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Vadia
War
At sea, the Vadian navy did not venture out of port. They did not give battle, only sending out surface raiders to maul any ship spotted out alone.
In the pocket, an entire corps was called up from reserve to smash the offensive. A perimeter was set up around the current gains, and they dug in. Then, after a bombardment, an attack was launched. With heavy losses, but some sort of miracle, the attack was successful as the Vadians began to regain ground.
Meanwhile, the Vadian emperor contacted the Cronian and Zodiac governments, announcing Vadia's willingness to begin negotiations of an honorable peace. Space_Kaiser IneedHealing
Throughout Vadia, more men flocked to the recruiting offices, the Army's numbers swelled as more and more people were called up.
ALong the Zodiac front, another counterattack was launched. With the vadian troops well rested from months spent on the defensive in their own territory, a small breakthrough was made in the south and part of the front line occupied.
ALong the front with Cronia, a huge artillery bombardment began along the central front. Vadian heavy howitzers targeted the rear line of trenches, cutting off reinforcements and supplies to the front. However, the attack came not there, but in the south, where, in the morning fog, thousands of Vadians with hundreds of the Vadians' tanks came streaming through. Once agian, the Vadians were well rested from their time spent on the back foot, and some gains were made.
Everywhere else, the orders were simple: hold the line. Any attacks were met with blistering machine gun fire and gas poured into no man's land.

 

[IneedHealing]

Expansion:

The Zodiac Empire has claimed yet another 3 provinces on Ascar


National Event:

The Military's research on larger multi-purpose artillery/flak guns have been completed.

The zodiac Empire's research on Magic-technology compatible weapons, enhancing their accuracy, firepower and penetration. Weapons development has been completed.
Research for a newer more better armoured tanks, better armoured vehicles and aircraft has been completed.
Along with it,the military's upgrade program for all of their rifles, including magitek rifles have been completed
The Military's research in magitek vehicles. Vehicles that are compatible with magic has been completed.
All Magitek weapons production will be finalized by the Kadath who have been asked for their approval of assistance in creating magic compatible weapons Karcen

Aircraft carrier trials are still undergoing. But, it seems as though the navy is still trying to find more efficient ways in catapult technology to ge ttheri navy planes airborne.

Research:

The Research for creating the world's first Elite Special Forces Operatives has begun, with the basic training, survival training has been completed. Now, the soldiers will undergo 2 years & 9 months of vicious advanced Magic and combat training under the guidance of Kadath instructors. Karcen
The Military's research on a new class of battleships. Research time 9 months
The S.D.W project has begun. Research time: 9 months


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War

The Battle hardened Zodiac Military was given a rest as the Zodaics prepared for their final operational push, dubbed. Objective 5. The Vadian forces attempting to break through would have realized that there was a bubble shielding every front, preventing artillery and bombs from penetrating and hitting the trenches. What was more apparent was that there were now magical machine soldiers manning the frontlines, as the vadians were quickly gunned down, the southern breakthrough, along with any gains quickly fell back into Zodiac Hands, with minimal Zodiac casualties.

Then came the order from Imperial High Command. The Final push into Vadia. The Bubbles supplied by Kadath advanced slowly, with legions of Automa magical soldiers, also supplied by Kadath, that advanced across every front, from Cronian, Casscadian, Reichian, and Zodiac. The Automas were good at protecting and shielding the soldiers on all fronts, as the Zodiacs continued to push forth with endless legions that were impervious to chemicals, and pistol rounds, and required multiple hits from rifles and machien guns to bring them down, as they overwhelmed the Vadian lines with their endless legions of troops, breaking through with the Zodiacs cleaning up the remaining resistance.
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Taking advantage of this, another offensive was initiated on the eastern front, which had grounded to a stalemate. But, the Zodiacs, with their protective bubble and automas leading the charge were able to advance deep inland.

An amphibious invasion was once again lunched late at night, with only automas, who were able to overwhelm the weakly defended areas of the coast and break out.


The Automas that were built in the hundreds of thousands and counting, along with the magical shield bubbles given by Kadath were essential.


Talks:

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With the Automas continuing their push deeper into Vadian territory, and with the near total annihilation of the vadian navy. The Grand Emperor has agreed to a meeting between all leaders in the besieged Vadian Capital. With him, he will bring the terms of surrender which all members of the INSD have agreed to.

 

[Space_Kaiser]

Croinian-Vadian War

The sudden Vadian counter attack in The Pocket caused heavy casualties for both sides. None the less however most of the line barely shifted, except for the area where the eastern coast is and the capitol city, the latter just narrowly. The capital of Vadia is still under intense artillery bombardment and aerial strikes every hour. Meanwhile on the central line things were looking worse for the exhausted Croinian troops. Four major offensives in The Standoff caused most to take a breather and relax, but this new Vadain offensive in the central line threatened the progress of Croinian troops. As such General Barwald ordered the southern theaters troops to make one last offensive as Vadian troops were demolished by Zodiac forces. Within a few days all of the remaining southern area of Vadia was fully occupied, bringing an end to the southern theater. Victory in the southern theater meant that ships would now be exposed on all sides, and they were. Swift artillery strikes and naval bombardments fired at all remaining Vadian ships in their harbors. Some sank in the action while others surrendered to INSD forces.

The northern theater was left unguarded so Croinian troops, now bolstered with tanks and fresh troops, initiated Operation Falle where they would make a push to flank Vadian forces assaulting the pocket in the east and would capture and swoop down further to flank the Vadian central line force. In a blitz-like fashion troops swiftly connected the Pocket and northern lines, while also capturing large portions of land in the north. As they did they swooped down and surrounded Vadian troops in the central line. Besieged on all sides General Barwald ordered a massive push from all sides to force the Vadian force to surrender. After hours and hours of heavy fighting, the last Vadian troop was killed/surrendered, securing the central line.

