I would like to claim Cisplatine. Not sure if I'll be able to be active, but that's why I prefer something small and tucked away while still being capable of playing the diplomatic game. If not, maybe Bahia or Amazonas.
We lack participants for the cousin German nations, and I encourage persons looking for a regional role in this nation game to look into perhaps the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Greece, the Turkish Republic, the Republic of Colombia, the Republic of Argentina, the Federal Republic of Brazil, the Democratic Republic of India, or any other nation states still open to applicants.
In the meanwhile, those who have had their claims accepted will be updated as participants on the nation list, and are encouraged to begin developing turn posts and plans for the beginning of 1991, set tentatively tomorrow at 9 pm EST.
Furthermore, if anyone is interested in being moderator of geopolitical changes on the map, I would welcome them so long as they have experience, as I can take care of the other moderation.
How did the balkanization of Brazil happen ITTL? Did the Portuguese royal family move to Rio as in OTL? Was Uruguay conquered by Brazil? Did the Cisplatine War happen?
How did the balkanization of Brazil happen ITTL? Did the Portuguese royal family move to Rio as in OTL? Was Uruguay conquered by Brazil? Did the Cisplatine War happen?
The Federal Republic of Brazil did balkanize throughout its history, as seen in existence the Dominion of the Amazons, the Republic of Bahia, and the Union of Cisplatina.
In Lisbon, the Portugese royal family are alive and well, and have been for many years.
Uruguay was one of the provinces that formed the Union of Cisplatina, the other being Rio Grande do Sul, and maintains a tenuous relationship between the Federal Republic of Brazil, which it broke away from, and the Republic of Argentina, which attempted to invade it, and the state exists thanks to British intervention and mediation.
Is this a change due to my naming of potential nations to take? Trust me, your participation as the Revolutionary Islamic Republic of Egypt was fine, as a counterbalance to the Kingdom of Ethiopia, which another participant is assigned, is important.
However, if you truly do wish to change nations to the Metaxist Kingdom of Greece, please let me know!
Name: The Empire of Mexico Head of State: Emperor Maximillian Iturbide (OOC: The first name, ironically, of the current claimant in OTL) Head of Government: Prime Minister Carlos Salinas de Gortari Type of Government: Habsburg Constitutionalism Population: 117,836,000
Capital: Mexico City
Domestic
Internal Events:
-The Emperor and his Progressive Prime Minister have agreed to meet in a series of closed talks to discuss reform. It is hoped they will be able to create an organized time table for reform but given the Emperor's unwillingness to consider several topics, including the Landowner's Franchise, it remains to be seen if any substantial ground will be gained.
Economic Status:
-Mexico, though possessing rich natural resources, has long suffered developmental problems due to its dependence on heavy taxes on the upper classes to maintain the military. These taxes are tolerated due to the extensive privileges given to the nation's elite. Given that the Emperor needs the support of both the Upper Classes and the Military to maintain his power and benefiting one will likely damage his relations with the other, many fear for the Mexico's long term future...
Military
-The Mexican military, faced with the certain probability of a war in the underdeveloped lands of Northern Mexico, has long favored a strong airforce to harass enemy incursion and to wage strategic strikes against major enemy installations, such as the US Pacific Fleet at Vancouver or Confederate forts across Texas. The Navy and Army have been considered secondary defensive weapons to pin the enemy while logistical strikes wear them down. The sole exception is the Army of Rio Grande, which bears a formidable armored section for proposed rapid advanced into Texas aided by airborne cavalry.
I am working today and tomorrow, but I'll try to get a general turn post and such worked out? And figure out some vaguely sensible numbers of "Last remaining superpower" in terms of military strength.
Name: The Empire of Mexico Head of State: Emperor Maximillian Iturbide (OOC: The first name, ironically, of the current claimant in OTL) Head of Government: Prime Minister Carlos Salinas de Gortari Type of Government: Habsburg Constitutionalism Population: 117,836,000
Capital: Mexico City
Domestic
Internal Events:
-The Emperor and his Progressive Prime Minister have agreed to meet in a series of closed talks to discuss reform. It is hoped they will be able to create an organized time table for reform but given the Emperor's unwillingness to consider several topics, including the Landowner's Franchise, it remains to be seen if any substantial ground will be gained.
Economic Status:
-Mexico, though possessing rich natural resources, has long suffered developmental problems due to its dependence on heavy taxes on the upper classes to maintain the military. These taxes are tolerated due to the extensive privileges given to the nation's elite. Given that the Emperor needs the support of both the Upper Classes and the Military to maintain his power and benefiting one will likely damage his relations with the other, many fear for the Mexico's long term future...
