NationStates Jolt Archive

Build: 1912
Home Population: 50 million
Colonial Population: 382 million
Growth (Regular Spending): 3%
Income: 48 Production Centers, 48 Resources, 82 shipping units, 10 ocean liner units

192 Factories + 47 resources + 2.46 food resource points + 85 commerce points + 15.05 Canadian + 18.75 South African + 2 Irish + .95 Australian + 1 New Zealand point + 20 Japanese points= 384.21 points

Maintenance: 63.45

Home Social Spending: Level III-16.7
Empire Social Spending: Level I-38.2

Domestic Builds:

7 shipping unit-21

10 points to Ottoman Empire

5 points to KMT

2 points to Southern Persia

1 point for upgrading Afghanistan Infrastructure (year 1/6)

1 point to Oman

3 points for Cape-Cairo (7/12 years)
12 points for Cairo-Singapore (1/4 years)

Intelligence Agency-5 points

.86 points to Educated Blacks in South Africa

5 points for energy

Military Builds: 158

4 points for DN (0 left) (HMS Orion) (year 3/3)
4 points for DN (0 left) (HMS Monarch) (year 3/3)
4 points for DN (0 left) (HMS Conqueror) (year 3/3)
4 points for DN (0 left) (HMS Thunderer) (year 3/3)

4 points for DN (4 left) (HMS King George V) (year 2/3)
4 points for DN (4 left) (HMS Centurion) (year 2/3)
4 points for DN (4 left) (HMS Audacious) (year 2/3)
4 points for DN (4 left) (HMS Ajax) (year 2/3)

4 points for DN (8 left) (HMS Iron Duke) (year 1/3)
4 points for DN (8 left) (HMS Marlborough) (year 1/3)
4 points for DN (8 left) (HMS Benbow) (year 1/3)
4 points for DN (8 left) (HMS Emperor of India) (year 1/3)
4 points for DN (8 left) (HMS Agincourt) (year 1/3)
4 points for DN (8 left) (HMS Erin) (year 1/3)
4 points for DN (8 left) (HMS Canada) (year 1/3)

6 points for SDN (12 left) (HMS Queen Elizabeth) (year 1/3)

3 points for Fast BB (4 left) (HMS Warrior) (year 3/4)
3 points for Fast BB (4 left) (HMS Black Prince) (year 3/4)
3 points for Fast BB (4 left) (HMS Emerald) (year 3/4)
3 points for Fast BB (4 left) (HMS Impregnable) (year 3/4)
3 points for Fast BB (4 left) (HMS Defence) (year 3/4)
3 points for Fast BB (4 left) (HMS Resistance) (year 3/4)
3 points for Fast BB (4 left) (HMS Hector) (year 3/4)
3 points for Fast BB (4 left) (HMS Valiant) (year 3/4)

5 points for BC2 (10 left) (HMS ) (year 1/3)
5 points for BC2 (10 left) (HMS ) (year 1/3)
5 points for BC2 (10 left) (HMS ) (year 1/3)
5 points for BC2 (10 left) (HMS ) (year 1/3)
5 points for BC2 (10 left) (HMS ) (year 1/3)
5 points for BC2 (10 left) (HMS ) (year 1/3)
5 points for BC2 (10 left) (HMS ) (year 1/3)
5 points for BC2 (10 left) (HMS ) (year 1/3)
5 points for BC2 (10 left) (HMS ) (year 1/3)
5 points for BC2 (10 left) (HMS ) (year 1/3)
5 points for BC2 (10 left) (HMS ) (year 1/3)
5 points for BC2 (10 left) (HMS ) (year 1/3)
5 points for BC2 (10 left) (HMS ) (year 1/3)
5 points for BC2 (10 left) (HMS ) (year 1/3)
25 Light Cruisers-25 points (25/50) (year 1/2)

8 points for 1 Long Range Sub

1 point - 1 Observation Plane

6 points - Blimp research


Growth: 3%

5.9-2 factories=4 new production center (1 to India, 3 to UK)

Energy:

Have- 10 coal, 1 oil (Persia)
Need-16
Import-5 (cost 5)

After reviewing the results of the Battle of the Baltic, many in the Admiralty begin reviewing some of the Navy's plans.

Many of the Battlecrusiers planned are either scrapped or upgraded into "Fast Battleships," which are planned for use in the Mediterranean where their speed and relative strength will still be able to hold up against other Battleships.

All the other Battlecrusiers are being sold to friendly countries while a series of 20 Improved Battlecruisers are ordered for use as scouts and protectors for Colonies. Meanwhile, a whole slew of new Dreadnoughts are ordered and production of the first Superdreadnought has begun.

Massive naval builds we see.

Secret Commuque:
If need be, can the British Navy protect it's own shipping into Spain? And also, does Britain have any compunctions with others mining the other end of the English Channel. (Ergo the Spanish Northern Coast is the ass end of the English Channel I believe.)

The Mahrina Portuguesa asks if it order for battlecruisers can be changed to two of the new Improved battlecruiser type, it is of course willing to foot the bill for the extra cost.

OOC:The spanish northern coast is nowhere near the english channel...

OOC: It is if you consider that if shipping going to France or the East coast of Great Britain has to steer to the left to avoid a minefield that SPain would lay.

OOC: It is if you consider that if shipping going to France or the East coast of Great Britain has to steer to the left to avoid a minefield that SPain would lay.

OOC:
Have you looked at a map? The Spanish north coast is nowhere near the mouth of the English channel. only if you layed the minefield on the westernmost tip of the spanish coast would it have any effect on shipping going into the channel and even then very little.

OOC:Look I have my own strategies and plans. Please stop this line of correcting as it's extremelly annoying. I have my own reasons for telling the British this. Mainly things I can't tell due to gameplay and secrets. Also, I don't want a British merchant ship accidently getting off course and running into a Spanish mine, and then getting the blame by the British. I am covering my ass. That way if that does happen, I can always say that I warned all British mariners beforehand. And it's their own fault.


Also isn't the Titanic supposed to sink this month in game? And wouldn't German or Russian submarines be culprates alot more than in real life. (Though Russians are less likely as they can't go that far out to sea.

OOC: Look I have my own strategies and plans. Please stop this line of correcting as it's extremelly annoying. I have my own reasons for telling the British this. Mainly things I can't tell due to gameplay and secrets. Also, I don't want a British merchant ship accidently getting off course and running into a Spanish mine, and then getting the blame by the British. I am covering my ass. That way if that does happen, I can always say that I warned all British mariners beforehand. And it's their own fault.

Also isn't the Titanic supposed to sink this month in game? And wouldn't German or Russian submarines be culprates alot more than in real life. (Though Russians are less likely as they can't go that far out to sea.

OOC: Okay... I suppose, though the chance for British Merchantman to run into a minefield off the Spanish north coast would be pretty small. A more likely scenario would be a Portuguese ship on a short trip up the coast to France, blundering into it.

OOC: The Titanic sank in April, and I don't see why it would be blamed on anyone since I don't think a single belligerent ship has been seen in the North Atlantic.

SIC: The Spanish are asked why such an extensive minefield is needed so far away from the fronts, and also points out that minefields that would potentially interfere in British traffic would be extremely far beyond the 12 mile national coast border, and would be against all naval laws.

OOC: As a matter of fact I have no idea wtf you're trying to do, and I need you to explain it a lot more cuz it seems like youre mining the entire Bay of Biscay.

OOC: Well whether I explain it depends on Britain's loyalties. I mean I can't exactly just discuss some ideas with anyone. And TGed you.

The Greek Diplomat in London conveys his country's worries regarding the aid given to the Ottoman Empire.

Parthini;11862993']5.9-2 factories=4 new production center (1 to India, 3 to UK)


so far the only growth exported (or cleared for it) it British growth to Ireland, and that is because essentially Ireland is as closely tied to the British economy as Wales or Scotland is.

No exporting growth to India, unless I missed something. And in any case...

Parthini;11862993']
Growth (Regular Spending): 3%


Current Recessions and Economic Slow Downs
Recession in Britian.. growth reduced by - 2 1911 - 12 as industry adjusts to Indian embargo
Depression in Japan -- no growth 1911 - 13 as economic strain of 2 wars is a problem

So Britain gets only 3 production centers this turn, anyway.

Also isn't the Titanic supposed to sink this month in game? And wouldn't German or Russian submarines be culprates alot more than in real life. (Though Russians are less likely as they can't go that far out to sea.

yes, the Titantic did indeed sink. Next year the British lose another ocean liner and a lot of deaths occur then to.

So for game purposes, this year, remove 1 British ocean liner unit and the British and Americans should start some kind of investigation (as in real life)

next year both countries will need to allocate the equivilant of an escort group to the International Ice Patrol (US Coast Guard, Royal Navy Reserve)

OOC: It is if you consider that if shipping going to France or the East coast of Great Britain has to steer to the left to avoid a minefield that SPain would lay.

how many minefield points are you spending? 1 point will protect a port, 5 will mine a major passege like the English Channel, 10 would lay the equilivant of the North Sea barrage of World War I

and mines only last a year by the way (I should clarify that in the rules and will)

No exporting growth to India, unless I missed something. And in any case...





