Warcraft Nations- IC Thread.

-Artwork I need to Find-

The shifting tides of world politics once more bring old tensions to the forefront. In the far north, the virtues of democracy and republicanism ring bright, high idealists in the parliaments of Hillsbrad, Gilneas and Lordaeron proclaiming ideological crusades against the dreaded socialism. The Stromic Commonwealth, united in its new form of state, marches out to confront the dread eldritch horrors that spew forth from the portal within the Wetlands.

The Dwarven Empire turns in on itself, split by feuding clans and a splintered senate. The jilted Dark Irons hide themselves from their brethren within the ancient city of Shadowforge, and little is certain in the chaotic south.

To the west, news of a new continent; uncharted coasts are conquered and claimed by the banners of humans and goblins alike, eager to find riches and glory in settling the new world.

And on the old continent, the flames and smoke of industry choke the air. In human lands, cities grow, soot-stained workmen and women and children producing goods en masse that are exported in abundance.

The furnace of change bellows and roars, hungrily.

Who shall it consume, and what shall it forge?


IC Rules: You are restricted to only 3 DM request of assistance per DM post, use it sparingly. You are also only able to research two technologies at any one time.


Factories: Below, you will find a solid number of factories within the individual nations. Factories are broken down into the two following categories private, and government controlled. Private factories are your commercial goods factories, these goods keep your people happy and healthy. Under the broad section of ‘commercial goods’ this is anything from Paper Mills to processing plants for food, and everything in-between. Now we have the Government Controlled factories, these are your factories that are either directly controlled by the government or financed by the government for warfare. These factories allow you to manufacture weapons and to arm your soldiers with the weapons, these are everything from factories that construct your ships to your aircraft. Both of these ‘types’ of factories can change what they produce. To this end, in order to shift the production of a Government Factory away from military goods you must ‘sell the factory’ to private investors. Which dependent on the investors and your haggling will provide your nation with gold currency.
-Lordaeron: Overall: 58 Factories| 38 Government Controlled| 20 Private

Quel’Thalas (Vassal State of Lordaeron): Overall: 5 Factories| 5 Government Controlled| 0 Private.

The Federal Republic of Hillsbrad: Overall: 90 Factories| 38 Government Controlled |52 Private

The Federal Republic of Gilneas: Overall: 1 Factory| 1 Government Controlled

The Kingdom of Alterac: Overall: 95 Factories| 40 Government Controlled| 55 Private

The Stromic Commonwealth: Overall: 48 Factories| 38 Government Controlled| 10 Private

The Kingdom of Grim’Batol: Overall: 20 Factories| 15 Government Controlled| 5 Private

The Kingdom of Ironforge: Overall: 35 Factories| 20 Government Controlled| 15 Private

The Gnomish Confederacy: Overall: 115| Automated Government Factories: 60| Automated Private Factories 40| 15 Private Factories.

The Empire of Anvilmar(Dark Irons):??

The Kingdom of Stormwind (Wealthy Dwarven Minority, Human majority): Overall: 25 Factories| 5 Government Factories| 20 Private

The Gurubashi Empire: 0

The Steamwheedle Cartel: Overall: 115 Factories| 115 Private Weapons Factories.

Kul’Tiras: Overall: 20 Factories | 20 Government Controlled Naval Factories.

(Cost for factory construction will depend on the nation, and the variables at that time. As it will be a lot more difficult for Gilneas to build factories then it would for Hillsbrad as they already have factories that manufacture the components to construct new ones. Therefore it’s cheaper to buy the materials in Hillsbrad and build them there. )


Infrastructure: Infrastructure, isn’t so much of a specific amount of rail-roads or roads in general as it is a generalized number. The number goes from one to one-hundred and acts as a rough idea of what the infrastructure in your nation would look like, however remember as you begin to construct more infrastructure you have to maintain it as well and it may decrease your over all income.

Now, to provide a few examples I have provided you with a few of the ‘mile-stones’ as it could be said in terms of infrastructure upon the scale from 1-100.
1: Dirt roads for the most part, with a few stone paths in major cities or near them.
10: Large stone highways to assist in facilitating travel by horse.
25: Several small railroads have been established across the nation, assisting in the movement of goods from one side of the nation to the other.
50: Railroads span almost the entire Nation, a station for every town above a thousand people. A new road system has begun construction for the ‘motorized carriages’.
75: Massive smooth roads have been constructed, massively assting in the facilitation of travel using the motorized carriages.
100: Modern day highway system.

