Hakazin Plays: Mods for Hearts of Iron 4 (Old World Blues) (ON HIATUS)
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I wonder, are there any other mods in our future? We've done EaW, are in the middle of a TNO Demo run, and will probably do BTWH once it's released. Are we doing anything else?
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Well Red Flood comes out in less than three weeks. Featuring the Glory of the Avant-Garde State France and SPEED!
You may think I'm joking, I assure you I am not.
Hakazin
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Well Red Flood comes out in less than three weeks. Featuring the Glory of the Avant-Garde State France and SPEED!
You may think I'm joking, I assure you I am not.
I'll probably check that out, though given the content I'd probably have to slap a NSFW warning on the posts.
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How content-complete is it intended to be upon release?Well Red Flood comes out in less than three weeks. Featuring the Glory of the Avant-Garde State France and SPEED!
You may think I'm joking, I assure you I am not.
Orenburg 16
Hakazin
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[X] Radical Judicial Reforms (-50 PP, Greatly Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] Institute The Popular Tribunals (-50 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] Firm Anti-Lynching Protections (-25 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
England's fight was a righteous one, and they have won out at last. Edward the Unready's collaborator regime has been crushed, and the Cornwall Garrison has been given off the island. But General Auchinleck has much work ahead of him. The Nazis have been driven from England's green and pleasant land, but they still sit astride the Continent. And England is still unsteady on her feet, with internal factions jockeying for power as the immediate need for an alliance has now ended.
Courthouses for every commune, the right to mediation and a formal legal defense, randomized selections for juries… most of these had been suggested before, but had gotten bogged down in one dispute or another. Now we had the ability to make these changes. One after another proposal was examined, discussed, and passed into the overall plan. We were making more progress in a few months than we previously had in decades of squabbling.
Bormann, with his wide support base and well-defended position in Southern Germany and Austria, has become the most likely candidate to win the German Civil War. After seizing Heydrich's territory in Prussia, he began to push against his rivals in Western Germany. Speer took advantage of Heydrich's crippling to put the Blonde Beast out of his misery, and now the worst contender for the Fuhrer's throne has been eliminated.
Malenkov's proposal was distasteful, but it could be modified. The People's Tribunal would be small in number, and be directly under the control of the Council, who in turn would be under the watch of the Worker's Congress. There would be high standards for recruitment, and they would have no official power over judgments. Their job would be to report to the council, and nothing else.
With the problems gripping Japan economic in nature, the Diet has decided that an economist would be the one to fix it. Despite opposition from the IJA and IJN factions, the reformist Okinori Kaya has ascended to power in Japan. He has vowed to arrest Japan's "slide into decadence" in a dramatic speech, and his support in the civilian government seems strong enough to do exactly that. Assuming the IJN and IJA don't interfere, of course…
In America, meanwhile, it seems that they have gone in the complete opposite direction as ourselves. The segregationist George Wallace has been elected president, and his goals in office are clear to everyone. The recently-passed Civil Rights Act is target number one of the Right-NPP, and the American left is denouncing the sudden swing to the right. It seems that the so-called leader of the free world is still unable to move past lynching blacks.
Unlike ourselves. Anti-Lynching laws would be the cornerstone of our reforms, as ending the scourge of mob 'justice' is necessary for any civilized society. The People's Tribunals would assist in the process, which was one of the main reasons we had considered the idea. Besides, no Orenburger wanted to get compared to the Yankees. The American election was very much the straw that broke the camel's back for many. Surely we could be better than the damn Americans.
With all the various reforms collected and finalized, it was time for the 59th Congress to gather and vote on them. Hopefully we would be able to convince them to accept it. If not… best not to think about it.
The purpose and aims of this endeavor was the first thing to be questioned. Malenkov and Burba's efforts had thoroughly poisoned the well when it came to reform, and many were still suspicious of our motives. Embracing the complaints and insisting that centralization was the only way forward would be difficult, but would impress the representatives with our honesty. Backing down was also an option, paring down the proposals to protect and ensure the rights of the individual. As a third option, we could simply talk a lot and say nothing, attempting to appease the Congress with platitudes.
