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Kingdom of Rumania
Regatul României

The Flag of Rumania (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/73/Flag_of_Romania.svg)
Rumanian Coat of Arms (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Romania_Coat_of_Arms.png)

Historical background
The 1859 ascendancy of Alexander John Cuza as prince of both Moldavia and Wallachia under the nominal suzerainty of the Ottoman Empire united an identifiably Romanian nation under a single ruler. On February 5, 1862 (January 24 Old Style) the two principalities were formally united to form Romania, with Bucharest as its capital.

On February 23, 1866 a so-called Monstrous coalition, composed of Conservatives and radical Liberals, forced Cuza to abdicate. The German prince Carol (Charles) of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen was appointed as Prince of Romania, in a move to assure German backing to unity and future independence.

In 1877, following a Russian-Romanian-Turkish war, Romania was recognized as independent by the Treaty of Berlin, 1878, and acquired Dobruja, although she was forced to surrender southern Bessarabia (Budjak) to Russia. Charles was crowned as Carol, the first King of Romania, in 1881.

The new state, squeezed between the Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and Russian empires, with Slavic populations on its southwestern, southern and northeastern borders, the Black Sea due east, and Magyar neighbors on its western and northwestern borders, looked to the West, particularly France, for its cultural, educational and administrative models.

Head of State: King Ferdinand I

Head of Government: Alexandru C. Cuza

Form of Government: Fascist

Seat of Government: Bucharest, Municipiul Bucureşti


Judeţe(Counties)

* Alba
* Arad
* Argeş
* Bacău
* Bihor
* Bistriţa-Năsăud
* Botoşani
* Braşov
* Brăila
* Buzău
* Caraş-Severin
* Călăraşi
* Cluj
* Constanţa
* Covasna
* Dâmboviţa
* Dolj
* Galaţi
* Giurgiu
* Gorj
* Harghita
* Hunedoara
* Ialomiţa
* Iaşi
* Ilfov
* Maramureş
* Mehedinţi
* Municipiul Bucureşti
* Mureş
* Neamţ
* Olt
* Prahova
* Satu Mare
* Sălaj
* Sibiu
* Suceava
* Teleorman
* Timiş
* Tulcea
* Vaslui
* Vâlcea
* Vrancea

Religion: Rumanian Orthodox

Ethnicity: Ethnic Rumanian

Currency: Lei

Population 7.8 million

Tech Level: 5

Production Centers: 2

Resources: 6 (Bucharest 6), oil 3 (Ploesti 3) Coal 1 (Bucharest),

Food Production: 12

Rumanian Army

Volunteer Military Service

Total Frontline Strength: 104,000

Total Reserve Strength: 40,000

Total Strength:144,00

Organisation

Regulars:

Bucharest Military District
1st Fighter Wing
2nd Fighter Wing
1 Mountain Infantary Division

Ploesti
2 Light Infantry Divisions

Carpathian Military District
2 Mountain Infantry Divisions

Reserves:
2 Light Infantry Divisions

The Republic of Albania greets the most noble Hohenzollern King of all Rumanians, We hope that we can be able to establish stable relations between our nations and regard each other as neighbors.

In late 1906, the Tsar sends diplomatic representatives to the capitlas of three countries: Rumania, Serbia, and Greece. They bear an invitation to a conference in Odessa to discuss the future of the Balkans.

Rumania accepts the invitation to the conference, King Carol I will be attending himself.

Rumania celebrates Traian Vuia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traian_Vuia) as a national hero after he succesfully flys his flying machine in France in mid 1906.

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Rumanian Build, 1926

economic Model: Socialist Market

Population: 7.8 Million
Resources: Oil 3 (3 points sold for .75 points income) Coal 1
Production Centers: 24 points (6 Bucharest) [Normal Spending, 6 Production Centers]
Foreign Aid: None
Commerce:2 Zepplins [2 points] 35 shipping Units (Russian Ports, Rumanian Company, Internal Shipping) [7 points]

Normal Spending: 24 [Production Centers] +2 [Zepplins] + 7 [Shipping] + 1.5 [Oil] – 1 [Corruption]
Total: 33.5

National Effort: 36 [Production Centers] +2 [Zepplins] +7 [Shipping] +1.5 [Oil] -1 [Corruption]
Total: 45.5