After news of recent gains by allied forces, during his meeting with the Zodiac emperor Enrich would stay with the emperor instead of continuing on his journey to met every leader in the INSD. He instead would travel with him to the Vadian capitol to negotiate peace.
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Republic of Croina

The republic gained three new provinces in Escana. Meanwhile new guns named the KBAR, Kesslar-Bahlo Automatic Rifle, were tested and would soon be put into service. Naval vessels were also being tested, with new ones to replace the current fleet after the war.

 

[IneedHealing]

The Gorez was undergoing repairs, and was expected to be completed within 2 months. When news did come of the Gorez's near demise, the Emperor initially held the information from the princesses. But, after some time, the Emperor decided that it was better to let the girls watch the battleship being towed to the dry-docks, along with other Imperial navy vessels. The Youngsters were distraught to see their friends who barely made it back. It broke them further to see many of the deceased crew being carried off in stretchers.

The one good thing that happened was that the surviving crew were more than happy to see the two princess once more.

Seeing how attached the crew and the princesses were made the Emperor very distressed. And so, the Emperor decided that Vadia should answer for the damage in the negotiations.
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Even as the Grand Emperor and the President of Cronia made their way to the Vadian Capital to negotiate peace. The Zodiac Military was under strict orders to not stop their campaign until the negotiations were over. Meaning that the Automas would continue to advance deeper and deeper into Vadian territory.

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The First of the new ZHMG-20 .50 calibre heavy machine guns were being fielded to military forces

It fires 450-600 rounds per minute and uses the .50 BMG rounds

Capable of piercing through lightly armoured tanks, vehicles, and aircraft. It is capable of shredding soldiers and infantrymen to pieces with it's large calibre bullets, and is the first Magitek gun to be produced by the Zodiac military, makign this Heavy machine gun magic compatible.

Along with it, a smaller variant called the ZHMG-19. A smaller barreled variant of the ZHMG-20, that can be carried by 1 infantryman and can serve as an alternative to the LMG. It has a rate of fire of 400-600 rounds a minute and is also one of the first Magitek guns, now issued to the Zodiac infantry.

With them, the Zodiacs have also created their first new tank models which will replace the light tanks. The tanks in question are labeled as medium tanks. And are outfitted with the first magitek engine, as well as magitek barrel.

 

[Kazami42]

Contact:
The death corps would continue fighting on the ships, having already captured by now 2 ships after effectively using their mage to great effect. However the larger vessel would be fired upon by the hostiles in an attempt to prevent it's capture. However, due to the ice witch being still alive the fighting still continued. After dispatching a portion of the ship's interior and blasting through some doors for infantry, she would be sent out to see what was happening. She discovered that the enemy had attempted to destroy or simply just scuttle the ship, but she would just freeze any holes from the outside. Since she couldn't effectively seal off the ship without some form of damage, and on the outside, she would simply just jump over the side and swim into the interior of the ship and freezing the damaged hull shut in the course of 10 minutes. She would then continue to swim through the stern and going through unnecessary pieces of armor to break into the engine room, and freezing whole anyone within and eventually make her way out and aid with clearing out the rest of the ship. On another ship currently being boarded, the crew had attempted to push back the vast hordes of heavily trained attackers from the celestial sea fleet. This only ended horribly for the enemy crew and at best while shooting some, they would just be wasting their bullets. As after some time had passed thinking, one of the infantry would consider the use of a meatshield but go against it. Simply just redirecting the ice witch to just send down electricity down the halls repeatedly, until the gun fire stopped and the enemy were dead, or friendly fire started to happen again. In the same time, the ironclads would see that the hostile capital ship had fired upon them, and in defense a bird was sent and a order to remove it's guns. This would occur, and several dozen shells wold be launched as the ship went faster to get slightly closer. The INS Victoria getting 45 ice shell hits on it's bigger guns, and freezing parts of the deck. The shells of course, after detonation would continue to freeze large portions of the ship around the blast. With some shells hitting the guns directly also freezing the entire left side of the gun, and a "line" going down the left side of the stern. Large patches of ice covering the deck of the stern, funnel, and the actual hull. With 3 shells hitting the lower portion of the ship's hull, and thus despite shells being ineffective if hitting water, since it hit the hull and detonated, the ice would continue downwards and in all directions of the blast after hitting slightly below the waterline. This would lead to ice going all the way down to the keel/beam. Afterwards, they would halt fire and proceed to stalk them continually as previously intended. Danzo Am Vya

Second contact:
[This part is late, so it will just be two parts in one post.]
Bob would pick up his rifle after they left, holster it around his shoulder with a strap, and then place his hands in the air while slowly backing away. Bob would return to the border normally after leaving and informing the border, but since the queen wasn't around, a temporary replacement would have to be found while afterwards said replacement would have to find some form of diplomat. Since the queen wasn't there and thus there was no access to anyone better, Jack Churchill was sent instead to act as a representative. Danzo

R&D:
The armor modernization was nearly complete and a new weapon was undergoing mass production.
A longer barreled version with longer range, built slightly bigger, and has better ammunition load and is also capable of being belt fed would also begin mass production.