So Britain gets only 3 production centers this turn, anyway.

he already factored to loss of 2 into it

The Greek Diplomat in London conveys his country's worries regarding the aid given to the Ottoman Empire.

Greece is assured that the Aid is merely to assist the Turkish Empire in protecting its borders, and that Greece's independance will be protected.

Greece is also asked if aid for Greece would sooth problems.

I know, and I will state it when I state it in the future. Yes.

[German] Indian Ocean Fleet (based at Dar Es Salaam, a minor port)(has access to British ports)
CL Straussburg, Stralsund, Kolberg, Stettin, Stuttgart, Berlin, Munchen, Munchen, Lubeck, Hamburg, Breslau, Nurnburg, 1 ocean liner unit (functioning as supply ships), 1 shipping unit (functioning as supply ships)

France protests Britain allowing the German Navy to use its ports, stating that such an action is a violation of Britain's neutrality, and requests that Britain deny the use of its ports to warships from the German Empire and its allies.

The United Kingdom is cordially contacted in regards of the current build up of French troops in Greece, we have come to an understanding that Greece enjoys a venerable status to the Empire (as witnessed during the Balkan Wars) and thus the wishes of his majesty late king Edward were respected in regards to a punitive counter-invasion of Greece. In same line of regards we have swayed from pushing forward the treaty of San Stefano (which Greece along with many of the Balkan states is no doubt a signatory) so as not flare up past sentiments.

However, lately the neutrality of Greece has become more and more questionable, with more and more French "Advisors" being stationed within Greek territory, along with finally a declaration of war by France and the transferal of what we are told is a major expidition to Greece we remain highly concerned.

It is hoped that the very real prospect of war with Greece may be averted if his Majesty's Government can pressure the Greek government to assert it's neutrality and perhaps reduce, if not remove, any excessive forigen Manpower in the area.

Otherwise, if things escelate as feared we are afraid to inform His Majesty's government that the Wishes of his majesty the late king Edward might not be honored in the interests of peace and stability in the Balkans against forigen influence.

Greece would be greatful for any British aid.

Spain would also like to protest. BOth the United Kingdom and United States have been very good in keeping neutrality, and it saddens the SPanish people that Britain would show this kind of favor to Germany.

In Britian, Parliament pressures the government to drop the treaty defending Greece as has become part of the war (by allowing French forces to operate from there) without being attacked.

However, Parliament does pressure the government to offer guarantees to the Dutch preserving the Dutch East Indies, Aruba and the Netherlands itself from attack.

OOC
Royal Dutch (Shell Oil today) is jointly owned by the Dutch and British governments, and so is all that oil in the Dutch East Indies

Dont forget Britain has a treaty defending Belgium too

Spain assures Great Britain that it will work in the utmost to never go against Belgian Neutrality. (Which I am.)

To France:

OOC: Safehaven told me that there was no such deal with the Germans regarding India, so...

To Bulgaria:

Britain will do its utmost to pressure the Greeks to keep its neutrality.

To Greece:

Greece is informed that the treaty regarding protection of Greece is now null, as Greece has shown to be unable to continue its neutrality. However, Greece is informed that should Greece decide (soon) to break off from these favoritist actions, that Britain will consider reaffirming its treaty.

For now, Greece is informed that no aid is available to Greece, but that perhaps at a later time funds will be available.

France immediately begins pressuring the United Kingdom to stop allowing Siam to purchase warships from British shipyards when those ships are going to be used to attack French possessions in Southeast Asia (the fact that the attack is unprovoked, and that French rule has been working towards improving the lot of native Indochinese through education and social spending, is very much emphasized).

France also requests that Britain withdraw its military advisors from Siam, as keeping them there calls into queston American neutrality.

OOC: this is based on info from the Siamese thread, if I've misunderstood something let me know and I'll fix it.

France immediately begins pressuring the United Kingdom to stop allowing Siam to purchase warships from British shipyards when those ships are going to be used to attack French possessions in Southeast Asia (the fact that the attack is unprovoked, and that French rule has been working towards improving the lot of native Indochinese through education and social spending, is very much emphasized).

France also requests that Britain withdraw its military advisors from Siam, as keeping them there calls into queston American neutrality.

OOC: this is based on info from the Siamese thread, if I've misunderstood something let me know and I'll fix it.

Siam points out that there is nothing in the rules of warfare which states that a neutral country cannot build ships. In effect, France is asking Britain to turn its back on an ally and its own economic interests for nothing. Also, Siam retorts that the French record of social services is spotty (started, discontinued, and started again) and that the French are merely dispensing pallatives to the oppressed Indochinese.

Britain will withdraw all but the most important advisors from Siam, noting the French requests, but insisting that the advisors are key to British interests.

Britain also tells France that Britain sells indescriminately to all sides, similar to how the United States indescrimiately gives out loans.

Siam points out that there is nothing in the rules of warfare which states that a neutral country cannot build ships. In effect, France is asking Britain to turn its back on an ally and its own economic interests for nothing. Also, Siam retorts that the French record of social services is spotty (started, discontinued, and started again) and that the French are merely dispensing pallatives to the oppressed Indochinese.

France thanks Britain for pulling out some advisors, but as a parting blow points out the irony of Siam's statement, as France had maintained a non-aggression pact with Siam, and had promised guarantees of Siamese independence just a few years ago. It is obvious, a French diplomat notes with bitter sarcasm, that France is in the wrong for asking Britain to stop selling weapons to Siam that would be used to kill Frenchmen and Indochinese who have no quarrel with the Siamese nation.

Parthini;11883603']
To Greece:

Greece is informed that the treaty regarding protection of Greece is now null, as Greece has shown to be unable to continue its neutrality. However, Greece is informed that should Greece decide (soon) to break off from these favoritist actions, that Britain will consider reaffirming its treaty.

For now, Greece is informed that no aid is available to Greece, but that perhaps at a later time funds will be available.

This is seen as most unfortunate as the United Kingdom continues to fund the Ottoman Empire, which declared war on Rumania, allies of Greece, therefore giving Greece a legitimate Casus Belli, which cannot be ignored when the very existance of Rumania is being threatened. Greece hopes for better relationships with the United Kingdom when this dreadful war is over, especially when the United Kingdom is entrusted with the safety of many ethnic Greeks on Cyprus. A good relationship between our two countries is most favourable for both sides.

Curiously certain Portuguese diplomatic personel in London, especially those with some connection with the military, begin assuring their British collegues of Portugal's loyalty to Britain and that the United Kingdom will be seen as a friend by Portugal no matter what happens.
When the Portuguese ambassador is qustioned about this, he knows nothing about it and seems confused and slightly worried.

This is seen as most unfortunate as the United Kingdom continues to fund the Ottoman Empire, which declared war on Rumania, allies of Greece, therefore giving Greece a legitimate Casus Belli, which cannot be ignored when the very existance of Rumania is being threatened. Greece hopes for better relationships with the United Kingdom when this dreadful war is over, especially when the United Kingdom is entrusted with the safety of many ethnic Greeks on Cyprus. A good relationship between our two countries is most favourable for both sides.

Greece is assured that once the war is over, strong relations will most likely happen.

Curiously certain Portuguese diplomatic personel in London, especially those with some connection with the military, begin assuring their British collegues of Portugal's loyalty to Britain and that the United Kingdom will be seen as a friend by Portugal no matter what happens.
When the Portuguese ambassador is qustioned about this, he knows nothing about it and seems confused and slightly worried.

Britain is glad of Portugal's continued loyalty, although many wonder what could possibly happen.

The Bulgarian Representative softly reminds Rumania was declared war upon due to its violation of the Oslo Peace treaty, despite diplomatic protests by the coalition.

Another note is that Greece has not signed a formal alliance treaty with Rumania prior to declaration of war. Thus voiding their claims of a legitimate Casius Belli.

Also is the positioning of French troops prior to declaration of War in Greece, showing that Greece has not intended to commit to its claims of neutrality since the begining of the war.

Finally, the British are thanked for their efforts to make Greece to see the folly of thier treachery (they are supposed to be still paying reparations afterall), however as before stated punitive action may be taken against Greece should they decide to continue on with their treachery.

Meaning the existance of a Rumanian state won't as relatively as important.

We have always held British view in the matter in high regard, however this time we see that we are unwillingly forced into action.

Spain reminds Britain that BUlgaria declared war on Russia without Cassi Bella and that BUlgaria's arguments against the Allies have already been proven to be spurious. And that their continuing attempts are showing a pathetic will to whine as a national passtime.

OOC: what brought spain on to this?! the nature of the British-Greek-Bulgarian correspondance comes from the Balkan Wars.

I state again (OOC'ly since the British government knows this) Bulgaria has a FORMAL and FULLY LEGITIMATE alliance treaty with both Germany and Austria (meaning I requested such a treaty in their diplomatic/news thread and they agreed).

The Bulgarian give a soft, quiet and unofficial argument (since again British diplomats would know this) is that the Greek didn't have such a treaty with Rumania either now or during the Balkan wars and are expressing a slight concern over this.

Public opinion in the United Kingdom remains highly supportive of the decision to end the treaty commitment to Greece. Opinion remains firmly against entering the war.

However, some concerns regarding the power of Japan in the Pacific come up.

