The Federation has aquired spain and is now working on getting it back up and running by exporting food and weapons to it
Due to anarchy in Sweden, the UBR has decided to step in and send missions to Sweden. Due to the lack of a government, and the known friendliness of the UBR, we are met with little to no resistance occupying Sweden. The process of integration of Sweden into the UBR has begun.
The USSR, helpless now that it's in a state of civil war sends its thanks. The USSR is still trying to get India and SEU to calm down, with little success.
I designed a new flag for the UBR. Meanwhile, the integration of Sweden into the UBR is going smoothly. The Swedes are happy to be under a stable and happy government. [what year is it? can someone make a new map?]
The Caliphate, using the advantage of the fall of EFJ and the exposure of Italy takes the chance. The Caliphate decides to set a colony in Italy for Mediterranean control and resource wealth. Also, food! The Caliphate will colonize Italy for the time being, however, Caliphate colonies will only be in Sicily, and the heel and toe of Italy, the rest of the region will be relatively untouched, everything will relatively stay the same, except as a joint Caliphate - Italian government, Italy will keep everything, but the Caliphate has dominion over them and share of trade and resource. An army of 80,000 will seize Italy in 8 posts and it will become a Sunayyad Colony. OOC: Remember, Italy will eventually be divided up, I don't want to be too peaceful so in the near future I might spark a revolution in Italy so Sunayyad loses it. I propose we leave Germany and possibly France for Fallouthood, he deserves it the most, so no one take over Germany or France please until we have decided on what to do.
The fight in Japan is nowhere near over. In addition, SEU's goal is not to make Japan a colony. They loathe Japan, and will not ally with whom they percieve as monstrous savages. It is to ruin Japan so it can never rise again, to break the Rising Sun under a Black Tide. They will burn 5,000 years of heritage, for revenge. Evil? Yes. Overreacting? Yes. Undestandable? Yes.
Are you not going to annex it? I put it as the SEU because I was too lazy to do it later and assumed you would annex it anyway.
Myanmar, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Laos, Cambodia and Nepal have joined the USSR. Of note, they are all attacking various SEU targets due to the current Civil War. SEU has issued 4 orders to personnel that will invade Japan: Do not attack those who do not resist. Do not cause harm to those who are innocent. Do not destroy farms or poison wells. Destroy all traces of Japanese Culture and Industrialization. This is mandatory and the most important rule. Japanese Destroyers and SEU Destroyers Clash in the East Sea/Sea of Japan. The SEU destroyers vastly outclass their Japanese Counterparts, and Japan's Naval Capabiltiy is slowly drained. Meanwhile, work has begun on a monstrous kind of Battleship, the Yi Sun-Shin-Class. Research confirms it takes up two of the 105,000 ton docks, and that it has 12 18-inch guns for its armament.
The CNE starts putting their army through more rigorous training. They put one of their top officers in charge, Michael Barker, a WWI veteran. They also make anyone from the age of 18-32 be in the army or work in a military factory. More than 40% of the factories in the CNE are military factories. This is protect the citizens of the CNE from wars or invasions. Also, the CNE boosts defenses around the coasts by putting more of their ships around their countries. In other news the CNE's economy is failing because of communism. More than 35% are unemployed or homeless. Multiple revolts have started but most have been put down. Even some government officials suggest the CNE should adopt socialism instead of communism. This issue is major and government officials say the economy will fail in around 4 years.
As SEU's Battlefleet proceeds to sink most of the IJN's Battlefleet, the IJN deploys its secret weapons, Yamato, Musashi, Shinano, and the new 6 20.1 inch-gun armed Battleship Tokyo, all 4 of their fleet Carriers as well as several Destroyers. Sailing out to meet them is the best of the SEU, 4 Java-Class Battleships, 4 fleet carriers, 8 Heavy Cruisers and 12 Destroyers. This was a chaotic Battle, full of death. As Japan had tried to concentrate all of its available resources here, she was gambling everything to win. Spoiler Alert: She wins tactically, but operationally this battle dooms her. SEU's Battleships, having grown used to 18-inch gun superiority expected to be facing Battleships with 16-inch guns. This initial overconfidence led to Yamato landing 3 hits on one of the Java-Class Battleships, leading it to take on water and lose 3 knots of speed. Shinano proceeded to duel with Battleship Socialism and Heavy Cruiser Gyeongido, while a Battle raged in the skies for Air Dominance. At 72 minutes into the Battle, most of the SEU's escorting Destroyers had defeated their counterparts, and were attacking Shinano. The shells of the Heavy Cruisers and Destroyers proved ineffective against the titanic beasts, and they withdrew temporarily. 28 minutes later, one of the Javas was hit and blown up by a massive shell, the slowed one from earlier. A Shot from Tokyo. None of the SEU Battleships anticipated a 20-inch gun Battleship, and they redirected their objective to sinking the Aircraft Carriers. But the Aircraft Carriers were guarded by Battleships, and they needed to get through them. Shinano, pounded on by 18-inch shells and various torpedoes was vulnerable, and a well-timed 18-inch shell blew up both of her frontal turrets in a ammo locker explosion, rendering her helpless. She was attacked by Aircraft and sunk. However, Tokyo had not been idle. She aimed, and fired. Taking out one of the SEU Battleships' frontal turrets. 6 guns, gone out, just like that. She was hit by Aircraft and was rendered completely unable to fight. SEU, realizing they were outgunned signaled a retreat. Just then, the Battle in the Air shifted, towards SEU. They would retreat, but they would attack. Aircraft struck Musashi, undamaged until now. Heavy Cruisers and Destroyers attacked Tokyo in a surprise attack. This damaged both ships, Musashi more so. But the day was over, and SEU retreated.
The CNE starts an invasion of Germany. They hope to improve their economy after taking over Germany and take it over peacefully. This will also act as a military base once fully taken over. The CNE sends over 1 ship with 25,000 troops.This annexation will begin in 10 posts.
The USSR is desperately trying to get their two most powerful members to stop fighting with their entire factions in tow, but they are having no success whatsoever. They continuously bomb the other.
