EU2 Dynasty - Mataram from Infancy to Superpower

[Abe Sargent]

The following dynasty was begun and completed in December 2002. It received a lot of compliments. Normally, I write my dynasties in word format first, then cut and paste into FOF, so I can keep a permanent copy. However, I did not that with this EU2 dynasty. I am not going to bring over OOC comments or other people's posts.

Here then, is a story abvout a small island nation. And destiny.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

While I await the second FOF4 patch before continuing my FOF4/TCY dynasty, I look around for something more to do. I bought EU2 and played around with it. I have completed two Grand Campaigns, first as Trebizond, a Black Sea power with a claim to the throne of Greece. In the second campaign I played Oldenburg, a small German province in the heart of the Holy Roman Empire.

Both were challenges. And yet, I kicked the game's ass rather easily.

So, I am looking for a challenge. I will be playing the 400 year Grand Campaign for probably the final time. I look around the world map for a suitable place to begin.

It is an established fact on the EU2 boards than Benin, in Africa, is actually a really nice place to start. I say phoey on Benin. And all of Africa. I tried a game with the Zulus, just to see how it played. After three years I quit. They start with such a limited map, and no body they know of has a better map, so you cannot do anything until you meet explorers from other countries way later in the game. That's no fun.

North America is so, known, to me. I don't like it.

In the previous two Grand Campaigns, my people settled and explored South America dry. I know it well.

Trebizond raped the Middle East, so I know it as well.

Asia - that's the good stuff.

But what in Asia? I don't want to be sitting next to a bunch of territory I can easily take. Too easy, I've played that game. So, I head into the Indies, where they are a few countries, and a lot of unclaimed territory.

My options here are Atjeh, Mataram, Brunei, and Makassar. Makassar is the only one-province country - the others all have two provinces. Atjeh is a bit too close to the shore for my tastes.

I choose Mataram, for reasons listed below.

For those who are unfamiliar with EU2, allow me to help a bit. The Grand Campaign starts in 1419 and ends in 1819. 400 years of play will take weeks. Or lots of long sessions. I played Oldenburg in about 10 days. Trebizond took two weeks.

EU2 is a political, economic, exploration and military game. You can play it on any level.

I will be playing Mataram. A small country on the Javan isles.

But it is not enough to simply play as one of the most handicapped countries in the game. I want more. So I will role-play this puppy out. It should prove quite...

interesting

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Handicaps of Mataram

1). Mataram is Hindu. All of the other small island states are Islamic, as is Malacca, the closest mainland country. The other mainland states close to mine are Buddist. I am seperated from my Hindu brothers by a long sea voyage over to the Indian Peninsula. This will make it hard to control any conquered territory, as well as making it less productive.

2). Mataram is Hindu, part II. A Hindu country has a worse penalty to its technology development. Hindu is worse than Islam which is worse than Orthodox which is worse than Latin. As such, my tech growth should be quite stunted by the time the Europeans make it to my shores.

3). Mataram is Javan in culture. My two provinces are the only Javan provinces in the game. As such, taking other provinces will always result in a reduced production and tax value when controlling them (-30% for a province being from another culture. -30% for it being from another religion. That combines for a -60% with every province around me currently controlled by another power)

4). Capital is Bali, an island. My other province is Surabaja on the island of Java. If my capital were Surabaja, or any of the other Indonesian players, my capital would have an unconnected route to neutral, or unclaimed, territory. That would give me a nice boost in colonist growth. However, having an island capital means it can never have an unconnected path to unclaimed territory, and therefore, no colonist growth.

5). Mataram has no CB shields on other provinces. In EU2, you have to have a "Casus Belli" on another country in order to declare war on them, unless you want to lose a lot of reputation. You gain these CB temporarily for various diplomatic activities. You also have a permanent CB on any power who controls territory you have a historical claim to. You can also demand a CB territory in a war without conquering it. Without any CB provinces, Mataram cannot wage a war on any power without upsetting other countries, or it must wait until a natural CB arises.

6). Mataram begins with its two provinces having Cotton and Coffee. Those are certaianly two halfway decent exports. But, other countries in the area have Spices - SPice is one of the best exports in the game. Plus, I have no grain provinces, so the size of my military is limited. There is only one grian province I know of in the Indonesian area - a neutral territory adjacent to Atjeh. After that, it's central SE Asia in Laos, Lampang, and Sarakham. I will need that neutral gain territory sooner or later, despite its low economic value.

As such, I begin with poorer exports than those around me, and I don't even have any grain in easy reach.

7). The natives in these areas are numerous and pissed off. Neutral provinces have natives in them before they are settled. A player has the option of whacking the natives and settling the province, which will be more likely with the natives gone, or keeping the natives around and settling around them. If you settle around them, you will have the possibility of a native uprising, a reduced chance of colonization, but if you get a colony going, the natives will join the population of the colony.

Ideally, you want provinces with a high amount of natives that are very peaceful. Indonesia has the opposite. The province right beside mine on Java has 15,000 natives with a High aggresiveness. I can't recall ever seeing 15,000 natives in one territory before. To compare, my capital of Bali begins the game with 10,000 and Surabaja begins with 8,000 inhabitants.

As such, colonization will not be without its hazards.

8). Along with a slow tech development, I also do not begin with Trade Level 1. Instead I have to research it. TR1 allows me to use merchants to send to trade centers and yields trade income. Without merchants in the first few years, I will be unable to quickly gain an economic edge on my neighbors.

9). At 0% interest, in the beginning of the game, my infantry costs 12 ducats a thousand and 21 for cavalry. I can affect that with domestic policy sliders, but it's awfully expensive for military so early in the game. Inflation will only make it worse.

10). I begin with funky Domestic Policy sliders. I'm close to Aristocracy, but not as close as many others. I am in the middle in the Centralization/Decentraliztion slider - very unusual. I am just barely towards serfdom where most countries begin with hard core Serfdom. I am in the middle on Free Trade/Mercantilism, towards Offense Doctrine, heavily Naval, slighty towards Quality. I am also in the middle on Narrowminded/Innovative.

There are some serious adjustments that need to be made here. I need to be more Narrowminded, Free Trade, Offensive, and Quality. I will also need to offset the tech disadvantge of Narrowminded, so I will probably not move there for a while.

11). My maps of the area are decent, and the mainland is depper than I would have expected. But, I lace knowledge of a lot of the eastern islands, like Timor, Buru, Ceram, Tindore, the Phillipines, and so forth. I will need to explore as soon as a random event gets me an Explorer or Conquistador unit.

12). To my knowledge, Mataram has no events. Therefore, I have to rely on random events to give me my kingdom. As such, I cannot know when Conquistadors/Explorers will come, or if they even will. Likewise, I will get no leaders other than the generic ones.

13). I will never have access to the purchasing of European mercenaries. Sahme, for I really liked buying them later in the game when inflation was out of hand, or as an emergency purchase to shore up defenses.

Interesting disadvantages all around.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Vikramavardhana is the ruling monarch of my kingdom. Mataram does not strike fear into any of our enemies. Neither does Vikramavardhana, for that matter.

My father died yesterday of old age. The Javan weather can keep a man alive for a long time. With food from the sea and shore alike, we are a people wealthy in life and good living.

But we know what is coming. We only speak of it at night, over a fire, when our tongues are loosened by drink.

Mataram cannot long last this way.

The winds are changing. Our Islamic neighbors rattle their spears, the mainland is a monsoon of war, threatening to pull everybody in against their will.

How long will Mataram last this way?

My father understood that. It was no mistake when he was appointed Chief Advisor to the throne.

And now, I an Chief Advisor upon my father's death. My father opened our Monarch's eyes to the truth of our situation. It is my job to guide him through it.

I have decided upon Mataram's goals, both short term and long term. They are:

1). Quickly expand. Either by colonization or conquest. Or a mixture of the two.

2). Establish economic stability.

3). Eliminate the Islamic competition in the Indies.

4). Establish an outpost on the mainland. This will have to be done by conquest.

5). Control all of Indonesia.

6). Drive out and keep out any forces or establishments from other areas, including Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

7). Convert the Islamic territories to Hinduism.

8). Become an economic superpower.


Those are my goals for Mother Mataram. It is time to begin. We have much work to do before i can sleep.

The winds are changing.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

My first act as Chief Advisor is to decrease our tolerance of the Christians. A few missionaries have reached our country, and we have heard of them. But I have no tolerance for the heathen "Christians." I increase tolerance of Hidus to its maximum. Our own religion shell be foremost in people's minds.

As much as it pains me, for the moment, we must be kind to Moslems. For now. We are too surrouded by them to be anything else. For now. I will decrease tolerance for Konfucians for now to assist, although China will not look kindly upon our policies. I also increase tolerance for Buddhists a bit - enough to get a little gratitude from the Buddhist countries.

The very second thing i do is examine our Domestic policies. We need to be more offensive in our military, as well as having more quality. I also want us to be more open to Free Trade, yet more Narrowminded towards development.

For now, I move us towards a more Offensive military philosophy. In 10 yers, I can revisit our policies and see what need to be done then.

In development, I move our resources towards Trade and Stability. We need to use Merchants more quickly than I originally like.

After changing our policies, I hed to bed. I have made enough people mad for this month. More will come next month.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Forgot to add, I am playing this on the very Hard level of difficulty (the hardest one) and the medium level of Aggressiveness. Too much Aggressiveness yields wacky results.

The following countries are being used a majors. These are my main competitors for points and so forth. China, Nippon, dai Viet, England, Castille, France, and the Ottoman Empire. If I achieve more victory points than these guys, that'll be saying something.

European countries and provinces might seem familiar to many FOFC readers. But, Southeast Asian and Indonesian areas are unfamiliar to me, as they probably are to you as well.

Following my exploits with the countries of Ayutthaya and Champa, while hearing about provinces like Sulawesi, Selatan, Bandjarmasin, and Palembang might get confusing.

You can download a map of Asia in EU2 at:


Chema Cagi's EU2 HomePage (http://www.chema-cagi.com/EU2/Asia_Pacific.zip)


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

A month later I examine our reports.

We have 5 Galleys and 5 Transports in our Fleet. Hardly terrorizing.

We have 5000 Infantry and 100 calvary protecting our capital of Bali. Again, hardly impressive.

I could take out a loan and make Military now. Then try and hit Makassar. Makassar will probably be our first target. We would porbably have to go into debt so much that we'd evetually havbe to keep taking out loans until bankruptcy sets in. That would be very bad for a country like ours - and very hard to get out of. I prefer a wait and see approach, for now.

I reduce the maintenance costs of our fleet and army for now. We need all of the money we can.

We have 50 ducats to Mataram's name. That it not enough to do much, so I'll have save up for a couple of years.

Eventually, we'll learn how to have a Tax Collecter, and then I'll build one in Bali and Surabaja. We'll need money to hire a Tax Collector, so it's another goal to save for.


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

It's imperative that Mataram join a military alliance sooner or later. I will also want to entre into some marriages, as well as getting trade agreements with nearby countries. We have a lot to do for now, diplomatically.

We'll see what develops on the diplomatic front. For I have no intention of initiating anything for a while.


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

September 1, 1419 - I offer a Trade Agreement with Malacca, and they agree. Malacca has the nearest Center of Trade, so it's a good arrangement.

We have gained the stability lost when I moved us to a more Offensive philosophy. We should be fully stable in another month or so. China and Manchu are at war, and China's two Allys in Dai Viet and Myanmar both dishonored their allaince and refused to declare war with Manchu. An interesting development early.

We will need to play quiet neutral observer for a much longer.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

September 16, 1419 - Another amazing development abraod. Dai Viet had a rebellion and overthrew the Chinese Oppressors. This cancelled their vasselization with China and they declared war on China.

Amazing.

All is quiet here in the Indies, however, with nobody making the first move.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

January 1, 1420 - Champa, the only Hindu country in on our maps, refused to sign a Trade Agreement with us. I will wait for relations to improve, then offer a Royal Marriage to Chmpa. Dai Viet agreed to a Trade Agreement, however.

We are fully stabilized, and I have turned those resources towards improving our infrastructure. Not much developing on the Dai Viet/China front. We'll see what happens.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

April 1, 1420 - We have our first Colonist. I hire a Minister of Colonization. There are essentially two area nearby that are easy to colonize, according to my minister.

Jakarta, on the isle of Java, hs Sugar as an export. It will cost us 51 of our 72 ducats to send a colonist there. There natives number around 1000 and have a very low hostility.

Flores, an isle to the east, will cost 47 ducats to send our colonists there. There are alo about 1000 native, with alow aggressiveness. Flores exports Spices.

Ultimately, one factor weighs in my decision. My Minister estimates teh sucess rate of coloniztion at Jakarta to be 77%, Flores at 56%. That's a big differnce to me, so I send our Colonists to Jakarta at a cost of 51 ducats. It will take five months to find out whether they are successful.


May 21, 1420 - China moved their capital to Beijing.


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

September 1, 1420 - Word comes back that our colonization of Jakarta is sucessful! It's a very suitable climate, and growth should happen immediately.

We have 100 colonists there right now. The growth rater there is an amazing 12%. My Minister of Colonization informs me that colonies need around 600 people before natives are convinced to join. In the meantime, there could always be an uprising. But, it's not likely with natives as peacful as the Jakartans.

I cannot find Beijing on our maps, so until we locate it, I cannot send any envoys to China.

We sign a Trade Agreement with Ayutthaya, who are right above the Malaccans. Cambodia also agress to an Agreement.


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

January 1, 1421 - No Indonesian State has yet to ally herself with any other power. Are we waiting for someone to blink?

Trade Agreement with Champa is signed, but Atjeh refuses. I hate wasting my diplomats like that. Atjeh will suffer later for their indignation.

I order our fleet to go by Makassar and check their defenses.


February 3, 1421 - Our fleet sails into the Sea of Java and checks Makassar's defenses. They have 6000 men and 11 ships. Not assailable for a while. I decide to send the fleet to Jakarta, then on to Brunei to check their defenses.


May 5, 1421 - Our fleet arrives on the Coast of Brunei. They too have 6000 men in Brunei, but Sabah is unguarded. 11 ships rest in Brunei harbor. I send the fleet back to Jakarta, then over to Atjeh.


July 1, 1421 - We get some more colonists. SInce we have established a colonly in Jakara, it only costs 44 ducats this time. My Minister estimates an 82% sucess rate. We have 46 ducats in the treasury, so I send out the next wave of colonists.


August 1, 1421 - Vientiane, Taungu, and Pegu all agree to sign Trade Agreements with me.


September 2, 1421 - Our fleet arrives in the Straighs of Malacca. Atjeh has 2052 soldiers guarding their capital and 9948 in Riau. They have 4 ships in harbor and are building more. They are also promoting a Tax Collector in Atjeh.

Malacca has 2047 soldiers in their capital and Coenter of Trade province named, appropriately, Malacca. They have 9950 men in Perak, which is on the border with Ayutthaya. Only 52 men are in Johor.

Riau, interestingly enough, is not a port.

I order our fleet to return to Jakarta, then Bali.


September 5, 1421 - The second wave of colonization of Jakarta suceeds. It went faster the second time around because Jakarta was already settled.

I will continue to lay low.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

October 2, 1421 - Dai Viet and China come to peace. China pays Dai Viet 85 ducats as part of the peace plan.

October 17, 1421 - Dai Viet founds the Empire of Dai Viet.

Dai Viet looks to have great ally potential.

January 2, 1422 - Our fleet reaches Bali - a year and a day after they set sail.

March 5, 1422 - Arakan and Assam agree to a Trade Agreement with us.

June, 22, 1422 - Myanmar agrees to a Trade Agreement with us as well.

September 11, 1422 - Atjeh refuses another offer of a Trade Agreement. We have more Colonists, but not enough ducats to send them. I decide to switch gears financially and start saving for when we can send out merchants and build Tax Collectors. I'll let the Colonists build for a while.

November 28, 1422 - A random diplomatic move happend to us with Makassar. Our relation improved significatly and we gained a diplomat. We have a Trade Agreement with every mainland power we can. I move to Brunei and Makassar and send out deplomats to them. Both sign the Agreements. Only Atjeh does not have a Agreement with us.

January 1, 1423 - Atjeh finally signs a Trade Agreement with Mother Mataram.

Now we are finished laying the groundwork for our Merchants. When we start sending them out, countries we know will not try to put them out of business. Now, we need that Trade Level 1 discovered.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

January 26, 1423 - Myanmar annexes Pegu. That's one less country we know. My Science Advisor informs me that if we know less than 10 countries, our science and technology growth will suffer. We know and have agreements with 13 countries right now. Let's hope not too many of our neighbors start annexing each other.

June 1, 1423 - I offer a Royal Marriage to Champa - they agree. Our relations improve, plus we can now see what goes on in Champan lands.

Champa looks to have four ships in harbor, and 6000 men in the province of Da Lat. Their capital is south of Da Lat, in the Mekong Delta. Da Lat is adjacent to Dai Viet, so I figure they are stationed there for protection just in case.

With this Royal Marriage, we have begun entering the politics of the mainland.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

June 5, 1423 - Brunei declares war on Champa. Cross sea warfare already?

July 24, 1423 - Champa ios building forces. I send the fleet to go to Brunei and check on their military progress.

August 26, 1423 - Brunei lands forces in Da Lat. The sides seem to be about equal - with each having around 6000 men.

September 9, 1423 - Champa loses the battle in Da Lat. Brunei has more than 4000 troops left - not enough to siege Da Lat.

October 29, 1423 - Our fleet arrives in the Coast of Brunei. They do not have any soldiers in their provinces, with 9 ships in harbor. Hmmm.

I order my fleet back to Bali. In the meantime I have a decision to make. Do I try and hit Brunei in the back? It's a really good opportunity, and I feel that I have to take advantage.

I order the conscription of 1000 calvary and 2000 infantry in Bali.

We go to war soon.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

November 19, 1423, Brunei lands some more men in Da Lat and begins a siege. My Minister of war says they have 5814 men in Da Lat. Across the ocean. We continue to build.

December 3, 1423 - Champa decides to march 6000 men to Da Lat - keeping 5000 or so in reserve. Personally, I'd march them all in and try to wipe out the Brunei threat.

I up the maintanence on my fleet and army.

December 28, 1423 - Champan forces enter Da lat and begins warring with the Brunei forces there.

January 1, 1424 - With new tax income coming with the new year, I order Surabaja to build 2000 infantry.

January 30, 1424 - Champa defeats and destroys the Brunei forces in Da Lat.

February 3, 1424 - Our forces builing in Bali are complete, and I launch the Bali fleet to load up our forces.

Brunei may have been buiding armies in the meantime. I will sneak around the back of the island and land in Sabah. I will strike Brunei from behind. That way, it will take some time for the Brunei fleet to launch and come over. Hopefully we'll have enough time to land our forces in Sabah.

February 22, 1424 - 8100 Mataram soldiers board the Bali Fleet.

March 5, 1424 - 2000 infantry are fully conscripted in Surabaja.

April 1, 1424 - the Surabajan forces board the fleet in the Java Sea. We set sail for the Balabac Strait.

May 11, 1424 - We arrive in the Balabac Strait. I contact Champa. I offer Champa a military alliance - they agree and our relations improve.

I declare war against Brunei. We lose stability for lacking a Casus Belli, plus we also lose some favor diplomatically.

I send commands to unload our troops into Sabah.

On the home front, we need our stability back, so I shift our research from infrastructure to stability.

The war has begun.


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Brunei War of 1424-1427

Our goal in this war is to capture Sabah and negiotiate for it in a peace treaty. Gettins some gold would be nice as well. Hopefully we've caught Brunei with their respective pants down.

June 7, 1424 - Our forces land in Sabah. What I see is very interesting. There is no fleet in Brunei's harbor - nor no army on her land. I decide to march my entire army to Brunei from Sabah. We could keep a force behind in Sabah, but I know that the real battle will probably take place in Brunei, so I decide to move all of our forces there.

Our fleet is ordered back to Bali.

I wonder if the Brunei fleet set sail, and if they intend to battle us?

June 10, 1424 - The Brunei Fleets arrives in the Balabac Strait but we avoid each other on the waters and there is no battle.

June 25, 1424 - The siege of Brunei begins as our army arrives.

July 15, 1424 - Brunei builds 2000 men in Sabah. I believe they will try to build up an army to dislodge us from their lands.

August 12, 1424 - Our fleet returns to Bali. The Sabah foorces are moving. Are they boarding ships or coming to attack us in Brunei?

August 21, 1424 - The Brunei forces in Sabah have apparently boarded ships. I set the Bali fleet asail. We need to find them. I have no forces on Bali, Surabaja or Jakarta. I'd like to know where Brunei is going.

October 6, 1424 - Our fleet arrives in the Strait of Makassar, but no Brunei fleet is to be seen. I sail over to the Karimata Strait by Jakarta.

October 25, 1424 - Brunei captures the colony of Jakarta. I know where their fleet is now.

My question is whether they will try to keep the colony or send the soldiers elsewhere.

