A New Age: Map Game/Archives

The archives for A New Age: Map Game.
==2018-2027==
===2018===
Andres Obrador becomes President of Mexico. This leads to increased tensions with the US, with US investors and US based companies being forced out of the country, and Mexico leaving NAFTA, seeing it as "The US leeching off of the Mexican People"
Russia annexes the Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republics, known collectively as Novorossiya. They form the New Russia Autonomous Oblast, and Russia claims all of Donetsk and Luhansk
The Syrian Civil War officially ends. Kurdistan is given independence from Syria and Iraq for helping against ISIS, and Syria is split between North and South, with the South under Assad and the North under they Free Syrian Army, which shall hold elections next year.
* United States of America: President Trump announces that Mexican actions against American business will not be tolerated, and cuts off trade with them. With demand increasing for goods, a large percentage of what Mexico kicked out goes to the US, leading to unemployment going down slightly. A budget is agreed upon for this year, and the big winners for spending this year were NASA, Domestic Affairs, and the Military. The big losers were Federal Government Officials, which a lot were laid off as an initiative spearheaded by Speaker Paul Ryan to cut spending on Federal Employees. We pull out troops from several military bases across the world this year, with Western Europe seeing most US troops leave, due to them being the most capable of defending themselves. Most of the troops pulled out of Western Europe are pushed into Afghanistan, to try and kill off the remnants of the Taliban, Al-Qaeda, and ISIS. President Trump reaffirms the Roosevelt Corollary, stating that "We must keep our neighbors from succumbing to Russia and China." This is followed by Trump stating that "Mexico is on thin ice..." The Republican Party gains a comfortable majority in the House and Senate, with Mexico beginning to be seen as an enemy.
*Hungary: President János Áder welcomes the end of the Syrian Civil War as "a step to peace in the Middle East" and announces that an embassy will be opened in the North Syrian capital of Aleppo in the near future. However, the annexation of Novorossiya and the claiming of Donetsk and Luhansk is condemned. Also, this year, a new bill allows 2000 Syrian, Somali, Libyan and Afghan refugees per year to seek asylum in Hungary, but will give the order to deport any other refugee not covered in the quota on grounds of illegal immigration, Border security is also increased. The National Assembly passes an infrastructure bill, setting aside €20 billion for improvement of the highway system, airports, as well as the first phase of a nation-wide high-speed train, which will, at this point, connect Budapest and Debrecen, the two biggest cities in the country. Funding for education and healthcare is also slightly increased, and the military budget is slightly lowered.
* Russia: As widely expected, Vladimir Putin is reelected in the election this year against his challengers. The turnout was 71% and since Alexei Navalny endorsed Grigory Yavlinsky in the end, the latter was notable for getting 4% of the vote. Putin replaces Medvedev with former finance minister Alexei Kudrin as Chairman of Government. After having annexed Lugansk and Donetsk, we gained several million more people and have secured the northern flank of Crimea. However rebuilding the damage from the war in this region is costly. As for the Russian economy, we continue to seek alternative partners while also negotiating with EU nations like Germany to resume economic cooperation. Construction continues on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to deliver gas and oil to Germany and the rest of Europe. Needless to say, Russia does not recognize the terrorist regime in northern Syria or Kurdistan and only recognizes the Syrian Arab Republic, opposing American efforts at Balkanizing Syria and Iraq. The Russian government maintains that this will only increase terrorism and continue to destabilize the Middle East. In our military, we finish construction on several new naval vessels this year. President Putin also signs a new bill finalized by the Duma that offers monetary payments to families that have two or more children.
* France: In response to the migrant crisis that is finally over, many refugees invoking their right of return are promptly allowed transit back to their home nation. Meanwhile, the government passes a legislation in favour of increasing the population and therefore improving the economy. It is noted that nationalist sentiments are in decline. Emmanuel Macron has spoken out against Russia's actions in Ukraine, and pushes for the state to be part of the European Union and perhaps NATO for defensive purposes. The robotics industry is subsidised heavily.
* Japan: Aqours 3nd Love Live! take place in June and July; with live broadcasting included. The new Toyota Supra makes its debut, and has an all-wheel-drive hybrid system with a high-performance variant available as well, and is released. The budget for the Self-Defence Forces is increased for this year. Local elections in Okinawa Prefecture take place this year with winning another term with 65.7% of the vote, beating who only had 19.3% of the vote. Shinzō Abe continues to push for restarting several nuclear power plants in the nation, despite mass opposition.
* Saudi Arabia: King Salman continues to endorse the Saudi Vision 2030, with women finally getting the right to drive in June and it's expected that women will be able to gain rights in the workforce by 2020. Urbanism begins to take place all over the country. Although many citizens are more than happy about the King's current decision, the Wahhabi royals are becoming very irritated with it, as the decisions are mainly against their beliefs in the perfect Arab society. The military is high and mighty. King Salman, in a turn of events, decides to only recognize the Assad regime as legitimate rather than the territory under the Free Syrian Army. The new changes in the United States cause for King Salman to begin moving towards Russia as a new international partner rather than the United States.
* Australia: This year, the Australian Democrats, a centrist party formerly holding many seats in Parliament, re-registers for election. Following the successful populist campaign by the young, charismatic, new leader - Alan Turner, the ADs manage to achieve a largest party majority in the Lower House of Parliament, with a second place in the Upper House. After a week of negotiations, the ADs form a coalition with the Labour Party, marking the ADs as liberal centrists. Alan Turner is seen by some as Australia's Emmanuel Macron. Nonetheless, his coalition sees the support of many as he continues the pro-responsible business policies of his predecessors. Taking a largely liberal stance in the social spectrum, Turner is nonetheless careful not to be too liberal lest he lose valuable independent votes. All in all, the success of the Australian Democrats marks a change in Australia's social attitudes as demographics change as well.
* Germany: A new government is finally formed with the CDU/CSU and the SPD, the ‘grand coalition’.  The SPD will receive six ministries in the new government including finance, foreign affairs and labour portfolios while the CDU will receive five and the CSU will receive three ministries.  There will be rises in public spending as well as German financing of the EU. We condemn the Russian annexation of Novorossiya. We recognize Northern Syria and Kurdistan as independent countries. We  agree with France that Ukraine should become a member of European Union.  Now the war in Syria is finished we hope many refugees will return to their country of origin. We start to invest in Maglev technology. We encourage the population to make more children to counter the decline of the population.
=== 2019 ===
Ukraine acceeds to the EU and NATO narrowly votes to keep Ukraine out, with Montenegro saying no. 
North Korea tests a ballistic missile, one with a nuclear warhead on it to prove it can launch nukes with it. It falls off before it's intended target. It crashes into Kyoto, Japan. This ignites the Second Korean War. 
Mexican border police clash with American Armed Forces in a misunderstanding of Donald Trump's speech. Mexico narrowly avoids declaring war on the US for this.
Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Transnistria apply to join the Russian Federation, with all seeing their existence as short without Russian Protection. 
Nagorno Karabakh applies to join CSTO 
* United States of America: President Trump sends troops across the North Korean border, and as retaliation for Kyoto, nukes Pyongyang. We ask for NATO to send troops against North Korea. Troops are pulled from Afghanistan to help in the war effort, and the draft is reinstated, so in three months, 300,000 troops are invading North Korea. Naval strikes keep North Korea from receiving any foreign aid from overseas countries, and Air strikes keep North Korean troops from making a serious effort to combat the US led strike-force. President Trump orders Mexico to punish the Mexican border police for their actions, or else war will be declared. [Mod Response Required]
**Mod Response: Mexico refuses to punish the Mexican police, stating that “They did the right thing in not backing down to the threats of the deranged President Trump. We will be ready to defend ourselves, and invade the United States if necessary,”. Mexico also institutes a draft. In the US, after this de facto declaration of war by Mexico, riots ensue across all 50 states, calling for the impeachment of President Trump. In the resulting chaos, 49 people were killed, 541 injured, and a truck bomb detonated in front of the Trump Tower in New York.
***American Response: President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are both removed from office, and Paul Ryan takes the oath of office, making him the 46th president of the United States. He tries to mend ties with Mexico, but also begins drawing up invasion plans in case it fails. [Mod Response Required]
***Mod Response: Mexico agrees to back down, but tensions are still high.
*Hungary: We welcome Ukraine’s addition to the European Union as a step for increased unity in Europe. We also offer our condolences to Japan for the many lives lost, condemns and puts a total embargo on North Korea, and sends 350 Hungarian troops to assist in the American invasion of North Korea. However, President János Áder heavily rebukes Donald Trump, saying that “We do not fight fire with fire. To respond to a nuclear bomb with another nuclear bomb is lowering yourself to the level of the enemy. Picking fights with Mexico is not in the American interests right now. Have you noticed the riots and civil unrest occurring in your country, Trump? Or are you too busy tweeting controversial and derogatory comments about your own people and other countries? Honestly, I cannot see what goal or motive you have, unless it is to destroy America, and in extension, Western democracy. I, in behalf of the Hungarian people, and the rest of the world, am sick and tired of your charades, and I ask you to get your act together, or resign,”. In other areas, the first phase of the Hungarian Gyorsvonat (high-speed rail system) is beginning construction, with construction of the Budapest-Debrecen Gyorsvonat line expected to be complete by 2023. Healthcare and educaion also get more funding.
* Japan: Shinzō Abe not only condemns North Korea, but also declares war on them, and sends military support to South Korea. Although angry at North Korean aggression, a bit of controversy arises due to the deployment of military personnel to Korea. Kyoto and surrounding areas is declared off limits.
* Russia: We condemn North Korea's brash actions, especially after the progress made in the Unified Korean Olympic team last year. The Russian Armed Forces deploys troops to the North Korean border to prevent a spillover of the conflict into the Russian Far East. President Putin urges both sides to end the conflict and negotiate for peace as this will lead to the deaths of millions of South Koreans, given the artillery pointed at Seoul. Russia also offers Japan assistance in cleaning up the radioactive mess in Kyoto after the nuclear strike, since we have experience in dealing with nuclear incidents. [Player Response] Meanwhile, the Nord Stream 2 pipeline is completed and shipments of Russian gas and oil begin to Germany and the rest of Western Europe through this Baltic Sea pipeline in spite of US and Polish protests. This helps the Russian economy. We begin reworking our trade agreements with Ukraine now that they are part of the EU in order to reflect that, and Russian economists predict another painful blow to the Ukrainian economy from EU trade regulations since Russia was always Ukraine's main trading partner. President Putin signs a Duma bill that suggests granting Russian citizenship to the six million Ukrainian nationals that have entered Russia since 2014. This, combined with the monetary incentives for big families, helps grow the population. Nagorno-Karabakh's attempt to join the CSTO is rejected mainly on the grounds that it is not a recognized state. The Russian Government asks the authorities of Transnistria, Abkhazia, and South Ossetia to host referendums on membership in the Federation to not aggravate tensions too much. [Mod Response] We also offer to sell China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Syria (Damascus), Iraq, and India the S-400 air defense system (in light of the fact that early last year, an Israeli F-16 was shot down by an old Syrian S-200 system that was made back in the 1960s). [Mod/Player Response]
**Mod Response: Transnistria, South Ossetia, and Abkhazia all have referendums in favor of the annexation. Nagorno-Karabakh is annexed by Armenia due to Russia's decline of their membership in CSTO. China, Qatar, Syria, Iraq, and India all accept. Azerbaijan is enraged by Armenia annexing Nagorno-Karabakh, and leaves the Commonwealth of Independent States.
**Japan Diplomacy: Prime Minister Shinzō Abe accepts Russia's aid in cleaning up Kyoto.
* Australia: The new Australian government initiates a series of pro-regulated business initiatives to help boost the stagnating Australian economy. Among other policies, a cap is placed on student loans to help students stay out of debt. Additionally, the education ministry is reformed to reflect modern requirements, such as more emphasis on the sciences and arts, as well as a new and improved ICT class that has been integrated into the national examinations system. All new students will be educated in the technology of the future. Australia's immigration policies have been slightly liberalised, making it easier for legal immigrants to gain PR status in Australia, with preference for educated migrants. This is seen as an attempt by the government to increase the pool of skilled workers in the country. Thirdly, investment into clean renewable energy (especially solar as solar is getting cheaper by the year and Australia is just so damn hot) has been increased by 80% from the measly amounts in previous years. Along side that policy, financial and legal incentives have been enacted to encourage fossil fuel companies and petrol vehicle companies to switch to renewable alternatives. This approach of 'converting' companies is very much more effective than subsidising new companies as they already have the capital required in R&D. Many aspiring inventors are recruited into the system. All of this is in line with the government's aim of going fully Green by 2030. With an education system centred on high-level education, and a growing industry of skilled tertiary workers, Australia is set to move on to a modern and prosperous future.
* France: While the state is not in support for North Korea, we publicly condemn the United States for launching a nuclear attack on Pyongyang. In a public statement, Macron speaks out against the recent actions made by the US, "France acknowledges the destructive actions of North Korea against Kyoto, but are we really making things better by nuking their capital, which has twice as many people living there? Do the ends really justify the means? Where is the humanity?" We welcome Ukraine into the EU, a sign of strengthening European unity. France also offers to mediate a peace negotiation with North Korea alongside Russia. Infrastructure sees more funding, while reforms in education prepare future generations for a robotics and AI dominated world. Coal, oil and gas power plants are slowly being phased out in favor of other renewable energy sources. In a bill passed in Paris, solar panels are outfitted on government buildings, while construction begins on a large solar farm in rural land outside Tours.
=== 2020 ===
The North Korean Government collapses. The Second Korean War is over, with South Korea annexing the North. 
The Fascist Golden Dawn party takes power in Greece. They support the independence movements in the Mediterranean, clearly to upset the balance of power. Greece leaves NATO and begins to leave the EU. 
The Italian government collapses after several independence movements claim independence. Some members of the Italian Parliament crown Vittorio Emanuele to be King of Italy, with them forming a government in exile in Albania. Venice, Naples, Sardinia, and Sicily all declare independence.
Spain experiences the same fate as Italy. Andalusia, Basque, Aragon, the Balearic Islands, the Canaries, and Galicia declare independence, and receive help from the self-proclaimed Republic of Catalonia. The Civil Wars in Italy and Spain are collectively known as the Mediterranean Conflicts. Greece supports the rebels in both countries.
* Canada: With the recent events with the United States and Mexico, Canada begins to focus more on military. An aircraft carrier is due to be complete next year, with 50 new tanks. Socialism begins to phase out of Canada, with an open health care market brought to the Canadian people. Taxes go down, and major sections of the federal budget get cut. With Spain and Italy falling, we increase our police force, and the government website has a weekly question asking about how the Canadians want their country to be. This will help the population be heard. We condemn America's motives with Mexico and the nuking of Pyongyang. 
*Hungary: The Hungarian government expresses unease at the collapse of Italy and Spain, as well as a fascist dictatorship in Greece, expresses support to the central governments of both Italy and Spain, and sends 1000 troops to each nation, to fight the rebels. [Secret] The Hungarian Government secretly sends funding to the Catalan and Basque separatists [End Secret]. An alliance offer is extended to Romania, the former Yugoslav nations, and Bulgaria, to protect against any potential Greek aggression (Mod Response Required). The more liberal Hungarian Socialist Party has gained traction over the past few years, and has now dethroned the conservative Fidesz party as the majority. New legislation is passed, requiring Hungary be a completely green nation by 2050 at the latest.
**Mod Response: Macedonia, Bosnia, and Kosovo accept the Alliance. The others reject due to NATO being a thing and that being able to protect them more.
*United States of America: The United States supports the central governments in Spain and Italy, but we also support the causes of Basque, Catalonia, Sardinia, and Sicily. We propose that the central governments allow these states to gain their independence, as to lighten the load on the central governments. In the 2020 presidential election sees Democratic nominee Kirsten Gillibrand wins the election in a landslide, partly due to her vice presidential nominee, Cory Booker.
* Japan: The reform to Article 9 is put to vote, which causes controversy. It passes in the National Diet, however, it is unsuccessful in the nationwide referendum; having 73% against it. The reform controversy, among other issues, causes the approval rating both the LDP and especially Shinzō Abe to drop. Shinzō Abe calls for elections in August of next year in light of the controversy. The departure tax is put in place. Aqours 4th Love Live! takes place in August and September, after not having one last year due to North Korea conflict. Shin Megami Tensei V is released for the Nintendo Switch.
* Russia: Because of the referendums the Federation formally annexes Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Transnistria as autonomous republics. Due to the Ukraine conflict being over Prime Minister Alexei Kudrin asks the EU to formally lift sanctions against Russia, as they damaged the European economy and are meaningless anyway, particularly with the chaos going on in the US. [Mod Response] The Russian government also formally asks Ukraine and Georgia to recognize the situation as they will never be getting those regions back now, and begin restoring relations. [Mod Response] The Russian weapons manufacturing industry continues to sell weapons to other countries throughout Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The Russian Navy receives several new vessels this year. We offer Greece membership in the CSTO. [Mod Response] Russia remains neutral in the Medditerannean conflicts but President Putin makes a statement supporting the integrity of Italy and Spain as nation states, saying that "destroying some of Europe's oldest nations does not benefit anyone."
**Mod Response: Sanctions on Russia are lifted , on the condition that Russia does not take any more land. Greece accepts, seeing the CSTO as a way to get funding for millitary projects, as well as protection. Ukraine reluctantly recognizes the loss of Crimea amd the Donbass, as those areas are majority ethnic Russian anyway, but Georgia refuses to recognize it and cuts all ties to Russia.
=== 2021 ===
In a second independence referendum, Scotland becomes independent from the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom then sells off outlying territories to mainly the United States due to a large percentage of them starting to question British Rule. This sparks Quebec to start plans for a referendum in 2023. Most political analysts see this as being a landslide victory in favor of independence.
Mexico and Argentina form an "alliance" against The US, with Argentina having joined due to the US purchasing the Falklands. They seek support from Russia and CSTO, applying for membership
Spain and Italy come to an agreement with some more "distant separatists". The Balearic Islands, The Canary Islands, Basque, Catalonia, Sardinia, and Sicily will gain independence, but in return, they shall help in defeating the other separatists, and become NATO observers.
* United States of America: Kirsten Gillibrand takes the oath of office, and immediately proves herself a competent president, with legislation based towards preventing the near apocalypse that was Donald Trump. The 28th Amendment is ratified, which abolishes the Electoral College in favor of Popular Vote by STV. Shortly afterward, Congress passes landmark legislation, closing several loopholes people use to avoid paying taxes. The 29th Amendment is also proposed, in which Congress cannot be re-elected if the National Debt is over 20% of the GDP. Congress gets the general message, and creates a "balanced budget" for the first time in decades. Taxes increase on the wealthy, allowing for most things to not have to be cut. The Military is downsized, with a cap of 10,000 new recruits per year. This leads to the US Armed Forces being filled with only the most competent of soldiers in the lower ranks. With the Second Korean War over, we finally congratulate South Korea, and begin helping them and Japan rebuild, using a plan similar to the Marshall Plan after World War II. We warn Russia against accepting Mexico or Argentina into CSTO, as it is a clear violation of the Monroe Doctrine. Secret: Plans begin to be made to put up an orbital warhead defense. (End Secret)
* Canada: This year, Prime Minister Trudeau issues a bill to the House of Commons and the Senate which would override Quebec's referendum in 2023. This passes in the House of Commons with 258 to 50. This bill fails in the Senate with 46-59. The first Canadian aircraft carrier takes to the Atlantic. The Canadian Space Agency announces by 2030, they hope to put a man on the moon. SJWs attack spokesperson Kathy Mc-kormin saying the first Canadian on the moon should be a woman. Soon, it is announced a man and a woman will be put on the moon together.
**Mod Event:Due to PM Trudeau's attempt at blocking Quebecois independence, the movement gains more traction, and several politicians from the Maritimes begin discussing joining the United States in the event of Quebec gaining independence or forming a new Commonwealth Realm along with Newfoundland and Labrador.
* Japan: Elections are held. Shinzō Abe and the LDP sees a sharp reduction in seats going down to 167. Kibō no Tō also lost ten seats, while Komeito lost six. The Constitutional Democratic Party sees the largest rise in seats, and now sits at 179 seats. The Constitutional Democratic Party, Japanese Communist Party, and Social Democratic Party continues their coalition in the election (known as the Pacifist coalition), as does the LDP-Komeito coalition. Yukio Edano from the Constitutional Democratic Party ultimately wins the election and becomes Prime Minister. The budget for the Self-Defence Forces are cut down a bit, and a budget is made towards reconstruction.
* Australia: This year, the virtually non-existent military budget is increased to 80 billion Aussie Dollars (AzD). This is followed by a massive recruitment campaign with national self-defence being a main driver for joining the army. By the end of the year, the Australian Armed Forces numbers 250,000. Numbers continue to grow with a cap set at 400,000 active duty troops at any time. The Navy and Air Force are the biggest benefactors of this spending and troop increase. The Australian government declares neutrality in most global conflicts and decides to focus on self-development instead if interfering in other countries' issues. Secondly, the government enacts population growth programmes such as lower family taxes and family planning programmes, with the aim of achieving a population of 30 million by 2030. Next, Australia reaffirms its loyalty to the British Crown and Commonwealth. Additionally, during this year's Commonwealth meetings, the PM proposes to ease free trade between Commonwealth nations. [Mod Response] [Secret] The PMs of England and Australia agree to a joint cooperation channel between the GCHQ and Australia, providing Australian civilian and military forces with vital intel. [/Secret] The Australian Cyber Security Centre is reorganised into the Australian Electronic Communications Agency (AECA), an organisation tasked with defending the nation's internet and other electronic communications. They also tackle organised cyber crime and handle cyber intelligence. Last but not least, the PM visits India and China separately to talk about strengthening trade ties. Shenzhen and Mumbai are of special interest due to their status as tech capitals. [Mod Response on trade ties]
**Mod Response:They both agree to increase trading with Australia, with China seeming extra-eager to do so.
* Germany: We condemn the Greek departure from The EU and NATO. We send around 40 Eurofighter Typhoon and 100 Leopard 2 tanks to Spain and Italy, to help them to fight the separatists. We do not recognize Vittorio Emanuele as Head of state of Italy and we hope the new country of Scotland will become a member of the EU and NATO.  We hope to open the first maglev train line for the public in 2023, it will be a line from Essen to Dortmund. In the General election in October, the CDU of Angela Merkel is still the largest party. The Far-right ‘Alternative Für Deutschland’ is the 2nd largest party. Now government forming talks has begun. There are rumours that 2021 would become the last year with Angela Merkel as Chancellor of Germany.
* France: With the presidential elections coming up in 2022, Emmanuel Macron is set to enter his second term as the President of France. To prevent the recent events in Italy and Spain to happen to France, steps are taken to lessen the likelihood of an uprising. Military support is provided to the governments of Spain and Italy. A new type of tank is designed, based on the AMX Leclerc, known as the Titan I. Macron has announced the creation of a French national space agency, in which France will send the first manned mission to the Moon in decades.
* Russia: President Putin affirms his support for the central governments of Spain and Italy, mindful of separatist movements in Chechnya and elsewhere in Russia's recent history. We tell the United States that Mexico and Argentina are "sovereign nations that can decide which alliances to join for themselves" and also bring up "the Ukraine precedent" in terms of meddling in countries on each other's border. We tell the leaders of Mexico and Argentina to work this out with the US before Russia reviews their application for CSTO membership. In the meantime, we offer S-400 air defense systems to both countries. [Mod Response] This year the S-500 air defense systems are completed and introduced into the Strategic Rocket Forces. Prime Minister Kudrin announces that the Russian economy has greatly rebounded since the lifting of EU sanctions and has been growing. The military budget is risen, and the total number of personnel is capped at 1.3 million (currently standing at around 1 million). The aging Kirov-class heavy nuclear guided missile cruisers Admiral Lazarev and Admiral Ushakov have been refitted and modernized, officially being commissioned into the Russian Navy this year. This brings up the count of Kirov-class ships to four, assigning one to each major fleet (Black Sea, Northern, Baltic, and Pacific). This will allow Russia to project power around the world. A new supercarrier, Project 23000E, is beginning to be constructed in Russian shipyards and is expected to take a decade to fully complete.