*A liason within the British parliament passes on a message from the Australian government stating growing concern over the escalation of war around southeast asia and the pacific. It asks if it would be possible of the admirality to send "a few" additional British warships to escort the HMAS Australia to Sydney and help strengthen the empires presence in the region.*

Australia is assured that the safety of the Dominions is of the utmost importance to the Admiralty, and that the Admiralty is considering restationing of certain ships, which will include several larger ships.

Britain and Germany have recently signed a deal.

1. Britain will hand over 2 Battlecrusiers to the Kriegsmarine in August 1912, and an addition two Battlecrusiers in August of 1913.

2. Britain will also send 20 points to Germany in 1913.

3. In exchange, the German territories of Kaiser Wilhelmsland, Bismarck Archipelago and German East Africa will be handed over to the British Empire.

However, Germany will maintain administration of these territories until the cessation of hostilities or Germany no longer sees use in holding those territories.

*signed*
Sir Edward Grey

Spain wonders if this new deal will mean that the Germans will be able to use East Africa as a military base. If so, that puts into question Great Britain's neutrality. Or is this simply another sale of a colony in these times of woe (Ergo your taking advantage of the situation to buy up realastate.) We believe these battlecruisers will be used to kill innoccent merchantmen of Spain. And find this not the right actions of a neutral. Money, yes, but engines of war is another thing completely.

Parthini;11907930']Britain and Germany have recently signed a deal.

1. Britain will hand over 2 Battlecrusiers to the Kriegsmarine in August 1912, and an addition two Battlecrusiers in August of 1913.

2. Britain will also send 20 points to Germany in 1913.

3. In exchange, the German territories of Kaiser Wilhelmsland, Bismarck Archipelago and German East Africa will be handed over to the British Empire.

However, Germany will maintain administration of these territories until the cessation of hostilities or Germany no longer sees use in holding those territories.

*signed*
Sir Edward Grey

The British Press asks pointed questions about the disposition of German soldiers in East Africa.

Meanwhile, the British banking industry points out that continued loans to the warring powers are very high risk and interest rates go up.

ooc
from now on, the British government will have to pay 1.5 points for every 1 point it loans to the any nation currently involved in the war. Obviously the costs can be passed on to the debtor.

A statement is made regarding the purchase of certain territories.

The lands purchased will remain a part of their old empires until cessation of hostilities or when those nations feel that possession of those territories is no longer useful.

Should those nations find there to be no use for those territories and hostilities continue to commence, troops from that territory will be returned to their homelands, unless they are natives in which they will begin to make up new British Garrisons.

OOC: I haven't given out any loans, btw...

1913

Production Centres: 6
- Toronto (8)
- Quebec (4)- Halifax (4)
- Vancouver (4)
- Ottowa (4)

Reasources: 33
- Regina (11)
- Montreal (5)
- Vancouver(5)
- Winnipeg (6)
- Ontario (1)
- Surplus Foodstuffs (4)

Commerce: 3

Total: 48

Expenditures:

Program Expenses:
- Defense (3.45)
8 Destroyer
6 CL
1 BC
1 Garrison
1 Militia

2 naval bases-(Halifax, St. Johns)
- Social Services (1.8)

Builds:
-3 CL 3 points (year 1/2)

Grants & Contributions:
- Military Assistance to the United Kingdom 52.75)

Growth 5%: 2.8

1913 Ireland Build

Population: 4 million
Tech Level: 4.5
Food Production: 6
Income: 4 Production Centers (2 Belfast, 1 Dublin, 1 Cork), .4 points for food, 2 shipping unit= 18.4 points

Builds:

Level III Spending-1.4

Maintainence-1

16 points to Britain

Growth: 3%-.48 (.99/1)

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5 CL-.5
1 garrison

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1913 Persia

Population: 5 million
Tech Level: 3
Food Production: 5
Income: 4 Production center (Bandar Abbas), 1 shipping unit
Aid: 2- From Britain

Build:

level 2 spending-1

Maintainence-1.95
1 Inf Corp .5
2 Reserve Inf Corp .5
1 Cav Div .25
1 Fort Div .5
2 Light Inf Brig .2

Build-1 shipping unit-3 points

Infrastructure Upgrade-1 point (year 2/3)

Growth 3%: .06 Factories (.06/1)


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1 Inf Corp
2 Reserve Inf Corp
1 Cav Div
1 Fort Div
2 Light Inf Brig

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New Zealand 1912 Builds

Population 1 million
Tech Level 4
1 prod center, 2 resources-6 points

Level 3 Spending-.3

.7 to infrastructure improvements

build 1 infantry division-4 points

2 points to Britain

Build: 1913
Home Population: 50 million
Colonial Population: 382 million
Growth (Regular Spending): 3%
Income: 51 Production Centers, 47 Resources, 89 shipping units, 9 ocean liner units

204 Factories + 47 resources (+ 2 from NC) + 2.46 food resource points + 184 commerce points + 52.75 Canadian + 18.75 South African + 16 Irish + 20 Australian + 2 New Zealand = 478.26 points

Maintenance: 64.45

Home Social Spending: Level III-16.7
Empire Social Spending: Level I-38.2

Domestic Builds:

7 shipping unit-21

5 points to KMT

5 points to Ottoman Empire

10 points to Greece

10 points to Argentina

2 points to Southern Persia

20 points to France

20 points to Germany

1 point for upgrading Afghanistan Infrastructure (year 2/6)

1 point to Oman

24 points for Production Center in India (Calcutta)

3 points for Cape-Cairo (8/12 years)
12 points for Cairo-Singapore (2/4 years)

Intelligence Agency-5 points
Separate Intel Fund-4 points

5 points for energy

.91 points to IRC

Military Builds: 158

4 points for DN (0 left) (HMS King George V) (year 3/3)
4 points for DN (0 left) (HMS Centurion) (year 3/3)
4 points for DN (0 left) (HMS Audacious) (year 3/3)
4 points for DN (0 left) (HMS Ajax) (year 3/3)

4 points for DN (4 left) (HMS Iron Duke) (year 2/3)
4 points for DN (4 left) (HMS Marlborough) (year 2/3)
4 points for DN (4 left) (HMS Benbow) (year 2/3)
4 points for DN (4 left) (HMS Emperor of India) (year 2/3)
4 points for DN (4 left) (HMS Agincourt) (year 2/3)
4 points for DN (4 left) (HMS Erin) (year 2/3)
4 points for DN (4 left) (HMS Canada) (year 2/3)

6 points for SDN (6 left) (HMS Queen Elizabeth) (year 2/3)

6 points for SDN (12 left) (HMS Warspite) (year 1/3)
6 points for SDN (12 left) (HMS Barham) (year 1/3)
6 points for SDN (12 left) (HMS Valiant) (year 1/3)

4 points for Fast BB (0 left) (HMS Warrior) (year 4/4)
4 points for Fast BB (0 left) (HMS Black Prince) (year 4/4)
4 points for Fast BB (0 left) (HMS Emerald) (year 4/4)
4 points for Fast BB (0 left) (HMS Impregnable) (year 4/4)
4 points for Fast BB (0 left) (HMS Defence) (year 4/4)
4 points for Fast BB (0 left) (HMS Resistance) (year 4/4)
4 points for Fast BB (0 left) (HMS Hector) (year 4/4)
4 points for Fast BB (0 left) (HMS Valiant) (year 4/4)

5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS ) (year 2/3)
5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS ) (year 2/3)
5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS ) (year 2/3)
5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS ) (year 2/3)
5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS ) (year 2/3)
5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS ) (year 2/3)
5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS ) (year 2/3)
5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS ) (year 2/3)
5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS ) (year 2/3)
5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS ) (year 2/3)

25 Light Cruisers-25 points (50/50) (year 2/2)

20 Light Cruisers-20 points (40/40) (year 1/2)

1 Escort Flotilla (Ice Patrol)-4 points

2 Destroyer Flotillas-12 points

Marine Brigade (Shanghai)-2 points
Garrison Unit (New Caledonia)-2 points
Garrison Unit (Tanzania)-3 points

1 Blimp Unit-2 points

Research ASW Warfare- 12 points

Growth: 3%

9.7-2 factories=10 new production center

Energy:

Have- 10 coal, 1 oil (Persia)
Need-16
Import-5 (cost 5)

The interim Portuguese Military Governemnt enquires on the progress of the Marinha Portuguesa's warship orders (2 armoured cruisers and 2 improved battlecruisers).

The interim Portuguese Military Governemnt enquires on the progress of the Marinha Portuguesa's warship orders (2 armoured cruisers and 2 improved battlecruisers).

The Admiralty informs Portugal that the ships ordered are being going well underway. (Basically, I haven't changed anything.)

Crown Prince Ferdinand of Rumania, and his wife, Crown Princess Marie Alexandra Victoria of Rumania (formerly Princess Marie of Edinburgh), arrive in Britain after spending several months in Italy and France, in order to raise money for the Rumanian Government-in-Exile. They make their cause as public as possible, attending public functions, making apperances before the Court and Parliament in London, and speaking with prominent citizens.

They are accompanied by several officers and men of the Rumanian Army who have been detailed as a public bodyguard, as well as several less obtrusive bodyguards and attendants.

The Rumanian Royal family is well met and are invited to many events with King George.