November 1, 1424 - We regain some of our stability lost by declaring war without a Casus Belli.

November 16, 1424 - Our fleet arrives in the Karimata Strait. The Brunei fleet is nowhere to be seen. Apparently they dropped off 2000 men in Jakarta and left.

December 2, 1424 - Brunei offers peace demanding 4 ducats. I laugh at them.

December 7, 1424 - While sending my fleet back to Bali, I ran into a Brunei fleet of 2 Galleys in the Java Sea. We engage in combat, and my fleet has the wind. Plus it's bigger. I hope to destroy or turn bac the Brunei fleet.

January 5, 1425 - Our naval engagement on the Java Sea is going very poorly for us. I send our fleet into the Surabaja Harbor.

January 18, 1425 - I invite Malacca to our alliance - they reject my proposal.

January 20, 1425 - I meet with my Miliary Advisor about the Brunei siege. He informs me that it is going very slowly. We have barely made headway. He suggests that we blockade Brunei with our fleet. That may help. Unfortunately, our fleet currently has its tail between its legs. After a whiel I might send it out.

March 2, 1425 - Brunei sends another peace proposal, this time demaning 20 ducats - our entire treasury. I decline with the head of their envoy decorating my garden and feeding scavengers.

Our Naval technology advanced. This should help our navies fight a bit better - which we will apparenty need.

I set our fleet sail for the Coast of Brunei.

The occupying soliders have left Jakarta. We can try to retake it, or just set sail and see what happens. I decide to allow Brunei to keep it for now.

I also order Surabaja to build 1000 men. I want them there in case I decide to pop over to Jakarta and retake my colony.

April 1, 1425 - Our stability is maximized. I agin move our intelligencia to infrastructure.

April 15, 1425 - Brunei lands their 2000 men in Surabaja. Not enough to come close to sieging it - they need 5000 for that purpose. Enoug to kill my 1000 men when they are tarined, however. I dispatc a Transport from my fleet to set sai for the Java Sea. I intend to send my soldiers to the ship when they arrive so that Brunei will not exterminiate them.

May 4, 1425 - Brunei sends yet another peace offer. This time I send them the hands and feet back.

May 7, 1425 - Our fleet arrives in Brunei. There is a fleet of 3 ships in their harbor. We wait.

May 11, 1425 - Our army in Surabaja arrives. They have a poor morale and are desperately outnumberd, but they will have to survive long enough for my transport to arrive.

May 16, 1425 - It didn't take long for Brunei to send our forces packing. They are fleeing into Bandung where angry natives wait.

May 27, 1425 - Our transport arrives in the Java Sea. 6 Brunei ships are here as well. I decide to land in Surabaja harbor with my transport.

June 10, 1425 - I send the fleet at Brunei back to Bali - they don't seem to be helping. Our army enters Bandung and the natives begin attacking. I order an immediate retreat, sending them into Jakarta.

June 24, 1425 - One of Mataram's greatest noble families has entered financial troubles. They demand our help. It will take 75 ducats to help them, and I do not want to take out a loan. As such, our stability drops by one.

July 2, 1425 - Our small army arrives in Jakarta and we have retaken our colony.

August 1, 1425 - Our Trade advances to level 1 and we can now send Merchants abroad. I immediately send a merchant to Malacca to open up some business. I can only afford to send one nright now. We make four a year, but since I cxan store a maximum of 6 merchants, I have 5 left after sending this one away.

August 14, 1425 - Our fleet arrives back in Surabaja. I immedaitely relaunch to see where Brunei has gone.

September 9, 1425 - Our fleet arrives in the Karamata Strait outside of Jakarta and runs into a Brunei transport. We engage in battle.

October 9, 1425, - One month later we sink the Brunei transport. We also steal their rutters. I check the map to see if we gained knowledge of anywhere. It looks like Brunei and us have the same maps already, because I don't see any additional areas revealed.

January 1, 1426 - We develop technology in land military. Our fleet was sent to the Coast of Brunei, and we are still not blockading it. With the new year, I send two merchants to Malacca to set up shop.

February 23, 1426 - Brunei is captured! I send our army back over to Sabah.

February 24, 1426 - Brunei offers peace for nothing. I let them know that I have other ideas for their country.

March 1, 1426 - Our infrastructure improves. I put all of our investigations into trade.

March 22, 1426 - While sailing home, I encounter another lone Brunei transport - this time in the Coast of Sarawok. I also run into a Chinese Explorer, Zheng He. That's bad news for us - Chinese colonists could be coming.

May 9, 1426 - We destroy the Brunei transport, but lost a Galley due to attrition.

June 24, 1426 - Brunei built 2000 calvary in Sabah. We enter into combat with them.

June 27, 1426 - Our fleet enters the Java Sea and spies another solitary transport. Battle ensues.

June 30, 1426 - We win a victory in Sabah and the Brunei forces are retreating into Brunei province.

August 13, 1426 - Brunei offers peace and demands all 6 of our ducats. I don't know what makes them think they can beat us, but it is quickly becoming less funny and more annoying.

August 21, 1426 - We destroy the transport.

February 15, 1427 - Brunei again sends off an offer of peace if only we give them all of the ducats in our treasury. I again laugh his messager off the palace walls and ontoa pointed stick.

February 20, 1427 - Our fleet arrives in the Coast of Brunei. Two Brunei Galleys are in our way. They have the wind, but I have more ships.

March 19, 1427 - Brunei sends another of those annoying peace offers for only a limited time.

April 8, 1427 - We win the naval engagement and destroy one of the Brunei galleys in the process.

April 22, 1427 - Another battle as the galley returns. They retreat a couple of days later.

May 4, 1427 - We capture Sabah! We have now captured the entier country of Brunei and have an impressive bargaining position.

I begin by demanding Sabah as tribute. I then also demand that Brunei become my vassal. Lastly, I demand 250 ducats to recoup my losses in the war.

Brunei rejects my kind offer. So I wait a month.

May 9, 1927 - Brunei sends a peace offer of Sabah and 91 ducats. I reject their offer. I want Sabah, ducats, and vassalization.

June 28, 1427 - I offer Brunei peace for Sabah, vassalization, and 150 ducats. They refuse.

August 3, 1427 - Same offer, but for 100 ducats. Another refusal.

September 3, 1427 - This time I demand Sabah and 100 ducats again - they accept this time.

And thus the Brunei war ends with Mataram gaining Sabah, some money, and gaining a vassal.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

A look at Sabah:

Sabah is an interesting province. It has 5204 people inhjabiting it. There is no revolt risk, despite the fact that we annexed it from another country.

Becuase it is pagan. It als has indonesian culture. We can convert it using missionaries and and when pagans convert reliagion, they also convert culture. As such, Sabah haz the potential to be the only other province in Indonesia that will have no penalties, aside from those I colonize myself, of course.

Sabah exports Spices, which will help us as it helps our economy. As of right now, Sabah makes 9 ducats in taxes per year. That should change when we convert it down the road.

Sabah adds no manpower to my country.


A look at Surabaja:

8257 people and exporting cotton for 15 ducats annually. Adds no manpower.

A look at Bali:

10570 people exporting Coffee for 17 ducats annually. Adds one manpower.


A look at Jakarta:

214 people exporting Sugar for no taxes (colony) but 9 ducats annualy go to the center of trade in Malacca to be divided among merchants there. That's poretty good for a small colony.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

With my blood money, I make several decisions.

Firstly, I send all 6 of my stored merchants to Malacca.

Secondly, I send another colonist to Jakarta, with an 87% chance of sucess.

That leaves me with 37 ducats.

I decide to keep them for more merchants and colonizing.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

I lower the maintainence on my military again.

Our colonist is sucessful. I send another after the new year when I get some money. It, too, is successful - bringing our Jakartan population to 413.

We have been making some money from Brunei, so we have enough for yet another colonization attempt with a 95% chance of success. It also suceeds. We'll have to wait for next year to get enough money to try again.

January 1, 1429 - 10 years after my rise to power, to the day, our monarch passed away. His cousin, Suhita, takes over. Suhita has always looked up to me, and besides, I have successfuly wrest power away from the nobles and princes. Everybody knows that I was the one to strike Brunei, I was the one to expands our country.

I have more power than the monarch could ever hope to have.

Suhita is good at diplomacy, fair at administration, and poor at managing a war. I may not go to war for a while.

I reexamine our domestic policies.

I decide to move us towards having a more quality military.

I also send that last colonist to Jakarta. Last, because if he is successful, we will go over 600 people and absorb the native population.

Our colonization is, in fact, successful. Jakarta is now a fully actualized little colony.

Jakarta has 1624 people living there. Their export of Sugar is the best colony at the Malaccan Center of Trade, yielding 28 ducats to them and 18 annually ducats to us.

We are now a four province country. Time to become an empire.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Brunei stupidly eliminated all natives from Kalimantan province. It's right below Sabah, and it only trades fish - not a big deal, really. Due to the decided lack of natives, its really easy to colonize. I'll send a colonist there next, then move on to other places while I have claimed Kalimantan.

September 14, 1429 - We received a diplomatic insult from Makassar. This is a windfall of luck. This insult grants us a temporary Casus Belli against them for a year. Screw Kalimantan, I order 1000 calvary to be built in Bali. I bring to Bali the fleets and army of Mataram.

December 14, 1429, I load up the Bali fleet and send them over to Makassar to check out the military situation. When the new year hits, I'll order the building of some infantry, but for now, I am sending the fleet with 7000+ soldiers to look. If I like what I see I may land troops immediately after declaring war.

I up the maintanence on naval and land troops to 100%.

January 22, 1430 - Makassar has 6000 men and 11 ships. I will have to launch an attack off the boat, which will be dangerous. As such, I decide to wait for the 2000 more troops I have building in Bali right now to be ready.

April 24, 1930 - My loaded fleet has arrived in the Strait of Makassar. I decide to declare war and attack. If I can win this battle, then I defeat Makassar, If I lose, I can still recuperate.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Makassar War of 1430 - The Absorbtion of Makassar

April 24, 1430 - I declare war against Makassar. I call upon Champa to join me, but Champa dishonors our alliance, which gives me a temporary Casus Belli against
Champa. I order my troops to disembark and attack the Makassar.

May 16, 1430 - Our troops land in Makassar. I moive my fleet into the Sea of Java.

May 22, 1430 - We win the Battle of Makassar. The siege begins.

June 6, 1430 - Our fleet arrives in the Sea of Java where 9 Makassar ships are. We miss each other, however, and no battle occurs.

June 29, 1430 - Our fleet arrives in the Straits of Lombok by Bali and we attack the two galley fleet of Makassar.

July 26, 1430 - With the wind and a larger fleet, we sink one galley and force the other to retreat. I land our fleet briefly in Bali and then head back out to Makassar seas.

August 27, 1430 - Our fleet arrives in the Sea of Java where a Makassar fleet of one warship, 4 galleys, and 3 transports has the wind and attacks us. That is pretty bad odds for our four galleys, five trasports. I retreat back to the Straits of Lombok and hope my opponent seperated his fleet so we can pick them apart.

September 3, 1430 - Makassar sends their first peace envoy - and demands 3 ducats. Right, and I am the Sultan of Bengal.

September 25, 1430 - My fleet that retreated to the Straits of Lombok enters combat upon arrival with part of the Makassar fleet - the warship, two galleys, and three transports. This time, I have the wind. I stay and see how the fight goes.

November 1, 1430 - We defeat the Makassar fleet, although we do not sink any ships. We also stole the rutters of Makassar. Checking the map, Makassar has more info about China, and we have found Beijing for China, Nippon, and Korea. I immedietely contact all of them and try to set up Trade Agreements. They all agree.

December 1, 1430 - We follow the defeated fleet in the Sea of Java and fight them again. Even with the wind, this time we sink one of their galleys.

December 22, 1430 - We capture Makassar. We annex Makassar and take all of their fleets and the province of Makassar.

It was a quick war that ended poorly for us, ultimately. Makassar will probably be hard to convert and will probably launch a lot of rebellions.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Years of Quiet, Consolidation, and Building

I bring the entire fleet together at Bali to see what I have. My Naval Advisor gives me the following report:

1 Warship
7 Galleys
10 Transports

Maintenance - 0.6 ducats monthly

Supportbale Number of Ships: 29

I deicde to slash the maintenance of my Navy, but not my army. I also leave my army in Makassar for rebels.

Info about Makassar:

Sunni and Indonesian. Makassar has Nationalism which results in a minimum of 3% revolt risk each month. That will go down after time. It should be 0 revolt risk otherwise. 11853 people exporting Spices for 15 ducats annually and 16 sent to Malacca's Center of Trade. Makassar adds no manpower.

With the new year - 1431 - I get some ducats. I send that colonist to Kalimantan. My Minister of COlonization informs me we have a 64% chance of sucess.

April 6, 1431 - We have a new colony in Kalimantan as our colonist suceeded. It has a great rate of growth, but I'll not come here again for a while. I just wanted to claim the territory. Now, I'll look elsewhere for colonization.

September 8, 1431 - An Heir to the Crown is born! Suhita is so pleased.

February 1, 1432 - We finally have five merchants running around Malacca's Center of Trade. I will now be looking at CoTs futher away. Maybe Shanghai or Kansai or Ganges. Probably Shanghai.

April 19, 1433 - After over a year of quiet, we have our first revolt in Makassar. It is put down a few days later.

September 26, 1433 - Brunei sends us a Diplomatic Insult. This is an excellent excuse to go to war with Brunei, but I like them as a vassal right now. As my vassal, I get half of their income. I'd get slightly more than that after conquering them. Internationally I have a tarnished reputation. It would get worse if I took Brunei. So, for now, I'll hold off.

October 1, 1433 - I send out our n ext colonist. I am aiming fopr the island of Flores, east of Bali. With spice as an export, 1000 fairly peacefu natives, and a 56% chance of inital sucess, I'll send my money there.

December 5, 1433 - Our colonization attempt fails.

February 22, 1434 - I offer marriage to China and they accept. I also offer to Arakon, Ayutthaya, Malacca, and Nippon - they also accept.

July 1, 1434 - I try again to Colonize Flores.

July 8, 1434 - A huge war in SE Asia breaks out, with everybody against everybody.

Ayutthaya, Taungu versus China, Bengal, Vijaynagar, Arakan, Vientiane, Dai Viet and Cambodia

Champa versus Cambodia, Dai Viet, and Vientiane.

Literally every power, save Malacca, in SE Asia is at war.

And yet not a good time to invade. There are a couple of hard core alliances in there, and I don't want to ally myself with those they are fighting against, nor do I want to fight the people they are fighting, either. I can't race Dai Viet or China for land.

Another opportunity missed? Am I becoming more sedintary as I grow older?

Flores shall be my crowing accomplishment. I wil see it colonized, then retire my post in favor of another. It is time for my passing.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Retirement of Atahari I


Sept 4, 1434 - Our second coloniztion attempt at Flores has suceeded. Future attempts will have at least a 74% chance of sucess according to my Minister of Colonization. Flores has a nice growth rate, so let's work on it.

October 22, 1434 - I found my protegee - the successor to my "rule." His name is Kasuri. He was taken with his parents to Jakarta where he has been raised the past several years. He has lived in the hard colony before it became more modern.

Kasuri is smart, birhgt, and young - only 12. I have brought him into my care and am paying his family money from my own pocket to train the boy as I choose. Kasuri shall be my sucessor.

He shall see my goals completed.

January 1, 1435 - Another colonist is sent to Flores.

March 1, 1435 - My Minister of Colonization informs me that our colony has been expanded.

April 12, 1435 - Some country named "Portugal" has sent a colonist to Sunda to set up shop as a trading post. This is not acceptable. They failed and died over there. I don't like the idea of strangers on the island of Java.

May 1, 1435 - Makassar's second rebellion, another easy one to put down.

January 1, 1436 - Another colonization attempt at Flores diembarks from Bali. This time a 79% chance is supposedly entailed.

March 1, 1436 - This month brings a couple of familiar sights. More colonization at Flores has occured, and another rebellion at Makassar has occured.

March 5, 1436 - Brunei canceled the Vassalization and declared war against us. Bad move.

March 9, 1436 - We defeat the Makassar rebels, then laucn a fleet to the Coast of Brunei. Another fleet is enroute to Makassar to pick up our army for an attack on Brunei proper.

May 13, 1436 - Our first battle in the Second Brunei War takes place on the Coast of Brunei as our fleet of a warship, 4 galleys and 5 transports runs itno a Brunei fleet of a warship, 2 galleys, and a transport. They have the wind. We'll see what happens.

May 14, 1436 - Our army lands in Kalimantan. I order them to Sabah.

June 10, 1436 - Our army reaches Sabah. I order them to Brunei where 3323 Brunei soldiers wait.

June 20, 1436 - We lose the Battle of the Brunei Coast, although we do manage to sink a galley.

June 28, 1436 - The struggle for Brunei begins as our army reaches Brunei and attacks.

July 9, 1436 - Our army defeats Brunei and begins the siege.

I purposefully avoid killing that fleet. I want that Warship when I annex Brunei.

January 8, 1437 - Another colonist is sent out to Flores.

February 1, 1437 - The Makassar take advantage of their opportunity and revolt.

Februaru 8, 1437 - We capture Brunei and then annex them. I march my army back to Kalimantan where they will board a fleet bound for Makassar.

I reduce my naval maintainance back own to 50%, and I now have an additional warship, galley, and transport.

March 1, 1437 - Due to Mataram's growth, and my role in that, Suhita, our Monarch, has seen fit to award me with the title of Viscount. I am now addressed as Lord.

March 8, 1437 - Flores expands again.

July 7, 1437 - Our army loses to the rebels in Makassar. I order more troops to be built in Bali.

December 5, 1437 - My Economic Advisor is able to turn in a record year. Inflation goes down 5% and we get 100 ducats. I use that gold to build 4000 infantry and send a colonist to Flores.

February 5, 1438 - Our Flores colony expanded again. I send out what could be our last colonization attempt to Flores.

April 1, 1438 - We defeat the rebels in Makassar.

April 6, 1438 - The Portugese have landed an army in Sunda and wiped out all of the natives. I need to colonize it now, but I don't have the money. Alas.

April 17, 1438 - Flores is sucessfully colonized one last time. Before I retire, I take a look at my last two additions.


Brunei:

11901 people reside in Brunei. Spices are its mzajor export, and Mataram gets 13 ducats annually while the CoT gets 16. Brunei is Sunni and Indonesian. It has a revolt risk of 3% due to Nationalism as well. Brunei does not add any manpower to my country.

Flores:

1612 people work the spices in Flores. 11 ducats are added to my treasury annually, and 12 are produced at the Malacca CoT. Flores also does not add any manpower to my country.


Kasuri is 15 now, and ready to take over. He inherits my title, my post, and my ambition.

The wind is changing. These new Portugese. We've conqured Brunei and Makassar but now have to deal with rebels. Growing economic prosperity and colonization of local islands.

The wind is changing, and it is time that someone else tries to fly.

-Anxiety

End Chapter One

[Abe Sargent]

Chapter 2 - Kasuri's Tenure - A Time of Change

What Atahari I realized was that his way of doing things was about to no onger work. He was wise enough to see that in advance.

My mentor was no ordinary man.

Still, his disagreements over my methods were highly caustic. He know in his head that things were changing, but in his heart, he still couldn't let go.

Upon my ascension to the post, the title was changed to Regent. Everybody knew who was in power, and Suhita was content to be a figurehead. His diplomatic skills were quite valuable, even if his ability in battle was poor.

I echo the goals of my predecessor. His desires for Mataram were:

1). Quickly expand. Either by colonization or conquest. Or a mixture of the two.
2). Establish economic stability.
3). Eliminate the Islamic competition in the Indies.
4). Establish an outpost on the mainland. This will have to be done by conquest.
5). Control all of Indonesia.
6). Drive out and keep out any forces or establishments from other areas, including Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
7). Convert the Islamic territories to Hinduism.
8). Become an economic superpower.

Many of these goals are long term. Again, I echo them, however, we are in a differnt place now. Goal number one was accomplished by Atahari. We have expanded tremendously under Atahari's 19 year "rule." Brunei, Sabah, Makassar, Jakarta and Flores are all full provinces that have come under Mataram rule. Add to that Kalimantan, a small colony, plus Bali and Surabaja which were the original Mataram. Yes, goal number one has been accomplished.

And we are financially stable. So goal number two is close to fruition. However, new problems have arisen. The Portugese have landed on Java, we have revolts in Makassar and possibly in Brunei as well.

We need a second army, at a bare minimum, to put down revolts in Brunei. And we need it now, not in a couple of years when we have the money.

The Portugese have slaughtered the natives of Sunda. We need to send a representative there now and claim it for Mataram - before it is too late. Not later, now.

As such, I will take a measure that Atahari would never have done except in the most grave circumstances - I am going to take a loan from the bank.

On other goals, for a mainland post I like Malacca or Champa. Champa is Hindu, thus allowed it to integrate into Brunei more easiy. Malacca is in an ideal economic situation, and I'd love to see it under Mataram rule. Those are my goals.