Depression: Oil:.75 points Shipping: 3.5 points Zepplins: 1 point PCs: 18 points

Total:23.25



Normal Spending

Growth: 2%

Domestic Spending:
Level III Social Spending [1.5 points]
Production Center [20/48 Points]

Military Spending

Military Upkeep:
Regulars:
3 Mountain Infantry Divisions [.3 points]
2 Fighter Wings [1 point]
2 Light Infantry Divisions [.20 points]
Reserves:
2 Light Infantry Divisions [.1 points]

Military Spending Total: 1.6 points

Total Spending:
23.1

Total Growth:
.5

Accumulated Growth
.74

Serious unrest begins in Rumania (RL)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1907_Ro...ants%27_Revolt

however, reformist social spending by the Rumanian government defuses tensions and prevents outright rebellion. Some protests continue throughout the year but the growing industrial sector eases tensions by providing jobs to displaced famers.

ooc
aren't you glad you started building that production center?

Cordial Greetings to our Esteemed Neighbors,

You are invited to attend the celebration of Bulgarias first year of rule as a Soverigen and Independant Nation and our continuing relationship of respectable peermanship upon the theater of world events.

With Respects,
His Majesty Ferdinand Maximilan Karl Leopold Maria of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Czar of Bulgaria

His Majesty Ferdinand is invited to attend a celebration of continued rgood relations in Bucharest. The planned celebration will begin at the end of March.

In recent elections, Ion I. C. Brătianu has been elected prime minister and the Conservative party gained ground, stressing closer ties to Germany and peaceful agitation for the return of Rumanian lands.

The ultra-nationalistic "Iron Guard" also gained several seats in Parliament, demanding that Dobruja be returned to Rumania by force if nessecary. It is not known whether whether the views of either of these parties are widely supported.

On May 29th 1910, President Roosevelt's train stops in Bucharest as part of his European tour. The city is a staging point between Istanbul and Budapest, and though the President's busy schedule will not afford more than a day in Rumania, he makes a point to show himself to crowds and meet with a few state officials before warmly departing.

Roosevelt is warmyl greeted and several short speeches praising the Americna president are made. He is also presented with the key to the city of Bucharest by the mayor at a short ceremony attended by the King himself.

Rumanian Build, 1911

Resources: 4 (Bucharest 4)
Production Center: 8 points (Bucharest) [Normal Spending]
Foriegn Aid:
Total: 12 points

Market Economy

Normal Spending

Growth: 3%

Domestic Spending:
Level II Social Spending [1 point]



Military Spending
Upgrade 1 Militia Reserve Corp to Reserve Corp [1 point]
1 Regular Infantry Corp [4 points]
1 Reserve Infantry Corp [2 Points]
1 Militia Infantry Corp [1 point]
1 Observation Plane Unit [1 point]

Military Upkeep:
Regulars:
2 Infantry Corps [1 point]
1 Mountain Division [.10 points]
Fortress Corp [ .5 points]

Reserves:
2 Infantry Reserve Corps [.5 points]
1 Militia Infantry Corp [.10 Points]
Total Spending:
12 points


You have to pay Bulgaria 2 points because of the treaty.

You have to pay Bulgaria 2 points because of the treaty.

Wrong. I started payment in 1907. Time was reduced to 3 years. So ast payment was in 1910. Plus, that's my 1912 build. I just forgot to change the title.

March 1912

Due to the increased proximity of the war, The Rumanian General Staff mobolises 2 of it's 5 avalible reserve corps and has them begin exercises.

Rumanian Build, 1912

Resources: 4 (Bucharest 4)
Production Center: 8 points (Bucharest) [Normal Spending]
Foriegn Aid:
Total: 12 points

Market Economy

Normal Spending

Growth: 3%

Domestic Spending:
Level II Social Spending [1 point]



Military Spending
1 Regular Infantry Corp [4 points]
2 Reserve Infantry Corp [4 Points]
1 Observation Plane Unit [1 point]

Military Upkeep:
Regulars:
2 Infantry Corps [1 point]
1 Mountain Division [.10 points]
Fortress Corp [ .5 points]

Reserves:
3 Infantry Reserve Corps [.75 points]

Total Spending:
12 points


Germany informs Rumania that it is in violation of the treaty it just recently signed ending the Balkan war by rebuilding its army.

Germany informs Rumania that it is in violation of the treaty it just recently signed ending the Balkan war by rebuilding its army.