Meanwhile, events in the Indian Ocean have sparked outrage. Debate in Parliament reaches an all-time high as sides debate Japan and Siam's actions. How can the British Empire keep any sort of respect if a small buffer state has asserted its expansion?

The Anti-Japanese faction, led by First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill, has infuriatingly demanded the withdrawl of the Japanese from the Indian Ocean. The success of the Asians in the East for many has sparked ideas of Indians, Persians and Burmese getting bad ideas of independance and all that. This, compounded with fears coming from both Australia and the Viceroyalty in India, has provided a strong anti-Japanese sentiment in Parliament.

Besides, many state, if the Japanese can defeat the French in Asia, why not the Dutch? And after that, then what? Churchill, among others, demands a stop to this unwarrented, yellow aggression.

Demands call for Japanese and Siamese withdrawl of the occupied French colonies in, or bordering the Indian Ocean. A warning that Britain also holds most of the trade going into Japan is also pointed out.

At the same time, 3 Dreadnoughts and various escorts head towards Singapore for temporary stationing.

France responds to recent British actions by stating, unsurprisingly, its support for the British call for Japanese and Siamese military forces to leave occupied French colonies in and along the Indian Ocean. Prime Minister Reynaud states that France will accept British stewardship of French India, Madagascar, and France's Indian Ocean territories until the end of the war, or until such time as France is able to reassert control over the territories in question (whichever occurs first).

The Italians are quietly informed that they should also accept British stewardship of Madagascar for the time being.

Spain shows full support for the British on this move. The barbaric Japanese and traitorious Siamese would be wise to do as the British state in this event. However, some incentives for Britain are given.

(Means check your TG)

German troops have begun taking over the job of garrisoning Pondicherry for the wars duration, it is also pointed out that the British are still the Empire upon which the sun never sets, not the Germans, Siamese or Japanese, and as such the British have little to worry about, especially from their friends in Germany.

Russian diplomats quietly point out that if Germany and Japan win the war, what is to stop them from building up their navies and taking on the United Kingdom?

Without France and Russia to keep Germany and Japan in check, they would be unfettered to spend massive amounts of money on a naval building program and challenge the British for domination of the seas. After all, Japan has shown that it desires even more territory and resources in the East and Germany continues to expand its empire at an alarming rate.

Britain is informed that while no Japanese troops are present in the Indian Ocean, Japan respects Britain's possesions in Asia and will respect them.

Japan also informs Britain that the Dutch are a fine source of oil, and a war with the dutch would most likely mean a war with Brtain and quite possibly America, something Japan does not wish ever.

Russia's size never made Japan turn from attacking it. What makes them trustworthy enough to not attack the DUtch, and then make more excuses how they mean the British no harm?

In Parliament, many discuss the current events of the East. Even though it seems that the Siamese-Japanese Bloc is withdrawing back to the Pacific, many back home and in the Raj continue to fear the "Yellow Threat."

In Parliament, many discuss the now defunct Anglo-Japanese Alliance and Parliament finds that Japan's aggression and expansion is unsuitable. Parliament decides to let the Alliance expire.

At the same time, they also agree to cancel the deal with Siam allowing Siam to build warships in British docks. Britons feel that Siam has proven to be self-sustaning and that building ships for it is no longer necissary.

Parliament also approves the training of two police units for India to suppress "un-British" ideas among the Indian people.

After hearing protests from many of the Indian upper classes and the Viceroy, Parliament passes a bill through concerning Indian self Government. The 1913 Government of India Bill allows for a Diarchy in India with an elected Indian Body in each of the major provinces, sharing rule and monitoring the actions of the appointed government there. It is hoped that this bill will help Indians with self Government and pave the way for Dominionhood.

Siam, noting that the British have violated the 1911 Anglo-Siamese Pact (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11781784&postcount=218) by first pulling out its advisors and then denying Siam access to British shipyards, declares the pact null and void. Immediately, Siam closes down any sections of the Capetown-Singapore railroad already built in Siam.

Edit: removed treaty offer as other options seem tempting.

Parthini;11975495']In Parliament, many discuss the current events of the East. Even though it seems that the Siamese-Japanese Bloc is withdrawing back to the Pacific, many back home and in the Raj continue to fear the "Yellow Threat."

In Parliament, many discuss the now defunct Anglo-Japanese Alliance and Parliament finds that Japan's aggression and expansion is unsuitable. Parliament decides to let the Alliance expire.

At the same time, they also agree to cancel the deal with Siam allowing Siam to build warships in British docks. Britons feel that Siam has proven to be self-sustaning and that building ships for it is no longer necissary.

Parliament also approves the training of two police units for India to suppress "un-British" ideas among the Indian people.

Japan issues protests, and intends to try to renew the alliance at a later date

Siam, noting that the British have violated the 1911 Anglo-Siamese Pact (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11781784&postcount=218) by first pulling out its advisors and then denying Siam access to British shipyards, declares the pact null and void. Immediately, Siam closes down any sections of the Capetown-Singapore railroad already built in Siam. .

In Britian, business interests scream bloody murder at the government for breaking an agreement for no good reasoon and risking relations with a heretofore friendly Siam. Especially when significant amounts of private as well as government capital have been invested in the Cape to Singapore railway project. A vote of no confidence is threatened when friendly MPs side with those interest, a vote that would bring down the government and force elections.

Moderate voices urge the government to reconsider while British business interests encourage the Siamese to rethink their actions as well.

Siam makes it clear that it is very willing to negotiate over continued British control of the railroad, but will not tolerate being treated as a puppet to be pushed around at British whim.

Note: This is for later, but just to confirm it while Siam goes away.

Second Anglo-Siamese Accords (Treaty of Hat Yai)

1. Siam returns all British Railroads siezed by Siam to Britain.
2. Siam give Britain 5 points a year for 4 years.
3. Britain cedes the Shan State to Siam. (The hex with the fist on it in Burma http://files.photojerk.com/dumelow/asia.PNG)
4. Britain and Siam sign a 10 year non-agression pact.

Spain is afraid it must push it's sell date of secret locations to 1916. A year later. THis is for political reasons. Spain doesn't see this is detrimental, and will pull through to reward Britain for it's support. Unless Civil Disturbances start.

(Ergo what we talked about goes through a year later. And that it'll go through as long as I don't teeter on the brink of Civil War.)

Heir to the throne Karl I arrives in the UK with little fan-fair to discuss, among other items, the future of Greece and its relationship with the UK and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Among the proposals is that if Greece fails to sign the Great War treaty that Austro-Hungary establishes a new Grecian gov’t on the mainland under AHE and British (if they so desire) spheres of influence.

Britain descreetly agrees with Austria's proposal. Britain renounced its treaty to protect the independance of Greece and has decided that the Balkans are too much trouble than they are worth. However, if Austria would be willing and able to civilly keep the Balkans in peace, then Britain would be willing to support it.

Parthini;11993506']Britain descreetly agrees with Austria's proposal. Britain renounced its treaty to protect the independance of Greece and has decided that the Balkans are too much trouble than they are worth. However, if Austria would be willing and able to civilly keep the Balkans in peace, then Britain would be willing to support it.

The Austro-Hungarian Empire, Karl I especially, thanks the British government for their cooperation and understanding in this matter. Britain is furthermore assured that more conflicts in the Balkans would only prove to be dangerous to the stability of the AHE and therefore it is in the best interest of the AHE to keep civility in the Balkans.

Karl I also wishes to suggest a non-aggression pact between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the United Kingdom to assure continued peaceful relations between the two empires.

A delegation from South Africa approaches certain high-ranking Cabinet ministers about the possible transfer of control of Basutoland (Lesotho) and Swaziland to the Union of South Africa.

In July, the Treaty of Arlington was signed, following much relief in Britain. Although there was nearly no support for joining the war on either side, some feared the actions of the Siamese and Japanese, especially following the cancellation of the alliances. However, even amidst the relief, there was still some bitter feelings.

Many Conservative MPs in Parliament had begun to criticize the Prime Minister's handling of the Siamese Crisis and the letting of Russia and France gain control of most of the Middle East. Other complaints about how Asquith had been in office so long flowed into the arguement. Some had been discussing with some of the moderates about a vote of no confidence to remove him, and the raging Liberals out of power.

In September, in the opening sessions of Parliament, PM Asquith announced his resignation. He stated that he felt that his time as Prime Minister was over and that it was time for someone else to take the reins.

His successor, it turned out, was the son of the Great Liberal Prime Minister of the 19th Century, Herbert Gladstone. After an interesting time as Secretary of Home Affairs, Gladstone took a few years in South Africa as Governor-General. However, he has returned to England following his nomination, hoping to be as accomplished as his esteemed father.

British cavalry units continue to fight Omani tribesmen all through 1913 and 1914 in what are mostly patrol actions and occasional raids.

British casualties are minor, only about 1,000 in all, while around 10,000 tribal warriors become casualties (mostly dead or dying of wounds)

Australia desires to know how the new Prime Minister of the glorious british empire intends to protect the favoured pacific dominion from the now stronger "Yellow Peril" (ooc: Japan and Siam).

OOC - How much aid were you giving me and how many ships am I buying?

In early 1914, following discussions with the King and various MPs, as well as the Viceroy and other Indian leaders, Parliament comes up with another bill concerning India.