I echo Atahari's goals, but this is what I'd like to do in my lifetime:

1). Take Atjeh.
2). Establish that mainland post
3). Develop a capable military
4). Finish colonizing the islands of Java, Atjeh, Brunei, and Makassar, plus the island of Sumbawa.
5). Keep the Portugese threat minimal or non-existant.

And those are the goals I will personally work towards.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

April 19, 1438 - I take out that loan I discussed. I immediately send a colonist to Sunda. I start building the Brunei army.

July 9, 1438 - We settle Sunda successfully. I have found the Portugese fleet and their explorer. I will follow them around.

January 6, 1439 - I peruse our Domestic Policies. I decide to move us closer to Free Trade.

April 26, 1439 = I noticed the Portugese are trying to set up a Trading Post in Sulawesi.

May 1, 1439 - Our first revolt in Brunei. We defeat them a week later.

August 7, 1439 - Portugal's attempts at a post in Sulawesi fail. The Minister of Colonization informs me that we only have a 30% chance of colonizing Sulawesi, plus the natives are extremely unfriendly. I can't move on to Sulawesi.

Looking elsewhere is what I must do. Where to colonize next?

After a little investigating, I like our chances at Salabanka and Sumbawa the most - 48% likely to take on the first hit. I send a colonist to Salabanka because they have 6000 natives as opposed to Sumbawa's 1000.

August 9, 1439 - Portugal tries again to put a post on Sulawesi

October 8, 1439 - Good news has arrived. Salabanka was successfully colonized today by our intrepid band of social outcasts. Salabanka and Sunda both have excellent growth rates.

February 17, 1440 - Another group of colonists leaves for Salabanka. A 64% chance is supposedly had.

March 14, 1440 - Sulawesi is colonized by the Portugese. We open up diplomatic relatoins with Portugal. I offer them a Trade Agreement and they accept.

April 17, 1440 - Salabanka is expanded by our colonists.

June 27, 1440 - We entered into a Royal Marriage with Cambodia.

February 8, 1441 - Another set of colonist embarks to Salabanka. 71% chance of success this time.

February 15, 1441 - I sent a fleet to check out Atjeh's defenses for a surprise attack. They have 2052 men in Atjeh proper plus 5 ships in the harbor. Riau province has 9948 men.

I do have a rather bad reputation, so I want to steer clear of declaring war without a Casus Belli or annexing lands.

Colonization will continue to be my way of expansion for the moment. It's too bad Atjeh is not in an alliance, becuase then I could want to join an alliance with an opposing force. Neither Malacca nor Champa are in alliances either. I just need to wait.

April 9, 1441 - Our continued colonization of Salabanka is successful once more. Three more and Salabanka will be a full fledged city with the inclusion of the 6000 natives.

Mataram is the world's leading producer of Spices.

July 8, 1441 - During our peace, I made my Naval Minister reform and reorganize the navy. It has paid off with a bonus in nava research.

October 10, 1441 - We entered a royal marriage with Assam.

February 1, 1442 - Another revolt in Brunei. I order some more colonists to Salabanka.

February 18, 1442 - We lose a battle versus rebals in Brunei.

April 4, 1442 - Salabanka expands. The Makassar regiment boards a waiting fleet and will be shiped to Brunei.

June 22, 1442 - We defeated the Brunei rebels.

February 1, 1443 - More colonists to Salabanka. With an 81% chance of sucess, it is looking pretty good.

April 1, 1443 - Salabanka is again expanded.

August 25, 1443 - My Economic Advisor was able to get some things taken care of yet again, with another banner year: -5% inflation, and a hundred extra ducats for the treasury. I use that money to buy Tax Collectors for Bali and Surabaja.

January 1, 1444 - Brunei revolts again.

February 1, 1444 - Another colonist sent to Salabanka. Will it be the last?

April 4, 1444 - Salabanka is fully colonized.

Salabanka:

6616 people export spice to the outside world. 13 ducats annualy for Mataram and 14 for the CoT at Malacca. Salabanka does not add to the manpower of Mataram. Salabanka, despite being on the same island as Makassar and Sulawesi, is not a port province.

August 28, 1444 - My Tax Collectors in Bali and Surabaja are working now.

With that, I have continued Atahari's work. I have colonized Salabanka like he did with Flores and Jakarta. I have worked on our infrastructure and navy, just like he did.

And now, I bide my time, waiting for a chance to strike at an unsuspecting enemy. Atjeh, Malacca, Champa. Maybe even Ayutthaya or Cambodia. Who will be next?

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

January 26, 1445 - I have reorganized my cabinet to create a more logical set of advisors. I now have:

Minister of Colonization

Minister of Religion - Newly formed by myself

Minister of War - Formerly Naval and Army advisors. Now, my general and admiral report to the Minister of War.

Economic Advisor - Deals with trade, exports, and infrastructure.

Chief Diplomat - New post to assist me in growing mainland entanglements.

I begin a conversation with my new Minister of Religion. I ask him how Hinduism has changed our culture. He informs me of the following:

1). Hinduism has made it harder to us to stabilize. He estimates it is 30% more costly and longer to stabilize than other countries.

2). Hinduism has a 10% penalty for improving technology. This is in addition to the penalties already suffered for being in the "Asian" techgroup.

3). We have a 5% production efficiency bonus. This affects our revenue from provinces.

4). We have a 5% tax revenue bonus.

5). Our forces receive a 50% morale bonus.

6). We receive no settlers, diplomat or missionaries from our state religion.

Of those, only the morale bonus is worthwhile. Certainly an uphill battle.

-Anxiety

P.S. - The whole reorganization thing was just for this franchise report, and not in the game at all.

[Abe Sargent]

February 1, 1445 - I decided to spend our annual income on soldiers this year, instead of colonizing. Both Makassar and Brunei have been shored up. Makassar is down to a 2% monthly revolt risk.

April 14, 1445 - After building those soldiers, my Minister of War tells me that we have:

Makassar: 6959 Infantry, 1992 Calvary
Brunei: 5385 Infanrty, 3452 Calvary
Sunda: 990 Infantry

A decent military for our provinces. I'd like to eventually have an army on Java, maybe in Sunda or Jakarta.

August 4, 1445 - We receive a Gift to the State from a merchant or nobleman. It's 100 ducats. I immediately consult my Minister of Colonization about the options that still remain in Indonesia. Here is his report:

Jambi: Below Atjeh, Grain, 4000 Natives, Medium Hostility, 40% likely to succeed

Palembang: South Atjeh Isle, Spice, 8000 Natives, Medium Host., 40%

Bandung: Java Isle, Cotton, 15000 High Host, 53%

Sarawak: West Brunei, Naval Supplies, 5000 Extremely High Hostility, 32%

Bandjarmasin: Southwest Brunei, Spice, 8000 High, 36%

Selatan: Southeast Brunei, Chinaware, 10000 Medium, 40%

Manado: North Makassar, Spice, 6000 High, 40%

Sumbawa: Isles east of Bali, Coffee, 1000 Medium, 48%

Plus we can continue to settle Sunda or Kalimantan.


After reviewing my options, I narrow it down to Sumbawa, Jambi, Palembang or Selatan. Each has just medium hostility, with at least a 40% chance of initial settling.

Of those, I like Selatan and Palembang for their products. Chinaware is one of the more rare and vauable exports out there. I also need Jambi's grain, although it will not be the most ecnomic area to colonize. Still, for this area, I have to hold Jambi sooner or later.

Grain helps us to have a larger military. We have to settle it, and I send a colonist there. This time, strategy takes precedence over economics.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

December 17, 1445 - News came back that our colonization attempt to Jambi failed.

February 1, 1446 - Anoither colonist to Jambi is sent out.

May 1, 1446 - A Makassar revolt occurs. We destroy them 5 days later.

June 19, 1446 - Our Jambi colonization is successful. Jambi is not a port province - they settled inland. We will want to build up Jambi and then have a nice province, adjacent to Atjeh.

January 1, 1447 - A new Monarch, Keravijaya, has taken over. He was born shortly after Suhita took over the throne. Keravijaya understands his role and mine in the government. Keravijaya is good at diplomacy, but poor at both administration and war.

February 1, 1447 - I send another colonist to Jambi. My Minister tells me they have a 58% chance to take hold.

April 17, 1447 - Jambi expands with a sucessful colonization.

September 3, 1447 - I find out that several ordinaces passed recntly have gone unenforced. As such, we have moved towards a more decentralized policy.

November 24, 1447 - Malacca enters an aliance with China. Hopefully, they will get into a war sooner or later. Then, I can try to join the opposing side, and enter war with Malacca without violating a Casus Belli.

This may be the break I've been waiting for.

December 12, 1447 - In preparation for creatign an alliance somewhere on the mainland, I have entered into a Royal Marriage with Myanmar, Vientiane, and Dai Viet.

February 1, 1448 - More colonists set sail for Jambi.

February 21, 1448 - China must have recently learned how to construct level 2 Fortresses, they are building fortresses in seven provinces that I see right now.

April 17, 1448 - Jambi is expanded again.

June 5, 1448 - Our Royal marriage with Champa has expired. I do nopt renew it, in hopes that maybe we will end up absorbing Champa in war somewhere along the way.

January 10, 1449 - I reexamine our domestic policies again. I decide to increase the Quality of our troops, over their quantity.

February 1, 1449 - Another colonist disembarks. Jambi awaits.

April 17, 1449 - Jambi expands again.

November 28, 1449 - The nobles today demanded their old rights. I decided to accept their demands. To do otherwise would be to throw our country into an instable mess. We have become more decentralized as a result of my decision.

February 1, 1450 - Another colonist leaves for Jambi.

April 17, 1450 - The colony expands again.

January 1, 1451 - Rajasavardhana, one of our nobles, seizes the throne from Keravijaya in a blodless coup. He's not really better. He is only average diplomatically and administratively, and poor at war as well.

February 1, 1451 - Is our last colonist bound for Jambi? We have a 78% chance for this one.

April 17, 1449 - Jambi becomes a full-fledged province. The 4000 natives have provided a nice bonus.

Jambi:

4616 workers growing Grain. Jambi gives us 9 ducats annualy - none go to the Malaccan Center of Trade.

April 19, 1451 - Ayutthaya had an event for them. They went with reforms in Boromo Trailokanat's Reforms.

The creation of a province in Jambi leads us out of the next phase of colonization.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

I do not expect to colonize much for a while. I am saving my ducats to pay off the loan we took out at the beginning of my term.

November 7, 1451 - Dai Viet is forming an alliance. They bring in Taungu and Cambodia into their alliance.

December 20, 1451 - The natives in Sulawesi destroyed the Portugese trading post there, and their attempts to colonize a new post failed.

August 24, 1452 - The perfect opportunity arise but Malacca di not take the bait! China declared war on Manchu. Nippon, allied with Manchu, declared war on China. But Malacca dishonored their alliance with Chian rather than declare war on Manchu and Nippon.

If Malacca had declared war, then I would have asked to join the Japan/Manchu alliance. If they had taken me, war with Malacca would have been entered. Now, it's just a minor, piddling war, and Malacca is no longer in an Alliance with China.

November 8, 1452 - Permanet recruiting areas have been establish in Flores by my Minister of War. As suc, Flores now adds one manpower to our country.

December 1, 1452 - Our stability increased back to maximum. It went down after I changed our domestic policies earlier.

January 1, 1453 - Another new monarch, Interregnum takes our power as the incompetance of Rajasavardhana reaches no end. Interregnum, however, is poor across the board, and I fear that Mataram will be hurt by his rule.

February 1, 1453 - I order a Tax Collector put in Brunei. We still have 200 ducats after that order.

March 27, 1453 - The Portugese have reestablished their post in Sulawesi.

May 1, 1453 - The national bank comes calling, and I agree to pay off our loan of 200 ducats. That leaves us with five in the treasury, and a monthly income of around 1.5 ducats.

January 1, 1454 - I order a tax collector built in Sabah.

November 22, 1454 - After the noblity demanded their old rights sucessfully so recently, I should have expected this.

The cities have comes demanding their old powers and authories back. I am forced to accept, knowing a denial would cause major instability throughjout the kingdom. We move further towards a decentralized state.

December 1, 1454 - Makassar rebellion again. We wmerge victorius a couple of weeks later. Makassar is down to a 1% monthly chance of revolt, Brunei is at 2%.

January 15, 1454 - I meet with our Minister of Colonization about another possible colonziation attempt somehwere. We agree that Sumbawa is probably the best place. It's close to home and has the best chance of success. Still, I decide to hold off on colonizing right now. I have more infrastructure development to do.

January 21, 1455 - I ordera Tax Collector built is Salabanka. Another ir ordered in Jakarta.

June 24, 1455 - China and Malacca renew their old alliance. Hopefully that is more good news.

July 5, 1455 - Content in their new alliance, China declares war on Tibet. Malacca again dishonors their allaince with China.

August 10, 1455 - Nippon cancelled their vassalization of Korea a couple of months ago in order to declare war. That has freed up Korea. We set up a Royal Marriage with Korea.

August 13, 1444 - While looking over the world, I realize that Nippon is having a rebellion on their island of Shikoku, as well as being particularly unstable right now. It woulkd be a good time to assault Nippon, if I were China, Manchu or Dai Viet, I think I might do so.

August 18, 1455 - 26192 Manchu soldiers begin their siege of Yalu - Korea's capital and only province. I fear Korea will not be around much longer.

August 30, 1455 - China entered an alliance with Vientiane and Ayutthaya. Maybe I can get into a war with Ayutthaya.

January 1, 1456 - Yet another noble has taken the throne - Hyang Purvavisesa. Hyang is average at diplomacy and administration, and poor in war.

March 1, 1456 - Portugal sends a colonist to Sulawesi. It will take around 13 months for the colonist to arrive.

March 3, 1456 - I have an open cabinet meeting with my advisors. Where should our money go? Colonizing another province, or Tax Collector for Jambi, or sending merchants to Shanghai. After some arguing, I decide that Shanghai is our best option.

We have enough money to send four merchants to Shanghai. That means two should take hold. A merchant to Shanghai costs 20 ducats each shot, so we have to hope that they will take root.

April 3, 1456 - Our merchants do, in fact, sent up. Two destroy Chinese competition, and the other two taske their place. With the Trade Agreements we have in place, I hope no one comes by and knocks out our merchants. Manchu is the wild card. I have yet to open relation with Manchu - we have not discovered their realm yet. As such, I cannot negiotate a Trade Agreement with them. I just hope that Manchu stays out of Shanghai.

June 1, 1456 - 4 pirate vessels are sighted in the Sea of Java.

October 1, 1456 - Another Brunei revolt.

December 1, 1456 - We get a great reputaion. Our relations with Atjeh and Portugal each go up significantly.


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Continued Developments

January 1, 1457 - We agree to send out a colonist for now to Sumbawa. 48% chance according to out Minister of Colonization.

March 1, 1457 - Our colonization attempt fails.

March 27, 1457 - The Portugese land a Conquistador on Sulawesi. Name of Afonso V. I set my fleet sailing to find the Portugese fleet.

April 6, 1457 - The Portugese attempts at colonization fail. I cannot find that Conquistador anywhere. Did they lose? Since a Conquistador is the only land unit that can explore, it would behoove me to find them and figure out where they are exlooring. Do they have an Explorer naval unit that can discover new seas? Is Portugal expanding?

Lots of questions - little answers.

I decide to send another colonist to Sumbawa now, before Portugal finds it.

April 22, 1457 - The Pirates in the Sea of Java have been cleaned out. Portugal has been through here.

May 1, 1457 - Brunei revolts again. Put down in three days.

June 6, 1457 - Sumbawan colonization hopes are dashed again. Our colony is not taking root.

October 30, 1457 - While looking for Portugal, I run into two pirate ships in the Straits of Lombok.

November 1, 1457 - The government of Nippon has fallen. They will be in crumbles for a while.

November 12, 1457 - We lost the naval battle in Lombok. I send my ships back to sea. I'll park them at Sunda for now.

January 1, 1458 - A Makassar rebellion.

January 8, 1458 - Another expedition is dispatched to Sumbawa.

March 8, 1458 - Sumbawa is colonized.

January 22, 1459 - Another look into our domestic policies. I decide to again move towards quality soldiers.

Febryary 5, 1459 - I divert our research into stability production. I also send two more merchants to Shanghai. Lastly, I send another colonist to Sumbawa.

February 23, 1459 - Our Royal Marriages with China, Malacca, Ayutthaya, Arakan and Nippon expired. I restablish a new marriage with Nippon, Arakan, but China refuses my offer of a marriage.

April 6, 1459 - Sumbawa expands.

April 26, 1459 - One of our researchers created a Fine Arts Academy in Flores. I do not know how he did it, and I cannot replicate it, but I am amazed at it. This Academy will increase the growth in Flores, increase the revenue from Flores, and contribute free ducats to our stability. Amazing.

June 1, 1459 - Portugese atempts to re-establis ha trading post in Sulawesi have failed.

October 26, 1459 - War breaks out in SE Asia again as Myanmar is fighting Taungu, Dai Viet and Cambodia. Vientiane and China are figting Manchu and Nippon. And my opportunity arises. Ayutthaya and Malacca enjoin in war.

Mataram rising.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Preparation for War

My predecessor fought three wars, this will be my first I need to find out the state of Malacca's defenses. That requires a small fleet to swing by.

I order the 3 Galleys, 5 Transports in Sunda over to Malacca to see what is going on.

I will need a military army to fight. I decide to use the Makassar army. Malacca is a country of plains - that makes calvary ideal. I order to building of 1000 horsemen in Makassar.

My plan is to send over a fleet including the Makassar army, and pick up the Sunda infantry on the way. Then arrive in Malacca and enter an alliance with Ayutthaya. To prepare for this, I ask Ayutthaya for a Royal Marriage. They decline. Suspect that thy will agree before it is all said and done.

January 4, 1460 - My spy fleet arrives in the Striats of Malacca. There are no soldiers or fleets in Malacca or Johor. 12491 Malaccan soldiers are moving up the coast to where I can only assume is Ayutthaya. That is take-able, especially if Malacca and Ayutthaya destroy each other. I send my fleet northwards.

January 10, 1460 - An Ayutthayan fleet of 5 ships enters the Straits of Malacca. Attacking from behind would be a very smart move....

February 5, 1460 - My spy fleet arrives in the Mergui Archipelago off the shore of Phuket - the southernmost province of Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya and Malacca appear to be fighitng. Malacca outnumbers Ayutthaya and should win. I watch to see how many Malaccan soldiers die.

February 27, 1460 - Ayutthaya soldiers that survived the battle have fled Phuket. 11193 Malaccan men are laying siege. I order my fleet back to harbor.

May 1, 1460 - The peasants in Sabah are revolting. It turns out, when I have a stability less than perfect, there is a small 1% chance of rebellion in Sabah. I was unaware. I order the Brunei army into Sabah.

July 1, 1460 - Our stability increased to full.

July 23, 1460 - The Brunei army defeats the Sabah rebels and I order them to return.

August 22, 1460 - The entire Mataram fleet launches from Sunda. 10962 infanrty and 2201 calvary board the boats and will head off to Malacca.

October 24, 1460 - My fleets arrives to the Straits of Jahore - just off the coast of Johor province - controlled by Malacca. I decide to sail on the Straits of Malacca.

November 14, 1460 - I arrive in the Straits of Malacca and see three important things. Firstly, there is no Malaccan fleet around to challenge my boarding army. Secondly, there are 1000 men in Malacca and 3000 men in Perak - the other two Malaccan provinces. It looks like they are reinforcing the army in Ayutthaya.

I dedice I want an unchallenged disembarking. I will allow the small army in Malacca to arrive in Perak, then contact Ayutthaya about that alliance.

November 20, 1460 - The Malaccan army has moved to Perak. I contact Ayutthaya.

I find out that Ayutthaya is not the leader of the alliance, and only Ayutthaya is ay war with Malacca. That means, essentially, that I must declare war on Malacca myself.

Still, I try to set up a Royal Marriage. Having spies in Ayutthaya would be invaluable to me. They decline my proposal.

I only have one diplomat left, so I inform Malacca that we are at war.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Mataram-Malacca War

I lost some stability by declaring war without a Casus Belli. inform my advisors to concentyrate efforts on getting that stability back.

I order our troops to land in Malacca province


Malacca immediately orders their troops in Perak back into Malacca.

December 10, 1460 - Battle is enjoined.

January 2, 1461 - Our armies defeat Malacca in their capital. We lay siege. I order 2000 calvary and 1000 infantry built in Jakarta to reinforce our armies in Malacca.

February 1, 1461 - A large Malaccan army is moving towards us.

February 8, 1461 - 606 wounded Malaccan soldiers enter Malacca and the battle begins.

February 15, 1461 - We defeat the 606 soldiers and completely annilihate them. A large army moves towards us.

February 16, 1461 - 396 wounded and tired soldiers enter Malacca and begin battle. This is an excellent move by Malacca, get our soldiers tired and weary of battle before the real one begins.