Lordaeron: 30 Infrastructure Level.

Quel’Thalas (Vassal State of Lordaeron): 25 Infrastructure Level

The Federal Republic of Hillsbrad: 45 Infrastructure Level

The Federal Republic of Gilneas: 15 Infrastructure Level

The Kingdom of Alterac: 46 Infrastructure Level

The Stromic Commonwealth: 25 Infrastructure Level

The Kingdom of Grim’Batol: 20 Infrastructure Level

The Kingdom of Ironforge: 25 Infrastructure Level

The Gnomish Confederacy: 48 Infrastructure Level

The Empire of Anvilmar(Dark Irons):??

The Kingdom of Stormwind (Wealthy Dwarven Minority, Human majority): 18 Infrastructure Level

The Gurubashi Empire: 10 Infrastructure Level

The Steamwheedle Cartel: 55 Infrastructure Level

Kul’Tiras: 25 Infrastructure Level



This Tech Tree is more of a general guide, these are technologies that ‘can’ be researched if you don’t want to make up something specific. This by no means covers all facets of technology that you can begin research on, this is just the format that your custom research will come in and to provide a general path.

For researching technology, you can only at any one time research two pieces of technology this is to encourage the spread of technology between nations. Just as well, every nation except for Gilneas and the Gurubashi start with every Year 1 Technology.

Spoiler:

Speaking yesterday to thronged crowds in Southshore, a weary Governor Welles and his war cabinet announced their intention to resign in favour of a caretaker government that will continue the functions of the state whilst the country goes to the polls this January. “The people of Hillsbrad have fought the greatest struggle in living memory,” he said to the assembled citizens; “They have ensured their right to exist in the iron and mettle of war. Now they must determine which state it is they have fought to preserve,”

There has been controversy in the capital in recent days over the Governor allegedly intending to lend political support to either party, but his final address to the people saluted the “Mothers, sons and fathers,” who had “Given their lives in defense of this noble and great state,”

His partisan tone certainly earned the wartime leader credit; when asked about his decision to postpone the election he had promised to hold immediately after the war, Governor Welles defended the action as necessary; “Hillsbrad required a stable government and a firm figure to recover in the austerity of the post-war. I saw that my obligations had not yet been seen through; I was not going to allow the people to sup on promises, but I felt honour-bound to ensure they had something else to sup on, too.”

In the House of Commons Liberal leader Sir William Douglas lead tributes to the Governor’s tenure, saluting him as “A determined, relentless and constant presence whose shadow shall echo on in this chamber for years to come,” whereas the Conservative side’s Charles Brantham speculated that “The Governor just passed marks the end of an epoch; let us ensure it is not a return to the unquestioned rule of a single man,”

These remarks follow the opening of the election season as both Douglas and Brantham will be looking to secure the space the Governor has left behind in the upcoming contest. Sir William was seen touring the hightown of Southshore at the back of a carriage in the wake of the Governor’s resignation, and partisan party rallies have been held at the Free Call Saloon for the Conservative party.

Presently Arthur Laine shall be chair of the committee government that will continue to preside over the proceedings. Mister Laine stressed that each party should conduct itself “In good conscience, seeing the competition through to a pleasant end,” as controversial issues such as the military presence in the Wetlands and the Gilnean question are set to be discussed in parliament’s first debate next month.







Just five years after the passing of the Great War Sir Martin Holme speculates the failure of the Gilnean Liberal Party to secure another electoral majority in office. “Their lack of presence, charisma and failure to ensure the recovery of the Gilnean state has worrying implications for the new republic before it has even begun,” said Sir Martin in an interview on Thursday, “I predict a decisive victory for the Nationalist Party in the upcoming contest, and woe be us for the implications,”

There have been fears among the major party candidates about the potential for the Nationalist Party to recuperate Gilnean industrial might and once again pose a threat to Hillsbrad. “These men are not a force for peace,” decreed Sir William, “Their intentions are malicious, seditious, and vengeful; and should our brethren in the moderate factions of Gilneas fail to counter them, I cannot but look on with anxiety,”

Brantham countered with a dismissal of SIr William’s ‘paranoia’, calling for a “Round rejection of Sir William’s blatant partisan politics. The Gilnean people do not wish another ruinous world conflict - they can seldom stand themselves! Why must Sir WIlliam insist on kicking our ally when they are downed?”