Rumania states that it is merely rebuilding it's armed forces in order to insure it's continued neutrality, and that most of the forces will be disbanded at the end of the current hostilities in Eastern Europe.

Germany is issuing an ultimatum declaring that Rumania has violated the Balkan treaty and is preparing to enter the war against Austria, Bulgaria and Germany. Germany demands Rumania disband its army and allow Coalition forces tomove thruogh Rumanian territory.

Germany is issuing an ultimatum declaring that Rumania has violated the Balkan treaty and is preparing to enter the war against Austria, Bulgaria and Germany. Germany demands Rumania disband its army and allow Coalition forces tomove thruogh Rumanian territory.


The Rumanian government issues the following response:

"You may pry our weapons from our cold, dead hands. Long live Rumania!"

On the same day, the government orders it's already mobolised army into positions to defend againt any attack from the Bulgarian, Austro-Hungarian, and German forces.

Population: 7 Million
Population Ill:732,000
Population Dead:70,000

Military Personnel: 160,000
Military Personnel Ill:80,000
Military Personnel Dead:24,000

Rumanian Build 1914

Resources: 6 [3 due to infaltion/depression] (Bucharest 6)

Production Centers: None

Foriegn Aid: 20 Points from US, 5 points from the Netherlands. 15 from Canada

Total: 43 points


Growth: 0%

Domestic Spending:
Level II Social services [1 point]
Aid to Homeless [1 point]
Repairs to Two(2) Production Center [24/24 points]
Production Center [16/24 points]

Military Upkeep:
4 Light Infantry Divisions [.4 points]
4 Mountain Infantry Divisions [.4 points]

Total Spent: 42.8 Points

As a result of the war, 700,000 rumanian civilians are killed, 2,100,000 injured, and 3,500,000 find themselves temporarily without homes.

A further 36,500 are killed or missing in action, 18,750 wounded, and 161,250 are POWs who will return home.

The flu claims the lives of 70,000 Rumanian civilians, as well as 24,000 Rumanian soldiers. Just over 732,000 Rumanians in total catch the disease.

In all, At the end 1915, 830,500 Rumanians wil have died as a result of war and disease.

The government does its best to get all the homeless into new homes and to provide for it's veterans. In 1914, a new election brings General Averscu into the post of Prime Minister, due to his immense popularity. The parliament, however, is decidedly pro-Neutral.

In late Septmber of 1914, King Carol I catches the flu that is currently sweeping across the world, and despite the best care his physicians can provide, dies on October 10, 1914. A period of national mourning begins the next week, and there is large state funeral, with all flags at half-mast as the ruler who the Rumanian people through the Great War is laid to rest in Bucharest.

Crown Prince Ferdinand is scheduled to be crowned king in January of 1915.

In late 1914, the Parliament of Rumania passes and enacts a law, extending joint citizenship to ethnic Rumanians in Dobruja making htem citizens of both Rumania and Bulgaria. This will allow them to cross the border freely and vote via absentee ballots in Rumanian elections.

In addition, a statute is passed that requires all (male) Bulgarian citizens who are not affected by the aforementioned law to salute, doff their hats, or otherwise show proper respect to the Rumanian flag when crossing the border via Dobruja.

A large war memorial is unveiled in Bucharest. Surrounded by a large park, the monument is a statue of a group of Rumanian soldiers, defiantly facing in all directions in an attitude of valiant defense. The plaque reads "In memory of all those who died in the defense of their nation in the Great War. They gave their lives in the name of liberty and justice. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten by the Rumanian people."

In late 1914, the Parliament of Rumania passes and enacts a law, extending joint citizenship to ethnic Rumanians in Dobruja making htem citizens of both Rumania and Bulgaria. This will allow them to cross the border freely and vote via absentee ballots in Rumanian elections.

In addition, a statute is passed that requires all (male) Bulgarian citizens who are not affected by the aforementioned law to salute, doff their hats, or otherwise show proper respect to the Rumanian flag when crossing the border via Dobruja.

A large war memorial is unveiled in Bucharest. Surrounded by a large park, the monument is a statue of a group of Rumanian soldiers, defiantly facing in all directions in an attitude of valiant defense. The plaque reads "In memory of all those who died in the defense of their nation in the Great War. They gave their lives in the name of liberty and justice. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten by the Rumanian people."