Febryary 18, 1461 - The full Malaccan army enters. 8713 infantry and 1189 calvary. We have more men, but they have the morale advantage.

February 25, 1461 - Our army is defeated, I order them to Johor. I will regroup there.

March 2, 1461 - After some deliberation, I decide to move the Brunei army to the Malaccan frent. I know that is a risky and ultimately bad move, but we need reinforcements. I dispatch a fleet to pick them up.

March 15, 1461 - Our army arrives in Johor and begins a siege. I send a diplomat to Ayutthaya and they agree to a Royal marriage. There are no Malaccan forces in Ayutthaya.

April 7, 1461 - Defying belief, Johor construct 1000 men, very green, and they defeat our army which is retreating back into Malacca. I will never understand military morale.

July 1, 1461 - The Brunei army and the Jakarta reinforcements unload into Johor. Johor is a small province, and our men will quickly die of attrition. I need to send the combined army into Malacca as soon as possible.

July 19, 1461 - I order the assembled Mataram armyies in Johor into Malacca.

August 7, 1461 - The battle between the best Mataram and Malacca can offer is taken up in Malacca. I summon my Minister of War

We have alomst 6000 calvary and 9000 infantry. Malacca has 11000 infantry but only 1200 calvary. Calvary could decide this battle.

August 13, 1461 - A quick battle is over. Mataram is victorius. We still have 5500 calvary, but we lost 3500 infantry. I do not knopw where the Malaccan army is off to.

September 2, 1461 - Our victory appears to have been one of morale. 9000 Malacca soldiers still stand, and more are being trained in Perak.

September 27, 1461 - I order a blockading fleet to Malacca.

December 4, 1461 - The Mallacans new recruits are trained and they begin marching towards Malacca province.

December 21, 1461 - The Mallacan general was smart enough to build calvary this time. We have about 1000 more calvary but 3000 less infantry.

January 1, 1462 - I order Jakarta build 1000 more calvary and 3000 more infantry to shore up our military.

January 7, 1462 - We defeat the Malaccan army. I order the fleet home to Sunda.

March 19, 1462 - Malacca is captured! Excellent. I will move the Jakartan reinforcements into Malacca then march on Perak.

April 1, 1462 - Our infrastructure and trade technologies both developed. We have learned how to build more Fine Arts Academies and we have learned how to build our own trading posts.

April 22, 1462 - A large segment of the Malaccan army arrives in Malacca province.

May 3, 1462 - We throughly trounce the Malaccan army of 7500, only 500 or so escape Malacca with their lives.

May 21, 1462 - 2000 green recruits from Malaccan try to fight us. We defeat them soundly.

June 1, 1462 - Our stability increased.

June 2, 1462 - Another small force of Malaccans - this time calvary, arrives to harass my dwindling army.

July 1, 1462 - Our Jakartan reinforcements have arrived in Malacca. It is time to march to Perak and end this Malaccan farce.

On the home front, I order a trading post setup in Selatan, and a colonist leaves.

August 10, 1462 - Our army enters Perak. Battle begins. Three days later we win and the siege of Perak begins. I leave behind a sieging force and take the rest back to Malacca province.

October 18, 1462 - The last Malaccan soldier has been killed. All that reamins is to capture Perak and Johor.

January 23, 1463 - An exceptional business year follows upon our capture of Malacca. We gain 100 ducats and lose -5% inflation.

April 13, 1463 - Perak falls to us. I also send a colonist to Sumbawa.

June 13, 1463 - Our colonization of Sumbawa failed. I send another colonist.

August 24, 1463 - Sumbawa expands.

October 1, 1463 - Our stability increased.

January 1, 1464 - I send more colonists to Sumbawa. I finish building a new army in Brunei of 6000 infantry and 2000 calvary.

March 1, 1464 - Sumbawa expands.

March 25, 1464 - Johor falls to my forces. I send a diplomat to Malacca.

Because Malacca has several provinces nad is not a pagan country, I cannot annex Malacca, despite my total ownership of the country. I demand the two other Malaccan provinces of Johor and Perak. I also deman Vassalization and 150 ducats.

They decline my offer.

April 1, 1464 - I am awarded the title of Count due to our success in the war with Malacca.

April 25, 1464 - I send another peace envoy. I lower our demands to 100 ducats, and they refuse.

June 8, 1464 - Another diplomat is sent to Malacca with the same demands - no dice.

July 9, 1464 - I try vassalization, the two provinces, and no ducats. I just want to see if the ducats are the hangup. They reject my offer. I decide to wait for a while befire i send the next offer.

October 22, 1464 - I demand 50 ducats, the two provinces and vassalization. Malacca accepts. I will leave the sieging armies in Johor and Perak in order to fight off any rebels.


Johor:

South Malacca Penensula - 14471 people who fish, 13 ducats annualy for me but only 2 to the Malacca Center of Trade. Sunni and Malay. Does not add to my mapower. Johor is a port.


Perak:

Also Sunni and Malay, Perak has 10220 people who fish as well. 12 annual ducats and 2 to the CoT in Malacca.


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Years of Consolidation

January 1, 1465 - I have gained a very bad reputation by taking Malacca's provinces. I need to consolidate my holdings in Malaysia. The first thing I do is move to concentrate on my economy and settlements. I send another settler off to Sumbawa. We have an 81% chance of success.

March 1, 1465 - We sucessfully colonized Sumbawa again. One more ought to do it.

March 6, 1465 - Portugese attempts to restablish a Trading Post in Sulawesi have failed.

June 28, 1465 - Our Royal Marriage with Cambodia expired. They reject my proposal for renewal.

Champa is at war with Cambodia, Dai Viet and Taungu. It's a shame I can't take advantge of that, but I geared up already and now I am geared down.

August 7, 1465 - Since I can't attack Champa, I decide to offer another Royal marriage which they accept. Now I can watch the carnage as Dai Viet stomrs through Champa.

November 2, 1465 - Dai Viet captures the Champan capital in Mekong Delta province.

January 1, 1466 - Another leader comes. Bhre Pandan Solar. Will these nobles never end? Bhre is poor at everything - war, diplomacy, administration.

February 1, 1466 - Colonists set forth from Bali to Sumbawa.

February 3, 1466 - Champa accepts peace with Dai Viet. They had to give up Da Lat province, some ducats and military access.

April 1, 1466 - Sumbawa becomes a full fledgled province.

Sumbawa:

1624 people work the coffee fields on this set of islands. They yield 13 ducats annually to me and another 11 to the Malaccan Center of Trade. Sumbawa is a port, but provides no additional manpower.

April 4, 1466 - I send two merchants to Shanghai.

May 3, 1466 - I offered an alliance with Champa but they declined.

July 15, 1466 - Atjeh defeted and destroyed the Malaccan army in Malacca. They do not have enough soldiers to siege Malacca. For now.

September 9, 1466 - We have had an uncooperative philosohper running around Mataram stirring up trouble. Do I imprison him, or let him reamin free? If I imprison him, we will beomce more narrowminded. If I allow him to remain free our stability will take a big hit and we will become more innovative.

I want to be more Narrowminded anyways, so I imprision the thinker.

October 11, 1466 - Our Royal Marriage with Assam expired.

October 29, 1466 - Assam enters a Royal Marriage with us.

November 1, 1466 - Johor revolts. Four days later they are put down.

January 1, 1467 - I reconvene our Cabinet. Where should our efforts go now? Saving up and building walls in new colonies? Colonizing another area? Building another army and striking Atjeh or Champa? Expanding trade?

I decide to ignore military conquest. I am getting older. A new person will be good to conquer with. We are under a bad reputation. If we get too bad, then other nations will declare war on us as a matter of honor. That will pass over time, but for now, let's steer clear of war. If however, war should find us, I intend to take full advantage.

Without war, there is no need for walls or other defenses. That leaves trading and colonization.

I decide to turn our attention to Shanghai and maximizing our trade there. Then, we will look at colonizing further.

A pair of merchants are dispatched to Shanghai.

Feburary 1, 1467 - Our trade in Shanghai is maximized for now.

May 12, 1467 - Portugese settlement in Sulawesi failed.

July 3, 1467 - I turn our attention towards Selatan. With Chinaware, 10000 natives, and a 40% initial chance of colonization, Selatan may be the best province out there right now. I dispatch our first wave of settlers.

September 3, 1467 - Our colonization attempt at Selatan has proven successful!

January 1, 1468 - I dispatch another settlernow with a 58% chance of success.

March 1, 1468 - Selatan expands.

May 13, 1468 - Good Government Policies have resulted in bonuses to trade and infrastructure investments. Excellent.

August 2, 1468 - More colonists leave for Selatan.

August 29, 1468 - Portugal fails again. My Minister informs me that we have about a 30% chance of starting a trading post on Sulawesi. Portugal probably has similar chances.

October 2, 1468 - Selatan expands.

November 1, 1468 - Brunei no longer has any revolt risk, making int completely safe. I send a fleet over to pick up the Brunei fleet and drop them off in Jambi - adjacent to Atjeh.

January 10, 1469 - Cambodia became vassals of Dai Viet.

January 23, 1469 - I send more settlers to Selatan. It's also time to re-examine our domestic policies. I decide, easily, to move us completely towards Quality. By moving completely towards Quality all of our field marshals now have an additional point in their Fire Value - which affect the troops ability during the fire stage of combat.

March 23, 1469 - Selatan expands.

June 1, 1469 - Perak revolts.

June 21, 1469 - We win the battle and crush the rebellion in Perak.

July 14, 1469 - Another groups of colonists leaves for Selatan.

September 14, 1469 - Selatan expands again.

January 2, 1470 - Another colonist leaves for Selatan. I hope they finish it off.

January 9, 1470 - I've taken ill. The doctor says that I'll be fine, but I wonder...


-Anxiety

End Chapter Two

[Abe Sargent]

The Oversight of Atahari II

January 11, 1470 - Kasuri, that short-sighted fool, didn't even see fit to appoint a successor. Therefore, the office has fallen to me. As the only son of Atahari I and the originator of our office, I was the only one with enough ability to take on the role, for however long that may last.

I inscribe the following on a statue in Bali's square:

Atahari I: January 1, 1419 - April 17, 1438
Kasuri: April 17, 1438 - January 10, 1470
Atahari II: January 10 - ???

How long shall I last? Will I live up to the expansions and dreams of my forebears?

Mataram is a beautiful country, and I do not want her to be lost in history's sands.

My father retired when he was 45, holding the office for 19 years from the age of 26. Kasuri held the office for 32 years - dying at the age of 47. I am 33 years old, myself. How long will I last, then?

My ambitions are much simplar than my predecessors.

Grow, expand, explore. Continue colonizations, only get engaged in war is Malacca or Atjeh is the target, send out merchants. I also want to convert the heathens of Sabah before I die.

All of those goals prior - certainly important. But, for me, I prefer to see how things develop, and pounce on that.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Colonization and Renewal

March 4, 1470 - Selatan is colonized by the people Kasuri sent out. He would have been so pleased.

Selatan:

10608 people exporting Chinaware. Selatan is a port that does not add to our manpower. 14 ducats are added to us yearly, 16 are made in Malacca.

Selatan is considered by many in Mataram to be the jewel of the Indies. And now it is ours most fully and completely.

June 29, 1470 - Atjeh annexes Malacca.

October 20, 1470 - When we sacked Malacca we gained Malacca's maps of parts of India. I send out diplomats. We sign a Trade Agreement with Bengal, Delhi, and Hyderabad.

We also gained knowledge of a neutral province on India named Pondicherry. I contact my Minister of Colonization. Colonization of Pondicherry woud be expensive and begin with a 41& chance of initial success. 10000 natives with medium aggressiveness. It would also embroil us in the Indian Peninsula politics. But, it exports Spice and appears to be a very rich plum.

I don't know. For now, I decide to stick with the Indies.

January 1, 1471 - I have another meeting with my Minister of Colonization. Our options grow smaller. Two more provinces still ie on Brunei isle - Sarawak and Bandjarmasin. On Makassar Isle we still have Manado and Sulawesi. Bandung on Java Isle, Palembang on Atjeh Isle, and Pondicherry in India. We could also send colonists to Sunda and Kalimantan and build them up to full fledged colonies.

With more limited and risky options, I decide to hold off on colonizing for now. I want to save up for sending a Missionary to Sabah.

June 22, 1471 - Going over some minor points with my Economic Advisor I notice that Mataram is the worlds largest exporter of Coffee, as well as Spices. An interesting little fact that I share with the rest of our country to increase pride.

August 1, 1471 - Our stability increased back up from the previous policy change.

September 17, 1471 - In order to fully utilize our resources, I will send off colonists occasionally to Sunda when we are about to get full of colonists. I send off one now.

November 6, 1471 - We enter into a Trade Agreemtn with Orissa.

November 7, 1471 - Merchants of ours have been harassed by Ayutthaya. I have two options. Resolve the issue diplomatically and our relations will improve slightly. Esclate the complaint and relations will deteriorate. Additionally, we would gain a Casus Belli against Ayutthaya for 5 years. I decide to escalte the complaint and milk it for all it is worth.

November 17, 1471 - Our coloniztion attempt at Sunda was successful.

August 28, 1472 - Another colonist to Sunda is sent.

October 28, 1472 - Sunda expands.

December 13 - Our marriages with Dai Viet, Vientiane and Myanmar expire.

January 10, 1473 - Another colonist is sent to Sunda.

March 10, 1473 - Sunda expands.

January 1, 1474 - I send a Missionary to Sabah. 115 Months will pass before I will know whether or not it was successful.

May 30, 1474 - Our Army Reformation is going so well that investment is better than it should be.

Anyways, we have a serious cabinet meeting tomorrow. I shall need my rest tonight.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

A Survey of Mataram

I use today's meeting to review Mataram.

We begin with Bali. Our capital is a group of islands directly off the eastern coast of Java. 14428 people call Bali home. Her primary export is coffee. Bali is in the Straits of Lombok

Directly east of Bali, also in the Straits of Lombok, are the islands of Sumbawa - a recenty colonized province. 1785 people work the coffee fields here in Sumbawa.

East of Sumbawa is the island of Flores. Flores is in the Straits of Lombok as well, plus it reaches into the Timor Sea. Flores has 2520 people growing spices. Flores houses our Fine Arts Academy, and it our fastest growing province.

West of Bali lies the isle of Java. On the easternmost tip of Java is the province of Surabaja. Our other original province, Surabaja has 11267 people working cotton fields.

The Eastern tip of Java is split into two provinces. The northern one, Jakarta, is our oldest colony. Jakarta has a port into the Karimata Strait. 2741 people work here growing sugar. Jakarta is our wealthiest province.

Below Jakarta is the province of Sunda. Currently being expanded by colonization, Sunda has 457 people in the spice trade. It has a port in the waters of Christmas Island.

West and north of Java is Atjeh island. Atjeh has the upper half of this island. The southern tip is neutral territory. Below the Atjeh province of Riau is Jambi. 5560 people grow grain in the quiet provice. Jambi is our poorest province, in terms of the value. However, Jambi's grain helps sustain our soldiers, and has great strategic value.

Just north of the isle of Atjeh is the Malaccan or Malaysian Peninsula. The southernmost tip is Johor. 15728 fishermen live here. Since Johor is not a colony of ours, they have a different culture and religion. In this case, they have a Malay culture, with a Sunni religion. They have recntly been taken from another power, and revolts here are common.

Above Johor is Malacca. Above Malacca is the province of Perak. Perak borders Ayutthaya to the north and the Atjeh province of Malacca to the south. 11113 people reside in Perak. Like their Johor brothers, they are also fishers, Malay, Sunni, and prone to revolts.

North of the capital of Bali is a large island. The former colony of Selatan lies in the southeastern most area of Brunei Island. 10907 people make Chinaware here. Her port opens into the Strait of Makassar.

North of Selatan lies the province of Kalimantan. A tiny colony, Kalimantan has 164 fishers. It is a relatively poor province with little possibility for economic growth. Her port also enters the Strait of Makassar.

North of Kalimantan, on the island's tip, is the province of Sabah. Currently undergoing conversion, Sabah was captured from Brunei years ago. 7054 people make spice here. Sabah is pagan and indonesian. A religious conversion should also change her culture. Her port enters the Coast of Brunei.

South and west of Sabah lies Brunei. Formerly the capital of Brunei, the province has 14943 people working in spices. It is a fairly wealthy province as far as those things go. Her port also enter the Coast of Brunei. Brunei is sunni and indonesian.

East of Brunei island and north of Sumbawa lies another large island. The southern most tip is the province of Makassar. Also formerly a capital of a country, Makassar is also sunni and indonesian. 15418 people harvest spices here. Her port enters the Sea of Java.

The Southeastern panhandle of the Makassar island hosts the province of Salabanka. Our tour ends here, in our last province. 8069 people also produce spices. Salabanka does not have a port.

My Minister of War prepares the following report:

Navy:

We have:

2 Warships
8 Galleys
11 Transports

We have never built a single ship since Atahari I took over the administrative affairs of the kingdom. We have captured our enemies' fleets when we annexed their country.

Army:

17339 Infantry
7185 Calvary

All of our troops are currentrly stationed in Jambi, Johor and Perak. Johor and Perak currently experience intermittent rebellions, so the armies stationed there hold them off. Jambi's army is adjacent to Atjeh for defense, and to allow a quick strike in case of war.


My Economc Advisor's report:

We lead the world in the production of Spice and Coffee. We have 2% inflation. Good economic policies have kept our inflation under control. We have 6 merchants stores, ready to be sent to the Ganges Center of Trade. We are dominating the Malacca and Shanghai CoTs with 5 merchants a piece in them.


Minister of Colonization: Sunda is about 3 colonizations away from being a full fledged province. The provinces of Palembang, Bandung, Bandjarmasin, Sarawak, Manado, Sulawesi, and possibly Pondicherry still await. We have 5 colonists stored.

Colonization of Bandung will probably happen next. Due to the high hostility of the natives, we will want to colonize it as quickly as possible. This will require us to save up money and colonists.


Minister of Religion: Conversion of the Sabah heathens looks to be going well. We are very tolerant of Moslems, and relatively tolerant of Buddhists. We are intolerant of Konfucians and Christians.

Chief Diplomat: We have a Trade Agreement with every country of which we have knowledge. We also have several Royal Marriages throughout the mainland.

Atjeh is currently at peace, although our relations are very hostile.

We have a temporary Casus Belli against Ayutthaya ending November 1476. That leaves us with two years if we want to prepare for war with Ayutthaya. Unfortunately, Ayutthaya is in a large alliace with Dai Viet, Taungu, Cambodia and Vientiane.

Champa is in a military alliance with a lot of major players including China and Bengal.


I must think carefully before planning Mataram's next move.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The War of Malaccan Sucession

July 12, 1474 - Champa declares war on Atjeh. China and Bengal keep the alliance, although Arakan and Assam dishonor it. That leaves a very impressive opening for an attack on Atjeh. I decide to wait a month or two before joining the war.

September 12, 1474 - The Atjeh fleet, such as it is, had loaded up some soldiers. Hopefully they are getting shipped off. I order 2000 calvary built in Jambi.

September 13, 1474 - We are full of colonists. I send one off to start a Trading Post in Pondicherry.

December 13, 1474 - Our trading post failed to establish.

February 5, 1475 - I contact the alliance that Atjeh is at war with. The leader of the alliance is Bengal. They really dislike me and refuse my alliance proposal.
With only a couple of diplomats left, and another coming, I decide to work it. I turn up my taxes for a few months to get some ducats in the treasury.

March 5, 1475 - I offer Bengal a Personal Gift of 77 ducats.

April 5, 1475 - I offer Bengal another Personal Gift of 77 ducats.

July 1, 1475 - After getting another diplomat, I offer to join the alliance. Bengal accepts. We are now at war with Atjeh and Myanmar. I order our fleet into the Straits of Malacca, and I order the Johor and Perak armies into Malacca.

August 4, 1475 - Battle in Malacca is joined. 7500 Atjeh troops stand between us and Malacca.

August 13, 1475 - We lost about 2000 men but defeated Atjeh and the siege for Malacca begins.

September 3, 1475 - Atjeh sends a peace envoy - they deamnd 27 ducats. I laugh. However, I do send out a Trading Post colonist to Pondicherry again. The first fialed and we are stocked up on colonists.

September 20, 1475 - The remnants of the army we just defeated try to dislodge us from Malacca.

September 23, 1475 - We completely destroy the remnants of the Atjeh army on the mainland. I send half of my Malaccan army to the boats. Bound for Atjeh province itself.

October 24, 1475 - I send my 6000 soldiers to Atjeh province.

October 28, 1475 - I send my 12000 Jambi soldiers into Riau to meet the Atjeh army of 15000.

November 16, 1475 - Our army in Riau begin combat. 15800 Atjeh infantry versus 5800 Mataram infanry and 6000 calvary.

November 23, 1475 - Castille annexed Portugal and we discover them. I offer a Trade Agreement but they decline.

