FroNES II - Imperialists Unite!

[Frozzy]

Russia: July 1904

Russian Military:

Russians struggle in the mountains of Afghanistan, though the antiquidated units of the Afghan warriors are easily crushed. Annexation complete ~ 6 months

Russian Diplomacy
To: China
From: Russia

We are very willing to sign a NAP with your nation... the Tsar's family also wish to secure tickets to the Peking Acrobats' show, and we wish to hold a meeting there regarding Asia.

To: United States
From: Russia

[secret]Europe is heating up, and we cannot be certain they will leave their colonial ambitions away from the Americas... consider this Russia's support from US anti-colonialism[/secret]

Russian R & D

Due to the recent trade deal with the US, the Russian economy has skyrocketed to... a recession. Moskva celebrates!

Army to Very Large ~ 2 1/2 years
Research improved artillery ~ 1 1/2 years

[Frozzy]

NPC nations:

From: Britain
To: China

At present Her Majesty's government wishes to uphold the ninety-nine year lease she has on Hong Kong (1997)

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Frozz Daily News:

US Postal Worker's Strike: The US Postal Service is on strike due to low pay and long hours, according to Trade Union spokesman Tad Walter. The strike has hogged the news bulletins and overshadowed claims of CIA intelligence of Mexicans settling in Texas for a revolt.

(Game Meaning: Less people are supportive of an attack on Mexico, though there is no general dissaproval of a pre-emptive strike)(OOC: A tad unlucky with the dice rolls, jack )

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July 1904 map (Russian incursions into Afghanistan & Chinese annexation of Bhutan)

[Sheep]

I am going to take Austria-Hungary. I will post more after dinner.

[Sheep]

Austria-Hungary: July 1904

Austria - Hungary Military:

The Austrian Army was sent into Serbia. The Kingdom continued to be troublesome and it was time to end it. Annexation complete - 1 year

Austrian Diplomacy
To: Russia
From: Germany

We would like to sign an alliance with you.

To: Germany and Italy
From: Austria

Will you sign a military alliance with the Dual Monarchy?



Russian R & D

Austrai begins upgrading its rail network in an effort to bring about modernisation, it will soon upgrade the economy to Failing.

Army to Very Large - 1/2 year
Research U-boat - 2 years
Begin construction of the air corps - 3 1/2 years

[Methril]

Imperial Chinese Diplomacy

To: Russia
From: China

Very well, we will attend.

Imperial Chinese Military Plans

1/4 of the army is to secure the Nepalian nation. To be nice, once the country is secured, give them limited autonomy within China.

Imperial Chinese Projects

Economy of China increases through jobs that have been used to increase the military. (there is a fine line between helpful military job usage, and the economic strain it can have)

Increase army size from medium to Large ~ 2 1/2 years
Begin researching better steel dreadnaughts and the ships of that age ~ 2 1/2 years

[Giovanni Wine]

The fast industrialization of the Japanese Empire was going strong, Japan was now on pair with the European countries thanks to the many reforms done by the emperors.

To: China
From: Japan

We accept your trade proposal, may your Empire prosper under your wise rule. We also propose the signment of a full alliance between our nations.

To: Russia
From: Japan

We heard you are organizing a meeting with China concerning Asia... we would like to attend as well if possible. Also we wish to import some fur from your nation. if you are interested in any Japanese goods maybe we could work out a trade agreement.

To: United States
From: Japan

We wish to open our trade to your country, and also any chance we could buy you the Philippines?

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Japan (red)
Ruler: Giovanni Wine
Army: Huge
Navy: Huge
Air Force: None
Space Fleet: N/A
Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Economy: Prosperous

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Japanese projects:
- Continue force industrialization of the country: 4 years

Saluti

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July 1904 cont.

Russian Diplomacy
To Japan, cc China
From Russia

We would be pleased to have the Japanese delegates join our meeting to discuss Asia. [secret]Perhaps we should sign a defensive alliance with eachother incase the Europeans with to secure our piece of the Asian pie. [/secret]. We suggest the meeting is held in early January, 1905

[foolish_icarus]

Germany to U.S.:

we will respect your Monroe doctrine and trade with you.

Germany to Russia:

In the last few years our nations have slipped apart some, now we would like to renew good relations in a formal treaty of friendship.

Germany to Austria and Italy:

We reaffirm our loyalty and participation in the Triple Alliance.


Continue German building projects and manufacturing, light incentives to science/education and industrial innovation (not operation)

Begin populating colonies with German folk and begin to lay basic infrastrucure in colonies.

[Frozzy]

To: Germany
From: Russia

We shall sign a NAP with the German Reich.

[Frozzy]

Russia: January 1905

Russia Military

The Russian Flag is firmly atop the King Abdul-al-Husseini Hotel in Kabul. The few seperatists have been crushed. The Czar now has his eye set on Romania, and forces are crossing the nation as we speak.

Russia Diplomacy

From: Russia
To: Japan, China

[secret]Russia is aweary of British colonial ambitions in Asia. What should we do? We also believe it would be benificial to our nations to create a Tripartite Trade Agreement. Russia will export oil from the Caucuses in exchange for fur from Japan and bone china from China.

Russian R & D
The Czar wishes to improve the economy to Failing by implementing communal workhouses for women: ~ 2 years.
Upgrade Army to Very Large: ~ 1 year
Research improved artillery ~ 1/2 year

[foolish_icarus]

Germany to Russia:

We don't care what you do in some worthless central Asian country, but Romania is (OOC: historically this is true also) an ally of Germany. Back down. (SECRET: If you have a plan for an honorable way to withdraw, go ahead and use it. What is important is that you stay out of Romania)

[Frozzy]

NPC nations:

To: United Staetes
From: Mexico

We notice there has been much anti-Mexican propaganda in the American news. Be warned the Mexicans shall fight to defend their homeland!

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Frozz Daily News:

German colonies prosper!

The German colonies have experienced an influx of people wishing to pitch in with colonial aspirations. As such, German colonial infrastructure is better than previously expected. (Results - colonies are more efficient)

Chinese unpopular, say Nepal Residents

The recent invasion from the Chinese has sparked unhappiness in Nepal. They refuse to listen to the new government instated by Peking. (Results - Nepal inactive for 1 day)

Japanese monarchy donates $1,000,000 to children's funds

The Japanese Emperor has donated US$1M to the Japanese Childrens' Association and to the Korean Universal Youth Group. Children in the Japanese Empire gave sang pro-Japanese songs for a total of 47 seconds. (Result - People work harder!)

[Frozzy]

From: Russia
To: Germany

The Czar apologises for his mistake. He has executed a general accused of pointing to Romania, mistaking it for Russia. According to Czarist spokesmen, he said "I say we beef up defence here [in pointing to Romania]".