Conquer The World - Small-Scale Tactics

[Fine Frenzy]

Spoiler: Introduction & Rules

An Introduction

A CTW is a forum game based on the idea of taking over the world. Each player will usually start off with a small undeveloped country which they are leader of. The GM assigns these countries (usually stuff like Ecuador, Zimbabwe, or Senegal) Each turn you dictate spending and policies to make yourself an empire. Each turn also lasts one year. You can develop new technologies, declare war, conduct diplomacy, secret operations and much much more.

The game has almost no limits and is less complicated than is imagined when you look at some of the extensive rules! You are encouraged to come up with your own military designs. While normally a country might spend 8 years developing something, that won't be the case here. Really complex inventions may take 5 or 6 turns.

While in real life your countries would have absolutely dismal budgets, you will find that your budget sometimes is larger than the GDP of your country IRL. This is a bit silly, but necessary for you guys to advance in any sort of degree to be competitive.

It is important to remember that this game is about expansion, diplomacy, and inventing wild things. The designer of the game made a mega-sub that carried 10,000 troops, and other submarines. You won't go that far off the deep end, but be creative.

Below are the rules of the game, you can learn a lot from playing and watching others take their turns. The GM will also answer any queries you may have. You'll also find wikipedia will contain much of the information you need about your country.

Rules

Spoiler: The Most Important Rules

Rule 1) The word of the GM is LAW and FINAL!
Rule 2) The GM reserves the right to do anything at any time.

The GM is essentially god in this game, what they say goes. They state whether actions are successful or failures and what the consequences are. They'll supply all the information you need and will often be willing to help with problems if you ask.

The GM will try to keep the game fair, but if you see any big errors then you can point them out to the GM. However, if the GM disagrees with your observation then the matter should be dropped without further arguing. As rules one and two state, the GM's word is final.

If you suspect a GM of being biased against you or any other player, post proof of bias publicly. Minor bias is to be expected though; thus it is good to be nice to the GM, as he
holds your life in his hands. Annoying the GM, whether through messenger, mail, or in game, can be punished by the GM messing up your turns, but he's a dick if he does unless you're really pissing him off.

The GM reserves the right to amend the rules of the game or add rules that were missed in order to make the rules more complete. He will generally do this after he notices someone exploiting a loophole in the rules. When this happens, the person he noticed using the loophole will be allowed to use it as it was not in the rules at the time of that person's posting, but from then on no one can use that loophole (as it is covered by the rules). Do not deliberately make advantage of a loophole or you'll be punished!

One final thing to remember is the time and effort the GM has put into this game so be nice!

Spoiler: The Rules of Turns

Once the game is started, every player has 48 hours to post their turn before the GM will check the turns. Depending on the GM's schedule (he has a life too, you know), it may take more than 48 hours for him to check, approve, and post the results of turns. However, once he does, players can expect to have 48 hours to post their next turn. Please don’t leave your turn till the last minute!

In regards to missed turns, If you miss a turn only half of the missed turn's budget will be carried over. A GM may choose to remove you from the game if you seem inactive so make sure they know when you're going to post!

Spoiler: The Rules of Posting

Please follow what has become the standard format below. Bad formatting may cause the GM to look unfavourably upon your turn, because it can be a right pain in the bum for the GM to respond to your turn if your turn is an unorganized mess.

The example below is the standard turn structure and is very easy to understand. Its recommended to use spoilers within each of the below headings when listing military units etc. If you do not spoiler your military, your post will take up a massive amount of space in the later turns. The GM does not like that.

Spoiler: Turn Format

[Name] – [Country/Empire] – Turn [#]


[Country 1 Name] – [Country 1 Population]
[Country 2 Name] – [Country 2 Population]
[etc...]
Total: [Population of all countries]
Government Expenditures: [what it says]


Military
Army
[Equipment 1] - [# of Equipment 1] - [total cost of Equipment 1]
[Equipment 2] - [# of Equipment 2] [total cost of Equipment 2]
[etc...]


Navy
[Naval Equipment 1] - [# of Naval Equipment 1] - [total cost of Naval Equipment 1]
[Naval Equipment 2] - [# of Naval Equipment 2] - [total cost of Naval Equipment 2]
[etc...]


Air Force
[Air Force Equipment 1] - [# of Air Force Equipment 1] - [total cost of Air Force Equipment 1]
[Air Force Equipment 2] - [# of Air Force Equipment 2] - [total cost of Air Force Equipment 2]
[etc...]

Military Personnel - [# of troops in your armed forces]


Domestic Affairs/Economy
[Explain your actions in this area]


Foreign Relations
[Explain your actions in this area]


Research
[Explain anything you are researching (can be a codename)]


Military
[Explain any purchases or changes in personnel here]
[Explain any military movements you are making here]


Summary
[Summarize your turn] This is important as it allows the GM to have an at a glance look to see if he missed anything!


As stated above this is not the only allowable structure of writing your turn. However things that are definitely required are:
- Budget
- Population
- Lists of all military equipment

Spoiler: The Rules of Military

You start with whatever military your country has in real life unless the GM specifies otherwise. Use wikipedia to find out what they have. If wikipedia has nothing then speak to GM to find out where to look.

The recommended size of a military is 0.5% of your population. Using less will benefit your economy, on the whole its advised not to have your military at its maximum. Relative numbers of soldiers, artillery, tanks, etc. are required to be kept at all times and in all turns.

Any specified weapons for your troops will cost $50 Million per weapon category. If you have 6 weapon categories of specificity, you must set aside $300 Million for your weapons. So for example, if you wanted to have the Zastava M21 as your country's main assault rifle, you would put $50 million on that purchase.

Heavily building up your military will cause suspicion with surrounding neighbours. Also, having a huge military isn't always best, a well planned attack can win with far fewer troops than the enemy. Secondly, use common sense. You aren't going to be able to buy F-35s or F-22s, or the latest Sukhoi fighter jet. Countries aren't going to offer their brand new tech for sale except to close allies.

Spoiler: The Rules of Attacking

You may launch as many attacks as your military can handle a turn, its best not to overstretch yourself though.

You need to include a warplan for your attack to go ahead. If you do not the invasion will fail to go ahead. A badly made plan will often result in failure so its best to be as detailed as possible. Its best to include a map with small annotations if you can, as well as instructions for your troops. (If you google "Map of [country], lonely planet" you will find good maps to use. Edit them in MS Paint or the Apple equivalent) If you wish to be more detailed, you may use a topographical map if you plan on using the terrain to your advantage,

You should always include a method of getting troops into the country if you are not just crosssing your own borders. E.g. assaulting an island should include a statement saying you plan to ship troops in or drop them out of planes etc. You do not have to worry about time taken to get there, to keep the flow going it is instant. You also need to make sure you have sufficient transport to get your troops in if not crossing a border. Defenders can try to prevent troops from arriving. If you don't have amphibious assault craft, or no way to transport your army across the sea, your attack will not happen, and the world will laugh at you.

Remember, the GM will not be a total dickhead about this. If you miss a minor detail they may choose to ignore it and allow your attack to go ahead without any trouble. As stated earlier their word is final. War is fickle, even the best laid plans can go wrong and luck can save badly laid ones.

If a player has initiated battle with another player or native nation, they may continue battle through as many posts as necessary. They may not make any developmental advancement, but may only move or reorganize troops. All military sub turn posts must begin with the name of the player and their country.

For example:
No I In Threesome – USSR – Military Sub-Turn

Additionally, in order to keep other nations from getting angry at you for invading a country; it is a good idea (but not a requirement) to provide a reason for invading the aforementioned country. The UN may intervene if an attack is seen as unprovoked. Also, other players often like to ruin your plans by coming to the aid of the country you're attacking so watch out! Aggression against your country isn't the only reason, there can be many others, ranging from treaty disputes, to humanitarian criseses.