One representative in particular took great offense to perceived attacks on the right of voluntary association. They declared that a great many of our proposals were utterly antithetical to the anarchist ideal, and needed to be immediately removed from our reforms. After about 20 minutes of his whinging, we realized that the representative was attempting to fill the air with his complaints and exhaust us into compliance. We could attempt to throw him out for disruption, but surely he'll tire eventually?
[X] Institute The Popular Tribunals (-50 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] Firm Anti-Lynching Protections (-25 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
England's fight was a righteous one, and they have won out at last. Edward the Unready's collaborator regime has been crushed, and the Cornwall Garrison has been given off the island. But General Auchinleck has much work ahead of him. The Nazis have been driven from England's green and pleasant land, but they still sit astride the Continent. And England is still unsteady on her feet, with internal factions jockeying for power as the immediate need for an alliance has now ended.
Courthouses for every commune, the right to mediation and a formal legal defense, randomized selections for juries… most of these had been suggested before, but had gotten bogged down in one dispute or another. Now we had the ability to make these changes. One after another proposal was examined, discussed, and passed into the overall plan. We were making more progress in a few months than we previously had in decades of squabbling.
Bormann, with his wide support base and well-defended position in Southern Germany and Austria, has become the most likely candidate to win the German Civil War. After seizing Heydrich's territory in Prussia, he began to push against his rivals in Western Germany. Speer took advantage of Heydrich's crippling to put the Blonde Beast out of his misery, and now the worst contender for the Fuhrer's throne has been eliminated.
Malenkov's proposal was distasteful, but it could be modified. The People's Tribunal would be small in number, and be directly under the control of the Council, who in turn would be under the watch of the Worker's Congress. There would be high standards for recruitment, and they would have no official power over judgments. Their job would be to report to the council, and nothing else.
With the problems gripping Japan economic in nature, the Diet has decided that an economist would be the one to fix it. Despite opposition from the IJA and IJN factions, the reformist Okinori Kaya has ascended to power in Japan. He has vowed to arrest Japan's "slide into decadence" in a dramatic speech, and his support in the civilian government seems strong enough to do exactly that. Assuming the IJN and IJA don't interfere, of course…
In America, meanwhile, it seems that they have gone in the complete opposite direction as ourselves. The segregationist George Wallace has been elected president, and his goals in office are clear to everyone. The recently-passed Civil Rights Act is target number one of the Right-NPP, and the American left is denouncing the sudden swing to the right. It seems that the so-called leader of the free world is still unable to move past lynching blacks.
Unlike ourselves. Anti-Lynching laws would be the cornerstone of our reforms, as ending the scourge of mob 'justice' is necessary for any civilized society. The People's Tribunals would assist in the process, which was one of the main reasons we had considered the idea. Besides, no Orenburger wanted to get compared to the Yankees. The American election was very much the straw that broke the camel's back for many. Surely we could be better than the damn Americans.
With all the various reforms collected and finalized, it was time for the 59th Congress to gather and vote on them. Hopefully we would be able to convince them to accept it. If not… best not to think about it.
The purpose and aims of this endeavor was the first thing to be questioned. Malenkov and Burba's efforts had thoroughly poisoned the well when it came to reform, and many were still suspicious of our motives. Embracing the complaints and insisting that centralization was the only way forward would be difficult, but would impress the representatives with our honesty. Backing down was also an option, paring down the proposals to protect and ensure the rights of the individual. As a third option, we could simply talk a lot and say nothing, attempting to appease the Congress with platitudes.
One representative in particular took great offense to perceived attacks on the right of voluntary association. They declared that a great many of our proposals were utterly antithetical to the anarchist ideal, and needed to be immediately removed from our reforms. After about 20 minutes of his whinging, we realized that the representative was attempting to fill the air with his complaints and exhaust us into compliance. We could attempt to throw him out for disruption, but surely he'll tire eventually?
Hakazin
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Malenkov, of all people, has proven a surprisingly enthusiastic supporter of our cause. Many still consider him to be a spineless coward, simply wanting to ingratiate himself with our faction in order to ensure he is not rendered irrelevant. However, he still has substantial support among the reformists, and accepting his official endorsement may be useful.
