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The Portugese Empire

Official Title: O Império Real de Portugal

Common Title: Monarquia de Portugese

Capital: Lisbon

Political Groups:
Communist- 6%
Traditional Supporters- 90%
Other- 4%

Government: The Empire of Portugal is ruled by the joint monarchy, with King Luis I as the current king. The monarchy though, is just a figurehead, as the government is mainly ruled by the military, with General Felipe Arroz commanding nearly every aspect of the Portugese Empire.

The Empire itself is divided into certain regions, with each being ruled by the central government in Lisbon. Portugese Africa and Portugese America are both very large, and retain mostly native populations. Besides these two regions are Portugal's holdings in the Carribean and a few Pacific Islands. All of these places though, fall under the control of the Portugese military and its spartiate ruler.

Ruler: Luis I, General Felipe Arroz

Slavery: Partially Abolished- It was decreed that African Slaves shall be granted freedom, and shall be awarded compensation and money if they take holdings in the outer colonies. The natives in the American colonies still enforce slavery between tribes, against Portugese wishes. And while they are part of the Portugese Empire, they must end these practices soon.

Demographics:

Portugal- 4,340,000
80% Portugese
15% Free Africans
5% Free Americans


Portugese America
Capital: Caracas, Venezuela

Venezuela- 1,496,000
25% Portugese Colonists
70% Native Venezuelans
5% Other Native Peoples

Guyana- 148,000
30% Portugese Colonists
65% Native Guyana Indians
5% Free African Colonists

Portugese Guiana- 24,400
40% Portugese Colonists
60% Native Guiana Workers

Suriname- 53,600
15% Portugese Colonists
80% Native Surinames
5% Other Europeans


Portugese Central and Carribbean
Capital: Santo Juan, Puerto Rico

Belize- 27,100
75% Native Allied Tribes
10% Portugese Colonists
10% African Farmers
5% Mayan Descendent

Puerto Rico- 583,300
20% Portugese Colonists
70% Native Islanders
10% Freed African Slaves

Trinidad and Tobago- 102,000
80% Native Allied Tribes
20% Portugese Colonists

Jamaica- 441,300
20% Portugese Colonists
20% Freed African Slaves
60% Native Jamaicans


Portugese Africa
Capital: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Largest City: Abuja, Nigeria

Africa do Sul- 113,400
30% Portugese Colonists
65% Freed African Slaves
5% African Tribesmen

Nigeria- 2,589,000
20% Portugese Colonists
60% Freed African Slaves
20% Native African Tribesmen

Cameroon- 1,200,000
20% Portugese Colonists
10% Native African Tribesmen
70% Freed African Slaves

Guinea Coast- 701,000
50% Native African Tribesmen
30% Portugese Colonists
20% Freed African Slaves

Gambia- 6,900
60% Native African Tribesmen
25% Freed African Slaves
15% Portugese Colonists

Senegal- 252,000
80% Freed African Slaves
15% Native African Tribesmen
5% Portugese Colonists

Mauritania Coast- 203,000
70% Native African Tribesmen
20% Portugese Colonists
10% Freed African Slaves

Portugese Madagascar- 901,000
70% Freed African Slaves
15% Portugese Colonists
5% Native Madagascans

Sierra Leone- 720,000
30% Freed African Slaves
30% Portugese Colonists
40% Native African Tribesmen

Northern Angola- 1,100,000
20% Portugese Colonists
30% Freed African Slaves
50% Native African Tribesmen

Swaziland- 70,000
20% Freed African Slaves
70% Native African Tribesmen
10% Portugese Colonists


Other Holdings

Various Islands- 103,000
90% Native Islanders
5% African Freed Slaves
5% Portugese Colonists

Total Population: 15,090,600

Portugese Military

Total Military Forces: 203,470
By Nationality:
51,020-Portugese
120,000-Former African Slaves
32,450-Carribean, Pacific, and South American Tribesmen

Traditional Portugese soldiers are outfitted with rifled muskets combined with short and sharp bayonets. Some of these soldiers also have small firearms, which are used sparingly. The majority of those that have pistols are either officers, or artillery crews. These grunts are the most numerous, but besides this, the Portugese Army also has artillery units, and a large outfitting of cavalry units, which are mainly used in the plains of their African colonies.

Former African Slaves are the most numerous of the Portugese forces, and they serve duel roles in the military. Mainly used as mariners in the navy, they can also be found operating as artillery crews. Besides these two things, they can also be found as skirmishers in the African regions, serving as scouts and guides for the Portugese army. The weapons that are given to these soldiers are subpar compared to the main forces, but are far superior to that of the lower forces.