**Mod Response: Mexico and Argentina accept
*Hungary: Changes to healthcare and eduction take place, making it more accessible and efficient. Aside from that, not much has changed. The first phase of the Gyorsvonat is halfway complete, and testing of train models, heavily based on the French TGV and Japanese bullet trains, begins. A new terminal is added to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
=== 2022 ===
Argentina seizes the Falklands from the United States shortly after they acquired it from the UK. Mexico says they shall defend Argentina if the US retaliates. Most of the American Public supports war with Mexico and Argentina due to their hostility against the US and the threat of having a Russian ally on their borders. Argentina sees going much like they hoped during the Falklands War.
The Mediterranean Conflict rages on, with Italy gaining ground against their enemies, with Vittorio Emanuele basically accepted as the new Italian King by most loyal to Italy. Spain is not as lucky, with the separatists gaining ground against the Spanish Central Government.
Occitania begins campaigning for Self-Rule, much like the Scottish did before their independence
* United States of America: The United States Government sees the Argentinian seizure of the Falklands as an act of War. Several battleships and destroyers are sent to the Argentinian coast to set up a blockade, and troops invade Mexico as a pre-emptive strike. Airstrikes ensue on the Mexican coast, and we target supply lines to Mexican troops to try and starve the Mexican Army. Annexation proposals are already being drawn up, with the most insane being to annex all of Mexico north of the 20th parallel North, and all of Argentina south of the 40th parallel south. The 29th Amendment is ratified, which was explained last turn. Kirsten Gillibrand supports the war, seeing it as Argentina attempting what Japan failed at.
* Japan: A reform towards the work culture is passed; and several new laws and regulations are put into place; such as setting a limit of 48 hours of work a week maximum and women have the right to work and have equal rights and benefits. Meanwhile a proposal is made to ban all fuel and diesel cars by 2045. An investment towards renewable energy is made, while nuclear power is planned to be phrased out. Aqours 6th and final Love Live! takes place at the Tokyo Dome in March. The PlayStation 5 is also released this year, with up to two Terabyte storage.
* Germany: The ‘Jamaica coalition’ is formed with the CDU, The Free Democratic Party (liberals) and the Greens. There will be more military and educational spending. The military spending would rise from 1.2% of the GDP to 1.5%.  The nuclear power plants in Germany would close around 2040, although it is not certain yet and Marijuana will be legalised in 2025. The government condemns the American aggression towards Mexico and Argentina and has announced it will not support any side. We ask Scotland to become a member of the EU [Mod Response]. The government wants to retire the Eurofighter Typhoon and searches for a replacement. Meanwhile, the military support in the Mediterranean Conflict continues and we have decided to recognize Vittorio Emanuele as Head of state of Italy.
**Mod Response: Scotland would be delighted to join. Catalonia, Basque, The Balearic Islands, Sardinia, and Sicily apply for membership as well. Note: The separatists that are applying are the ones that are helping the central government in exchange for independence. [Player Response Required]
** Germany: Germany welcomes these new nations into the European Union.
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* France: Emmanuel Macron is re-elected as President of France. He sets out goals that include sending a manned mission to the Moon by the end of his second term, enact reforms in the energy industry to shift towards cleaner energy, and the solution to the problems in Occitania. The redistribution of economy and energy towards Occitania is expected to solve the main cause of their nationalism, apparent exclusion. Greater autonomy is also provided to quell their nationalism. Research on nuclear fusion is further subsidized by the government. The admission of Scotland into the EU is supported by the nation, as well as the assisting separatist groups.
** Aussie Diplomacy: The PM proposes a joint Aussie-French Moon mission. This will benefit both countries' space programmes as France has both the money and technology while Australia has the hardware and launch site.
* Russia: The Russian Government will continue to provide support to its allies, the Spanish and Italian central governments, not recognizing the regional separatists. President Putin also speaks out against US provocations against South American nations. With the new military budget, the Russian Air Force is set to receive at least 200 new Sukhoi T-50 PAK FA next generation jets by 2025. Prime Minister Kudrin announces a plan to transfer the Russian economy off of oil and gas reliance and create a post-oil economy for the future, with emphasis on such fields as agriculture and weapons sales.
**Arabian Diplomacy: King Salman accept the weaponry previously offered a few years ago.
* Saudi Arabia: With women having gained the rights to work in the last two years, the Wahhabi royals persist on reforming the government or else they will give King Salman the ill-legitimacy to the crown as King of the Saudi's and religious power over the Arabians. More next year.
* Australia: This year, the government creates the Australian Space Exploration Agency (ASEA). It is tasked with Australian space exploration and is given an initial budget of 50 billion AZD, to be reduced to 30 billion AZD next year. Soon, the ASEA builds a rocket launch site on the Northern-most tip of Queensland. By the end of the year, the ASEA has successfully launched 16 satellites into space, entirely on it's own, thanks to technology borrowed or bought from America and China. The PM proposes a joint Aussie-French Moon mission in light of Frances recent commitment to space travel. [Player Response] In other news, thanks to the PM's pro-business, pro-population growth and investment in technology, the Australian GDP has hit 1.8 trillion USD. This in turn leads to a 60% increase in corporate tax revenue, increasing total government revenue by about 20%. The government expects this figure to grow much larger as new policies are implemented. Among those policies are the construction of science and business parks in South Australia which have attracted many companies in the software and internet industry. Understanding that hardware manufacture would be too expensive to produce in Australia and thus non-competitive, the PM invites Chinese hardware companies to ship hardware to Australia with low tariffs (thanks to the Chinese trade deal) where they will be assembled in automated Australian assembly lines. As more and more of South Australia is devoted to tech, the area just outside Adelaide has become known as the Silicon Valley of the South. A place where the software and ideas of the Western world meet the hardware and industrialism of the Eastern world. Australia is at the literal centre of the information revolution.
**French Response: We accept the proposal.
* Canada: After years of debate since 2020, politicians agree on the future of Canadian health care. Free health care will only be provided to those with disease and disability. Next year, all seats in the house of commons are up for election, and the Quebec referendum will take place. Trudeau in a desperate attempt to stop Quebec, announces that their is still hope. The Clarity Act, a bill signed into law in 1995 gives the government the final say in the succession from the union. This sends many voters into panic. As of now, Conservatives seem as if they may take the majority Maxime Bernier is the new leader of the Conservative Party. Finally, we ignore Mexico and the United States current growing war.
=== 2023 ===
The "Second Falklands War" is going extremely well for the Americans, with most of Northern Mexico and Argentine Patagonia under American control, however, many nations call for peace between the Americans and the Argentinian-Mexican Defense Pact.
The Quebecois referendum leads to Quebec claiming independence. Shortly afterward, The Maritime Provinces and Newfoundland and Labrador declare independence as the "Republic of Acadia". Some say they originally were going to join the United States, but due to the Second Falklands War, they decided against it.
The Visegrad Group, which includes Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Czechia; formalize a union, known as the Intermarium. They also add Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria, and Lithuania to the union. Some see this as being like an "Eastern European Union inside the European Union". This is intended to be a fallback plan if the EU collapses.
* Japan: 20 floating wind turbines are planned offshore off the Fukushima coast, and aims for 80 of them built by 2031, as a part to the move towards renewable energy sources that is not nuclear. A new idol group for Love Live! is announced, with 恒星 (Kōsei) being the name chosen for the new idol group. The Idolmaster 3 is released for the PlayStation 5. The proposal is passed in the government, banning all fuel and diesel cars by 2045. The budget for the Self-Defence Forces are cut down again by 1/8th, and the budget cut is redirected to infrastructure and social services.
* Russia: Although this is years late, Prime Minister Kudrin tells the Ukrainian Government that Russia is willing to return the several dozen Ukrainian Navy vessels that it seized during the liberation of Crimea in 2014. Most of them are in such poor condition because of Ukraine's lack of funding to maintain these ships that the Russian Navy has no use for them due to the cost and time necessary for refitting, and so the government offers to improve relations with Ukraine by returning the ships to the Ukrainian Navy. [Mod Response] President Putin comments that the new "Intermarium" seems like a potential threat to the Russian sphere of influence, but Russia will try to improve its relations with these countries. The Duma passes a bill increasing monetary payments to those that have families with two or more children. The ethnic Russian birth rate has significantly increased since the Family Assistance Act was originally introduced several years ago and the infamous "Russian demographic crisis" is long in the past. Efforts to transfer the economy off of oil and gas revenue continue, with development put into agriculture and the arms industry, as well as increasing the country's manufacturing sector in general. Secret: President Putin will not be running for reelection next year, and his team decides on Kudrin as a successor in the upcoming elections.
**Mod Response:Ukraine is glad to see their ships returned, but are still not "happy" with the Russian Government
* United States of America: The US recognizes the newly independent states of Quebec and Acadia, and will see any Canadian action as a violation of their sovereignty. We continue our push into Mexico and Argentina, having almost completely destroyed their navies and air forces. We hope to gain the Patagonia region from Argentina, and all of Northern Mexico. Microsoft releases the Xbox 720, which is a flop. Microsoft then announces that they shall not be making any more consoles, instead becoming a 3rd party developer in the gaming industry. Atari makes a comeback with their Atari Cougar. Star Trek: Discovery ends, after a successful seven years. Star Wars has faded due to Star Trek's rise in popularity. Several new vehicle designs are in the works for the military, including a new type of plane that in released pictures seems to look more like a spaceship.
* Canada: The Quebec independence referendum is overridden using the Clarity Act. The House of Commons votes 233-75 with only politicians from Quebec voting towards this. Now that Quebec trying to leave has happened twice, the constitution is amended to make it illegal to leave the union, and will be ratified next year. This years defense budget is increased by 8 billion more Canadian Dollars.
**Both Quebec and the Atlantic Provinces declared independence following the referendum, so The Atlantic Provinces would probably also vote toward legalizing the referendum.
**Mod Event:Due to the enforcement of the Clarity Act, Quebec and Acadia decide to fight for their independence. The Canadian Civil War has begun.
***Canadian Response: 30 tanks are sent into Quebec to assist our 2,000 soldiers to combat the rebels. The police force inside Quebec arrests hundreds of rebels for treason, who are convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison. New Brunswick is under martial law, with checkpoints everywhere.
* Australia: Following a popular referendum, the national anthem is changed to Waltzing Matilda. This is met with a massive worldwide media frenzy with many talk show hosts dubbing it the most Australian thing ever. In other news, 2 satellites are launched into orbit this year, both as remote autonomous test satellites, testing technologies for the coming Moon mission. Additionally, a plan to launch an autonomous rover to the Moon using SpaceX's technology by 2026 is underway. This is marked as a groundbreaking development by experts worldwide as it is the first time a mission of such calibre has been built upon technology developed by the private sector. Elon Musk becomes very popular in Australia. The Australian military has reached a total count of 250,000, with the majority in the Navy and Air Force. An additional 20,000 armed forces are in the Australian Coast Guard, tasked with protecting the Australian coastline from terrorists, pirates and various other non-military tasks including handling refugee boats and rescuing people. Australia decides to stay out of the Second Falkland War though the PM is known to have remarked that the Falklands is legally American. Australia stays out of the Canadian Civil War entirely as the Australian public has mixed feelings. This year, the Australian GDP rises to 1.9 trillion AZD, benefitting from t pro-business policies and the booming tech industry. Lastly, Australia proposes an Oceanic military alliance with New Zealand to protect common interests and tackle regional problems with piracy and refugees. [Mod Response]
**Mod Response:New Zealand accepts, but is cautious, due to this possibly leading down the path of Australia eventually annexing New Zealand.
**American Diplomacy:We thank Australia for their PM's remarks towards the Second Falklands War. (It's nice to see people read the mod events, even when not all of them do, thinking that I just invaded a country for no reason.)
* Germany: We recognize Quebec, and Acadia as independent countries, however we will not participate in the Canadian civil war. We hope that there will be soon peace between Mexico, Argentina and The United States of America. The first German Maglev train opens for public. The government encourages people to buy electric cars. We see how the Russian population rises as a result of their Family Assistance Act and we decide to do the same, the bill is passed in the Bundestag. We still help Spain and Italy in their conflict.
* Serbia: Aleksandar Vučić continues his presidency for the second term, after winning last election in 2022. This time, Vučić's government will focus on improving relations with neighboring nations and Western countries, and maintain good relationship between Serbia and CSTO. In reaction to the ongoing civil war in the Mediterranean and Canada, Serbian government supports the central governments of Spain, Italy, and Canada. Serbia also refuses to recognize these separatists. Foreign Minister makes a statement that Serbia respects territorial integrity of Spain, Italy, and Canada, and Serbia is having the same issue with them (in reference to Kosovo). There are some reports that Serbia aims to join the Intermarium as observers, however no actions are taken. Infrastructure are continued to be improved. Construction of A3 motorway, which starting from Belgrade to the border with Romania, and will give access to Romanian city of Timişoara. Several roads in rural areas are being improved. New terminal is planned to be built in Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport.
* France: Support for the central governments of Spain, Italy and Canada are maintained, but the nation does recognise the efforts of the separatists that have co-operated. The education system is reformed, throwing more support and basis behind skills such as coding or creative arts. Refugees displaced by the Mediterranean Wars are accepted by France, which is handled much more efficiently than the Syrian refugee crisis. The nation also calls for Canada, Quebec and Acadia to negotiate a long-term solution, rather than settle it with force. Bills passed by the government focus on increasing the etnic French population, in an action similar to that of Russia and Germany. A start-up company based in Paris, Aperture, is given fundihng to expand the French national grid and begin the conversion process from fossil-fueled based power plants to those of a more renewable nature.
=== 2024 ===
An armistice is agreed upon for the Second Falklands War until a peace treaty can be negotiated.
The Mediterranean Conflicts end in a Central Government Victory. All states guaranteed independence for cooperation are given independence, and the others are annexed back into their former nations. 
The Canadian Civil War officially starts with the first clash between the Central Government and the Separatists. British Columbia and the Northern Territories of Yukon, the NWT, and Nunavut are contemplating secession also. 
The Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant in Raleigh, North Carolina experiences a meltdown. Fun Times.
* Japan: With news of a nuclear power plant having a meltdown in the US, the phrase out of nuclear power begins, with the Constitutional Democratic Party, Japanese Communist Party, Social Democratic Party, Liberal Party, and including Kibō no Tō in support of this. The LDP and Komeito are against this move, but are outnumbered in the government by those in support. A budget towards renewable energy not nuclear is also increased. A few bills are passed in attempts to combat the population decline of the nation, and the government begins to no longer encourage the "three-generation households" and promotes a work-life balance. More investment is made towards social services as well. Kōsei initial cards are released on Love Live! School Idol Festival in June, and Kōsei songs also added. Dearly Stars cast makes debut in The Idolmaster Million Live! Theatre Days.
* Australia: Corporate tax on multinationals increases by 3%, bringing in an additional 100 million AZD in tax revenue. This money is largely invested in nuclear fission research. In other news, Australian Diplomats are visiting Asian countries to increase trade ties and to increase Australia's standing in the region as a neutral regional power that can be depended upon. This is in line with the PMs plans to increase tech exports to Asia as their emerging economies gobble up tech. In other news, the PM for Canadian unity and for a peaceful resolution to be reached. Australian mediators offer to be present during peace negotiations. [Player/Mod Response] United we stand, Divided we fall. Australia announces plans to involve 20 bombers in the fight against terrorism in the Middle East. Additionally, the Australian Air Force routinely airdrops supplies and humanitarian aid into conflict zones.
* Russia: The presidential election is held this year as Vladimir Putin steps down, having reached the end of his consecutive two term-limit. Alexei Kudrin, his prime minister, runs on the United Russia ticket. However, unexpectedly, he only gets about 40% of the vote because of his liberal views, while Sergey Baburin of the nationalist Russian All-People's Union gets 36%, causing a runoff. On the next election day a month later, Baburin pulls ahead of the liberal and wins with 52% of the vote to become the next President. Baburin appoints Anton Bakov, leader of the Monarchist Party, as Prime Minister as part of a nationalist-monarchist compromise. Immediately, he begins purging many of the Putin era officials and has the Investigative Committee begin prosecuting oligarchs. Under his approval the State Duma passes a bill reinstating the death penalty, for government corruption. He also announces that the wealth acquired by oligarchs during the 1990s with the treasonous actions of Yeltsin was a robbing of the nation, and demands Western banks to hand over the financial information of Russian oligarchs living abroad. He also demands the extradition of oligarchs from the US and UK to stand trial for high treason. [Mod Response] Baburin orders an inspection of nuclear facilities to make sure they are in top shape. He also approves the sale of additional weaponry to the Syrian Arab Republic and reaffirms Russia's support for the governments of Italy and Spain.
**American Response:We extradite the oligarchs
**Mod Response:The British refuse to extradite the oligarchs.
*Saudi Arabia | Saudi Provisional Government: On January 5th, the Wahhabi Royalists in Saudi Arabia declared illegitimacy for the Saudi's to continue their reign over Arabia, and thus decide to seize the throne for themselves, beginning the Arabian Civil War. In response to Salafi sympathizers taking up arms and overrunning numerous northern provinces, the Arabian Revolutionary Front, a militia composed of Arabians who wish to have democracy and a republic, begin to fight back against all sides in the efforts to topple the Kingdom and form the Republic of Arabia. Numerous Shia's in the southwestern portion of the Kingdom begin a vie for secession in the efforts of obtaining independence and giving the Shia community in the Middle East more power, establishing the Shia Secessionist Front. With the Saudi Provisional Government watching as the kingdom collapses into civil war, the State of Hejaz, controlling the two holy cities Mecca and Medina, is given independence as to not bring the war into Holy Land. (This is the set up turn. More next turn)
** Aussie Diplomacy: The government expresses shock at the turn of events in Arabia. However, the PM quickly expresses support for the Provisional Government against the ultra-conservative Wahhabi Royalists. Simultaneously, the government decides to support the Shia independence movement seeing them as being marginalized for too long. Seeing as the pre-war government has been becoming more and more secular over time, granting more and more rights, the PM calls on the provisional government to ally with the Shia secessionists against the Wahhabi terrorists and fractured republicans. [Player Response]
* France: In response to the recent nuclear reactor meltdown in the United States, the government begins phasing out nuclear reactors in favour of new whirlpool hydroelectric generators, which will be used to replace most power plants except for solar farms in the coming years. We recognise the nations that have won their independence. Support is provided to the Arabian Revolutionary Front in the form of supplies and logistical support. Security itself within France is tight, especially in public locations and monuments to contain any terrorist threat.
* Germany: We have decided to give military and logistical support to the Arabian Revolutionary Front. We ask Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to join the European Union [Player /Mod Response].  Because of the Nuclear reactor meltdown in the United States, the government has decided to accelerate the closing of Nuclear power plants, they will be closed in 2035 and replaced by Solar panels and other 'green' energy plants. The new president and prime minister of Russia are seen as a bigger threat than Former President Putin.
**Mod: Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina join the EU. Serbia declines.
* United States of America: Eastern North Carolina is evacuated. We support the Arabian Revolutionary Front. We propose a treaty to Mexico and Argentina. We annex Northern Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala is given Chiapas (for no reason.) and We annex Patagonia from Argentina. [Mod Response Required]
**Mod: Mexico agrees to cede the northern states to the United States, but refuses to cede the Yucatan nor Chiapas, but instead proposes an occupation zone in both regions instead. Argentina agrees to cede the regions of Chubut, Santa Cruz and Tierra del Fuego to the US.
***American Response:We refuse to accept the Mexican demands, and separately sign a peace treaty with Argentina. We resend the demands to Mexico, with an attachment. "This is the best option for Mexico, the next treaty proposal will not be so forgiving" [Mod Response]
===2025===
The Canadian Civil War is overall less violent than expected, basically just protests in some towns, but the Quebec region sees heavy resistance against the Canadian government.
Mexico reluctantly agrees to the peace treaty, which ultimately results in civil disorder throughout the country.
Evidence suggests that the nuclear meltdown in the US was intentionally done. Many officially regard these ideas as conspiracy theories. The nuclear meltdown was indeed artifically induced. The information on the nature of the disaster is limited to the US government, but certain reports show an unregistered staff member entering the barium rod control room without authorization. CIA intel reveals the man to be a Canadian citizen.
Since the exit of Greece from both the EU and NATO, it has had higher tensions with Turkey, often entering heated court sessions over the infringement of each other's EEZs in the Aegean Sea islands.
* 'Saudi Provisional Government: 'With the civil war underway and the Siege of Riyadh occurring following Wahhabi occupation of the city, the city of Afif is chose as the new government center. With much of the military being either under the influence of the Wahhabi's or the Revolutionaries, only time will tell how long the Saudi government can last until it collapses fully. 
* United States of America: With the Second Falklands War over, we consolidate the territories acquired; establishing the Patagonia Territory from the Falklands, and the territories acquired from Argentina, The Durango Territory, from the Mexican states of Durango and Sinaloa, The Sonora Territory, From Sonora, The Chihuahua Territory, From Chihuahua, the Baja Territory, From Baja California and Baja California Sur, The Coahuila Territory, from Coahuila, The New Leon Territory, from Nuevo León and Tamaulipas, and the Yucatan Territory, from Yucatan, Campeche, and Quintana Roo. Military occupation begins in these areas to ensure peace during the transition into eventual statehood. We send aid to Mexico and Argentina to help rebuild their infrastructure after American carpet bombing and tank warfare, wanting to possibly re-establish friendly relations. NASA is given a budget boost, with the main focus on re-establish the US as the dominant power in Space, at the forefront of Space Exploration, with the recent rise of Europe and Japan as being competitors in space, we begin to see increased missions out of Earth Orbit, with manned testing of breaking off Earth Orbit planned for 2028, and a Mars Mission planned in 2032.
* Japan: Prior to the elections this year, the remains of the and move to either the Constitutional Democratic Party or Kibō no Tō with six of them going to the former and four of them going to the latter. Elections are held. The Liberal Democratic Party sees another huge loss in seats, now down to 103. Kibō no Tō gains sixteen seats, while Komeito lost eight. Nippon Ishin no Kai gains one seat. Constitutional Democratic Party sees another large gain in seats, in part of their success last time, and now sits at 233 seats; while the Japanese Communist Party gains one seat. Yukio Edano wins a second term as a result. Meanwhile, the budget towards JAXA is somewhat increased, seeing a renewed interest in space by several nations; though social services and infrastructure continues to be the main focus. The Self-Defence Forces see another budget cut as the nation begins to slowly move towards non-alignment and working towards more friendly relations with its regional neighbours, which was strained at times during LDP rule of the nation. The first Kōsei Love Live! is held in March and April.
* Germany: We are happy that the Canadian civil war isn’t very violent. We still support the revolutionaries in Arabia. The German Aerospace Centre has announced it will send a man to the moon in 2035 and to Mars 2040, the Centre also receives more funds from the government. At the end of the year there were Parliamentary elections with the CDU winning seats again after a long period of losing seats, the SPD won also seats again but they stay the 3rd largest party and  the Jamaica coalition stays in power. There were also Presidential elections this year, the new President is Stanislaw Tillich from the CDU.