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Around half a dozen Gnomes covered in soot, grease, and dirt sat around the ornament table. The room itself was lit brightly with attendents bringing food to the table. A long day of tinkering had occurred, with blueprints being drafted and mechanisms worked upon, which left no time for formalities.
The Tinkers had assembled at the order of High Tinker Pelrose Stormthrottle. He was young, but reliable and knowledgeable in his many duties. Thus far he has made sure to keep the people of Gnomeregan out of harm's way, but things had changed over the many years. The prospects of ever lasting tranquility did not catch his eye and he knew a war would come once again.

“Gentlemen, I’ve called you all here today for one reason. To discuss turning our focus to the greater world. Where the things we invent can be used to make both money and also used to stem the tides of war for the greater populace.” High Tinker Stormthrottle kept his gaze on the assembled Tinkers. The best of the best they were and here they were contemplating the words of possibility. An argument that could be heard practically across the city unfolded and a Medical unit would need to be called before it was all over.  

Yet, several days later High Tinker Stormthrottle would be in his formal wear, awaiting to give his appearance to the screaming crowd. He took several breaths as his eyes closed. One of his bookworms tapped him on the shoulder, and he strode forward through the doorway to the podium. The Lights were vast and bright as a thronging crowd lay before him.

Pelrose cleared his throat, “Friends, fellows, people of Gnomeregan I come to you today to inform you all of our future. Life is something sacred, but inventions are absolute for us, and continuing our current ways will lead us astray from both of these paths. Several reformations are going to occur.” He looked across the sea looking into the faces of the old and young, “Our role in the world needs to change. It will be difficult, I assure you, but if you desire to keep our peace in this great city then it must be done. We must look to assisting against the Legion within the Wetlands, but also look for trading partners. Yet, these can not be without changes to our Military.” He paused at the sound of several claps from the crowd and after several moments he continued.

“Thus, I am here to state two new programs that will begin. First, the creation of a group of individuals that will assist in all foreign matters. That will protect our interests abroad, and of course alongside this we will be implementing 500 Crowd Bots to take their place in the city with an organized Military Police that will help keep the peace. Now, I will take any questions you may have.” With the door open the people’s questions spewed in.


Creation of the Gnomish Foreign Legion, or GFL for short. 1,000 Troops inducted at the start.
Creation of a Military Police that strictly helps defends/patrols the city. 1,000 Troops inducted at the start.
Construction of 500 Crowd Bots (DM Attention)

Research into a Vechicle that could Transport Tanks (1 year)
Research into Bolt-Action Rifles (1.5 years)

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• The old army is reformed into the Imperial Alteracian Army upon the research of a much more efficient army doctrine.
  
  
• A budget of fifty thousand (50,000) is laid down to revamp and improve the infrastructure level in the country. (DM ATTENTION)
  
  
• Recruitment posters for the Imperial Alteracian Army are put up to draw more men to the military. Join now! (DM ATTENTION)
  
  
• Caine and Arthur Salisbury are welcomed up to the King’s retreat in the mountains for a meeting. (PC ATTENTION)
  

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- Research into Modern Army Doctrine (2 years) and Bolt-Action Rifles begin (2 years)

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Baldur Bronzebeard stared out at the vast peaks of Khaz Modan. Snow, everywhere. Cold, unforgiving, yet home. He nodded to himself, a soft smile on his face. His long braid swayed with the wind, with the falling snow sticking to it. This was his kingdom, and far beyond these peaks it continued. He turned around and marched back into his quarters. His heavy steps echoed across his halls, and as he returned inside, his closest of closest waited for him.

Baldur was newly ascended to the throne of Ironforge, at the tender age of 105. His father had perished not long ago, an uneventful passing, and the son had inherited the realm, extending beyond and beyond. Fit, wise enough, and with a reputation as a warrior from the times when the Bronzebeards aided their Wildhammer kinsmen during the war against the demons, he intended to bring the Kingdom of Ironforge to new heights. Whatever the cost.