November 28, 1475 - Our combined forces army defeats the Atjeh infantry. We lost around 3000 men.

December 1, 1475 - I am promoted to Marquis by the Monarch. We also discover Bangalore.

December 4, 1475 - We establish a trading post in Pondicherry.

December 22, 1475 - Our troops disembark into Ajeh where the 10000 Atjeh soliders, recently routed, stand. Battle begins in earnest.

January 8, 1476 - Our troops defeat the Atjeh in their capital. We lost 1500 men. January 9, 1476 - Atjeh sends another envoy. Heh.

January 26, 1476 - The 8943 Atjeh infantry are back in Riau. February 1, 1476 - We defeat Atjeh again. Myanmar offers a white peace, which I decide to accept.

February 28, 1476 - Another battle won as the Atjeh army keeps bouncing back and forth between my armies in Ajeh and Riau.

April 1, 1476 - We capture Malacca.

April 3, 1476 - Atjeh's infantry is again defeated.

April 5, 1476 - Atjeh armies are conscripted in Ajeh province. We fight them again

April 6, 1476 - A naval Battle ensues in the Straits of Malacca as the Atjeh navy of 5 warships and 5 transports arrives.

April 15, 1476 - We defeat the green Atjeh infantry in Ajeh.

April 21, 1476 - Atjeh infantry capture Jambi. Jambi had no walls so it was an easy capture for them.

May 13, 1476 - Sinking one of their warships, we force the Atjeh fleet away. I order my army from the mainland into the boats, then onto Ajeh to beige the province.

May 16, 1476 - Atjeh offers us 49 ducats for peace. I decline with a chuckle. I am going for Malacca and Riau, on my way to annexing Atjeh later. I will be the only power in the Indies.

July 3, 1476 - Our army unloads and the siege of Ajeh begins.

October 28, 1476 - The army in Jambi decides to head back towards Riau and we mix it up.

November 8, 1476 - We defeat Atjeh again.

December 26, 1476 - I join a naval battle versus Atjeh by the Chinese already in progress.

January 22, 1477 - Castille and Aragon are joined in wedding and Castille becomes Spain.

February 1, 1477 - Johor takes advanatge of a tasty opportuntiy and revolts.

March 1, 1477 - We take Riau. I order my army back into Jambi.

March 13, 1477 - Jambi's battle begins.

March 30, 1477 - We lose the battle with 5000 calvary remaining. Atjeh had only 250 infantry remaining - it was an excellent loss for us.

April 25, 1477 - Our army arrives back in Jambi. We crush the remaining Atjeh army. I send the Jambi army into boats for transport to Perak to pick up some infantry, then into Johor.

April 30, 1477 - We capture Ajeh. I send a diplomat to Atjeh. I demand Malacca, Riau, and 200 ducats. They accept, but they only had 10 ducats to give us.

We still have a bad reputation, so it's time for a little consolidation.

-Anxiety

End Chapter Three

[Abe Sargent]

Sanjay's Early Years

Atahari I: January 1, 1419 - April 17, 1438
Kasuri: April 17, 1438 - January 10, 1470
Atahari II: January 10, 1470 - May 3, 1477
Sanjay: May 3, 1477 - ???

May 3, 1477 - While taking a tour of Johor during the rebellion, a splinter group of rebels attacked Atahari II's cart and escort. The quiockly overwhelmed the undermanned guards and killed everybody, including Atahari II.

As such, I have taken over his post. I was his second in command, although I was not tarined for the position. I will have to ease into it gingerly.

I check the journals of my predecessors and discover their goals. They were:

1). Quickly expand. Either by colonization or conquest. Or a mixture of the two.
2). Establish economic stability.
3). Eliminate the Islamic competition in the Indies.
4). Establish an outpost on the mainland. This will have to be done by conquest.
5). Control all of Indonesia.
6). Drive out and keep out any forces or establishments from other areas, including Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
7). Convert the Islamic territories to Hinduism.
8). Become an economic superpower.

Plus Kasuri's sub-goals of:

1). Take Atjeh.
2). Establish that mainland post
3). Develop a capable military
4). Finish colonizing the islands of Java, Atjeh, Brunei, and Makassar, plus the island of Sumbawa.
5). Keep the Portugese threat minimal or non-existant


Glaning over our goals, I notice that several are now complete. Atahari I's goals 1, 2 and 4 have been accomplished. Goal 3 is almost actualized, and after a quick annexation of Atjeh in the future sometime, will be complete.

Kasuri's goals 2 and 5 are also complete. After all, Portugal is no more, so their threat is eliminated.

Looking at what is next, here are my personal goals:

1). Set up a complete merchant camp in Ganges.
2). Annex Atjeh
3). Finish colonizing Indonesia
4). Convert the pagans if the current Missionary to Sabah fails.
5). Build our infrastructure up.

Simple goals, but I am a simple man.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The First Mataram Golden Age

June 1, 1477 - Malacca revolts.

June 12, 1477 - I begin the blitz colonizing of Bandung. Hopefully, by this time next year, Bandung will be almost or completely colonized.

July 23, 1477 - New Land is Claimed in Sabah. 2000 extra people move in, manpower and tax value of the province both increase. Excellent.

August 12, 1477 - Bandung has its first colonization successful. More colonists will embark from now until we finish or the natives destroy it.

August 30, 1477 - Our Perak army enters Malacca to put down the rebellion.

September 4, 1477 - The Malaccan rebellion is eliminated and I order the army into Johor.

September 22, 1477 - The army arrives in Johor.

September 30, 1477 - The Johor rebellion is also ended. I move the army back into Malacca for holding.

October 16, 1477 - Bandung expansion fails. More colonists are sent.

December 23, 1477 - Bandung expansion agains fails. 58% chance according to my Minister. More colonists are sent.

January 1, 1478 - We have a new monarch, Raden Patah Senapati. He took over after out Monarh abdicated in his old age. Raden is good at diplomacy, excellent at war, and adequte administratively. I can only hope that Raden will stick around for a while.

February 28, 1478 - Bandung expands. More colonists sent.

April 30, 1478 - With a 63% chance of sucess, another expansion fails. This could doom the entire colony. I send more colonists and hope for the best.

May 5, 1478 - Bandung expands. More colonists are sent.

July 6, 1478 - Bandung expands again. Another colonist is on their way.

September 10, 1478 - Bandung expands again. Now, we will have to wait until the new yearr for more money and more colinsts. We'll just have to hope that the natives do not grow restless and destroy the colony.

December 1, 1478 - Riau revolts

December 21, 1478 - We lose a battle versus the rebels in Riau.

December 23, 1478 - Bengal declares war on Orissa. Vijaynagar and Jodhpur join forces with Orissa. Vijaynagar is adjacent to Pondicherry's Trading Post. Tibet, China, and Champa each dishonor our alliance. I feel comfortable doing likewise.

Bengal and Arakan each have a CB on us. Our stability dropped by one.

January 1, 1479 - Colonists are dispatched to Bandung with all haste. Soldiers are order built in Malacca and Jambi.

Janaury 5, 1479 - A great noble family seeks financial assistance again. I deny aid and we lose stability.

March 1, 1479 - Bandung is successfully colonized. The Island of Java is now completely under our control.

April 24, 1479 - A regrouped army destroys the Riau rebellion.

December 23, 1479 - A reformation of the Army leds to better army investments. Our military research increases.

January 2, 1480 - I order the building of a Tax Collector in Selatan.

February 1, 1480 - Our stability increases.

May 21, 1480 - We enter into a Royal Marriage with Vijaynagar, a fellow Hindu country.

July 22, 1480 - We enter into a Royal Marriage with Orissa, another of our Hindu brothers.

September 29, 1480 - We enter into a Trade Agreement with Tibet and Vijaynagar.

January 1, 1481 - I order a Tax Collector placed in Bandung and Flores.

March 1, 1481 - Our stability maxed out. Now I will look at our domestic policies. I decide to move us closer to Free Trade. Our stability goes back down.

April 1, 1481 - Another Riau revolt, this time we put them down in a week. I order more soldiers though.

April 19, 1481 - Reformation of the Navy leads to increased Naval investments.

August 21, 1481 - We enter into a Royal Marriage with Myanmar.

September 8, 1481 - We enter into a Royal Marriage with Vientiane.

November 1, 1481 - Rebels take Riau. We fight off their forces and lay sige to the city.

April 1, 1482 - Our stability maximizes.

June 10, 1482 - I send six merchants to the Ganges Center of Trade.

July 10, 1482 - Three of our merchants destory others' trade, and the other three move into their vacant spots. There is room for two more Mataram Merchants here, but we'll need to wrest away some more merchants.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

My advisors and I had a meeting today to discuss the Mataram boundaries. I have included a copy of the map for the official journal.

Mataram is in the dark turquoise. Note that Champs is also a darkish green. Champa is in the Mekong Delta, on the southern tip of SE Asia. It's not me, but it's only one province.


-Anxiety


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P.S. - One of my computers sees the image just fine. The other can't seem to bring it up. If you are having problems, then may I suggest cutting and pasting the following URL:

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[Abe Sargent]

I have a heavily edited gif file in addtion to the previous jpg. I want to see if that makes a difference. Here is the URL:
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And here is hopefully the image:

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-Anxiety

[sachmo71]

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[Abe Sargent]

The Golden Age Continues

The continued need for stress on improving our ionfrastructure becomes apparent to me as I survey our realm.

August 10, 1482 - I send off a colonist to start a trading post in Palembang.

October 10, 1482 - Our trading post failed to take. We capture Riau from the rebels and drive them away. I fear they will be back.

January 1, 1482 - I send off two more merchants to Ganges.

February 1, 1482 - I send a colonist to Sunda. I have decided to finish off Sunda before creating more colonies.

April 2, 1482 - Sunda expands and now has 606 people. I send off another colonist. With 700 people, Sunda will be a fully functional city.

June 3, 1482 - Despite a 95% chance of success, our Sunda-bound settlers fail to set up shop. How terribly sad.

July 16, 1482 - We have a Scandal at the Court! Our relations with Vijaynagar decrease and we will have to focus on inward politics for the next few months, lowering our diplomatic skill with other powers during this time.

August 7, 1482 - Our Inquisition at Sabah has been successful! Sabah has converted from their pagan beliefs to Hindu. Additionally, the people of Sabah have thrown out their old ways and embraced our Java Culture. This will make Sabah a very valuable province.

January 1, 1484 - I send off that last shipment of colonists to Sunda for a while. I also ship off what is hopefully to be the last pair of merchants to Ganges.

January 20, 1484 - We enter into a Royal Marriage with Bengal.

February 1, 1484 - Mataram Merchants wrest away more trade in Ganes and we have finished created trade there.

February 25, 1484 - Our Royal Marriages with Nippon and Arakan expire. The Arakan Marriage is renewed.

March 1, 1484 - Sunda expands.

May 29, 1484 - Dai Viet annexes Cambodia politically.

June 3, 1484 - Champa refuses our request to create an alliance.

June 29, 1484 - Heretics lead a rebellion in Brunei. I dispatch a fleet to take the Riau army to Brunei to put down this rebellion.

July 1, 1484 - Perak uses the Brunei opportunity to revolt as well. I order the standing army in Malcca into Perak.

July 28, 1484 - The Perak rebels were defeated and scattered. I move our army back into Malacca province.

October 22, 1484 - Our Riau army lands in Brunei and the battle with the heretics begins.

October 26, 1484 - The heretics are defeated and I reboard the fleet with the men. We set sail for Riau and continuing to guard against the Atjeh threat.

December 8, 1484 - I decide to send another group of colonists to Sunda. They never had the benefits of native support after colonization, so they are still quite small and could use the help.

February 9, 1485 - Sunda expands.

March 6, 1485 - I order Tax Collectors promoted in Sumbawa and Jambi.

November 1, 1485 - I am promoted by my lord to Duke for my performance in service to Mataram.

February 1, 1486 - A revolt in Malacca strikes.

February 10, 1486 - We defeat the rebels in Malacca.

February 11, 1486 - Atjeh enters an alliacne with China. I have to wonder if China would be able to stop us from annexing Atjeh if we were at war, however.

March 15, 1486 - I send out a colonist to Palembang to feel the area out. If they take, great. If not, I will not worry overly much.

March 16, 1486 - Our Royal marriage with Ayutthaya expired. I do not renew it because we could attack Ayuttaya at any time and move into her provinces from Perak.

May 27, 1486 - We successfully colonize Palembang! Excellent.

August 24, 1486 - Anotehr Great Noble Family REquests Aid. I have to deny Aid which lowers our stability. I put our resources in stability.

December 13, 1486 - Champa invites us to join an alliance with them. I accept.

January 7, 1487 - Another set of colonists is sent to Palembang with dispatch.

March 7, 1487 - Palembang expands. Another set of colonists are set out.

May 7, 1487 - Palembang expands.

August 26, 1487 - Another heretical revolt takes place, this time in perak. I send in the Malaccan army again.

September 18, 1487 - Perak's revolt is put down.

December 1, 1487 - Our stability increases. More colonists are sent to Palembang.

January 1, 1488 - A revolt in Johor. The Malaccan army is sent in. I order 2000 infantry built in Malacca for whenever the next wave hits.

January 25, 1488 - Johor's rebellion is destroyed.

February 1, 1488 - Palembang expands again. More colonists are sent away.

April 2, 1488 - Palembang expands.

August 2, 1488 - Noble Families of Mataram Feud. I can side with one family and there will be a revolt in Surabaja. I can let them fight it out and take a big hit to our stability. Or, I can try to settle the issue, which will cost 100 ducats as I fill the pockets of the warring families. I decide to sidew with one familiy. I load up the Riau army into a fleet again and ship them to Surabaja.

November 2, 1488 - Colonists are dispatched to Palembang.

January 2, 1489 - Palembang expands and the 8000 natives join our colony. Atjeh island is completely settled now.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Second Half of the Golden Years of Mataram

January 3, 1489 - Our army arrives in Surabaja.

Janaury 18, 1489 - We win and put down the revolt in Surabaja.

March 23, 1489 - We enter into a Royal marriage with Tibet.

April 5, 1489 - I send Letter to Champa. It cost 8 ducatsand increases our relations slightly.

July 3, 1489 - I send another letter to Champa. Our relations are just about maxed now.

July 21, 1489 - There is Unhappiness Among the Artisans. I can execute the troublemakers, which will probably hurt our infrastructre investment, or abolish a tax which will cost 100 ducats and move us towards a state with more free subjects. I decide to execute the troublemakers and make an example of them all.

December 30, 1489 - We enter into a Royal Marriage with Dai Viet.

February 5, 1490 - After saving up some ducats, I decide to launch a quick string of colonizations in Manado. It is the easist remaining province in the Indies to colonize that I know of, with a 40% chance. However, it's natives are highly aggressive, so we want to be there as little as possible. I send off the first colonists, except I will send them off to start a Trading Post. We have a 50% chacne of starting a Post, and it will help us in subsequent colonization attempts to have a post there.

April 6, 1490 - Our Trading Post is built in Manado. That will increase subsequent colonization attempts by about 5% according to my Minister of Colonization. Off some colonists go to start a new city there.

June 6, 1490 - The first attempts to establish a foothold in Manado are true. I order more settlers to follow.

August 6, 1490 - Manado expands. Our Royal Marriage with Champa expires. I send off more colonists.

September 1, 1490 - Champa and Mataram enter into a Royal Marriage.

October 22, 1490 - Our colonization attempt in Manado fails.

October 24, 1490 - It is as I feared. The natives, angered by our attepts to colonize their land, have massacred the small colony there. I order more colonists in. While the natives are distracted, they might easily establish a foothjold under their nose.

November 1, 1490 - Our Naval Technology increase. Our ships will now fight a little bit better.

December 30, 1490 - We establish a new colony in Manado.

January 1, 1491 - More colonists are sent to Manado.

March 3, 1491 - Manado expands. More colonists are sent out. We have exhausted our colonist supply and now must slow down.

April 10, 1491 - We enter into a Royal Marriage with Assam.

May 11, 1491 - Manado expands.

June 13, 1491 - I examine our domestic policies. I decide to move us towards Narrow Minded. It will hurt our technology development, but we are so slow anyways, that it just makes an already slow process a little slower. However, we will get more missionaries and settlers each year and a decreased risk for rebellion due to war weariness for later. We even get a lowered cost for improving stability, which is where our focus goes for the next while.

July 1, 1491 - I send a new colonist to Manado.

September 1, 1491 - Manado expands.

December 1, 1491 - New colonists are shipped to Manado.

February 7, 1492 - Manado expands.

June 1, 1492 - If this set of colonists that I send away can take, then Manado will be ours fully and the natives will embrace our culture.

August 1, 1492 - Our stability increases.

August 2, 1492 - Manado is expanded and becomes a full province.

August 5, 1492 - I order a Tax Collesctor promoted in Manado.

January 1, 1493 - I order Tax Collectors promoted in Sunda, Palembang and Perak.

Janaury 5, 1493 - I decide to offer Champa vassalization. If they say yes, then we receive 50% of Champa's revenues and we gain a Casus Belli against anybody who attacks Champa. If they decline, our relations will be hurt a bit. I think it's worth the risk.

Champa declines our offer.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Golden Age Continues

May 19, 1493 - There are only three places left in the known Indies that I can settle and colonize.

Sarawak - south of Brunei on Borneo Island. Sarawak trades the low value Naval Supplies, has extremely hostile natives and only a 32% chance of colonization.

Bandjarmasin - South of Sarawak and west of Selatan, 36% chance of initial settlement and exports spices but 8000 highly aggressive natives.

Sulawesi - North of Makassar and Salabanka, south of Manado. Sulawesi has only a 32% chance of success. Trading in Coffee and with 6000 natives with an extremely high anger management problem.

We can also settle:

Pondicherry - East cost of India, trades Spices, currently a Trading Post there, 46% chance of initial settlement, 10000 mediumly upset natives.


Pondicherry appears to be the best value. But, I am not sure that I:

A). Want to be tangled in the Indian affairs that closely; and

B). Want to leave behind provinces in Indonesia that could be settled by Europeans when they come back.

Of the Indonesian provinces, Bandjarmasin appears to be the best. I decide to send a test colonist there as soon as I can ready one - just to see if they take.

September 4, 1493 - Nobles Demand Recovery of Their Former Rights. Annoying nobility. I can accept their rightful claimsand we move towards a more aristocratic government. If I ignore their demands then our entire country could have an elevated revolt risk for two years. If I execute the traitors our stability would take a big hit, but we would move towards a plutocracy.

After careful thought, I decide that since being more aristocratic helps dipmlmatically, we should accept their claims.

September 11, 1493 - I send a letter to Champa.

December 1, 1493 - Our land technology increases. We can now build a level 2 fortress, which will require, not 5000 men to siege it, but 10000.

January 1, 1494 - I send that colonist to Bandjarmasin. If that first colonist will only take, then colonizing the area won't be that difficult.

March 1, 1494 - Our colonization attempt fails.

March 6, 1494 - Good News! A get a report tha the natives of Bandjarmasin are marching around trying to find our dead colonists. I send out another set of colonists and hope they can sneak past the distracted natives.

March 27, 1494 - I send another letter to Champa.

May 1, 1494 - Riau revolts.

May 6, 1494 - We sucessfully settle Bandjarmasin! Excellent! I immedaitely order more colonists to follow. They have a 54% chance of success.

May 9, 1494 - We turn away the rebels in Riau.

I notice that Perak and Johor are no longer experienceing nationalism. As such, there is no chance for revolt there any longer.

July 6, 1494 - Bandjarmasin expands.

Jul 13, 1494 - Portugal is freed from Spain via revolution. They lose a war and are forced into becoming Spain's vassal. A Portugese trader has been dispatched to Sulawesi again.

December 28, 1494 - Portugal establishes a Trading Post in Sulawesi. We open relation with Portugal and I send a diplomat to them. We sign a Trade Agreement with them.

January 1, 1495 - Another colonist is sent to Bandjarmasin.

March 1, 1495 - Riau revolts and Bandjarmasin expands. More colonists are sent.

March 12, 1495 - We drive off the Riau rebels.

March 29, 1495 - Our Monarch goes Insane! Mataram's best doctors belive that it will last for around a year, during which time the country will suffer from his bad diplomacy, administration and military skills.

May 2, 1495 - Bandjarmasin expands.

October 26, 1495 - Atjeh's alliance with China ended.

November 9, 1495 - Arakan entered the Alliance we have with Champa.

January 2, 1496 - I order another group of colonists to set sail for Bandjarmasin. I also send a letter to Champa.

February 6, 1496 - We receive an anonymous donation to the state of 200 ducats. I decide to order walls built in Palembang and Jambi with the money.

March 3, 1496 - Our colonization to Bandjarmasin fails, but this time, the natives do not attack.

March 20, 1496 - More colonists leave Bali bound for Bandjarmasin.

May 20, 1496 - Bandjarmasin expands. One more success, and Bandjarmasin will be a full fledged province.