The Bill allows for the creation of an Indian Nobility who swear alliegance to the King of England. Each Prince would be allowed to retain sovreignty over his individual state, however, his state would be part of a new Indian Confederation of sorts, of which all of the new Indian Lords would be a part of the new Indian House of Lords. New positions would also be created, with many Anglo Lordships being created to "assist" the Indians in self-government. The new House of Lords would act as a Parliament for the Raj, and would have similar roles to that of the British Parliament, although not as powerful. Yet. Also, a House of Commons is still a far away thought. Many believe that it will take at least another generation before Indians are ready for true self-government.

It is hoped that this new Indian House of Lords would be another step towards Indian Self-Government.

Anglo-Russian Accord of 1914

1. Russia agrees to withdraw all soldiers from Basra in by June 30th.
2. Britain agrees to protect Russian shipping in the Indian Ocean (Includes Red Sea to Suez, to the Cape of Good Hope, to the Straits of Molucca, to Australia)
3. Britain and Russia agree to keep all soldiers out of Basra unless the other agrees.
4. Britain and Russia will both give Basra 2 points of aid so that it can purchase a shipping unit and train an independant light infantry Brigade.
5. Britain and Russia set their spheres of influence as

Russia: North Persia, Armenia, Baghdad, with influence in Kurdistan.
Britain: Afghanistan, South Persia, Tibet with influence in Saudi Arabia.

Basra will be neutral and under neither sphere.

The Russian government signs the agreement.

Japan inquires about the possibility of purchasing several Battlecruisers from the Great Britain.

Japan inquires about the possibility of purchasing several Battlecruisers from the Great Britain.

Britain wishes to know how many BCs Japan wanted to build?

Spain would like to purchase 2 Light Cruisers from the United Kingdom. Starting in 1915. Payment would be immediete.

Parthini;12023494']Britain wishes to know how many BCs Japan wanted to build?

Japan was interested in buying pre-existing Battlecruisers (BC1's), and perhaps Armored Cruisers

The Netherlands would like to buy two super dreadnoughts. The first payment of the super dreadnoughts would occur next year, 1915.

OOC: I already told you how I was going to pay.
1915- 9 points
1916- 15 points
1917- 12 points

Japan was interested in buying pre-existing Battlecruisers (BC1's), and perhaps Armored Cruisers

OOC: Yeah, sorry. By build I meant buy.

In April, with Grand National Assembly meeting Ankara, President Kemel calls for dissolution of the Sultanate and to create a true republic. His call was meant with mixed reactions from the applause from his supporters to outright uproar from the supporters of the Sultan, it reached to the point where the two factions exchange insults and at point a few of the deputies fire their pistols at each other. When order finally was restore in the Assembly, Kemel and his supporters force all the deputies to vote on the matter, and Kemel supporters got a number of key Young Turk ministers to vote on their side after compelling them to vote for what’s right for Turkey for the stake of stability. With that, the Act was passed and the proclamation of the republic was the abolishment of the powers of the Ottoman Dynasty which had ruled since 1218, and ordering the last members of the dynasty to leave the country, on April 12,1914.

All that was left of the Ottoman Empire was the Khailfah in Istanbul, the Khaif was Abdul Mejid II, and he was powerless and just remnant of a bygone era. As for the members of the Osman ex royal family, most of them fled to Britain seeking asylums.

British India, May through October, 1914

When news of the abolishment of the Ottoman Empire and the deportation of the Ottoman Royal Family with the exception of Sultan Abdul Mejid II reaches India there is great public outcry among India’s Muslim population (which makes up one quarter of British India’s total population), many of whom had been quietly unhappy for some time at the prospect that the aftereffects of the Great War might bring an end to the Sultan and the spiritual leadership that he exercised over the world’s Muslims. Local notables form caliphate committees and pour petitions into the offices of the British authorities, claiming inaccurately, that Britain has an obligation to protect caliphate. The chief Muslim political organization, the Muslim League, sends a deputation to see the Prime Minister and Secretary of State on the matter of preserving the Caliph.

What is more worrying, Ghandi decides to throw his and Congress's support behind the movement, seeing an opportunity to build bridges between Hindus and Muslims and embarrass the British authorities. The Indian public is deeply uneasy owing to the losses of the Persian flu epidemic (Gandhi using it as an example of Britain's moral unfitness to rule India), and the unrest quickly spreads as more grievances are voiced.

There are also reports of unrest in the Sunni areas of Muslim Afghanistan.

The greatly alarmed Raj urges the British Government to use its influence and power to preserve the Caliphate in Istanbul and to protect the Sultan, warning that to do otherwise would risk alienating a large group of Indians who had been notably loyal to the Crown. Robert Crewe-Milnes, the Secretary of State for India, writes a letter to the British Prime Minister: "By doing nothing we run too great a risk of throwing grave disorder into the Mohammedan world."

Japan was interested in buying as many as 10 Battlecruisers, and a similar number of armored cruisers if possible

British India, May through October, 1914

When news of the abolishment of the Ottoman Empire and the deportation of the Ottoman Royal Family with the exception of Sultan Abdul Mejid II reaches India there is great public outcry among India’s Muslim population (which makes up one quarter of British India’s total population), many of whom had been quietly unhappy for some time at the prospect that the aftereffects of the Great War might bring an end to the Sultan and the spiritual leadership that he exercised over the world’s Muslims. Local notables form caliphate committees and pour petitions into the offices of the British authorities, claiming inaccurately, that Britain has an obligation to protect caliphate. The chief Muslim political organization, the Muslim League, sends a deputation to see the Prime Minister and Secretary of State on the matter of preserving the Caliph.

What is more worrying, Ghandi decides to throw his and Congress's support behind the movement, seeing an opportunity to build bridges between Hindus and Muslims and embarrass the British authorities. The Indian public is deeply uneasy owing to the losses of the Persian flu epidemic (Gandhi using it as an example of Britain's moral unfitness to rule India), and the unrest quickly spreads as more grievances are voiced.

There are also reports of unrest in the Sunni areas of Muslim Afghanistan.

The greatly alarmed Raj urges the British Government to use its influence and power to preserve the Caliphate in Istanbul and to protect the Sultan, warning that to do otherwise would risk alienating a large group of Indians who had been notably loyal to the Crown. Robert Crewe-Milnes, the Secretary of State for India, writes a letter to the British Prime Minister: "By doing nothing we run too great a risk of throwing grave disorder into the Mohammedan world."

relevent historical issue
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khilafat_Movement

Meanwhile, Gandhi is now in India and Gandhi founds an ashram on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India and called it Satyagrah Ashram (also known as Sabarmati Ashram). There lodged twenty five men and women who took vows of truth, celibacy, ahimsa, nonpossession, control of the palate, and service of the Indian people.

ooc
a year early, but things have happened in India sooner with the war and all. When things get more exciting, an Indian Nationalist Thread will be started

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Independence_Movement
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahatma_Gandhi#Fighting_for_Indian_Independence_.281916.E2.80.931945.29

Build: 1914
Home Population: 50 million
Colonial Population: 382 million
Growth (Regular Spending): 3%
Income: 52 Production Centers, 52 Resources, 96 shipping units, 9 ocean liner units

208 Factories + 67 resources + 2.46 food resource points + 99 commerce + 21.2 South Africa + 16 Ireland + 5.5 New Zealand + 20 Australia + 24.75 Canada + 9 China + 3 Greece + 2 Netherlands + 6 Russia + 5 Siam (year ¼), 3 = 491.91 points

Maintenance: 56.65

Home Social Spending: Level III-16.7
Empire Social Spending: Level I-38.9

379.66 left

Domestic Builds:

7 shipping unit-21

5 points to KMT

8 points to Turkey

7 points to Greece

2 points to Basra

1 point for upgrading Afghanistan Infrastructure (year 3/6)

1 point to Oman

24 points for Indian Production Center

3 points for Cape-Cairo (9/12 years)
12 points for Cairo-Singapore (3/4 years)

Upgrade African infrastructure-14 points (year 1/3)
Upgrade Pacific infrastructure-.2 point (year 1/3)

Intelligence Agency-5 points
Separate Intel Fund-4 points

5 points for energy

.46 points to IRC

291 left

Military Builds:

4 points for DN (4 left) (HMS Iron Duke) (year 3/3)
4 points for DN (4 left) (HMS Marlborough) (year 3/3)
4 points for DN (4 left) (HMS Benbow) (year 3/3)
4 points for DN (4 left) (HMS Emperor of India) (year 3/3)
4 points for DN (4 left) (HMS Agincourt) (year 3/3)
4 points for DN (4 left) (HMS Erin) (year 3/3)
4 points for DN (4 left) (HMS Canada) (year 3/3)

6 points for SDN (0 left) (HMS Queen Elizabeth) (year 3/3)

6 points for SDN (6 left) (HMS Warspite) (year 2/3)
6 points for SDN (6 left) (HMS Barham) (year 2/3)
6 points for SDN (6 left) (HMS Valiant) (year 2/3)

6 points for SDN (12 left) (HMS Malaya) (year 1/3)
6 points for SDN (12 left) (HMS Royal Oak) (year 1/3)
6 points for SDN (12 left) (HMS Royal Sovereign) (year 1/3)
6 points for SDN (12 left) (HMS Revenge) (year 1/3)
6 points for SDN (12 left) (HMS Resolution) (year 1/3)
6 points for SDN (12 left) (HMS Ramillies) (year 1/3)