CURRENT CENTRALIZATION: 13.9
[ ] Centralization Is The Way Forward (-25 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[ ] Empty Platitudes (-10 PP)
[ ] Back Down (Divides The Council)
[ ] The Filibuster Is Halted (-50 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[ ] The Filibuster Is Endured (Divides The Council)
[ ] Accept Malenkov's Endorsement (+10.00% AuthSoc Popularity, Centralizes Orenburg)
[ ] Reject Malenkov's Endorsement (No Effect)
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[X] Centralization Is The Way Forward (-25 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] The Filibuster Is Halted (-50 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] Reject Malenkov's Endorsement (No Effect)
George Wallace being elected is some serious nightmare fuel.
[X] The Filibuster Is Halted (-50 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] Reject Malenkov's Endorsement (No Effect)
George Wallace being elected is some serious nightmare fuel.
[X] Centralization Is The Way Forward (-25 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] The Filibuster Is Halted (-50 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] Reject Malenkov's Endorsement (No Effect)
[X] The Filibuster Is Halted (-50 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] Reject Malenkov's Endorsement (No Effect)
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[X] Centralization Is The Way Forward (-25 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] The Filibuster Is Halted (-50 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] Reject Malenkov's Endorsement (No Effect)
[X] The Filibuster Is Halted (-50 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] Reject Malenkov's Endorsement (No Effect)
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Hopefully the Brits can secure their freedom. May victory be theirs.
... Гавно.
Huh. Okay.
[X] Centralization Is The Way Forward (-25 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] The Filibuster Is Halted (-50 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] Reject Malenkov's Endorsement (No Effect)
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You gotta X your votes; otherwise, they don't count.
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- Somewhere
[X] Centralization Is The Way Forward (-25 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] The Filibuster Is Halted (-50 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] Reject Malenkov's Endorsement (No Effect)
[X] The Filibuster Is Halted (-50 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] Reject Malenkov's Endorsement (No Effect)
Orenburg 17
Hakazin
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[X] Centralization Is The Way Forward (-25 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] The Filibuster Is Halted (-50 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] Reject Malenkov's Endorsement (No Effect)
Centralization is not opposed to anarchism. Our previous system was falling apart at the seams, and letting men like Burba and Malenkov build their power to the point that the could have reinstituted a dictatorship. The reforms we have passed have been designed to protect the rights of the individual, and maintain the government's accountability to the people. All these assurances and more were repeated at length, until the majority of complainers were satisfied.
Madagascar's military garrison has managed to 'restore order' on the island, defeating Maurice's loyalists, the native partisans, and the Jewish Hitnagdut Movement. The result of the nearby South African War is still up in the air, with the effective collapse of the Boer Republic countered by the steady advance of the Afrika-Schild's forces.
The filibuster was simply an attempt to delay the inevitable at this point. Our reform efforts had enough support that we could convene a majority vote to limit the speaker's time on the floor, and force him to wrap things up. Was it unnecessary? Perhaps, but simply letting wreckers like him sabotage proceedings without support was something we were trying to move past.
Already, the industrial programs were paying off. Factories were being built in the outlying communes, which were linked even more tightly as the infrastructure improved.
(Since we can afford it, and there's no real reason not to at this point, taking these decisions seemed obvious. I'd been meaning to put it up to a vote, but I'd completely forgotten up until now.)
Malenkov's support was appreciated, but letting him rebuild his powerbase seemed unwise. Besides, at this point we didn't need his help.
With the collapse of the UPO, the only remaining factions fighting in Ostland were Nazis of one stripe or another. A shame, but hardly unexpected.
This had been a long time coming. The 59th Congress had been the culmination of nearly three years' work at this point, and everyone was on edge waiting for the verdict. If it failed now, then Orenburg would almost certainly be unable to pull itself away from collapse. If it succeeded, we would become a rising star in Russia, a beacon of true socialism in the wasteland.
All there was to do now is to count the votes, and await the verdict.
Cheers rocked the Congress as the verdict was declared. The reforms had been passed, and by a substantial margin. Orenburg had been saved from itself, and without sacrificing our freedoms along the way. Even Burba and Malenkov had joined in the celebration, though without quite as much enthusiasm as the rest. The celebration spread outside as the news traveled, and Orenburg finally relaxed for the first time in a long while. All across the city, Orenburg began to sing, in relief, in celebration, and in triumph.
