NES 290-I: Alternate History NES

[foolish_icarus]

"In March 1867, the British Parliament passed the British North America Act. This act established the Dominion of Canada. The Dominion used the British parliamentary form of government. It had an elected House of Commons and an appointed Senate, each with almost equal power. A prime minister...headed the new federal government. Britain continued to handle the colony's foreign affairs, and the British monarch served as head of state....
(In 1873) Mackenzie's government...also won Great Britain's approval of a policy limiting the authority of the governor general--the British monarch's representative in Canada. The new policy required the governor general to respect decisions made by Canadian officials in the coutnry's internal affairs. In 1875, Mackenzie established the supreme court of Canada. The court lessened British control over Canada's legal matters."

-World Book Encyclopedia

[Specialist290]

Don't think I'll be able to finish the update tonight; way too much stuff to get done before I have to get off. I'll try to finish it tomorrow, since I know I'll have plenty of free time then.

[Specialist290]

Map(s)

WORLD MAP


MAPS OF THE FRONTS
Gray- Country borders
Black (or red in Japanese front)- Front lines
American


Japanese


European


MidEastern

[Specialist290]

DEC. 1881 Update

THE GREAT WAR

American Front
While for the most part an attempted Confederate offensive into Ohio and Indiana has been repulsed along most of the line due to Yankee foresight in burning the bridges, CS troops have succeeded in landing in and around Cincinnati. However, they have been bottled up, due in part to inferior numbers and also to the fact that US troops have adopted the urban defense stance their foes so successfully used in Memphis.

A Federal counterattack against the Confederate forces in Maryland has broken the seige of Washington, but CS forces remain in the state due to a stubborn defense.

European Front
The Czar's troops threw themselves against a well-fortified German army in Central Poland. While Russia has gained some ground, they have suffered heavy losses, and the Germans remain just as resilient as ever.

German armies pushing through central-eastern France have once again made a relatively rapid advance against French militias there. However, as they turned towards Paris and the Channel coast, French and British forces managed to prevent any further gains.

The Balkan states have taken up sides. Serbia and Rumania have gone with the "Allies" (Germany, USA, Japan, etc.), while Bulgaria has thrown its lot in with the "Entente" (Great Britain, CSA, Ottomans, etc.). Mostly minor skirmishes.

Other Fronts
In Africa, having recieved no orders from their Home governments, commanders have taken their own initiatives. France and Britain have attempted to take German-controlled Togo and Cameroon, but have not reached much success. Neither have German attacks on British South Africa from German East Africa (modern Tanzania) and West Africa (modern Namibia).

In Manchuria, Russia and Japan have both tried to push across Chinese-held territory against each other with little success on either side. While the Imperial Chinese government is officially neutral, various Manchurian warlords are trying to gain favor of one side or another.

In the Middle East, Persia's industrialization program has made itself felt. Persian ironclads, though somewhat rough in construction, have managed to break the Ottoman blockade, while land forces have begun to retake Ottoman-held land.

Arabia is still divided between pro-and anti-Ottoman factions. The anti-Ottomans, however, have recieved an edge due to Persian arms contributions.

Miscellaneous
The following colonies have sent troops to the British Isles:

Egypt-Sudan (approx. 5,000)
India (3 divisions)
British Guiana (6 companies)
Australia (1 full division, 6 unorganized battalions)
New Zealand (8 battalions)
Canada (1 division)

These colonies have left the redistribution of their contributions to the British Crown. Each colony also has held back lsome or most of its own forces to help in colonial defense, depending on which. South Africa has been unable to contribute, for obvious reasons.

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OTHER NEWS

North America
Mexico is under extreme stress from both sides to enter the war. On the one hand, the Emperor Maximillian's regime is only prevented from toppling by French aid, and it owes huge sums of money to many of France's allies (which is why it sold the provinces in the first place). On the other hand, the US's offer to return the now-Confederate territories of Sonora and Chihuahua is very tempting, especially with the cash it is offering along with it.

Like the Irish in Europe, the Quebecois are being agitated to rebellion by the Americans. While no actual rebellious action has taken place, some minor incidents (riots, strikes, etc.) have occurred.

Europe/Asia Minor
The US government is campaigning to stir up the Irish against their overlords. They're doing a good job, too, considering that there is no love lost between the Irish and the English to begin with. While there has been no actual rebellious activity, there has been some civil strife in Ulster, where religious and political differences abound.

Pretty much everything else going on here is tied into the war.

Middle East/North Africa
The Shah's prediction of becoming "the poorest man on earth" has, though exxagerated, come true in a sense, but it was worth it, as Persia has fully industrialized. The Shah hopes to use this new tool to help win the war against the Ottomans.

East Asia/Orient
Everything is tied up in the war.

Central/South Africa
With the arrival of fresh British troops, the Zulu uprising has begun to falter. In the clashes of superior arms vs. superior numbers, the first group is winning. Of course, along with the Zulu problem, complaints from British settlers in South Africa have dropped a level.