5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS Invincible) (year 3/3)
5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS Indomitable) (year 3/3)
5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS Inflexible) (year 3/3)
5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS Indefatigable) (year 3/3)
5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS New Zealand) (year 3/3)
5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS Lion) (year 3/3)
5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS Princess Royal) (year 3/3)
5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS Queen Mary) (year 3/3)
5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS Tiger) (year 3/3)
5 points for BC2 (5 left) (HMS Leopard) (year 3/3)

20 Light Cruisers-20 points (40/40) (year 2/2)
10 Light Cruisers-10 points (10/20) (year ½)
13 Heavy Cruisers-26 points (26/52) (year ½)

2 long range submarine flotilla-16 points
2 minesweeper Flotilla-4 points
1 seaplane carrier-2 points

1 Fighter Unit-3 points
1 Scout Plane Unit-1 point

1 Coastal Defense Unit (Singapore)-3 points
2 Flak Divisions-4 points
3 police units-6 points

Tank Research-12 points (12/24) (year ½)
Seaplane Carrier Research-6 points

Upgrade to Motorized:
2 HQs-8 points
9 Infantry Corps-18 points

Growth: 3%

9.7-2 factories=10 new production center

India 11 resources + 1 production centre=.54/1

Energy:

Have- 10 coal, 3 oil (Persia)
Need-18
Import-5 (cost 5)

With a new government in place, Japan again approaches Britain about the possibility of reneing the Anglo-Japanese alliance and strengthening ties

The various exiled members of the nearly bankrupt Osmanlis Royal Family settle into London and begin lobbying the British Government for an annual allotment so that the family can continue to live in the style it has grown accustomed to (ooc: .5 of a point).

Meanwhile the Osmanlis’ creditors demand that the British Government pay the families colossal debt (ooc: 1.5 points) as the family is unable to and the Turkish Republic refuses.

Prime Minister Gladstone denies the request of the Osmanli family. However, rather than leave them on the street, he approaches King George about the situation.

After several days of discussion and correspondance with the Viceroy of India, King George announces to Abdul Mejid Osmanli that Britain intends to name him Lord of Lahore and the surrounding estates and set him up as a Prince there, entitled to a 21 gun salute. There, it is hoped that he can set up a lifestyle similar to that of what he enjoyed. He is also pointed towards the Nizam of Hyderabad, who may be able to assist him fiscally.

The Russian diplomat to England quietly asks them not to renew their alliance with Japan.

"After all," he says, "This is the nation that viciously stabbed Russia in the back while we were fighting for our lives against the Germans and broke a non-aggression pact with France. They cannot be trusted. In addition, they have clearly shown that they wish to bring all of China under their sway. If they were to ever again attempt to attack the Empire of China, we would be honor bound to intervene, as we have a standing mutual defense treaty with them. This could possibly bring our two great nations into conflict and I do not believe that either of our governments would wish that. "

He also seeks to reassure Britain on several other key matters.

"Russia has no wish to expand southward. The Accord signed only a few short months ago by our two governments will be upheld. And in the interests of preventing renewed civil war in China and preserving peace Russia would be willing to sign a treaty with the British and Republic governments assuring that we would not aid in any aggressive action against the Republic of China. However, we would be prepared to defend our allies if the Republic were to launch an assualt against them and would expect that the British cease support if the Republicans launch a war of aggression. "

"Of course, such a treaty would also be dependent on Britain and its decision whether or not to renew its alliance with the Japanese Empire."

With a new government in place, Japan again approaches Britain about the possibility of reneing the Anglo-Japanese alliance and strengthening ties

A large number of advisors in the British government, and outside of it, recommend publically against this. The consensus that a war between the Americans and Japanese is not an unlikely event, and such a war if the British Empire was allied to the Japanese would place the British Empire in an extremely uncomfortable, in fact, a dangerous position.

In fact a growing number of advisors are recommending that the policy of splendid isolationism from the affairs and wars of Europe remain in place.

Parthini;12033278']Prime Minister Gladstone denies the request of the Osmanli family. However, rather than leave them on the street, he approaches King George about the situation.

After several days of discussion and correspondance with the Viceroy of India, King George announces to Abdul Mejid Osmanli that Britain intends to name him Lord of Lahore and the surrounding estates and set him up as a Prince there, entitled to a 21 gun salute. There, it is hoped that he can set up a lifestyle similar to that of what he enjoyed. He is also pointed towards the Nizam of Hyderabad, who may be able to assist him fiscally.

The Osmanli family eagerly agrees to the British offer and thanks King George for his Governments generosity and support.

However, within the family and its remaining circle of court functionaries debate rages as to whether Caliph Abdul Mejid II, rather then Abdul Hamid II, Mehmed V, or Mehmed VI, should be the one to receive the title "Lord of Lahore." In actuality neither Abdul Hamid II, Mehmed V, nor Mehmed VI really cares about Abdul Mejid II receiving it and the controversy is entirely the work of the various advisers and court parasites that have followed the Osmanli family into exile.

Abdul Hamid II meanwhile continuously annoys his British handlers with his constant fear of being assassinated by either his court enemies, Turkish Republicans, or vengeful Armenian Nationalists. He insists on maintaining his impressive compliment of bodyguards and tasters, as well as the eunuch who takes the first puff of every cigarette he wants to smoke.

Officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs familiar with Ottoman Court politics shake their heads, sigh, and opinion that King George and Prime Minister Gladstone should just ignore the families various squabbles.

In the meantime the Osmanli family prepares to embark for India in early 1915 (the sooner they arrive the sooner they can meet with the Nizam of Hyderabad and settle their debts). Abdul Mejid II makes clear his intent to follow once the Turkish Republic abolishes the Caliph in Istanbul.

Spain watches the issue with Japan, and hopes that Great Britain ceases any positive relations, but it doens't comment on it.

Instead, Spain only sends a request for 2 Light Cruisers to be built for Spain.

Spain is allowed to construct two Light Cruisers for itself.

Japan is politely informed that Britain has no intention of renewing the old Alliance. However, Japan is told that Britain would be willing to return to cordial relations with the Japanese Empire.

Russia is assured that Britain will not support any agressive action against Imperial China, and is glad to gain the assurance from Russia.

Spain thanks the British for allowing them to improve their navy, but states they will have to start the construction of these ships in 1916. Since Spain is starting to deliberations to become a neutral power in similarities to Belgium, Spain requests that Great Britain help to maintain that neutrality and help Spain remain a proper neutral like Belgium has for a century.

Parthini;12037148']Spain is allowed to construct two Light Cruisers for itself.

Japan is politely informed that Britain has no intention of renewing the old Alliance. However, Japan is told that Britain would be willing to return to cordial relations with the Japanese Empire.

Russia is assured that Britain will not support any agressive action against Imperial China, and is glad to gain the assurance from Russia.

Japan again asks about the issue of Battlecruisers or Armored Cruisers

Queen Marie Alexandra Victoria of Rumania, formerly Princess Marie of Edinburgh, sends a letter to Britain, politely asking that the nation of Rumania be considered a permenant neutral, and that Britain protect it's neutrality in any future conflict in Eastern Europe, as it does with Belgium, Turkey, or the Republic of China. In her letter, she emphasizes her relationship with King George IV, her uncle and the supreme wish that she and her husband have for peace for their nation.

The United Kingdom is approached for the possibility of a loan of 3 points in 1915.

Rumania is informed that although Rumania has generally tried to remain neutral, this scuffle with Buglaria has shown Britain that Rumania may be too involved to have true neutrality. If Rumania will take a more neutral and less interferal approach to its foreign affairs, Britain will be more willing to help.

OOC: It doesn't help that you are landlocked either.

IC: Bulgaria is informed to approach Canada about such an offer.

Australia desires to know how the new Prime Minister of the glorious british empire intends to protect the favoured pacific dominion from the now stronger "Yellow Peril" (ooc: Japan and Siam).

OOC: Sorry for forgetting this.

IC: Australia is informed that Britain plans to set up extensive defenses at Singapore, and plans to keep a few Capital ships in the area to ensure that the "Yellow Peril" won't encroach upon British lands.

Also, closer ties with America, whose Pacific Fleet is becoming steadily stronger are being created.