Spoiler: The new weapon

[Prototype design without the actual bullet launching end.] there has been various research and prototypes upon machineguns, [Ignore the fact that I forgot that this was a side project and forgot it existed.] with various different designs and multiple barrels. There has been only been one design which fell under the category of recent militaristic demands, named the Emilia Maschinengewehr. [Emilia machine gun, or EMG.] The new weapon designed by the primarily german "Mauser Royal Arms" would have a mountable heavy variant, firing 800–900 rounds/min in sustained fire and carrying 50 rounds in a ammo box at a time, but could be linked to other belts for sustained fire. It could be given a bipod or tripod for different purposes, and had a range of 2,188 yds. The range being increased to 3,777 yds when given a tripod and telescopic sight, with maximum range for either variant being 5,140 yds. It has also been nicknamed as the marksman gun, heaven gun, angel gun, and even variation of the god - goddess gun for prototype testers given long range variants, and a new also developed lighter version with slightly more bullet spread would be fed by a drum carrying 47 to 97 rounds. This version would be easier to carry for infantry, but being less accurate. Both versions can be held with a "handlebar" on the top, or the multi-use handle closest to the lower drum infront of the grip despite being ill advised. It would have a maximum range of 3,500 yards with 880 of that actually being effective. The light version nicknamed the "Saint" could also be used as a mounted weapon. Both being mass produced, with the saint being more likely to be produced more.

Spoiler: The new armor

The new armor didn't really have to much improvement except for still remaining light but stronger. This was achieved with simple enchantment on the knee high mud boots, and the torso - helmet armor. Making it capable of surviving more direct hits from smaller firearms, but still weak against rifle bullet. This armor could survive one bullet from the Mauser at melee range before breaking apart, and becoming useless and injuring the soldier wearing it. The helmet is thicker with a entirely different design to showcase rank superiority. However, at long distances the helmet compared to the light version is extremely difficult to find any differences. The new armor added to the uniform would be smaller arm-pads going up to the shoulders, and thicker boots. Besides additional armor and modification of pre-existing armor, there would be no change whatsoever between the assault and scout versions.

The tank development process simply continued. Despite there being some successful test models that have still survived with 2 being refitted by entire reconstruction, there has been no orders as of yet. This is not only to be sure that finalized designs are superior and of the utmost quality in design, but also to review and consider. Due to the mark IV series and it's variants being the most successful despite having underpowered issues, 1,000 supply variants, 10,000 regular variants, and a considered order for 300 mark IV* and 100 mark IV**s would also be put in the air but temporarily held back to see if the design can be completed. A new engine would also be needed for these tanks to prevent their quick destruction upon the field or during tests, similar to how the final prototype IS-15 uses a stalin engine to move with greater agility and nearly flying through even the most hellish battlefield scenario in the empire. A training region which spans in the ruined lands near the hellendor desert region, used for artillery/howitzer/tank/mortar training and testing. In which 70% of the small area spanning for 200 kilometers being nothing but craters, tank corpses, varying sized trenches, and a massive array of 42MM batteries throughout to test tanks within. There of course has been casualties during testing with the majority simply just being severe wounds rather than outright death. Most tanks being destroyed primarily due to fires and other failures. With the rest being slow speeds, getting stuck in trenches, being obliterated, and or armor failing to withstand regular 42MM shells when circumstances and angle normally would of prevented it. Due to all the magical influence and destruction the area has withstood through the centuries, the land and some of the land surrounding the region is in a state of disrepair and a constant rain keeps the area muddy and difficult to traverse. With trenches having to be built slightly higher than the ground it is built in, or professional teams sent in for a month to clear all of the mud from the trenches and other undesirable locations. However some craters being turned into a form of quicksand from the constant mud and sinking of the area, and thus indirectly creating a great obstacle to use during vehicular testing. Despite all their faults, the mark IVs are highly regarded as superior weaponry than even the IS-15. This is because they so far are the only tank series which has actually crossed and made it near the third trench line out of 8, which is one of the largest trenches known in the empire's history, with some smaller underground tunnels which have been since sealed off when turned into a training location spanning all 200 kilometers. It is also one of three most heavily defended zones, and most tanks and early mark IIIs not even reaching the second line because of this. They also fail at times due to the range and distance of the third line compared to the second, in which it can "cover" the second line due to being considerably close to it. Due to all of this, a new generation of tanks were needed. Especially since the mark IV's armor should of easily of handled a measly 42MM, and a few dozen-thousand troops. Thus a new line of "mobile WMD" tanks were requested, to quote a military specialist in the matters of current military evolution
"A new line of these mobile fortresses of terror, far exceeding those of the seemingly weaker mark IV to cross the heavily fortified positions. Heavily armed and armored to survive the depths of hell itself, and to return home at all costs and cut down more of the enemy than they do them. Exceptions have been made for speed and use of experimental technologies, and we expect a new weapon in the coming months to breach the Benedict line." Thus the mark V was presented. There would be three variations of the mark V, and a side variant. One nicknamed elephant, another simply known as the K, and a smaller but still fitting vehicle which appears to be a thicker/bulkier and longer mark IV. All of which had immense size in their own respect, with the advanced mark IV simply being bigger slightly but primarily in length. This was to allow more room but it could also be done to fit a bigger engine within. As a example, a mock-engine was also placed within the tank to give a direct example.