Military
-The Mexican military, faced with the certain probability of a war in the underdeveloped lands of Northern Mexico, has long favored a strong airforce to harass enemy incursion and to wage strategic strikes against major enemy installations, such as the US Pacific Fleet at Vancouver or Confederate forts across Texas. The Navy and Army have been considered secondary defensive weapons to pin the enemy while logistical strikes wear them down. The sole exception is the Army of Rio Grande, which bears a formidable armored section for proposed rapid advanced into Texas aided by airborne cavalry.
Feel in no way limited by the format of the turn post, by the way, other than in outline: if you feel you wish to better describe the internal polity of the Empire of Mexico in accordance with the established canon, as per rule number four, feel free to portray the internal situation of the Empire of Mexico.
However, I would have to agree that your military numbers do seem that of a superpower rather than a regional one. If we could work towards a realistic and constructive resolution, that would be much appreciated!
I am working today and tomorrow, but I'll try to get a general turn post and such worked out? And figure out some vaguely sensible numbers of "Last remaining superpower" in terms of military strength.
Considering that this scenario's United Kingdom is essentially our timeline's United States but with colonies, I am sure it will be relatively easy to come up with ballpark estimates of the numerical accounting of your military.
The Commonwealth of Virginia and the Dominion of Hawaii are certainly interesting picks in themselves, but are you sure you are not interested in any of the aforementioned regional powers in need of participants? Do not feel burdened or pressured, I just want to confirm with you your selection.
The Commonwealth of Virginia and the Dominion of Hawaii are certainly interesting picks in themselves, but are you sure you are not interested in any of the aforementioned regional powers in need of participants? Do not feel burdened or pressured, I just want to confirm with you your selection.
Considering that this scenario's United Kingdom is essentially our timeline's United States but with colonies, I am sure it will be relatively easy to come up with ballpark estimates of the numerical accounting of your military.
Yeah some quick research indicates that the US had about two million people in its armed forces at this point. Now the UK is going to need to scale that back, but how much by is debatable, since while the homeland's population is only 55 million or so, there is the impact of various colonies and a generally booming economy to consider. Hmm. I'm envisioning a significantly smaller Army, but a more comparable Navy and Airforce, since that seems like it fits more with the British position and general ethos in this game? A smaller, but highly trained and equipped Royal Army that often relies on local allies and such in conflicts of any size, backed up by the Steel Wall of the Royal Navy?
Unless I could skirt around the hard numbers cap of my population by saying that Commonwealth citizens can enrol in the British Armed Services...
Feel in no way limited by the format of the turn post, by the way, other than in outline: if you feel you wish to better describe the internal polity of the Empire of Mexico in accordance with the established canon, as per rule number four, feel free to portray the internal situation of the Empire of Mexico.
However, I would have to agree that your military numbers do seem that of a superpower rather than a regional one. If we could work towards a realistic and constructive resolution, that would be much appreciated!
Considering that this scenario's United Kingdom is essentially our timeline's United States but with colonies, I am sure it will be relatively easy to come up with ballpark estimates of the numerical accounting of your military.
You have been assigned the nation of the South German Confederation, the nation states list will be updated accordingly.
The Commonwealth of Virginia and the Dominion of Hawaii are certainly interesting picks in themselves, but are you sure you are not interested in any of the aforementioned regional powers in need of participants? Do not feel burdened or pressured, I just want to confirm with you your selection.
I would love to if anyone would give me so much as a sliver of an idea about what reasonable numbers would be. Is suggesting numbers taboo all of a sudden?
So trying to figure out who the national leaders would be. Just wondering, did Europe's royals still intermarried, or did it get to where they just married whoever they liked?
I would love to if anyone would give me so much as a sliver of an idea about what reasonable numbers would be. Is suggesting numbers taboo all of a sudden?
Nothing at all, in fact, your numbers seem reasonable upon second consideration. If you'll understand, as moderator, my duty is to ensure realism. In any case, I trust you to be able to do that to the best possible opportunity.
So trying to figure out who the national leaders would be. Just wondering, did Europe's royals still intermarried, or did it get to where they just married whoever they liked?
Considering the culture of royalty never changed, I believe it is safe to assume that intermarrying, or arranged marriages, are still very much in use, with the free marriages only being the trait of royalty gone rogue, the stuff of international tabloids everywhere, despite their rare occurrence.