Turns can be edited before a big post if a player declares war after people have posted. They may wish to mobilise units or offer support.

Also, consider the difficulties of passing through other countries airspace/land to attack. They may not always let you.

Spoiler: The Rules of Defending

Defenders have a slight advantage in that they can technically use their entire population to their defence with few negative effects. However, citizens will not generally fight back of their own free will, and there will be high desertion rates if they are commanded to fight, especially if they are not properly equipped and trained.

If a player is under attack and does not defend themselves or post any message about it within 24 hours, then the fight will go on as if the country were an NPC country, however in this situation the defending players troops will not fight at there full strength as they are being ordered around by the generals not the actual leader.

Defenders, like attackers, can make as many posts as necessary to defend themselves with the same rules regarding the start of the post. Support can be sent to a defending nation without taking a turn. If an ally is under attack, you may send troops to his support. You cannot move to support an attacker.

You can appeal to the UN or other powerful nations if you think an attack is completely unjustified and may receive help. This is dependant on what your GM thinks.

Spoiler: The Rules of Diplomacy

Diplomacy is a tool that can be used against both native and occupied nations. The GM will determine the effectiveness of such an action. Repeating an action can produce good results, but in certain situations it can make things worse.

Diplomacy with other player is fine as long as you make any alliances clear to the GM in private. You can betray alliances with players with no consequences except for angering the player themself.

Countries may merge with you if you ask in the right way. You have to give clear reasoning and have a good case as countries don't join your empire for nothing! They may want to fulfill certain goals or you'll have to look impressive and friendly. Often a merged country will be in a dire state and need much work on it. You will have to have very good relations with said country, or do some serious covert ops and bribing for a country to consider merging.

Spoiler: The Rules of Disclosure and Secrecy

Attacks or defences must be posted as part of your turn with full disclosure of troop numbers and types, equipment numbers and types. These attacks or defences must be written in your turn or military sub-turn. You may however send a secret plan to the GM if you wish to make covert extra actions (special operations only). If a plan is too hard to keep secret the GM may reveal it.

If any special weaponry or tactics are used within battle, it must be mentioned or else it will be assumed that standard technology and tactics were used. Development of technologies, upgrades in weaponry, upgrades in economy, or construction of weaponry must be announced to the GM.

If you spend vast amounts of money on something secretly NPCs will become suspicious and want to know what you are doing. The UN may even intervene if it seems very suspicious and send inspectors.

Actions may be performed by privately messaging the GM, but the GM reserves the right to announce any information to the public.

Clues will be given in the case of secret missions, unless you cover your ass really well.
Secret missions can range from assassinations, to spy missions, to hijackings, to spreading of propaganda, and more.

Be reasonable with your secret actions. Sending insurgency attacks to every nation in Asia is ridiculous. Doing this, or something similar, could result in the disclosure of your actions to the public by the GM (and your disgrace).

You’ll also want to have plans put in place in an attempt to reduce damage by attacks or have plans to prevent assassination. Personal security is a must really.

Spoiler: The Rules of Technology

You are encouraged to invent new things, but you must supply general schematics, costs, and capabilities upon usage. It is up to the GM whether they accept and may be subject to changes or modifications.

You cannot copy inventions made by other players in previous games (unless they offer permission), but you may remake your own. The GM is to judge when cases of copying occur. If an invention or weapon already exists in the real world, it may be used, though a link to its schematics and capabilities are required. If you decide to reverse engineer something, don't make a carbon copy of the technology unless you want to get hit by a lawsuit.

To upgrade an invention, explanation is required for how it was updated and to what effect. Most Cold War era weapon platforms have some upgraded variant. A few minutes of research can save you from figuring out what to do on your own.

When creating a new invention, give it an ETA when you post it. The first turn you post it, when approving your turn the GM will tell you if your ETA is correct and, if not, what it should be. This ETA will go down one per turn.

Spoiler: Other Useful Points

- Other nations exist, they are controlled by the GM and may effect the world in different ways through alliances and wars.

- Currently existing international alliances and agreements will continue their existence unless they are nullified by the GM. Be careful of who you invade and for what reason, as your doings will effect your diplomatic relations with the rest of the world.

- Keep to international convention such as human rights and the geneva convention. If you don't, the might of the international community could fall on you.

- The GM may cause change the rules depending on who the GM is

- Budget should be spent sensibly as spending it all on military will result in ruination

- Editing your turn is perfectly fine, as long as you do so before the official ending time of the turn and notify the GM of the edit.

- Skype is very useful as there will be a CTW chat room where you can discuss

- God Modding is serious and will almost always end in an internal disaster in your country. Preferably freak meteor storms.

Spoiler: Sample Turn

Domestic Affairs/Economy:
So, we've got a lot of coal, we rank 6th in the world for coal exports. We also export electricity, but still import some. So, announce the construction of a new, 400 MW coal-fired powerplant in Florencia. Construction will begin this year. $380 million

Colombia has a solid industry base, sweet. We even export high-tech products. Expand the weapons manufacturer Indumil to land vehicle systems. Begin construction on a land vehicle factory in Bogota. Also hire some General Dynamics contractors to help design the factory, and train workers on construction techniques. $300 million

So we produce a lot of oil, but can't refine enough, forcing us to import fuels such as gasoline. There are plans for a refinery, so let's begin construction on that new refinery. $400 million

So apparently the trans-caribbean pipeline is under construction. Lets get some additional funding in there, and hire some extra workers (we have 10% unemployment), give them basic training, and get them to work. Maybe we can finish our portion ahead of time. Workers on the pipeline will have the option to receive additional training when the project is finished and work at the refinery that is being built. $150 million

Well, some of the poorest citizens are in resource rich areas. Isn't that interesting. Form the Colombian Mining Authority, a mining company that will hire disadvantaged workers living in resource rich areas. They will be given the proper training needed, meanwhile, lay out the infrastructure for mining operations to mine nickel, gold, and platinum. These materials are used in electronics and manufacturing, so they should be a good money maker. $500 million

Well Education could do much better, especially in elementary levels because the teachers don't know enough to teach. So, we will hire a couple advisors from Finland (Finland ranks very high in education) to help structure the way schools are managed. In addition to that, enact the following reforms:
-Require that teachers go to university for four years, plus one year of graduate school, if they wish to teach in Colombia.
-If universities in Colombia are not enough to meet the education requirements, offer grants to teachers who wish to attend an international university.
-Encourage businesses to provide funding. This will be regulated so say a medical company can give money for a certain area (such as sciences and health education), but cannot stipulate that a school has to use a certain brand, for example.
-Hire counselors and social workers whose job is to help at-risk youth and encourage students to stay in school.
-Provide funding so that schools will have at the very least, computers, modern textbooks, and adequate supplies.

$800 million

According to Wiki, three quarters of cross-border dry cargo is transported by road. Now we have some terrain issues, so identify the portions that can be paved and graded to help with that terrain issue. Once we do that, start improvements on the easier bits. $180 million

Personal Security - $20 million
Foreign Relations:
Ecuador - Formally apologise for the previous administration's violation of the Ecuadorian border in a bombing raid on a FARC camp. While the FARC rebels are a serious threat, the new administration does not take to violating borders lightly.

At the same time, quietly, and out of diplomatic channels, launch a more thorough investigation into the National Police's claim that Ecuador is cooperating with FARC. Contact wikileaks and inquire if they have any communications involving FARC. If they do, obtain them, and we will sit on them for now. $20 million

Peru - (I'm not seeing any relations on either page for the two of us, so I assume there aren't any), propose to Peru that we formally establish diplomatic relations and embassies.

