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After the foundation of the German Democratic Republic on October 7th, 1949 and the introduction of the new national anthem one month later, the young country is now striving for international recognition.

January 7th, 1950
From this day on the DDR will have its own executive organ, an army to protect her borders against fascist and imperialist intruders. That organ will be the "Deutsche Grenzpolizei" (German border police).
The National Front has also said to work on the creation of a permanent force similar to the Red Army of the SSSR.

February 8th, 1950
An assembly of the provisional parliament, called "Volkskammer" (People´s chamber), has agreed on the foundation of a secret police. The so-called "Ministerium für Staatssicherheit" (Ministry of State Security), more commonly known as "StaSi", provides a dense network of spies among the population. In the near future it will develop into a fearsome institution, a symbol of the almighty state, an instrument of repression and espionage. Very similar to the Soviet NKVD, it will be among the best intelligence networks in the world.
The headquarters are to be set up in Leipzig, Saxony.

Another point that was agreed on was the better involvement of the youth in affairs of politics and economics. Especially the Party-controlled mass-organization "Freie Deutsche Jugend" (Free German youth), referred to by the acronym FDJ, will play a central role in rebuilding the country after years of war and occupation.
The FDJ controls the distribution of degrees, the allocation of the few places at the universities and the job allocation.
Though membership isn´t compulsory, it opens many doors that otherwise would be locked.
So the Party gains more and more power over the people...

ORDERS
- increase Espionage/Secret Police (will rise further during the next years)
- reduce discontent (Youth´s power and eagerness used by the party to solidate the state, plus counter-revolutionaries aren´t treated softly!)
- set army level to "Tiny"

	17-07-2004 17:35									#32
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Foolish: What´s the time progress like? For that period it should be broken down to at least half-year turns, for especially in the newly formed countries so much was going on.

Also, what time do our orders cover now? I got it that we now have (last update time) 1.1.1950, so the stats represent that date. I´m asking because the DDR army was founded in January 1950, so I don´t know whether I should create it now or whether it´s already present

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6 months/turn.

You'll get an army this update.

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Can I take USA?

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update tomorrow

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January through June 1950

Poloxia
Poloxia’s Government has initiated efforts to improve sanitation and the availability of light manufactured goods. Their propaganda department has also gone to particularly creative lengths.

East Germany
The “German border police” army force has been created by East Germany for its defense. A “Ministry of State Security” has also been fashioned to ensure, if not loyalty, then at least compliance from the population. Its ranks are growing in numbers and skill, and it gleefully prepares to terrorize all and any people suspected of going against the will of the Communist Party leaders, though no major incidents have as yet occurred. On the (somewhat) friendlier face of East German affairs, the FDJ (“Free German Youth”) program now controls many facets of civilian advancement, attempting to address the postwar needs of the state and providing yet another incentive to state in the Communist Party’s favor.

Yugoslavia
Tito remains firmly in control of the country, but has recently let administrative regions function more by themselves in attending to their own matters.

Finland
The Paasikivi Administration has declared a Neutrality Policy for Finland. So far both sides have respected this policy. This makes Finland a suitable site for the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in 1952. In addition the country is rebuilding what’s left of the war damage and expanding housing and schooling in needy areas. All these prospects have raised the spirits of the Finns and they are in general applying themselves industriously to the goals they have set for themselves.

Israel
The State of Israel begins the construction of a series of fortifications around their borders, to be connected into a strong wall. Many Israelis see this as a positive step for the security of their fledgling state.

China
The Chinese Government has reduced the tax burden on agriculture in order to provide relief for the peasants. This has eased their difficulties a little, but the shattered agricultural system is unproductive and in many areas food is scarce.
The industrial sector has received a lot of attention, with workers and factories being organized to increase heavy industrial output. The plan is moving forward, but with capital and existing industrial capacity lacking, progress will be slow. Schools and technical institutes are being founded, with planners hoping to see positive results within a few years. Modernizing rural areas is proving especially difficult. The extensive task of re-unifying the country and rooting out dissidents and adversaries is proceeding apace with the expansion of the Communist Party’s spy network.

Australia
Australian shipyards are operating at full capacity as the government has commissioned the construction of new combat ships. Some civilians question the pertinence of this, as the navy seems pretty close to its full strength as it is, but others support the policy as a safety measure in increasingly tense times.

USA
Due to a political deadlock in both the House and Senate, not much legislation has been enacted in the last 6 months.

