[QUOTE=Zillamaster55;47443485]There's gonna be trouble tonight[/QUOTE]
no civil war plz
[QUOTE=Zillamaster55;47443485]There's gonna be trouble tonight[/QUOTE]
Who done it.
[QUOTE=OvB;47443838]Who done it.[/QUOTE]
Let's just say
If you were to ask a Turk
they'd say they rhyme and act like "turds"
:c
[b]Turn 3: September - December 1965[/b]
[quote][img]http://i.imgur.com/Ox9vM7N.png[/img]
[b]Map of Late 1965[/b]
Hex - Kurds
Dash - Children of Husayn[/quote]
[b]Regional Events[/b]
- The United Nations now recognizes the sovereignty of the Southern Arab Democratic Republic
- Conflict erupts in Iraq as the long-oppressed Kurdish community revolts against its Arabic oppressors
- NATO assets in the region become threatened, and observers from Turkey begin peeking into Iraq to assess the situation
- As the Soviets continue to fund the Iraqi government behind closed doors, there are sudden arrivals of arms in the hands of those who possibly threaten regional destabilization
- Refugee camps begin cropping up in Jordan and Saudi Arabia as Sunni Iraqis flee the devastation of an all-out civil war
[b][u]Player Turns[/u][/b]
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[b]Southern Arab Democratic Republic[/b] - Griffster26
[quote]Government - Socialist Republic
Alignment - Leaning to WARPACT
International Opinion - Revolutionary Republic
Economic Situation - Weak (Growing)
Domestic Situation - Calm
Military Situation - Somewhat experienced, secondhand weaponry
Corruption - Minor[/quote]
- Egyptian troops come to the aid of the Southern Arab Democratic Republic to assist in the rebuilding process, but upon their arrival, they bring a fairly hefty bill that is sent from Cairo. The republic is shocked, but local governments fork over the cash without the federal government knowing in order to get their cities fixed and running again
- As upset as some of the men in government may be, the SADR turns to Egypt as an ally. The government in Cairo had supported the NLF since day one, and the two consider each other invaluable assets to regional stability
- With the arrival of the Egyptian soldiers, words trickle down from Soviet advisors in Egypt, and make their way into the ears of the Southern Arab military. New tactics and weapons begin to take hold, though slowly
- Spitting on the peace deals made with the british, all non-Socialist parties are banned. However, the government openly allows Shiites, Sunnis, Ibadhis, Christians, Jews and Atheists to mingle in equality throughout the nation
- Servitude and improper employment are abolished, and the various sheiks are booted from authority, freeing up rural regions for federal administration
- The collective fears of the absorbed Ibadhis and Christians have been wiped clean, as elections take place, with a landslide Socialist Arab Party victory
- Taxes are raised on the remaining elites, with massive tax rates dropped for the poor. This infuriates the few capitalists that live in Sanaa, who make a massed exodus to Riyadh in months
- The prospects of oil allow the SADR to make somewhat of a living through their barren land. The Chinese, hungry for oil to feed their new regime, are quick to snap up the opportunity that the SADR hands them
- With this, petroleum engineers from the WARPACT head to the SADR to involve themselves in the nation’s oil production, and introduce more modernized ways to drill for and refine oil. Some consider the act a direct shove against the Saudis, who simply ignore the insignificant rump state and continue to control the price
[img]http://i.imgur.com/FSyS3sx.png[/img]
[b]United Arab Republic of Egypt[/b] - lintz
[quote]Government - Socialist Dictatorship
Alignment - Leaning to WARPACT
International Opinion - Neutral
Economic Situation - Moderately Strong (Stagnating)
Domestic Situation - Calm (Sustained)
Military Situation - Relatively inexperienced, subpar quality
Corruption - Moderate[/quote]
- With the arrival of the Southern Arab Democratic Republic, the government in Cairo now orders troops to arrive and help with the rebuilding process
- However, all of that past support requires that the SADR pay a fee for the Egyptian aid. This upsets many of the hardcore socialists in both nations, seeing as the cooperation should be priceless, and none should be held to such standards of “required payment”
- With the rise of violent traditionalists in Iraq, the Egyptian government pushes for massed training drills in Upper Egypt. With these war games going, cables are sent to Moscow, inviting Soviet military advisors to enter and observe the games
- Seeing the potential for an ally in the region, two Soviet generals and their entourages arrive, and begin discussions with the Egyptians. The two nations agree to allow Soviet officers train a small yet elite contingent of Egyptian soldiers, dubbed the Alexandrian Guard
- With regards to a widening middle class, the National Charter Program is enacted. The charter allows for government funded health care, housing, schooling and even includes rights for women and a “Family Planning Program”
- The program is met with celebration in some of the poorer regions of the country. American observers, on the other hand, vomit
- The Suez Canal’s entrance is prepared to be widened, to allow for larger and more bulky ships to pass through and spread their goods through the passageway
- In order to support the push for domestic development, much of the steel and iron produced locally is turned around and used to build the new schools and public housing projects. The speed and quality at which these buildings are produced echo the Stalinesque architecture of the Soviet Union, unbeknownst if it is intentional or otherwise