R&D:

None

Military:
South Korea has been trying to export arms to South American countries, according to wiki, so lets purchase 2 Ulsan class frigates. $480 million (price found here )

Purchase 10 MiG-29S since our current fighter is rather outdated $320 million

Operation Condor:

Lower security and withdraw troops and equipment around a few places that FARC has retaken, some, not all. If they push in the weakened areas, offer resistance, but retreat after. Retreated units will be reinforced by the soldiers that have left. We want to give FARC the appearance that they are doing well. Also have some soldiers who have not been in combat with FARC infiltrate the organization, posing as deserters, or volunteers. These soldiers will be given good backstories, since I assume they will be questioned. Their job is to observe the chain of command and learn what they can about the supply methods and depots FARC uses. Towards the end of the year, they will be recalled and debriefed on what they know. To make it believable, we will "capture" them in a raid.

In the meantime, get some armored patrols and ambushes going along the pipleines. FARC loves to attack the pipelines, wiki says an average of 1 attack every 5 days in 2009. Use our ScanEagles and A-37 Dragonflys to perform recon patrols above the pipelines, so our patrols and ambushes have information on FARC movements. Also put scouts and forward observers in crows nests in trees along possible attack routes.

Have special forces teams perform recon on the villages recently taken by FARC, find out the chain of command, when supply deliveries are made, and troop movements. They will use their RQ-11 Ravens for observation.

Perform long range recon missions with the Broncos.

Summary:
Powerplant
Expand Indumil
Refinery
Pipeline
Mining Authority
Education
Roads
Personal Security
Ecuador Relations
Peru Relations
Purchase 2 ships
Purchase 10 planes
Operation Condor - Part One

This game was created by Trollbrain, and developed over time and through experience by everyone else. Even so, Trollbrain deserves much of the blame for everything that goes wrong. Give Trollbrain money.

The rules are subject to change. If you have a dispute with any rule, please ask the GM in a calm and polite manner.

In this CTW the countries you'll receive are somewhat... awful, in a word. This means that you'll need all of your intellect and tactical ability to ascend and conquer the world. The nature of this game favors cunning in your relations with bigger countries, as well as with the improvements that you choose to make. Getting your country into less deep poop should be your first priority in most cases. Then, then, my dictators, you may conquer the world!

This CTW is being co-GMed by Silverphoenix and myself, and we will further explain how GMing will work once countries are handed out. When you're posting your intention to join, include a color and a number from 1 to 5. (We will add more spots if the game becomes popular enough.) Let's get started!

 

[Fine Frenzy]

Here is a compilation of Bigposts and Breaking News stories.

Spoiler: Player Country List - 5/26/2014

Turn 0

For future bigposts, a bold (R?) denotes a reply is wanted.

Here are the countries:



Africa (GM - Silverphoenix)

Fine Frenzy - Somliland
Budget: $250 Million

You are the young patriarch of the Isaaq, one of the major Somali clans. You have joined with the Abgaal, a minor clan, in rebellion against the Somaliland government. The government does not view you or your ally as a threat, especially considering the few skirmishes between your two sides have ended in the governments favor. The other two major clans in the region, the Darod and the Dir, have yet to add their weight to either side. Meanwhile, Somalia is pleased that it appears the independent Somaliland movement is collapsing from within itself.

Your access to modern weaponry is limited at best, and thus, does not compare to the weaponry of the Somaliland government. Your economy is in the form of husbandry and agriculture, and considering you no longer have access to ports, you haven't been making nearly as much as in years past. Still, you have a surprising amount of wealth reserved. Outgunned and much, much poorer, it doesn't appear your rebellion against the Somaliland government will be anywhere near successful.

Nor'baal - Chad
Budget: $2 Billion

As the leader of a swift rebel movement against the Chadian government, you declared yourself the 9th President of Chad soon after President Idriss Déby was publicly hanged in the capital, an event broadcast throughout Chad on television and radio. You've suspended the National Assembly, promising a new round of elections free from corruption to come in a year . . . or two. Heck, maybe three. You have also postponed the presidential elections that were due in 2016.

The people of Chad have accepted these dictatorial moves thus far, waiting to see if you make good on your promises. Even still, your grip on Chad is weak at best. The military has accepted your take over . . . for now. There's no telling where their allegiance lies. The legislators you usurped power from, largely made up of the former president's party, haven't yet left the capital, but if they do, no one can predict what sort of damage they can do. In the local executive and judicial offices throughout Chad corruption remains very high. You're losing countless dollars every year because of it.

Your administration faces countless problems, internal and external. The Chadian economy is poor, almost entirely dependent on crude oil. France, once Chad's greatest supporter, has so far refused negotiations with the new Chadian government, though their 1000 French soldiers remain in the country.

You do have some 2000 rebels that are still in the capital, awaiting word from you.

Bronitarian - Western Sahara
Budget: $1.5 Billion

Being the newly appointed Prime Minister of the SADR, a long road is ahead of you. The most immediate concerns facing your administration are establishing your independence from Morocco, gaining UN recognition, and solidifying your borders. Some in your party are calling for a return to arms against Morocco, and questioning the President's relationship with Algeria and his resolve for Western Saharan independence. The political climate in Morocco is not friendly to the independence movement whatsoever, so you will need support from neighboring nations more than ever.

Snake Eater - The Gambia
Budget: $2 Billion

Following 20 years of rule, President Yahya Jammeh was disposed by a swift, bloodless coup. You were appointed to replace him by the military junta that rose up in place of the old government, becoming the 3rd President of the Gambia. Your power as the head of the military junta is significant. Having served in the army yourself, it's believed that you'll make sure the military is paid its due. However, it has been made clear that if your actions appear to be against the interest of the military and, by extension, the Gambia as a whole, you can be quickly replaced.

Before your ascension to president, the military junta suspended the National Assembly and dissolved all political parties, angering many of the Gambian people. The military junta has also worked to replace all judges who don't share their views with judges that do. This too has angered many of the Gambian people.

It is clear that your administration must right these wrongs if you expect to be accept by the people.

Besides solidifying your position in the Gambia, there are those in the military junta that have expressed the wish to expand the countries borders. In some meeting, it was noted that there were those in the Senegalese army that were known to take brides.


Southeast Asia/Oceania (GM - Fine Frenzy)

Silverphoenix - Papua New Guinea
Budget: $2.5 Billion

After Prime Minister Peter O'Neill resigned due to a prominent sex abuse scandal, you were appointed by the National Parliament to replace him as Acting Prime Minister. Your party lost a lot of support because the sex abuse scandal, and it doesn't look like they will remain in the majority after the upcoming election. Even if they were, your leadership of the party is weak at best. Meanwhile, the Thai keep reminding you about an economic deal made between their government and O'Neill prior to his resignation.

Captain France - Cambodia
Budget: $3 Billion

You rose to power after a chaotic and confusing coup, in which a group of disgruntled praetorian guards assassinated the previous Prime Minister. The Cambodian Parliament saw much upheaval as members of the "old regime" were forced out of office. Now however, a strong communist party has risen with you at its head, many of the party members being veterans of the Khmer Rouge. King Norodom Sihamoni was murdered in the midst of the coup, and a council is being gathered to elect his successor. The former monarch's half-brother Norodom Ranariddh is expected by all to be elected.

Steel - Federated States of Micronesia
Budget: $1 Billion

After the resignation of the previous President, the Micronesian Congress elects you as his successor during troubled times. The tuna market has crashed, partially due to overfishing, forcing a good portion of the Micronesian fishing industry to collapse. As Micronesia is becoming more heavily reliant on US aid, the people look to their new leader to restore the economy and become more economically independent.



