Berlin or London.
To France:
We will not tolerate your actions to fortify your border. Such actions are provocative and would create an invincible base from which you could attack the German Empire and every nation east of you. We strongly insist that to you stop construction on these fortifications and halt your military buildup to ensure future peace in Europe.

[BasV]

The Somalians have suffered a major defeat at the hands of the technologically, tactically and quantitatively superior Ethiopian forces at Galcaio. Casualties are estimated at over thirty-thousand for the Somalians, who have now largely retreated to their capital at Mogadiscio, and a new front has been formed near Belet Uen. The Abyssinian troops are now moving on to secure the northern part of Somalia, and to get a port at the Indian ocean.

The fight in the south is going not as well, and they are now moving eastwards after securing only marginal gains (OOC: roughly the Kenyan-Ethiopian border IRL). These corps are heading for Belet Uen as well, where another critical battle is expected to take place. More news is expected soon.

OOC: I'll write more later on.

[Napoleon Bonaparte]

Napoleon responds to German claims

Today Napoleon made a speech outside the Capitol Building in Paris.
I have recently held diplomatic conversations with Germany and left them feeling like something was lacking. The Germans called our actions imperialistic while they expand their African holdings. They blame us for creating a fortress from which to protect you, the people, from outsiders, claiming that we will attack. I understand their concern due to our recent Army expansion and also our Naval expansion, my reply to that is this; We need to expand our military so we do not fall victim to foreign attack, surely your people understand this need. There has been drastic military spending worldwide, we must keep up. This does not mean I like the manner the world is turning in, I despise the fact that we must take young men who wish to do other things and put them in danger. The irony to this is extreme, we must put them in danger to save them from it. And so I say to Germany, we are building these defenses to protect ourselves, if we attack from them, we are at a disadvantage thus far. We will stop building them when we have no reason to and right now, we have national interest in mind. Later this week I will anounce another bill concerning our oversea territories. That is all for now, I pray we have set the Germans in the right direction. Godspeed.



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Almighty ruler and Resident God!!

[Midshipman]

OOC: Sorry, received some bad news Saturday, after I posted.

IC: Spain To Move Troops To French Border
The Fourth Army has been moved to the Pyrenees to protect against the French buildup there. The Fourth Army is four divisions made up of 80,000 new troops, half of which are new reservists.

Spanish Fleet, 100,000 troops To Set Sail
The Spanish Fleet, along with an expeditionary force set sail today for an undisclosed location. Unconfirmed governemt reports say that Iitis headed for Africa.


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****TOP SECRET****
To USA
From Spain

We would like to gain some colonies in South America. Perhaps for a gift of Cuba to you, you will allow us to establish a presence in South America.
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[Midshipman]

OOC: I didnt know that coalitions were outlawed. I'll edit

IC: With the increase in French troops, the Governemt has declared a state of national emergency. The fleet and expeditionary force has been recalled to Barcelona, and will prepare for action against France. All remaining reserves are being called to the front. It is expected that at full mobilization, the aremy will be fielding 523,000 troops. Forces already in place have begun increasing the fortifications along the Pyrenees to resist French aggresion.


To Germany: As you can see, the imperialist French have turned their eyes to us. If we fall, you may be next. Please if France attacks us, come to our aid.

[Hodad]

OOC: ScottF, when your coal production is nearly zip, then it is ver simple to double your production. And in my invasion to Uruguay, I have posted that I invaded Colonia del Sacramento and Montevideo but no other Uruguayan territories.

President Domingo Faustino Sarmiento announces a trip to Europe: he will be passing through London, France, Berlin, Paris, Rome and Madrid. From there he will head home.

The invasion of Uruguay is not going well and the Uruguayin militia is wreacking havoc in the cities and the army is heavily entrenched outside the towns. A breakthrough seems almost impossible. Meanwhile, 20,000 men arrive at each city to hold them. The Argetine still await the arrival of artillery in order to break through the Uruguayan lines.