Other News
North Korea invades South Korea! The fighting has been going on for less than a week, but already the North, with superior weapons, equipment, and logistical support (which some say has been bolstered by the Soviets) are advancing quickly and easily defeating the limited resistance that the South is barely able to field. North Korean soldiers and tanks are at this very moment passing through the outlying districts of Seoul. The United Nations is discussing the issue, but so far no consensus has been reached.

	19-07-2004 07:43									#38
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June 1957

Cuba- laurentius
Army:Infinitesimal
Navy: Infinitesimal
Air Force: Infinitesimal
Military Effectiveness: Embarrassing
Espionage/Secret Police: Basic
Common Living Conditions: Squalid
Economy: Backwards
Discontent: Some
Tech Level: very lagging
Manufacturing Base: Scattered
Nuclear Arsenal: NA
Nuclear Range: NA
Government/Society: United States puppet regime


Finland (Baltic League)- Pave
Army: Medium
Navy: Medium
Air Force: Medium
Military Effectiveness: Average
Espionage/Secret Police: Basic
Common Living Conditions: Good
Economy: Good
Discontent: Insignificant
Tech Level: parity
Manufacturing Base: Varied
Nuclear Arsenal: NA
Nuclear Range: NA
Government/Society: Mixed Market Republic


Poland (Oder S.R.)-
Army: Small
Navy: Tiny
Air Force: Infinitesimal
Military Effectiveness: Average
Espionage/Secret Police: Adequate
Common Living Conditions: Poor
Economy: Poor
Discontent: Minor
Tech Level: not quite Parity
Manufacturing Base: Limited
Nuclear Arsenal: NA
Nuclear Range: NA
Government/Society: Independent Communist Control

Ukraine/Byelorussia (Dnepr Confederation)-
Army: Small
Navy: Infinitesimal
Air Force: Infinitesimal
Military Effectiveness: Poor
Espionage/Secret Police: Basic
Common Living Conditions: Poor
Economy: Poor
Discontent: Minor
Tech Level: not Parity
Manufacturing Base: Limited
Nuclear Arsenal: few
Nuclear Range: local
Government/Society: Independent Communist Control


South Africa
Army: Medium
Navy: Small
Air Force: Small
Military Effectiveness: Average
Espionage/Secret Police: Basic
Common Living Conditions: Poor
Economy: Average
Discontent: Significant
Tech Level: Parity
Manufacturing Base: Varied
Nuclear Arsenal: NA
Nuclear Range: NA
Government/Society: Market Apartheid Parliamentary


Pakistan
Army: Medium
Navy: Medium
Air Force: Medium
Military Effectiveness: Average
Espionage/Secret Police: Basic
Common Living Conditions: Poor
Economy: Poor
Discontent: Some
Tech Level: Lagging
Manufacturing Base: Limited+
Nuclear Arsenal: NA
Nuclear Range: NA
Government/Society: Islamic/Military Coalition Rule


China-
Army: Very Large
Navy: Medium
Air Force: Medium
Military Effectiveness: Average
Espionage/Secret Police: Professional
Common Living Conditions: Average with large pockets of poor+
Economy: Struggling
Discontent: Significant
Tech Level: nearing parity
Manufacturing Base: Sufficient
Nuclear Arsenal: few
Nuclear Range: local
Government/Society: Communist Bureaucracy


Australia- Easthaven I
Army: Small
Navy: Medium
Air Force: Small
Military Effectiveness: Average
Espionage/Secret Police: Basic
Common Living Conditions: Average
Economy: Struggling
Discontent: Minor
Tech Level: Parity
Manufacturing Base: Varied
Nuclear Arsenal: NA
Nuclear Range: NA
Government/Society: Republic


Canada
Army: Medium
Navy: Small
Air Force: Small
Military Effectiveness: Average
Espionage/Secret Police: Basic
Common Living Conditions: Average
Economy: Struggling
Discontent: Minor
Tech Level: Parity
Manufacturing Base: Sufficient
Nuclear Arsenal: NA
Nuclear Range: NA
Government/Society: Republic


India
Army: Large
Navy: Medium
Air Force: Medium
Military Effectiveness: Average
Espionage/Secret Police: Adequate
Common Living Conditions: Poor
Economy: Poor
Discontent: Some
Tech Level: Parity
Manufacturing Base: Varied
Nuclear Arsenal: NA
Nuclear Range: NA
Government/Society: Mixed Market Parliamentary