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p.s. excuse any spelling mistakes, it's late.

Spoiler: Bigpost 1 - 5/28/2014

Turn 1
2014

A bold (R?) denotes a reply is wanted.


Silverphoenix - Papua New Guinea
Budget: $2.6 billion

Friendly bet leaked, people think it's cute, and a nice change of pace from a few years earlier.

Tunnels begin to be drilled. ETA 1 Until roads are paved, these tunnels are useless.

Education reform underway. ETA 3 New standards prove to be unpopular, although the grants are considered A+. Most businesses do not provide funding. Everything else goes well enough.

Fishing industry subsidized, full effect won't be felt until another year.

Your anti-corruption reforms prove popular and effective enough.

Nautilus Minerals purchased.

Business reforms: Starting a business using online forms are more effective than the previous model, even if most in PNG don't use the internet. Other reforms (construction permits, getting electricity, registering property) work well.

Getting credit? Please give me actual sentences to hear. (R?)

Same for protecting investors. (R?)

Paying taxes online work well enough, everybody guesses.

Same for enforcing contracts. (R?)

Resolving insolvency. (R?)

Internet infrastructure expands, cybersecurity is better.

Thailand agrees with the expectation that they won't be required to hire any Papua New Guineans. (R?)

New Zealand agrees, sharing their own eagerness to strengthen your already strong ties.

Indonesia declines, and propose that they take full border patrol responsibilities, for both your countries.

Military reforms are well met by the military itself, no else seems to notice. You have some 900 people join the military this year, swelling your numbers to a grand total of 3000.

Military purchases made.

Nor'baal - Chad
Budget: $2.2 billion

United Nations send some advisers over to ensure agriculture reforms are made in an efficient, sustainable manner.

Taiwan thanks you. China is rather unhappy, and raises tarriffs on imports from Chad.

African Union wants to know what you plan on using the money for. (R?)

WTO places $50 million in escrow for purpose of improving Chad's mining industry.

OECD is willing to encourage foreign investment if Chad makes it easier for companies to invest and set up shop in Chad.

France is initially hesitant about recognizing your government, but eventually does, stressing the importance of a fair and just government.

Exxon Mobil shows interest in the oil mining, though requests that if Chad is bent on providing security, that the police follow Exxon Mobile's security protocols. (R?)

CCAOPS founded, Libya and Nigeria decline, they are part of OPEC.

Livestock ETA 2, half the current funding needed next turn

Airport redevelopment ETA 1

Some farmers think the education thing is condescending, but for the most part it starts to work.

Central Bank established

Funding handed out, public sector mining will be fully established in a couple years. ETA 2

Cotton privatized

Oil rent increased

Worker mobility established, people are happy

Party established

Anti-corruption trials enacted. Obviously no party members are accused of corruption.

Scary buildings moved into

Media Ministry established

Military Council established

There is a strong anti-party sentiment among supporters of the previous administration and the more liberal of the country. A newspaper cartoonist makes a political cartoon of you holding a leash and collar over Chad.

Police reforms enacted, arrests made.

Duardes du Partie done.

Military stuff done.

Snake Eater - the Gambia
Budget: $2.003 billion

Education reform begun. ETA 3

You sell the weapons and stuff.

Your team suggests the Small unit riverine craft.

Senegal eagerly buys the plane and AT-802s.

Study abroad program set up. You also attract a handful of engineers and scientists.

Cheap, basic housing research ETA 1.

Farms ETA 3.

Military reform enacted.

Please provide links for each equipment you buy, as well as the price for each equipment. Also, the standard cost for outfitting your army with a specific weapon is $50 million per category, unless buying a specific, small amount. (R?)

Steel - FSM
Budget: $1 billion + $115 million left over

Fish population begins to replenish. ETA 2 to fully recover. New practices prove unpopular, but most understand it's what's needed. Leaves many unemployed, so many are also upset.

Experimental fish farms established, some people are employed. With no fish, these farms do nothing.

Floating bridges? What other parts of the infrastructure are being improved, how? (R?)

You'll have to pay to locate where the phosphate reserves are first! (Be warned: it might not be as much as you expect.) Money for the phosphate mining project carry over into next turn.

Micronesia has been limited to subsistence farming in the past. Would you like to use these funds for establishing commercial farms? (R?)

Safety-Net program proves popular and effective.

A project of this magnitude will require a lot more money. ETA 1000

Congress refuses to pass legislation raising taxes, citing the massive unemployment rate. The unemployment do not need to be taxed even further.

Four States tour prove successful as your aids expected. A lot of shoes were angrily thrown at you.

USA sends a diplomat for you to play host with, and postpones your visit to the White House until next year.

Friendly communications initiated.

Advertisements broadcast, but until infrastructure is developed that favors tourism don't expect any big tourism changes.

Fine Frenzy - the Isaaq
Budget: $250 Million

Wells done, people have basic access to water.

Hygiene laws enacted. In other news, people tend to smell less now.

Dir accept.

The Darod want a dowry (R?)

After seven people lose either limbs, fingers, faces, or spleens, you finally find a man who can make improvised explosives that don't explode randomly. The cousin is quickly made pregnant.

Bomb maing factories set up. Apparently chemicals and children don't mix very well and they start getting sick. Still, bombs are made with your child labor.

90% of the shipments of weapons make it through.

Training a thousand snipers takes a while for just one man. ETA 1

350 men join your army.

Boy Scouts of Somaliland founded, and they eagerly begin working on their Covert Espionage merit badge. They report that the military depots in the capitol are well set up, especially the ones that house the tank battalion. They eagerly suggest you nuke it.

Bronitarian - Western Sahara
Budget: $1.5 billion + $650 million left over

Military presence done

Military bases ETA 1

Urbanization ETA 2, continue funding with the same amount

Morocco will agree to the deal if you withdraw troops from the border. (R?)

Mauritania grants you fishing rights

Algeria agrees to train your forces

UN wants to see definite economic improvements and government stability before they consider you for recognition. They do provide a couple minefield clearing vehicles, crewed by UN operators, however.

Agriculture research ETA 1, no further funding needed

Petroleum ETA 1

What weapons are you buying? Regardless, Morocco seizes a number of shipments. (R?)

Military movements done.

Spoiler: Bigpost 2 - 5/31/2014

Turn 2
2015


The war in Somaliland continued to be a bloody one as battles waged inside and out of the capitol. The Darod reinforcements were constantly harassed on their way to the capitol, suffering losses including some of their armor. The same fate met the defending forces in the capitol too as Isaaq squads began systematically eliminating Somali armor. When the remaining 4 tanks and 450 Darod-Somali reinforcements arrived in the capitol, there was an initial push that recaptured several neighborhoods, Somali troops using the same tactics as the Isaaq to eliminate armor.

Slowly the Isaaq recaptured the neighborhoods and pushed up to the government district, where troops were well fortified. The arrival of the Chadian air force however turned the tide as Somaliland had no air defenses. The combined ground forces finally ousted the last Somali troops late in the year.

In related news, the main Darod compound was attacked. The patriarch's family had left, believed to be in Kenya.

Total Isaaq losses: 1,203 dead, 277 wounded, 23 technicals destroyed, 5 damaged, 6 armored cars destroyed, 9 damaged.

Silverphoenix - Papua New Guinea
Budget: $2.8 billion

Tunnels finished. Paving and railing ETA 1000. Just kidding. ETA 50. Just kidding. ETA 2.

Education ETA 2

Australia agrees to assist you updating your police force. ETA 1

Purchases for task force made.

Your policies combating malaria are well met and are considered to be effective.

Two fleets? Be specific. (R?)