A formal note of protest is forwarded to the the Rumanian government stressing that laws concerning the Bulgarian Territory of Dobrudja shall not be recognised until approved by the Bulgarian Government.

As such, Dual Citizenship shall not be permitted at this time in Dobrudja; no citizens of Rumania are to be considerd living in Dobrudja and all people living in Dobrudja are required to be either be Bulgarian Citizens or retain suitable permits allowing them to remain there. It is further stressed that any Person who wish to retain Rumanian Citzenship is free to immigrate to Rumania and apply for such.

In addition, It is also protested that Bulgarian Subjects are obliged to show respect to another nations symbol; it is stressed that Bulgarians are only expected to pledge alliegence to God, King Ferdinand and Bulgaria and any policy obliging them to do otherwise shall be met with scrutiny.

As such the Rumanian Government is urged to drop this measure aswell.

Rumania replies with a cool note, politely noting that the law does not force the people of Dobruja to become dual citizens, but that it merely grants them the oppurtunity to become such.

In addition, is it really such a bother for Bulgarians to simply doff their hats when crossing the border?

Rumania replies with a cool note, politely noting that the law does not force the people of Dobruja to become dual citizens, but that it merely grants them the oppurtunity to become such.

In addition, is it really such a bother for Bulgarians to simply doff their hats when crossing the border?


The Rumanian Government is informed that the Bulgarian stance remain as is; No dual citzenship is allowed in Dobrudja and no Bulgarian is obliged to show any kind of repsect to the symbol of a nation that has threatened the very existance of Bulgaria.

Demand for reversal of these measures are re-stated.

The Rumanian Government is informed that the Bulgarian stance remain as is; No dual citzenship is allowed in Dobrudja and no Bulgarian is obliged to show any kind of repsect to the symbol of a nation that has threatened the very existance of Bulgaria.

Demand for reversal of these measures are re-stated.

The Bulgarians are informed by the Austro-Hungarian Gov't that Bulgaria has the full support of the AHE and its armed forces in this matter.

The Rumanians meanwhile recieve a personal letter from Emperor Franz Josef effectivly telling them to calm the fuck down before they start something, because the AHE and Bulgaria will end the conflict one way or another, even it means crushing Rumania again.

The Bulgarians are informed by the Austro-Hungarian Gov't that Bulgaria has the full support of the AHE and its armed forces in this matter.

The Rumanians meanwhile recieve a personal letter from Emperor Franz Josef effectivly telling them to calm the fuck down before they start something, because the AHE and Bulgaria will end the conflict one way or another, even it means crushing Rumania again.

The Bulgarians inform the Dual Monarchy that such extreme measures are not likely to be nessecery and that the Bulgarian Government would go only as far as placing punitive tariffs on Rumanian goods (unless provoked further) to the Port of Constatna should this insolence continues.

The Canadian Governor-General informs Rumania that the 15 points that are to be given to Rumania will not arrive if Rumania does not drop its silly demands. He feels that Rumania may be too unstable an investment, and aiding it may be only throwing money away.

Parthini;12030301']The Canadian Governor-General informs Rumania that the 15 points that are to be given to Rumania will not arrive if Rumania does not drop its silly demands. He feels that Rumania may be too unstable an investment, and aiding it may be only throwing money away.

Canadian Bankers politely inform the Governor-General that the loan to Rumania was confirmed earlier in the year and it’s too late to cancel it as Rumania has already received and spent the money (ooc: it is the last turn of 1914 after all, a little too late to cancel it I’m afraid).

The Rumanian Government is informed that the Bulgarian stance remain as is; No dual citzenship is allowed in Dobrudja and no Bulgarian is obliged to show any kind of repsect to the symbol of a nation that has threatened the very existance of Bulgaria.

Demand for reversal of these measures are re-stated.

Rumania politely points out that it has the right to make laws within their own soveriegn borders and about who can enter said borders and how. Again, it is pointed out that no one in Dobruja is being forced to become a dual citizen. It is merely an option.

As to the tariffs, the Rumanian government invites the Bulgarians to do as they wish, since Rumania can simply have goods shipped to Odessa or other Ukrainian ports, and then south via rail to Rumania.

A private communication is sent to both the Bulgarian and Austrian governments, pointing out that both nations have signed Non-Aggression Pacts with Rumania. Bulgaria in the treaty of Arlignton, and the Austrians in exchange for Rumania dropping it's claims on Transylvania.

