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12 Oct 23 UTC	Spring, 1861: GameMaster: Please remember that negotiations before the game begins are not allowed.
12 Oct 23 UTC	Spring, 1861: (TheOverlordTank): oi
12 Oct 23 UTC	Spring, 1861: Info: This is a choose your country game.
13 Oct 23 UTC	Spring, 1861: Hey guys
13 Oct 23 UTC	Spring, 1861: How's it going?
13 Oct 23 UTC	Spring, 1861: How we feelin'?
13 Oct 23 UTC	Spring, 1861: its about to get wicked
13 Oct 23 UTC	Autumn, 1861: [Russia]:mother russia
13 Oct 23 UTC	Autumn, 1861: [China]:Hello! Russia, please PM China!
13 Oct 23 UTC	Autumn, 1861: [China]:Also, Great Britain please PM China!
13 Oct 23 UTC	Autumn, 1861: [Turkey]:Committee of Union and Progress October 12, 2023 Joint Resolution Enacted by the authority of the royal Sultan Mehmed V Declaring that a state of war exists between the Imperial Government of France and the Government and the people of the Ottoman Empire (Turkey): Therefore be it Resolved by the Committee of Union and Progress in council assembled,That the state of war between the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) and the imperial government of France which has thus been thrust upon the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) is hereby formally declared; and the Sultan is hereby authorized and directed to employ the entire naval and military forces of the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) and the resources of the Government to carry on war against the Imperial government of France; and, to bring the conflict to a successful termination, all the resources of the country are hereby pledged by the Ottoman Empire (Turkey).
13 Oct 23 UTC	Autumn, 1861: [Holland]:average Mehmed W
16 Oct 23 UTC	Autumn, 1862: [Turkey]:Turkish Ambassador and Prince Bippidybobbidyboo by order of Royal Sultan Mehmed V (Declassified/For Official Use Only) RELIABLE information has been received by the Ottoman Empire Government to the effect that French forces intend to march on the line of the Austrian borders. This information leaves no doubt as to the intention of France to march through Austrian territory against the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Government cannot but fear that Austria, in spite of the utmost goodwill, will be unable, without assistance, to repel so considerable a French invasion with sufficient prospect of success to afford an adequate guarantee against danger to the Ottoman Empire. It is essential for the self-defense of the Ottoman Empire that she should anticipate any such hostile attack. The Ottoman Government however, feel the deepest regret if Austria or any other nation regarded as an act of hostility against herself the fact that the measures of Ottoman Empire’s opponents forced the Ottoman Empire, for her own protection, to enter Austrian territory. In order to exclude any possibility of misunderstanding, the Ottoman Government make the following declaration: -- 1. The Ottoman Empire has in view no act of hostility against Austria. In the event of Austria being prepared in the coming war to maintain an attitude of friendly neutrality towards the Ottoman Empire, the Ottoman Government bind themselves, at the conclusion of peace, to guarantee the possessions and independence of the Austrian Kingdom in full. 2. The Ottoman Empire undertakes, under the above-mentioned condition, to evacuate Prussian territory on the conclusion of peace. 3. If Austria adopts a friendly attitude, the Ottoman Empire is prepared, in cooperation with the Austrian authorities, to purchase all necessaries for her troops against a cash payment, and to pay an indemnity for any damage that may have been caused by Ottoman troops. 4. Should Austria oppose the Ottoman troops, and in particular should she throw difficulties in the way of their march by a resistance of the fortresses on the borders, or by destroying railways, roads, tunnels, or other similar works, the Ottoman Empire will, to her regret, be compelled to consider Austria as an enemy. In this event, the Ottoman Empire can undertake no obligations towards Austria, but the eventual adjustment of the relations between the two States must be left to the decision of arms. The Ottoman Government, however, entertains the distinct hope that this eventuality will not occur, and that the Austrian Government will know how to take the necessary measures to prevent the occurrence of incidents such as those mentioned. In this case the friendly ties which bind the two neighboring States will grow stronger and more enduring.