2 out of the 3 examples displayed would have shown great promise, with the K essentially being capable of having a perfect balance of weapon systems and a large engine. The elephant having the ability to use it's own weight and track systems to unditch itself on rough ground. while also having two cannons in both the front and back. While the nameless tank would slightly have only a small amount but still more weapon systems upon it, be faster, and while still being armored it wouldn't be as perfect as the other examples shown. It's great ability would be it's length, but also having some form of agility with the regular stalin engine used. The Elephant was the only example shown which didn't immediately get the attention of review, as it was thought that shells could easily just pass through the frontal armor. All seemed tempting and the reviewing ministry of arms general Sergei Petlyakov had asked how long it would take to construct and field the tanks to perfect specification. The nameless tank was said to be capable of having one model created within 2 months using a reconstructed mark IV, the "K" could be constructed as the ultimate weapon most capable of crossing the trenches, but unlike the mark IV the developer was unsure about construction time exactly. The only answer given would be somewhere by the end of the year. The elephant having far less than the K, but having far more than the nameless tank being capable of being constructed within 6 months but estimated that mass production would be 2 every 3 months. The K would get 1 every 6 months, and the nameless and it's design could easily have about 4 -7 constructed every 3 months. The only guarantee and facts about quantity if accepted, being the nameless tank due to the general idea simply being to modify the size of existing tanks, with the only real major difference being in adding thicker armor. After consideration, Sergei simply allowed that all 3 have a fully functioning and built prototype. Months passing later, the refitted mark IV was changed accordingly and armored. Using a smaller version of the magic engine intended for use upon the INS Victoria. It was named the "hope" engine and used some designs from the stalin engine. The tank was sent into the fields of rubles, part of the "region" for vehicular and extreme military training. Since no more testing was happening today, it was safe to test the design here and 3 of the surviving prototypes previous tested throughout the program on unditch-backup. Despite being given permission especially by the ministry to use experimental technology, the developers were not quite sure how the engine would perform on the tank. But the creator had so much confidence in the design, that he brought along himself, his daughters, his wife, and his son to operate it. [Keep in mind that the navy project up until the new progression rules kicked in, even with the Victoria not actually being worked on, would still continue being developed. Thus the massive engine that was being built and also referenced in a engine post for modifying the Victoria, would mean that the engine was around 70 - 80% completed. Thus making a VERY scaled down version that can actually fit inside of ground vehicles would not be impossible. Also keep in mind that the Victoria isn't close to being completed. Although when she returns she can go back to constantly being worked on and through a few more posts or even years will be... And has been constantly worked on for a year+, and will soon have various engines of the same size just to move slowly, so imagine just taking a already existing engine and scaling it down through modification.]


In the field, there would simply just be a sight of what an apocalypse would look like on biblical scale. Tank corpses littering the first and second lines, craters of varying sizes and depths, mud as far as the eye can see along with constant heavy rain, dried blood of the penal-operators used for testing the tanks, some decaying or already skeletal remains that have yet or haven't been removed, and destroyed buildings and trenches along with that. During actual live simulation tests, massive inclines upwards and uneven soil, it makes sense that such clusterfucks of events and surroundings would easily break anyone especially with the unrestricted use of psycho shells also being added in. A few thousand troops would still remain here as guards, not meant to interfere with tank testing. They spent their time just playing cards, bets, and finding ways to entertain themselves or maintaining the trench systems. However from what was told by the original designers of the engine, it required a immense radiator despite having a smaller size nonetheless. Allowing the interior to have more space but depending on size of the engine and or vehicle, the radiator and engine size would need to be adjusted accordingly. Using the engine without a radiator would result in severe malfunctions, refusal of starting up, exploding, or creating a fire which cannot be put out by any currently known method except immense amounts of water, as the fire simply boils it all away and was why the engine was restricted primarily for naval use. It was also ill advised for ground testing and the designers even placed a demand, detailing not to use it for ground vehicles as explosive malfunctions would cause a splashing massive explosion. This was found out when one of the 3 engines exploded during operational tests after size enlargement, and created a explosion estimated to be worse than currently discovered possible. With the biggest explosion recorded being a struck down mark IV after a hit pierced straight through the front and detonated within the engine. [Imagine a 122MM He or even 155MM HE shell going off, depending on engine size and if it actually explodes abruptly.]

Sergeui had come to review the model's testing. "You are literally crazy. You do realize if this fails and something goes wrong, you are dead yes?" He asked. "This I have been aware of for 15 years. You will only see the greatest tank known to exist." He would then point out towards the field, which eventually just spanned to nothing but rough ground, endless mud, and eventually the third line. "Fuck your third line, I will get there and I have already prepared for my victory." The developer responded with a smile, Sergei just nodding his head. "Very well, let's see how far you will go." He said before walking to the side and pulling out binoculars. A nearby group of about 42 people having brought in with 20 being there to record the event in various amount of ways, 10 of which were to draw/paint the event soon after it's conclusion. "FOR SCIENCE!" He would immediately climb into the tank and begin to turn it on for the first time. His confidence being so high that he had written "Primo Victoria" Upon both sides of the tank. Implying that it will be the first to victory. After the tank was activated and confirmed operational, he and his daughters acting as the drivers would just show off the basics of the tank, the faster rotation and elevation on the sponsons and rotating the tank. The tank rotating itself around 180 degrees just took about below 1 minute, rather than the varying 4 - 7 minutes for other tanks.

