OOC Planning for Shimazu Crisis

[Alvino Castillon]

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Expanding Country: Imperial Republic of Kazemura
EC.'s Government Type: Imperial Democratic Stratocracy
Campaign Setting: Modern Day
Campaign Goal: Link is here. Lines represent possible goals.
Informational Links: Factbook, History

When did you last have an Expansion? Oracia.
When was the Expanding Country's last military conflict? Mid to Late 1400s, establishing the Imperial Republic following the collapse of the Heiwana Empire
Why do you seek to expand? OOC Reasons: Because Kazemura needs something to do, I don't want to just remove it, and it seems like it'd be a grand old time. Also since I have the chance to remake its entire history, I might as well!

IC Reasons: Restoration of the Heiwana Empire. Creation of a stronger and more united regional power that will be able to better manage its affairs.

Campaign Plot
It has been too long since Kazemurans touched the edge of the East. Over a century in fact, thanks to the fall of the Heiwana Empire. Heiwana's Emperors had no idea what they were doing back then! Shutting out the rest of the world and plugging its ears, it was only a matter of time before the foreigners came knocking with the iron ships. And it was only a matter of time before the empire collapsed, various rulers squabbling among each other for the longest time after, relegating a once serene land into a chaotic power struggle.

Not in the West however, where Kazemura reigned. They found ourselves soon after the Empire's fall and welcomed the world with open arms. They have risen from the ashes as a technological power in the region. They have strengthened our bonds with major players and have made our mark in technology and economics.

It has been too long since Kazemura touched the edge of the East, and now they shall wait no longer. Kazemura shall begin a great game and slowly reintegrate the people that they once called siblings. They shall take every trick in the book of political schemes and utilize them; all the while, they shall introduce our own.

Just East of Kazemura is the Autonomous Shimazu State, an autonomous part of the Chikusan Republic that has a large Kazemuran population. The Chikusan Republic has proven itself unable to provide them what they needed; their government's instability has led to the souring of relations with Kazemura as they seek to pull away from agreements Kazemura sought to sign to increase their economic influence on the country and ultimately take the beginning steps towards the creation of a supranational confederation and a final resolution of the status of the Shimazu.

The blocking of the agreements by a new government following the ousting of the President and the calling of new elections will be considered the final slight against Kazemura and outrage many peoples within the Autonomous Shimazu State. Kazemura will begin funneling funds and weaponry into the autonomous state while seeking to influence the outcome of the emergency Chikusan elections. This is where two clear paths come into possibility:

The Shimazu Crisis: Should the Shimazu State attempt to move towards greater autonomy or even outright secession and/or request Kazemuran military intervention to restore order upon the conclusion of the emergency elections, the new Chikusan government will express outrage and will attempt to fight Kazemura head on for control of the Shimazu State. This pathway will be easier for Kazemura as a whole as it will have a greater legitimacy, with the Shimazu State's government more likely to be controlled by secessionists and the Chikusan Republic's government more likely to be controlled by pacifists/Shimazu apologists. However, Kazemura will likely not push into Chikusa proper due to the lack of legitimacy at this time.

The War for the West: Should the Shimazu State attempt to move towards greater autonomy or even outright secession and/or request Kazemuran military intervention to restore order prior to the conclusion of the emergency elections, the emergency Chikusan elections will be suspended and the transitional government will either hold onto power or fall to a military coup. The Imperial Republic of Kazemura will attempt to gamble for far more than the Shimazu State and declare its "restore order in the destabilized region." This pathway will be far more chaotic and dangerous  as Kazemura will not have the same legitimacy as the other path. The lack of clear secession means that Kazemura will likely deal with far more insurrection in the Chikusan areas, and even some dissatisfaction in the Shimazu areas. However, Kazemura will have a better chance at grabbing far more than just the initial claim.



Potential for Other Player Involvement
I mean... not many people are likely to get involved, but hey, sure... you know, if there was any neighbor who wanted to try and stop Kazemura that's cool but... pretty sure of the three neighbors Kazemura has, two are about to smash the third in the face for war crimes...

Oh! But people can play as the breakaway rebels or the NPC! But if they don't wanna do that that's cool too.

How your country may evolve from success
I added a whole part about potential outcomes below as success is subjective.

How your country may evolve from defeat
I added a whole part about potential outcomes below as defeat is subjective.