Long hours of debate and organization was what Ironforge was after Baldur’s ascension to the throne. He would often be with his kin and advisors, planning for… the future. Young, greedy, strong. He had his sights on a dwarfkind united, or so the rumors said.

Soon enough, a company of armed dwarves rode out of the gates of Ironforge. Their mission was unannounced, but whatever would come, one thing was true… Change would come, and Baldur would see war rage again.

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ACTIONS:
A host of 100 dwarves on rams are sent scouting into Dark Iron territory. [DM attention]
Messenger sent to Gnomeregan. [Player Attention]
15,000 soldiers inducted into the Royal Guard.

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TECH:
Begin to research Bolt-Action rifles
Begin to research Modern Steam Tanks

A slew of legislation in the Alteraci Assembly approving expansions of armed forces has been regarded as ‘a clear message’ by the House of Commons and the government. Speaking to the assembly today the Prime Minister acknowledged that “Any drastic expansion of the Alteraci armed forces sends a clear message to the people of Hillsbrad and this government; we will take appropriate steps to counteract and mitigate the danger our rival poses to us,”

An undisclosed sum of money has since been poured into a series of fortifications and artillery positions known as the ‘Paramount Line’ enclosing the Alterac-Hillsbrad border. Natives of the Tarren Mill region have been enlisted on construction projects with private equity firms charged with ensuring the forts and trench networks are completed within the decade. General Kennedy, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, and Alexander Paramount, Minister of Defense, were seen touring the border yesterday accompanied by prominent engineer Mark Hyde. Minister Alexander told the Herald; “In these times of belligerent peace we must never forget there are still those whose territorial ambitions overstretch their love for common humanity - these fortifications are an assurance of Hillsbrad’s independence, and I pray they simply remain that; an assurance,”

This has been accompanied by a considerable easing of tax burdens to those firms who will work on the fortifications at a reduced rate. The Hillsbrad Armed Forces has declined to release any official comment on the existence of the project or the situation within Alterac, though a debate in parliament in which General Kennedy is scheduled to speak will be held within the month, pitting an emboldened pacifist party remaining from the war headed by the member for Thondroril West Martin Hughes against the war cabinet in justifying the increased defense expenditure.

When asked if the escalation may mark the beginning of an Alteraci invasion which he was ignoring, Mister Hughes told the Herald that; “There is a clear divide between the two nations, but it is important to know that we have just emerged from the greatest war in continental history since the clashes with the Dwarves,” he then went on to illustrate his point by saying; “The Alteraci people, if not the Alteraci government, will not wish a continuation of hostilities,”

Whether the omens of a future conflict are on the horizon or not is unclear, but the escalation on either side shows no signs of abating.







Charles Brantham took the oath of office before parliament today to claim the mantle of Prime Minister after a surprising Conservative landslide which saw Sir William Douglas, the rank favourite, and his Liberal supporters reduced to a rump of seats this week. In a speech outside the steps of parliament the former officer declared; “The will of the electorate and the people of Hillsbrad is very clear - a dedication to our allies, a policy of gratitude to our industry, and an end to the sulking isolationism that has left our Republic a diplomatic enigma unrecognized as an equal among the great powers,”

“My colleagues in the parliamentary party would like to thank the people of Hillsbrad for their confidence in electing them; and now let the wrangle for policy and place begin.”

Among the Prime Minister’s primary concerns are said to be present tensions between Lordaeron and Gilneas, the present situation in the New World, and the sharp increase in Socialist activity in industrial areas. Prominent Union leaders widely condemned the result but remained wary about promising action, only commenting; “We shall wait to see what Mister Brantham’s policies are before we act rashly - the extending of the vote to people of all wages, and freedoms of meetings and speech would be the first steps,”

Sir William Douglas resigned as leader of the Liberal Party upon hearing the result; “It is clear that the people of Hillsbrad have been unable to find a reason why they should elect our party under my leadership; the disaster of this election happened under my watch, and I shall therefore step aside to allow a new face to champion Liberalism when Mister Brantham sees it as prudent to call a new election,”