Instead of going out into the open, the tank would be sent to the closest most highest inclined hill that would stop other tanks entirely. It would proceed to extremely slowly, but successfully, push itself up until eventually climbing it doing 5 KM/H in the process and going up to 42 KM/H when going down it. It would proceed at a stable topspeed of 35 KM/H through what was left of the flat ground past tank remains. The tank would continue and actually maintain 35 KM/H once the uneven and or jagged ground with slight inclines came around, and despite being slowed down to 15 KM/H the tank would easily cross the first trench line. It isn't too much of a achievement as it is a small trench, which isn't designed to be too deep nor wide unlike the second trench line. The no mans land between the two being filled with craters of various depths and widths, with a portion of them being filled with mud and mimicking quicksand. The tank slightly had a problem and correction change need, but it would maintain a speed of 20 - 25 KM/H during the session and would power through. The second trench was a "normal" trench. Far too wide for a smaller tank to cross besides maybe the IS-15M, and it not only had a large incline upwards but the trench itself also goes over the ground. The tank was reduced to 12 KM/H climbing up both inclines, but pass through as easily as the first but slower. It would easily regain it's speed going down a slight incline downwards, and regaining speed within the few seconds going down and easily avoiding in the deep trench down the incline. the tank continued onwards for 10 minutes at a topspeed of 25 KM/H, until reaching the vast fortress and defenses of the 3rd line. Towering heavy defenses and walls as far as the eye can see within the area, various ditches and gun emplacements counting up to 28, and other obstacles. It took 12 minutes just to get through half of it, and then another 5 minutes to cross the 3rd line. This was because the tank got temporarily stuck on some of the anti-tank traps at strange angles. Afterwards, and due to not fully filling up the engine, the tank simply died. However the creator, Joseph Kampri climbed out of the tank, grabbed a flag with a tank on it, and then planted the pole within the tank's top in a small hole and it started waving. The creator just stood there with his fists on his hips, and looking off to the distance in his victory pose. Not only was Sergei surprised, but so was the soldiers, the painters, and anyone else capable of seeing the flag. After tests were concluded, and the tank was literally dragged back to it's factory by other tanks and sometimes causing them to break down, 15,000 were ordered. In the same time, 42,000 IS-15s were ordered as well, with 20,000 being the IS-15M also created by Joseph, and a equal balance between male and female IS-15 variants but only after having their engines refitted.

Spoiler: The mark V "Dreadnought conqueror" Heavy tank

The A.N.G.E.L. Project would continue with production of equipment. The mass production order was completed and all that was left was creation of the new weapon. The gun itself was named "The dragon" categorized in short as the Mon. However, the bullets themselves are enchanted but dormant. When "activated" it does require a considerable amount of mana/power from a mage depending on skill to place into it to increase it's abilities. Some may even be able to specifically configure a bullet to current needs. While this design being the first ever technological design primarily technology based, with a slight magical addition primarily within and outside the barrel, and the barrel end. It is classified as a "semi-automatic rifle" and has a bigger ammo load than a regular Mauser. This weapon can now load in 10 rounds, and ammunition for the weapons have a painted white tip. This can vary between white, blue, and a combination of both. However, besides some slight length increase it changes absolutely nothing. For 3,000 models, it would take a considerable amount of time since the factories are busy with new WMDs and their newly announced super armor. It would be fully completed in around a year or more, but ammunition being fairly simple to produce from one of the empires dedicated ammunition factories, which also can serve as a ammunition stockpile.

Spoiler: The weapon

National events:
A new form of clothing and dresses were available in the empire. However, most of them could only be afforded by the richest citizens.

Exploration:
Further expansion revealed inhabitants on the continent. They were less technologically advanced but were left alone.

Expansion:

Expansion and observation would continue. It was confirmed that life could indeed exist in some way, and thus colonists were sent in. In the same time, the russians paid off use of naval vessels from riverside. They would use 2 ships to send 100 people to the far east. This would lead to the russians finding and then colonizing one of the small islands, and begin sending the ships back for supplies to create a research base. It however would remain secret. ​

 

[Space_Kaiser]

Zetraz, Zodiac Empire

As the devastating blow to Vadian forces was dealt and with the naval victory in the south, Croinian ships that were able were to resupply in the Zodiac Empire and deploy to the western seas to begin a new naval campaign this time with Admiral Justus leading the navy. In Zetraz the captains of the three Croinain battleships present at Rye escorted the crew to the waiting emperor and princesses. They exchanged handshakes, some even gave a quick hug, with the captain and surviving crew members of the ship. They then looked at the emperor, the princesses, and then the president of their country with surprise that he was present. They saluted all four of them while giving a quick smile to the princesses who were visibly showing joy at the Gorez's return.
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[Dominus Regum]

Cat nation:
It wasn't known whatever the noise said, but in return a small bird on the ship was sent with a small piece of paper written in german. It simply read:
"The Reich" Dominus Regum ​

It was unknown the language, as the only German speaking man in the Union was miles away, aboard a sailing vessel called the "Katariah", so the Union simply sent back (with the bird) a map of the Union, and the Union flag, along with "You are in the Khajiit Union's territorial waters. Whatever the Riech is, do you understand us?"

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[Kazami42]

Cat nation:
After the bird was returned, it just had a map and a flag. It also had untranslatable text written onto it. "What the hell does this mean?" A crewman said confused, the captain being nearby simply shrugged in response. The same bird was just sent back with a small note asking "do you speak german" and nothing else. Dominus Regum ​

 

[Danzo]

Latvya Ship

“Oh, that was a call for help...I mean we can try I guess. The best solution will be to sink your ships. We’ll sink this ship and take the people to a place where they can get taken back home. However, know we can only save twenty of you.. If you agree send up a flare. If you do not then there's not much else I can do.” After telling them that Leves turned to face the steam wall as, Leves’ head appeared. This Leves had used universal translation magic to tell the two fleets that a deal was struck that would give the reversing fleet a ten day Grace period. After saying that his face left the wall while it looked like the wall slowly
faded. “Well, make your choice and send up a flare if you agree.” Leves after saying that left with Pahu Blue to meet up with the others by the councillor. Am Vya




Shared Border

A diplomat team was sent out to the border where they waited on this new country to show up. Kazami42

Leves Council Chamber

Nuntitus was having the time of his life. He was altering and messing with the blueprints he received from the Zodiacs. He had so far made a new ship that he calls the Pahū Kapa Kila Moku. It was a heavily armored cruiser with two naval guns on each side. There were also two broadside areas for mages to cast spells at enemy ships. The area was reinforced more so than the rest of the ship. It also came equipped Kadath crystals filled mana for recharging when low on mana. Each side had enough room for three mages and nine crystals. Next, he had sent for the researchers to make a new gun from the blueprints one that would be called a M1918 Browning LMG. They also were working on making highly explosive bullets using explosion runes. Finally, the building of the MCT was finished and 84 were made. Training has begun on their operation and maintenance.