Yugoslavia- Illuminatus
Army: Medium
Navy: Small
Air Force: Infinitesimal
Military Effectiveness: Poor
Espionage/Secret Police: Adequate
Common Living Conditions: Poor
Economy: Poor
Discontent: Minor
Tech Level: parity
Manufacturing Base: Scattered
Nuclear Arsenal: NA
Nuclear Range: NA
Government/Society: Communist Control, socialized economy,


Egypt- 1889
Army: Large
Navy: Medium
Air Force: Medium
Military Effectiveness: Average
Espionage/Secret Police: Adequate
Common Living Conditions: Average
Economy: Struggling
Discontent: Some
Tech Level: nearing parity
Manufacturing Base: Limited
Nuclear Arsenal: NA
Nuclear Range: NA
Government/Society: Parliamentary Monarchy


Israel-
Army: Medium
Navy: Infinitesimal
Air Force: Tiny
Military Effectiveness: Good
Espionage/Secret Police: Adequate
Common Living Conditions: Average
Economy: Average-
Discontent: Some, polarized
Tech Level: Parity
Manufacturing Base: Scattered
Nuclear Arsenal: SECRET: Few
Nuclear Range: SECRET: Local
Government/Society: Parliamentary Mixed Economy


Germany- Micha
Army: Medium
Navy: Infinitesimal
Air Force: Infinitesimal
Military Effectiveness: Average
Espionage/Secret Police: Professional
Common Living Conditions: Squalid
Economy: Backwards
Discontent: Some
Tech Level: Lagging
Manufacturing Base: Inadequate
Nuclear Arsenal: NA
Nuclear Range: NA
Government/Society: Socialist Party Dictatorship


France
Army: Small
Navy: Medium
Air Force: Small
Military Effectiveness: Average
Espionage/Secret Police: Basic
Common Living Conditions: Poor
Economy: Poor
Discontent: Some,
Tech Level: Parity
Manufacturing Base: Limited
Nuclear Arsenal: few
Nuclear Range: local
Government/Society: Unitary Republic


Great Britain- Jack_www
Army: Medium
Navy: Medium
Air Force: Medium
Military Effectiveness: Average
Espionage/Secret Police: Adequate
Common Living Conditions: Poor
Economy: Poor
Discontent: Some
Tech Level: Parity
Manufacturing Base: Limited
Nuclear Arsenal: few
Nuclear Range: local
Government/Society: Mixed Market Parliamentary


USA- Nuclear Master
Army: Large
Navy: Medium
Air Force: Medium
Military Effectiveness: Average
Espionage/Secret Police: Professional
Common Living Conditions: Average
Economy: Average
Discontent: Some
Tech Level: Parity
Manufacturing Base: Plentiful
Nuclear Arsenal: few
Nuclear Range: local
Government/Society: Capitalist Federative Democracy.


USSR- Sheep
Army: Medium
Navy: Small
Air Force: Small
Military Effectiveness: Average
Espionage/Secret Police: Professional
Common Living Conditions: Squalid
Economy: Backwards
Discontent: Some
Tech Level: near parity
Manufacturing Base: varied
Nuclear Arsenal: few
Nuclear Range: local

Mexico- bipolarbear
Army: Small
Navy: Small
Air Force: Small
Military Effectiveness: Average
Espionage/Secret Police: Basic
Common Living Conditions: Poor
Economy: Struggling
Discontent: Minor
Tech Level: near Parity
Manufacturing Base: inadequate
Nuclear Arsenal: NA
Nuclear Range: NA
Government/Society: Federal mixed-market state


Japan-
Army:Small
Navy: Infinitesimal
Air Force: Infinitesimal
Military Effectiveness: Poor
Espionage/Secret Police: Limited
Common Living Conditions: Poor
Economy: Struggling
Discontent: Minor
Tech Level: parity
Manufacturing Base: Inadequate
Nuclear Arsenal: NA
Nuclear Range: NA
Government/Society: Constitutional Parliamentary Monarchy


Pacific Coalition (SE Asia)-
Army:Small
Navy: Small
Air Force: Infinitesimal
Military Effectiveness: Poor
Espionage/Secret Police: Limited
Common Living Conditions: Poor
Economy: Struggling
Discontent: Minor
Tech Level: lagging
Manufacturing Base: Inadequate
Nuclear Arsenal: NA
Nuclear Range: NA
Government/Society: Loose coalition, externally guided by US, Australia, New Zealand, Japan


Question for you guys:

How well do you like the map? Would you like me to do a bigger one from now on?