Finally, are the forces that are found in the Portugese holdings in South America, the Pacific and the Carribbean. These men usually prefer to use weaponry besides guns, and choose to use their surroundings to their advantage, rather than face the enemy in the open field. Their weapons include everything from blowguns to bows and arrows, and although rifles are being implemented, these forces will usually fare-better if they ambush and use their own knowledge.

By Region:
35% in Portugese Africa
30% in Portugese America
20% in Portugal
10% in Portugese Carribbean
5% in Portugese Pacific Holdings

Naval Forces:
First Armada-Situated At Santo Juan Port
Flagship- Leão Dourado
3 Steam Battleships
5 Steam Frigates
2 Ironclads
20 Gunboats

King's Armada-Situated At Lisbon
Flagship- Martelo do Céu
3 Steam Battleships
3 Steam Frigates
1 Ironclad
8 Gunboats

African Fleet-Situated At Abuja
Flagship- Paraíso
2 Steam Battleships
4 Steam Frigastes
1 Ironclad
12 Gunboats

Additional Information

Official Languages:

Traditional Portugese- Spoken in the ports and in Portugal

Portugese Africano- A mixture of traditional Portugese and tribal languages, spoken in Portugese Africa

Portugese Caribbean- A mixture of traditional Portugese, African words, and various South and Caribbean languages. Widely used in Puerto Rico, Belize and Portugese America.

Major Religions:
80% Roman Catholic
20% Other (Native Island Religions, Mayan Traditions, Native African Polytheistic Religions)

Patron Saints: Our Lady of Fatima

Relations With Colonies:

Portugese Africa- Mainland Portugal is on its best terms with its African colonies. When the African slaves were offered their freedom, their families and homelands became almost infatuated with the Portugese royalty. The African colonies are also the most developed, and are home to many of Portugal's soldiers and colonists.

Portugese America- Like Portugese Africa, Portugese America remains a stable economy and a very competent colony. The Natives here are friendly, and although are still considered second-class citizens, maintain a peaceful relationship with the colonists. The rainforests that surround these areas also provide areas for ambushes against enemy excursions.

Portugese Central and Caribbean- Although Puerto Rico is one of the richest and valuable colonies that Portugal retains, Belize remains a hotspot for anti-Portugese expansion. The natives of the Belize area try valiantly to fight for autonomous rule, but the Portugese keep offering incentives for them to join the Portugese Empire fully.

Pacific Islands- Portugal has paid little heed to these islands, leaving them almost in their traditional ways. The majority of these islands are used as stepping stones in case Portugal ever needs to access the Pacific. The largest city here can barely qualify as a township, and the colonies provide a minimal amount of goods to the central authority.

Portugese Characters

General Felipe Arroz, Portugese General- Considered the dictator of the Empire of Portugal, General Felipe is renowned for his strategic skills and battle plans. Now, as the undeclared ruler, he tries to stabilize his world and form it into a lasting empire.

Odhiambo Nkruma, African Infantry- Odhiambo is from the Portugese colony of Cameroon, and he was originally taken from his home to be a slave in Lisbon. Once freed, Odhiambo returned to Cameroon and enlisted in the Portugese military for the money and the guarenteed housing.

Florencio Ambrosio, Portugese Marine- Originally from a small Portugese villasge, Florencio traveled to Lisbon for fame and fortune. When he cast his luck in the Portugese Navy, he soon found himself transported to the port city of Santo Juan.

Ghassan's IP:

Portugal - 53
Belize and Central American Coast - 39
Venezuela and Curacao - 44
Guyanas and Suriname - 41
Trinidad & Tobago - 25
Puerto Rico - 28
Jamaica - 29
Mauritania Coast - 17
Senegal, Guinea, Gambia, & Sierra Leone - 36
Cameroon - 21
Angolan Colony - 19
Swaziland - 18
Southern Madagascar - 26

TOTAL - 396

NOTE: I gave you some more colonies like Jamaica so don't forget to add that on the rest of your factbook.

News:

-Purchased ten thousand revolvers for elite officers of Portugese descent
-Revolts in Oporto, Portugal drastically alter the city for a period of time, causing the Portugese homeland's IP to drop two points.
Former IP= 53, Current IP=51
-Forests fires in Belize kill 900, but create a lush region that is very adequate for farming
Result= Loss of 900 population, Belize IP goes from 39-41

What Pacific Islands do you own?

You said that I had a couple. If I am wrong, then tell me and I will shake off the populations. It doesn't seem that big of a deal though, since I am still one of the smaller empires.

You said that I had a couple. If I am wrong, then tell me and I will shake off the populations. It doesn't seem that big of a deal though, since I am still one of the smaller empires.

No, I don't wanna take land away from you or anything, I'm just curious for stragetic purposes which ones you have.