* Russia: The economy enjoys more revenue and GDP growth from the increasing price of oil and gas as the major OPEC country of Saudi Arabia has descended into civil war. All Russian diplomatic staff have been evacuated from there and from Canada. Trials take place of major oligarchs extradited from the U.S. that are highly publicized. Their wealth is added to the national treasury as a repossession of ill-gotten money, which they acquired illegally during the chaotic privatization era of the 1990s. Most are given life imprisonment, but some are executed as an example under last year's Anti-Corruption Act. The Russian military continues working on the new supercarrier. Some controversy arises over Putin's retirement but the government will not investigate or prosecute him. President Baburin and the Constitutional Court removed the amendment to the Russian Constitution from Medvedev's tenure in 2008–2012 that increased the presidential term lengths to six years and put the limit to two consecutive terms rather than just two terms. This brings the limit to two terms of four years and precludes the possibility of Putin running again. Medvedev's party United Russia still maintains a slight majority since the 2021 legislative election, in which they received 52% of the vote.
=== 2026 ===
The Canadian Civil War begins to become more violent, due to a leak of information from the CIA saying that the Nuclear Disaster was caused intentionally by a Canadian citizen. This causes some Americans to form militias to help the Quebecois and Acadians in their cause. Also due to the leak, open rebellions begin in the Northern Territories and British Columbia. 
Due to large support, the Saudi Republicans begin to gain ground in the Arabian Civil War. The Arab League begin to debate intervention in the Arabian Civil War, seeing it as possibly being a threat to the entire Middle East. Iran is proven to be funding the Shiite Rebels. 
An alarmingly close vote to secede from the United States of America is held in New England. Similar referenda are held in other areas, all failing by a miniscule margin. This leads to speculation as to if the United States shall be able to maintain global dominance in some areas.
* Australia: The country is still unsure who to support in the Canadian Civil War and chooses to remain neutral in the conflict. In other news, the Australian Space Agency (ASA) launched 2 noteworthy missions into space this year. The first, launched with technology based on SpaceX's Falcon 10 (yes i just made that up but it has been 8 years so...) rocket, carried 20 toaster sized satellites into space and placed them into orbit around the Moon. This was in preparation for the second Moon mission in December. Speaking of that mission, this December, the ASA launched a Moon rover into space on the Falcon Heavy 2 and it touched down safely on the Dark Side of the Moon, right on schedule. As such, Australia now has a rover on the Moon. It will conduct many experiments on the Martian soil and lower atmosphere, and will assist the orbiting satellites in mapping out a portion of the Moon for future manned missions. Speaking of the orbiting satellites, 8 of them act as a relay to boost communication speed between Earth and the Moon. 5 of the satellites have been tasked with analysing the upper atmosphere of Mars in various positions. 4 of the satellites are liaising with the ground rover to map the surface of the Moon while the last 3 satellites were in fact crash landed on the Moon, measuring mid-level atmospheric conditions and testing the gravity, pressure, and other variables for future manned missions. Last but not least, the Australian population has reached a record-breaking 35 million people with a military of 350,000 personnel. The government has expressed hesitation at increasing the number of military recruits citing Australia as being 'the opposite if militaristic'. However, the government invests 40 million AZD into AI research and remote-control technology. A UAV facility is constructed in Western Australia & a Unmanned Nautical Vehicle (UNV) facility is constructed in the Northern Territory.
* United States of America: Guam and the Mariana Islands are turned into one Incorporated Territory, called the Mariana Territory. Puerto Rico and The Virgin Islands are also Incorporated as the Puerto Rico Territory. American Samoa is organized. Due to the CIA leak, we are forced to send vocal support to the rebels in Canada or face a rebellion ourselves. We reaffirm that secession from the union is ILLEGAL. NASA is given a budget boost, with it now taking up 4% of the US budget. The Deficit has been reduced massively due to large budget cuts, and is now only 57% of the GDP, and expected to continue to drop with semi-socialist policies from Democratic leadership. The Republican party collapses due to the abolishment of the Electoral College. It splits into the moderate Centrist Party and the Conservative Union Party. The Democratic Party becomes increasingly Progressive, with smaller parties of those who are more moderate, conservative, or radical.
* Japan: The government officially removes sanctions on Russia after another vote on it was passed. Most of the government also begin to pursue a more independent foreign policy as well with a little over two-thirds support, despite objections made by LDP-Komeito coalition and a few Kibō no Tō and other party members. Elections in Okinawa take place with Taira Satoko from the winning. JAXA announces a mission to Luna by 2037 and to Mars in 2049. Persona 6 is released for the PlayStation 5, as is Gran Turismo Sport 2. Kōsei cast makes it debut to Love Live! School Idol Festival All Stars, and the first season of the anime centred on Kōsei is aired.
* Russia: The Russian Government thanks Japan for officially removing sanctions. Legislative elections occur this year for the 9th convocation of the State Duma. Since Vladimir Putin stepped down from the presidency, the United Russia party has lost its main figure and gradually lost popularity as its current leader Dmitry Medvedev is largely blamed for the government's inept monetary policies during the Putin presidency. Other parties, including President Baburin's own Russian All-People's Union, move in to fill the void from the traditional parties. The younger demographic of Russia that has mostly lived under the Putin administration is voting for other, non-traditional parties. Thanks to continued economic growth and the corruption purge, Baburin's ethnic nationalist Russian All-People's Union (taking part in a legislative election for the first time since 1995), won 219 of the 450 seats, slightly less than half. In second was the liberal party Yabloko, which was followed by the Communist Party, Nikolai Starikov's Great Fatherland Party, LDPR, A Just Russia, with the lost United Russia party coming in behind most of its former opponents, and several others getting a few seats. The All-People's Union entered into a nationalist coalition with the Great Fatherland Party and the LDPR. Anton Bakov's Monarchist Party did not take part in the elections and Bakov stepped down as Chairman of Government of the RF (Prime Minister), with Baburin appointing Nikolai Starikov in his place. This was the first legislative election since Baburin replaced Putin as president in 2024, and the most diverse parliament in many years with many different parties.
* People's Republic of China: As the country continues to industrialize at a faster pace and the economy having surpassed that of the United State's, near perfect prosperity has ascended mainland China, albeit a few petty crimes and an increase in black market item production and distribution. With Xi Jinpeng having spent most of this year outside of the public eye, he has announced the stepping down of his position from Presidency. Capitalism, in small amounts, keeps the economy as high as needed, due to much of the world's goods being produced in China. Due to the collapse of North Korea and South Korea's un-rightful annexation of the northern half, relations are increased with Vietnam and Cuba, as the number of communist nations decreases. Due to them being seen as "the enemy of my enemy", relations with Russia are asked to be increased, including further economic and political ties with the Shanghai Five and participating nations in the organization.
*Hungary: (Just a recap on what happened while I was inactive: The 2023 Presidential Election was won by an obscure politician, Ferenc Árpad, who has continued to develop the nation.) With the Budapest-Debrecen Gyorsvonat line opened, Phase 2 of the Gyorsvonat commences, adding another station in Budapest, as well as making three new lines, connecting all major cities in Hungary with each other via high speed train. This stage is expected to be complete in 2033. Plans for a Budapest hyperloop system are also beginning to take fruition. A law is also passed requiring every Hungarian town with over 1000 inhabitants to have at least one primary and secondary school, as well as every town over 5000 inhabitants to have at least one hospital. We also announce a meeting with all other nations of the Intermarium to suggest a united Intermarium Space Program (Mod Response Needed). Debrecen has also become a sort of Eastern European Silicon Valley, with many IT start-ups booming in the area.
**Mod Response: The Intermarium Council votes in favor of this, with only two representatives voting against it. The Intermarium Space Agency, or ISA, is formed.
=== 2027 ===
All member states of the Three Seas Initiative are now part of the Intermarium. Some politicians in Poland, Czechia, and Slovakia call for a "Western Slavic Federation" between the three, and greater proposals include Lithuania, Ukraine, and Belarus. 
Northern Ireland re-joins Ireland as an autonomous region. King William V begins to be seen as "The one who lost the remnants". Anti-Monarchist Parties begin to see significant minorities in British Parliament. 
A labor shortage begins in most developed nations, due to the retirement of large swathes of the population.
The South Greenland Ice Sheet has melted away, and the Northwest Passage can be traversed regularly. The Sahara begins to be turned green by the ice sheet flooding several areas in the desert.
* Russia: The government makes it clear it will not accept Belarus and Ukraine joining any "federation" with the West Slavic countries. Instead President Baburin talks to the current President of Belarus and asks him to enter negotiations into the final phase of the integration of Belarus into the Russian Federation, which has been ongoing since the creation of the "Union State" in 1996, but negotiations have been stalling in the early 21st century. Considering the extensive economic, political, military, cultural, historic, and human (intermarriage) ties between the two countries, Russia asks Belarusian government to begin the full integration process of Belarus into the Russian Federation. [Mod Response] The Russian economy continues to grow, both thanks to diversification and to rising oil prices amidst the chaos in Saudi Arabia. Notable population growth has been occuring since the adoption of the Family Assistance Act and the population has been rising already since 2014, so the worker shortage is not as significant as in some other countries. The Russian Navy receives eight new Borei-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines to replace several of its older ones, while the Russian Air Force has received the first 40 of the planned 220 Sukhoi Su-57 PAK FA fifth generation fighters. The Ground Forces received 150 of their T-14 Armata tanks. In total the military stands at around 1.2 million personnel.
**Mod Response: Belarus is not so keen to give up their sovereignty, but reluctantly obliges, seeing what has happened with Ukraine.
* United States of America: The US military begins implement railgun placements on battleships and destroyers. A new main battle tank, the X-1 Powell, named after late US Army general Colin Powell, is put into service. The M-1 Abrams begins to be phased out, with their materials being used to construct the new X-1 Powell. We begin to put troops on the American-Canadian border to prevent a spillover, and if necessary, intervene. Puerto Rico and Mariana are admitted to the Union as new states.
* Japan: With a labour shortage being a problem, many Japanese companies begin moving towards automation, though still leaves several jobs open for those not interested in maintaining the machines. Several new laws and regulations are also passed in light of said labour shortage as well; and the budget for social services are also increased. In a recent poll, around 70.8% of the public support Pacifism and a move to non-alignment; and Pacifism having been on the increase over several years (and continuing) especially since both the North Korean attack and the LDP's past attempts to revise Article 9. Another five new bands for the Bandori! series are introduced, and will make their debut in the Bandori mobile game next year.
* Germany: We still give military support to the Arabian Republicans. This year many new maglev train lines open for public and more will be built in the near future. We see the Russian annexation of Belarus as a threat ‘to European peace and safety’. The German population is about 83 million people and  the Bundeswehr has a personnel about 250,000. Many immigrants fill the labour shortage, although the workforce is not with enough to fill the gap, because of this, our GDP slightly drops. The AFD is against this decision of the government. The government says ‘It is not normal’ that the Sahara desert turns green etc. That’s why we have decided that the sale of Diesel cars will be forbidden in 2040. Plans for a new tank: the Leopard 3, are made and we hope next year to see this tank in reality.  More new military vehicles will come next year.
* Australia: Due to the recent shortage of labour in the country, appreciation for the contributions of immigrants has increased drastically. As the illusion of immigrants taking up local jobs begins to lift, more and more immigrants pour into the nation every year. This year alone, Australia received 35,000 immigrants. In other news, SpaceX has decided to open a sub-company in the Northern Territory named SpaceXA. This is in light of the Australian Space Agency's extensive cooperation with SpaceX. The ASA has also announced plans to construct a VASIMR engines by 2035, capable of powering an unmanned mission to Mars and/or Jupiter by the end of that decade. Fourthly, the Australian military invests 1 billion AZD into research and construction of laser-based weaponry. This is in addition to the already well underway project of medium sized unmanned and/or autonomous air and sea vehicles. It is expected Australia will begin to integrate unmanned and/or autonomous vehicles into the military in large quantities by 2030 with laser weaponry following suit by 2032.
* People's Republic of China: Due to the rise of sea level, it is made an issue of mass urgency to build proper sea walls to help block out the efforts of the rising tide. By the end of the year, the first major walls are built in Shanghai and Beijing, with more walls expected to be built in Hong Kong and along the Shandong and Jiangsu provinces. As elections are held, Yin Feng of the People's Party wins the election uncontested, and thus a new era of Chinese history is cataloged. Advancement in every technological field is made due to futurists and a "Vision" for China by 2040 proving to be a large motivation for making progress in everything. China's influence over every nation continues due to China's production of almost every good, including cellphones, computers, toys, and seafood. Internet censorship begins to be up-lifted, with Wikipedia and Youtube being unblocked.
* France: Funding placed in fusion research has promising returns, as signs of break-even controlled reaction become apparent in the Saclay Nuclear Research Institute. The economy is diversified to account for labor shortage, and is used as an opportunity to introduce automation without interruption. Factories no longer hire as many workers, and as such reforms in the education sector occur to train the youth of the population to be able to secure permanent labor positions left behind by the mass retirement of the previous generation that will not be automated in the near future. Sea walls are built in cities in danger of rising sea levels.
==2028-2037==
===2028===
Removed bit about Lithuania and Latvia joining the Visegrad Group, due to them already being part of the Intermarium. -Ryan
The Netherlands begins extensive land reclamation efforts to combat rising sea levels, an action replicated by Italy, the UK, Ireland, Japan and Bangladesh.
Civil strife occurs in Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos in what is seen as the beginning of the democratisation of Indochina. The New Khmer Front, Moi Viet and Kankheuonhaiv Thong (Golden Movement) have taken a stand against the increasingly authoritarian governments of their respective nations. This is also in response to the recent lifting of internet censorship in China.
The Arab Revolutionary Front gains ground in the north, while the other factions remain locked in conflict towards the south.
Protests in Venezuela over the Maduro regime occur.
*Hungary: Much of the Hungarian millitary budget is used to secretly fund the New Khmer Movement, Moi Viet and Kankheuonhaiv Thong, and President Ferenc Árpad is regularly seen praising New Khmer Movement and Moi Viet leaders Sam Rainsy and Ly Quoc Nguyen as "bringers of democracy to Southeast Asia". A terrorist attack in downtown Budapest killing 7 and injuring 23 resparks Islamophobia in Hungary after the Saudi Wahhabis take responsibility for the attack. Construction of the Intermarium Space Agency headquarters commences in Debrecen.
* Russia: The integration of Belarus is complete. The people show overwhelming support for the unification. The oblasts of Belarus remained the same, while Minsk is given the status of a federal city. With this, 10 million people are added to the Russian population, for a total of around 160 million. In response to criticisms, the president states that the project had been ongoing since 1996 and has now been completed, and that it was not aggressive. Efforts to diversify the economy continue and are going well, with expansion of the agricultural, manufacturing, and arms industries. The military receives more aircraft and tanks on schedule. The presidential election is held this year. President Sergey Baburin's term has seen major reforms and successes, although he decides not to run because of his old age. United Russia has not been able to effectively reform and give itself a new purpose, remaining unpopular, so it does not field a candidate. After months of campaigning, incumbent Prime Minister Nikolai Starikov of the Great Fatherland Party and Dmitry Gudkov of Yabloko are left as the two run-off candidates after none were able to pass 50% of the vote on election day. Starikov praises the reunification with Belarus an sees at is an example for the rest of the former USSR to follow, with the exception of the Baltic states, and promotes defending national sovereignty while cooperating with the West. Gudkov runs on a platform of further democratic reform, potentially joining the EU, and the adoption of a parliamentary republic instead of a presidential one. Nikolai Starikov ultimately won in the run off with 57% of the vote. One of his first acts is to provide additional funds for the Family Assistance Act.
**Hungarian Dip: We offer Russia Intermarium observer status (Player Response Needed).
***Russian Diplomacy: After some deliberation, we decide to accept the invitation.
* Serbia: Under Vučić's presidency term, Serbia continues to grow in economy. The fighting against corruption is also proven success, with many corruptors were arrested. The presidential election was held last year, with Siniša Mali of Progressive Party won the election. Serbia continues its intensive negotiation to join the European Union. With the Intermarium's influences in Eastern Europe, a membership application is sent to the Intermarium. [Mod Response Needed]. Foreign Minister announced a plan to open embassies in Malaysia, Philippines, Ireland, and the Balearic Islands (Embassy are already open in Catalonia and Basque, but not posted). Hundreds of kilometers roads in rural areas are upgraded for giving more access to some farms in the villages. A plan to build a metro system in Belgrade is announced, and it is expected to be built in 2030. Serbia have also expressed intentions to build high-speed rail to connect Belgrade from Budapest, this proposal is submitted to Hungary [Player Response Needed].
**Hungarian Response: We accept both Serbian membership into the Intermarium and the expansion of the Hungarian Gyorsvonat (high-speed rail) into Belgrade.
* Japan: As already mentioned, not only is the government beginning land reclamation, attempts are made to prevent the sea level rise from further invading cities and such as well, with the construction of sea walls. Japanese auto companies aim to stop production of fuel and diesel based cars by the late 2030s to early 2040s, with Mitsubishi on the path to be the first to do so. Several military vehicles and planes begin to be sold, as the Self-Defence Forces continue to downsize and have a less budget as the government turns its focus to more important issues within the nation; and total military personnel now sits at 117,375. Shinzō Abe retires from both President of the Liberal Democratic Party and from politics due to old age. Ryosei Akazawa is elected as LDP President. The LDP's approval ratings continue to be low however at 5.8%; and party approval rating for Kibō no Tō is set to surpass the LDP. The Constitutional Democratic Party continues to see the highest approval rating at 68.5 percent. Elections for next year is set for June. The fourth Kōsei Love Live! is held in June and July in Saitama and Osaka.
* Australia: The government invests significant amounts of money redirecting water flow around coastal areas. Instead of trying to keep the water out, local governments across Australia are simply redirecting rising sea levels around major cities and building more gradual artificial elevated areas inland. As a result, the effects of rising sea levels is not very visible on maps of the country. In other news, the military announces the successful completion of the first stage of UAV and UNV research. This year, 2,000 UAVs are manufactured and 2,200 Unmanned Nautical Vehicles (UNVs) are manufactured with about 1,800 being assigned to active patrol of Australia's coastline. Each boat is roughly the size of a car and is equipped with the latest laser weaponry. This makes each unit incredibly efficient and cheap to build. The fleet of UNVs can be controlled individually by remote-controllers or can be controlled in squadrons of 40 ships by a single controller back on land through the help of AI coordination. Lastly, the ASA announces plans to put a small space station into space capable of housing 10 astronauts at once. This is thanks to massive reduction in costs thanks to Space Xs technology.
**PS: check my comment for important info about my country and my current situation.
* Germany: We start to build sea walls. We fund and praise the New Khmer Front, Moi Viet and Kankheuonhaiv Thong, we also praise the recent lifting of internet censorship in China and Serbia joining the Intermarium. We hope that Serbia will also join the European Union in the recent future. Angela Merkel has announced she will step down as Chairperson of the CDU due to her old age (74), Peter Tauber will replace her. We start to fund more research in unmanned vehicle technology and we will use more unmanned vehicles in the military and daily life. The German Aerospace Centre receives a higher budget.
* United States of America: The newly formed America First Party, which is right wing, nationalist, and expansionist, barely fails to clench the presidency, with Democratic candidate Kamala Harris becoming president. The America First Party and the Conservative Union form a coalition, the first of its kind in the US, with them controlling the House and Senate. Sea Walls begin to be constructed in major cities.
=== 2029 ===
Due to the partial lift on the internet ban, some civil unrest occurs in East Asia, but is quickly put down by their respective governments. 
Sea level rise leads to Tuvalu and the Maldives being declared uninhabitable, with all Tuvaluan and Maldivian residents being relocated to Fiji and India respectively.
Venezuela erupts into civil war, with Maduro being killed in the process. Democratic opposition to Maduro takes power, but Communist revolutionaries quickly stage an uprising, and Caracas is razed to the ground. 
A new Ebola outbreak begins in Ghana.
* People's Republic of China: Most major sea walls surrounding the major cities are finished. More naval ships are sent to the South Asian Sea to continue harassing the Philippines and Malaysia's claims on it, with construction of man-made islands in the Sea being furthered. President Yin Feng ends Mongolia's observer status in the SCO and ends China's favorable opinion towards Mongolian sovereignty. Although many large Chinese businesses still operate within Mongolia, trade is reduced with the Mongolians in an attempt to begin civil and political strife in the landlocked nation. Relations with African nations furthers, as President Yin Feng sees it as an untapped market for selling materials and other notable resources and products. Some generally un-noticed reforms begin. Communist revolutionaries in Venezuela are supported through shipments of militarily weapons and equipment.
* Japan: Prior to elections, Yukio Edano announces he won't be running another term. Elections are held in June. The LDP continues to fall further, now only having 43 seats while Komeito falls to six seats. Kibō no Tō gains twenty-two seats, while Nippon Ishin no Kai gains two seats. The Constitutional Democratic Party gains 45 seats. Ikuo Yamahana from the Constitutional Democratic Party wins the election, succeeding Yukio Edano. With the Pacifist coalition having two-thirds majority in the National Diet, further reforms are made towards Pacifism and less tensions with neighbouring nations. The 2015 Japanese military legislation is successfully repealed by vote in August. In further efforts to have more friendly relations with neighbouring nations, a vote to remove claims to all disputed islands is also held. It also passes, despite heavy objection by the conservative parties. However, with a decent majority of the population favouring friendly relations over status quo and escalation, and as such support this move. Prime Minister Ikuo Yamahana offers Russia a treaty that would officially settle the Kuril Islands dispute and recognise them as being under Russia's control. [Player Response] The first season for the first of five new bands introduced to Bandori! is aired, and four more seasons are planned for the other four new bands.
**Russian Diplomacy: We accept the offer of a treaty over the islands and look forward to developing relations with that dispute out of the way.
* Russia: President Starikov informs the Chinese government that Russia also has interests in Mongolia and that we do not want Mongolia's sovereignty to be infringed upon. He asks President Yin to take Russian interests into account when dealing with Mongolia, considering that we are the only other country bordering it. [Player Response] The new president continues his reforms after his election last year, by putting the ruble on a gold standard to help improve the economic situation further. Belarus is now fully integrated into Russia and the former armed forces of Belarus are merged into the Russian Armed Forces. The military receives more equipment and announces that the new nuclear-powered supercarrier, Project 23000E Shtorm-class aircraft carrier is nearing completion. It has a displacement of 100,000 tons and carries 90 aircraft, a mix of MiG-29K and naval versions of the Su-57 PAK FA. It is planned to join the Northern Fleet at Severmorsk in 2031. We will possibly be willing to construct additional ones for foreign clients. The only active aircraft carrier of the Russian Navy, Admiral Kuznetsov, will remain in service until the commissioning of the first new supercarrier and will then be phased out as a training ship.
* United States of America: Support is sent to the Venezuelan Democratic Front via weapons and supplies. We condemn the brutal put down of peaceful protests in East Asia. Supplies continue to be sent to the Quebecois and Acadian oppositions, along with the Arabian Republican Front. The NASA budget is boosted again, to encompass 6% of the federal budget. The federal deficit continues to shrink, with overall budget cuts and higher import tariffs helping to reduce the deficit. We condemn Chinese economic aggression against Mongolia, and we respond with economic sanctions, which slightly hurts the American economy, but not by much, due to having other trading partners.