South America
Right on the verge of making a decision about the Great War now raging throughout the war, Emperor Pedro I of Brazil has suddenly and unexpectedly died, leaving the final decision up to his successor, whoever it may be.

Australia/Oceania
Nothing of interest.

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NPC Diplomacy

To: Great Britain
From: Venezuela

Done.

To: Great Britain
From: Zulu Kingdom
*secret*

Perhaps the return of our sacred homelands will help to ease the tensions between us. We do not demand all of South Africa, just enough to provide us land that we can call our own.

To: Great Britain
From: Italy
*secret*

It may take a few months (Read: 1 turn) for us to have the final preparations.

To: Germany, USA
From: Japan

We shall help you by any method our Emperor approves.

To: All nations
From: Mexico

Our nation is very confused by current events outside our nation. When we decide which side to support, we will tell you.

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Other

-Clearing up a slight error here: I've noticed that some of you have been sending diplomacy to countries that technically don't exist, Canada and Australia in particular. Both of these are, in this game, under control of Great Britain, as is all territory in red on the map. (EDIT: After some comments by foolish_icarus, I've decided to let these gov'ts. exist for diplomatic purposes in this NES, although their territories, production, etc. are controlled by Great Britain.)
-Due to the fact that I now have a large war to take care of, update will take a little longer to complete (though not quite as long as this one took). Please be patient if it is not started and finished on the same day.

[Specialist290]

Nothing wrong with that, though you'll have to wait until next turn to post the orders because it's so close to the update (which, BTW for the rest of you, has been started).

[Nimitz]

You know if its alright I'd like to join in as Brazil?

[Tassadar500]

To: Venezuela
From: Great Britan
(secret)
If we were to give you the British Guiana would you consider helping us a declaring war on the United States?

To: Neutral countries of Europe
From: Great Britain
(secret)
If you aid us against the evil Germans and their allies we promise to expand your terrirtory and divide up all the land that Germany had.

To: South African Settlers
From: Great Britain
(secret)
We will send help. How many soldiers do you need? We cannot afford that many because we are going to war.

To: Zulu
From: Great Britain
(secret)
Is there any way you could stop attacking us?

To: Italy
From: Great Britain
(secret)
How soon could you go and fight?

To: Pacific Nations and Australia
From: Great Britain
(secret)
What would you say if you attacked Japan for us. You would be able to keep Japan and all it's holdings. Japan is very close to you and if you don't attack they will attack you.

ORDERS--
Increase army (last turn)
Mobilize all forces

[foolish_icarus]

Originally posted by foolish_icarus
Defend any potential crossing sites of the Ohio River, destroy any bridges that are too much of a liability.

[Specialist290]

Speaking of updates, since I'll be away from the computer on Saturday, I'll probably be updating either on Friday or Sunday.

EDIT: Never mind. The update will come on Saturday as usual. It's Friday that I can't access my computer. Silly me...

[Sheep]

CSA Orders

General attack along the line. Stop the attack in Maryland.
Attack out of Kentucky and into Ohio and Indiana

To Britian
From the CSA

We need your help. Attack the US from Canada. Regain the lost territories and we shall be forever friends

[Giovanni Wine]

Ok thanks... i don't want to change anything... even though I don't remember what's in it... it shall be a "surprise-update" for me

Saluti

[Specialist290]

OOC Gio: I'll check my PM box. If they're not there (possibly deleted by mistake) I'll tell you, and you can resend 'em. (Or you can anyway if you want to add or change something.)

EDIT: I still have them, so unless you want to change or add something (as mentioned above), you won't have to resend them.

[Giovanni Wine]

To: Germany
From: Persia
(secret)
We thank you for your help in upgrading our nation and our military, the war against the Ottoman Empire have reached a stalemate thanks to you, despite the big help given to the Ottomans by the British Empire.
Persia should now take the war into Ottoman land now, as soon as a good peace agreement with the Ottoman Empire will be reached we may be able to help you in anything you may need.
Let it be cheap oil supllies our military help.(/secret)

To: Specialist290
From: Persia

I sent my orders something like a week ago... do you think I should resend them?

Saluti

[Jack_www]

To: Japan
Secret:
Soon we will be striking out at Russia. Do you at this time wish to aid us in such attack?

[Jack_www]

To: United States
From: Germany
(secret)
At this time I dont see how we can send any troop to North America to aid you in your fight against the CSA. What we are planing on doing is attack France, and then try to strike out at Britian. Let us hope that a second front in Europe will distract them enought to help you in your war against the CSA.

Orders:
Germany has not issued a formal declaration of War against France for the attepted assiantion of our King.

Start War plans pmed to moderator.
Set up a defensive line on the Eastern Front. Do not advance instead set up defensive trenches along the Eastern Border and set up defensive fortifications.