A cartoon appear in several Rumanian newspapers, showing Tsar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria as a small child, tugging on the pants leg of Franz Josef as he points at an even smaller Ferdinand I of Rumania as he says' "Uncle! Uncle! Ferdinand isn't playing nicely!"

In other papers, a story is published prominently about Tsar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria's rather licentious affections for young, blonde men. It also hints that the Tsar is addicted to opium (whether this is true or not doesn't matter to Rumanians, who eat the stuff up. The Tsar quickly becomes the butt of many Rumanian jokes).

Prime Minister Averscu gives a speech to the Parliament, mostly regarding Bulgaria.

“We accept as our conquerors the Germans and the Austrians, but we refuse to recognize any Bulgarian role in Rumania’s defeat, as there was none. Twice we have defeated them on the field of battle and twice they were saved by those two Empires to our North. We have nothing to fear from them. Their petulant insistence on the modification of our own soveriegn laws shows them to be weak and petty people who do not deserve the respect of any decent Rumanian.”

The Bulgarians are informed by the Austro-Hungarian Gov't that Bulgaria has the full support of the AHE and its armed forces in this matter.

The Rumanians meanwhile recieve a personal letter from Emperor Franz Josef effectivly telling them to calm the fuck down before they start something, because the AHE and Bulgaria will end the conflict one way or another, even it means crushing Rumania again.

A private communication is sent to both the Bulgarian and Austrian governments, pointing out that both nations have signed Non-Aggression Pacts with Rumania. Bulgaria in the treaty of Arlignton, and the Austrians in exchange for Rumania dropping it's claims on Transylvania.

Officials and assorted experts at the Bulgarian and Austro-Hungarian Foreign Ministries point out that the Kingdom of Rumania currently has non-aggression treaties with both the Kingdom of Bulgaria and Austrian-Hungarian Empire (the one with Bulgaria being permanent as specified in the Treaty of Arlington, which Bulgaria requested). Both governments are reminded the universal condemnation heaped upon the Empire of Japan, the defunct Ottoman Empire, the Kingdom of Rumania, the former Kingdom of Serbia, and the Kingdom of Greece when they all violated similar pre-existing treaties (the fact that all five states suffered greatly as a result of doing so, two of which ceased to exist, is also extensively mentioned in various meetings and briefs). Using military force against Rumania over an equal trading of trivial diplomatic insults between itself and Bulgaria, it is advised, would thus be a very bad idea.

The Austro-Hungarian Empire merely replies that it will do what it finds neccessary to keep peace in the Balkans. No further explanation is given.

Rumania politely points out that it has the right to make laws within their own soveriegn borders and about who can enter said borders and how. Again, it is pointed out that no one in Dobruja is being forced to become a dual citizen. It is merely an option.

Again, We inform you that we are not allowing this option to be open to the inhabitants of Bulgarian Territory at this time and ask the Rumanian Government to refrain from passing laws regarding Bulgarian Dobrudja.

As to the tariffs, the Rumanian government invites the Bulgarians to do as they wish, since Rumania can simply have goods shipped to Odessa or other Ukrainian ports, and then south via rail to Rumania.

As you wish, a decree is passed placing punitive tarrifs all Rumanian goods to the Bulgarian ports on the Black sea (Except for oil of course which is governed by treaty) in additions borders with Rumania are closed.

A private communication is sent to both the Bulgarian and Austrian governments, pointing out that both nations have signed Non-Aggression Pacts with Rumania. Bulgaria in the treaty of Arlignton, and the Austrians in exchange for Rumania dropping it's claims on Transylvania.

The Bulgarian Kingdom privately informs the Rumanian government that their patience is running thin with the provacative Rumanian Government and that these laws unless reversed can be considered as infringement on the Soverignity of the Bulgarian State in governing its territory and on the rights of Bulgarian Citizens in Rumania. Either could be considered an act of aggression by Rumania on Bulgaria.

Recent Publications by Rumanian State Media do not appeal well either to the people of Bulgaria.

Spain mentions that Bulgaria seems to see invaders everywhere around her, and appears to be getting on the stage of paranoia. To tell the truth, the more BUlgaria speaks, the more it seems that they just desire to invade all of RUmania and Greece for themselves.