* Serbia: Last year's general election is somehow more 'competitive', with Serbian Radical Party continues gaining more voters, while Serbian Progressive Party wins majority seat. A young enterpreneur, Nemanja Malisić, is appointed as new Prime Minister of Serbia. Serbia officially joins the Intermarium after completed negotiations. With joining this organization, we hope a better economic cooperation with fellow Eastern European states. Hundreds of kilometers roads in rural areas are upgraded for giving more access to some farms in the villages. Solar cars are now started to be used by Serbian citizens. New intra-city toll in Belgrade is constructed this year.
===2030===
The Canadian Civil war continues, with the occasional clash on the Canadian-American Border. NATO begins to see cracks with this, leading to France withdrawing from NATO again, Turkey withdrawing, and the Intermarium seeing a defense pact initialised. 
The Arabian Civil War continues, with the Arab League officially intervening in the war as a third party to secure the region.
Protests begin in Hong Kong and Macau, with Pro-Democratic officials declaring the "Independent and Sovereign Cities of Macau and Hong Kong". They receive support from Taiwan, however they are unrecognized by any UN member. 
The Communist Opposition in Venezuela declare themselves the "Union of Colombian Socialist States", claiming all the areas of former Gran Colombia. This leads to Colombia and Ecuador declaring war upon the communists, and sending troops to help the Democrats
Greece claims Western Anatolia as being rightfully Greek, and "stolen from the Turkish idiots". They also claim Istanbul as their capital, Constantinople, but all of their government practices still take place in Athens.
* Japan: The government passes another set of laws and reforms this time against hate speech. A law is passed that is similar to Germany's law forbidding hate speech, along with a ban on both denying Japanese war crimes and whitewashing of history. History textbooks also now must cover the actions of Japan during World War II properly, similar to Germany. Another law is also passed banning enshrinement of war criminals (especially the Class A war criminals). Following this, the Yasukuni Shrine respects the new law and de-shrines all war criminals, including the Class A war criminals. Fines and jail time for up to five years in a similar manner to Germany are also passed for those that violate the new laws. Once again the conservative parties protest against this, however a decent majority of the public supports these new laws, and are getting more tired against many of the conservative parties, especially the declining LDP, as they bring nothing but tensions with neighbouring nations and controversies that lead to more tensions. A proper formal apology is made by Prime Minister Ikuo Yamahana for Japan's war crimes and atrocities in the Second World War. Mitsubishi, as expected, becomes the first Japanese auto company to transition to non-fuel and diesel cars, with Toyota following suit within the next five years. The sixth and final Kōsei Love Live! is held in March in Tokyo Dome. The Idolmaster 4 is released, featuring three new idols for the 961 Productions side, and also includes 876 Productions idols as well.
* Russia: Prime Minister Mikhail Delyagin declares that the economic reforms have completed the diversifying of the Russian economy as it is no longer reliant on oil as its primary export, and has sufficiently increased agricultural, manufacturing, tourism, and armaments sectors. The ruble is now no longer tied to the price of oil but has been completely placed on the gold standard using Russia's gold reserves to stabilize it. Because of this the value of the ruble against the dollar and the euro rises. An educational reform is passed, eliminating the hated Unified State Exam from being mandatory for completing secondary education. A large sum is directed towards building smaller sized apartment buildings to gradually begin replacing the former communist era apartment blocks that Russia has become known for, with construction on the new ones in major cities due to begin next year. By now the Russian Armed Forces have received almost all of the new aircraft and ground vehicles they have been promised in the plan adopted by the Defense Ministry in 2015. President Starikov is concerned about the rising tensions in the Balkans between Greece and Turkey, and offers to mediate between the two countries.
* United States of America: President Kamala Harris addresses the nation in an address that is broadcast throughout the nation. "We are in a time of global unrest, as revolutions and civil strife continue to plague Earth. We must not just sit idly by and wait until these revolutions and civil wars strike the home front, for if we wait for them to strike us, it will be too late. We should, however act responsibly with what we have, as if we do not we could spark a global conflict that will engulf the world in flames." This speech seems to have created some unrest, due to the Conservative/America-First coalition denouncing the speech as being completely the opposite of what the Founding Fathers intended for the United States, citing Washington's Farewell Address as denouncing foreign interventions, which is completely true. Expeditionary Forces are sent to the Arabian Republican Front and the Venezuelan Democrats. The "Rebellion of Two Cities", as the news is now calling it, is given some supplies. The Mars Mission is going as planned, with manned flight still on course for 2032. We condemn Greek aggression against Turkey, and despite them leaving NATO, we pledge to protect the Turks as long as we are still leased bases inside Turkish territory.
* Germany: In 2029, in the elections, the SPD becomes the 2nd biggest party again.  Peter Tauber of the CDU becomes Chancellor of Germany.  The government has decided to research in Artificial intelligence. We’ve decided to not send help to Venezuela. We condemn the Greek aggression but do not support Turkey.
=== 2031 ===
Further cracks in NATO appear with Norway, Denmark, and Portugal ceasing membership.
Because of Russia's annexation of several areas of Ukraine, a borderline Fascist politician seizes power, and demands the Transinistria Exclave of Russia be transferred to Ukraine immediately.
The Venezuelan Democrats continue to gain ground, with the communists lacking enough support from its suppliers 
The Arabian Civil war continues to rage on, with the Arab League controlling the North of the country. 
The Hong Kong/Macau rebellion continues, pretty much bloodlessly, as neither side seems to be doing anything.
* People's Republic of China: President Yin Feng begins to ruthlessly crack down on these protests after arming the military. Due to the nature of the rebellions and the fact that they are occurring on mainland soil, 173,000 Ground Forces are sent in to stabilize the region and properly shut down any and all opposition. Political officials found to be assisting in the increasing protests are too be properly placed in prison. The efforts of the protests begin similar movements nationwide, although they remain generally diminished within less than a fortnight. Taiwan's support for these independence protests is seen as an act of war, and thus the military is mobilized, along with the air force and the navy. Island building continues in the south china sea. Due to the rebellions, industrialization has slightly stopped, but since most of the nation is modernized and industrialized more than the United States, the pause is seen as nothing big. As of last year, the People's Republic of China has officially past the United States as the largest economical and regional power. The first Quantum Computer, running at the speed trillions times faster than a supercomputer, is developed, but remains for use in only the military and government. Self-driving becomes more common. Trade with Mongolia is reduced further.
* Russia: The government responds to Ukraine by saying they have no basis for demanding such an action, since a referendum attended by international observers and monitors had been carried out there. If the Banderite regime believes they have legitimate claim or that Russia is somehow harming Transnistrians, says President Starikov, they are free to make a case to the European Court of Justice or the European Court of Human Rights. The President is also concerned by increased tensions in East Asia and wants the situation there to be deescalated. Secret: In case Ukraine decides to do something stupid he orders the Chief of General Staff to put the Armed Forces on maximum combat readiness, to respond to an attack or to be deployed within 24 hours. Additionally the 1st Guards Tank Army of the Ground Forces is deployed into the Donetsk-Lugansk region just in case. Meanwhile, the legislative election takes place for the 10th State Duma. Former president Baburin had lifted many restrictions imposed by the Central Election Commission (CEC) and so campaigning was much more intense by all parties. United Russia has chosen to dissolve itself by its leadership, as it is tainted by memories of corruption and serves no purpose now. The campaign is thus taking place between various parties that have not yet had time to build up a strong reputation. Another factor is that the younger generation that was born in the late 2000s and the 2010s is now voting. When the election occurred, no party made it past 50% of the seats, creating a hung parliament. The liberal party Yabloko managed to acquire the largest share with 198 seats, or about 44%. The next largest was Starikov's moderate nationalist Great Fatherland Party with 144 seats, or 32%. To form a ruling bloc, Yabloko entered into a coalition with the liberal People's Freedom Party (PARNAS) and the social democratic A Just Russia, obtaining a majority. The Great Fatherland Party's coalition was unable to overcome this. This way the liberal leftists have taken control of the State Duma, much to the shock of many, and this is credited to the younger voters. They view this as a major victory and announce their intent to field a candidate in the next year's presidential election against Nikolai Starikov, who is eligible to run for another term. The military announces that the Shtorm-class super carrier is nearing completion and will be launched next year.
* Japan: The government begins to implement a policy of neutrality and non-alignment, moving further into Pacifism. JAXA is also given a budget increase now having 3.9% of the federal budget. As one of the steps to improving relations with Russia, the government offers them a trade agreement. [Player Response]. Meanwhile, as another step towards the move to neutrality, the is debated in the National Diet leading to a vote, with two-thirds in favour of repealing it. With this, the government notifies the United States of the one year's notice of this repeal. [Player Response] JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is on Part 12, with Hirohiko Araki announcing that it will be the last part in the series.
**Russian Diplomacy: We accept the trade agreement.
**American Response: We begin to pull troops out of Japan.
* Australia: This year, the Australian Space Agency has launched 180 micro-satellites into geo-stationery orbit above Australia. They serve to beam high speed internet all over Australia. The management of the satellites has been given over to private companies with government oversight. Next, the Australian Navy has an official number of 2,000 UNVs, car sized combat/patrol vessels equipped with remote piloting assisted by AI, as well as light-weight high-powered laser weaponry. The Air Force has around 1,500 UAVs in operation ranging from about 1,000 car-sized, lightweight fighter craft equipped with Air-to-Air laser cannons; to truck-sized bomber UAVs, all of which are remote-controlled with the assistance of AI. The Australian Army has also been cooperating with Navy and Air Force scientists to potentially develop mounted laser guns for the Army. (PS. The US Navy IRL already has laser weaponry, it is not surprising that the technology is much more developed by now especially with the Aussie government's extensive investment into the technology). By this point, the Australian military has commited itself towards investments in new rechnology to compensate for low man-power (250,000).
* United States of America: Due to the brutal crackdown of protesters in China, we increase troop numbers in Korea, and due to Chinese aggression against the ROC, we send a delegation to the Taiwanese, asking to allow naval bases in Taiwan, as a protective measure against China. [Mod Response Required] Kamala Harris makes another controversial decision, which is to officially recognize the Republic of China as the Republic of Taiwan, which obviously escalates tensions with China. NASA continues on sending a manned mission to Mars, with the launch date still set at 2032. DARPA begins work on downsizing laser weaponry for handheld use, and we offer to collaborate with Australia to produce such weaponry. [Player Response Required]
**Mod Response: Taiwan approves.
** Aussie Diplomacy: Australia is more than glad to collaborate.
*Hungary: New legislation is passed, requiring Hungary be a completely green nation by 2050. Solar panel and wind turbine production is subsidized by the Hungarian population, making it more affordable, government buildings are fitted with solar panels, incentives are given to companies that use green energy, and the heaviest pollution offenders made to pay 10% more tax. Phase 2 of the Gyorsvonat high speed rail is completed, and construction on Phase 3 begins. We condemn the Chinese government for the crackdown on protestors, as well as agression in the ROC. Following the US-Taiwanese deal on allowing US naval bases in Taiwan, the Hungarian millitary is modernized, in case of a potential World War 3. We send a suggestion to the Intermarium to put milestones for the ISA, these include: A man in space by 2033, an Intermarium ISS mission by 2035, a man on the moon by 2045, and a man on Mars by 2060. [Mod Response Needed]
**Mod Response: The Intermarium Council votes in favor of this, however some council members seem incredibly opposed to these goals.
**Russian Diplomacy: Although we are an observer state, the Russian space agency Roscosmos offers to help with this project given our own extensive space program experience.
**Hungarian Response: We accept.
=== 2032 ===
The Arabian Civil War comes to a stalemate, with battles being fought, but not much change in front lines.
The Venezuelan Civil War continues, with the communists surprisingly making a comeback, beating the Democrats back to the northern areas of Venezuela.
A Mexican fascist movement seizes power, and attempts to draw close to Russia.
Ukraine invades Moldova, quickly occupying the country, and annexing it.
* Russia: The presidential election occurs this year, and Dmitry Gudkov of Yabloko becomes elected President, just barely winning against Nikolai Starikov with 51% in the second round. This causes an uproar from the conservative and nationalist elements of society. The liberals, now controlling both the presidency and the State Duma, begin implementing their policies. Gudkov does away with the modified old Soviet anthem used as the Russian national anthem and replaces it with the , which was used from 1991 until 2000. But the parliament is not able to pass a bill that intends to abolish conscription, because segments of the liberal coalition do not support it. The nationalist opposition sees this as the weakness of the liberals and intends to press their advantage for the next election. President Gudkov makes a public apology to Eastern European countries of the former Warsaw Pact, apologizing for the crimes and aggression by the Soviet Union against them. This further enrages a significant portion of the Russian population, and he is seen as weak. The Russian government condemns the Ukrainian invasion of Moldova. Russia brings up the issue to the United Nations Security Council, and proposes a resolution demanding that Ukraine withdraws. [Mod Response] The Russian Armed Forces are already on combat readiness. The military launches its super carrier, which is named Imperator Nikolai I.
**Mod Response: The Russian delegation to the UN tries to bring this up, but they are too focused with China and The United States being a step away from nuclear war.
* CAR: 1. Government: After so many coups d'état and governmental instability, the government finally begins to stabilize, adopting a more democratic and direct regime. Thus, republican and democratic parties are extremely popular in the country. 2. Economy: With greater political stability, money is being invested in various economic sectors, such as commerce, mining, and agriculture. Commercial routes are also increased with economic partners, mainly Cameroon and the Netherlands. 3. International relations: The Central African president sends an offer of trade routes with Russia. [Russia Response]
**Russian Diplomacy: We agree to a trade agreement with the Central African Republic.
* SADR: Decades pass, and the conflict between us and Morocco continues. We strongly believe that both sides are already long tired of it, so we propose another treaty, which states the following: 1. Territory currently controlled and administrated by Morocco will be formally annexed by Morocco; 2. Territory currently controlled by the Polisario Front will be internationally recognised as an independent state, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic; 3. Any civilians are free to move through the border for two months after signing the Treaty and both countries have to help civilians who want to get to the other side of the border, but for some reasons connot do that; 4. Morocco and SADR will establish diplomatic relations and open embassies in their capitals; 5. Border between the countries will be at least partially opened; 6. Morocco will annex the small part of south-east Moroccan territory the Front Polisario occupies (yes, there actually IS such a small territory, but it's very small); 7. Noone pays war reparations; 8. Both countries stay in the African Union; 9. UN peacekeeping mission will remain in the region for 5 more years; 10. Morocco will create an autonomy on the territories it annexes as a result of this treaty. We reach to Morocco and propose them to sign this treaty (Mod Response Needed). We improve our infrastructure a bit, building new roads (but mostly just dirt roads). Our farming industry has improved in the recent years. Our country still generates profit, but it's undoubtly very small. Poverty is still a problem. Unemployment has been reduced too, but it still remains fairly high.
**Mod Response: Morocco declines, as they would receive almost nothing
***Sahrawi Response: Remember that currently only about 50 nations recognise independence of SADR, but noone recognises Moroccan sovereignty over that land, which makes it harder for Morocco to exploit its fairly rich natural resources. Also, Moroccan autonomy plan has been declined by the UN for many times now (by 2018, in 2030s it would probably be dozens). Attacking SADR is not an option, bacuse of the ceasefire that is in effect. Everyone would turn against Morocco, if not militarily, then politicaly. Also, I forgot to mention, but Morocco controls 75-80% of claimed SADR land, which makes them control ~98% of its natural resources (which are mostly on the coastlines). Other than that, this treaty would remove Moroccan problems with Sahrawi people living in Morrocan-controlled territory (who are often protesting etc.). In 2018 it is a minor problem, but its 2030s now. If they still decline, then we ask Morocco to not stop the talks, and finally create a compromise our predecessors couldn't create, and as a result bring glory to both of our nations. We also say that, after debate, we can erase the "autonomy" point of the proposed treaty. Also, we are willing to add a point stating, that "both sides will cease their claims on the other part of the old Spanish colony", which would help erase many diplomatic conflicts created over the dispute over past few deacdes, and help Morocco improve relations with Algeria, Mauritania, and the African Union (yes, I know they are part of it; these relations worsened significantly where they left the Union in protest to SADR joining it, and didn't improve that much when Morocco rejoined the AU). We are looking forward to good cooperation between our nation and Morocco. (Mod Response Needed).
* United States of America: NASA launches the Mars Mission, which is a complete success, with the astronauts reaching Mars in 352 days, and planting the American flag on the Martian surface, much like during the moon landing.
* Japan: Another law is passed, giving minorities such as Zainichi Koreans, Ryukyuans and Ainu more rights and also passes anti-discrimination laws, prohibiting discrimination against minorities and fines imposed to those who violate it. Another law is also passed banning the practice of "Japanese only" areas, and begins launching fines for businesses and such that continue to do it. A proper census is also planned for 2035 to cover the ethnic identities of its citizens, as opposed to only counting citizens by solely having citizenship. The Ryukyuan people are also officially recognised as a minority group, separate from Japanese people. The government also declares neutrality in light of the tensions within the region. The governor of Osaka sets a new referendum for the to be held in 2034. Bandori! begins to surpass Love Live! in terms of popularity, and the latter is seeing a slow decline in popularity. Nintendo plans to release a new console to succeed the Nintendo Switch, name to be determined.
* Australia: Much headway is being made in developing mounted laser guns for the Army. Military scientists are also working with the US military to develop hand-held laser weaponry. Additionally, the Navy is looking into concentrated sound-based weaponry to intercept enemy vessels with minimal damage. The concept is that concentrated sound of high amplitude can be used to physically damage localised portions of the target vessel. The technology, paired with extensive experimentation, could also be used to destroy almost anything provided personnel have prior knowledge of the target's resonant frequency. Thirdly, research, improvement, and manufacture of UAVs and UNVs continues with the plan being to construct 5,000 vessels each by 2035; unmanned vehicles could be the future of Australian military might. In other news, plans to launch a massive 200m long/wide space station equipped with 3 docking stations for Earth-Station spacecraft and 2 docking/launching stations for Earth-Space craft have been drawn up. However, even with the reduced cost of space travel achieved by the ASA ($800USD/kg), the station would cost a whopping 450 billion AZD to complete (over the course of 4 years). As a result, the Australian government requests financial (& scientific if possible) assistance from any interested nation. [Player/Mod Responses]
** German Diplomacy: We would like to give financial assistance.
* People's Republic of China: President Yin Feng sees the co-operative military exercises between the United States and Taiwan as the Western World taking another step into China's backyard, and thus military mobilization continues, with well over 1.1 million soldiers being mobilized and prepared for an oncoming attack. Support for the Venezuelan Communists continues. With the United States recognizing the Republic of China as legitimate, an embargo is issued against the United States, which ceases all produced goods from China being shipped to the United States, which should put large economic pressure on the United States (since most common goods and materials, as well as resources are made in China) and presumably have the United States un-recognize the ROC and end all military operations in the region. By this time, it is assumed that the Mongolian economy is in shambles as more Chinese businesses move out of the nation, as well as more exported goods to Mongolia. Industrialization and modernization of the Xinjiang province begins. By the end of the year, most key independence protesters in Hong Kong and Macau are placed in prison or killed, ending any possible opposition at the moment.
* Germany: We condemn the annexation of Moldova by Ukraine and the rise of fascism in Mexico. We have decided to help the democrats in Venezuela by sending weapons. We have decided to recognize SADR as an independent country.  We continue our research in Artificial intelligence.
=== 2033 ===
Mongolia collapses due to Chinese pressuring.
Greece finally stages an invasion of Turkey after a massive military buildup that is as fast as the German military buildup before World War II. Greece is stopped outside of Istanbul, but stages naval invasion along the coast of Anatolia to great success.
The Chinese embargo causes a large recession in the US, which causes small ripples across the world, with most major currencies falling in buying power slightly. Chinese people lose jobs because of this however it is minimal, with American companies pulling out of China, some heading back to the US, most to other nations in Asia. This mitigates the effects, but economies where their largest trading partner is the US are affected the most, with Canada, already embroiled in Civil War, is hit hardest by this (excluding the US, obviously)
* United States of America: The deficit is increased massively this year, with Rooseveltian style programs put into place to start economic growth, most in factories producing goods China provided us before their embargo. Large economic incentives are given to companies wanting to build industrial jobs in the US, while moving jobs out of the United States becomes harder. Despite the recession, NASA continues to receive a large budget, with that focused on gaining economic income from space. Autonomous mining probes begin to be planned, with the first ones planning to be sent to the Asteroid belt in 2040. Chinese goods shipped to the US before the embargo seem to sit on shelves for weeks, with Americans feeling an animosity towards the PRC and its goods, seeing them as being the starters of this recession. One thing is for sure, even if the embargo is lifted, Chinese trade with America will be damaged for some time. To relieve some pressure, Patagonia is released as a puppet state.
** Patagonian Military Government: An American general is appointed as "president" of Patagonia, although America still has control of many aspects of Patagonian Life. It quells calls for independence, for now, at least. Standards of life begin to rise, with the creation of new roads, schools, and hospitals; however the government is sometimes seen as a dictatorship (because it basically is. It's a military junta for Christ's sake.)
* Russia: Although the liberal President Gudkov does not want to support Greece, the General Staff acts on its own and begins shipping weapons to Greece across the Black Sea, through Bulgaria. The government is concerned and closely monitors the situation in Mongolia, and the troops of the Far Eastern Military District and Pacific Fleet are placed on high alert. The ruble, which has been rising ever since we put it on the gold standard, makes gains against the dollar as the President declares we will no longer sell oil or gas exclusively with the dollar, but will give preference to different currencies, targeting the petro-dollar scheme that has been in place since the early 1970s. A fight broke out in the Duma between liberal and communist/nationalist MPs when the former tried to pass a bill officially condemning all Soviet leaders and banning any usage of the hammer and sickle or open praise for the Soviet government. In the end, some MPs from Yabloko's allies in the ruling coalition decided against it, narrowly avoiding the passage of the bill. The film Brother 3 is released, a sequel to the famous gangster films Brother (1997) and Brother 2 (2000), which were seen as the best films on life in Yeltsin's post-Soviet Russia. The new one, with new actors, depicts life in the Putin era.
* People's Republic of China: With the embargo changing almost nothing nationwide, President Yin Feng continues to mobilize the military, this time moving 450,000 of the active combatants next to the Mongolian border. President Yin Feng asks that the Republic of Mongolia cease sovereignty and join the People's Republic of China as the new Outer Mongolian Autonomous Region, meaning that the Mongolian government, President, and Prime Minister will still exist, but President Yin Feng and the National People's Congress, which will expand to include the State Great Khural, will still obtain most of the total control over Mongolia proper (Mod). Island building in the South China Sea continues. The ban on Chinese hip-hop is lifted, as to encourage more unique culture and style in the People's Republic. A conference is called between the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, in which a military alliance is proposed to the other Shanghai member states of Russia, India, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. In addition, the observer states of Iran and Afghanistan are asked if they are willing to become full members and join in the military alliance (Player/Mod).
**Russian Diplomacy: We agree to the alliance.
**Mod Response: The Mongol government reluctantly relinquishes their sovereignty. Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Iran announce their support for such a proposed military alliance. India on the other hand, respectfully declines on the premise of internal conflicts.
* Japan: Elections are held with Ikuo Yamahana from the Constitutional Democratic Party winning another term. The Liberal Democratic Party officially dissolves due to unpopularity and other issues. Meanwhile, Kibō no Tō gains 18 seats and Nippon Ishin no Kai gains nine seats. Komeito manages to gain three seats. The Constitutional Democratic Party gains eleven seats, the Japanese Communist Party gains two. The Nippon Kaigi organisation begins to collapse as the hate speech laws are strictly enforced, and several members begin facing arrest for violating the laws put in place. The PlayStation 4 is officially discontinued, surpassing the PlayStation 2 as one of the longest runs for a video game console. Sony begins hinting at plans for a new console as well. The Idolmaster sees a resurge in popularity, and Bandai Namco announces a new game that will feature new idols. The My Hero Academia manga, after a long run, is finished after the release of the final chapter.