1914 Ireland Build

Population: 4 million
Tech Level: 4.5
Food Production: 6
Income: 4 Production Centers (2 Belfast, 1 Dublin, 1 Cork), .4 points for food, 2 shipping unit= 18.4 points

Builds:

Level III Spending-1.4

Maintainence-1

16 points to Britain

Growth: 3%-.48 (.47/1)

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5 CL-.5
1 garrison

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1914 Persia

Population: 5 million
Tech Level: 3
Food Production: 5
Income: 2 Production center (Bandar Abbas), 2 shipping units

Build:

level 2 spending-1

Maintainence-1.95
1 Inf Corp .5
2 Reserve Inf Corp .5
1 Cav Div .25
1 Fort Div .5
2 Light Inf Brig .2

1 point to resource exploitation

Growth 3%: .06 Factories (.18/1)


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1 Inf Corp
2 Reserve Inf Corp
1 Cav Div
1 Fort Div
2 Light Inf Brig

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New Zealand 1914 Builds

Population 1 million
Tech Level 4
1 prod center, 2 resources-6 points

Level 3 Spending-.3

Maintenance-.25

5.5 points to Britain

Growth 3%: .50/1

1915 Ireland Build

Population: 4 million
Tech Level: 4.5
Food Production: 6
Income: 4 Production Centers (2 Belfast, 1 Dublin, 1 Cork), .4 points for food, 2 shipping unit= 10.4 points

Builds:

Level III Spending-1.4

Maintainence-1

8 points to Britain

Growth: 3%-.48 (.47/1)

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5 CL-.5
1 garrison

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1915 Persia

Population: 5 million
Tech Level: 4
Food Production: 5
Income: 2 Production center (Bandar Abbas), 2 shipping units

Build:

level 3 spending-1.5

Maintainence-1.95
1 Inf Corp .5
2 Reserve Inf Corp .5
1 Cav Div .25
1 Fort Div .5
2 Light Inf Brig .2

.5 point to general improvements

Growth 3%: .06 Factories (.18/1)


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1 Inf Corp
2 Reserve Inf Corp
1 Cav Div
1 Fort Div
2 Light Inf Brig

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New Zealand 1915 Builds

Population 1 million
Tech Level 4
1 prod center, 2 resources-4 points

Level 3 Spending-.3

Maintenance-.25

3.5 points to Britain

Growth 3%: .50/1

A group of South Africans representing the Union of South Africa once again contacts the British government on the issue of purchasing aircraft for the Union. They remind the British government that last year, South Africa contributed a large amount to the British government (OOC: 21 points).

OOC: Since I've been asking for a while, and I have either been rejected or ignored, if I am ignored/rejected this time, I believe the South African people will be rather upset. And then the radicals like Barry Hertzog will be able to exploit that.

Parthini;12042565']OOC: Sorry for forgetting this.

IC: Australia is informed that Britain plans to set up extensive defenses at Singapore, and plans to keep a few Capital ships in the area to ensure that the "Yellow Peril" won't encroach upon British lands.

Also, closer ties with America, whose Pacific Fleet is becoming steadily stronger are being created.

ooc: np

*These assurances calm the Australian representives noticably. They go on to discreetly suggesting that on top of these measures the empire may also consider other actions as well, such as resisting tempations to provide the inferior asians with superior british vessels in exchange for 'petty cash'. They also suggest that it might also be a good idea to acquire more pacific possessions from distant europian powers on behalf of Australia.*

A group of South Africans representing the Union of South Africa once again contacts the British government on the issue of purchasing aircraft for the Union. They remind the British government that last year, South Africa contributed a large amount to the British government (OOC: 21 points).

OOC: Since I've been asking for a while, and I have either been rejected or ignored, if I am ignored/rejected this time, I believe the South African people will be rather upset. And then the radicals like Barry Hertzog will be able to exploit that.

OOC: I remember at least trying to talk with you about why you needed bombers.

IC: Britain wants to know what kind of Aircraft South Africa is interested in puchasing.

Parthini;12045499']OOC: I remember at least trying to talk with you about why you needed bombers.

IC: Britain wants to know what kind of Aircraft South Africa is interested in puchasing.

OOC: I wanted bombers because they make it so I can drop bombs on ground targets. However, I guess I'll just take Fighters for now.

IC:
We would wish to purchase a Fighter group. We believe this is in the best interest of the Empire because with a Fighter Group in South Africa, paid for by South Africa and manned by South Africans, the Empire would have a sizeable air force to help protect British posessions in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Britain approves the sale and is in fact pleased that the South Africans are taking an interest in aviation.

Crown Prince Karl I quietly but urgently approaches contacts he has made in the British during his frequent trips to the United Kingdom. He quickly informs them that Emperor Franz Josef has been the driving force behind the instances of violence in what was Serbia and that while no large-scale actions have been undertook, a growing number of military and political leaders feel that the Serbs must be dealt with one way or another lest they cause more problems in the future. While he has no concrete ideas on how the British gov’t could help, he suggests that the British gov’t help move a large amount of Serbs to its colonies such as South Africa to prevent them from being killed. Not all of them must be moved, Karl points out, just enough to convince those in the Imperium’s government that they are no longer a threat.

Ooc: whether or not what Karl says is true is rather subjective as making the problem look worse than it is would certainly help his cause.

Build: 1915
Home Population: 50 million
Colonial Population: 382 million
Growth (Regular Spending): 3%
Income: 53 Production Centers, 65 Resources, 104 shipping units, 9 ocean liner units

212 Factories + 65 resources + 2.46 food resource points + 105 commerce + 3.5 New Zealand + 8 Ireland + 21.2 South Africa + 20 Australia + 23 Canada + 5 Siam (year 2/4) = 465.16 points

Maintenance: 68.55

Home Social Spending: Level III-16.7
Empire Social Spending: Level I-40

Domestic Builds:

35 shipping unit-35 points
2 Ocean Liner-6 points (year 1/2)

25 points to KMT

10 points to Turkey

6 points to Greece

1 point for upgrading Afghanistan Infrastructure (year 4/6)

1 point to Oman

6 points to Hejaz

4 points to Nejd

24 points for Indian Production Center
24 points for Egyptian Production Center

3 points for Cape-Cairo (10/12 years)
12 points for Cairo-Singapore (4/4 years)

Upgrade Caribbean infrastructure-.5 points

Intelligence Agency-5 points
Separate Intel Fund-10 points

5 points for energy

Military Builds:

6 points for SDN (0 left) (HMS Warspite) (year 3/3)
6 points for SDN (0 left) (HMS Barham) (year 3/3)
6 points for SDN (0 left) (HMS Valiant) (year 3/3)

6 points for SDN (6 left) (HMS Malaya) (year 2/3)
6 points for SDN (6 left) (HMS Royal Oak) (year 2/3)
6 points for SDN (6 left) (HMS Royal Sovereign) (year 2/3)
6 points for SDN (6 left) (HMS Revenge) (year 2/3)
6 points for SDN (6 left) (HMS Resolution) (year 2/3)
6 points for SDN (6 left) (HMS Ramillies) (year 2/3)

10 Light Cruisers-10 points (20/20) (year 2/2)
13 Heavy Cruisers-26 points (52/52) (year 2/2)
7 Heavy Cruisers-14 points (14/27) (year ½)
4 Seaplane Carriers-6 points/2 Ocean Liners

Tank research-12 points (24/24) (year 2/2)

Supply Unit (Air Depot, Britain)-4 points
2 Seaplane Bomber Units-8 points

4 Motorized Corps (Indian)-24 points

4 Forts (India)-4 points (year 1/5)

Growth: 2%

4.1-4 factories=1 center exported to India

India 10 resources + 2 production centre=.82/1

Energy:

Have- 10 coal, 3 oil (Persia)
Need-18
Import-5 (cost 5)

After a series of reports hit the Admiralty and other military posts regarding drastic reductions in recruitment, many begin to consider their options.

At last, the Admiralty announces the creation of the Naval Reserve. It is estimated that there are many petitions for the Reserve spots, and it is hoped that the Naval Reserve can be filled with personnel whose duty has expired, but interest in serving His Majesties Navy has not.

Spain notifies Great Britain that it will have to cancel the sale of the Canaries due to popular support against it at home. Spanish citiziens have noted their displeasure at the government's attempts at selling Spanish land, and therefore Prime Minister Weyler has left the decision to his succesor. His succesor Berenger has shown total support against selling the Canaries for any price. Therefore the cancellasation of the sale.

The Kingdom of Greece offers to help fund the next Antarctic expedition to help enforce the Empire's claim to the continent. In return Greece asks that Greek personnel are to be included in the mission.

Greece is thanked for its willingness to join Imperial expeditions to the Southern Continent, and several Greek members are granted positions on the next trip. (I figure 1917, since Shackleton is still running around trying to survive)

1913

Following significant progress of the Grand Cape-Cairo-Singapore Railroad, several colonial adminstrators advise additional infrastructure upgrades in Africa and across other parts of the Empire. After discussion with Parliament, funding is passed and construction begins.

1914

After less than 3 months of work, work bogs down in the Pacific Islands and in deep Africa. Countless colonial workers and administators die from disease and malnutrition. Eventually, after a commission is released, work, what little had actually been accomplished, is halted and abandoned. However, successful infrastructure in the Caribbean has produced excellent results, where many lessons are taken from the Canal construction.

In 1916, Britain announces that it no longer requires extra funding from the Dominions and that while extra points into the British Economy are acceptable, that instead the Dominions are told to invest the money back into their own countries or abroad in the forms of loans or aid (although the Dominions are reminded to inform London beforehand.)