Spain mentions this, as it's time the Balkans stop degrading into war. The Balkans have already dragged the world into war, and not 2 years after the Great War has ended, they desire more. How much blood before this silliness is over with? And before you mention that SPain should mind it's own business, the last time something started, Spain sacrificed 100,000 men. It's about time that Bulgaria stop throwing threats around, and start to just deal with certain issues through peaceful means instead of constantly seeing war on the horizon.

As you wish, a decree is passed placing punitive tarrifs all Rumanian goods to the Bulgarian ports on the Black sea (Except for oil of course which is governed by treaty) in additions borders with Rumania are closed.


Russia cheerfully lowers tariffs on Rumanian goods an begins shipping them in by rail via the Ukranian border.


The Bulgarian Kingdom privately informs the Rumanian government that their patience is running thin with the provacative Rumanian Government and that these laws unless reversed can be considered as infringement on the Soverignity of the Bulgarian State in governing its territory and on the rights of Bulgarian Citizens in Rumania. Either could be considered an act of aggression by Rumania on Bulgaria.


The Russian diplomat to Bulgaria explains to the Bulgarian government that Rumania has merely passed a law stating that, under the laws of Rumania, those ethnic Rumanians can be dual citizens of their country and Bulgaria. However, because Bulgaria's law forbids this that means the point is moot. As such, he tells the Bulgarian government to calm itself down and stop getting worked up over something so silly and invites them down to the embassy for a drink.


However, the Russian diplomat to Rumania quietly tells them to stop making quite so much trouble.

The Russian diplomat to Bulgaria explains to the Bulgarian government that Rumania has merely passed a law stating that, under the laws of Rumania, those ethnic Rumanians can be dual citizens of their country and Bulgaria. However, because Bulgaria's law forbids this that means the point is moot. As such, he tells the Bulgarian government to calm itself down and stop getting worked up over something so silly and invites them down to the embassy for a drink.


However, the Russian diplomat to Rumania quietly tells them to stop making quite so much trouble.

The Russian Diplomat is assured that the Bulgarian government has been acting rather civil concerning the abuse they have to put up with and have been only quietly and persistantly informing the Rumanian Kingdom that dual citizenship is not to be allowed.

However, what we are most strongly objecting to is the forcing Bulgarian Citizens to show respect to a Rumanian Symbol, perhaps a grounds for fining, expelling or imprisoning Bulgarians who choose not too and continue to demand that these measures be reversed.

In addition, we demand (if tarrifs are to be lifted and borders to be re-opened) an official apology and withdrawl of the various articles of Slander against Bulgaria.

The Russian Diplomat is assured that the Bulgarian government has been acting rather civil concerning the abuse they have to put up with and have been only quietly and persistantly informing the Rumanian Kingdom that dual citizenship is not to be allowed.

However, what we are most strongly objecting to is the forcing Bulgarian Citizens to show respect to a Rumanian Symbol, perhaps a grounds for fining, expelling or imprisoning Bulgarians who choose not too and continue to demand that these measures be reversed.

In addition, we demand (if tarrifs are to be lifted and borders to be re-opened) an official apology and withdrawl of the various articles of Slander against Bulgaria.

The diplomat responds that he understands perfectly where the Bulgarians are coming from, but notes that it is the Rumanian perogative to decide who and who cannot be citizens of their country and as mentioned before, Bulgarian laws forbid dual citizenship, so the point is moot.

He says he will get his government to try and talk a bit of sense into the Rumanians and see if they can convince them to drop the 'salute' law.

The diplomat responds that he understands perfectly where the Bulgarians are coming from, but notes that it is the Rumanian perogative to decide who and who cannot be citizens of their country and as mentioned before, Bulgarian laws forbid dual citizenship, so the point is moot.

He says he will get his government to try and talk a bit of sense into the Rumanians and see if they can convince them to drop the 'salute' law.

The Russian Diplomat is thanked for their assistance in the matter and hopes the matter can be resolved swiftly.

A joint statement is issued by the Imperium and Russia urging both sides to refraim from doing any action, economic or militarially that may worsen the conflict. Both nations also offer to jointly negotiate the Rumanian-Bulgarian 'disagreement.'

A joint statement is issued by the Imperium and Russia urging both sides to refraim from doing any action, economic or militarially that may worsen the conflict. Both nations also offer to jointly negotiate the Rumanian-Bulgarian 'disagreement.'

Russia issues another statement supporting this and calls on both sides to remain calm.