Mines are constructed, but it will take another year before they are 100% operational. ETA 1

Refineries built, but you should figure out a way to get the natural gas and oil to the refineries.

WHAT!? You do this project after the last one, really? Okay, all goes well enough.

Dynamic tidal power plant finished construction at the end of the year, being the first of its kind. It's unsure how effective it is as of now.

Australia denies, for now.

Indonesia says they'll consider it. You notice a little extra military activity from their side of the border.

New Zealand says ehhhhhh maybe next year

Devastator Remote Weapon System development begins, will require an additional $25 million in funding after the agency overseeing the development goofed. ETA 1

Some 1000 join the military this year.


Nor'baal - Chad
Budget: $2.4 billion

Mining ETA 1 to be fully effective. No further funding needed

Refinery ETA 1, no further funding needed

Road network ETA 3, half funding needed

Chadian Silicon Valley starts to attract interest

Chad Mining Company set up. why did we give you of all people uranium?

Cotton Chad done.

Trees ETA 1 (It's a lot of trees)

Commodity exchange set up

School scheme set up, ETA 2 for teachers to be fully trained

Military Cadet program set up with an oddly specific budget.

College ETA 1

Government bonds begin selling, Party members are among the first to buy

CCAOPS radar screen is accepted, it will be two years before it is fully in place.Nigeria and Libya decline membership, the rest of the countries are going to wait and see how the screen works, and if your government lasts before joining.

Free-Trade Zones set up, you can manufacture the stated equipment, but not sell it to other nations. Kalashnikov and Brod set up shop.

USA talks about anti-terror, drone strikes, and roadside bombs.

You have a lot of medals now

Military academy built

Border guards set up

Military stuff done. Compund ETA 2

R&D Compound ETA 1. There aren't that many ex-nazi scientists that are still ambulatory and in control of their mental faculties, but you get them. Funnily enough the Israelis don't want to work alongside them and turn down job offers. Soviets hired too.

Solar power ETA 2. What type of solar farm are you researching? [/b]R?[/b]

Military movements done. Online message boards explode with protest. Lulzsec later takes claim for hacking the State Media to restore the original political cartoon, along with a new one where police hold guns to journalists while they write absurdly good things about you and that you can do no wrong.

You have a lot of posters with your lots of medals.


Bronitarian - Western Sahara
Budget: $2.35 billion

Urbanization ETA 1, no further funding needed

Sbusidization done

Fishing done

forgery law done

Messages sent

Algeria is willing to act as a middleman for arms shipments

Portugal is willing to export food

Research stuffs done. You find a deposit that is estimated to be 17% smaller than the Moroccan mine.

Military stuff done.


Snake Eater - The Gambia
Budget: $2.1 billion

Education ETA 2

Import taxes raised significantly, as a result, imports drops.

Employment tax scheme initiated, more locals are hired.

Food bought. What ban? R?

Navy ships decomissioned, construction begun. The navy weeps bitter tears. ETA 1

this time your team can't come to a conclusive agreement as to who has the best program.

Supplies bought.

Repairs started, ETA 2, more funding will be needed

Donation made

China agrees with you and decides to not recognize Chad's government. The rest of the world condemns the executions, but are unwilling to actually do anything about it.

Turkey declines

Foreign relations stuff done

African Petroleum counter-offers with 10% and 15% R?

cob material ETA 2

Desalination ETA 3

Military stuff done (you don't actually need to buy the ammo)

Steel - Federated States of Micronesia
Budget: $1.1 billion

Fish population hasn't yet recovered. ETA 1

Fishing laws mantained

With the fish actually in the fish farms now, you start harvesting some pretty nice fish.

Argi-Boost slightly expanded, as Congress is hesitate to rapidly establish commercial farms on your islands.

Safety-Net expands, and someone finds an additional 50 million dollars in it, saved. Some are awfully confused, and it's a hot topic throughout the country.

Trees removed, trees replaced.

Cable cars and ferrry idea. ETA 1 for the cable cars.

How do you plan on expanding tourism? (R?)

Grants prove popular enough, and there are some willing to stay in FSM for 10 long, dreadful years.

White House visited, but President Obama was out, and Vice President Biden was on the campaign trail. President Obama's cheif of staff took you on a tour.

None of the countries bite, unless Silverphoenix does.

Fine Frenzy - the Isaaq
Budget: $100 million (NICE TRY GRAYSON)

Factory thing done

Greenhouses done, you figure you can have a couple year round farms too

Canned goods thing done

Aid money sent

Care packages bought

Military stuff....




Done.

Spoiler: Breaking News - 6/4/2014

BREAKING NEWS​

A new Prime Minister has been elected by the Cambodian Parliament. Not a member of the Communist Party, this surprise comes in the face of pressure from the royalist Cambodian military. Following the announcement of postponing the election of a new monarch, the communist dominated Parliament butted heads with the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, who wants a monarch to back. The two sides almost went to arms against each other, a scene frighteningly similar to one just a few years ago when the communists took power. No one, however, wanted another civil war on their hands. The new Prime Minister, chosen by the military with some support from the Communist Party, has promised to be a broker between the two sides, and ensure the country doesn't fall into chaos once more. The military expects a swift election following the two year postponement.

Spoiler: Bigpost 3 - 6/5/2014

Turn 3
2016





Silverphoenix - Papua New Guinea
Budget - $3.2 billion

Education ETA 1

Paving tunnels ETA 1

Police academies constructed. It will be another couple years before the PNG police force sees a new generation of officers taught in these academies.

Mines constructed, they yield high profits. All agree your focus on modern, safe practices served the whole operation well.

New Guinea Cultural Museum constructed, and it draws some from both sides of the border. The Free Papua Movement refuses to work with you government, as your efforts to modernize the country in many ways have left a sour taste in their mouths. They might consider cooperating with your government if you make more efforts to preserve the traditional societies of Papua.

Your dynamic tidal power station has solid energy outputs.

Your police units gather a good amount of information, but it becomes clear towards the end of the year that the gangs are getting onto what your government is doing.

Parliament passes the measure to expand the PNG manufracturing industry.

A couple small refineries are built.

Airstrips have begun to get paved. ETA 2

Australia sends over a handful of military advisers, but many in your government suspect they have other reasons than overseeing the extension of your military's basic training. They refuse to train your pilots unless you offer them a better contract.

Indonesia is confused about what this new approach actually entails. Details, please. (R?)

New Zealand sends off scientists, and their government has given you some interest in constructing their own station.

The Devastator R&D wraps up. The cost is 50,000 per unit.

Military purchases made.

Basic training expanded.

ROTC program established, hasn't gathered much of a following yet.

Feature film commissioned, the producers request another $40 million in funding. ETA 2

Dragon Skin ballistic vests aquired. Total cost was $50 million.

NOTE: Parliament elections next turn!


Cortan - Cambodia
Budget: $3.2 billion

Military people gathered. Most of them agree that they want the communists out of power, and have been waiting for a monarch to be elected so they have a specific someone to back. It would appear the military generals have no interest in a establishing a military junta, although one or two spoke in favor of the idea... as a temporary solution, of course, until a monarch could be elected.

About 10,000 people recruited, and you're on pace to recruit another 10,000 next year. Recruitment ETA 1. This leaves the military smiling, but the Communist Party very unhappy.

Farming is modernized throughout many places in Cambodia. Department for Child Nutrition founded, and you're right, it doesn't have the funding to get its task finished effectively. ETA 1, additional $75 million in funding.

Campaign happens, current cases lower from dozens to a lesser amount of dozens.

More kids attend school throughout Combodia. Many in the rural regions still do not attend schools.

Additional modile health centers. It helps people.

Minimum wage is actually raised, albeit by just a little.