Build: 1916
Home Population: 50 million
Colonial Population: 382 million
Growth (Cut Spending): 4%
Income: 55 Production Centers, 63 Resources, 565 shipping units, 8 ocean liner units

110 Factories + 63 resources + 2.46 food resource points + 112.8 commerce + 5 Siam (year 3/4) = 293.26 points

Maintenance: 68.55

Home Social Spending: Level III-16.7
Empire Social Spending: Level I-40

Domestic Builds:

25 shipping unit-25 points
2 Ocean Liner-6 points (year 2/2)

25 points to KMT

10 points to Turkey

6 points to Greece

1 point for upgrading Afghanistan Infrastructure (year 5/6)

1 point to Oman

5 points to Hejaz

3 points to Nejd

3 points for Cape-Cairo (11/12 years)

Upgrade Caribbean infrastructure-.5 points (year 2/3)

Intelligence Agency-5 points
Separate Intel Fund-6 points

5 points for energy

.51 to Pro-British groups world-wide

Military Builds:

6 points for SDN (6 left) (HMS Malaya) (year 3/3)
6 points for SDN (6 left) (HMS Royal Oak) (year 3/3)
6 points for SDN (6 left) (HMS Royal Sovereign) (year 3/3)
6 points for SDN (6 left) (HMS Revenge) (year 3/3)
6 points for SDN (6 left) (HMS Resolution) (year 3/3)
6 points for SDN (6 left) (HMS Ramillies) (year 3/3)

7 Heavy Cruisers-14 points (27/27) (year 2/2)

Rigid Airship research-12 points

4 Forts (India)-4 points (year 2/5)

Growth: 4%

10.2+.1=10.3 factories=2.575 centers exported to India

India 9 resources + 3 production centre=1.38/1, 1 Production center in Delhi

Egypt 5 resources + 1 production center=.36/1

Energy:

Have- 10 coal, 3 oil (Persia)
Need-18
Import-5 (cost 5)

1916 Ireland Build

Population: 4 million
Tech Level: 4.5
Food Production: 6
Income: 4 Production Centers (2 Belfast, 1 Dublin, 1 Cork), .4 points for food, 2 shipping unit= 6.4 points

Builds:

Level III Spending-1.4

Maintainence-1.25

4 points for DD flotilla-(4/6)

Growth: Maxed

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5 CL-.5
1 garrison

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1916 Persia

Population: 5 million
Tech Level: 4
Food Production: 5
Income: 2 Production center (Bandar Abbas), 2 shipping units

Build:

level 3 spending-1.5

Maintainence-1.7
1 Inf Corp .5
2 Reserve Inf Corp .25
1 Cav Div .25
1 Fort Div .5
2 Light Inf Brig .2

.5 point to general improvements

Growth 3%: .016 Factories (.316/1)


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1 Inf Corp
2 Reserve Inf Corp
1 Cav Div
1 Fort Div
2 Light Inf Brig

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New Zealand 1916 Builds

Population 1 million
Tech Level 4
1 prod center, 2 resources-3 points

Level 3 Spending-.3

Maintenance-.25

.5 points for arctic expedition

2 points extra

Growth: 1 new Prod Center

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1917 Ireland Build

Population: 4 million
Tech Level: 4.5
Food Production: 6
Income: 4 Production Centers (2 Belfast, 1 Dublin, 1 Cork), .4 points for food, 2 shipping unit= 6.4 points

Builds:

Level III Spending-1.4

Maintainence-1.25

2 points for DD flotilla-(6/6)
2 points to spare

Growth: Maxed

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5 CL-.5
1 garrison

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1917 Persia

Population: 5 million
Tech Level: 4
Food Production: 5
Income: 2 Production center (Bandar Abbas), 2 shipping units

Build:

level 3 spending-1.5

Maintainence-1.7
1 Inf Corp .5
2 Reserve Inf Corp .25
1 Cav Div .25
1 Fort Div .5
2 Light Inf Brig .2

.5 point to general improvements

Growth 2%: .136 Factories (.452/1)


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1 Inf Corp
2 Reserve Inf Corp
1 Cav Div
1 Fort Div
2 Light Inf Brig

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New Zealand 1917 Builds

Population 1 million
Tech Level 4
1 prod center, 2 resources-3 points

Level 3 Spending-.3

Maintenance-.25

.5 points for arctic expedition

2 points extra

Growth: 4% .34/1

Parthini;12080681']In 1916, Britain announces that it no longer requires extra funding from the Dominions and that while extra points into the British Economy are acceptable, that instead the Dominions are told to invest the money back into their own countries or abroad in the forms of loans or aid (although the Dominions are reminded to inform London beforehand.)

*The Australian Government welcomes the announcement, adding that it will now spend the additional funds on improving and assisting other imperial territories in the pacific region... provided that London approves of such actions of course.*

*The Government also makes mild mention of the possiblity of purchasing some of these new flying 'airplane' machines it has heard so much about.*

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New Zealand 1916 Builds

Population 1 million
Tech Level 4
1 prod center, 2 resources-3 points

Level 3 Spending-.3

Maintenance-.25

.5 points for arctic expedition

2 points extra

Growth: 1 new Prod Center

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ooc: Erm, NZ Growth is already maxxed out since I built a production center for the country in 1912-13. Sorry for not informing you but the info is all mentioned in the Aus thread...

...and while I'm at it - I'm presently funding construction of the next level of infrastructure improvements due for completion in 1918.

ooc: Erm, NZ Growth is already maxxed out since I built a production center for the country in 1912-13. Sorry for not informing you but the info is all mentioned in the Aus thread...

...and while I'm at it - I'm presently funding construction of the next level of infrastructure improvements due for completion in 1918.

Would you like to do the NZ builds instead? It would be a help, and you could have them give you all their extra points :p

The Imperium Ambassador along with Crown Prince Karl approuch the British on behalf of the Imperium about the signing of a non-agression pact and possibly a treaty of Friendship between Britian and the Imperium. Much talk is made of the marriage between Karl and Mary and the 'joining of two great powers.'

Britain agrees to the Non Agression Pact with the Imperium citing that the Imperium has stablized and made many attempts at helping stablize the rest of the Balkans. Britain hopes that it is able to continue along that path.

Parthini;12119742']Britain agrees to the Non Agression Pact with the Imperium citing that the Imperium has stablized and made many attempts at helping stablize the rest of the Balkans. Britain hopes that it is able to continue along that path.

The Imperium thanks Britain and hopes that they can work together more in the future.

Parthini;12119742']Britain agrees to the Non Agression Pact with the Imperium citing that the Imperium has stablized and made many attempts at helping stablize the rest of the Balkans. Britain hopes that it is able to continue along that path.

Reports of the brutal Austrian repression of the Serbs during the last war however make it difficult for Parliament to accept. A motion calling for a vote of no confidence barely doesn't pass, but the government is on thin ice.

Instead, the Opposition begins pushing harder for the Washington Naval Treaty, hoping it will at least help the cause of peace. Parliament does inform the government that an alliance with Austria or nations allied with Austria will not be acceptable.

With the imminant passage of the Washington Treaty, the British are contacted by the Bulgarian Government in order to look up whether or not are there any vessels would the Royal navy be willing to sell at a favourable price to both sides.

With the recent re-election of the pro-British South Africa Party in South Africa, it appears that the threat of popular revolt against British rule is gone. However, a slight majority of Boers voted for the more republican/nationalist National Party. In an effort to appease the National Party (as well as to please many members of the SAP as well), the government has decided to send a delegation to try and negotiate an eventual relinquishing of Crown control of South Africa's military and foreign policy.

(OOC: Basically, an early Statute of Westminster, although not necessarily for all the Dominions. I'm not looking for instant independence, but I just want a date and such. It also doesn't mean I'm going to go all renegade and stuff, because I'm still going to keep the Crown as the HOS, let British troops stay, have strong economic ties with UK, etc. I just want to be able to pursue my territorial ambitions through peaceful means[read: I want to be able to spend the extra 25 points a year I make on purchasing insignificant colonies from other countries])

Troubles in the British Empire 1919

In Canada, long standing issues over working conditions, the still mostly extractive nature of the Canadian economy (and its basic role as a supplier of raw materials to the Americans and British), the fact that Canada has not had a Progressive Era like the Americans had, and growing popularity (in spite of the Mexican Civil War) of Socialism brings about a serious and very influential general strike in Winnepeg beginning in June 1919.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg_General_Strike

OOC
Canadian Parliament is going push for level 3 social spending in Canada

IC
Meanwhile, in India, although heading toward the road of becoming a Dominion, and in spite of notable efforts by the British to keep the lid on, a local situation develops in Armitsar, Punjab that will bring about a permanent shift in the mood of Indians of all religions. A British general orders his troops to fire into a crowd, and hundreds are killed, and suddenly, Ghandi and his followers have a priceless bit of propaganda.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amritsar_Massacre

ooc
The impact of this is going to be big, but over the long run

Meanwhile, the South Africans are pushing for more autonomy in their country (see previous post by Lightning Star)

Parliament reacts to the situation in Canada with a swift condemnation of the striking workers, but a recommendation that Canada increase social spending to cut back on the issues the socialists have.

At the same time, Brigadier Reginald Dyer, the commanding officer of the Amristar Massacre is recalled to England where he is praised by some of the Imperialists as a "Protector of European Women" and "the savior of Punjab" and was awarded a decent sum by an Imperialist paper.

Parliament, however, issued a condemnation of the incident, with some resistance from the more Imperial elements of the Commons.

As for Africa, the Foreign Office issues an inquiry into the possibility of greater autonimity for the White Dominions. While no exact dates are given, a promise for a timetable to be given is granted. (OOC: Basically, I'm thinking about it.)