Potential Outcomes
Total Failure: Kazemura is unable to succeed in gaining any territory, even the Shimazu State. If the failure was through the Shimazu Crisis, it will likely attempt to spark a war in the future over the region and further destabilize its neighbor in the meantime. If the failure was along the War for Eden Path, the blow will be shattering to the legitimacy of the new Empress and grumblings will be heard about whether the days of military supremacy and monarchs deciding the fate of nations are over... the time for a final revolution may come (OOC Note: I'd probably run a revolution and then just leave Kazemura an NPC... not sure what else to do with it honestly as the government promised a resurgence).

Success to the Blue Line (Shimazu): If gained through the Shimazu Crisis, Kazemura considers it a major political victory and will be poised to strike at the weakened Chikusan Republic in the near future. Kazemura would likely take about 5 years preparing itself for the coming war and use the time to further destabilize its neighbor while integrating Shimazu into its borders. Then, the next war would begin. If gained through the War for Eden path, Kazemura would take longer to recover from the war and would certainly have to face a more prepared Chikusa the next time.

Success to the Yellow Line (Shimazu and Part of Chikusa): Kazemura is clearly ascending in the world. Although not a superpower by any means yet, it has proven it can not only liberate its own lands, it can spark the beginnings of a new destiny as well. It would well over a decade for Kazemura to secure the area beyond Shimazu and it would likely enter into a series of skirmishes and even a follow-up war with a rump Chikusa state soon after as it faces insurrection in the occupied areas.

Success to the Red Line (Shimazu and Chikusa/Total Success): Kazemura? Shimazu? Chikusa? All parts of a new whole. The Western Heiwana Confederation is declared, with very clear intentions that the "western" part is not staying. The nation has decided its path: resurgence through any means. While it will take some time to sort out the affairs of a new government system and the trivial matter of the insurrections (especially in the Chikusan territories), it will only really be a decade. Maybe two. But afterwards, they shall come to understand that the Confederation is in their best interests. In the meantime, the nation shall work to slowly destabilize and isolate its new neighbors in the East. And then they shall be anschlussed reunited with their siblings in the West as well.

Oh yes and there may be an agreement or two that needs to be ironed out with one of Kazemura's neighbors moving forward... but we can come to some sort of agreement, no?

Approved. Bear in mind the atmosphere you told in the chat, where CHI-KA-SU! isn't actively trying to fuck up the minority, but is more going through a small political crisis. That said, start the OOC thread...and the IC thread.

RP Name: Our Slumber is Over

So yeah. See the spoiler for the general idea. Also, it appears that Flo's new nation Bangbang is going to try and save the Pokemons. And fail. Also, it's Chikasu State now and Chikasun people.

I am under the assumption that the total population in the area being invaded is in the mid-30 millions. Ten million are apparently in Shimazu. Dunno what GDPpc is, apparently don't need to know either so woohoo.

Yeah. That's it.

[Alvino Castillon]

Since no one's said anything, I'm just gonna go ahead and start this up now.

[Ayzek]

I WILL INVADE YOU.

[Blacaria]

*builds his invasion force in Isle Vikaris*

[Alvino Castillon]

Uh huh.

Anyways, I started the IC thread. Working on the next post now.

[Blacaria]

FEAR US!

[Alvino Castillon]

FEAR US!

No.

[Ayzek]

I was thinking of having the trade agreement passed, but ultimately decided against it considering the details around it. I have vague recollection of words said between us along the lines of "the treaty was a medium for Kazemura to sneak grab Shimazu." (Hey look, it's been a year since your RP began. Huh.) I didn't remember the specifics, so I didn't reference it ICly, but its likely Chikasu had a similar underlying sentiment.

Regardless, I'ma give you an opportunity to reply to that (more shameless procrastination). And after that we can skip a year or two, to where Maki has been removed and the new government has negotiated a Fair Deal™? It might be wise to end this campaign there, and then submit one for that crazy guy/signing a defense treaty with Chikasu when you're ready. Since it hasn't been a full trade yet, Chikasu isn't likely to be super eager to sign such a treaty unless there's a notable threat. Such as a crazy guy.

Edit: also, plox submit map details for Chikasu and add it to the Statistics system.

[Alvino Castillon]

Just saw this. I responded, but thought the government’s reps would meet with the Kazemuran government before it’s over. The Empress would basically tell them that she is seeking to create a new confederation for Heiwana, especially since the crazy guy out East is consolidating power in certain ways. Also the whole Drubang pirate crisis is about to happen, so it offers an opportunity for Kazemura to prove it’ll have Chikasu’s back if they’re willing to have Kazemura’s.

[Ayzek]

GROSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.

But okay, they can meet. The issue with meeting soonishish though, is that whatever her name is still President, and likely will be President for another week or six. I'm not too sure about that process.