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	19-07-2004 07:56									#39
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Could you show a zoomed-in map of the Mideast? I don't know what territory Israel occupied at the time.

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Basically the same as now, minus the West Bank and Gaza

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	19-07-2004 15:42									#41
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Nice foolish, thank you!

I´d like to point out that DDR officials always resisted being called "Communists". The state rather proclaimed "Socialism".
It´s not a big difference in meaning, but a huge one in morale and propaganda effects. Please use "Socialist" when referring to DDR, thanks

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Lieutenant Steve/Frenchy holds a cabinet meeting:

"Lieutenant Steve, zees dishwasher is a uzefull applianz"

"Frenchy! It will put hard-working polka-loving Poloxians out of work!"

"Dont you zee? We turn the deesh washeeng factoree into a deesh washer factoree!"

"No Frenchy that's a bad idea!"

"EET eez a good one, you just have zee bad 'aircut no?"

"Frenchy! You're DEAD!"

With that, Lieutenant Steve drew his sidearm, and shot Frenchy in the head.

-----
Poloxia national news: Lieutenant Steve was shot today in a brave test to determine whether or not there is a Hell. If there is, Poloxia is certain that the Canadian Premier will someday meet him there. The wherabouts of Frenchy are unknown.

Mike Cyzinski has been named the New Chairman of Poloxia. He promises no radio addresses where he attempts to be funny.

Production changed in factories from washing dishes to Dishwashers. All dishes from the old system are being handled by the first 8 units off the line. The workers were proud that their machine outperformed the American unit, and have put in a request to Chairman Cyzinski that Poloxia refer to itself as the dishwasher capitol of the free world.

The chairman was still considering that self-reference when he decided to put an offer of trade out to all other nations looking for an alternative to shoddy American dishwashers.


----

Orders
((Icarus, you pick whether the machines are actually better or just excellent propaganda))

Economy continues to improve with factory retooling

People are less discontent with the Government, and are beginning to develop a loyalty to Poland, rallying around their leader's death.

Still don't like Canadians so much.

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August 9th, 1950
A remarkable day for the young nation, as the People´s chamber passed the "General electoral law". The equal, direct and secret elections will ensure a fair appointment of the leadership based on proportional representation. (At least this was the official text. Soon it became apparent, that almost 99% of all citizens usually "vote" for the Socialist Unity Party of Germany, including the almost 5% dissidents... strange, no? )

September 6th, 1950
Law of city rebuilding passed! The People´s chamber agreed on a program that favours the industrial centres of Chemnitz, Dessau, Dresden , Leipzig, Magdeburg, Nordhausen, Rostock and Wismar when it comes to rebuilding. This will boost the industrial capacity of the state, though many other towns will have to wait for help a bit longer...

September 27th, 1950
From this day on the women of the country, especially mothers, will enjoy absolutely equal rights in the society as men do. One focus is the protection and support of mothership as well as the promotion of women in industry.
This is seen as one of the best progresses made by communist countries during the 20th century, leaving all of the Western societies far behind in terms of equality and emancipation.

December 15th, 1950
A further step of the promised "Socialism" was the introduction of a general compulsory education of eight years. Following that the young people will have to pick up a vocational training or attend an EOS ("Erweiterte Oberschule", high school) for another four years.
Later it would become quite common for young men to be drafted into the military right after finishing school, more or less voluntarily

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Yugoslavia marches on!

Marshall Josip Broz Tito denounces any rumours about not paying attention to the country on annual Communist Party meeting.

Hunt for informbiro agents continues:

Discontent in country decreases rapidly, as the Secret Police continues to hunt down any Informbiro agents. Everyone suspicious of collaboration with Informbiro is also arrested, as well as any potential capitalist sympathizers. Communist Party of Yugoslavia continues to defy Stalin's will claiming his vision of communism is wrongs, and that Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia will pursue it's own vision of socialist utopia. Claims that a lot of innocent people are arrested are false, claims Tito. Each suspects is quickly set on trial and sent to reeducation camps. Some say that police effectiveness is increasing, but it remains the same for now.

Glory of socialism!

Tito puts every effort in state to rebuild country after long and terrible war. Railroads are being built all across the country, fields are being watered, and large construction efforts are being undertaken. People of Yugoslavia are ecstatic about this road to prosperity! Party predicts slow increase in manafacturing base during the next five years, following this trend.