- The government provides jobs to those who are willing to sign up and help with the building process, and job application centers become flooded with those who aren’t as well off. Thousands of jobs are created, while countless others go home grumbling
- The oil that is produced in Egypt, what little there is, is sent immediately to the Soviet Union. The prices are slightly higher than the Saudis, but they can immediately make their way through the Black Sea. The Soviets are delighted and jump on the offer
- To support the growing oil industry, petroleum engineers from Romania and Hungary arrive in Cairo, sent by Moscow, to introduce new ways to refine and produce larger amounts of refined oil. Oddly enough, a Soviet-backed-and-built refinery begins construction outside of the Suez canal, providing meagre job opportunities for locals, who flock to the short-time offer
- With the government subsidising just about everything and anything, the threat of a food price crisis grows. The government looks to the PRC, of all places, and asks for help on how to mass-cultivate rice
- After a few greenbacks are thrown around, PRC advisors arrive and begin working with the Egyptian government. Within weeks, huge rice fields crop up along the southern edge of the nile, replacing some of the cotton -- a long time cash crop for Egypt, now controlled by the US --. The threat of a food price crisis fades seemingly overnight
[img]http://i.imgur.com/jDseEui.gif?1[/img]
[b]The Brotherhood of Bkerké[/b] - Native Hunter
[quote]Type - Theocratic Humanitarians
Infighting - Minimal
International Opinion - Humanitarian Group
Funding - Well-off
Armaments - Second hand and captured supplies[/quote]
- In a final, desperate attempt to garner economic support, the Brotherhood drums up nationalist feelings in Tel Aviv, and the Israeli government latches onto the bait. In return for temporary monetary investments, Jews that remain in Lebanon will be given economic support and humanitarian aid for the time being. Israel is unable to let such an opportunity pass up, and feel that they finally have an ally in the region
- The Brotherhood’s Gun Clubs are now open for registration and membership, allowing any citizen of Lebanon to partake for a nominal monthly fee. Paper and radio ads go out across the nation, pushing for the creation of a firearm culture in Lebanon much like that of the US. Of course, Brotherhood members get in free
- Large “Monasteries” begin cropping up in the poor areas of Lebanon. Run secretly by Brotherhood administrators, these churches are headed by members of the Maronite faith, and their doors open for both sermons and humanitarian aid
- Huge numbers of soup kitchens, homeless shelters, schools and community centers continue to pop up along the countryside. The Brotherhood thanks the influx of both local and foreign aid for the opportunity
- Regardless of one’s political or religious affiliation, citizens are allowed to enter and use the facilities as they need. Of course, for one to participate in the functions, one must join the Brotherhood
- Huge amounts of foreign donations, even a small chunk of change from the US Government, find their way into the coffers of the Brotherhood
- Both critics and supporters compare the actions of the Brotherhood of Bkerké to the early days of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. Critics go to the uprising at the arrival of Nasser, supporters go to the MB’s treatment of those in need
- The Brotherhood undergoes a massive overhaul in administration. Titles are created, assigned and revoked as see fit
- In order to calm tensions between the Brotherhood and Muslim conservatives, radio shows and public debates are held. A couple end in fistfights between crowds, and both sides accuse the other of instigating the violence. Otherwise, the talks go smoothly and many fires are quenched
- In a final religious Coup de Grace, a huge congregation arrives in Tripoli for Christmas Mass. Christian tourists from around western Europe arrive the s
[img]http://i.imgur.com/09qPuUT.png[/img]
[b]Kingdom of Persia[/b] - Deng
[quote]Government - Monarchy
Alignment - Leaning to NATO
International Opinion - Neutral
Economic Situation - Strong
Domestic Situation - Uneasy (Sustained)
Military Situation - Relatively inexperienced, average quality
Corruption - Moderate[/quote]
- The Persian table-tennis team [yes they have one] hosts competitions in Tehran against American and Chinese teams, creating a tourist spectacle for a short period of time
- Advisors from South Korea, Japan and Taiwan make their way to Persia, invited by the Shah, to begin international electronics trade. Behind closed doors, the Shah attempts to mimic the economic reforms of the visitors
- Though the market has opened up globally, Persia has yet to have items of their own to show off. Nonetheless, small shops crop up in major cities that sell televisions and radios
- A Japanese student, who has arrived on the trip, continues to propose the adoption of fibre optics into households. The Persian government jumps on this proposal, and adopts his ideas. However, the first designs are crude and cannot travel very far effectively, and the student heads home before the Persians can ask for a redo
- To assist in government activities, the Persian government adopts the radio-communication techniques of the US Army, and applies them to the office. A large radio is placed in the room, and a wireless phone is able to be used throughout most of the building. The phone is massive and unwieldy, but proves to be less of a hindrance, as workers can move from room to room and collect information