Steam Wall

Leves and Leves had met up next to the councillor, with all three combining back together. Leves then left Pahu Black and Pahu Blue there and proceeded up to Pahu Pink and Pahu Yellow telling them they can come down now. He then pulsed his mana letting Pahu Red know to come back as well. When they had all gathered Leves explained what was happening, as well as telling them to be prepared in case they had to fight. Leves then proceeded to lay down on a floating piece of debris to rest up.

 

[Kazami42]

Second contact:
The "representative" along with a mage would appear randomly from the bushes. Being no sign nor evidence of them coming from any direction beforehand. He had slick hair, a dark grey suit, and a locked in place sheathed sword for protection. The mage didn't have any weapon. "Hello, we have been expecting you." Danzo ​

 

[Danzo]

Shared Border

Nuntitus, who decided to come along after finishing up, along with a diplomat mage, watched as the two came out of the bush. The DM quickly waved his hand to cast a UTM then, signaled to Nuntitus it was up. “Well...This is certainly a surprised. I never thought there would be a country this close to us. So...We are from the Country Pahuluku Aina. I am Nuntitus the Grand and this is Quod Vera Ex Macello. We are diplomats of our country. Now then, who are you and your country? Honestly speaking a country basically appearing next to us is quite strange.” Kazami42

 

[Clockwork_Magic]

The Reich
The War
Progression on the Reichian front has come to a halt as peace negotiations were underway. A zeppelin carrying Kaiser Franz and his two children, Otto and Melina, headed for the Vadian capitol for peace negotiations.
Space_Kaiser IneedHealing Lordvader59

The (Other) Zeppelin
The zeppelin had passed right over through Vadian territory and into Croinian territory and landed at the capitol and unloaded a few Reichian civilians. The zeppelin was a tourist vessel.
Space_Kaiser

Expansion


Other
The Population grows by 2 million.​

 

[Karcen]

Kadath exploration

The Arcane archeology society woudl have launched as soon as it was done and started moving up the cost mapping previously unmaped areas of the world while they looked for the ancient home of the spiders. The woudl start at the Khajiit and move up reaching unclaimed lands by now and ding some minor exploration from there airships before heading north.

Expansion
to make up for an expansion i screw up on awhile back i have filled in those three along with the three claimed no

 

[Dominus Regum]

Cat nation:
After the bird was returned, it just had a map and a flag. It also had untranslatable text written onto it. "What the hell does this mean?" A crewman said confused, the captain being nearby simply shrugged in response. The same bird was just sent back with a small note asking "do you speak german" and nothing else. Dominus Regum ​

As this was written, another ship sailed beside the Khajiit Warship, a sailing ship of an age gone. The German-speaking khajiit boarded the Warship, and sent a message in German

"Yes, yes I do"

 

[Kazami42]

Second contact:
Churchill brushed a leaf off his shoulder before looking back, "I am Mr. Churchill, and I come from the empire." he would respond. Danzo

Cat nation:
The captain of the small exploration vessel [Isn't a warship.] just raised his eyebrow, along with his 5 crewmen with 1 not actually on the deck. "I do not remember allowing you to board the ship, but very well. I captain Alfons and I come from a land we call the fatherland. We have been sent on exploration for months until reaching this part of the world, who are you?" Dominus Regum​

 

[Dominus Regum]

Second contact:
Churchill brushed a leaf off his shoulder before looking back, "I am Mr. Churchill, and I come from the empire." he would respond. Danzo

Cat nation:
The captain of the small exploration vessel [Isn't a warship.] just raised his eyebrow, along with his 5 crewmen with 1 not actually on the deck. "I do not remember allowing you to board the ship, but very well. I captain Alfons and I come from a land we call the fatherland. We have been sent on exploration for months until reaching this part of the world, who are you?" Dominus Regum​

He brushes off his coat, a little wet from the Khajiit Warship dropping the Lifeboat down.

"Sorry for the interruption... I am from a nation called the Khajiit Union, the premier and only Democracy known. We sent a map of our nation, and the flag, and we wish only for peace... I am certified to talk on behalf of the Union.

 

[Kazami42]

Cat nation:
"So that is what it meant. But what is this thing you call Democracy? Is it some form of religion?" The captain would just proceed to stand there confused. "Nonetheless, I am interested to know more about this 'union'. It seems strange to me that there is a union with a premier, but it is tied to some unknown..... Thing?" Dominus Regum​

 

[Dominus Regum]

Cat nation:
"So that is what it meant. But what is this thing you call Democracy? Is it some form of religion?" The captain would just proceed to stand there confused. "Nonetheless, I am interested to know more about this 'union'. It seems strange to me that there is a union with a premier, but it is tied to some unknown..... Thing?" Dominus Regum​

"The Khajiit Union is not a socialist institution at all, although some parties exist. Democracy is a form of government in which the People vote to elect both the President, who suggests laws to the Senate. They also elect the Senators, who say yes or no to the laws from the President. There is also the Supreme Court, which interprets the Laws to be detrimental or not to Khajiit-kind, but I'm getting off track..."