Kickstarter to the economy goes... alright. Many are worried about investing in the economy in times where the political stability of the country is in question.

Tourism doesn't expand by much. Again, many are worried about the current political situation.

PNG asks what the profit split will be. (R?)

Thailand will not give up their claim to the gulf. They offer a 75/25 split between them and you, if you both work on getting the oil, and if you remove your claim.

China asks for specific deals. Next year, though. Next year.

Veitnam asks what your country offers that theirs doesn't in the way of employment.

Laos decried.

President of France is busy this year.

Development on a hydro power station begins. Next year I'll need specifics. ETA 2

Survey conducted. Someone lost all the work from the past year. ETA 1000


Steel - Federated States of Micronesia
Budget: $1.1 billion

Your speech about Safety-Net doesn't convince most people, especially not when news of an additional $50 million being found in the account.

Also, there's been questions raised concerning the expansion of the police force.

Fishing laws maintained, people are getting upset.

Cable cars constructed.

Shiny new research facility is constructed.

Infrastructure in FSM expands for the better.

Tourism expanded slightly.

US says they aren't preventing you from being independent. Also they aren't concerned with the Gambia. Also they ask to see the money.

Advertising campaign happens. Does okay.


Bronitarian - Western Sahara
Budget: 2.45 billion

Some 2,000 men join the military for the better pay. ETA 1 until completion

You spread the word, and some heed the gospel.

Urbanization finished.

Men and equipment sent to Gambia

Vehicles and weapons imported.

Letter of thanks sent

Morocco performs an aerial recon of your shiny new military bases

You find an area that gets a good amount of sun. ETA 2. Continue funding at current level.

Desalination plant begun, ETA 3, continue funding at current level

Military stuff done


Fine Frenzy - The Isaaq
Budget: 1 billion

You declare yourself king, a title which many consider honorary, though none challenge it yet.

Darod territory claimed, stuff built.

Roads cleared.

Wells dug, a few wrists are broken

Hygiene standards made

Greenhouses done

Soup kitchens done

Finger cut off

Your insane display is done. No reasonable country on Earth recongizes your government.

Those countries are horrified by your treatment of the previous government.

You send the patriarch films, but the delivery man is confused, the patriarch appears to be nowhere in Kenya.

The hippies in Poland's government call your administration "horrifyingly inhumane" and refuses to sell you the rights to the plane. (budget refunded)

South Africa likewise doesn't want to sell you vehicles. A couple corrupt military officials do hint that they could sell you weapons.

Ethiopia doesn't want to do anything wth your military.

Somalia offers the remnants of Somaliland's military sanctuary. There are also reports of training going on.


Snake Eater - Republic of The Gambia
Budget: $2.25 billion

Education ETA 1

Solar Roadways ETA 1

Desalination ETA 2 continue funding at current level

Domestic affairs stuff done.

There seems to be a disparity in who can prove citizenship and those who can't. Wealthier, urban and suburb dwelling Gambians are able to provide birth certificates. Those living in poorer, rural communities that have poor access to healthcare tend to not be able to. As a flood of people who can't prove citizenship arrive at the capitol, it becomes chaos with large-scale protests, and even a few riots breaking out. R?

Senegal wants to know what you propose

The UN hears your words. Rumors circulate that they will hear the case for Western Sahara being recognized sometime next year.

Stuff sent to North Korea

Powell and Mattis decline, saying they have no interest in the enormous amount of effort it would take to shape a third world nation's military into a top-rate fighting force.

United States says $2 million per unit (R?)

Naval stuff done

Army stuff done


Nor'baal - Chad
Budget: 2.6 billion

Roughly half your debt is paid off

Oil contracts done

Thermal plant ETA 2

Hydro plant ETA 2

Pipelines ETA 1

Grants issued

Football league established. One of your cabinet members starts talking enthusiastically about Chelsea FC.

Tungsten thing ETA 1 to become fully effective

Refugee zone established, they are put to work

Taxes are somewhat unpopular among the proletariat. Wealthier capitalistic dogs manage to find loopholes in the tax system and avoid paying the majority of your taxes.

Railways ETA 2

Docks upgraded

Minimum wage done

River thing done

National Assembly done

The Los Angeles Police Department snaps up the bid and sends some officers over to Chad to help initiate reforms. President has more pressing matters at hand, but thanks you for the offer. The US sends some military men over to advise on technical aspects of radar and ideal locations.

France agrees

UK Halfheartedly agreees to your anti-terror thing

Pakistan wonders what sort of deal you want. They decline training for now.

Saudi Arabia agrees

Military exercises done

The Gambian Gambit gets some headway before a serial number on a detonator in one of the photos makes it seem that some of the explosives came from a Chadian armory. The UN calls for a more complete investigation before any action is taken.

Cameroon agrees

Harriers bought

military stuff bought

USMC agrees to train

Spoiler: Bigpost 4 - 6/9/14

Turn 4
2017



Nor'baal - Chad
Budget: $2.85 billion

Privatization done
Oil transportation done
Air Chad grants done
Safari Park made
Transportation Network ETA 1
Irrigation ETA 2
Logging done
Chad Holdings Company made
Healthcare established
Private banking established
Manufacturing ETA 1
Housing ETA 2
Poultry farms done
Fishing done
Chicken and fish done
Phones established.
Coronation done
Pakistan agrees
The UN makes a formal announcement regarding The Gambia. They say that the UN feels it is not their place to intervene militarily in a small dispute between two African nations, and barring severe human rights violations, they will not revisit the issue.
CAR and Cameroon decline
The Royal House of al-Saud accepts your invitation
Institute ETA 2
Military done
Rest done
Party funds: 5 million
Pres funds: 5 million


Snake Eater - Republic of The Gambia
Budget: $2.4 billion

Education done
Solar Roadway development done
Desalination ETA 2
Crops planted
Police stuff done
Gamtel expanded
UN says they are hearing the cae
SeneGambian confederacy made, Senegal wants to see direct action taken soon
Foreign aid sent
hackers hired
Your research team quickly figures out that adding anything more than a machine gun would quickly make the plane unflyable due to weight.
Ship ETA 2
Container ships purchased and upgrades made
Military purchases made

Steel - Federated States of Micronesia
Budget: $1.1 billion

Fishing being reopened is welcomed, you make a pretty penny on those who are willing to purchase the licences. Local fishermen inquire about a possible discount for them. Also, there are reports of some illegal fishing going on.

Construction of the military base begins. ETA 2

FSM rugby team is established. It hasn't done well enough to qualify for the Rugby World Cup.

FSM Sports is created and welcomed.

Safety-Net is further funded. Once the information is leaked, the people are understandably confused and upset. Small business owners are even more upset. Demonstrations pop up across the islands, with the people believing you've given up on the little guy. Some of these demonstrations develop into pull blown riots. The police are looking to you on how to handle the situation. (R?)

Your campaign to increase your popularity goes poorly. Your people feel like they're being brainwashed.

National Bank of FSM established. What are you doing about these banks? They are government owned.

United State agrees, on the condition your military stays small.

Joint Strike Fighter program is all but finished. Only the F-35C has yet to be introduced.

Micronesian soil observed. Your researches suggest you use Google to find what the best crops are for farming.

Development of Alexander begins, but if you want it to be as good as US software you'll have to sink more money into it. ETA 2 with an additional $300 million required.

Due to pressure from your people, your Congress is considering electing someone else into office.

NOTE: Election in two turns. Results will be in Bigpost 6.


Silverphoenix - Papua New Guinea
Budget: $3.4 billion

Education project wrapped up.

Roads in the tunnels are paved. The railways are laid out.

Budget cuts announced, the people are angry.

Additional mines are under construction. ETA 1

Second dynamic tidal power station is constructed.