- The Royal Police begin adopting riot tactics and weapons from the US, mimicking the hoses and police-dog use during the civil rights movement. The almost mirror image has some foreign advisors skeptical of Persia’s progress
- With religious schools and courts out, the Persian federal government continues to institute law and order that mimics that of the US/UK, with a touch of authoritarianism here and there for good measure
- Budgets from local governments must be released, in order for the federal government to step in and assist, or to show that districts are holding their own
- The Persian government also begins printing “practical handbooks” in Persian. These hundred page documents outline basics of agriculture, home care, economics and new/amended laws. These books are distributed en-masse
- Handbooks and classes for Persian are still available in Khuzestan, but is now optional. Some Arabic students, looking for a chance at a worthwhile income, continue to go to class, while others spit on the idea
- “Special Economic Interest Zones” pop up in major cities across Persia. These zones are made to attract investment from rural areas, and draw urbanized/rural populations closer together
- The government pushes for the creation of “Township Enterprises”, in which cities can create their own businesses (I.E coal mining/processing) and are given the equipment needed to prepare it for overseas export. This creates a fairly large number of jobs, but for a short period of time as some towns simply cannot cope with the costs
- Oil funds, as usual, are used to support these endeavors. However, some of the government’s oil money is used to subsidize local welfare centers and attempt to alleviate the issues of inequality
[img]http://i.imgur.com/i5649l5.png[/img]
[b]The Children of Husayn[/b] - Emperor Scorpious II
[quote]Type - Theocratic Separatists
Infighting - Minimal
International Opinion - Powerful Rebels
Funding - Well-off
Armaments - Imported materials[/quote]
- Funds and from unknown sources begin to spill into the hands of the Children of Husayn, who gladly use what they have to combat the Iraqi military
- A short term agreement is made with the Kurds. As long as the Kurdish militias leave the Children of Husayn alone, and vice-versa, the Kurds will be given autonomy or independence at the end of the war
- The two groups, though ideologically separate, are forced to put aside their differences and continue fights against the local government
- The Children of Husayn, after being swayed behind closed doors, leave the port of Basra open to entrance. Oil fields are untouched, and the Husayni rebels make sure that they stay that way for an unknown reason
- Vicious fighting takes place throughout northern Iraq, as the government struggles to keep a hold on the separatist Kurds. In the meantime, the Children of Husayn begin to launch guerilla raids on Iraqi convoys
- To avoid sectarian violence, the Children of Husayn step back on their Shia policies, and preach that a fight against secularism is what will finally draw the people of Islam together. However, those in rural areas ignore the message
- Sunni refugees are allowed free passage, and the leadership in the Children of Husayn condemn the harming of civilians
- In an attempt to scan Anbar province and probe into Iraqi lines, a huge fight breaks out after Husayni rebels are spotted. Sporadic gunfire leaves dozens of civilians dead and hundreds fleeing for their lives
- A spearhead of Husayni rebels makes a rush for Baghdad, but has been slowed due to the Iraqi military digging in and forcing the two sides to slug it out on the roads and hills to the capital city
- Iraqi casualties are high, while the Husayni rebels continue to dodge serious military losses
- Sectarian violence is feared to arise in the coming months if no progress is made from either side, and international observers push for a UN brokered peace deal. However, neither the US or the USSR are willing to put their hat into this ring
[img]http://i.imgur.com/GZqSfuk.png[/img]
[b]Saudi Arabia[/b] - OvB
[quote]Government - Absolute Monarchy
Alignment - Leaning to NATO
International Opinion - Neutral
Economic Situation - Rich
Domestic Situation - Calm
Military Situation - Relatively inexperienced, subpar quality
Corruption - Moderate[/quote]
- A huge sum of money is donated to the Brotherhood of Bkerké from the Saudi government. Hardliners in the country are astonished at the donation, but keep their mouths shut when it comes to regional stability
- The Saudi military goes all out on reconstruction. Hundreds of American tanks are purchased, including the newly designed M60 Patton. However, much of the tanks are hand-me-downs due to the escalating conflict in Vietnam
- Fighter jets are purchased as well, coming from both the United States and the United Kingdom. The growth of the Saudi’s military comes as a direct response to the growing conflict in Iraq
- Much of the Saudi military is mobilized and heads to the border with Iraq, keeping a watchful eye on the conflict as it unfolds. There are rumors of a Black Ops special unit referred to as “The Faceless”, but many deny its existence, including the Saudi military
- Growing tensions between hardcore supporters of the conservative Saudis and those for the centralist Persians become public in slanderous speeches between religious and community leaders in both countries. The Saudis attempt to squash this insubordination
- A program to construct large roads between the major cities begins. Looking to the American highway system, the Saudis attempt to mimic it, and begin laying out the plans for a new transportation route between cities like Mecca, Medina, Jeddah, Riyadh, etc.
