Vrymnul Expels Embassies of Quatron, Amalah, and Argonia

Vrymnul has expelled the embassies of Quatron, Amalah, and Argonia.

Eretz Makes Peace with Amalah

The nations of Eretz and Amalah have agreed to a peace treaty and a return of the status quo ante bellum.

Bendhermong and Eretz Conclude Peace Accords

Bendhermong and Eretz (NPC 5) have reached a peace agreement under which Eretz will become a Bendhermongese protectorate.

Dates

The date is 12/12.

Imara Seizes Azanian Island

The Imaran Navy has seized the island on the southeast coast of Azania. Azania has protested the action but has not declared war, presumably due to preoccupation with the war against Amalah. Azania has taken no action against Imara.

Sercia Capitulates to Imara

Sercia (NPC 8) has capitulated to Imara (NPC 6) and agreed to become an Imaran protectorate. The terms of the cease-fire commit Imara to Sercia's defense but give Imara access to Sercian oil and allow for Imaran troop movements around Sercia. Sercian officials have remarked that, although unfavorable, they had little negotiating power with the rest of the world occupied in the Amalah/Azania war.

Few casualties were reported on either side during the war due to the thin spread of Sercian troops and Sercia's policy of withdrawing rather than fighting.

Argonia Declares War on Vrymnul

The Argonian Empire has signed a treaty of alliance with Quatron and has declared war on Vrymnul in protest of Vrymnul's violation of the cease-fire between Amalah and Azania.

Date

The date is 11/12.

US declares war on Japan

My fellow Americans, as we all know, Japan has been attacking China non-stop for months now.  This needless slaughter of innocent lives is unacceptable.  I have already tried to contact the Japanese government asking that they stop this unnecessary war, but they have dismissed me on every occasion.  As of this moment, I am putting a trade embargo on Japan, blocking them from receiving any US goods, from oil and bullets to food and clothing.  Trade will resume once Japan agrees to a cease-fire and begins removing their occupying forces from within China's borders.

In order to speed up the return of peace and prosperity to Japan, I have sent several fleets to the Pacific in order to weaken Japan's attack significantly, either allowing them to see the error in their ways or letting the oppressed Chinese soldiers push the Japanese army back into the sea.

My predecessor might not have felt it necessary to stop this war, but it doesn't mean he made the right choice.  China is one of the largest markets in the known world, and I am sure many businesses situated here in the US have extensive deals with China during peacetime.  I do not want to fight Japan, as they were our allies in the "War to End all Wars", but if they will not stop in the name of diplomacy and peace, then I will personally make sure they stop in the name of war.

Quatron Declares War on Vrymnul

Read about it on the Quatron Times. http://www.quatrontimes.blogspot.com/

Eretz Declares War on Amalah

In an unpredicted move, Eretz (NPC 5) declared war on Amalah despite being already invaded by Bendhermong. Eretz has not conducted military action against Amalah.

Quatron Government Denounces Vrymnul's Move

Read about it at the Quatron Times! http://quatrontimes.blogspot.com/2011/12/vrymnul-declares-war-on-amalah.html

Azania Resumes War with Amalah

In the recent war between Vrymnul and Amalah, Azania has alleged that Azanian soil has been used as a staging ground for Amalah's war effort by Amalah soldiers still occupying a small portion of Azania. Amalah protests the move as an unjust betryal of their cease-fire.

Imara invades Sercia

Taking advantage of the global uncertainty, Imara has declared war on Sercia. So far, they have landed troops in northeastern Sercia and encountered little resistance.

Bendhermong Invades Eretz

Bendhermong has launched a large-scale invasion of Eretz (NPC 5). Their government has refused to talk to reporters about the incident.

Vrymnul Declares War on Amalah

At the end of September, Vrymnul launched an invasion of Amalah. Casualties are not yet known.

Date

The date is 10/12.

Cease-Fire

Amalah and Azania have negotiated a cease-fire treaty and are awaiting an international committee to discuss reparations.

Food Protests in Argonia

Argonian farmers are reported to be hoarding food in fear of food shortages. Such hoarding has caused food prices to skyrocket and caused morale of consumers to drop. Argonian morale drops 5 points.

Amalah Declares War on Azania

Accusing Azanian fishermen of overfishing in the lake shared by the two nations in defiance of a 1901 treaty, the Amalahn government has declared war on Azania. Amalahn forces have invaded Azania but have as of now made little progress into Azania.

Azania has protested to the international community, claiming that it has not violated the treaty and that Amalah is merely making an excuse for seizing territory. Azania has asked the international community for military action against Amalah.

Dates

The date is 9/12.

Zangaro Demands Trade with Thalessaboran

The Zangaron government has issued an official demand that the Thalessaboran government open its ports to foreign nations to conduct peaceful trade. Zangaro has proclaimed that the Thalessaboran government's unwillingness to open their ports is harming its own citizens as well as the global economy. There have been some reports by officials speaking on condition of anonymity that Zangaro may attempt to "liberate" Thalessaboran if action is not taken immediately.