October 29, 1496 - I have asked for and received military access through Champa. Should a war ever occur, we can now use Champa as a base of operations.

December 10, 1496 - Our alliance expires. I send a diplomat to Champa to create a new alliance, but they decline.

January 1, 1497 - We pop off another few colonists to Bandjarmasin.

January 11, 1497 - Champa entered an alliance with China and Korea.

March 1, 1497 - Bandjarmasin becomes the next province of Mataram expansion. I order a Tax Collector promoted in Bandjarmasin immediately.

March 10, 1497 - Private citizens consructed a fortress in Jakarta. I thank them with a big celebration. Jakarta is our most valuable province economically after Malacca, although not our most strategically important one.

May 22, 1497 - Sarawak is not a valuable colony, and her natives are too hostile. Colonization there is not an option. With the Portugese taking Sulawesi for themselves, that leaves Sarawak as the only area left in the Indies that we know of still neutral. I order the fleet into the Straits of Malacca. I will board my entire army, then ship them to Sarawak and destroy the native population. Colonization should be much easier then.

September 2, 1497 - Our troops arrive in Sarawak and battle with the natives begins.

September 4, 1497 - We slaughter the natives. I order the fleet back to the boats and colonists to Sarawak province.

November 4, 1497 - We colonize Sarawak. Now we have control of every currently possible province in the Indies.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The End of the First Mataram Golden Age

January 1, 1498 - We still have two viable colonies in the Indies to finish.

Kalimantan - Settled long ago but still with only 217 colonists, needs more people. Trades low value fish.

Sarawak - Just settled colony with Naval Supplies as its major export. Only has 100 people.

I order two colonists - one to each place.

March 1, 1498 - Both of those colonies expanded.

March 28, 1498 - The Nobles are Demanding that we Grant Export Licenses to them. If I accept then we lose 50 ducats. If I decline then we lose some stability. I chose the docauts since I have them in the treasury this time. Licences are granted.

January 8, 1499 - A quiet year passes. I send two more colonists to our two colonies on Borneo that still need them. Each has over a 90% chance of success.

March 9, 1499 - Both colonies expand.

April 21, 1499 - We have a Scandal at the Court. Our relations with Ayutthaya, such as they were, plummet. We have a bad diplomatic rating over the next few months as well.

April 30, 1499 - I order a wall built in Salabanka.

January 1, 1500 - I send off two colonists again to our two provinces on Borneo that need them.

March 1, 1500 - Our colonies expand.

March 27, 1500 - We have another Uncooperative Philosopher. I imprison this one as well, moving us towards being more Narrowminded.

June 25, 1500 - I send a colonist to Kalimantan.

August 25, 1500 - Kalimantan expands.

November 4, 1500 - I send another colonist to Kalimantan.

January 4, 1500 - Kalimantan expands and is now a small city with 732 people.

March 10, 1501 - Portugal sends an Insult! We gain a temporary Casus Belli against them for a year.

April 3, 1501 - Colonists are sent away to Sarawak.

I order forces built in Makassar, Manado and Salabanka. We will destroy the Portugese Trading Post and claim Sulawesi for our own.

June 1, 1501 - Malaccan revolts.

June 3, 1501 - Sarawak expands.

June 13, 1501 - The Malaccan rebellion is decimated.

December 15, 1501 - I look at our domestic policies. I decide to move us to a more offensive doctrine.

January 1, 1502 - I declare war on Portugal.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

War Quickly


January 1, 1502 - I declare war on Portugal then order the various armies on the island into Sulawesi. I want to burn down the Portugese Trading Post and kill the natives, then move in my own colonists.

January 13, 1502 - My calvary arrives first and the natives attack upon their entry. I order the Post burnt down.

January 19, 1502 - Our infantry arrives.

February 8, 1502 - We lose the first battle with the natives and our army flees to Manado. I dispatch colonists while the natives chase my army down. I also order reinforcements built in Manado and Salabanka.

February 18, 1502 - Plague! hits Bali. They lose 2000 people.

April 9, 1502 - Our colonists to Sulawesi take hold.

July 5, 1502 - I order the mixed arms units in Manado into Sulawesi.

July 14, 1502 - I order the calvary from Salabanka into Sulawesi.

July 23, 1502 - Our combined forces unit arrives in Salabanak and battle begins.

July 27, 1502 - With the battle going already in our direction, our 2000 calvary from Salabanka arrive.

August 8, 1502 - Natives are defeated. 2600 are still in the province. My 3600 surviving calvary chase them down.

August 28, 1502 - We hunt down and kill off 2100 more natives. My remaining 1850 calvary unt down the rest.

September 1, 1502 - Sulawesi is cleared of all natives.

November 2, 1502 - More colonists leaves Bali for Sulawesi.

November 30, 1502 - Portugal offers a white peace. I accept.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Peace Again?

January 2, 1503 - Sulawesi expands. More colonists leave. Our stability increases.

January 21, 1503 - Colonists leave for Sarawak.

March 2, 1503 - Sulawesi expands.

April 2, 1502 - Sarawak expands.

May 8, 1503 - More colonists bound for Sarawak embark.

July 10, 1503 - Sarawak expands and is now a small city with 725 people.

September 3, 1503 - Noble Familes Feud again. As before, I choose sides. There is a rebellion in Bandung. Since it has no walls, Bandung falls immediately.

October 5, 1503 - Colonists leave for Sulawesi.

December 5, 1503 - Sulawesi expands.

February 15, 1504 - We lose to the rebels in Bandung. My army flees to Sunda where 4000 infantry are being built to help rally my army.

March 3, 1504 - Sulawesi has colonists sent there again.

April 23, 1504 - The rebels move to Jakarta. I order my army to Bandung to recapture the city.

May 5, 1504 - Sulawesi expands.

May 25, 1504 - Our army arrives in Bandung and recaptures the city.

June 26, 1504 - We kill every last remaining rebel in Jakarta. I order the army back to Riau.

August 9, 1504 - I order more colonists to Sulawesi.

August 26, 1504 - The Nobles Deamnd even more of their Former Rights Restored. I again accept their claims, moving us closer to an aristocracy.

October 9, 1504 - Sulawesi expands.

December 6, 1504 - I order Tax Collectors placed in Kalimantan and Sarawak.

January 1, 1505 - More colonists are dispatched to Sulawesi.

March 1, 1505 - Sulawesi now has 711 inhabitants - enough to be a small city. I order a Tax collector built there.

April 16, 1505 - Enthusiam for the Navy has had a wealthy noble donate 5 galleys to us in Selatan.

May 22, 1505 - Our Royal marriage with Vijaynagar has expired. I speak with them and we renew our relationship.

July 23, 1505 - Our Royal Marriage with Orissa has expired. We renew it as well.

October 12, 1505 - More colonists are sent out to Sulawesi.

November 6, 1505 - The Treaty of Tordesillas is signed. As of now, Portugal and Sp[ain can attack any provinces in their respective zones of control according the the Line of Demarcation. This can be done without declaring war on the owner. ToT rules apply only to Catholic nations. Unless Europeans are in the areas of the Indies we have yet to explore, these rules will probably not apply to us.

December 12, 1505 - Sulawesi expands. I order more colonists there.

December 15, 1505 - Champa invites us to join an alliance with them. I accept.

January 7, 1506 - I send a letter to Champa.

February 11, 1506 - I send another letter.

February 14, 1506 - Sulawesi expands.

February 18, 1506 - I discover Corruption in the Mataram government. If I try to eradicate the problems we'll lose some stabiity and 100 ducats. If I ignore them then inflation will go up 10%. Since i have the ducats in the treasury, I decide to eradicate the problem. I move our efforts to improving stability.

April 4, 1506 - More colonists are sent to
Sulawesi.

Sulawesi is a very valuable province economically and I want to have at least 1000 people there.

June 5, 1506 - Sulawesi expands and now has 1023 inhabitants.

August 4, 1506 - I send another letter to Champa.

August 21, 1506 - Our Marriage with Myanmar expired. We set up a new one.

September 9, 1506 - Our Marriage with Vientiane expired as well. Another is agreed to as soon as possible.

January 21, 1507 - I send an insult to Atjeh and move my army back to Palembang. Hopefully, they will take the bait.

February 6, 1507 - A wall is order to be built in Bandung.

March 13, 1507 - We develop a Great Reputation. Our relations with Atjeh, Vijaynagar and Ayutthaya have increased.

May 1, 1507 - Our stability increased.

June 3, 1507 - I send colonists to Sulawesi and Sunda.

August 5, 1507 - Both colonies expand.

November 14, 1507 - I offer Champa vassalization again. This time, they accept!

After ten years, we can try to annex them.

December 1, 1507 - With the vassalization of Champa, our monarch has officially bestowed the title of Regent upon me. I am to be addressed as "Honorable Lord." Power has been consolidated.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Retirement of Sanjay

January 10, 1508 - With my promotion, I have realized that I am old. I am slowing down, day by day.

I take a walk in the square of Bali and I see the statue and plaque:

"Atahari I: January 1, 1419 - April 17, 1438
Kasuri: April 17, 1438 - January 10, 1470
Atahari II: January 10, 1470 - May 3, 1477
Sanjay: May 3, 1477 - ???"

I have been around for a long time. Maybe too long.

With the exception of the short war with Portugal, we have been at peace for almost 30 years. Expansion has been peaceful and swift.

And now, the winds are blowing in a different direction. I have done what I can. Maybe a different hand is now needed.

Tomorrow, I resign my position as Regent of Mataram, despite having the position for the shortest period of time.

My protegee will take over. I can only hope that his leadership can guide Mataram into glory and greatness.

-Anxiety

End Chapter Four

[Abe Sargent]

The Regency of Natarajan

Atahari I: January 1, 1419 - April 17, 1438
Kasuri: April 17, 1438 - January 10, 1470
Atahari II: January 10, 1470 - May 3, 1477
Sanjay: May 3, 1477 - January 11, 1508
Natarajan: January 11, 1508 - ???


Upon my mentor's retirment I have taken control of the Regency of Mataram. I consider my vows and office most holy and sacred, and shall endeavor to fulfill the promise of my predecessors.

My mentor had several goals that he wanted to accomplish during his time. He wanted to set up a merchant camp completely in Ganges, which he did. He wanted to to annex Atjeh, which never happened. He also wanted to finish colonizing the known Indies, which he did. He oversaw the conversion of Sabah to Hindu. And lastly, he wanted to build up our infrastructure, which he has done tremendously.

Mataram has been blessed by his rule.

The earliest goals of Atahari I, who created the office in which I now labor, were:

1). Quickly expand. Either by colonization or conquest. Or a mixture of the two.
2). Establish economic stability.
3). Eliminate the Islamic competition in the Indies.
4). Establish an outpost on the mainland. This will have to be done by conquest.
5). Control all of Indonesia.
6). Drive out and keep out any forces or establishments from other areas, including Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
7). Convert the Islamic territories to Hinduism.
8). Become an economic superpower.

Of these goals, 1,2,4 and 5 to the extent possibe have all been completed. When we annex Atjeh, 3 and 6 will also be seen finished. That leavesthe last two goals of Atahari I left to be seen through.

Here then, are my goals for Mataram:

1). Annex Atjeh
2). Annex Champa politically
3). Continue to expand up the Malaysian Peninsula via Ayutthaya.
4). Do not fear Indian colonization as my predecessors, and establish a colony in Pondicherry.
5). Discover Manchu officially and then get a Trade Agreement with them so I can expand set up merchants in the Center of Trade in Kyoto.

Five simple tasks. I begin to look for openings.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

I take a survey of all provinces added since I have been born:

Riau - Taken from Atjeh in war, Riau is a fairly minor province with 8729 people working in Naval Supplies. Riau only yields 10 ducats annually to us and send 3 to Malacca. Riau is Indonesian and Sunni.

Malacca - The jewel of Mataram's empire. Malacca was annexed by Atjeh, then captured by us during our war with Atjeh. Malacca is our most valuable possession is every respect. It is the most populous with 38628 citizens working the spice trade. Malacca also hosts a Center of Trade, which creates a very valuable amount of money. 75 ducats are added annually to our kingdom from the Center of Trade and province. Malacca contributes 20 ducats to her own Center of trade. The people here are of Malay decent and are Sunni.

Palembang - A colonized province, Palembang has 9801 inhabitants working on Spices. A fully built up province with walls and a tax collector, Palembang adds 17 ducats to our coffers and sends 15 to Malacca.

Bandung - In the middle of the Java Isle lies Bandung, our largest colony. 15000 natives joined with the city to create a growing city. Bandung has 18742 people working out in the cotton fields. She adds 18 ducts to our rolls and ships 10 to Malacca.

Sunda - Also on the Javan isle, Sunda was initially settled long ago, but recently brought up to size. The Spice workers here number 1177. Sunda creates 18 ducats annually and adds 13 to Malaccas rich CoT.

Sarawak - A small colony where the natives were killed, Sarawak has 764 colonists. Sarawak could use some more people to work in Naval Supplies. She sends 11 ducats to us and 3 to Malacca.

Bandjarmasin - Our last major colonization where we gained the native support, Bandjarmasin has 9270 people who also export Spice. 15 ducats are created annually and 15 are created over in Malacca.

Sulawesi - Our most recent colonization and taken from the Portugese, our armies bruned down the natives and we set up shop. Continued colonist expeditions to the province have elevated the population to 1142. Sulawesi works the Coffee trade and makes 15 ductas annualy while 11 are sent to Malacca.

Manado - The northern panhandle of the island features more spice trade with 7343 people making 15 ducats annualy and 15 in Malacca as well.


The Indies, what we know of them, are completely under our control.

Except for one little province named Ajeh.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Years of Hesitancy

January 11, 1508 - My first offical order as Regent of Mataram is to build 2000 infantry in Malacca. The populace in Malacca and Riau is completely pacified and there do not appear to be any more revolts coming, but it is such an important area, plus Perak borders Ayutthaya. I will march the army to Perak and leave them there after troops are built.

January 28, 1508 - I send a Personal Gift to Korea. It costs me 34 ducats. Our relations moderately improve, but they were already very bad. Among the wrost possible, actually.

March 7, 1508 - I send a State Gift, which costs me 87 ducats. Our relations considerably improve. They are still negative, but close to neutral.

April 15, 1508 - I deliver another Personal Gift to Korea. Our relations with Korea improve wto positive, but still close to neutral.

May 20, 1508 - I issue an Official Letter to Korea. It barely increases our relations, though.

July 3, 1508 - Another letter is sent. A decent relations improvement follows.

August 13, 1508 - I issue another letter. Our relations enter a more positive atmosphere. They are regarded as friends.

October 8, 1508 - I send yet one more letter. Each of these costs me 8 ducats. Maybe Korea is becoming jaded with the letters though, because it doesn't change anything.

January 10, 1509 - Another Personal Gift is sent to the Korean Government. Our relations tremendously improve and they are now very dear friends.

January 12, 1509 - I send the first colonists to Pondicherry.

Since Pondicherry has 10000 natives and a very high tax value potential, I would love to acquire it. There is a 46% chance that our colonists will take.

January 23, 1509 - Our Royal marriage with Bengal expired.

Fabruary 28, 1509 - Our Royal Marriage with Arakan expired.

Delhi and Bengal are both Sunni states with a lot of Hindu provinces. They are trying to convert two Hindu provinces which I am very uncomfortable with.

May 2, 1509 - I offer a Royal Marriage with Korea. They accept.

July 12, 1509 - Our colonists found a city in Pondicherry! I order more to follow. These have a 54% chance of taking hold.

July 13, 1509 - Unhappines Among the Merchants has hurt our investments in developing trade.

September 10, 1509 - Bengal and Mataram consummate their relationship with a Royal Marriage.

November 30, 1509 - Pondicherry expands.

January 1, 1510 - More colonists are dispatched to Pondicherry. Another set are sent to Sunda.

January 3, 1510 - I order another letter sent to Korea. It does not change our relations with them.

March 2, 1510 - Sunda expands.

May 1, 1510 - The government of Nippon has fallen. Turmoil is rampant in Nippon according to our reports.

May 26, 1510 - Pondicherry expands. More colonists are sent.

July 5, 1510 - I order another letter to Korea. This one must have said all the right things, because our relations have maxed.

July 20, 1510 - Cities are Demaning Old Rights restored to them. I accept and we become more decentralized.

August 19, 1510 - Korea enters an alliance with China.

August 25, 1510 - Ayutthaya enters teh Korea/China alliance.

September 1, 1510 - We enter into a Royal Marriage with Arakan.

October 23, 1510 - Pondicherry expands.

January 1, 1511 - Colonists are sent to Pondicherry. I send a diplomat to Korea to offer to trade maps with each other. We know a lot more area than Korea. becuase we are such good friends, they agree. We find Manchu.

We have also found some province named Vanin above Manchu. It is unowned. There are 1000 natives with a low aggressiveness living there. But, it only exports fish and looks to be a relatively poor province. We may colonize it later, but it is not a priority. I send a colonist to establish a Trading Post there, so we can claim the land.

May 9, 1511 - We enter into a Trade Agreement with Manchu. I can now order merchants to the city ot Kyoto in Kansai province of Nippon.

May 26, 1511 - Pondicherry expands. I order more colonists. If these take, Pondicherry is ours.

June 2, 1511 - We establish a Trading Post in Vanin.

June 18, 1511 - I order the first two merchants to Kansai (Kyoto).

August 26 - Our first two mercahtsn failed to set up camp in Kansai. Anotehr follow up merchant also failed.

October 9, 1511 - An Enthusiasm for the Army has taken place. We have gained 20 artillery in Sabah and 5000 infantry in Selatan. I order ships to carry the infantry to Perak and the artillery to Riau.

October 21, 1511 - Our colonization attempt in Pondicherry failed. No native attack followed.

January 1, 1512 - I reexamine our Domestic policies. If I move us that last bit to an Offensive Doctrine, our commanders will lose a siege value but gain a shock value to attack troops with. I decide that is worth it to me, and I move us completely to the Offensive. I move our investment focus to stability due to the loss with moving our policies.

I send more colonists to Pondicherry.

May 26, 1512 - Pondicherry expands! We now have a full fledged city in India.

Pondicherry - Just below the Vijaynagar province of Madras on the eastern coast of India, Pondicherry has 10627 poeple working on Spices. It makes 18 ducats annually for us and send 17 to Ganges. Pondicherry is a port and it is a nice area for us to expand in. After we explore the rest of the area, of course.

September 26, 1512 - New land is cleard and claimed in Johor. It's population increase by +2000, tax value up by one and man power up by one.

November 6, 1512 - I order a wall built in Pondicherry.

January 1, 1513 - I dispatch six merdchants to Kansai. Our stability also increased.

February 1, 1513 - Two of our Merchants set up shop in Kansai.

February 9, 1513 - I order more colonists to Sunda.

April 10, 1513 - Sunda expands.

April 28, 1513 - I order more colonists to Sarawak.

June 28, 1513 - Sarawak expands.

October 5, 1513 - An Heir to the Crown has been born! We celebrate into the night!

October 21, 1513 - I send a letter to Champa. It barely increases our relations.

January 1, 1514 - I send four merchants to Kansai. I also order a Tax Collector placed in Pondicherry. Lastly, colonists are sent to Vanin, above Manchu.

February 1, 1514 - Our merchants expanded trade in Kansai twice. There is one more level of trade for our country. I order two more merchants to Kansai.

March 23, 1514 - We fully expand trade in Kansai province, Kyoto city! Two of my goals are now complete.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Choosing Destiny - Taking Atjeh

It is becoming increasingly clear to me that war with Atjeh will not come to us. We have been unable to obtain a Casus Belli with Atjeh for 40 years now. Nor have they declared war upon anybody else.

As such, I have decided to take the drastic step of declaring war without a Casus Belli. We will lose some stability, but taking Ajeh will be worth it, I feel.

March 23, 1514 - I declare war upon Atjeh and call upon my allies the Champa to join me. They join as requested.

I order the Riau army into Ajeh and the war fleet into the Coast of Ajeh.

March 24, 1514 - Our Royal Marriage with Tibet has expired. They reject our proposal for another.

April 18, 1514 - Our army enters Ajeh and battle with the 1000 infantry there goes quickly.

April 28, 1514 - We wipe out the Atjeh army and begin our siege of Ajeh.

April 30, 1514 - Atjeh sends a peace envoy. Do they think I declared war on them without a Casus Belli for the fun of it? Or for the 10 ducats they offer? Hardly.

July 5, 1514 - Champa's forces join ours in Ajeh.

September 26, 1514 - We set up a colony in Vanin.

October 4, 1514 - Several other wars have started in the past two days. Vijaynagar declared war on Hyderabad, Orissa joined Vijaynagar, and Assam declared war on Myanmar.

December 1, 1514 - We capture Ajeh. I go personally to Atjeh and demand their annexation. With our cannons and calvary outside their walls and our infantry set up in their city, with a huge fleet in their harbor, Atjeh has no choice but to surrender to us.

Atjeh is no more. All that reamins is just another province in the Mataram empire.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Fallout and Expansion

Let's take a look at Ajeh, shall we?