Rumania is called upon to retract the laws in question and issue an apology, while Bulgaria is asked to refrain from making threats or doing anything rash and also to end it's punitive tariffs.

Rumania's parliament quietly repeals the dual citizenship law, as well as the law concerning border crossings, while the Rumanian government offers a less then public apology for any 'slander' that the Bulgarians believe has been directed against them.

The avereage RUmanian citizen continues to joke about the Tsar and to generally look down upon their neighbors to the south, despite the government's official change in position.

Satisfied that Rumania has folded to the Bulgarian Demands, Tarrifs are normalised and Borders are re-opened.

The Imperium hereby calls for the creation of the League to deal with the consistent and historic problems of the Balkans. This would include; the Imperium, Montenegro, Albania, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece and Turkey as voting members and Russia receiving a non-voting seat in recognition of its influence in the Balkans. By joining the League, all nations whether voting or not, would be required to recognize the current borders as legitimate and permanent, pledge to protect all ethnicities within their borders and to sign a non-aggression pact with all other League members. The purpose of this League is to deal with all Balkan-related matters in a peaceful and fair manner so that any violence is snuffed out before allowed to blossom.

The Imperium hereby calls for the creation of the League to deal with the consistent and historic problems of the Balkans. This would include; the Imperium, Montenegro, Albania, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece and Turkey as voting members and Russia receiving a non-voting seat in recognition of its influence in the Balkans. By joining the League, all nations whether voting or not, would be required to recognize the current borders as legitimate and permanent, pledge to protect all ethnicities within their borders and to sign a non-aggression pact with all other League members. The purpose of this League is to deal with all Balkan-related matters in a peaceful and fair manner so that any violence is snuffed out before allowed to blossom.

Rumania flatly refuses to join any organization that recognises Northern Dobruja as permenantly Bulgarian territory.

OOC: Don't forget, Economic Growth Rates have been changed; Normal Spending now gives 2% growth rather than 3%.

Also, since Rumania is not allowed to have a conscript army, you are only allowed 2% of your 7.1 million people in your army which equels 142,000 men, meaning that you are 23,000 men over the limit, but don't worry you are allowed a further 2% (another 142,000) as reservists who are availlable at wartime. So you can switch about two divisions to reserve.

OOC: Don't forget, Economic Growth Rates have been changed; Normal Spending now gives 2% growth rather than 3%.

Also, since Rumania is not allowed to have a conscript army, you are only allowed 2% of your 7.1 million people in your army which equels 142,000 men, meaning that you are 23,000 men over the limit, but don't worry you are allowed a further 2% (another 142,000) as reservists who are availlable at wartime. So you can switch about two divisions to reserve.

OOC: I would say he only needs to switch one division over, as they are 20,000 men apiece.

In late 1916, a group of French and Rumanian investors collaborate to form the Français-Dacian Compagnie Aéronautique, a Zeppelin-based airline service with stops in Paris, Marseilles, Rome, Athens, and Bucharest. Currently the airline operates several Zeppelins (ooc: two Zeppelin units), though plans are made to expand the airline and increase the number of routes and destinations in the near future; some even talk of a Transatlantic flight, and destinations in Asia and Africa…

In late 1919, a new and extremely Right-Wing political party known as the Legiunea Arhanghelul Mihail (Legion of the Archangel Michael) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Guard) is formed in Rumania, and is led (among others) by a young Army officer named Ion Victor Antonescu (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ion_Antonescu) and a politician, Alexandru C. Cuza (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A.C._Cuza). A paramilitary arm of the party is formed soon after, called the Garda de Fier (Iron Guard). A young Corneliu Zelea Codreanu (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corneliu_Zelea_Codreanu), a recent graduate of the military school at Bacău, is one of the members. This branch of the party is commonly known as Cămăşile verzi, or Greenshirts after the green uniforms they wear.

The party calls for closer ties with Tzarist Russia, the return of Dobruja to Rumania, and the unification of Transylvania with Rumania, though the government does it's best to clamp down on these last sentiments, as a treaty with the Imperium has voided all Rumanian claims on Transylvania in exchange for a non-aggression pact. The party is also virulently anti-Semitic, anti-Communist, anti-liberal, and anti-parliamentary. The League presents itself as an alternative to corrupt, clientelist parties. Currently, it's membership consists mostly of disgruntled Army men and veterans of the last two wars who are disgruntled and angered over Rumania's short stick.