“I wish them the best of luck, for the only way appears to be upward for the Liberal Party,”

The result allows much-needed direction and leadership to be restored to Hillsbrad after the interim of Arthur Laine’s cabinet. Mister Laine and the Prime Minister shook hands outside of the office of the Head of State at Talbot House as Mister Laine made his exit. When asked about the future of the Gilnean Party of Government, Mister Laine simply smiled and said; “I shall leave that to the Gilnean people of Hillsbrad to organize,”

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The sound of marching feet hounded the soulless square beneath the palace, the stomps from the hooves of the stallion, the clinging of armour from the soldiers. Eventually the giant of a man, the General, lowers himself from the stallion, entering the palace with five of his men-at-arms. The retinue enters through the door leading to the throne room, displaying a various amount of characters. Noble Lords, Politicians, and people of high authority in general. With the highest authoritive figure of them all sitting ontop of the throne. King Arthas Menethil. A crier soon began to speak outloud when the chittering amongst the inhabitants within the throne room quieted down.

“King Arthas Menethil, First of his name, King of the Kingdom of Lordaeron, assumes the room!”

The King stood up from his throne, making him more visible for the attended, and assumed the speaker board which had been set up infront of the throne. The sunlight grazed through the windows, landing perfectly upon the King. Rumors and tales would say that his golden locks of hair should shine, his posture being perfect, but this revealed the opposite. The skin of the King was pale, he seemed sick, and his golden locks had begun to grey. Unusual for a man slightly past his prime.

“I have summoned you all this day, where we, as a people, must decide what the future for this Kingdom holds. But before we continue with that, I must announce something close to my heart to my kinsmen. Due to the illness I’ve gained during the last year, I will disclose myself to the tranquil gardens of Saint Uther Monestary. To assume military command during my -temporarily- leave will be Brigadier - General Othmar Garithos.”

A rather long and raw series of coughs escaped the King’s mouth, though he quickly recovered from it and continued.

“While Garithos assumes command of our military force, I will leave Magistrate Sevren as Steward of the Capitol. My son alongside my Father-in-Law, Lord Alexei Barov, will remain here to keep the Royal presence in the Capitol strong. I trust you will all respect them as you respect me.”

Yet another series of coughs escaped the King, which dips his head curtly before departing from the speaking board, returning to his throne. He gestures with his hands at Garithos and Sevran. Garithos moved to the board at the moment the King raised his hand, Sevran however, was apparantly occupied with a hushed conversation with Dame Brigitte, the daughter of the Arch-Bishop. It took little time before he noticed that he had become the center of attention. The man quickly made his way to the board, smiling weakly as he nodded to the crowd. Garithos took the initative.

“Light bless you, My King. Me and Sevren will keep the Kingdom together while you recuperate.”

The Magister quickly added in.

“Now as we’ve gone past introductions, allow us to move onto national matters…”

The meeting continued for several hours, several days. In that time, Magister Sevran and General Garithos had laid out several drafts. Sevran and his cabin began to execute their plan to fix the economy from the several counties within Lordaeron that was behind on their taxes. Garithos had issued, alongside several other Military figures, a mandatory call-to-arms for young able bodied men to serve within the army for maximum a year of their lifes. Where they’d recieve training on how to combat and on basic survival. Not only that, but he planned to mass-upgrade the firearms within the Lordaeron Army, issuing the development of upgraded rifles.

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“Prepare those cannons, move it!”

“Sir, they’re closing in, we won’t be able to fire the first barrage before they’ve reached the walls!”

The War-Hero, Saidan Dathrohan, rushed out of one of the towers on the massive wall, which housed many of the officers under his command, including him. A horde of Fel-dogs had approached the wall, having used the shadows of the night to cover their approach. It was by accident that one of the recruits had noticed several, small, orbs of green in the night.

“They’ve reached the footings of the wall!”

“I-I can see them, they’re comi -- ARHH!”

The Fel-Dogs had managed to breach the Wall. A pack of them climbed up the wall by the Officer Tower, but alas, they were quickly dispatched by Saidan and his guard.

“Lord Dathrohan, another pack incoming at great speed, within firing range!”

Saidan un-holstered his revolver, using a mere moment to inspect the fine weapon.