We gained a warship and four transports from teh annexation.

Ajeh has 15045 people who work spice. They arean indonesian people who worship Alah through their Sunni religion. Ajeh gives us 15 ducats annually and send 17 to Malacca.

Ajeh has a 3% revoilt rate due to high rates of nationalism. The Riau army is now the Ajeh army and will stay to pacify the people. I am moving our cannon to Riau for now. No reason to get them destroyed in a revolt, and we can't build those. So, they are a valuable property to me.

With the annexation of Atjeh, all other powers in the Indies have been removed. We have also taken all of the Islamic powers out as well. I have two goals left - annex Champa and march up the Malaysian peninsula into Ayutthaya. I await my chances for both.

January 1, 1515 - Our stability increased.

Our war fleet conists of three warships, 4 galleys and 6 transports. Other transports and galleys are in other location back in the indies. The war fleet is now stationed in Ajeh.

Our Royal Marriage with Dai Viet expired but we enter a new one.

Another colonist is sent to Vanin.

January 18, 1515 - I send a Personal Gift to Champa to thank them for their assistance in the war. Our relations are maxed.

June 1, 1515 - Our stability increased.

June 10, 1515 - We unexpectedly gained a manufactory in Sulawesi. It is a Goods Manufactory. This should provide a regular bonus to our infrastructure investments and some extra cash yearly. We can't build one - don't have the knowledge. This is also a very valuable commodity to me.

July 27, 1515 - I send some colonists to Sarawak.

August 3, 1515 - Vanin coloization failed.

October 1, 1515 - Sarawak expands.

October 10, 1515 - The Protestant Reformation has occured. Now, in addition to Orthodoxy and Catholicism, Christian countries and provinces may be protestant. Some are automatically rolling over into protestantism. If a nation goes from Catholic to protestant they can gain a little cash from confiscated property.

I checked, and none of my provinces went Protestant, although there was little doubt that they wouldn't.

Since Hinduism does not distinguish between the forms of Christianity, just as we do not distinguish between the Islamic sects, this is not much of an issue with us.

January 1, 1516 - I send another colonist to Vanin and order walls built in Sulawesi.

March 19, 1516 - We enter into a Royal Marriage with Tibet.

April 10, 1516 - Our Royal Marriage with Assam has expired. They are now a vassal of Tibet and cannot enter into any Royal Marriages.

May 23, 1516 - Issuing additional Trade Ordiances in Riau has improved the roads. It's tax value has risen by one.

August 3, 1516 - Our colonization attempts to vanin have again failed. I decide to hold off on further attempts for a while. Each attempts costs around 90 ducats, we only make around 200 annually, and this is probably the lowest value province we've come across.

November 30, 1516 - A letter is sent to Champa to keep our relationship up.

January 1, 1516 - A wall is ordered to be built in Flores.

April 8, 1517 - An unprovoked revolt occurs in Sumbawa. I order the army in Perak into ships and over to Sumbawa to put out this rebellion.

October 28, 1517 - The rebellion is put down and Sumbawa is recaptured.

November 7, 1517 - I order a wall built in Sumbawa.

January 1, 1518 - Our Monarch dies and his heir takes over. Pengeran Sabrang Lar will oversee Mataram's glory. He is as good with diplomacy as his father - quite good. He is average in war and administration as well.

I order a wall built in Selatan.

April 3, 1518 - Enthusiasm for the Army has gained us 5000 free calvary in Bali. I move them to Sulawesi.

July 14, 1518 - I send another letter to Champa.

October 1, 1518 - Nippon's government falls again.

January 1, 1519 - I order a wall built in Sunda.

February 25, 1519 - One of our nobles was assassinated. Our stability dropped.

Atahari I's rule begin just a little over 100 years ago. So much has changed, and so much of what he wanted to accomplish has been seen through.

We need an explorer or conquistador to explore the remainder of the Indies and the area. Preferably both units.

January 1, 1520 - Ajeh is revolting. I order walls constructed in Bandjarmasin and Manado.

January 15, 1520 - We lose a battle in Ajeh. I move our military mainenance up to 100%.

February 16, 1520 - We gain a Conquistador in Jambi! Excellent. I send over boats for the Conquistador and I will head over to Sulawesi to pick up their calvary for a little exploring.

April 1, 1520 - Our stability increased.

May 4, 1520 - We put down the Ajeh rebellion. I order more soldiers built to shore our army.

December 11, 1520 - Our fleet of five transports lands in the Moluccas. I order the 8000 calvary and conquistador onto an island named Buru.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Mataram Age of Exploration Begins

January 1, 1521 - Our Monarch passes away from disease and brother Pengeran Sutan Tranganna takes over the throne. He is excellent in diplomacy, excellent in administration and average in war. This family is good for Mataram and I hope they continue to rule well for a long time.

January 21, 1521 - We discover Buru! There are only 200 natives here with a very low aggressiveness. Coffee is Buru's main export. It looks to be a poor or mildly wealthy place. I order colonists to Buru and the Conquistador back on the ships.

March 4, 1521 - Our conquistador is bound for an island called Ceram.

March 5, 1521 - Vijaynagar treated some of our Merchants badly and Harassed them. I can escalate the complaint and we would gain a Casus Belli against them for five years plus relations would tspiral downwards. or, I can diplomatically resolve the issue and our relations will improve.

I have no desire to attack a fellow Hindu nation, so I diplomatically resolve the issue.

March 27, 1521 - We sucessfully colonized Buru. I order more colonists to follow.

April 14, 1521 - We discover Ceram. There are 200 natives here as well and spices appear to be the major crop here. The natives have a very low hostility and I order more colonists there.

May 30, 1521 - Our colonization attempt to Buru failed.

June 27, 1521 - I order the Conquistador named Fahti and his army to disembark ans explore this land mass east of Ceram.

July 5, 1521 - Ceram is colonized!

August 23, 1521 - Fahti discovers a province and calls it Sorong. Natives have attacked the conquistador upon his landing. 1000 natives with a high aggresiveness. I order Fahti to fight and remove the natives from the area.

August 25 - We kill all of the natives. Fahti is order to reboard the ships.

Sorong has fish and looks to be quite poor.

November 17, 1521 - I send Fahti to disembark to an island named Timor.

December 27, 1521 - We discover Timor! There are 400 natives here with a very low aggressiveness. Spice is the trade of choice in a moderately valuable province.

January 1, 1522 - I send colonists to Timor.

January 8, 1522 - A major diplomatic move by our Chief Diplomat has incresed ralations with Ayutthaya majorly.

March 1, 1522 - Our colonization attempt to Timor failed. I dispatch another set of colonists.

April 17, 1522 - I order Fahti to explore an island called Tindore on our maps.

May 6, 1522 - Timor is founded.

May 29, 1522 - We discover Tindore. There are 200 natives here with a very low aggressiveness. Spice is the trade of choice here as well. I send off colonists.

August 23, 1522 - I send Fahti to another chunk of exposed land to explore it.

August 25, 1522 - Tindore is founded.

October 3, 1522 - We discover Mandanao, a large island with 4000 natives. Spice is it's major export. The natives here are extremelyighly aggressive. I order Fahti to wipe them out.

October 18, 1522 - We lost a battle agains the natives but we reduced them to about 900. We still have around 4000 calvary. Fahti is retreating to the boats to regroup.

January 1, 1522- I send colonists to Sorong to set up a trading post.

February 11, 1523 - The natives have expanded to about 3000 on Mandanao. We land again and battle is joined.

February 19, 1523 - Our calvary eliminated the native presence.

I order colonists to Mindanao.

March 1, 1523 - Our infrastructure improves. We can now build refineries. I move our investments heavy into trade.

March 3, 1523 - Our trading post fails to be set up in Sorong.

April 20, 1523 - I send a letter to Champa and our relations improve.

June 1, 1523 - We found a colony on Mindanao.

June 21, 1523 - I send our conquistador, newly refresehed with 2000 calvary built in Sabah, to an island named Palawan.

August 1, 1523 - Fahti discovers Palawan but the 2000 native attack. The natives here are extremely hostile. My Minister of Colonization estimates only a 25% chance of success here if we do not kill the natives. I tell Fahti to wipe them out.

August 12, 1523 - We eliminate the native threat in Palawan. I order another colonist sent to Sorong to set up a Trading Post.

October 14, 1523 - The Trading Post in Sorong is set up.

November 8, 1523 - I discover another land mass and order my troops in to check it out.

December 19, 1523 - We discover Luzon, the northern part of a large island. The Chinese area already here. They've set up a Trading Post here. This province trades in grain - a valuable commodity in this grain-poor area. There are 6000 natives with a low aggressiveness. Sure sounds like a nice place to colonize...

January 1, 1524 - I order colonists to Palawan.

February 28, 1524 - I am sending Fahti back to that island, but the southern half, named Mindoro.

March 18, 1524 - Our colonization attempt to poor little Palawan fails. I send a colonist to set up a Trading Post there instead.

April 10, 1524 - Our conquistador lands in Mindoro. There are 3000 natives here who attack us upon landing. The main export is sugar - highly valuable. But the natives are extremely aggressive, I order Fahti to continue fighting.

April 22, 1524 - We destroy evey last native and I dispatch colonists to the area.

May 19, 1524 - We set up a Trading Post on Palawan.

May 27, 1524 - We have a scandal at the court with Vijaynagar. Our relatins with them plummet and our monarch's diploatic skils are reduced for four months.

June 3, 1524 - I order the fleet and conquistador-led calvary to Pondicherry. We'll explore as much of India as we can.

July 26, 1524 - We establish a colony in Mindoro.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

With the rapidly expanding colonizations going on, I have requested a new map from my Economc Advisor.

It is located here:

Mataram's Expansion (http://www.geocities.com/theunknowne/Mataram3.gif)

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Here is the URL. Just paste in in a window and it should work. Clicking doesn't seem very effective (damn geocities, and me not knowing how to use anything else).
http://www.geocities.com/theunknowne/Mataram3.gif

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Spreading Her Seed

July 26, 1524 - Fahti's explorations and our subsequent taking of most of the islands and provinces left in the Indies will leave us with a good 15 years of hard colonization to settle.

Now he is bound to Pondicherry and to explore the Indian subcontinent. I do not know what he will find there, but I hesitate. India is a land of riches and hard politics, wars and rewards. We could gain a lot by colonizing what is left of her.

I like Tindore as our first colonization of the newly explored isles. I order colonists there. My minister claims a 78% chance of settlement.

October 4, 1524 - Tindore expands.

December 2, 1524 - Our alliance with Champa has expired. I offer a new one to her and she accepts.

January 5, 1525 - Delhi annexes Gujarat.

March 6, 1525 - Fahti lands in Pondicherry with 2917 calvary. I order 4000 more built in Pondicherry. I order Fahti into lands that I think are owned by antoher country for now.

April 22, 1525 - With the new need for colonization, I decide to move our country closer to Free Trade policies. Our syability declines, but we will get more settlers annually.

May 2, 1525 - Our conquistador discovered the country of Mysore. I send an envoy and we enter into a Trade Agreement. A vassal of Vijaynagar, Mysore does not like us, but at least they are fellow Hindus.

June6, 1525 - Our calvary are fuilly equipped and trained and I now order Fahti into unexplored, possibly neutral territory.

July 11, 1525 - A Great Noble Family Requests Aid again. I decide to grant themn that aid at a loss of 75 ducats from the treasury.

July 16, 1525 - Our exploratory unti has discoverd Madurai, the tip of the Indian Peninsula. There are 10000 natives of average aggressiveness. The export is Naval Supplies. I order a Trading Post set up abd Fahti into another territory.

July 3-, 1525 - For some reason beyond my comprehension, China has declared war upon me. I decide not to cal upon Champs to help - they could get crushed and eliminated against a heavy hitter like China.

I order our War Fleet to pick up soldiers in Perak. Meanwhile, I order 2000 infantry built in Sabah. I send a small fleet of 3 galleys and 5 transports to Sabah.

August 26, 1525 - Fahti discovers Trivandrum! This appears to be a moderately wealthy spice province with 8000 moderatley aggresive natives. I order a trading post built here as well, and Fahti into another territory.

October 4, 1525 - After boarding 14000 soliders from perak, I order the war fleet to Taiwan.

October 8, 1525 - We discover Cochin. Cochian has 6000 medium aggressiveness natives that work Chinaware. I send a trader and move Fahti again.

October 28, 1525 - Our trading post failed to be set up in Madurai.

November 17, 1512 - Fahti arrives in a neutral province called Kerala. The natives attack him upon entering. This is a fish colony with around 12000 natives of medium aggressiveness. I order Fathi back to Cochin. Don't want to kill natives who might be a good resource.

December 12, 1512 - We set up a Trading Post in Trivandrum.

December 13, 1525 - The 2000 infantry from Sabah arrive in Midoro. I order them into the Chinese trading post of Luzon.

December 23, 1525 - There is a small possibly undiscovered province higher up India's coast. I send Fahti there to investigate.

January 2, 1526 - Our small army arrives in the Chinese Trading Post of Luzon. I burn the trading post and order colonists in.

January 10, 1526 - Our war fleet runs into the Chinese off the coast of Da Lat. January 26, 1526 - We establish a Trading Post in Cochin.

February 16, 1526 - The Chinese burn down the Cochin Trading Post. I order a colonist into Cochin.

February 23, 1526 - We discover the province of Palakimedi. Apparently a rich spice province, there are no natives here. I order a colonist sent here.

February 25, 1526 - We won a battle versus China in the ocean but we lost a galley.

March 29, 1526 - The Chinese arrive in Pondicherry and begin a siege.

April 14, 1526 - My fleet arrives in the Sea of Taiwan. I order my army to disembark.

April 27, 1526 - Our colonization attempt in Luzon failed and the natives are revolting.

May 6, 1526 - We demoralize the natives in Luzon enough to send them away, despite being outnumbered greatly.

My 10, 1526 - We land in and capture Taiwan.

June 1, 1526 - Our stability increased.

June 30, 1526 - I order a trading poost built in Luzon.

July 26, 1526 - I order our army in Taiwan into the war fleet and then to Shanghai.

September 1, 1526 - We establish a new colony in Palakmedi.

September 2, 1526 - Our attempt to set up a Trading Post in Luzon failed.

September 26, 1526 - I offer China a white peace but they refuse.

October 24, 1526 - I order a Trading Post built in Kerala.

December 15, 1526 - Chinsa sends a peace envoy. They will accept peace for 34 ducats. I reluctantly agree. China has a land tech of 10. I will never be able to take them on land.

February 15, 1527 - We fail to set up a Trading Post in Kerala.

February 20, 1527 - The failure in Kerala has insensed the natives who are now attacking our Fahti.

Februry 27, 1527 - We defeat the natives in Kerala. I order Fahti back to Pondicherry.

March 15, 1527 - I order more colonists to Luzon.

May 1, 1527 - I order a State Gift sent to Mysore. Our relations improve enourmously.

July 5, 1527 - Luzon is successfully colonized. I order a Trading Post built in Kerala.

July 10, 1527 - I send a Personal Gift to Mysore. Our relations improve significantly.

September 19, 1527 - I send a letter to Mysore. Our relations improve a little more.

October 27, 1527 - We successfuly set up a Trading Post in Kerala.

December 9, 1527 - I order a trader sent to Madurai.

January 3, 1528 - I send a Personal Gift to Mysore. Our relations are maxed.

February 5, 1528 - I offer to trade discoveries with Mysore. They accept. I find some more countries on the Mysore maps.

I enter into a Trade Agreement with Jodhpur, Mughal Empire and Baluchistan.

We also discover the entire Indian subcontinent. Portugal has established a Trading Post in Goa. The province of Bombay is still neutral. Plus, the island of Ceylon has two provinces on it, one of which is neutral. I send Fahti to the ships to check the other half of the island.

March 21, 1528 - Our Trading Post is set up in Madurai.

April 29, 1528 - Fahti has unloaded into Jaffna. Jaffna is a dent Spice colony with 2600 very aggressive natives. I order Fahti to attack the natives and wipe them out.

May 7, 1528 - All trace of native life in Jaffna has been destroyed. I order group of colonists in.

September 6, 1528 - Both Bombay and Colombo, the two remaining neutral provinces, exceedingly hostile natives and very difficult settlement chances without killing all of the natives. Bombay has 10000 natives and Colombo has 15000. I decide to steer clear of those provinces for now.

October 23, 1528 - Our colonization attempt to Jaffna is ture and we have built a new city there. I order more colonists to Tindore.

November 5, 1428 - I offer a Trade Agreement with Uzbek but they decline. I then sign a Trade Agreement with Oman and Mameluks who, for some reason, have the provinces of Fars and Hormouz: EAST of Isfahan.

December 23, 1528 - Tindore expands.

February 22, 1529 - I order 4000 infantry built in Pondicherry.

March 12, 1529 - We enter into a trade agreement with Aden.

April 12, 1529 - We enter into a Trade Agreement with Persia.

May 22, 1529 - I order 2000 more calvary built in Pondicherry.

June 19, 1529 - I order colonists into Tindore.

August 19, 1529 - Tindore expands.

August 21, 1529 - Our calvary is built. I order 9000+ calvary into ships.

September 11, 1529 - The Sale of Offices occures. Do I sell off governmental offices in Surabaja, gaining 100 ducats but Surabaja loses one taxvalue? Or, alternatively, do I decline the sale but lose five victory points?

I choose the money. I sell off the offices.

October 5, 1529 - Our army arrives in Jaffna. I order them onto Colombo.

October 22, 1529 - Battle is joined in Jaffna.

October 30, 1529 - we win a battle in Jaffna and destory all of the natives. I send off colonists.

December 23, 1529 - Myanmar became the vassals of Tibet.

January 1, 1430 - More colonists are dispatched to Tindore. Uzbek declines a Trade Agreement.

March 3, 1530 - Tindore expands.

April 17, 1530 - We establish a colony in Colombo.

May 28, 1530 - Our Royal Marriage with Vijaynagar expired.

June 25, 1530 - Our conquistador lands in Bombay. I order them to attack the natives.

July 7, 1530 - All natives in Bombay are eliminated, essentially ending any native threat. I send in colonists.

August 1, 1530 - Our Royal Marriage with Orissa expired. We restablish coital relations.

August 9, 1530 - Another set ofcolonists heads out towards Tindore.

October 10, 1530 - Tindore expands and becomes a full fledged colony. We press on.


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Changes

Fenruary 6, 1531 - A lot of things have changed today. Delhi and the Mughal Empire had the Battle of Panipat. Delhi surrendered to the Mughals. As such, Delhi has been annexing by the Mughal Empire. However, two states formerly annexed states of Delhi have challned Mughal rule and seceeded from the Delhi/Mughal rule. They are Gujarat and Malwa. Both are adjecent to Bombay, so if our colonization takes, we will be beside both countries.

Both are fellow Hindu brothers. I offer marriage to Malwa, but they decline.

February 16, 1531 - We found the colony of Bombay. I send off some colonists to Luzon. It will be my next full colonization.

May 3, 1531 - Luzon expands. I issue more colonists.

May 27, 1531 - We enter into a Trade Agremment with Gujarat. Gujarat has two provinces, the second of which is Kutch - another Center of Trade.

July 15, 1531 - Luzon expands

August 12, 1531 - We enter into a Trade Agreement with Malwa.

August 25, 1531 - Our Royal Marriage with Myanmar has expired.

September 20, 1531 - Our Royal Marriage with Vientiane has expired as well.

October 1, 1531 - More colonists bound for Luzon are dispatched.

December 15, 1531 - Luzon expands again.

December 16, 1531 - We enter into a Royal Marriage with Malwa.

January 26, 1532 - China insults us and we gain a Casus Belli against them for 12 months.

February 18, 1532 - After doing a lot for our country and empire, Fahti has died. Let us celebrate his life and accomplishemnts. I order a statue commemerating his life and achievement to be built in the square of Tindore - The first full fledgled city built from his explorations.

February 26, 1532 - Assam canceled their vassalization with Tibet.

March 3, 1532 - More colonists depart for Luzon.

March 18, 1532 - The Mughal Empire has declared war upon us. I order the fleet out of Colombo and to have 6000 calvary board the ships. I order 4000 infantry built in Pondicherry.

Baluchistan and Persia dishonored their alliance with the Mughals.

March 22, 1532 - China has declared war upon us as well. Two heavy hitters declaring war simultaneously. Interesting...

April 13, 1532 - In a bad position, being attacked by two powers strogner then I, I offer the Mughals a peace offer and 100 ducats to take it. They decline.

April 18, 1532 - The Mughals have captured Bombay.

April 27, 1532 - The Mughals have captureed Palakmedi.

May 16, 1532 - Luzon expands.

May 18, 1532 - Our 4000 infantry are completed in Pondicherry. I order 4000 more built.

June 9, 1532 - I order 6418 calvary to disembark in Palakmedi and to assult the Mughals there.