Meanwhile, new laws are being passed:
Tax Reduction Act: Tax reduced by 25% for new entrepreneurs.
Education Act: Primary schooling obligatory for all children over 6 years of age.
Industrial Act: New industries shall be awarded with grants in pesos oro for new machinery.
Railway Act (not yet approved by senate): Offers British railway companies the monopoly for railway construction in Argentina.
Patagonian Migration Act: All migrants to Patagonia shall be granted 100 Acres of land, 100 sheep, a plugh, 250 pesos oro and 25 sacks of the crop of their choice.
Conscriptory Act: All citizens between ages 18 and 20 must serve in the military.
Loan Act: Bank loan interest reduced to 2.5%
Freedom of migration Act: Allows all immigrants in Argentine ports for free.

New Infrastructure
Foundings:
Escuela Nacional de Marina.
Escuela Nacional de Mecanica Naval.
Liceo Militar.
Universidad de Cordoba.

New Projects for infrasrtucture:
Modernisation of Puerto de Buenos Aires.
New munitions factory.
Two new shipyards.

To US:
We embrace our friends, owners of the Monroe Doctrine, and wish to settle trading agreements between our nations.

To Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain:
We wish for our nations to embrace in peace and solidarity for ever. For that purpose our president will take a tour round your capitals to disscuss trade agreements.
In each city he will also be meeting young entrepreneurs that are thinking of starting industries in Argentina.

To ALL NATIONS:
For some unfounded reason we are being accused of international terrorism.
If these events are true, then they are the actions of individuals and the Republica Argentina has no involvement whatsoever.
If these accusations were false, then we demand a public apology.
If they were true, then our secret service shall investigate the matter and bring the guilty to trial for crimes against humanity.

[Hodad]

OOC: ScottF, when your coal production is nearly zip, then it is ver simple to double your production. And in my invasion to Uruguay, I have posted that I invaded Colonia del Sacramento and Montevideo but no other Uruguayan territories.

President Domingo Faustino Sarmiento announces a trip to Europe: he will be passing through London, France, Berlin, Paris, Rome and Madrid. From there he will head home.

The invasion of Uruguay is not going well and the Uruguayin militia is wreacking havoc in the cities and the army is heavily entrenched outside the towns. A breakthrough seems almost impossible. Meanwhile, 20,000 men arrive at each city to hold them. The Argetine still await the arrival of artillery in order to break through the Uruguayan lines.

Meanwhile, new laws are being passed:
Tax Reduction Act: Tax reduced by 25% for new entrepreneurs.
Education Act: Primary schooling obligatory for all children over 6 years of age.
Industrial Act: New industries shall be awarded with grants in pesos oro for new machinery.
Railway Act (not yet approved by senate): Offers British railway companies the monopoly for railway construction in Argentina.
Patagonian Migration Act: All migrants to Patagonia shall be granted 100 Acres of land, 100 sheep, a plugh, 250 pesos oro and 25 sacks of the crop of their choice.
Conscriptory Act: All citizens between ages 18 and 20 must serve in the military.
Loan Act: Bank loan interest reduced to 2.5%
Freedom of migration Act: Allows all immigrants in Argentine ports for free.

New Infrastructure
Foundings:
Escuela Nacional de Marina.
Escuela Nacional de Mecanica Naval.
Liceo Militar.
Universidad de Cordoba.

New Projects for infrasrtucture:
Modernisation of Puerto de Buenos Aires.
New munitions factory.
Two new shipyards.

To US:
We embrace our friends, owners of the Monroe Doctrine, and wish to settle trading agreements between our nations.

To Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain:
We wish for our nations to embrace in peace and solidarity for ever. For that purpose our president will take a tour round your capitals to disscuss trade agreements.
In each city he will also be meeting young entrepreneurs that are thinking of starting industries in Argentina.

To ALL NATIONS:
For some unfounded reason we are being accused of international terrorism.
If these events are true, then they are the actions of individuals and the Republica Argentina has no involvement whatsoever.
If these accusations were false, then we demand a public apology.
If they were true, then our secret service shall investigate the matter and bring the guilty to trial for crimes against humanity.