November, 1923

In late 1923, mutterings among right-wing elements in Romania culminate in a startling and unexpected move. On November 4th, members of the para-military arm of the Legiunea Arhanghelul Mihail, the Garda de Fier, or Iron Guard beginning gathering in Bucharest. The government notes this with some concern, having kept tabs on the members of the only semi-legal organization. By November 9th, almost all of the Iron Guard’s members have arrived in the nation’s capital. Extra police are called, and the local army troops are activated by Parliament, hoping to contain any possible violence.

Unfortunately for them this tactic backfires. On November 10th, the Guard marches on Parliament, and begins a loud demonstration, calling on the “corrupt, spineless politicians” to resign and allow the Legion to take over he governance of the country. Parliament responds by ordering the army to put down the demonstrators. The response from the general in command of the local troops is to order his soldiers to stand down. Without the army, Parliament is helpless

The Guard take Parliament by force and faces only minor resistance from the police. In a short but violent gun battle, 3 police officers are killed and 6 injured, while 8 Guard members die, and 20 are injured. All present members of Parliament are placed under arrest, excluding members of other right wing parties, as well as General Averescu, who is hailed as a hero by both the Legion and the rest of the nation. He is, however, politely asked to retire from politics and limit his role to that of the Chief of Staff of the Romanian Army. Taking over as Head of Government is Alexandru C. Cuza, leader of the Legion. The rest of the Parliament positions are other members of the Guard, and the few other right wing parties are allowed to retain their positions.

The King, Ferdinand I, is horrified by the coup, but finds himself unable to act. He is now kept, along with his wife and children, a virtual prisoner in his own home by the army and members of the Iron Guard. He is now little more then a figurehead king, brought out to make speeches and to rubber stamp what laws and actions are dictated to Parliament by Cuza, who has become virtual dictator of Romania.

On behalf of his Majesty, Czar Boris III, Czar of Bulgaria,

Good tidings to the distinguished representative of his Excellency King Ferdinand of Romania. It has come to his Majesty's attention that current relations have been quite weary lately. Therefore His Majesty has decided in the spirit of reconciliation, to authorize his government to approach with a series of proposed measures.

Among these, are:
-The Formal Signature of a 7-10 year official non aggression treaty between Bulgaria and Romania.
-The Implementation of a Dual-Citizenship system for ethnic Romanians residing in Dobrudja over a timely period of time with joint supervision of both governments.
-The Provision of Facilities and measures to allow a part of Romanian Shipping to operate from Constanta with a special clause to allow preferential employment for ethnic Romanians, after proper registration handled during the Dual Citizenship Program.
-Exchange of available data on escaped criminals and fugitive political enemies, gradually at first.

We hope that these measures are accepted in the spirits that they are given.

On behalf of his Majesty, Czar Boris III, Czar of Bulgaria,

Good tidings to the distinguished representative of his Excellency King Ferdinand of Romania. It has come to his Majesty's attention that current relations have been quite weary lately. Therefore His Majesty has decided in the spirit of reconciliation, to authorize his government to approach with a series of proposed measures.

Among these, are:
-The Formal Signature of a 7-10 year official non aggression treaty between Bulgaria and Romania.
-The Implementation of a Dual-Citizenship system for ethnic Romanians residing in Dobrudja over a timely period of time with joint supervision of both governments.
-The Provision of Facilities and measures to allow a part of Romanian Shipping to operate from Constanta with a special clause to allow preferential employment for ethnic Romanians, after proper registration handled during the Dual Citizenship Program.
-Exchange of available data on escaped criminals and fugitive political enemies, gradually at first.

We hope that these measures are accepted in the spirits that they are given.


From his Majesty, King Ferdinand I of Romania, and Alexander C. Cuza, Prime Minister of Romania

These measures are most welcome to His Majesty and to our government. It is our hope that these measures will help to bring about a closer relationship with our beighbors to the south.

[signed]
King Ferdinand I of Romania
Alexander C Cuza

Excellent, Then it is Official, Let it be known that in the year of the Lord Nineteen Hundred and Twenty Five that a treaty of Non-aggression has been conceived between the sovereign Kingdoms of Romania and Bulgaria, in which both parties vow before God Almighty and as the International community as its witness to not undertake any actions that harm or can potentially harm the interests of each other and to hold existing frontiers and agreements as inviolable and in high stature.

This agreement is set for period of Eight Years.