New Guinea Defense opens for business... next year. ETA 1

Healthcare initiative starts. All is well, although your sex ed classes only starting until high school isn't welcomed by professional sex ed people. ETA 2

The PNG Homeless/Jobless Program goes starts well. ETA 10000000

What!? You lied!? You stinking bastard! Gangs freak out, a lot of people get busted. You're featured in the Times for your work.

Ports being modernized. ETA 100

Indigenous people are happy. (Maybe.)

You gain many friends throughout Parliament.

Clarify something concerning the election. Are you separating the Prime Minister office from the Parliament? Before the party in control of the Parliament held the Prime Minister office. (R?) The general replies, you have their full support. He happened to be one of the guys you became friends with.

Australia accepts.

Indonesia cuts himself on the Iron Thrones, and while screeching at you, yells "set them on fire, set them on fire!"

New Zealand agrees.

MSG doesn't meet this year. Actually, is it 2017? All members say they'll think about it, considering it's unclear whether you'll remain in power.

AD-1 Viper ETA 2

Equipment purchased.

Tribesmen hired.

Film is finished. It's rather shit.


Fine Frenzy - Somaliland
Budget: $1.3 billion

Funerals and stuff done
Government established
You located oil fields, but without funding it will be difficult to getoil from them
Hospoitals done
Ambulances bought
National Health Services established
French hired
Shipyard ETA 1
The US declines, but China is happy to accept
Skorpion rights bought
military stuff done

Bronitarian - Western Sahara
Budget: $2.45 billion
Great News! The UN met this year and at a narrow vote, have decided to recognize your country, a move Morocco protests.
Not So Great News! Morocco is reinforcing their border with your country
Speech done
national survey done, people want to see economic change instead of the stagnation they are currently in
Subterrainian engineers say it would be incredibly ambitious and very expensive
Solar plant ETA 2
Desalination ETA 3
Military stuff done


Cortan - Cambodia
Budget: ?

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Spoiler: War! - 6/11/14

WAR!

Earlier today, the government of Chad declared war upon The Gambia, vaguely stating they had undeniable proof that The Gambia had taken action against them. 10 ballistic missiles were launched from the shore of Lake Chad. Snake Eater quickly relocated his most critical staff to a Gambian Navy vessel. Taking advantage of the confusion, assassins struck, killing 13 government officials and wounding a dozen more. Security around the Gambian capitol is tighter than ever as the threat of assassins and ballistic missiles loom.

The Chad radar operators watch their screens with tense unease as they track the missiles. The room at Gambian Military Headquarters suddenly falls quiet as three missiles vanish off the screen in Niger's airspace. Four minutes later, information is routed to them that the Niger Air Force scrambled air defense fighters when the missiles crossed over Niger and shot three down close to the Senegalese border. Niger is expected to lodge a formal and angry complaint with the Chadian government.

7 missiles remain on screen, growing closer. Two analysts jump up unexpectedly, cheering. "They won't hit the capitol!" they shout, waving a page of calculations in the air, "the missiles have a range of 3,300 km at most. The capitol is 3,350km from the absolute closest point Chad could have launched them from. Going against the jet stream, they don't have the range to hit the capitol. They will hit somewhere though." It is a Pyrrhic victory for Gambia, the Capitol is safe from ballistic strike for now, but the countryside isn't. Damage reports come in soon, one missile struck a residential neighborhood, causing great destruction. Three detonated in fields, one in a forest, another took out a section of highway, and the last caused some damage to a canal.
​

Spoiler: Bigpost 5 - 6/13/14

Turn 5
2018

"Yet more assassination attempts on Nor'baal's life! 17 men ambushed the Royal Hunting party after bribing the Hunting Ground staff to look the other way while they oestensibly poached game. They laid in wait for His Royal Personage Nor'baal and an obscenely wealthy businessman. The businessman was killed in the opening salvo, and Nor'baal was gravely wounded. His guardes once again tackled him to the ground while opening fire on the attackers. The attackers, oddly enough, turned on each other as well. All were killed.

"Nor'baal was rushed to the hospital again, where an IED ambush occured! Four vehicles were destroyed, Nor'baals armored ambulance was damaged and knocked over by the blast. A team of gunmen open fire from across the street! The ambluances armor is enough against small-arms fire, but it's only a matter of time! Air support is engaging the attackers, but it looks like two men have MANPADS. Oh, if only the assassins were a little bit more organized, and OH! They launched one missile, damaging one of two helicopters! This pathetic human Nor'baal is sure to die! DOOOOOOOOOMMM!

"Hahahahaha! In other news, five snipers were killed by police today as they set up shop in a skyscraper under construction. It is believed they were planning on attempting to assassinate Nor'baal. One man was arrested after police found large amounts of explosives in his car. Another was caught trying to bribe a doctor into giving Nor'baal an overdose of anesthesia the next time he was in the hospital. It appears Chad is crawling with assassins. Oh, it looks like the remaining helicopter has launched rockets at the ambushers, killing them all. This concludes the breaking news broadcast of Chad State Media."



Nor'baal - Chad
Budget: $3 billion

Title changes done. People have a hard time keeping track and some end up calling you Supreme Ruler Nor'baal, He of Many Exalted Titles.

Hospitals ETA 1

High Schools are being built, ETA 2

Small Business Grants granted. Granted, they won't have a full effect for another year.

Hotels ETA 1

Airports ETA 2

Gold scheme done

Safari park opened. No savage maulings happen this year.

Your palace is built. It is the single most extravagant dwelling in Africa.

Departments made

Hunting ground set up

Same with national parks, Lake Chad Boating, Shopping, and Skyscrapers.

Pakistan declared

You warn Gambia, then declare war on them.

CAR and Cameroon wonder what economic benefits you've provided that would be worth forming a union.

Marriage accepted. King gives you the title of Honorary Citizen and Exalted Foreign Friend.

You gain a second wife. No threesome happens. Oman proposes reduced tariffs.

USA confides that the Gambian leadership is decently average for Africa.

Netherlands through Luxembourg all accept.

Liechtenstein declines.

France thinks the whole situation is ridiculous.

Micronesia declared.

Monarchies decline

Stuff purchased, the warheads are considerably smaller than you expected, since kiloton is used for measuring nuclear weapon yields, not conventional.

Assassins trained.

Parade done, youth enfervored. (FF: whatever "enfervored" means.)

Order of Chad, and guilds done. Halls built.

Border troops laugh their asses off, wondering how the Gambia is going to invade through two huge countries. They do their job though.

All the Gambian hackers seem to have vanished.


Cortan - Cambodia
Budget: $3 billion

The two men don't have any suspicious activity to offer. The Communist Party seems to actually not be that corrupt.

PMC contracted... quietly.

China agrees to all your military purchases, getting rid of old equipment as they modernize their own military.

Department of Child Nutrition appreciates the extra funding, so do the people.

The mobile teachers bit works better in reaching rural communities. It's still impossible for them to get the same quality education however.

Investors are still afraid to invest in Cambodian companies.

Internal affairs department founded within the police.

Road network refurbishment begins. ETA 2

Mundulkiri Airport expanded, small military base constructed. Vietnam expresses their concern regarding the military base.

Small tour is a success, your people appreciate it.

China says their martial investment in your country should be enough for now.

The General Secretary of Vietnam considered meeting with you, but your small base caused them to back off.

You poke the French president. He squeals and runs away.

UN is busy keeping an eye on Africa this year.

You find some oil reserves in that area. According to past reports, there was great oil reserves offshore.

Sammy Station construction continues. ETA 1

Silverphoenix - Papua New Guinea
Budget: $3.7 billion

Mines finished

New Guinea Defense finished

Healthcare ETA 1

PNG Homeless/Jobless Program finished

Airstrips finished

Particle physics... ok. It will be a couple years before you get a good amount of research gathered.

