Consolidate research branches to Karu, Arcadia, and Point Ardrov. Decommission Shrike, Lightning, Enamor, Hydralisk, and Caliburn (including refit) classes.1 Build public toilets and raise awareness of the disease through posters and announcements.2 The tax credits have a duration of one year and documentation is kept by both parties. Courier program is stopped.3 Move all orphans to camps while facilities are constructed at Point Ardrov to handle them. Passenger traffic is reduced in favor of commercial and military traffic on the Serisian National Railroad system. The Serisian government issues government bonds to try for short term funding.4
Continue working on making machine tolerances more precise and improving or making new tools. Do independent bolt-action development.
1845 block ships delayed to 1850. Some will be dropped in favor of building land propulsion technologies and gun turrets.
The government considers withdrawing from the NCO. Due to the current trade restrictions there is honestly little incentive for the country to stay. There is no incentive to confining the pandemic to the borders either, the volume of trade has been ground to a trickle and Seris would not notice the difference if foreign markets who aren't buying their goods disappear, so the government diverts resources away from border patrols to setting up hospitals and developing treatments5. There is no foreign aid, trade might as well not exist, and the navy can handle any pirates in the local area.6
Thankfully I did do sewer upgrades before this plague came along.7
1. These help to save a great amount of money. In addition, consolidating research efforts have allowed for more professionals to meet in one place, and research continues with more efficiency than it had at multiple locations.
2. Awareness spreads, and people begin to take better measures to help prevent the spread of disease. Some farmers drain areas where standing water is left out or cover up cbrown towns with wood panels. 1845 death toll has been reduced to 5,000, and is showing signs of petering out.
3. Having been clarified, people steadily come in and receive these grants. People are happy that the courier program is stopped and continue their business.
4. The bonds are received by some of the upper and middle class. It generates a fair amount of revenue.
5. Arcon discourages withdrawing from the NCO. It wishes to still trade with Seris, and will trade for whatever it has in short supply (That which it can provide).
6. Arcon offered naval aid a while ago. We can spare a few ships.7. Part of the problem was that some sewage systems were incomplete or under construction—hence the services were unavailable, however, the disease spread primarily through pests.
An advisor advises that a better waste removal system. Research centers are close to creating a vaccine, testing on rats with the disease have proven successful.
tell that to the guy who went and random ally killed 70,000 people with no hints or prior warning
If you happen to be referring to me, then it should be known that I am both a nation and a moderator, and those things are separate.
Ok, the farming stuff makes sense.
Avalonia slightly lowers the consumption tax on related items for businesses according to the number of employees working full time, but retains a floor of 1% to alleviate lay offs.
Avalonian trade trends away from higher risk areas like Seris and Kyrev, and into places like Romekate, the Caliphate, Scotia, and Anglond.
Avalonia goes over its budget and postpones a number of expensive but not direly necessary projects. The Avalonian National Assembly votes in favor of a motion by Rep. Karl Schmidt, protege of Chancellor Walter, to suspend representatives' pay until the national economic crCIA is behind the nation. This doesn't serve to save a lot of money, but it lets the Avalonian people know that their leaders are tightening their belts in solidarity with those they represent.7
But back to the budget. It is resolved to put 1% of the national budget in favorable times into an emergency fund, to help weather out more troubled times. In the meantime, the budget simply shrinks to both save money and reduce the burden on taxpayers who will hopefully spend on local goods. The only new expense is a small, temporary subsidy of staple crops in an attempt to bring their prices down so that consumers can stimulate the economy by spending on other things. The subsidy will gradually decline as the economy (hopefully) improves.8
Avalonian building techniques improve with the use of modern portland cement. Once the economy improves and construction picks up, Avalonian masonry will be among the world's best.
7. Certain members of parliament walk out or occupy themselves with side lawmaking or business jobs. The people are glad to hear of parliament's resolve, however, mixed opinions circulate around Avalonia, as some more socially-minded think that the action was necessary. Those more conservatively-minded consider the work that the ANA is doing to shrink the budget and revitalize the economy as a reason to keep them paid. The negotiable middle ground that both parties often agree on is that reduced pay is better.
8. This measure helps to freeze any and all decline. As taxes fall, many struggling business owners begin to see their businesses recover. Farmers of staple crops begin to invest in wider irrigation for their crops. As the price of bread drops, violent protest and burglary drops.