* Germany: We condemn the Greek invasion of Turkey. The German Aerospace Centre is boosted to encompass 0.5% of the Federal budget. In the general elections, popularity for far right parties rises slightly but the CDU stays the largest party.  We condemn the Mongolian collapse.  A new bill is passed, a chancellor now can only run for two terms.
* SADR: Our talks with Morocco continue (with our points being the ones I wrote in a response to a mod response in previous turn) [/Secret] We also remind the Moroccan diplomats that the US, who helped them (mostly politicaly, but still) in the last war wouldn't probably do anything this time, for two main reasons: 1. They lost interest in this area; 2. They are currently going through a small depression [/End Secret] (Mod Response Needed). We also thank Germany for recognising our independence. Lastly, as a reponse to Patagonia recently gaining independence (as a US puppet, but still, it's formally independent), we sent them a formal recognition of independence and wish them "Good Luck" in the coming years (hoping to receive their recognition of our independence in return) [/Secret] we also hope that it would improve our 'relations' with the US and bring them more to our side [/End Secret].
**Mod Response:The Moroccan government sends a message to the SADR, basically saying "Bite Me".
**American Diplomacy: The Patagonian Government and the American government recognize the SADR as an independent and sovereign nation.
**Central African Diplomacy: The Central African government recognizes SADR as an independent and sovereign nation too.
* Australia: The PM tours Europe, visiting many countries including the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Hungary, and France. His stay in France is notably long at 4 days compared to the usual 2 days max. Many see this as Australia warming up to France and the EU (I wonder why...). Many things are discussed including scientific and military alliances. Work on developing mounted Army laser guns is going on schedule with prototypes already constructed. However they are still quite expensive so work on reducing their cost is paramount. The Navy has 2,500 operating UNVs with another 1,000 under construction. The same can be said for the Air Force. In other news, the military undoubtedly has many cyber-divisions. However, to engage in and protect the nation against cyber attacks and cyber warfare, the Australian government brings the National Electronics Defence Agency (NEDA) into being. Unlike signals intelligence agencies, the main function of NEDA is to defend against (and occasional engage in) cyber warfare and attacks. Though employment numbers are not publicly released, it is rumoured that NEDA employs ~200 operatives with many other miscellaneous employees, making it one of the smallest yet most effective agencies of the government. Many agencies that require minimal personnel see job cuts as costs are reduced. Technology and developments in AI help cut down on the number of employees needed.
* CAR: With the largest amount of trade with other nations, the country's GDP increases dramatically. To further improve trade with other nations, the country orders Cameroon to sell the provinces Est and Sud, at a price set by it, which can be negotiated. [Mod Response Needed]
**Mod Response: Cameroon says they are not willing to sell.
* France: The French government condemns the actions of Greece and their unjustified aggression against Turkey. There is no official stance by the government on the recent events surrounding Mongolia, but it is perceived in a negative light by several politicians. The French economy has taken a few hits due to the aftermath of the Chinese-American salt war, but steps are taken towards self-sufficiency to minimise the impact of such events in the future. A new defensive alliance is proposed, encompassing most of the European continent with the likes of the UK, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain being invited to be the founding members of this European Concord of Security and Defense, or ECSD. [Mod and Player Response Needed]
**Mod Response: Italy refuses, but the UK and Spain agree.
** Germany: We agree.
===2034===
The Arabian Civil War officially ends, with the division of Saudi Arabia into multiple states after lengthy negotiations in Cairo. The Treaty of Cairo results in the official formation of the Republic of Arabia, Wahhab Arabia, Jizan and Dammam. Saudi Arabia still exists, but is severely divided by the conflicting interests of its current citizens.
After cracks began to appear during the short Trump Administration, and the feeling of endless war in the US, with helping South Korea, Invading Mexico and Argentina, Helping the Arabian Republicans, intervening in Venezuela, and now with the crippling blow to the American Economy, Several states and Territories of the United States secede leading to the Second American Civil War. New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine coalesce into the Confederation of New England; The Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas coalesce into the Confederate States of America; The Former Mexican territories, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada join together in the United States of Aztlan; Idaho, Oregon, and Washington become the Republic of Cascadia; California, Texas, Alaska, Utah, and Hawaii, declare independence; and Patagonian Nationalists seize power from the Patagonian Military Government.
The Canadian Civil War also ends, with Quebec gaining Independence with Labrador as a territory, and Acadia also gaining independence. 
Taiwan, seeing no alternative, and hating the Communist Chinese, forgive Japan for their war crimes during World War Two, and ask to be annexed by them as an autonomous region.
* Japan: The government declares neutrality over the China-Taiwan situation, and also ignores Taiwan's request of annexation. The PRC also continues to be officially recognised over the ROC. Pacifism and neutrality continues to be the official general policy of the Pacifist coalition (consisting of the Constitutional Democrats, the Japanese Communist Party, and Social Democrats) in the government, and as such, refuses to get involved with anything that would lead to tensions with any side. Meanwhile, JAXA gains another slight increase in budget with space looking to having a promising future. The Osaka Metropolis plan is put to vote with 56% voting yes, and Osaka begins making plans to consolidate Osaka Prefecture into Osaka proper, similar to Tokyo. Both Toyota and Lexus officially abandons fuel and diesel powered cars, along with Daihatsu. Nintendo officially unveils the successor to the Switch, called the Revolution, and is set for release next year.
* United States of America: A large offensive is staged against Utah using ~120,000 troops, and with aerial support from the large contingent of the Air Force we retained. As it currently stands, most of the divisions of the US military have sworn allegiance to the federal government, leaving the rebellious states with poorly trained militias, mainly from their state level National Guards. The National Guards from all of the States are nationalized, and put to use as border patrol and maintaining front lines as major army forces are directed towards the weaker rebellions to crush them. We continue to recognize the ROC as an independent nation, and the economy seems to be recovering, mainly due to the need for war materials and soldiers making the unemployment rate plummet to an all-time low, with a labor shortage now ensuing. The navy is mainly focused on maintaining the current coastline we control, and establishing a naval blockade of New England.
* Russia: President Gudkov states that Russia recognizes the newly independent countries of former Canada. The government officially remains neutral in regards to the Second American Civil War. Secret: the Russian General Staff offers to supply Fascist Mexico with weapons if they invade their former territories in the fragmenting United States. The Russian military continues to send weapons to Greece also. [Mod Response] The census of 2034 finds that the population of Russia remains steady around 160 million, due to both increased birth rates as a result of the Family Assistance Act and the annexation of such territories as Belarus and South Abkhazia. In major cities, smaller and more spacious apartment complexes have been built and are attracting buyers. The value of the ruble continues to rise and the economy is growing. The nationalist opposition does well in the local and gubernatorial elections that take place this year, although the liberal parties have some success. A small task force led by the super carrier Imperator Nikolai I visits the port of Tartus in Syria and takes part in drills with the Syrian Arab Navy.
**Mod Response: Mexico, despite the compelling offer, declines, waiting for the American states to destroy themselves before taking any action that could lead to a united front against them.
* Australia: With America falling into chaos, the PM's visit to Europe could not have come at a better time. The government want's to strengthen ties with Europe and the Intermarium, especially in the fields of science, shared values, and military development. This year, the PM and his team tour Asia, visiting countries like China, Japan, South Korea, India and Malaysia. Additionally, ties with Indo-Chinese nations are also increased with talks held during the annual ASEAN summit. Potential cooperation with ASEAN countries in the realm of trade and defence are also on the table. Australia is trying to make a name for itself in the region what with the end of American support. Speaking of the Americas, the government has no official allegiance to any side in the 2nd American Civil War though ties are maintained with the old federal government, New England, and California. Australia urges at least these nations to reunite as they hold a massive influence over global media and entertainment. (Like seroiusly, I need Hollywood and Comedy Central, not to mention both regions are economic powerhouses, they don't just declare independence). In this time of economic uncertainty, Australia extends an offer to tech companies from Silicon Valley as well as those of the finance and banking industry to move to Australia. South Australia is currently the centre of a revolution in the electronics and software industry and would definitely play a good host to tech companies in turmoil. [Mod Response] New South Wales provides an excellent environment for people in the business of money to set up shop what with a roaring stock market and ripe areas of international trade. [Mod Response] Also, an offer is extended directly to Space X to move to Queensland, Australia; right by the Australian Space Agency's facilities. [Mod Response] Last but not least, the Australian military announces the successful production of functioning prototype hand-held laser rifles. This breakthrough is immediately pounced upon by the government and investment to make this technology cheap for all servicemen is paramount. This is in line with the government's aim to spend defence funds on technological advancement rather than more man-power.
**Mod Response: Most of the companies in Silicon Valley temporarily relocate to Australia, but they intend on returning to the American Continent when the SACW is over. Space X decided the same.
=== 2035 ===
Utah Collapses, and is re-integrated into the US. New England has made some advances into the US, taking the city of Erie, PA in the bloodiest battle ever seen on the Western Hemisphere. This costs New England over half of their militia, but they continue to advance into Pennsylvania. Southern Virginia is seized by the Confederacy. National Guard Garrisons are overwhelmed across the front lines.
Due to the loss of American support, the Democratic Venezuelan front is destroyed. The Communists have won, and begin their invasion of Colombia to recreate a communist Gran Colombia.
Taiwan re-enters negotiations with China over a united China. They propose that Taiwan is annexed into the People's Republic, but Taiwan remains self-governing, with no interference from Beijing, basically meaning Taiwan is virtually independent, but technically part of China.
* Australia: The military has successfully lowered the cost of a laser rifle to the point where they can be issued to special forces units. However, the technology still remains too expensive for the conventional serviceman. The military research division continues working on lowering the cost of the rifle. In other news, the government has announced plans for the military to be capped at a maximum of 300,000 servicemen in peacetime. However, funding for the military will not be reduced from the current amount. Instead, more money will be invested in the development and production of modern weaponry and autonomous vehicles. Speaking of autonomous vehicles, the Navy currently sports 2,500 UNVs of various sizes ranging from 1,100 car-sized patrol boats equipped with laser weaponry, various models of combat boats from 10 meters long to 100 metres long, as well as a dozen or so experimental unmanned destroyers. In addition to that, the Coast Guard employs a couple hundred weaponized drones to patrol Australian waters. The Air Force has announced 2,000 UAVs ranging from 1,000 car-sized craft to truck sized bombers and fighters. In other news, the Australian government proposes a trade partnership titled the Pacific Trade Partnership (PTP) that may include Australia, Canada, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, South Korea, China, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Canada, Mexico, and any South American nation on the Pacific Coast. Any interested nation may announce themselves and talks will be held next year. [Player/Mod Responses]
**Mod: Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, the Philippines, Vietnam, South Korea, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea would be interested in such a partnership.
**Japan Diplomacy: Prime Minister Ikuo Yamahana declines.
* Germany: We do not recognize any state seceded from the USA. We condemn the violence and amount of deaths in this 2nd American civil war. We send soldiers to support Colombia against the Communists. This year we send a man to the moon and in 2040 we will send someone to Mars. We stop using nuclear plants as a power source.
* United States of America: Several referendums are held online for new states, with Shasta and West Florida being symbolically admitted to the Union. Several plans begin to be put in Congress for the creation of new states inside rebel territory, with California and Texas probably being dismantled entirely. With Utah defeated, we move our army to the front-line with New England, and they are reinforced with conscripts from the Draft. National Guard Units are slowly replaced with trained divisions, and they themselves are trained to replace other National Guard Units. It is expected that all of the National Guard Divisions will be replaced with trained soldiers in 2-3 years. We have surrounded a major contingent of the New England Militia in New England-occupied Meadeville, PA. We begin to push towards New York City, the largest economic center in New England. Most of the economy is based on the war effort, and some say that the recession will return when the war is over. As of 2035, no foreign support has been received or accepted. NASA continues to operate, however their launch site has been moved to Montana temporarily. They have received budget cuts, so their asteroid mining probe project has been pushed back to 2047.
* Russia: The State Duma again fails to pass a bill to limit conscription. Nationalists from the Great Fatherland Party propose to extend the draft to 18 months instead of 12. Construction on several new Lider-class missile destroyers is completed and they are commissioned into the Russian Navy. The military begins development on the S-500 air defense missile system. We begin the process of retiring the older tanks and aircraft that had been kept in reserve status, seeking to completely replace them with more modern ones. The Russian space agency Roscosmos announces that it will begin preparations to launch an exploratory mission to the moon by 2050 and its budget is increased by the government. The Famiy Assistance Act is very popular and, combined with recent economic successes, has begun causing a baby boom in Russia. The population of Russia is projected to grow to 200 million by the end of the century.
* Japan: JR Hokkaido announces that it will expand the Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto - Sapporo line for the Hokkaido Shinkansen all the way to Asahikawa, and construction on the line will begin next year. After several delays, the Chūō Shinkansen running from Tokyo to Nagoya is officially opened. Plans on extending it to Osaka are no longer considered for the foreseeable future. Similarly, this will be the only maglev train and line of its kind, as introducing more lines is not feasible. The Nintendo Revolution is released, with Mega Man 13, Dragon Quest XIV, and Final Fantasy XIX being among the launch titles for the console. The census for this year takes place, and the first census in Japan to collect data on ethnicity, as opposed to merging everyone as simply Japanese solely based on citizenship.
===2036===
New England is pushed back by the American Counterattack, with New York City under threat. The New England Militia is completely crushed by American forces. Pro-US rebellions begin in New England, calling for peace and re-integration into the Union. The Confederacy continues to advance North, with Missouri being taken up to the Missouri River, and Kentucky being completely occupied by Confederate Forces. 
Greece capitulates Turkey. Turkey is forced to relinquish all territories regained from the Turkish war of Independence, and the Bosporus Strait, including Istanbul, which is renamed Constantinople. Greece tests a Nuclear Weapon, to great success.
Colombia continues to lose ground to Venezuela, despite German support for Colombia
* France: We place sanctions on Greece for both their aggression against Turkey and their nuclear weapons test, which defies the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. We encourage others to place sanctions on what is called a "rogue state" by French President Leon Laurent. We pledge military support to Colombia to help contain the Venezuelan regime. The Armed Forces are rearmed with updated weaponry, and a prototype plasma weapon is in the works.
* United States of America: With most of the New England Militia destroyed, we continue to push north to capture New York City and Boston, with minor pull outs to reinforce the Confederate Border. In the 2036 Presidential Election, a young upstart from Pennsylvania from the Democratic Party, Aiden Richards, wins the election in a landslide, with his famous campaign speech inside the city of Erie, just days after it's recapture. "This is not the death of The United States, nor is it the end of Republicanism, It is a new beginning! We shall come out of this war stronger than we have ever been before!" We also begin sponsoring Pro-American rebellions in breakaway states. Anti-Chinese sentiment continues to grow, with most political analysts stating that "The Second American Civil War was obviously caused by the embargo placed upon the US by China." DARPA finalizes prototypes for handheld laser weapons, which would give us a large advantage against the rebels. Combat testing is going to begin next year.
* Japan: JAXA's mission to Luna for next year continues to be on schedule, also helped by budget increases over the past few years. Meanwhile, the Self-Defence Forces budget is once again cut being moved towards JAXA; and the total military personnel is decreased to 91,387. The Self-Defence Forces also continue to operate outdated military technology as there is a lack of interest in upgrading it as there is no need. The PlayStation 6 is released, and has higher storage than its predecessor among other updated and new features, and better hardware. Bandai Namco releases a new The Idolmaster game, Blazing Stars, featuring a new cast of idols. Also The Idolmaster 5 is released for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Revolution with VR support, with a PS6 port in the process; and along with 765 Productions, and returning and new 961 Productions idols, 876 Productions idols makes an appearance once again. Both games see decent sales and high popularity in Japan. The Idolmaster mobile games such as Starlight Stage, Million Live! Theatre Days and SideM Live on St@ge also receive new updates, along with web-based game Shiny Colours.
* People's Republic of China: Still under President Yin Feng's communist regime, the embargo is decidedly lifted on the United States, seeing their collapse into civil war as a sign of the failure that is capitalism, although many republicanism just see it as bad leadership. The issue over Taiwan's sovereignty is brought into question, however, President Yin Feng continues the militaristic mobilization of the state, under the premise that if Taiwan does not simply agree to the terms that were given to Mongolia (autonomous internationally, but still under general leadership of the PRC President), then war will be issued to end the issue. Advancements in military and medical technology continue. Due to the collapse of the United States, it is declared that by President Yin Feng that communism has decisively defeated the western pigs that are the United States. Island building in the South China Sea continues. Mongolians by now have been granted full citizenship under the People's Flag.
* Russia: This year the presidential and legislative elections coincided due to the constitutional change by President Sergey Baburin some years back. Incumbent head of state Dmitry Gudkov and his chairman of government, Ilya Yashin, of the Yabloko and PARNAS liberal parties, have caused a split in Russian society. Many of their attempted policies have not been implemented due to opposition in the State Duma. But they did succeed in decentralizing some aspects of the government, particularly when it came to elections. While some youth and older liberals supported them, the majority had enough. First the legislative elections saw the Great Fatherland Party (PVO) obtain the majority with 237 seats (the Russian All-People's Union merged with it during the past few years). Yabloko came in second with 64 seats, followed by the Communist Party (KPRF) with 56 seats, while the rest were divided among others. It was a decisive defeat for the liberal coalition. The presidential election saw Roman Khudyakov of PVO defeat Dmitry Gudkov and the other candidates with 51% of the vote, completing the defeat of the liberal parties this year. They failed largely thanks to their attempts to implement culturally liberal parties in what is still a conservative society. President Khudyakov campaigned on promoting traditional cultural values and standing up to play a bigger role in world affairs since the decline and collapse of the United States.
* Australia: Talks have begun for the Pacific Trade Partnership with Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Korea, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea all involved. An invitation to any Pacific Asian country as well as to Canada, Mexico, and South America to join the trade pact is re-extended. [Player/Mod Responses] In other news, Australia joins the growing number of countries in placing sanctions against Greece. The PM publicly condemns Greece's erratic and irresponsible actions, citing them as a major cause of destabilisation in the region. Next, Australia's military announces the successful manufacture of laser rifles at just 130% the price of a normal military issue rifle. As a result, the laser rifle, dubbed the LR-9 (it is the 9th model to date), is put into experimental use among troops with about 2,000 units being manufactured total. While still expensive, it is expected to reduce in cost as more research is done and each successive model is made cheaper. Additionally, due to the fact that the rifles are powered by high-capacity batteries, the overall expenditure of the military can be reduced. Last but not least, the Australian Space Agency launched it's Super Station into orbit. The process was conducted in stages before final assembly in orbit. Thanks to funding from Germany and technology from Space X, a special council is set up to coordinate usage of the space station among Germany and Australia, with Space X given preference for routine resupply mission contracts. (Yes Germany, thanks and here's a space station for us to share). To recapitulate, the space station is 150 metres long and 100 metres wide (in total) and is roughly shaped like a equi-length cross with a smaller ring cutting through the mid-points of each spoke, leaving the ends as 2 Earth-Station docking stations, and 2 Station-Space docking stations. This means the Super Station can be used as a base for future missions away from Earth.
**Mod Response: Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Korea and Malaysia accept
**Actually they already agreed in the previous turn. I was asking for anyone else.
* Germany: We stop all trade with Greece and condemn their actions.  Because we cannot expand our territory on earth, we have decided to build extra-terrestrial colonies for economic purposes. It is not clear however when the first colony will be made. That’s why we helped Australia. The budget of the German Aerospace Centre is boosted again. 
===2037===
New England collapses under US pressure and Pro-US rebellions. Confederate Advances are halted outside of Richmond. Cascadian Forces begin to push Eastward, capturing Western Montana. California and Aztlan become engulfed in a war over over Baja California, and Texas also declares war upon Aztlan for territory East of the Rio Grande. The Second American Civil War is officially accounted as being "The bloodiest war ever seen on the American Continent".
Greece seems to be unaffected by the sanctions placed upon it, with the economy thriving. Some vague reports come in that Turks seem to be disappearing from Greece at an alarming rate.
Taiwan states that the PRC will have to fight to the last man if they invade.
* Japan: Elections are held. Komeito and Kibō no Tō both lose three seats, Nippon Ishin no Kai gains four seats, and the Constitutional Democratic Party gains two seats. With Ikuo Yamahana not running for a third term along with retiring from politics, Kaori Ishikawa from the Constitutional Democratic Party becomes the next Prime Minister. The policy of neutrality and non-alignment continues to be followed. Nuclear power as a power source are fully phrased out. Wave power and tidal power experimental plants begin to be built. Subaru, Mazda, and Mitsuoka officially abandons fuel and diesel powered cars and made the switch to renewable fuels. The Subaru Impreza WRX and its STI variant continues being produced, now pure biofuel/electric powered. The last chapters of Part 12 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure are officially published, and the series officially ends. Following this, Hirohiko Araki retires.
* People's Republic of China: The last year of military mobilization begins, as the active military personel reaches just over 3.7 million soldiers prepared for war. With Taiwan's stubborness over it's sovereignty, all available strategic and fighter bombers begin practice runs over the South China Sea, not only to anger the other nations that hold territory there, but also to excersise exactly how the war against Taiwan will be, in case it where to come. Due to Taiwan not having an actual place in the UN, war is set to be declared in the next year. The population currently stands at roughly 1.4 billion, only slightly behind that of India. President Yin Feng formally decides to resign in order to propel his protégé and cousin Jiao Yong Rui to the elected position of President. With now President Rui in office, he begins his first political reform by formally extending the two-child policy to a four-child policy, with the condition that as long as more children are born, tax reductions for the couple are given. This new populist idea brings about discontent in the higher offices of the People's Party, but nothing so far is publically spoken against the reform. Advances in all fields are made. Toward the issue with Greece, no sanctions are made against them. The secessionist states in the former United States are aided militarily, with slightly older and unused weaponry being sent to aid their cause. The question of whether the United Nations is needed anymore comes under review, and due to China's placement in the higher levels of the UN heirarchy, it is expected that a vote for whether the organization should be dissolved, or at least reformed under the guidance of the Shanghai Pact, should be created and properly participated in. The main reasoning for this question is primarily due to the collapse of the United States.
**OOC Solace: We should hold a vote on whether the UN should continue or not. There really is no reason for it (the UN), since NATO is probably defunct due to the US's collapse, and the rise of the Shanghai Military Pact begs the question for why regional blocs and alliances were discontinued in the first place.
* United States of America: Support for dealing with the rebels remains high, with the recent victory over New England. We begin to push against the Confederates, with a policy of "Dealing East of the Mississippi", letting the Western States destroy each other. We pull back troops to be East of the Missouri, and using that as a defensive position. Despite our successes dealing with the rebellions, most estimates say that the United States will not survive another five years of war, and if it does, it will come out so dependent on other nations that it will be forced to accept any nation's demands.
* Germany: In the elections we see the rise of popularity of right and far-right parties this is because of the recent riseof popularity of fascism in Europe, like in Greece and in Ukraine. But also because of the anti-communist sentiment due to the war against Venezuela.
* Russia: President Khudyakov voices support for Greece, saying "Greece did nothing wrong" and praising the Greek leader for "finally retaking Constantinople." He also states in his opening adress that he is glad the world has finally become multi-polar and is free from the American empire. The government begins taking steps to undo many cultural projects that the liberal administration had started over the past few years, which they view as an illegitimate condemnation of Russian history. This sparks a debate between liberal and nationalist members of the Duma. Roscosmos continues with developing its space program for a trip to the moon by 2050. The Russian military continues to phase out most of its older reserve vehicles and replacing them with newer models. The Air Force is completely modernized with its aircraft and now it is announced that the Strategic Missile Troops will begin a modernization program for our nuclear weapons arsenal, to keep it ahead of everyone else.