He took a sip of water from a flask.

"Khajiit are a species of what others call "Cats", except we have supreme intellect, strength, and dexterity... Take a look yourself"

He handed the Captain a paper, translated roughly into german...

TYPES OF KHAJIIT

Many Khajiit disdain weapons in favor of their natural claws. They make excellent thieves due to their natural agility and unmatched acrobatic abilities. Many Khajiit are also warriors, although this is mainly true of the Cathay and Cathay Raht, while the other sub races are either quadrupedal, or very lithe in build, more agile, but not as physically tough. In addition to their native quickness, Khajiit have developed a natural proficiency in stealth, and have the added benefit of native night vision. These skills, combined with the general tendency of humans and mer to look down on Khajiit as "beasts," leads many Khajiit outside of their home province to become mercenaries.

http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Khajiit
^(Use that, except ignore the ES references)

 

[Am Vya]

The Kingdom Of Låtvya:
Military:
As the continued news of the Låtvyan navy losses were received in command the newly formed garrisons of soldiers were ordered to create heavier fortifications along the borders whilst recruitment of 20,000 soldiers to form a new division was released to the people.
Orders were sent out to Låtvyan factories to start production of the new Zhvertlos heavy tank with 100 being the initial order.

Internal:
Exploration of the ruins had continued and soon people started to set up camps near the base and research facilities, exploring the new "energy source" as it was called, it actually being pools of magic that were found in ancient temples. Also found was evidence of old maps and ancient literature, causing the government to recruit masses of people in order to delve further into these ancient cities and discover their secrets. Quite a few things have been learned and the name of the civilization is the "Pyreannes", they were a bit taller than most Låtvyans and their scientific knowledge seems to have been extensive, with intact libraries that were found offering maps of regions, scripture, biological and environmental records although the language is quite hard to decipher.

Contact:
As Leves flew away the Captain would head back inside, thinking for a few moments before turning around and facing his officers "Notify everybody, we are leaving this place now, at full speed." After that everyone would disperese and the fleet would be moving away full speed ahead, not firing upon the order fleet in attempt to cease hostilities.

Research and Developments:
Work would continue on the new mechanized humanoid objects before similar things would be found in the Pyreanne ruins, causing some to be brought up and launching a full research project on the real depth of the Pyreannes knowledge of machinery.

Whilst that was happening projects would start to develop a flamethrower, the first of its kind in the Låtvyan nation. Many companies would begin producing prototypes with many failing although success soon began to appear with the mass testing.

Expansion:
Expansion further south into the island would happen in attempt to solidify Låtvyan control over the region
(I'm still on mobile I need you guys to update the damn map with my expansions, I've taken most of the southern-ish shoreline right under the border on the mainland and further along the western shore)

 

[General Deth Glitch]

Varisland

The Seat of Fire knew it needed to consolidate its power. The ArchInquisitos was making many decisions that did't fit what was expected of him. Some were beginning to question the power and authority he held. Despite being the voice of their god, they saw him as a bit of a threat. He was beating down the Isolationist ways of the past and even looking at other faiths without hatred. They were surely Gods of Darkness but he saw light and fire in them. He needed to consolidate his power and so he expanded south, taking the two provinces to the south and the one slightly to the east of the bottom of the two. He would consolidate the region into the Kingdom of Fire. Give this land to his brother and assign a good portion of people, wealth and power to him. This would both improve the prestige of his Dynasty and allow him a strong, secure ally should a civil war occur.​

 

[Fishman Lord]

Biomancer's Cove
Biomanced troops had been unveiled to the nobility. Extremely muscular and linked with a hawk, they had their muscular and neurological systems boosted significantly. They could use their hawks to get a literal bird's eye view, deliver messages, and spy on enemies. However, the troops needed further development and the genemods wouldn't be ready to distribute among the military for a bit longer. A second bioship, the Great Jessique, was also under developement.

Expansion
The majority of the home island was now under harukadian control with the exception of the highest peaks of the Joy Mountains.

​

 

[Karcen]

Kadath research

After a short visit to the Zodiac Xerula had seen the new way countries were waging war and knew that her people would need more than Automata to protect themselves, though they could play a part in this new warfare. They would need tanks as the emperor had called them and they would make their own kinds the others had been threaded boxes limited in some ways but powerful in others. She envisioned tanks that would not crawl upon the ground but instead walk over it avoiding the new threat of landmines. Still the question came if they should be manned or simply automated. Xerula talked with her greatest eigninered and magecrafters and two designs were created to test both possibilities.

The first was the Tachi auto tank with heavy armor and its rune nestled below the thick plates of metal it would be hard to destroy. Without a crew it could also carry more ammo meaning less need for a resupply and even ass in one few the new machine guns to the front. Said machine gun had limited uses as it did jam every now and then. To solve the jamming issue small arms were put in front of it allowing it to manipulate things on a simplistic level. Still the current lexicons could not be used with it so the tank would be rather dumb for awhile until greater problem solving skills could be introduced.

Spoiler: Tachi auto tank

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The second was the walker, a simple name but it was a simpler tank. the glass at the front had been enchanted to be just as hard as the metal that surrounded it allowing the operators to see out far easier than in a normal tank. It did have a limited ammo supply compared to the auto tank but it was faster and more nimble not to mention the operator could out think the auto tank.