New Romekate has parts of two rivers, but no navy to guard them from piracy. That is what I meant, Swat.9
Old shipyards and drydocks, no doubt worn beyond use by war, enter a period of restoration in Sunyong and Sonodine. Creation of the the town of Förhörsbås continues.
Work begins on irrigating the two rivers to their maximum usefulness without causing them to dry out entirely downstream.
This irrigation is to be used for an expansion in both agricultural and non-agricultural industries.10
9. Oh, okay. Also with the LAMs, you don't exactly need a full-on navy since the merchants kind of protect themselves, but perhaps a river patrol to enforce this in your part of the territory.
10. Seeing a loss of water downstream, Arconian farmers get angry and appeal to the Arconian government, which in turn asks that New Romekate please use less water. Arcon is happy to reduce tariffs almost to nothing or even nothing if they are in short supply of food, however, the recent water expansions are affecting Arcon's domestic market.
Arcon suggests an "Auligne River Patrol" program. Forces would be united Arconian and Romekati and would participate in joint drilling practices every two years.
Where have I posted that any fighting has been going on? Or any armies rallied? Or any cities attacked? Any country-sides burned?
No, all I did was draw a map for approximations on sides. Hell, not two pages ago I wrote a diplomatic post about Seris's situation.
It's a little strange for my vassal to be leading me or matching me in every category.
I fixed the stars, however, I'm going to have to ask you to be more specific in the future. Passive and active roleplaying is up to the player at their omission or lack thereof, so any ambiguity can be interpreted falsely. Saying something like "Despite flaring tempers in parliament, the sides have not gotten violent." I will strive to solve misunderstandings, but I do not appreciate any venom thrown my way.
Quarantine those with the sickness. Distribute basic cloth masks and gloves and enforce cleanliness standards nationwide. Have all river trade extensively inspected for signs of the ill. Checkpoints will be set up on the roads leading into and out of cities to check for the ill.
Within three months, the illness is entirely suppressed. A total of 203 are known to have died in the last two years.
Additionally, a military contract for this "needle rifle" pioneered years ago by Conservatia is accepted. Proper testing will commence next year, and if successful will be adopted in three.11
Speaking of, where's my population after so many years and the expansion?12
11. As a co-contractor and the primary producer, Arcon hasn't heard from Conservatia about this.
12. You'd be between 8.3 million and 9.4 million.
is izlandia a vassal of arcon? when & why did this happen? i have totally been paying attention to international issues
It's a protectorate, and it happened a while ago. I chose to protect them because they're a small nation that couldn't really help themselves as far as military goes.
Also if you look at the names of nations on the map, if the nation is semi-sovereign (vassal or protectorate), the name is colored the color of the overlord nation.
Fravath passes mandatory education for everyone under 18 years of age, and bans any form of child labor that isn't certified by the state. For the loss of production due to these measures, the government subsidizes factory owners who had a large workforce of 18 and under.
Fravath sees a 3.6% rise in taxes nationwide as many businesses are subsidized. Many families also protest as they see a portion of their income decrease. Violence within families becomes more common. Most cases involve alcohol or impoverishment in general.
While researching Mt. Tonnerre, Arconian and Romekati scientists notice that the lava dome is growing in the crater. The immediate area up to 40 kilometers is evacuated as a small plume of ash is observed escaping the dome. Arconian officials are given warning that a serious event could occur in the near future. Arcon wishes to consult New Romekate on what actions should be taken regarding further study.
Porte de l'Ouest and other coastal cities pile up lots of sandbags along harbors and coastlines. Trade is restricted from going in and out for now.
Avalonia, Wienza, Seris, Valbrandsvåg, Anglond, and Scotia are warned of the potential of a tsunami.
Earthquakes of varying low to moderate intensity are felt throughout southeastern Wienza, Espovon, northern Kyrev, and Fravath.
Anglish lenders are fed up with the government as they see loans they made to the government seeing no return, and are stopping their investments. Investors from New Romekate, more particularly gold mine owners refuse to continue supplying Anglond with capital to extend Anglish interests. As taxes and tariffs have risen, causing a number of bankruptcies as well as general hardship, people are calling for the government to stop its frivolous spending. A particular protest blocks the parliament building, not allowing members of parliament to enter. They demand to know the reason why taxes have risen and the Anglish people have seen little return.
Simultaneously, the East Frisian Cotton Company ceases its acquisitions and falls silent as stock prices plummet. A credit bubble pops in Anglond, resulting in a panic as Anglish citizens rush to the bank to retrieve their savings, only to find that the banks refuse to provide them with funds.
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