[X] The Filibuster Is Halted (-50 PP, Centralizes Orenburg)
[X] Reject Malenkov's Endorsement (No Effect)
Centralization is not opposed to anarchism. Our previous system was falling apart at the seams, and letting men like Burba and Malenkov build their power to the point that the could have reinstituted a dictatorship. The reforms we have passed have been designed to protect the rights of the individual, and maintain the government's accountability to the people. All these assurances and more were repeated at length, until the majority of complainers were satisfied.
Madagascar's military garrison has managed to 'restore order' on the island, defeating Maurice's loyalists, the native partisans, and the Jewish Hitnagdut Movement. The result of the nearby South African War is still up in the air, with the effective collapse of the Boer Republic countered by the steady advance of the Afrika-Schild's forces.
The filibuster was simply an attempt to delay the inevitable at this point. Our reform efforts had enough support that we could convene a majority vote to limit the speaker's time on the floor, and force him to wrap things up. Was it unnecessary? Perhaps, but simply letting wreckers like him sabotage proceedings without support was something we were trying to move past.
Already, the industrial programs were paying off. Factories were being built in the outlying communes, which were linked even more tightly as the infrastructure improved.
(Since we can afford it, and there's no real reason not to at this point, taking these decisions seemed obvious. I'd been meaning to put it up to a vote, but I'd completely forgotten up until now.)
Malenkov's support was appreciated, but letting him rebuild his powerbase seemed unwise. Besides, at this point we didn't need his help.
With the collapse of the UPO, the only remaining factions fighting in Ostland were Nazis of one stripe or another. A shame, but hardly unexpected.
This had been a long time coming. The 59th Congress had been the culmination of nearly three years' work at this point, and everyone was on edge waiting for the verdict. If it failed now, then Orenburg would almost certainly be unable to pull itself away from collapse. If it succeeded, we would become a rising star in Russia, a beacon of true socialism in the wasteland.
All there was to do now is to count the votes, and await the verdict.
Cheers rocked the Congress as the verdict was declared. The reforms had been passed, and by a substantial margin. Orenburg had been saved from itself, and without sacrificing our freedoms along the way. Even Burba and Malenkov had joined in the celebration, though without quite as much enthusiasm as the rest. The celebration spread outside as the news traveled, and Orenburg finally relaxed for the first time in a long while. All across the city, Orenburg began to sing, in relief, in celebration, and in triumph.
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But that does not mean the work is done! The reforms still had to be instituted, and that would take some time. The sooner we got to work solving out economic woes, the sooner people would see the benefits of reform.
But the wolves were baying at the door. Dirlewanger and Lysenko were still out there, and the two devils had united. Now that we had a government that wasn't ripping itself apart over nothing, we could begin to work with the Ural League in preparation for the coming storm.
And we had our own defenses to think about. Burba had apparently taken the initiative on that matter, working with the eastern communes and the League to train a "Secret Army" for the defense of Orenburg. Despite being a massive overreach on his part, he evidently hadn't used it for anything untoward. It would provide a useful starting point for overhauling our own military.
All these were important, and we needed to choose what to focus on first. Working with the League, building up our industry, or building our armies?
(This will be a Priority Vote for what order you want to go down the focus branches.)
[ ] Proclaiming Internal Peace (Industry)
[ ] The League's Training (Ural League)
[ ] Revive Orenburg's Shops (Military)
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[3] Proclaiming Internal Peace (Industry)
[2] The League's Training (Ural League)
[1] Revive Orenburg's Shops (Military)
I like how basically the world is basically going to shit outside of Orenburg and England.
[2] The League's Training (Ural League)
[1] Revive Orenburg's Shops (Military)
I like how basically the world is basically going to shit outside of Orenburg and England.
Hakazin
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The TNO devs have said very good things about England's LibSoc route, as it happens.
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very good, or VERY GOOD?
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Hakazin
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goddamnit it I forgot about that meme
Positive, non-ironic very good things, to be clear. They apparently wanted to make a point of it not backfiring.
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*oof* Thats fucking depressing. Is it possible to survive even in that scenario and get a...less bad ending or is doom more or less forced?