* Australia: This year, the Pacific Trade Partnership (PTP) goes into effect with Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Korea, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Mexico and Australia all participating in the partnership. As tariffs are reduced, the Australian tech industry sees a massive boom as it strives to supply the huge demand for consumer electronics in Asia. In other news, the Australian military confirms it has reduced the cost of laser rifles with the model LR-17 to just 105% the price of the current standard issue rifle in the Army. As a result, the military will no longer purchase conventional rifles instead opting for laser rifles in the future. However, conventional rifles currently in use will continue to be used to the end of their effective life. Also, the Air Force and Navy have announced that future ships and planes will all sport laser guns in place of metal bullet guns. However, explosive based missiles and torpedoes will still be used.
==2038-2047==
===2038===
Due to the American pullout of the west temporarily, secessionists have taken everything west of the Missouri river However, it has allowed for the US to make a focused push on the Confederates, leading to the Confederate Capital, Atlanta to come under threat. The war between Aztlan and California/Texas is going well for Aztlan, with California and Texas being pushed back to their respective capitals.
Greece continues to test nuclear weapons, and it is assumed that they have a stockpile of 5-18 warheads.
Protests begin in Vietnam for the complete democratization of the country, and Laos and Cuba see similar protests.
Monarchies begin to see a resurgence with the collapse of the US, with the British Monarchy seizing almost absolute power inside the now British Kingdom. 
* Great British Kingdom: With the US collapsing at its seams, the great Charles the III returns the great kingdom of Britain to the days of ole (government-wise of course, not socially/technologically). Gone is the bickering Parliament, reformed are the duties of Prime Minister and its cabinet. Land reclamation efforts are sailing somewhat smoothly, the Minister of the Environment proposes a "water wall" of sorts that would block sea waters from entering our former capital of London (which we abandoned for Birmingham), in efforts to restore London. [Mod Response Needed] King Charles announces plans to expand the British Armed Forces (from 200,000 to 500,000 personnel, as well as the construction of new ships for the Royal Navy and new aircraft for the Royal  Air Force) over the next 7 years - in the void left by the Americans, we will rise once again. The Sun Rises Once Again on the British Empire!
**Mod Response: London begins to be reclaimed, but it will take a while for water to drain from the city.
* People's Republic of China: With President Rui having stated in the last weeks of last year, war is officially declared on the un-recognized Republic of Taiwan. With this declaration of war, over 1.1 million troops begin deployment onto the island through the northern and eastern parts, while naval and aerial bombardment of the southern and western coastal cities begin. Bombing raids begin over the capital city, Taipei, and once the bombing raids have finished, another 500,000 troops begin moving in through the city, essentially beginning the Siege of Taipei, which is expected to finish by the beginning of the next year with a decisive PRC victory. The port city of Kaohsiung blockaded and properly bombed, with more aerial bombardments on military bases and other government buildings.
* Australia: In a fit of public fanaticism, the technocratic Centrist Party is pushed to formally invite Prince Harry of the Kingdom of England (Britain is the whole island which doesn't make sense as Scotland left and became a republic) to form an Australian branch of the House of Windsor. His Majesty will be crowned Prince of Australia and serve as the Royal Head of State of Australia. Approval ratings of the Centrist Party sky-rocket and Prince Harry's approval ratings reach an astounding 93%. The Australian nation implores His Majesty to fulfil the wishes of Australia [Player Response]. In other news, the military has begun the next phase in automation with the production of hundreds of micro-satellites used for geo-mapping, communications, information gathering and general purpose uses. Speaking of space, the ASA announces plans to launch a mission to the Moon in 2044 where they will build a base camp (with assistance of AI, robots, etc) capable of housing 30 people for 3 years minimum. Throughout this mission, 3 successive crews will man the camp over the course of it's lifetime, during which research will be conducted in preparation for more permanent settlement. Coming back to Earth, Australia has successfully implemented an encrypted database of personal information of every single citizen. Using block-chain technology (spread over 200 government server centres) for maximum security and unhackability, most parts of the database can be accessed only under supervision of severe laws to maintain privacy. However, other parts such as bank account information, IDs, licences, and other common information are accessible via electronic ID cards. Nearly 98% of all domestic transactions occur electronically through the card with bio-metrics a legal verification requirement. Bio-metric identification has also advanced vastly with near perfect face ID used by many businesses to verify authenticity of transactions and expensive but higher grade DNA sequencing used for high-value transactions.
**GBK Response: Prince Harry accepts, agreeing to as this will promote unity between other Commonwealth members.
* Russia: The resurgence of monarchy in England also emboldens monarchists in Russia, since the Monarchist Party won several seats in the last legislative election. They address the public speculation on the subject of a tsarist restoration and formally propose to hold a referendum on whether or not some form of monarchy should be restored in Russia. The referendum will be held next year. The economy continues to grow as oil and gas form only a minority of government revenue. A reorganization of the Special Operations Command of the Russian Armed Forces sees the creation of spetsnaz units that will be stationed in allied countries such as Syria, and the total personnel of the Special Operations Forces (VSO) will number around 25,000. The Strategic Missile Troops continue developing modernized nuclear weapons.
* United States of America: Pushes continue against the Confederacy, with Atlanta being carpet bombed. In a press meeting with the president he is quoted as saying "The Chinese were right, this war is the death of pure capitalism, at least in America. We will be implementing several socialist policies to ensure the top 1% doesn't control so much of the wealth." The plan he presents to congress sounds much like Huey Long's Share Our Wealth program. We continue to condemn Greek actions in producing illegal weaponry.
*Hungarian Empire: The 2038 elections see the election of Lászlo von Hapsburg, leader of the newly-formed Monarchist Party. Upon taking office, he proclaims himself "Emperor of Hungary". The army is increased to 100,000 troops, and funding for infrastructure programs is cut by about 5%, with the money being diverted into the millitary and the construction of the Grand Palace of Budapest. In other news, the Gyorsvonat high-speed rail project is finalized, and offers are extended to all neighboring nations to extend the line to major cities in their countries [Mod Response Needed]. Diesel cars are also outlawed, and solar panels become obligatory for every Budapest household, with this law being extended nationwide in 5 years. We also suggest that the Intermarium Space Agency begin constructing a rocket and send its first man in space within 3 years [Mod Response Needed].
**Mod Response: Both proposals are accepted
* Japan: The laws of succession to the Japanese Throne are changed to officially allow for females to be included, and also officially allowing for the imperial family to adopt. In a recent poll, support for Republicanism is at 23.8% with the number slowly increasing and notes the slow declining popularity of the monarchy, with anti-nationalism being noted as one of the reasons. The New Party Nippon is formed, with ideologies similar to the part with the same name that previously existed. Persona 7 is released for the PlayStation 6. Gran Turismo 7 is also released for the PlayStation 5 with a port for the PS6 to be released later, returning the series back to its large collection of cars not seen since Gran Turismo 6.
=== 2039 ===
Cascadia begins to see fractures, with war weariness putting a heavy strain upon any attack against American Forces. Texas and California are absorbed into Aztlan, and the Confederates officially surrender to the US. With this crucial victory, and the war weariness building west of the Mississippi, American Victory finally seems a possibility.
Mexico invades Guatemala, and refutes the Treaty of Houston, which ended the Second Mexican American War, leading to Mexico being the first foreign power to intervene militarily in the Second American Civil War.
Venezuela conquers Colombia, integrating it into the Union of American Socialist States
In a move against the collapsing American hegemony over the Americas, Brazil invades Uruguay, citing "unification" as its casus belli
* Australia: In light of the recent American conversion to socialism, Australia extends an invitation to all American companies temporarily relocated in South Australia. They are invited to permanently relocate themselves in Australia and re-register as Australia. [Mod Response] Australia has relatively low corporate tax rates, especially for the tech industry. In other news, Australia continues to remain neutral in the 2nd American Civil War and the wars in Central and South America. Looking at the private sector, autonomous vehicles have become so advanced that this year, a law is passed requiring all new vehicles to include self-driving AI. This is because the same law outlines that by the year 2045, ALL cars must have self-driving capabilities. The law is aimed at drastically reducing the number of road accidents. This has resulted in a myriad of entrepreneurs legally installing self-driving systems in cars without said capabilities. Also, nearly all shipping is done via train or self-driving vehicles.
**Mod Response: The companies reject, with them citing that the US isn't converting to socialism, just making a mixed economy.
* United States of America: With the surrender of the Confederacy, we begin to push West. We also announce that Mexican aggression against Americans, no matter if they're in a state of rebellion, and so we issue an ultimatum to Mexico. Stop your aggression, return back to your recognized borders, or face the full-blown might of the United States of America. with Mexico invading, we propose an armistice with the rebellious states, much like the Chinese United Front during World War II. [Mod Response Required]
**Mod: The CSA and Cascadia agree to an armistice due to their proximity with Aztlan, but New England does not respond. Experts believe they will agree in fear of redirection of forces from Cascadia and the CSA.
* Japan: Self-driving cars see little popularity in the nation, and cars sold in Japan by Japanese auto companies leave self-driving AI as extra. Japanese auto companies selling cars outside of Japan begin making more efforts to comply with regulations that other countries hold so as to not lose sales. Honda and Acura officially abandons fuel and diesel powered cars; and both continue using VTEC in their engines thanks to advances in the VTEC technology allowing it to work with biofuel and electric. Sqaure Enix announces the end of Kingdom Hearts series, noting declining sales in the past several years in part of declining US influence in Japan. Tokyo Disney Resort also sees little visit and decreasing support from locals, and pretty much only gaining money from tourism at this point; and plans to close it down are considered. Advances in AI is also slowing due to a slow increase in concerns and scepticism towards AI.
* Germany: The chancellor condemns the Conquest of Colombia by Venezuela and the invasion of Uruguay by Brazil. “Unification should not happen by guns or bullets, but by diplomacy.” There is a rise of popularity of monarchist parties. Former Chancellor Angela Merkel dies in her sleep on the 12th of August at the age of 85.
* People's Republic of China: The Siege of Taipei ends with an overwhelming and decisive victory of the People's Republic, ending the one-year conflict with the defeat of Taiwan. It is decided upon that the island nation will be cease existence and be incorperated in the People's Republic fully by 2043, with the assimilation of the former ROC population beginning. WIP
* Russia: The referendum occurs this year and results in 54% of voters approving the restoration of the monarchy in Russia. This comes ahead of next year's presidential election, and President Khudyakov states that since the monarch will be the head of state Russia will transition to a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. In theory at least, though many speculate that the monarch will have a strong influence on politics regardless, and that is promoted by Great Fatherland Party officials. Another matter is the candidate for the throne as there is a dispute between three branches of the House of Romanov. The name of the country will change to "Russian Empire" from Russian Federation. The new monarch's official title will be the Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias. Grand Duke George Mikhailovich is chosen as the candidate and his coronation will take place next year. The President declares that Russia is in a transition period for the next two years until the 2041 legislative election will elect the first State Duma of the new monarchy, and that the current government will remain until then as a caretaker government.
* Great British Kingdom: Given the lengthy process of draining London, the government continues to operate in Birmingham. We condemn Colombian invasion of Venezuela. With the Prime Minister (more like an advisor to the King and representative now) saying, "The Age of Socialism is over. The Age of Monarchism has returned! Viva la Britannia!" We denounce America's transition to a mixed economy, calling it unrational and not full-proof. We also support Russia's decision to return to a monarchy, and we propose an alliance between us and them. [Russian Response Needed] [Secret] We begin funding insurgencies in our former territory of Hong Kong, to help restore the city to independence.[End Secret]
**Russian Diplomacy: After decades of the UK being an American lapdog, Russia welcomes Britain's independence and accepts an alliance.
=== 2040 ===
The American League forms between the US and it's rebellious states as Mexico threatens all of them, leading to some politicians in the breakaway states to propose re-unification with the US. 
Uyghurstan, an unrecognized exile government claiming to own Xinjiang starts an armed uprising against the Chinese. Tibet sees a similar uprising. Chinese military officials beat down these uprisings, but cracks in the Chinese state are beginning to become more and more visible.
Argentina invades the recently independent Patagonia, seeing that American support is something that Patagonia has lost.
* United States of America: With the American league being formed to fight off the Mexicans, we officially sign a temporary armistice with the rebellious states. We invite Patagonia to the League, because it was a US client state and is now being invaded by Argentina. [Mod Response Required] We condemn Venezuelan and Brazilian actions in South America, and we do not recognize the Venezuelan government being the heirs to Gran Colombia. (secret) We fund propaganda in the rebellions, hoping to convert people back to the cause of a united America (end secret) Our armament effort begins to pay off, with several new ships being added to the fleet, a few notable ones being the: USS Vindicator (Gerald Ford Class Aircraft Carrier), USS Fletcher (Gerald Ford Class Aircraft Carrier) USS Barrack Obama (Barrack Obama Class Aircraft Carrier), USS Enterprise (Barrack Obama Class Aircraft Carrier), USS Shasta (Shasta Class Battleship), USS West Florida (Shasta Class Battleship), USS Pennsylvania (Shasta Class Battleship). (secret) using the same technology used in Stealth Fighters and Bombers, we create the officially non-existent Ghostshark class submarine. This submarine class is secret to all but top officials in the Pentagon and the President, and any crewman that speaks of the submarine will disappear. (end secret)
**Mod: Patagonia accepts.
*Hungarian Empire: Emperor Lászlo von Hapsburg makes a decree stating that all coal and oil power plants must be decomissioned by 2043, all homes must be solar-powered, and all cars and public transport must run on renewable energy. Self-driving cars and supersonic airplanes are becoming increasingly common in Hungary, and Gyorsvonat speeds are increased to 600 km/h. We comdemn the Argentine invasion of Patagonia. [Secret] We start funding separatists in Hungarian-majority Southern Slovakia, as well as in Szekelyland, in hopes that these areas may join our nation. We also extend funding to the remnants of the Austrian Hapsburgs on the condition that they seize control of the government, peacefully or by force. [End Secret]
* Russia: Grand Duke Georgy Mikhailovich is coronated as Emperor George of All the Russias, making him the head of state. President Khudyakov steps down and becomes prime minister of the transitional government, which will remain in place until the legislative election occurs next year to determine a new government. Cultural events celebrating the return of the Romanov dynasty to the imperial throne take place throughout Russia. The Communist Party and Yabloko are officially opposed to restoring the monarchy but public opinion is generally favorable since the referendum last year. The other parties mostly also support the emperor. The Defense Ministry begins designing a new heavy nuclear guided missile cruiser to replace the aging Kirov-class ships from the Soviet era, which will be decommissioned soon. Also a new submarine class is being developed and possibly a new fighter to replace the Sukhoi Su-57.
*Republic of Hawaii: We focus on establishing diplomatic with countries around the globe, also we begin a massive campaign to increase gun owner ship, with people in 10th to 12th grade having gun training be a key part of the circulem. We make a public announcement that while we want good diplomatic relations with The United States of America, we wan't to go and explore are own destiny. We also have campaigns to inspire Hawaiian nationalism.
* Italy: Italy condemns the Argentinian invasion of Patagonia and Parliament decides to put sanctions onto Argentina. After a humiliating defeat in a civil war where Sardinia and Sicily gained independence, nationalism is on the rise. In the 2040 general elections, the Nationalist Party gained a whopping 62 seats, and Italy soon embargoes Sardinia and Sicily. The budget for the Italian Space Agency is increased threefold, hoping that it will pay off in economic benefits from space trade. A satellite, the Esperandre I is launched. We begin research on new fusion technology, which could power millions of homes, though more funding is needed. [Mod/Player Response needed]
** Mod Response: Sardinia and Sicily are relatively unaffected by the embargo, as they have many close trade partners and have set programs up to distance themselves from Italian goods and influence.
* Japan: Nissan, Datsun, Infiniti, and Isuzu officially abandons fuel and diesel powered cars. Yamaha and Kawasaki also follow suit. The next Nissian GT-R is released this year, running on biofuel/electric. Honda relaunches Soltec, and begins selling solar cells via the revived subsidiary. More investment is made towards wave power and tidal power research and continued testing of both experimental plants that uses each one respectively; as both look promising to use alongside wind power and other renewable energy.
* Australia: This year, legislation is passed detailing the duties and responsibilities of the Prince of Australia. And no, Australia is still the Commonwealth of Australia, it has a Prince but is NOT called a Principality. The Prince has many duties pertaining to promoting philanthropy, human rights, and must have technocratic qualification before taking up the throne. The Prince is titled such regardless of gender and must be approved of by the then government before taking up the throne. If qualifications are not met, the crown will follow rules similar to succession rules in the UK until a worthy candidate is found. As a result, it is abundantly clear the Prince will ensure his/her children are capable leaders for the future. (Interesting system of incentives eh?). Prince Harry of Australia is crowned as such on the 27th of March marking the day as official Coronation Day for coronations henceforth. However, the next in line will take up the duties of the crown immediately upon the end of the previous ruler's rule. In other news, the Australian Space Agency (ASA) launches 2 major missions this year (it is now Australia's 2nd largest public expenditure after welfare & social programmes and before defence). The first, is the largest unmanned mission to the Moon ever attempted by Mankind with over 200 tonnes landing on the lunar surface over the course of 3 successive rocket launches. On board are plenty resources and supplies for the upcoming 2045 manned mission to the Moon, as well as 3 AI powered (remote-control capable) robots and 1 AI computer system that are currently working on setting up a forward base for the upcoming manned mission. The 2nd major mission is the launching of 1000 micro satellites in the direction of Alpha Centauri in the hopes of exploring the system. All units have been fitted with GPS trackers and painted in reflective material (of nearly all EM wavelengths) to ensure they are not confused as extraterrestrial technology by later human missions.
* Germany: We send a manned mission to Mars and the budget of the German Space centre is boosted. We condemn the Argentinean invasion of Patagonia. The sale of diesel cars has stopped. We have added a new ship to the German navy: Kohl (Kohl-class ship) named after Chancellor Helmut Kohl.
* People's Republic of China: President Rui declares an "era of prosperity" following the end of the Taiwanese government and its incorporation into the People's Republic. Returning soldiers from the war begin to take up arms once more after a few militia's begin to re-surface in western China. Outnumbering them 10-to-1 militarily and technologically, ~200,000 are sent to defeat these separatists. Due to Tibetan's beginning to become militaristic once more, ~400,000 are sent to quickly disperse these militia's once more, with the 15th Dalai Lama declaring that 'War and Conflict are not the way. If these militia's wish to accomplish something, then they should turn themselves in" (Mod). President Rui declares support for Hawaii's sovereignty, and if it were to be attacked by the USA or another neighboring nation, then China will come to help Hawaii if needed. Island building in the South China Sea continues. In general, China is at it's height, with no visible cracks being seen as the population, economy, military, and advances made are still far ahead of the rest of the world.
** Mod Response: The rebels continue their campaigns, however weakened by some rebels defecting.
* SADR: The results of investments we made in early 2030s are finally beeing seen. Most of the country (when I say country I mean the Polsario-controlled territory - disclaimer) is connected by roads by now, although most of them are of quite poor quality (to say the least). Despite that, these roads allowed many people much easier connection to bigger cities and schools, which helped to greatly reduce illiteracy and reduce unemployment, which improves our economy a bit. Also, exploiting natural resources near the coast finally begins to bring revenue, but it isn't big due to the fact that we anly control a small bit of the coast. Due to improements in infrastructure many people moved to the capital of Tifariti, bringing the population of the city up to about 50.000. The city has also recently experienced a rise of private companies, but for now they are mainly small shops, restaurants, hotels, etc. We also improved public transport across the country, but due to the fact that our budget is still really limited, it is mostly limited to medium-sized buses travelling across the country. We also invest in tourist campaigns promoting trips to our country, for now talking with Algeria and Mauritania for permission for transmitting the advertisments in these countries (Mod Response Needed). We also start talks with several bigger and smaller airlines, bacause we want them to open connections to our aiport in Tifariti, which is turned to partially-civilian airport this year (Mod Response Needed). Also this year, hoping to gain more international support, our president says that democracy in our country will be 'expanded', as a two-term presidential limit and national programs to allow more people from the countryside to vote are introduced. The government also wants to invest in the small port city of Al-Kuwajra in the coming years, but we do not start yet, as we have to gather a bit more money first mainly for safety reasons, so we will probably wait 2-3 more years.
** Mod Response: Mauritania and Algeria agree to the transmissions, and propose they help the SADR in any upcoming conflict with Morocco. Most airlines refuse to enter the "disputed territory" as they fear Moroccan aggression towards the airline.
=== 2041 ===
Hawaii is expulsed from the American League due to it having no threat from Mexico.
Several skirmishes fought along the borders between the Americans show parallels to the Chinese Civil War.
Mexico makes gains in the Southwest, and takes the Yucatan back
Argentina fails to make significant gains against Patagonia due to American coastal bombardments preoccupying the Argentines.
Ecuador falls to Brazil. This is seen as an illegal occupation.
Lockheed-Martin produces the first fusion reactor while temporarily re-located in Toowoomba, Australia.
The Union of South American Socialists invade Ecuador, quickly occupying it.
The top 5 economies are: China, Japan, Germany, France, and the US (The US economy is likely to fall due to it being based on the Civil War and Pan-American Wars, so it will likely recede following the end of these conflicts.)
* Italy: The Nationalist Party begins propaganda campaigns, stirring up many Italians. However, a rival Progressive Party preaches that rebuilding many less affluent parts of Italy is key. Despite this, popularity for the Nationalist Party skyrockets, announcing plans to increase the military budget. The Italian private sector is pressured by the government to begin building more fighter jets. The Italian Space Agency, unaffected by the political skirmishes, plans to launch a vessel to the Moon by 2046. We try to secure a deal with Lockheed-Martin for a nuclear reactor, if/when ready. [Mod Response]. Italy condemns the U.S.A.S, but not Brazil or Mexico, and no sanctions are placed, hoping to improve international trade.
** Mod Response:Lockheed Martin agrees to begin production of Fusion Reactors inside Italian land.
* Germany: In the Federal elections of this year, the Far-Right pary:  ‘Alternative fur Deutschland’ wins decisively the elections, Popularity of (far-) right parties grew because of the rise of fascism in other countries like Ukraine and Mexico, because of the rise of popularity of Monarchies and the anti-communist sentiment because of the rise of Communism in Venezuela and our military support of Colombia. The AFD has announced it will make a coalition with ‘Tradition und Leben’, the pro-monarchy party which has become the third largest party in the Bundestag. Next year a referendum will be held about Germany becoming a constitutional monarchy.
* United States of America: Ship production continues at an exponential rate, with 2 new Barrack-Obama class carriers and 7 Shasta Class Battleships. Destroyers are re-purposed as light craft, commonly referred to as "Sea Cavalry". New Destroyers are equipped with Laser and Plasma weaponry. After testing in the New-England and Confederate fronts, hand-held energy weapons are mass-produced for American soldiers. Secret: The Seawolf class Stealth-sub has seen battle tests against Aztlan and Cascadian fleets, in which all the fleets had no idea what was attacking them. We have produced about 17 of them with all of them being autonomously produced to avoid potential leaking of information to China or Russia. NASA continues to operate still, with Cape Canaveral having been re-built. We begin planning a lunar colony, which is expected to be complete by 2060 if the current state of the US is to remain in Civil War. We congratulate Lockheed-Martin on producing a stable fusion reactor, and in a speech by the president it is called "A great success for both America and Australia." We condemn all nations in the Americas embroiled in a conflict with another nation.