“Lieutenant, fire at will, use rifles to dispatch the ones whom endures the barrage, hack down the rest. Light is with us this night, brethren!”

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The bells of the Capitol rang. The bells of Stratholme rang. The bells of Tyr's Hand rang. The whole nation had their bells ring in rhythm, for a saint of mankind had passed on to the graces of the Light. The nation was in grief, men, women and children was seen crying in the street as they placed buckets of flowers at the closest chapel, church or cathedral. As the corpse of the Late King was paraded through the Capitol to the King's Tomb, thousands had gathered. The son of Arthas, Reginald, and daughter, Calia, spearheaded the parade, flowers being gently placed in their path. Behind them came Alexei Barov, Magister Savran, and General Garithos, the elected regents of the nation.

The Archbishop of Tyr's Hand, Isiden, was a close friend of King Arthas, considered him as one of the most pius of men that had ever lived in Isiden's life time, and he refused to let more good men like him die in vain. The Archbishop were one of the first to hear the breach at the Wall surrounding the Dark Portal. Action had to be made, not the actions of a nation, but an action for all mankind. He gathered twenty - five of the finest scribes within the Cathedral of Light within Tyr's Hand, where he instructed them to



The parchments are mass produced and sent to all corners of the Eastern Kingdoms, even some manage to make their way west.

The Archbishop are not the only one being quite busy after the recent events. Garithos, the other of the regents and most of the nobles and politicians agreed for a nation-wide mobilization against the Legion -- and potentially other threats.

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"By the Light, charge men! Hold this line, corporal, send word for Sir Abbendis and his knights."

A pale corporal quickly carried out his orders, having faith that he'd endure to see them through. But alas, the poor man dies after a Doomguard managed to cleave him in two pieces. Sir Abbendis and his knights quickly dispatches of the demon.

"You called for us, Sir Saidan?"

"Good that you've come. As you know, the dwarves have retreated from their position, and demons are pouring out of there. I must remain here to hold this position, if we lose it, Menethil will be ripe for the taking. Take with you three hundred fighters, cladded with plate and silver, along with two hundred riflemen. I know these a few numbers, but do not fret. The vindicators of the Draenei will aid you. I've managed to get about one hundred vindicators to join you in your counter - charge. This might be a suicide mission, but we must hold them back until reinforcements arrive. I will continue to send men to aid you once the situation here calms down. Now, spread the word, gather your best. You leave at noon. Light guide us in this dark time, men."

The gathered banged their hands onto their chests in rhythm.

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Action:

Zeppelins and boats are issued to prepare for eager settlers to be sent to the New World.

Magister Sevren and his cabin prepares to fix the economic issue with small counties not paying their taxes properly.[DM Attention]

Garithos issues a mandatory 1 year service for all able-bodied youth at the age of twenty throughout the Kingdom, this provides combat training and sessions about basic survival skills.[DM Attention]

Garithos initiates the development of upgraded weaponry.

King Arthas goes into temporarily exile within the Saint Uther Monestary in Tirisfal Glades. Leaving his son, Uther, and Alexei Barov in regency of the Capitol. King Arthas has passed on.

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New Actions:

A Holy Call to arms are sent throughout the Kingdoms, asking for all able-bodied to join the fight against the Legion. Alexandros Mograine are annointed the Commander of the gathered force of volunteers.[DM Attention]

Supplies of True Silver are being amassed by the Nation to be sent to the Wetlands.

Garithos starts to mobilize 800 thousand soldiers to be ready for march down south to the Wetlands, alongside he prepares to mobilize 600k for Mass Training, he gathers them in Silverpine, close to Fenris Isle.[DM Attention]

All zeppelins are being prepared for combat, being equipped with more armour and weaponry. Skybreaker will be the spearhead of the soon-to-be established armada.

--Secret Action--

Tech:

Research on Modern Artillery initiates (Within the year - 1 DM post passed)
Research on Modern Musket (1 Year)

GENERAL MOBILIZATION FOR WETLANDS

The government declared a state of national emergency today as reports from the Wetlands front were publicized. Mounting casualties and impossible creatures are reported to be marauding in the borderland swamps, and rumours of the dreaded undead menace returning to the continent would not be confirmed by Mister Brantham or his cabinet. Key industries such as steel, coal and nearly every factory has been coordinated under the Council of the National Executive for wartime production measures.