Foreign experts have suggested that Zangaro, a naval empire, is hoping to capitalize on trade with Thalessaboran. The Zangaron government has not commented on the economic impact on Zangoran merchants.

Protests Continue in Thalessaboran

Farmers are enraged by the government's failure to respond to their demands to open ports and allow grain exports. Morale drops 10 points.

Dates

The date is 7/12.

Thalessaboran farmers protest

A protest movement has arisen among Thalessaboran farmers wishing to sell their excess grain on the foreign market. Farmers have been upset by low grain prices caused by huge surpluses in domestic markets.

Farmers demand a revision to government policy, which currently prohibits the export of grain. Morale decreases by 5 points.

Date for 10/27/2011

The week is 6/12.

Quatron and Sercia Conclude Land Pact

Read all about the new land purchase at the Quatron Times. http://quatrontimes.blogspot.com/

NPC 8 concludes deal with Quatron

NPC 8 has agreed to sell a portion of its land to Quatron in exchange for assistance in constructing factories.

Dates

This week is 5/12.

Update

The date is 4/12.

Resources will now be computed electronically because I do not want to deal with paper slips, not having paper slips, and tracking people down to give them paper slips. If you would like to see your resources, ask me.

Some people (mainly Thalessaboran) did not tell where they wanted cities, etc., so I put these in for you.

Also, all militaries are fully mobilized unless you explicitly tell me to demobilize part of it.

Finally, Vrymnul is losing gold and Argonia is losing food. Vrymnul has about 4-5 months of reserve gold and Argonia has about a year of reserve food. You may want to demobilize, raise taxes, or trade to prevent bankruptcy or starvation.

Resources

Vrymnul needs to collect resources for 2/12.

Thalessaboran needs to collect resources for 1/12 and 2/12. (Quattron has an IOU for 2/12).

Thalessaboran may be punished for not attending the 2/12 meetings; other nations can collect in full next week.

Dates

This week is February 1912, so the date is 2/12.

Resources

Due to my not having resources, Bendhermong, Argonia, and Thalessaboran can collect resources next week (February 1912).

Quatron Times

International Times

January 1912

The Quatron Times has recently opened its offices at http://quatrontimes.blogspot.com/.

Borders

Bendhermong - your eastern border is along the 44/45 line; i.e. you do not own the hexes with x-coordinate 45. If you click "show elevation" on the map you can see your borders.

NPCs 6 and 8 conclude agreement

International Times

January 1912

Sercia (NPC 8) has offered Imara (NPC 6) 50,000 barrels of oil per month in exchange for Imara's protection of the weaker Sercia. Imara has agreed to Sercia's terms.

The deal will last until the end of June 1912 unless renewed.

Temp Headquarters 9/15/2011

Quatron headquarters are located in Mr. Bergman's room today due to Mrs. Regan not being here.


~Ambassador from Quatron
Andrew Gibson

More dates

This next week is still January 1912, as we need an extra week to get everything organized.

Dates

This week's date is January 1912. One week in real life corresponds to one month in the simulation.

Headquarters Location

Bendhermong - Dr Dean's room.
Quatron - Mrs. Regan's room

When you post your headquarter's location, include the rest that have been posted so they're recorded, like I have done.

~Ambassador from Quattron
Andrew Gibson

Bendhermong

Hi everybody,

Please post your headquarters location.

Bendhermong = Dr. Dean's room.

From Emperor William IV

A fair salutation to our fellow nations joining in this exciting venture. We look forward to establishing a fair and lasting relationship with all of you. If you so desire, please make a point of visiting the Argonian foreign ministry as to make a good first impression, and make sure to set a meeting with the Argonian PM. We look forward to a pattern of good relations with you all.

His Majesty,

Emperor William IV of Argonia

Bendhermong

Just checking myself in as HOS of Bendhermong. See y'all tomorrow!

The Vyrmnyul Foreighn Ambassador

Just adding myself to the site. Hey guys!
P.S. The country is Vyrmnul, the adjective is Vrymnyul.
America-American
China-Chinese
Vrymnul-Vrymnyul (Vur-im-knee-ul)

Testing in 3...2...1...

Ground Control, this is Maverick requesting a fly-by.

May the Force be with you.

Live long and prosper.

Vrymnul Salutes Fellow Nations.

By Decree of the King,

The Kingdom of Vyrmnul invites other nations from across the land to establish embassies within Vrym. Furthermore, all ambassadors should request an audience with the King and Council, for a formal Welcoming Ceremony to occur. These meetings can be arranged with the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Bendhermong Greets the Competitors

Hi everybody this is a test post for Bendhermong.

Introduction

This is the blog for Geopolitical Simulation 2.0, a World War I-era simulation.