* Russia: The first legislative election since the coronation of Emperor George last year see the Great Fatherland Party gain seats as the main proponent of the monarchy, while Yabloko and the Communists also make gains from opposition to it, at the expense of the smaller parties. The Emperor accepts the result and names PVO politician Alexander Yakovenko the new prime minister. The defense and space budget is increased by the new government. Imperator Nikolai I, the country's super carrier, enters port for a refitting. The new Knyaz Suvorov-class heavy guided nuclear missile cruiser is laid down near Murmansk, with four more vessels of this class planned to be constructed, as the old Kirov-class is finally retired and the decommissioning process of those ships begin. The Akula II-class nuclear submarine is under development and will be larger than the old Oscar II model. This new arrangement is seen as the end of the legacy of the Soviet Navy as mostly new vessels are present in the Russian fleet. Meanwhile, Roscosmos and the Space Forces announce that its first spacecraft to carry a manned mission to the moon is nearing completion. The mission will launch by 2050, and plans are also drafted for the creation of an ISS-type space station for Russia, but larger and more advanced. The infrastructure budget is also greatly increased. Construction of new and more modern, better looking buildings continues in Russian cities and much of the old Soviet architecture is removed. The project continues onto smaller cities and towns now. Russian Railways is retiring much of the diesel locomotives from the Soviet era, including the VL80, and the Lastochka model electric train is taking its place. A bullet train is planned between major cities and much of the tracks are being updated to accomadate more advanced model.
* The United Islands of Hawaii Hawaii wishes to build an embassy with, The United States, Russia, Australia, Japan, China, Italy and all of the other nations. [Player Response Needed] Sets up coastal defenses to defend Hawaiian sovereignty. The gun program continues to grow, with a rapid increase in gun owner ship and usage. We put a lot of money in making sure that people stay healthy, by making not washing the hands a fineable offense, putting in laws that require that airliners take in account someones weight instead of their baggage when determining how much they pay for when flying, putting a tax on junk foods, and other such laws. We rename the country to The United Islands of Hawaii. Hawaii increases its armed forces. An intelligence agency is established. We send some troops to help The American League fight off The Mexicans.
**American Diplomacy: We refuse to hold an embassy in a breakaway state that we continue to not recognize.
**Italian Dip: Italy agrees to build an embassy in Honolulu.
** Aussie Diplomacy: We gladly accept the invitation to build and host an embassy in Honolulu and Canberra respectively.
* Japan: Due to strong anti-nationalist sentiment in the country, and also as a tactic to not lose votes in the upcoming election, Nippon Ishin no Kai announces the end of its coalition with Kibō no Tō, and also kicks out several of its nationalist members dropping their seats to nineteen; while still remaining at least centre-right and conservative. Following this, a coalition is formed between Kibō no Tō and Komeito. In June elections are held, with Kaori Ishikawa being elected for a second term. Kibō no Tō loses thirty-two seats, with half of those seats being gained by Nippon Ishin no Kai. Constitutional Democratic Party loses nineteen seats. The New Party Nippon, whose ideologies and policies are similar to the Japanese Communist Party aside from economics to a certain extent; and is also a strong supporter of Republicanism, manages to gain 46 seats. Despite the New Party Nippon not being in the Pacifist coalition, both them and the Pacifist coalition work together in several areas, which essentially leads to a de facto larger coalition. Neutrality and pacifism continue to be enforced. The government ignores Hawaii's request, as the government continues to want no tensions with anyone, especially not major powers like China. Relations with the US are given much less of a focus, as the government pursues stronger relations with China and Russia. JAXA continues to focus on its Mars mission for 2049, and a budget increase is made to support the program. The Japan Railways Group makes future plans to transition all the rail lines to use Shinkansen only, and the gradual phrase out of more slower trains.
=== 2042 ===
Mexico begins to be pushed back by League forces. Talks ensue between Aztlan, Alaska, Cascadia, and the US on re-admission into the Union.
Hawaii begins to see international recognition. The US is the only major nation to have not recognized Hawaii.
Fascists take power in India after a massive recession hit the country. It joins dozens of nations that have turned into Fascist Dictatorships
* United States of America: We invite the breakaway states that wish to enter negotiations to rejoin the Union to Atlanta, Georgia to discuss terms. [Mod Response Required] Naval buildup continues, with our Aircraft Carrier fleet having been rebuilt with 11 Gerald Ford Class Carriers and eight Barrack Obama Class Carriers. Our battleship fleet has reached 23 ships, with the newest ship, the USS Hawaii, showing that we still do not recognize the Hawaiian government. Secret: The Seawolf Class Stealth-sub continues to be used against Mexico and Argentina, but usage against breakaway states is halted with the prospect of gaining these ships in a peaceful re-admission.
* Italy: The Italian Moon Project is delayed to 2047 due to budget cuts. The Italian Space Agency starts construction on the Ancona Space Launch Complex 1, expected to launch its first manned mission to the moon in 2055. We try to increase our trade power, also cutting the corporate tax. We reach out to Libya, offering to buy the city of Misrata and the surrounding area for a flexible price that must be under 100 million euros, hoping to transform it to an important port city. [Mod Response]. New battleships and destroyers for the Italian Navy are produced, putting a strain on the national budget, forcing the government to cut many popular social and welfare programs. The Nationalist Party peaks in popularity, and talks of overthrowing King Filiberto Emanuele are spreading through the party.
**Mod Response:The Libyan government refuses to sell, wishing to keep the city.
* Russia: We recognize the independence of Hawaii. Preperations continues for the planned mission to the moon in 2050. Russian Railways replaces its VL80 and other old models of locomotives with newer electric ones, including the Sapsan and Lastochka high speed trains. The first renovation of tracks for the bullet train between Saint Petersburg and Moscow are complete, work is ongoing to other major cities in European Russia and the entirety of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Construction continues on the Knyaz Suvorov-class cruisers and the first Akula II-class submarines are laid down. The Sukhoi Su-57 will remain the main fighter aircraft for the time being as the naval budget is increased, but a successor to the long range strategic bomber is being contemplated. The population continues to grow. Russia asks Ukraine to rejoin the CIS and CSTO. [Mod Response]
**Mod Response: The Ukrainian Government says that it will only rejoin these alliances if Russia cedes Transinistria to Ukraine. [Player Response Required]
* Japan: After a passing of a law, Ryukyu languages are made co-official language in Okinawa and Kagoshima Prefectures and Ainu language is made co-official in Hokkaido. JR Hokkaido makes plans on extending the Hokkaido Shinkansen further from Sapporo, all the way to Asahikawa, with the start date planned in 2044. Love Live! School Idol Festival now has only around 11 million players, after experiencing a gradual decline over the past several years. The All Stars version also experienced a drop in players, though to a lesser extent. Bandori!, Million Live!: Theater Days, and Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage, ranks top ten in the highest grossing mobile game within Japan, and have been this way for several years now as well. Shin Megami Tensei VII and Tekken 10 are released for the PlayStation 6; with both becoming top ten bestsellers within Japan for this year.
* Australia: Reports about the mission of 1,000 micro-satellites to Alpha Centauri (launched 2 years ago) are consistently coming back fruitful and it is determined they are a 1/4 of the way there. As such, on board AI takes over the mission as the communication time wait has become to great to safely manage the mission. In other news, the PM expresses worry over the rise of fascism around the world. Nonetheless, the centrist government continues to maintain relations with those countries with the interests of the people of Australia in mind.
* The United Islands of Hawaii We work on increasing coastal defenses and we also send more troops to fight The Mexicans. We also begin to build ships for the navy. The gun program continues to get more funding, with the average citizen being pretty good with them. Along with this, more defenses are built around the islands such as nuclear bunkers. The government plans on a having bunkers that can hold every one in 5-10 years, in the mean time, the government is incourouging people to build there own. The Monarchist party of Hawaii is founded.
* Germany: The referendum occurs this year and results in 58% of voters approving the restoration of the monarchy in Germany, the new monarchy is a constitutional one and Georg Friedrich is the new Kaiser.  With Alternative fur Deutschland being the largest party, popularity for German nationalism, Anti-feminism, Anti-Islam and Anti-immigration rises.
=== 2043 ===
The Atlanta conference begins between The US and it's breakaway regions on the prospect of unification. Hawaii is absent in these negotiations. Alaskan terms are just to be re-admitted, while Cascadia and Aztlan demand that their states be split up like how they are in their country to have more representation in congress.
Mexico is pushed back by a coordinated League counterattack. Rumors begin to spread about an American "stealth-sub" programme.
Sea levels continue to rise, mainly due to the mass amounts of industry in the Americas pumping out CO2 into the atmosphere.
* United States of America: We accept the demands presented at the Atlanta Conference, bringing the number of states up to 67 stars, and ending the Second American Civil War. We continue to deny the legitimacy of the Hawaiian government, and strategies begin to be drawn up as to how an invasion on the Hawaiian islands would work. The American Navy surpasses all nations this year, to reclaim its position as largest Naval Power. We currently total at 27 carriers (some came from the re-admission of Aztlan and Cascadia) 23 Battleships, 57 Destroyers, and 66 Frigates. Several Naval strategists begin to criticize the re-instatement of the battleship usage, saying that they are merely "propaganda statements". This is seen in Congress, which several bills are proposed to cancel their construction. All fail. A statement by the president says that they re-instated the Battleship programme due to Railgun testing on Destroyers have shown that they cannot handle the usage of such weaponry, and that the recoil will tip over the destroyer. we deny having a "stealth-sub" program, and say that the idea never occurred to us. Secret: The Seawolf Class stealth-sub continues routine missions, but higher precautions are taken to prevent discovery.
* Russia: We reject Ukraine's request for Transnistria since people there do not want to be part of Ukraine. The Kalashnikov Concern announces the creation of the AK-30, a new laser rifle. It is in the experimental prototype stage and is being tested by units of KSO (Special Operations Command). Because of its expensive cost, for now it will only be issued to elite units, while the vast majority of the Armed Forces will continue to use the AK-12. Kalashnikov will also sell this rifle to foreign buyers if they are interested, including Russia's traditional allies in CSTO and elsewhere. Construction continues on the new warships. Space development for the lunar mission in 2050 continues. Meanwhile, Russian Railways opens new Sapsan high speed train routes from Moscow to other cities, including Volgograd, Vladimir, Tver, Yaroslavl, Novgorod, Saratov, and Smolensk. The Trans-Siberian Railway is still being modified. Russia also offers to Japan to connect it to Russia by building an underground railway tunnel from Vladivostok to Sapporo and thus create a rail trade route from Japan to Europe to increase trade. [Player Response]
**Japan Diplomacy: Prime Minister Kaori Ishikawa accepts the offer.
* Italy: In the 2043 Presidential Elections, Nationalist Party candidate Federico Ursini wins by a landslide, winning 762 electoral votes. He begins closing borders to many immigrants and shrinking the immigrant quota. King Filiberto Emanuele becomes a vocal critic of Ursini, calling him a "fascist" and urgent threat to Italian democracy. Despite Ursini's nationalist agenda, Parliament asks for an economic pact with many European neighbors like France, Germany, Hungary, and most other European nations. [Mod and Player Response]. Parliament decides to cut popular health programs, worsening the health for many poorer Italians, waning support for the still young Nationalist Party. Adding insult to injury, the Center-Left Alliance merges with the Progressive Party, creating the Forward Alliance, making the Nationalist's opponents stronger. We also begin construction on a new aircraft carrier, the Onore. The IAS begins construction on a new high-speed engine capable of traveling up to 12% the speed of light at its peak, titled Project Ghepardo. With the sinking of beautiful Mediterranean beaches due to the rise in sea levels, we propose "water suckers", which would drain parts of the ocean, combating sea level rise. Test devices are put up in Venice to see if the devices work. [Mod Response Needed On The Outcome Of The Tests]
* Japan: JAXA receives another budget increase. JAXA also begins plans for a lunar colony in the future, sometime possibly in the late 2060s at earliest. A space station is also planned as well. Wave power and tidal power plants begin to be built in several more places; and the sea walls continue to be maintained. Meanwhile coal, natural gas, and oil as power sources have been reduced, compromising 27% of primary energy use combined; with remaining plans that use them be phrased out by 2051. The population, after having reached its lowest point in 2040 (having around 84,573,197), is now expected to rise again thanks to the reforms made to improve the lifestyle such as stricter regulations in the work culture, etc. Tokyo Disney Resort is officially closed down, and the property also goes on sale. Said property is bought by Sony several months later, and plans are made for a "Sony Theme Park" to rival Super Nintendo World; and more information will be revealed over the next few years.
* Australia: The government pours 500 million AZD into the construction of the world's most powerful supercomputer capable of making calculations 6 times faster than the current fastest computer. Along with that, an additional 500 million AZD are being spent on producing 3 smaller, less powerful (but obviously more powerful than OTL fastest computer) super computers by the year 2045. They will be put to use solving many of Australia's problems as well as assisting scientists in producing plans for space travel. Speaking of space travel, the ASA has unveiled plans to build a space elevator by the year 2060. It has been allocated 4% of the nation's GDP in funding. This year, PM announces the Australian Grand Exhibition to be held in Adelaide next year. All nations and private organizations world-wide are invited to attend or present their ideas and concepts at the event. Presenters will undergo extensive vetting to ensure only the best ideas are present. The week-long event will be broadcast on national television (and the wider-world I presume) and international observers and investors are invited to attend. All of this is in line with the government's aim to invest in technology and the future.
** The United Islands of Hawaii Diplomacy Hawaii will attend both events.
* The United Islands of Hawaii The gun program is expanded to now allow for civilian use of military grade weoponry, thou civilians do need a separate license along with the gun license to use such weaponry, they can still get it easily. Also now people in as low as 6th grade have some form of firearms training, though it usualy isnt with actual firearms intil they get into 10th grade. Along with this defenses are set up everywhere, so much so that many are calling Hawaii Switzerland on steroids in terms defenses. The entire country is looking a giant fortress. Along with this militias are poping up everywhere, they request the ability to use military grade weaponry, such as tanks, and the request is granted. With a militia national registry allowing for militias to register them and all of there members and it allows them to purchase tanks easily, and other such weoponry. Bullet proof and Lazer proof vests are becoming commonplace, to the point that mosts citizens are wearing them mosts of the time. Militias are popping up everywhere and it appears that the populace is willing to fight to the end to protect Hawaii. Dispite this however, a small party know as the Hawaii is American party is registerd to politicsl party lists. Hawaii is also now working on anti-stealth sub technology because of the rumors of a stealth sub, and citizens are often seen stocking up on supplys.
=== 2044 ===
The USSS continues it's campaigns, now peacefully (after an invasion threat) annexing Panama, and threatening to blow up the canal if nations do not recognize it's claims to Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.
Mexico is completely pushed back to the prewar border. With this, American officials plan for the division of Mexico into several small independent states.
Greece tests a Hydrogen Bomb, and threatens to use it on anyone who dares try and invade the nation.
The remnants of Turkey collapse into competing warlords and tribes, leading to complete anarchy in the region. South Syria invades the North due to a loss of American support for the North.
Oil begins to dry up, leading to large instability in the Middle East.
* Italy: The Italian Navy is decked out with 12 new Destroyers, 7 new Battleships, and 23 new Frigates. A new naval port is constructed in Reggio Calabria where many of these new ships are docked, mere kilometers from the Sicilian trading city of Messina. A reporter leaks that Italian troops are now being trained in mountainous terrain similar to those found in Sicily. Many wonder if the Italians are preparing for an invasion, adding to the immense political instability in Europe. Italian Battleships begin routine "training routes" around the coast of Sicily, though making sure to stay in international waters. Often, these battleships will follow trading routes and "accidentally" collide with Sicilian cargo ships, usually knocking tons of precious cargo off. Many Sicilians see this as unfair aggression from the Italians, evidenced by the jailing of the Sicilian ambassador to Italy for "leaking of Italian secrets to foreign terrorists." [Secret] He did no such thing. [End Secret] President Ursini says to a session of Parliament, "The Italian people have had enough! One more act of espionage or aggression from this rouge state of Sicily and I will take action! Mark my words!" Ancona Space Launch Complex 1 is completed, and Project Ghepardo yields promising results. The Ursini Administration tells the ISA to focus its efforts towards developing an effective laser rifle like Australia or Russia have done. Forward Alliance's Prime Minister Calogero Granata's approval ratings nosedive, and in the upcoming elections, the Nationalist Party is expected to sweep the floor.
* Japan: Oil as an energy source is the first of the three non-environmentally friendly sources to go, as it now compromises 3% of energy consumption. Coal makes up 4% of energy consumption, while natural gas has the remaining 18% of energy consumption, down from 20% from last year, as all three continue the process of being phrased out. JR Hokkaido begins construction of the Hokkaido Shinkansen line towards Asahikawa. The old SideM and Cinderella Girls mobile games that were released via the platform are officially discontinued, as all attention is now focused on their rhythm mobile game successors SideM Live on St@ge and Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage respectively. Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune X and MÚSECA 5+5/6 are released in Arcade across Japan.
* Russia: We welcome the reunification of Syria and hold join war games with the Syrian Armed Forces this year. The new AK-30 laser rifles are granted to several spetsnaz brigades of the KSO. The first heavy nuclear guided missile cruiser Knyaz Suvorov is launched and will undergo sea trials. Another six are laid down to counter the naval buildup of other countries. The first prototype of the Akula II-class nuclear ballistic missile submarine is also launched. The Trans-Siberian Railway has been fully converted and the Sapsan high speed train will now service this route, along with freight trains, running from Moscow to Vladivostok and across the underground tunnel to Japan. The population continues to increase.
** Aussie Diplomacy: We request permission to enter the alliance of Monarchies.
* Australia: Taking advantage of the chaos and anarchy in Turkey, Australia invades Ankara in a combined aerial and ground assault. The main purpose of this invasion is to liberate the people of Ankara from the chaos around them and to provide for Australia a forward military base in a tumultuous region. Thanks to vastly superior military technology and tactics, Aussie troops manage to secure the city in 12 weeks. Once the city had been taken, ground troops erect a border fence around the city, regularly patrolling it with armed automated aerial drones. In the month following the Liberation of Ankara, civilian and military personnel from Australia assist in the formation of a local authority to help being normalcy back to the city. Services, utilities, and other necessities are brought back online within the city with the help of the Army Corps of Engineers and extensive government funding. All this wins the praise of Aussies back home as they see this as their government liberating (effectively saving) people in need. Locals are delighted and do not mind Australian presence as the local authorities are all democratically elected locals with technocratic backgrounds. All locals are issued with provisional military passports and travel in and out of the city is restricted but generally permitted. Travel of Turkish nationals not holding a military passport into the city is temporarily prohibited.
* The United Islands of Hawaii Most buildings and houses are getting bullet proof windows along with other defenses, along with this many citizens are stocking up on food and switching to renewable energy sources such as solar panels. Along with this many homes are getting bomb shelters along with many public buildings. Alomg with both coastal and inland defenses continued to be made and improved. The Anti-Stealth technology continues to be researched and tested. The government is also beggining to build anti-nuke weoponry, and anti nuke launchers beggin appearing in many parts of Hawaii. The American Party of Hawaii grows a little. [Mod Response Need for how far The Anti-Stealth program is in development]
**Mod Response: Anti-Stealth sub technology has progressed a small amount, but without large amounts of brain-power and resources, it progresses slowly.
*Hindu Mahasangh:We are Worried about the state of Fascism across the world as many of our brothers are getting beat up by the Capitalist warmongering United States of America. We will not tolerate such acts of Violence and will preserve our way of life. The Superior race lives. The Inferior race dies. We send 250,000 Soldiers each to Argentina and Mexico in hopes of Maintaining their Sovereignty and freedom. We Publicly criticise The USA and their ways. We give you a choice US. Free our brothers or die.[US Response needed].[Top Secret] We begin the production and enhancement of a specially developed nerve agent which will destabilise the Neural Connectio and causes sudden brain death. If the USA doesn't accept our offer we will use it on them. The production will be complete after 3 years. [TOP SECRET]
**American Response:We agree to end hostilities, but the border shall be recognized as defined by the Treaty of Houston.
* Serbia: A nationalist figure, Vladimir Milivojević is elected as the new president of the country. He is the leader of newly-founded Brotherhood and Unity Party, which is a Pan-Slavism political party. The recent actions by Greece is concerned by Serbian government, fearing instability in Eastern Europe, especially the Balkans. However, Serbia continues to improve relations with the Greeks, Serbia offers a non-aggression pact with Greek government for 10 years [Mod Response Needed]. [Secret] President Vladimir Milivojević wants to fulfill his dream to reunite Yugoslavia, so the government starts to boost the popularity of pan-Slavism and Yugoslavism in neighboring countries, such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Montenegro [End Secret]. Despite his nationalism and pan-Slavism background, President Milivojević wants the government to continue negotiations with Kosovo. In other news, gasoline-fueled cars are rarely used anymore, gas stations still exist in rural areas and major cities. Metro system is built in the city of Novi Sad, it will be Serbia's second metro system (the first one is Belgrade Metro, operated since 2035). The government plans to build elevated highways in Belgrade in 2045. High-speed railways are expanded to Niš, and then it will expand to Macedonia, Albania, and Bulgaria.
**Mod Response: The Greek Government agrees to this non-aggression pact.
=== 2045 ===
Kurdistan annexes predominantly Kurdish regions in Turkey, and becomes a regional power.
The US economy begins to recede without a war effort to keep the economy going.
Adonis Alexakis, leader of the Greek Golden Dawn party seizes total control, abolishing the Greek parliament and proclaiming himself the Hellenic Emperor, also claiming the titles held by Byzantine Emperors, effectively claiming to be a Byzantine Emperor.
The Fascist government of Mexico begins to fracture into two opposing groups.
* Italy: Parliament debates on sending financial and military aid to Antalya and secure Italian interests there, but all of that is foreshadowed by an announcement by President Ursini. Taking advantage of global crises and hoping the world's major powers do not notice, the Sicilian ambassador is found guilty of the murder of an Italian woman. [Secret] The judges and jury was bribed. [End Secret] Parliament heavily debates on a declaration of war, but decides against it. Instead it decides on a "peaceful" blockade with a fleet of Italian naval ships blocking Palmero, Catania, Messina, and Syracuse from outside trade, effectively cutting Sicily off with the outside world and making it nearly impossible to sustain its population due to its mountainous terrain. Italy sends Sicily this demand: Sicily agrees to become a territory of the Italian Republic, and after 5 years, Italy will allow Sicily to become a state and have representatives in the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, and the current president may stay in power until 2055. Italy will remove the blockade. Sicily will gain 50% autonomy at incorporation, and will gain 10% each year until 2049, leaving Sicily at 90% autonomy. [Mod Response] If Sicily refuses, the blockade will stay indefinitely, starving the citizens of Sicily and surely causing riots. War may even be declared, evidenced by troops stationed at Reggio Calabria, waiting for a naval invasion. The ISA develops the HL-1, a light machine gun similar to the IWI Negev, but with heated, compact light (shoots out lasers) as ammunition. The Italian Moon Project is delayed again to 2049 due to the development of the laser rifle and the possibility of war.
**Mod Response:Sicily Refuses, and is able to punch a small hole in the Italian blockade which is held open by a large contingent of the Sicilian Navy.