Shortly after this declaration Mister Brantham made a speech to the Commons, where he stated; “The exhaustion and the memory of our previous struggle hangs heavily over us. These ill omens from the Wetlands highlight that it is not just our political sovereignty that is now in jeopardy, but the integrity of our entire world. I have stated bluntly to our allies and I shall state it bluntly again; our petty disputes shall have to wait. There must be no hesitation, no room for petty spite, no token offerings or political dirty dealing. Now all men must unite in a collective front to face the new menace; let our nation’s commitment be the beacon in the darkness. Hillsbrad, if not any other, shall march into the abyss, chanting the hymn of war, to offset the world’s ending. And should history be written after this, they shall remark on how we were the first.”

Whilst the rousing address was hailed in the commons as a triumph of rallying, the Liberal Party cannot help but remind Mister Brantham of their previous warnings about the intentions of Gilneas under Mister Fraser Caine. Recently disclosed is Mister Caine’s alignment to the nation of Alterac, which has lead to speculation a concentrated Gilnean diplomatic effort is attempting to overrun Lordaeron and Hillsbrad. Liberal popularity among the electorate has surged, and, with new leader Alexander Hague on the front benches, confidence in the party has only risen as Mister Brantham’s government mobilizes for yet another great war following the failure of Friday’s conference.

A government of national confidence, consisting of Mister Brantham as leader, Mister Hague as the first Deputy Prime Minister and Arthur Welles - nephew of the Governor and prominent figure in the Gilnean Party of Government - as Chancellor are to oversee the war effort with each party being allocated a single member to a single ministry of government.

The Mobilization Act was passed almost unilaterally through the Commons as the cabinet worked into the weekend, requiring every man of fighting age (between the ages of fifteen and fourty five) to report to their nearest recruitment office for an immediate medical inspection before their enlistment in the armed services. An intensive drill regime has been enforced as the armies prepare for their excursion to the Wetlands. An optimistic General Kennedy in his role at High Command predicted “Victory within the year,”



Mobilization is decreed in Hillsbrad as the shocking reports of the Silverpine Guard’s struggle in the Wetlands are published for public viewing.

All young men of fighting age are expected to report to their nearest recruitment office for a medical examination before they are accepted into the armed forces to ensure the wheat is kept from the chaff. (DM attention)

The Brantham government is dissolved and the government of National Confidence, still headed by Charles Brantham but with senior Liberal and Gilnean Government figures, is established to lead the country through the conflict.

All industry is coordinated under the Council of the National Executive, a coalition of prominent industrialists that own the factories and government officials to coordinate their production for war. (DM attention)

The government begins to buy up Truesilver reserves. (DM attention)

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A great debate spewed over night after knowledge of the events in the Wetlands spread. Fear went rampant through the Tinkers as they discussed what to do. Do they send the GFL? Do they fortify the city itself? Should they get into contact with other nations? As each question was asked and the topic covered the night continued its crawl.

Eventually the room went quiet. The High Tinker had raised his hand and then informed everyone on what they were to do. First off on the matter of the Gemstone was a group was to be sent to analyze it. Further action on that matter was to be seen.

As the night continued the High Tinker prepared a speech for the morrow, and half an hour past noon he began. He informed the populace of the reports that had happened in the Wetlands, and that they would currently not actively engage the threat through Troops. But, they were preparing to do so and already were integrating 2,000 more Gnomes into the GFL along with 1,000 to the Military Police to up security.

As he continued he would inform them all that containing the thread was of the importance, that the biggest way their people could help was to provide for others. High Tinker Pelrose called for the mobilization of Gnomeregan’s Industry, and informed the people they would provide for their allies.

When he finished the High Tinker returned to his room. Thinking over the matters that were to come.

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Spoiler:

2,000 Gnomes added to the Gnomish Foreign Legion
1,000 added to the Military Police
Analysis of the Gemstone (DM Attention)
Mobilization of the Industry (DM Attention)
Letters sent to all Nations contributing in the war against the Legion.



Research into a Vechicle that could Transport Tanks (3 turns)
Research into Bolt-Action Rifles (5 turns)