The results from the first round are in. Photos of the first round will follow shortly today.
If you notice the names of ships and people and such, it’s because I’m playing with others and we’ve decided to start naming stuff
The United States (Peacetime Income 26)
Despite investing heavily in research (four research dice bought) the American scientists, headed by Tony Addison, failed their testings on new technology. While the American army reinforced the Panama Canal against anticipated attacks from South America, the US Pacific Navy, with its numbers increased by an additional battleship from the Atlantic fleet, the USS Carolina, began moving ships to Pearl Harbour and Manila. The Americans also bought a new tank division which was placed in Central US. Internationally, the United States refuses to get involved. No attempts at gaining influence or making alliances are made.
Russia (Peacetime Income 15)
Russians scientists (bought 3 research dice), compared to their American counterparts, were infinitely more successful, completing the Atomic Bomb technology and becoming the world’s first nuclear nation. This serves to heighten suspicion and fear amongst other nations. While Russian soldiers strengthened the border with China and the Eastern European Commonwealth, Moscow diplomats attempted to broker an alliance with the Japanese, but to no avail.
Germany (Peacetime Income 12)
German research teams also tried to follow in the Russian footsteps (bought 2 research dice), but, like the Americans failed. The German diplomat Hans Schmidt, however, successfully negotiated an alliance with the Commonwealth, prompting the movement of German units into Warsaw. Tensions between the three nations begin to rise.
Britain (Peacetime Income 12)
The first nation not to research, Britain, with the intent to preserve its vast empire, instead built a new factory (minor) in Hong Kong, the British’s Pacific pearl. Additionally, the Royal Navy, only second in size to the American fleet, set off on a trans-oceanic sail. The British battleship, the HMS Victory made for the Indian Ocean from Egypt, en-route to Hong Kong with escorting cruisers. Meanwhile, the battleship HMS Conquerer took Victory’s place as the resident capital ship in the Mediterranean, while the aircraft carrier Royal Oak sits at the sea’s gateway off the Gibraltar coastline.
China (Peacetime Income 11)
The first Chinese tank divisions are formed in Shanghai, as the vast Chinese infantry body form up in Shensi, Szechwan, and Hunan. Chinese troops also match the Russians on the western border as artillery and aircraft are sent to reinforce Manchuria.
France (Peacetime Income 9)
The French battleship Pierre makes for the Panama Canal for its journey to French Indochina. Relations between France and Britain, the two greatest imperialist powers, are tense as each attempts to maintain a show of strength against the other. The French also formed a new tank division in Normandy as well as moved tanks and infantry to the coastline.
Japan (Peacetime Income 7)
Japan, envious of the empires of Britain and France, chooses aggression and imperialism over diplomacy. Emboldened by the Russians, who Japanese diplomats have reopened negotiations with, Japan launches an undeclared attack against Shanghai. The Japanese navy bombard Chinese infantry divisions, and the tanks are destroyed by infantry, artillery, and aircraft. The Japanese also land unopposed in Shantung, reinforce Korea, and form their first tank division.
Indonesia (Peacetime Income 7)
To better their mobility and the defence of their islands, the Indonesian navy advocated for the construction of a new transport. Wariness of Japanese aggression begins to set in.
Eastern European Commonwealth (Peacetime Income 6)
Having heard of the talks between Russia and Japan, the Commonwealth now fears Russian aggression that may follow that of the Japanese. Strengthening their border with Russia, the Commonwealth trains a new tank division in Kyiv. The Polish cruiser ORP Grom also joins up with the German Navy for mutual defence.
India (Peacetime Income 5)
India has also joined the camp that fears aggression from Russia and Japan, strengthening the Burmese border and increasing artillery production in the Calcuttan factories. The cruiser INS Virat also boosts the defences of Malaya.
Italy (Peacetime Income 5)
Having been regarded as “the sick man of Europe”, Italy stands at the bottom of the European imperialist powers. Despite economic difficulties, Italy has maintained a powerful navy and reasonably sized armed forces. Now, there are talks amongst the Italian government to pull something against Britain. Currently though, Italy only moves its army to Tobruk and trains its artillerymen on new equipment
ANZAC (Peacetime Income 5)
After dropping a note to the Indonesians about an alliance, the Australians directed an infantry division to the island’s Northern Territory to defend against suspected Japanese attacks. Artillery is built in Sydney while the cruiser HMNZS Wellington takes up residence at the Queensland navy base.
Union of South American Nations (Peacetime Income 4)
Despite its name, UNASUR’s co-operation amongst its nation is lacking. When Chilean infantry divisions refuse to move to Peru, the Peruvians ignore orders to send their cruiser to the Brazilian navy base. However, Argentina, Brazil, and Venezuela manage tactical movements, with Brazilian soldiers reinforcing Venezuela and Argentinians take up the gap in Brazil. Additional artillery is constructed in Rio de Janeiro.
Canada (Peacetime Income 3)
Despite wishing to become more involved on an international scale, Canada’s armed forces are still too small to contribute. Therefore, Canada’s focus lies internally, training a new infantry division in Quebec and not pursuing any alliances at the time.