16 Oct 23 UTC	Autumn, 1862: [China]:Excerpt from The Bunbunmaru Newspaper, Beijing Office. When asked for their reaction to the Ottoman Ultimatum to the Dual Monarchy of Austria and Hungary, Minister Kongming had this to say. "Naturally, seeing the current disorder in France, one wonders who exactly is controlling this force, and what their aims are. I wish that the Dual Monarchy and the Ottomans can arrange a deal for the transport of troops. However, I feel there are bigger problems to focus on, instead of a collapsing nation and its neighbours." The Minister Kongming went on to say that this was not the official position of the Chinese state, as a council had not yet taken place. He also wished for our newspaper to stress that this should not be taken as a sign of aggression, but merely an observation. - Luo Guanzhong, Beijing
16 Oct 23 UTC	Autumn, 1862: [China]:(For those wondering, Bunbunmaru is not an actual Chinese paper, but rather a Japanese word. It means "Sentence Sentence Period." Effectively, Gibberish Newspaper)
19 Oct 23 UTC	Autumn, 1864: [Turkey]:Committee of Union and Progress Joint Resolution Enacted by the authority of the royal Sultan Mehmed V Resolved by the Committee of Union and Progress of the Ottoman Empire, That the present deplorable civil war has been forced upon the World by the disunionists of the Southern States now in revolt against the constitutional Government and in arms around the capital; that in this global emergency the Committee of Union and Progress, banishing all feelings of mere passion or resentment, will recollect only its duty to the World; that this war is not waged upon our part in any spirit of oppression, nor for any purpose of conquest or subjugation, nor purpose of overthrowing or interfering with the rights or established institutions of those States, but to defend and maintain the supremacy of Union and Progress and to preserve peace and stability, with all the dignity, equality, and rights of the Ottoman Empire and her Allies unimpaired; and that as soon as these objects are accomplished the war ought to cease.
19 Oct 23 UTC	Autumn, 1864: [Turkey]:May the Confederacy put down her arms so the world can finally focus her efforts on the new age of space exploration and solar system resource extraction.
19 Oct 23 UTC	Autumn, 1864: [CSA]:Public Notice Fall 1864: We have responded to public pressure and have lashed several Moonshine stills together in one of our deepest hollers, lit them on fire with the cache of cherry bombs and roman candles left over after Uncle Bubba blew his hand off with them last 4th of July, and in defiance of the Yankee aggressors, the Confederacy has inaugurated the Space Age. Our satellite, "Roll Tide 1," has completed one orbit of this here blue marble we call Earth, collecting valuable intelligence on our neighbors.
19 Oct 23 UTC	Autumn, 1864: [China]:Excerpt from the Bunbunmaru Newspaper - Beijing Office As nations across the globe launch their own expeditions of our heavens, one nation remains notably absent. China, despite being the leaders in both Military and Civilian Rocketry at the beginning of the current age, have not sent up a single rocket. We asked the Qing Government as to why this is the case. The head of the astronomical sciences department, Chang'e Qī, reached out with this to say. "We feel that it is not the right time, and currently, we have no way to reach into the heavens without it being seen as a declaration of war. We do not get this current outbreak of lunacy. After all, what use are rabbits?" - Luo Guanzhong, Beijing
20 Oct 23 UTC	Autumn, 1865: [Turkey]:Excerpt from The News Gardern papers Hadiqat al-Akhbar (حديقة الأخبا) Treasonous Tanzimat reformists have stifled the Ottoman’s ability to progress in the sciences of aviation. While the empire struggles to understand the elementary mechanics of rudimentary flight and physics, the debilitating effects of Tanzimat reforms from radical extremists who favor European “enlightenment” have infected Ottoman science and progress. Let this public executive order of Capital punishment on Tanzimat extremists show the Ottoman Empires resolution for progress. The Ottoman Empire has officially opened its borders with guaranteed rights to automatic naturalized citizenship for any and all Medical professionals, Scientists, skilled tradesmen, etc. By the authority of Royal Sultan Mehmed V (محمد خامس) under the influence of Islamic law Ahmed Cevdet Pasha, and Mustafa Reşid Paşa, are hereby sentenced to death for sedition and hindrance of Ottoman aviation progress.

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