Economy does well, Party claims

Party disproves any claims that economy in Yugoslavia is simply terrible. Foreign analyists forget the fact that glorious peoples of Yugoslavia do not need expensive capitalist opiates in form of unneccesary luxuries. Economy will increase slowly, during this decade, but only with help of foreign loans.

People's army is glorious, needs no additional funding

Despite the growing threat from Stalin, Marshal Tito claims that we do not need to increase our army. "Albeit small and poor in numbers and equipment compared to others, our army has spirit and courage. We drove the Germans away, defeating most fearsome army possible, due to vast number of heroic acts, and any our possible enemy must remember, while it can conquer us and occupy us, we will fight himr everywhere - in streets, fields, our hearts. It will be forced to withdraw as once Germans did, because our spirit is strong." *applause*
Party does not increase army size or funding in any way.

Living conditions adequate, says Party

Even as living conditions have not improved, Party claims that soon the ideals of socialism will increase that too, but not in the near future. Working spirit of the people will create better living conditions one day, but now, we must concentrate on greater goals, like economic revival. People must remember that we are swiftly eliminating unemployement with public works, and our industries shall gradually increase to employ more and more workers. Than, the conditions shall start improving along with the glory of the worker.

---

Diplomacy:

Relations with Stalin remain to be very hostile, with Stalin making subtle threats with Red Army and using Informbiro to accuse FPRY of abandoning communist path. Yugoslavia continues to ignore him and arrest each Informbiro member.

SECRET -Yugoslavia contines secret talk about defense pact with Greece and Turkey- called the Balkan defense pact. Initial reactions from these countries are reluctant, but positive. SECRET

Yugoslavia sends a formal request to UN to cede both A and B occupation zones to Yugoslavia. "It is our right to have these areas back in control of Yugoslavia, after so many years of Italian rule. Suffering endured during WW2 must now be repaid."

Yugoslavia takes neutral stance in matters of Korean war

SECRET - Tito secretly meets western ambassadors on the island of Brijuni near Yugoslav coast. Tito subtly shows that Yugoslavia does not consider itself a member of the Eastern Block and considers itself neutral. If West shows interest in Yugoslav matters in diplomacy (ceding both occupation zones to Yugoslavia and sending economic help in form of loans and equipment), Yugoslavia might reconsider its status as neutral and join the western cause. - SECRET

Yugoslavia sends request for loans to USA, Britain, Australia, Canada, citing the neccesity for economic recovery.

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Orders (if you haven't realised them them from previous text already): -Start slow increase of manafacturing base (it will experience growth towards Limited but not reach it with continuous growth for at least next 5-10 years without help).
-Secret police receives a small increase in effectiveness.
-Discontenet decreases significantly
-Army the same
-Economy experiences the same growth as the previous turn, no major changes experienced
-living conditions decrease sligthly (redirection of materials towards industrialisation)
Note: I am not sure, but occupation zones are invisible on current world map. Should I post a larger picture of that particular area?

	19-07-2004 21:07									#45
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quote: It´s not a big difference in meaning, but a huge one in morale and propaganda effects. Please use "Socialist" when referring to DDR, thanks

sure

quote: Note: I am not sure, but occupation zones are invisible on current world map. Should I post a larger picture of that particular area?

You can if you want to, but I don't think it will change the map any. Due to oversight on my part, the map shows more or less (as far as its limited accuracy will allow) Yugoslavia's boundaries from the 80s.

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quote: Originally posted by foolish_icarus You can if you want to, but I don't think it will change the map any. Due to oversight on my part, the map shows more or less (as far as its limited accuracy will allow) Yugoslavia's boundaries from the 80s.

I know, but I think most of others have no idea about what occupation zones I am speaking. Map is good for the purpose.

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Update tomorrow. (updates will generally be every two days)

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January 1st:

Israel's New Year's Resolution

Israel has partly mobilized its military reserves, augmenting its current forces. New training initiatives have been announced, although no specifics have been released. The Knesset also voted to increase investment in the defense industry, focusing partly on munitions manufacturing and other infrastructure necessary to support continued military operations, and partly in R&D. Vague rumors about a nuclear program have elicited "no comment" from Israeli officials.