Bureau of Land Management founded. ETA 2 until they're operating at 'full capacity,' so to speak.

NGT ETA 3

Ports finished

Refugee camps established. You gain the respect and trust of many West Papuans in the process.

More gangers busted.

Seawater greenhouses... grumble grumble... constructed.

Sewage and water treatment facilities ETA 2

Minimum wage increased

BBC comes over, tells you no to the regional office and broadcasting station, and that they'll consider making the documentary but it's been done before.

Adopt a Highway program started.

Tourism industry sees a boost.

Governmental Transparency Act passed, but barely.

Journalist is sick that day, so sick he dies later that night.

You buy the pet dog, it dies of old age the next day.

Humanitarian aid sent.

Land bought, some companies show interest. Are you building a city? (R?)

Australia counters. 5%. No no they're joking. 40%.

Vanuatu agrees.

Indonesia grumbles grumbles.

New Zealand -

Solomon Islands raises an eyebrow. "What are you getting out of this?"

Melanesian Spearhead Group -

Free Papua Movement agrees.

Viper ETA 1

Purchases made, warfare school constructed, soldiers conscripted.


Bronitarian - Western Sahara
Budget: $2.3 billion

Morocco replies that they have been patient and not engaged in any conflict for five years.

Your population is divided. Government loyalists start targeting dissenters, who are fed up with the economic stagnation and lack of government activity in growing the country, and minimal government spending. There are outbreaks of violence with people on both sides of the fence ending up dead or brutally beaten. Several businesses get torched and stores are looted. After two weeks of violence and riots that the police fail to control, the anti-government party decides to ask Morocco to assist in a regime change. Morocco agrees and announces that they are going to go to war against Western Sahara. Anti-government forces numbering 900 seize control of an armory near the border and arm themselves.

Only Algeria hears your plea and will give military support against Morocco. The UN considers your conflict a civil war and will not intervene unless there are human rights violations.

Solar and Desalination continued. Please keep track of your ETA in your turns.

A squadron of 6 Moroccan F-16s has breached your airspace and are heading towards one of your two new military bases. (R?)


Snake Eater - Republic of The Gambia
Budget: $3.2 billion

Desalination ETA 1

Speeches made. Due to the sudden declaration of war from Chad, do you want to stop funding military activities? (R?)

Purchases made

Air Defenses set up, your senior military advisers beg you to obtain a medium-range SAM system.

Blueprints finished, construction isn't continuing.

You conscript all foreigners. This causes great international outcry.

When did you evacuate an entire city? (R?)

Parade of Unity done

The UN hears your plea, but isn't doing anything about it at the moment. The UK suggests that you could buy some Rapier missile launchers from them.

Mali and Niger are considering letting you move troops through their country, they aren't happy with ballistic missiles being launched over them without warning or permission. You'd have to make a good offer though. (R?)

Morocco has declared war on Western Sahara, do you still wish to send ships? (R?)

Military purchases made


Steel - Federated States of Micronesia
Budget: $900 million

Fishing laws changed... again.

Development of Alexander continues ETA 1

Your people are not go willing to forget this "gray spot" in FSM history. They continue protesting and rioting.

As you continue funding Safety-Net, your people feel lied to, the small business owners especially.

FSM Sport and the rugby team funded further.

Bank 'expanded,' as you say. Your country doesn't attract very many investors right now.

Service workers hired.

Irrigation system established.

USA sneezes in your direction.

Money invested for no reason.

Japan is not interested considering your horrible treatment of your people.

Statement made.

How are you expanding the MSU? Adding members? How many? (R?)

Boats bought.

Those hackers just kind of sit around doing nothing, by the way.

NOTE: Election next turn! Results will be in Bigpost 6.


Fine Frenzy - Somaliland
Budget: $1.7 billion

Shipyard complete. You can now build ships, ship-shaped pieces of metal, and if you truly wanted, really large ships made out of paper.

Taxes established. The wealthy aren't too pleased, but when are they ever pleased about taxes?

Somaliland Armaments ETA 1

Repaving and wind turbines ETA 2

Oil Expansion ETA 1

Railways ETA 2

Somalilanders Post created. Not only does it make for great reading material, it makes for great kindling for those frustrated by learning to read.

Djibouti and Eritrea decide to recognize you

Ethiopia accepts, they also start using your port due to ease of access

Saudi Arabia accepts

Disapproval is known

The UK recognizes your government and offers some civil engineers for your rail project.

You give a speech, most of Africa decides to recognize you

Skorpion ETA 2

Military purchases made

Air Force and Navy founded. Your Navy spends most of their time in fishing boats, fishing while they keep an eye out for pirates.

All recruiting done.

 

[Clayton]

This might seem familiar, and it is, I've GMed a game here before. It didn't really take off, partially because I thrust the players right into it. Small Scale Tactics is easier to play, you'll be less worried about another player trying to assassinate you, or invading other countries (you totally still can though). SST will let players get more of a feel for the game without having to be competitive at the same time.

 

[Fine Frenzy]

Silver and I will both be playing, as, if we're both honest, the reason we GM these games at all is because we enjoy playing them so much. We both wanted to play, but neither of us wanted the full responsibility of being the GM. So we agreed to co-GM. Our countries will be on opposite ends of the world, with me GMing his side, and him GMing my side. This system has worked quite well in the past.

SST will let players get more of a feel for the game without having to be competitive at the same time.

Yeah, Small-Scale Tactics is designed to pit you against the NPCs, not the players. Not as soon, anyways. As the game goes on, and the player countries grow, there will be definitely be some player interaction. (Positive and negative, depending on the situation.) By that time you should be familiar with how the game works though, so no worries.

 

[Nor'baal]

So much yes.


Count me in!

 

[Fine Frenzy]

Need a color and a number from 1-5 from you Norby!

 

[Nor'baal]

Blue 4, Blue 4!

 

[Steel]

I'll try this, seems cool! I might need some help on doing things right at first, but I'll try my best.

Yellow 2

 

[Fine Frenzy]

Awesome, welcome aboard! Gold might not be the exact color to show up on the map, but something yellow will definitely be there. =p

 

[Cainhurst Crow]

I'd like to give this a shot.

Green 3.

 

[Steel]

Changed to yellow

 

[Snake Eater]

is this still open ?

 

[Fine Frenzy]

Yes, of course!

 

[Noirceur]

Ohhh nice! Um, Purple 1!

 

[Snake Eater]

red 5 standing by

edit: this looks really interesting, maybe Norby and I can become allies for once ;)

 

[Clayton]

red 5 standing by

Took you guys long enough :P

And yeah, if you guys have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Wikipedia and worldbank.org are excellent resources if you need to find something to develop in your country, those are the two sites I use most often when playing CTWs.

 

[Snake Eater]

cool! when are we going to start?

can we lower the time to 36 hours Zulu time for a few turns and then vote to extend to 48 later on?
EDIT: When do we get country?

 

[Fine Frenzy]

No, I don't think so. The time will remain at 48 hours. Anything lower would be asking a lot from myself and from Silver, as we're working on our turns and working on the bigpost during those two days.

That said, we're working on handing the countries out now. Expect the first bigpost soon!

 

[Clayton]

No, I don't think so. The time will remain at 48 hours. Anything lower would be asking a lot from myself and from Silver, as we're working on our turns and working on the bigpost during those two days.

That said, we're working on handing the countries out now. Expect the first bigpost soon!

That, plus calculating a day and a half every turn could get a bit annoying.

 

[Snake Eater]

hmm I hadn't thought of that.

edit: is this an ooc thread?