* Russia: The government of Prime Minister Alexander Yakovenko watches Greece with curiously. We offer to sell weapons to Greece, including a limited amount of AK-30 laser rifles, at a reduced price. [Mod Response] We continue preparing for the space mission in 2050. The upgrading of the railway system across the country is complete. Work continues on military projects as well. The main liberal opposition parties finalize a merge into Yabloko, with PARNAS and A Just Russia becoming part of it, in an attempt to consolidate their support. More funds are given for the Family Assistance Act to promote further population growth. Tsar George announces that the economy has reached a point where oil and gas exports are only a small fraction of Russian government revenue. The GDP per capita has also increased greatly over the past two decades.
**Mod Response: Greece Accepts
*Hindu Mahasangh: We are happy that the U.S Government regained some knowledge and we order Mexico to Stand down. The Soldiers we Provided are still kept on duty as we are not whether the US will try any cunning methods to invade Mexico. We would love to have good trading relations with Greece.[Mod Response needed].We are also open to trade with Other countries of the free world.[Global Response needed].We blame Pakistan for the recession that hit us.[Secret] We send a spy to infiltrate the Pakistani Intelligence to get viable information about their Weapons Programme and their next move.We also begin production on an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile codenamed Fury. Production will commence this year and will be completed after three years.[End Secret].We ask our fellow Nations Bhutan and Nepal to join us to be shielded from the Clutches of the Chinese.[Mod Response Needed].Our Emperor has spoken in a TV interview about his hatred of the Chinese and how they are vile and evil. He also said he will not tolerate any insider deals happening between China and Pakistan and said he will use it as a causus belli to invade and Conquer Pakistan.We also increase the Size of the army. We also appoint our emperor as the general of the three groups to in trade Unity among the divisions.
**Mod Response:Nepal and Bhutan refuse, not wanting to be absorbed like Austria was during the Interwar Period.
*Malaysia increases its military budget by 15% for unspecified reasons, but requests to stay out of foreign affair until it's "ready".
* United States of America: With troops returning home, we put them to work rebuilding the infrastructure in the West and South. This keeps the economy from crashing, but our massive industrial complex begins to fade again to East Asia. In an attempt to reverse the brain drain, we invite several American companies to return to the US, giving them tax incentives. The Army is downsized considerably, along with most of the ships built during the Second Civil War being put in reserve. The only part of the military that doesn't see cuts is the Nuclear Weapons Program, which is modernized to combat Indian Aggression. Most of this money is refunded into scientific areas and infrastructure, leading to the asteroid mining program being launched two years ahead of schedule, bringing the government more money, allowing us to begin paying off foreign held and domestic debt, and hopefully eventually to lower taxes. Socialist policies continue to be implemented, with some criticizing the newest batch of reforms for adding the tax incentives to returning companies. The New Rock Movement sweeps the country, leading to pop and techno being all but forgotten in America. Led Zeppelin passes Garth Brooks to become the best selling band of all time in the US, at 237,000,000 copies of their albums, EP's, and singles being sold. Vinyl albums also begin to come back into fashion when studies show that on average, Vinyl has a 23% sound quality increase. Microsoft goes bankrupt after years in a downward spiral after the death of Bill Gates. It's subsidiaries are auctioned off, leading to Apple acquiring most of Microsoft's assets. Soon after, Apple itself is broken up by the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, leading to most companies not knowing who owns what in this. Google becomes the dominant force in the technology industry after this chaotic shift, with Hewlett-Packard trailing close behind after a re-merger of HP Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprises in 2036. NASA begins to plan for a lunar colony, which is set to begin construction in 2053, along with a Martian Colony to be constructed at around the same time.
* Japan: Elections are held. The Constitutional Democratic Party loses thirty-eight seats, while Kibō no Tō loses twenty-one seats. Komeito also loses one seat. New Party Nippon gains forty-three seats, and Nippon Ishin no Kai gains seventeen seats. Kaori Ishikawa is re-elected for one final term. Bandai Namco Entertainment officially buys the series from Konami. Arcades continue to go strong, and recently gained more traction due to several new arcade games being released. The Worldwide version of Love Live! School Idol Festival is officially shut down due to years of stagnation and decline. Kantai Collection also experiences a decline in popularity as well. Mazda releases the RX-10, which has a hybrid/electric drivetrain; and also announces a touring car variant, which will compete in the Super GT300 starting next year.
===2046===
The Aztlan National Party and the Imperial Mexican Front are the two dominant political factions within Mexico, causing further political shifts. The former seeks to maintain current affairs to preserve the nation's status, while the latter's interests in controlling more territory are reminiscent of the National Socialist Party of 1930s Germany.
Two destroyers in the Italian Navy are sunk off Palermo. Sicily claims they were not responsible for this, but still do not accept any Italian offers involving annexation.
The PRC extends a proposal to Russia, involving the removal of either India from the SCO.
Yeah, no. -Sol
The Philippines is now a fascist state. Blame the insurgents in Mindanao.
* France: The nation of France looks towards the decisions made by the UK, and shakes it's head. Relations with Germany, Spain and Portugal are improved for the benefit of the European continent. New generation vehicles are introduced in the army. A second mission to the Moon is planned for 2049, this time with components for a lunar colony. Carbon emissions are at an all time low due to the subsidization of the electric car and renewable energy industries, phasing out oil almost entirely.
** Aussie Diplomacy: We offer to engage in a joint mission to the Moon. See Australia's turn for more info.
* Italy: During an emergency session of Parliament, war is officially declared after an Italian investigation rules that Sicily did, in fact sink the two ships. [Secret] The investigation was rigged. [End Secret] The military budget is increased threefold, and Italy stages a naval invasion on Messina. When the Italians land, it results in the battle of Messina. Italy wins [I think Italy should win due to the flat beaches and short distance from the mainland] The HL-1 is tested in the Battle of Messina, with it being most effective in a defensive position and in open fields, making occupying the countryside outside Messina a breeze. Highways from the west are cut off, and the remaining Italian Navy blocks the Strait of Sicily, not allowing Sicilian troops to arrive from the west without crossing high mountains or by sea. The Italian Air Force aids the Italian troops in the Battle of Messina, and air raids begin in Palermo, still making it hard for supplies to reach the rest of Sicily.
**Sicily finds the declaration of war as being "total bulls***", and seeks help from other European nations. Spain, as well as Croatia and Albania, request for Italy to withdraw or face war as well. Other European nations like Germany and France are asked for help. -Solace
* Australia: After an extensive campaign of dropping leaflets and spreading the news of the Liberation of Ankara, the Australian military exercises it's might once more by annexing and liberating the cities of Antalya, Konya, and Samsun. Immediately, local authorities are propped up and city elections are held with local mayors sworn in not more than a week after the successful liberation of each city. The citizens of these cities are more than happy to tolerate Australian military presence as Australian interference with local government is minimal. These liberations serve two purposes. First is to 'liberate' the people of these cities from the strife caused by rival warlords. The second is to provide Australia with a forward acting base in the Middle East. In October of this year, a campaign is launched to capture the roads joining these cities and the many minor towns along the way. By December, Australia has captured a thin strip of land stretching from North to South of Turkey. Soon after, the PM formally requests an alliance with the Kurdistan (in southeast Turkey and Syria) to liberate the whole of East Turkey from the terror of warlords. This a humanitarian mission. [Mod Response] In other news, the Australia Space Agency prepares to launch a manned mission to the Moon in 2047 with 21 people on board, with the plan being to steadily increase the population of the base to 100 people at some point in the future. They will be assisted by 10 on-board (weak) AI robots with various functions including assitance in construction of a planned Lunar Habitat. However, due to Australia only being a regional power, the PM formally offers to join forces with France in a joint Lunar Habitat mission. [Player Response] Secondly, the ASA also embarks on a massive repair, renovate, and expand mission of the Aussie-German Space Station, with plans to enlarge to accomodate a full-time crew of 100 men. It will be the single largest object constructed by man in space. Due to it's size, it will be assembled (or rather expanded as it already exists but is small as you will recall from a previous turn. I am simply expanding it), in 5 stages, each launched into space in 3 parts. All construction will be done autonomously via AI & and remote-controlled vehicles/robots/robot-vehicle things. Last but not least, Australia announces the Second Grand Exhibition, a grand event to be held in Sydney next year where tech startups, pioneering visionaries, and qualifying student groups from around the world will participate and present their technologies, concepts, ideas, and products to the world. Global investors have also been invited to attend the week-long event. By the end of next year, Australia should be swimming in new ideas and technologies.
**Kurdistan, although oddly curious for why Australia is meddling in the Middle East, denies the help and asks for help from Russia instead. On another note, if you are seriously annexing parts of Turkey as you say, that would be implausible. I'll warn you for now. -Sol
* Germany: Due to the recent wars and conflicts around the world, the government has decided to raise the military budget slightly and starts to modernize the army, for example by arming the soldiers with laser rifles. Because the military budget has raised, the space budget is cut. We commend the enlargement of the Australian-German Space station, although we  have cut our space budget, we still would like to help with it. (Secret)Because the main ideology of Alternative for Germany is German Nationalism and some members are Pan-Germanist, we start to send pro-unification propaganda to Austria (End Secret).
* United Republic of China: Island building in the South China Sea continues. Retirement homes become equipped with robotic ai units, specialized to take care of the citizens. Laser rifles research continues as artillery units that propell a large shot/beam of pure ionized energy begins to be produced. Due to numerous referendums and various polls, the People's Republic of China is changed to the title "United Republic of China", and although the term suggests a difference in government, the only main difference is the movement from a socialist republic to a multi-party republic under socialist leadership. As far as China is concerned, India belongs in the SCO.
* Russia: In this year's legislative election, the PVO gains more seats, and as does Yabloko following its total merger with A Just Russia and PARNAS. The Communists take some losses. The minor parties lose many seats and continue to remain largely irrelevant. The Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias, George I, confirms the new government and says that Alexander Yakovenko (PVO) will remain the head of government. Russia states it will continue to support Syrian unity and condemns Australia's presence in former Turkey, and that it will support Italy and is strongly in favor of Italian reunification. The new government raises the military budget and also increases funding for infrastructure, space exploration, and the Family Assistance Act. The General Staff has finished equipping all spetsnaz units of the Special Operations Command with AK-30 laser rifles and will begin issuing the weapons to regular ground forces units. Roscosmos announces that the mission to the moon will take place in 2048. It will launch aboard a new Soyuz-3 rocket and will carry enough gear to build a small dome structure on the moon. Initially this will be a research station and will have a landing area, as well as communications tech and other capabilities, being able to house 30 people at a time. With hydroponics labs to grow food it should be entirely self-sufficient. The station will be located near the north pole, where there are 600 million tons of water-ice and it will be capable of processing these to create drinking water. Russia will continue to expand this station with more modules and other tech from 2048 onward, eventually the goal being to turn it into a lunar colony for people to live in permanently. The government also states that it will invite other scientists from other countries to travel there once it is fully set up.
** Aussie Diplomcy: The PM expresses confusion over Russia's apparent hostility as Aussie intentions in Turkey are benevolent and we have offered time and time again to ally with Russia and the Kurds in the Mid East.
* The United Islands of Hawaii Development on the anti-stealth sub continues. [MOD RESPONSE NEEDED ON PROGRESS] Hawaii fortifies even more, many are calling the mount of fortifing Hawaii is doing is like if Switzerland took steroids, then snortorted the most potent cocain ever and then drank The Pacific Ocean made out of Coffee. The American Hawaii party begins to pick up steam. Most experts are now saying Hawaii has the mosts armed populous in the world. The Hawaiian languise has seen a mass reserchence with it being taught in schools as manditory subject. Hawaii continues to grow it's anti-nuke program. The Hawaiian Government once again offers The United States an embassy. [Player Response Needed.] Hawaii has also begun to upgrade their robotics to allow for more automated factories.
**Mod Response: Hawaii continues to progress in this technology slowly, but progress is made, assuming the rumors are real.
**American Dip: No.
* Japan: JAXA's plans of a space station begins, with construction on one expected to start two years from now. JAXA gains a larger budget as well. All of Osaka Prefecture is now a similar status to Tokyo; with Osaka city, Sakai, and other surrounding cities in Osaka prefecture condensed into one and subdivided into special wards. A similar plan is still being considered in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture; and the current governor of Aichi Prefecture, Seiji Hachiro, is a supporter of the . Nintendo, after a long hiatus for the series, releases a new F-Zero for the Nintendo Revolution. It gets decent sales in the first few weeks upon release in Japan.
*Hindu Mahasangh:As Tensions rises between Us and Pakistan We Mobilise our Army in The Borders of Pakistan in Kashmir and Rajasthan. We will begin the ethnic cleansing of Lower castes in the next year. We have also been informed that a Rebellion headed by Sailesh (This is not implausible as I would be 47 at that time and I'm already an Indian) Who is centrist-left. We will not tolerate such acts and we send 20,000 Soldiers to quell the rebellion. Our Economy is recovering from the Recession and is looking good. We are enraged by the fact that Bhutan and Nepal have not recognised their true masters. We will ask you one more time. Join us or die.[Mod Response Needed].[Top Secret] [To China only] We are ready to strike up a deal with you. We will give you your claims to Aksai Chin and we will give you half of Arunachal Pradesh. But in turn you will have to help us secure POK(Pakistan controlled Kashmir and also help us in the Invasion of Pakistan. To us it is a fair deal.We need your response [China Response Needed][Top Secret].
**Chinese Diplomacy: The Chinese diplomat makes it known that Pakistan is a valuable member to the SCO, and any attack made by the Hindu Mahasangh against Pakistan will result in an immiediate expulsion from the SCO and an SCO-led coalition against India for their attack against Pakistan.
**Bhutan and Nepal, both a little scared of India, decide to counter the offer, requesting for autonomy on the condition that they surrender to India. While this offer goes on, they seek help from any other nation worldide. -Sol
* Serbia: Current president, Vladimir Milivojević announces his intentions to run for next presidential election. He is favored to be the next president after leading an opinion poll. [Secret] Yugoslavism propaganda continues in Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, the government also attempts to boost popularity of pro-Yugoslavian reunification parties in these countries [End Secret]. In response for the latest event in Italy, Serbia supports the Italian unification with Sicily. Due to the increasing tensions in the Balkans and Mediterraneans, Serbia starts to focus on building and modernization of the military, and military budget has been raised. Terminal 2 of Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is renovated and modernized, and construction of elevated motorways (A1 and A3) in Belgrade is underway. Elevated roads are also planned to be built in Belgrade, with the top priority is Elevated . Novi Sad Metro will be operated in 2048. New high-speed lines is planned to be built (Sofia-Niş in 2048, Belgrade-Niş-Pristina in 2050, and Belgrade-Sarajevo in 2050). Serbian government announces its interests in space programs, the Serbian Space Agency (formed in 2038) asks ROSCOSMOS to join their space projects [Player Response Needed].
**Russian Diplomacy: We agree.
=== 2047 ===
The Union of South American Socialists (USAS) continues it's campaign to unite South America, invading Guyana.
a massive hurricane devastates the Carribbean, leading to all of them applying to become US Free Associations.
Acadian politicians begin advocating for annexation into the United States. These are small fringe groups, but they are gaining popularity fairly quickly.
Sea-Walls in Japan burst, leaving an aging population homeless and cramped into makeshift refugee camps in Northern Honshu.
Millions of people begin to flee to inland US and Canada, due to the rising sea levels. New Zealand and Britain are the most hit from these emigrations, sparking some immigration reforms to better stabilize the economy due to the loss in the workforce. Australia fares slightly better, but is affected in much the same way.
* Japan: The government, furious about the collapse of the sea walls, makes all efforts to fix the issue and help those affected in any way possible. The government also relocates to Utsunomiya in Tochigi Prefecture, as does the monarchy. Barriers are made to attempt to stop the flow of water from further invading. The sea walls are also planned to be repaired and made stronger than the last, though the current of water flow is too strong at the moment. Evacuation of the lower level areas at highest risk also take place. The government also passes laws to give breaks, and aid to those suffering from the invading sea levels, and empty houses in the rural areas are made freely available to those evacuating; with more houses and buildings in rural areas also planned to be constructed. Several Prefectural governments are also moved to cities and towns located further within the Prefecture, with Hokkaido Prefectural government being relocated to Asahikawa and Aichi Prefectural government relocated to Toyone; and several others.
* Russia: We agree to allow Serbia to participate in our coming space expedition and future ones, and we are glad to know Serbia also agrees with us on the need to reunify Italy. We go a step further and say that Spain should be reunified as well. We also make the offer of allowing any European and East Asian refugees affected by climate change to be housed in Russia temporarily since our large country has a lot of room. Meanwhile, preparations are finalized for the launch of the Soyuz-3 lunar mission next year. Emperor George issued a decree to reorganize the internal structure of administrative divisions. Federal cities, okrugs, autonomous okrugs, oblasts, and republics are now dissolved. Instead they will be replaced by the old (governorate) used by the former Russian Empire prior to 1917. s will remain but their borders will be redrawn to those that existed before 1917. The administrative map of Russia has changed back similarly to what existed under the old empire. The government starts a massive road renovation project to solve the terrible road question once and for all now that the railways have been largely upgraded. Rail is still the most popular method of transportation in Russia, especially now that the high speed Sapsan trains are running everywhere and more people are able to afford to use them. Still, the major highways will be the first in this massive project, while city councils are given additional funds to allocate to efforts as they see fit in their locality.
** Aussie Diplomacy: We again request to join the Alliance of Monarchies and to form strong bilateral ties with Russia.
* Italy: We begin to move some of our troops down the eastern coast of Sicily, eventually reaching Taormina and capturing the city. We cut off access from highways SS120 and SS185 into Taormina, making it very hard for any enemy troops to cross the jagged mountain landscape. The army also begins an offensive towards Catania, with regular air raids being sanctioned there. The blockade also stays in most port cities, literally preventing nearly all non-Sicilian goods from spreading throughout the island. We give Sicily a fair peace offer one last time. Italy will unify with Sicily, and Sicily will be automatically incorporated as a territory, with all Sicilian citizens automatically gaining Italian citizenship and the same rights. The Sicilian president may stay in power until 2055, and Sicily will gain a fair number of seats in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. Sicily will start off with 60% autonomy at incorporation, and gain 10% each year for 2 years. Italy will sanction over $300 million dollars in rebuilding infrastructure in Sicily. [Mod Response] We thank Serbia and Russia for supporting Italian unification. The Italian Space Agency is combined with other scientific agencies of the government, forming the Italian Science Commission (Commissione Scientifica Italiana) The ISC begins constructions of new seawalls all throughout Italy, preventing most sea levels from rising too much. We also implement water suckers in major coastal Italian cities, which suck up monstrous amounts of water and transfer it to a plant where it is processed into clean water. Obviously, these water suckers take up huge amounts of energy, which is where the fusion reactors from 2041 come into play. Seeing as rising sea levels means less food production, the ISC develops RyeNet, a fast-learning AI placed in charge of much of the country's farms. RyeNet is incredibly efficient and boosts food production by 9% in the first year. As an emergency maneuver, RyeNet can be shut off at any time from one of 14 different facilities. The Italian Moon Project also progresses, and a manned mission to the moon is expected in 2049, and an Italian colony is expected on the moon by 2057. President Ursini's approval ratings dip into the high 60's. The ISC also begins production on the HL-2, a more energy efficient and lighter version of the HL-1 and the ER-10, a rifle similar to the M16, using ionized beams of light to instantly melt away anything in its path. The ISC presents to Spain and Morocco a plan to build a dam at the Strait of Gibraltar, which would stop 5% of the water flow into the Mediterranean Sea, preventing most water rise in the Mediterranean. Spain and Morocco can also have the power generated from the dam. [Mod Response]
**Mod Response:Sicily accepts the offer, but the high autonomy amount given to Sicily sparks small autonomist rebellions in Venice and Naples, wanting similar treatment. Spain and Morocco decline the offer to prevent waterflow into the Mediterranean, instead working with Saharan African countries to green-ify the Sahara, due to the fact that it would help with massive food shortages on Earth
** Italy: Italy raises the autonomy of most states to 70%, but if any rebellion or uprising against the Italian government occurs in these states, all autonomy will be suspended until further notice.
*Hindu Mahasangh: The Rebellion keeps getting stronger and we have discovered that they have captured Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telengana and are widely gaining Popularity among the Masses. We send in corrupt Policemen to capture members of this rebellion. While this Domestic crisis is underway we are not able to participate more in Foreign affairs and we Pull back the soldiers from Mexico and Argentina to help us in this cause because since almost half of the soldiers are allied with him we need more soldiers.[Mod Response on how much people are captured].The Cleansing is put off for now, as we have basically no Popularity among Locals and the cleansing will only make things worse.We also understand the threat of rising tidal waves and begin Construction of sea walls in the coastline except the parts which is controlled by the rebellion.
**Mod Response: several prominent leaders of the rebellion are captured, but the rebellion remains strong.
*Republic of Korea: The 2047 Presidential Election is held, The Democratic Party of Korea keeps the presidency. We have decide to fight against fascism instead of being fascist. We kicked out many Korean fascist groups from entering the country and make the Fascist Party of Korea an illegal political party. We plan the side with the United States and other anti-fascist and pro-democracy countries.
* Australia: This year, the ASA launches the long anticipated Mood Mission with 21 people arriving on the Lunar surface. They immediately go about setting up a self-sustaining base with the help of AI robots. More progress will be made next year with many experiments planned. Also, the ASA has begun the whole-sale renovation of the Aussie-German space station. as per the plans laid out last year. Construction will be complete in three years and it will be able to crew 100 people at all times. In other news, the Australian Military begins a new offensive to take back more of Turkey from warlords and extremist militants. With the number one priority being to protect civilians from violence and needless misery. Pushing out from the currently held cities of Ankara and Konya, the Army converges on the city of Kayseri, liberating smaller towns along the way. Plans are being laid to push South to Mersin and Adana next year. Australia request an alliance or grant by Kurdistan in liberating Turkey. [Mod Response] To re-clarify, the PM makes a speech to the world. He outlines the fact that Australia is a nation of peace and the situation in Turkey cannot be left to fester. Australia strives to spread peace to places in strife.
**Mod Response: Kurdistan once more declines, and sees Australian intervention in Turkey as being reminiscent of American interventions that destroyed the Middle East.
* Serbia: Vladimir Milivojević is re-elected for second term with 43% votes. His old policies are continued to be implemented by the government. [Secret] Serbia continues to boost its Pan-Slavism and Yugoslavism influences in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Montenegro. This program is focused on Montenegro. If one of these governments have positive views on Serbia, an unification talk might be started. [End Secret] Serbia, as a landlocked country, is offering the climate change refugees a housing and other supplies. We give financial and material supports to the Intermarium members and other nations in the Mediterannean that affected by the Great Flood to construct their sea walls, and also sending medical supports, humanitarian volunteers, and supplies to affected areas in Africa and Asia. In the space program, employees (including scientists and engineers) from Serbia are sent to join the space programs in Russia. Elevated motorways of A1 and A3 are finally built, the operation starts in September 2047. The proposal of building the elevated bypass in Belgrade has been approved, and the construction of the road will start in the beginning of the year. Proposal of Niş–Sofia high-speed railway line is offered to Bulgaria [Mod Response Needed].
**Mod Response: Bulgaria accepts.
* United States of America: With the collapse of Japanese Sea Walls, ours are strengthened with carbon nano-tubes and enlargements. Preparations for the lunar colony continue, sped up by increased government revenue from Asteroid mining. We continue to rebuild and expand infrastructure in the US. We begin to aggressively take in flood refugees, leading to the US population skyrocketing to almost 400 million. With Australia beginning to be destroyed by floods, we begin to take back American companies, with SpaceX relocating back to the US. We also begin to take in British Companies, which are fleeing with their citizens, leading to a scientific boom in the US with large amounts of brainpower. We accept overlordship over the Caribbean, and begin to rebuild their infrastructure as well.
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