- With the investments in infrastructure, the Saudis pour lots of money into turning Jeddah from coastal port city to a tourist attraction for western businessmen. Though there are fears over tensions in the region, the Saudis continue to campaign for Jeddah to become “The Barcelona of the East”
- With tensions in the region rising, the Saudi government prepares emergency food and supplies stockpiles, stating the stockpiles are to be used “If a severe emergency arises that threatens the stability in Saudi Arabia”
- Oil sales that have gone through the roof in recent months allow for the Saudis to spend heavily on making themselves a regional power. With Iraqi oil consumed by conflict, and the SADR/UAR exporting to socialist states, the oil-hungry nations of the west flock to the Saudis for the black gold
- With this, German engineers come to the university in Riyadh and help design a new drill for oil. This drill penetrates the earth faster and more efficiently, being able to go deep inside quickly and find the substance that the operators are looking for
- Efficient refining becomes an issue. Much of the money that the Saudis makes comes from the crude oil that they possess. Instead, European companies are offered to set up refineries in the nation, and their imported oil is then tariffed to the Saudis. Not only does this produce local jobs, it also allows the Saudis to enact a global bait-and-switch on monetary value of oil
- Competitors with the Saudis are sweating hard
[editline]2nd April 2015[/editline]
Apologies for poorly written aspects.
Having a busy day and I didn't want to disappoint with a delay
Meanwhile in Saudi Arabia:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON-7v4qnHP8[/media]
[editline]2nd April 2015[/editline]
Btw is anybody interested in a bit of diplomacy?
RIP socialist Iraq
[editline]2nd April 2015[/editline]
[QUOTE=Zillamaster55;47445433]
[editline]2nd April 2015[/editline]
Apologies for poorly written aspects.
Having a busy day and I didn't want to disappoint with a delay[/QUOTE]
Literally the only writing error I see is the very last line for The Brotherhood of Bkerké's turn.
[editline]2nd April 2015[/editline]
polandball when
[quote]- A program to construct large roads between the major cities begins. Looking to the American highway system, the Saudis attempt to mimic it, and begin laying out the plans for a new transportation route between cities like Mecca, Medina, Jeddah, Riyadh, etc.[/quote]
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqJDuZIcQ34[/media]
[editline]2nd April 2015[/editline]
[QUOTE=Deng;47445787]Meanwhile in Saudi Arabia:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON-7v4qnHP8[/media]
[editline]2nd April 2015[/editline]
Btw is anybody interested in a bit of diplomacy?[/QUOTE]
Meanwhile, In Iraq:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAzCU29y2-U[/media]
I'm just about ready to send my turn in. No rush to for everyone else, I just already knew what I was going to do and don't have much need for foreign diplomacy this turn.
i sent in my turn last night :V
i generally reply under an hour after the turn's posted but that doesn't mean they're any good
[QUOTE=lintz;47451231]i sent in my turn last night :V
i generally reply under an hour after the turn's posted but that doesn't mean they're any good[/QUOTE]
You should take time to talk to other players either by PM or Steamchat to see if you can make alliances or trade deals.
[B]Turns are due Monday[/B]
I require:
Scorpious
OvB
Griffster
Native
I have:
Deng
Lintz
Should be ready tonight.
Shalom!
Israel - Jin
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/wpTLWyp.jpg[/IMG]
[QUOTE=Jin;47451619]Shalom!
Israel - Jin
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/wpTLWyp.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
Add me on steam goy
[I]Oy vey.[/i]
[QUOTE=Native Hunter;47451644]Add me on steam goy[/QUOTE]
Added!
Six Day War now confirmed :v:
[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;47451871]Six Day War now confirmed :v:[/QUOTE]
:,(
[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;47451871]Six Day War now confirmed :v:[/QUOTE]
Lebanon has switched sides ! People of the Book unite !
Turn sent
Hopefully this all works out for me, else I may lose the game :v:
[t]http://i.imgur.com/2bqUwwt.png[/t]
I like how Saudi Arabia has the American sunglasses.
[editline]3rd April 2015[/editline]
Pssst, Israel
I sent you a steam request
[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;47452100]I like how Saudi Arabia has the American sunglasses.
[editline]3rd April 2015[/editline]
Pssst, Israel
I sent you a steam request[/QUOTE]
Aviators are official government issue.
Turn sent. Hopefully I can make more friends!
[img]http://i.imgur.com/PtLjFey.png[/img]