February 27th:

Israel Denies Egyptian Allegations

Israel denied today Egyptian allegations of incursions into its territory, which had caused significant recent tension between the two countries. Israel claimed that the troop movements along the border were "training maneuvers" and that no hostilities are intended. When asked if and for how long the maneuvers would continue, Israeli officials had "no comment".

April 3rd:

Hostilities Break Out Along Egypt-Israel Border!

According to Isreali officials, Egyptian soldiers opened fire on Israeli troops engaged in training maneuvers on the Israeli side of the border. Egyptian officials claim the reverse. While the Israeli Foreign Ministry is scrambling to prevent a full-scale war, there is strong support in the Knesset for offensive operations into the Sinai desert.

Orders: Army size, effectiveness get boosts, as well as manufacturing base and tech. Overall discontent rises with the increased taxes, and the economy fluctuates unpredictably, on one hand boosted by the increased investment and on the other damaged by the higher taxes.

EDIT: I realized the dates are off. Just add six months to each, and ignore the "New Year" thing

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August 23rd

The goverment accepts the resolution for sponsoring several industries. These are wood, paper, and metal industries. Sponsoring includes building new factories and repairing old, and buying new machines. The reason of this is to speed up the paying the reparations USSR commanded after the Continatuanal War.

Orders:
Slowly improve wood/paper and metal industry to speed up the paying of the war reparation to USSR.

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	20-07-2004 16:33									#50
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Could everyone please use his/her country name as title? Thanks...

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Hmmm, where is NM?

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It probably has to do with the number of forum games he's hosting currently

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I would like to take Cuba. Since its 1950 I, Fidel have just taken over the island and would like to closen my ties with the mighty USSR, also clear out some jungle to the future silos(wheat, missiles, who knows )


I have been away for 2 weeks so I'm sorry I join this late, also I'm leaving for a week again tonight so you wont be hearingabout me in at least a week.

	21-07-2004 17:09									#54
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Why not take over the USSR? It's still missing.

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because tass will take it (leaving in one hour)

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Fare well, lauri!

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Agriculture: research is underway to investigate the best use of various sort of soils and environs, from planting trees (either for wood, for fruit, or for retention of top soil and water) to planting other cash crops (cocoa, flowers, etc.) instead of planting cereals. Methods of enriching soils and increase yields (e.g. rotations, planting cereals with soy beans, etc.) are also being studied. A research institute specifically for increasing the yield of rice is established.

Industries: It is decided that existing industries, such as those in Manchuria, will be updated for more modern technology. Negotiations with the USSR is underway to acquire more modern equipment and/or technology for production.

Villages: Farmers are permitted to retain a larger plot of land where they can plant crops for themselves to be sold on the free markets instead of to the country at a fixed price. They are further permitted to increase the number of chickens and pigs they can keep.

City development: It is decided that SE coastal areas will be developed first.

International affairs: the development on the Korean peninsula is constantly monitored. Formal diplomatic relationships are being sought with various Third World countries, esp. those in the Non-Allied Movement, and other communist countries including the DDR and Yugoslavia. A propaganda war has been started at Taiwan (ROC).

Transportation: constructions of various railways are currently being considered and planned.

Intelligence/counterintelligence: other than the usual watch for counter-revolutionaries and foreign agents, Fujian province (nearest to Taiwan) is on the look out for Taiwan spies. We of course are trying to establish our own in the rogue province.

Research: foreign Chinese researchers are being contacted secretly to see if they wish to come back and help their motherland.

Army: a slow buildup in the area near Korea.

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quote: Villages: Farmers are permitted to retain a larger plot of land where they can plant crops for themselves to be sold on the free markets instead of to the country at a fixed price. They are further permitted to increase the number of chickens and pigs they can keep.

UR implements capitalist reforms...

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So far as I know, Tass isn't coming.

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July through December 1950

Poloxia
Poloxians mourn the loss of their brave leader Steve and also hope for the return of Frenchy. Meanwhile Mike Cyzinski has taken over, and while citizens do not feel as connected to him as they did to Steve and Frenchy, they respect his visionary goal of making Poloxia the dishwasher capital of the “free” world, and increasing income by exporting these finely engineered and cheerfully colored machines.