Spoiler: the walker

Both tanks woudl have 100 made and put through test to see which as better for Kadath.

3 months to build.[/spoiler][/spoiler]

 

[Danzo]

Shared Border

Nuntitus nodded before saying "Who is this Emipre? Just saying The Empire isn't very helpful now is it?" Kazami42

 

[Kazami42]

Contact:
They simply waited and waited, until the enemy ships proceeded to separate try and get away faster. "It has begun." Natalia would turn around at the captain and her guards. "Notify the fleet, we are going in hard and fast. Prepare the weapons, get the troops ready, and engines primed. We are about to deliver to them their order." She thought of a way to keep track of the time. "Mr. Benson," She would walk to a table and pick up a piece of paper. "Begin the countdown." She gave him a piece of a paper with "DAY 1" written on it, and expected him to keep track of the time. The ships didn't even need orders. The INS Victoria would be given the victory and chase after the heavily damaged battlecruiser, alongside 2 other supporting ships. 4 ships with 1 being the zodiac battleship/ironclad would follow the ships which separated to any direction west and 4 more ships for the rest. The list of ships also included the 2 vessels captured, and the remaining ships not going with them would remain and secure the water border. Other groups of surviving ships would send more troops to the ships being invaded, and also pick up over board Vya sailors. The additional witches and mages would allow faster soldier healing, and close quarters combat efficiency. Danzo Am Vya

Cat nation:
"That sounds like a system doomed to fail. Easily corruptible and if the wrong people are 'voted' in, they could just deny whatever your leader proposes. Getting anything done sounds like a bigger disaster than being ruled by a tyrant." The captain would then look at the paper and read through it. "I will not deny that you are faster and stronger, however I can argue with intellect. But generally I would imagine that you would be far superior to other species, and also including other humans. Yet underestimating the unknown is the equivalent of killing a dragon with a small knife." Dominus Regum

Second contact:
"That is confidential information. You can call us the benefactors if you wish. But the real question is if you are buying what we are selling?" He said intentionally, confusing the mage behind him in the process. This coming literally out of nowhere.

Russian arctic research lab:
Petrograd 1, being the facility name, would be one of 3 research facilities housing the sudden influx of crab species for observation. Recently there has been a influx of 3 more Hypori and it's smaller "cousin" as it's referred to. The Hypori simply were in a constant "Inactive" mode, with one seemingly covering the "hallway" into it's now-containment-cell entrance. It would attack feeders, and they were still figuring out what it eats. However the spider crabs despite being similar, would have 2 of the 5 currently roaming. 1 just roaming around it's new home, and the other having started to climb up the wall by using the shelves attached to the wall. Due to this, a team of 5 people equipped with large sticks had to forcibly push it back while someone else attempted to close the ceiling vents. This would of met a horrible end if it wasn't for electrocuting it. So far, the crab has been noted to eat whatever it is given. Ranging from regular fish, to dead animals such as parts of a horse. Disregarding differences in meals. Despite being smaller in possible height than the Hypori, especially when made to stand up as high as it possibly can, It shares a equally large/widened body but on a smaller scale. While natural hostility to humans isn't too high, it appears that they are capable of being provoked when disturbed, attacked, or left unfed and thus will attack anyone actually near it. While not actively hunting down any humans usually. The crabs also appear to have a far greater strength than they appear. There are currently no reports of any attacks, however the only active Hypori has actively hunted down researchers inside it's new home, and appears to "keep a close eye" and stalk on anyone walking past the reinforced glass. When moved in, they did attempt to swarm the door and even break the glass, but had failed. The smaller Velmor crabs however being intentionally provoked for testing first due to their size, however they never appear to attack researchers even provoked to the extreme. Thus while still having to remain in containment, one Velmor crab has since then allowed free roam of parts of the facility as it appears to be incapable of harm to humans. After closer inspection, the Velmor share similar appearance to the spider crab but with the difference of "arms". The Velmor doesn't have arms like the spider or Hypori crabs and instead have normal crab claws. The spider crabs in containment along with Hypori crabs also have much smaller "children" as they are referred to. The children having little to no aggression to humans, but if provoked it will attempt to attack. It however being incapable of serious injury, but still would require medical attention due to "piercing properties" and any other injuries. The spider and Hypori crabs being immensely similar except in color, height, minor other characteristics. some being a even wider body, slightly greater strength, smoother joints, claw sizes, and hostility. Otherwise, it is quite difficult to determine the difference until up close. In the past 3 months there has been a influx of dozens of crabs, primarily of the Velmor and Spider crabs. A team of expert "hyper creators" would begin drawing - painting the crabs appearance, and also would begin work on creating a "shutter" effect. Which essentially is creation of multiple "hyper" drawing - paintings in which once placed together, it has similar effect as seeing a recording.

Spoiler: Hyper realistic drawings of the crabs

A spider crab in "mid position" passive stance.

Spoiler: Hyper realistic drawings of the crabs

A Hypori and Hypori "child" in their lowest height, speculated to be a neutral - protective stance.

 

[Danzo]

Shared Border

"Benefactors? I wouldn't go so far as to say that. Question is this though can you sell or are you buying. This is the struggle of a nation. Choosing between selling or buying, receiving or giving, hope or agony, the world is filled with these choices. I for one think that one can come to the conclusion that ending with either has its merits and demerits. However, the question here is quite simple really, do you got the stuff? We've got the goods, we're grooving and moving baby. Can you keep up with our little dance across the land...man?" Nuntitus said effectively confusing Quod, who could only stare at Nuntitus and shake his head in shame.