East Germany
The General Electoral Law ensures democracy, and, as a testament to its justness and effectiveness, has faithfully passed on the wishes of the valorous German workers in favor of the Socialist Party. Almost unanimously, in fact. Well, give the people what they want
A rebuilding policy has been set, heavily favoring certain major population and industrial centers for rebuilding, leaving the rest of the country with significantly less aid. Still, hopes are high that this targeted restructuring will provide the necessary impetus to eventually modernize the rest of the country as well.
East Germany’s policy on social and gender equality is remarkably progressive, even putting most Western nations to shame. The capitalist countries mostly scoff at the socialist policy to attain “equal miserableness”, and indeed poverty and what some would call bureaucratic oppression still abounds in East Germany, but the policy of equality is a major source of pride for the people of East Germany.

Yugoslavia
The Secret Police are cracking down hard on foreign agents and potential political adversaries, and a diplomatic rift has opened up between Yugoslavia and the USSR. Some wonder what role Yugoslavia will play on the world stage following this estrangement. (SECRET: Western nations are open to the idea of an alliance with Yugoslavia, but are skeptical about the Communist ideology. They will speak to the U.S. and hear its view.). Loans are being granted to Yugoslavia, though not many and at merely reasonable interest rates. Still, it helps, especially with the financial requirements of Yugoslavia’s new public works project, which provide employment, and, if conditions are favorable, will pave the way for modest economic improvement. Yugoslavia’s leadership is also confident about the state of the Armed Forces, citing Yugoslavian resilience and spirit as making expansions unnecessary.
The UN approves the transfer of the occupation zones back to Yugoslavian control, on condition of equal representation for the populace.

Finland
Targeted industrial investment is providing fairly steady growth for Finland, with increasing domestic and foreign consumption and government aid helping out several key industries, such as timber products and raw materials extractors and refiners.

Israel
Israel mobilizes and improves its military readiness, which is a good thing, because tensions with Egypt quickly erupted into open hostilities. Egypt, smarting from its recent defeat, has not yet launched an offensive, but things could quickly escalate into another all out war. Analysts worry that other Arab nations may also join in once again in attacking Israel.

China
Grand plans have been drawn up for a varied and large scale application of vegetation for commercial and preservation purposes, and the government is making good use of slave laborers the eager students of the reeducation program to provide the necessary labor.
Attempts are being made to upgrade and expand mechanical industries, and while the USSR is willing to supply older industrial equipment, much of which it acquired from Manchuria in the first place, up-to-date-equipment is much more difficult to acquire, so simple and robust industries--not efficient and advanced--are still the rule across almost all of China.
Labor and collectivization commissions have allowed a certain amount of private control in peasants’ agricultural efforts, which has given great benefits to those that are able to sell; but this has dampened their enthusiasm for the collective system, and collective-produced prices are less appealing. Not that most peasants have much of a choice in where they get their food.
The cities of the Southeast coastal region will soon receive attention for renovation.
Rail and transportation networks are being considered and planned. Some consider military application the first priority for where roads should be placed, some few believe the economic implications of transportation should be the deciding factor in placement.
Diplomatic efforts have opened up communications with various Second and Third World countries, although no conclusive accords have yet been reached.
One are of particularly active “diplomacy” is the Nationalist breakaway of Taiwan, where major efforts are underway to court the population back to China. Where agents are able to do their job undisturbed they often have a fair amount of success in creating sympathetic sentiments, but the Nationalist Government is cracking down hard on any Communist sympathizers, just as mainland China is on the lookout for Nationalists.
(SECRET: A few foreign Chinese researchers have returned, but so far most are difficult to come into contact with, and many do not wish to return.)
The military is moving up into the border areas with Korea.

Australia
The ships are beginning to roll out of those shipyards…While the rest of the continent, apparently under the organization of a man known only as Xen, throws one gigantic party. For 6 months. Many governments have sent official inquiries as to why none of the tourists there ever returned.

USA
The legislative roadblock continues, and there are indications that in the coming elections voters may decide to replace the apparently unproductive national legislators and executives.

Cuba
Fidel Castro and his revolutionaries have suddenly seized control of Cuba, and are seeking close ties with the USSR. Also, large, reinforced structures are reportedly in the early stages of construction in a few places around the island. For agricultural purposes, of course.

Other News

North Korea has finished conquering South Korea. The United Nations committed over 30 thousand soldiers to the South’s side, but without the US, were unable to arrive soon enough or in significant enough numbers to effect the outcome. Less than 20 thousand UN soldiers had landed before they had to be evacuated off the peninsula. There are still small bands of local and civilian resistance here and there in the South, but with the North’s powerful military right there to enforce their will, Korea has been reunited under the banner of the North.

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