Junme 21, 1532 - Battle is enjoined in Palakmedi. They have 4564 infantry and 3971 calvary. We have 6418 calvary.

July 5, 1532 - A very close battle was raged, but we eventually lost and most of our calvary was destroyed.

August 7, 1532 - We capture Taiwan from the Chinese. Feeling this to be my best shot, I send an envoy to the Chinese asking for peace and giving them 50 ducats if they agree.

They reject our offer.

August 22, 1532 - Despite the war, I order more colonists to Luzon. If a war should travel to Luzon, I do not want the Chinese killing off the natives. We only need one more successful influx of colonists to have a city. I don't want to wait any longer.

October 27, 1532 - I order the 8000 infantry and 900 calavry left into Palakmedi.

October 28, 1532 - Luzon expands.

November 4, 1532 - Battle begins in Palakmedi. We have 8000 infantry and 953 clvary, while the mughals have 2800 infantry and 3231 calvary.

November 16, 1532 - We send the evil Mughals packing. I order our troops into Bastar. Palakmedi is recaptured.

December 13, 1532 - Ouir army follows the defeated Mughals into their province of Bastar.

December 23, 1532 - We crush the remaining Mughals and a siege of Bastar begins.

January 1, 1533 - With more money in the coffers, I talk with China again. I offer them 150 ducats and Taiwan back for peace. They accept.

Now, I can concentrate on the Mughals.

I order 3000 more infantry built in Pondicherry.

January 30, 1533 - A small expeditionary force of Mughals has attacked my army in Bastar.

February 5, 1533 - Reinforcements for the Mughal Empire have arrived in Bastar.

February 23, 1533 - Our army retreats to Palakimedi.

April 19, 1533 - The 3000 troops from Pondicherry arrive in Palakimedi to rally our troops.

May 25, 1533 - I order our troops into Bastar.

June 21, 1533 - We enter Bastar and battle begins.

July 7, 1533 - Their calvary turns the tide of the battle, and we are forced to retreat again.

September 8, 1533 - Vijaynagar insults us and we gain a Casus Belli against them for 12 months.

September 12, 1533 - I order 3000 calvary and 3600 infantry from Perak into boats and then to Palakimedi.

September 18, 1533 - The Mughals move their army from Bombay to Palakimedi and assult my colony with 21000 men. I order an immediate retret into Bastar. Palakimedi falls again.

October 13, 1533 - Our troops arrive in Bastar. I order them to Bombay.

November 20, 1533 - We arrive in Bombay and recapture it. I order my troops back into the Mughal province of Khandesh.

December 8, 1533 - Battle begins in Khandesh.

December 21, 1533 - Initially the battle is in our hands, but slowly we lose control of it, and now I order my troops to retreat back to Bombay.

January 1, 1534 - I send some colonists to Timor.

We enter into Royal Marriages with Assam and Gujarat.

I order 4000 calvary built in Pondicherry.

It's time to take the war to the Mughals.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

War Rededicated - Against the Mughal Empire

For this chapter, please cut and paste:
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March 1, 1534 - Timor expands.

March 25, 1534 - Almost 9000 troops arrive in Pondicherry.

April 1, 1534 - The 4000 calvary are built in Pondicherry. I launch the fleet and order the almost 13000 troops to Bombay.

May 2, 1534 - 11000 Mughal men arrive in Bombay to attck 3000 Mataram soldiers. I order retreat into Khandesh.

May 4, 1534 - Our Royal Marriage with Korea ended.

June 18, 1534 - My 3000 infantry are running around behind the Mughal lines pillagiung Mughal countryside. The Mughal armies turn back to confront this new threat. I order my fleet to turn around and head for Palakamedi.

August 29, 1534 - I order my troops into an undefended Palakimedi.

September 12, 1534 - Bengal and Mataram's Royal marriage has expired. We enter intoa new Royal Marriage with Vientiane.

September 18, 1534 - We recapture Palakimedi.

I order 3000 more infantry built in Pondicherry.

October 30, 1534 - Our small army is caught way behind enemy lines in Panjab. I retret into Bikaner.

November 26, 1534 - The Mughals attack Palakimedi. We have 4700 infantry and 7940 calvary while they have 18297 infantry.

December 7, 1534 - We send the Mughals back. I order my troops to follow the defeated hordes into Bastar.

January 3, 1534 - We enter into battle in Bastar.

January 11, 1534 - The horder is defeated in Bastar and siege begins.

Colonists are dispatched to Timor.

January 23, 1534 - 2800 Mughal calvary enter Bastar.

February 15, 1535 - We eliminate the calvary altogether.

February 20, 1535 - 5000 more Mughal men enter Bastar to attack an already war-weary army.

Anticipating defeat, I order 3000 infantry and 1000 calvary built in Pondicherry.

February 24, 1535 - I order my 5500 remaaining calvary back to Palakimedi.

March 11, 1535 - Timor expands.

March 13, 1535 - I order 3000 infantry into Bombay. The Mughals have abandoned her.

March 24, 1535 - We recapture Bombay.

March 30, 1435 - More colonists are sent to Timor.

April, 13, 1535 - Our calvary arrive back in Basatr to find no Mughals in the surrounding provinces. Siege begins.

May 24, 1535 - Timor expands.

May 28, 1535 - The 2800 soldiers from Bombay arrive in Bastar.

July 19, 1535 - 11000 Mughal warriors arrive in Bombay and recapture my colony.

August 16, 1535 - 4000 infantry from Pondicherry arrive in Palakidemi. I send 2000 of them into Bastar. I also order 2000 more infantry built in Pondicherry.

September 4, 1535 - Our Royal Marriage with Arakan has expired. We renew our vows.

October 18, 1535 - Bastar's walls are beginning to fall. However, the Mughal Empire is begginng to amass a large army next door. Fearing an attck, I order my 2000 infantry from Palakimedi into Bastar, even though the attrition could kill some of my men.

November 22, 1535 - Our 2000 troops from Pondicherry arrive in Palakimedi and I order them into Bastar as well.

December 4, 1535 - Bastar has fallen to us! The Mughal armies do not look pleased and they send an army towards us. I respond by moving my army to Raipur, deeper into Mughal territory. We begin a siege on Raipur.

December 25, 1535 - I order the army out of Raipur and into Gondwana.

January 1, 1536 - I order more colonists to Timor. I also change the direction of my army to Bastar. Defending in the mountains of Bastar should be easier than attacking o the plains of Gondwana or Raipur.

January 27, 1536 - Our army arrives in Bastar.

January 29, 1536 - The Mughals attack Bastar.

February 4, 1536 - The battle goes poorly for the the Empire but reinforcements have arrived.

February 14, 1536 - We drive the Mughals away and win the Battle of Bastar.

February 16, 1536 - I offer peace to the Mughals for Bastar but they refuse. I thought they would.

February 19, 1536 - More Mughal troops arrive in Bastar.

March 1, 1536 - Timor expands.

March 18, 1536 - We kick the Mughals out of Bastar again. More are coming and I nee reinforcements. I order more soldiers built in Pondicherry.

April 2, 1536 - Even more Mughals assault Bastar.

April 10, 1536 - We destroy the Mugals attacking Bastar.

April 14, 1536 - Another 8000 Mughal troops attack our forces in Bastar. I do not know how much longer we can survive this without help.

April 28, 1536 - Initiallty winning the battle against the 8000 troops, another 8000 Mughal reinforncements have arrived. This could be the final push to get us out of Bastar.

May 7, 1536 - Despite all odds, our troops have emerged victorius in Bastar and the Mughals are fleeing. 3000 infanrty from Pondicherry have arrived in Palakimedi and ai Order them to shore our defenses in Bastar.

May 10, 1536 - More colonists leave for Timor.

I send the Mughals another offer of peace for Bastar but they again refuse.

July 2, 1536 - Timor expands and becomes a full city.

August 2, 1536 - 3000 more infantry are outfitted and trained in Pondicherry. I send them to ships bound for Palakimedi.

August 11, 1536 - 11000 Mughal troops have rallied and are assaulting Bastar again.

September 3, 1536 - The Mughals are offering peace and offering us 200 ducats for it. I decide to seehow the battle fares for a few days before anwering them.

September 6, 1536 - I have ordered 1000 infantry to Bombay to recapture it. They suceeded today.

September 19, 1536 - We won the battle of Bastar but lost more men than the Mughals did. I decline their offer of peace so that I can tender my own.

I demand peace for Bastar.

The Mughal Empire accepts.


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Years of Continued Growth

I decide to take a look at our newest provinces:

Luzon - With 6794 people working in grain, Luzon is a realtively poor province with a strategically useful but ecconomically meaningless export. Luzon gives us 13 ducats annually and sends 1 to Malacca.

Timor - The island of Timor, just east and south of Flores, has 1627 inhabitants working in spice. Timor is our southernmost possession. 12 ducats are sent to our treasury and 14 to Malacca.

Bastar - Just captured from the Mughals who inherited in when they annexed Delhi. Bastar has 35535 people who wotk the Copper Mines. Bastar makes 19 ducats annually for us and send 16 to Ganges. Her people are Hindu, but have Marathi culture. Bastar does have a revolt risk of 3% from nationalism, even though we liberated her from the Sunni Mughals.

This war with the Mughals and the capturing of Bastar is a new development for Mataram. I need to reanalyze our goals.

Here were my goals when I took over:

1). Annex Atjeh
2). Annex Champa politically
3). Continue to expand up the Malaysian Peninsula via Ayutthaya.
4). Do not fear Indian colonization as my predecessors, and establish a colony in Pondicherry.
5). Discover Manchu officially and then get a Trade Agreement with them so I can expand set up merchants in the Center of Trade in Kyoto.

We have completed 2, 4, and 5. We cannot annex Champa until we have land beside her, which means we would have to take it from Dai Viet. We have not expanded up the Malaysian peninsula for the same reason.

But now, things have changed. Here are my new goals for Mataram:

1). Control, not just Indonesia, but all of Oceania. We already have colonized or set up trading posts in all of Indonesia that we know of. When we get an explorer, it will be time for us to move from Indonesian into an even grander area.

2). Colonize and develop all of southern India. This includes Kerala, Cochin, Trivandrum, Madurai, and the island provinces of Colombo and Jaffna. Also iuncludes Bombay and Palakimedi despite their more nothernly location.

3). Expand militarily via the Malaysian Pensicula, the Indian Subcontinent, or elsewhere.

4). Make friends with Hindu neightbors. Gujarat, Malwa, Jodhpur, Vijaynagar, Mysore, Champa and Orissa are the only remaining Hindu countries. Let's not fight amongest each other.

5). Expand our merchants to Kutch and maybe even Mascate. Isfahan, however, has too many countries there I do not know.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Years of Continued Growth

January 2, 1537 - I order colonists to Buru.

February 14, 1537 - We enter into a Trade Agreement with the Uzbek Kaganate. Oman refuses a Marriage proposal.

March 3, 1537 - Buru expands and more people take off for the lovely island.

May 6, 1537 - Buru expands. More colonists are dispatched.

July 8, 1537 - Buru expands.

January 1, 1538 - Bastar revolts. I order colonists to Buru.

January 12, 1538 - Bastari rebels are defeated.

February 15, 1538 - We Establish permanent Cantonments in Salabanka. The manpower in our empire is increased by one from Salabanka.

March 2, 1538 - Buru expands and more settlers leave Bali bound for the isle of Buru.

March 3, 1538 - China declares war on us. I again order an army to Taiwan.

May 2, 1538 - Buru expands and becomes a full city with the addition of the natives.

Buru:

1126 people work the Coffee field here. Buru is a quiet island port that gives us 11 ducats annualy and 13 to Malacca.

May 22, 1538 - We capture Taiwan. I send a diplomat to China. My Chief Diplomat tells me that China in unlikely to agree to peace with us, but I try to offer 100 ducats anyway.

China rejects our offer.

August 3, 1538 - Having given China time to think, I send the exact same offer. This time, China accepts.

January 1, 1539 - I order colonists to start in Ceram.

February 20, 1539 - We enter into a Royal Marriage with Vijaynagar.

March 1, 1539 - Ceram expands and more are sent out from Bali.

April 24, 1539 - Dissidents Abroad in Portugal come to us for financial support. It only costs 25 ducats, so I agree.

Our relations with Portugal decrease.

May 3, 1539 - Ceram expands. More settlers leave for the island.

July 4, 1539 - Ceram expands.

August 29, 1539 - Vijaynagar entered an alliance with China. This could be really bad news if China declares war against me for a fourth time. I will need to be prepared.

November 1, 1539 - More colonists disembark to Ceram.

January 1, 1540 - Ceram expands again. More colonists set seail.

January 2, 1540 - Our Royal Marriage with Dai Viet expires. I do not offer them a new one.

March 2, 1540 - Ceram expands and goes over 600 people. The 500 natives are convinced to join our city there.

Ceram:

A small island port with its hands int he spice trade, Ceram has 1128 people making 12 ducats annually and shipping 15 to Malacca.

March 27, 1540 - Colonists are sent to Colombo.

May 17, 1540 - I send a Personal Gift to Malwa. Our relations improve significantly.

June 1, 1540 - There is a heretical revolt in Malacca. I order the 4000 calvary in Perak into Malacca.

June 22, 1540 - The heretics are defeated and we lost around 1800 men. I order the army back into Perak.

July 4, 1540 - Another Personal Gift is sent to Malwa and our relations are maxed.

July 18, 1540 - Colonists to Colombo failed to expand our colony there.

August 7, 1540 - We ask for and receive military access through Malwa. Now, in case of another war with the Mughals, we can march through Malwa undisturbed. We can also use it as a base of operations. Bombay is adjacent to Malwa which is adjacent to Delhi - the most important economic province in the eastern and southern parts of the Mughal Empire.

All of which makes Malwa a valuable ally.

November 1, 1540 - A Personal Gift is sent to Gujarat. Relations improve significantly.

January 1, 1541 - Another Personal Gift is sent to Gujarat. Relations are maxed.

Bastar revolts.

January 10, 1541 - We defeatd the Bastari rebels.

February 27, 1541 - We ask for military access with Gujarat and they accept. Gujarat gives us a port in case Bombay falls during a war.

I invite Orissa into our Alliance and they accept.

I send colonists to Palakimedi.

March 21, 1541 - Our Royal Marriage with Tibet has expired.

March 30, 1541 - I send a Personal Gift to Orissa. Our relations improve significantly.

July 3, 1541 - Palakimedi expands. More colonists set sail.

A letter is sent to Orissa. Our relations are maxed

-Anxiety

End of Chapter Five

[Abe Sargent]

A Short Interlude

Atahari I: January 1, 1419 - April 17, 1438
Kasuri: April 17, 1438 - January 10, 1470
Atahari II: January 10, 1470 - May 3, 1477
Sanjay: May 3, 1477 - January 11, 1508
Natarajan: January 11, 1508 - July 3, 1541
Atahari V: July 3, 1541 - ???


Natarajan was stricken ill yesterday. The medics have attributed it to brain fever. He is an old man, and has seen our counrty into a new age. He was forced to retire, and I, the only direct ascedant of Atahari I, have taken over.

I have recalled the cabinet from all over Mataram for a meeting. It should take a short while for them to arrive - they are all over the place.

In the meantime, I shall do my best to rule as bset I can.


September 19, 1541 - I offer Orissa vassalization. They reject my offer, and our relations decrease a bit.

September 27, 1541 - Our cabinet meeting is scheduled for October 1, and I begin to prepare.


-Anxiety

End of Chapter Six

[Abe Sargent]

The Regency of Prabajavarnesti

Atahari I: January 1, 1419 - April 17, 1438
Kasuri: April 17, 1438 - January 10, 1470
Atahari II: January 10, 1470 - May 3, 1477
Sanjay: May 3, 1477 - January 11, 1508
Natarajan: January 11, 1508 - July 3, 1541
Atahari V: July 3, 1541 - September 28, 1541
Prabajavarnesti: October 1, 1541 - ???

October 1, 1541 - After Atahari V's death a few days ago, the cabinet convened their meeting.

Atahari V was preparing notes and questions on his new rule up in the mountains where he enjoyed solitude. Unfortunatley, Gunung Merapi, the largest volcano on the illand, erupted and Atahari V disappeared under the ash, soot and smoke.

What, exactly, should we do? Atahari V had no protegee, no aide, no successor, and no son. Our Monarch joined us in the room and made a wise decision.

One of us should be the next Regent.

This led to arguments throughout the night. Who do we select. Each cabinet official would probably bring their own agenda to the table. The Ministers of War and Colonization battled fiecerly, and each had someone on their side. The Chief Diplomat supported the Minister of War while the Economic Advisor supprted the Minister of Colonization.

With virtual deadlock assured, they looked for another possibility, and found me.

I was appointed to the position of Minister of Religion a short time ago, but it is the weakest post of the five. We have sent out no Missionaries for decades - no conversions have taken place. And while we are ostenibly a Hindu government, we are still very kind to Muslims for they form a large portin of our country. We are also very tolerant of our Buddist friends, although Konfucians and Christians are treated with open contempt and biased policies.

So, my post was the weakest of the group.

I think side chose me because they each think they can dominate me. After all, I was the weakest of the group, the youngest, and the one with the least experience.

Little do they know that I intend to dominate them, not the other way around.


Natarajan was a wise man - maybe the strongest ruler our country has ever seen. How many people could guide a country through two declarations of war by two of the three or four strongest powers in the continent. And emerge without losing a province, and, in fact, taking the province of Bastar.

Who else but Natarajan?

A famous mistrel has already written The Ballad of Bastar which has quickly become one of the most popular songs in the country. Everybody wants to hear of the faroff Mughal Empire and how they through hordes of soldiers into Bastar only to be turned away by a few Mataram soldiers who stayed true. Despite the Mughla's having many more soldiers, depite them having much better weapons and equipment, and despite that we were standing on Mughal soil, the Mataram held off the hordes.

It is legend already. Hindu winning against Sunni. Odes to Natarajan have already begun being written.

He was a wise man. Created alliances with other Hindu powers in order to give us military access in the case of war was a brillant move. A move that might very well save Mataram in the future.

I echo every goal of Natarajan's rule. We must become the only Oceanic power, we must expand in the Indian Subcontinent, we must increase relations with our Brother Hindu nations, and we must expand our mercahnts into more Centers of Trade.

And we shall do so. This I vow.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Against the Hordes

October 3, 1541 - Enthusiasim for the Navy has led a wealthy merchant to give Mataram 5 galleys upon his death today. They are in Ajeh.

November 7, 1541 - Palakmedi expands.

November 9, 1541 - The Mughal Empire has declared war upon us! Both Champa and Orissa join our cause against the Sunnis. The Mughals must want to test my resolve as a new and young Regent. I shall drive them back.

In this war, I would really like to take the province of Khandesh. Khandesh seperates Bombay from Bastar, so getting it would create a land bridge across the continent.

I order our 9000 troops from Bastar into Khandesh.

November 28, 1541 - We eliminate the 500 or so infanrty guarding Khandesh and begin to besieege the city.

January 1, 1542 - 5000 Mughal troops contest our sige of Khandesh. I order 4000 calvary built in Pondicherry.

January 11, 1542 - 1000 Mughal calvary escape the Battle of Khandesh with their lives. The rest lay on the ground as corpses.

January 14, 1542 - A small scouting unti of 2500 calvary enters the woods of Khandesh and attacks my army. Calvary are not as good in forests, so I believe I have the edge.

January 19, 1542 - The advance calvary for the Mughals are completely eliminated.

February 3, 1542 - I see a large army of 13000 Mughal troops coming my way. I send the 2000 freshly ordered troops in Bastar into Khandesh.

February 20, 1542 - The Battle for Khandesh begins in earnest. 13172 Mughal infantry have entered the territory. I have 6594 infantry of my own plus 3407 calvary. We shall see what happens.

February 25, 1542 - Our 2000 infantry from Bastar have arrived to shore up our soliders during the fight.

March 5, 1542 - Sensing weakness, Ayutthaya declares war upon us. Dai Viet, Taungu, Vientiane join Ayutthaya. Champa joins us, but Orissa violates our alliance.

March 13, 1542 - I have ordered soliders built in every province on the Malaysian Peninsula.

27000 more Mughal soldiers look to be moving to Khandesh.

March 16, 1542 - We defet the Mughals in Khandesh, although our army is very tired and weary - physically and mentally as well.

This next battle could break us wide open.

March 24, 1542 - Khandesh is under attack by 23278 Mughal infantry and 252 calvary. I order our war-torn army to Bastar.

June 13, 1542 - 6000 troops arrive from Pondicherry in Bastar. We now ha a much better chance of survival. However, 30000 Mughal troops lie in Gondwana and another 9000 are in Raipur.

It's time to sue for peace while the tide still favors us.

I offer the Mughal Empire a white peace, they refuse.

July 7, 1542 - 21000 Mughal troops are in Khandesh. I think they are marching to Bombay.

July 23, 1542 - The 21000 troops do take Bombay.

September 16, 1542 - I order 10000 men into Phuket, owned by Ayutthaya. The Mughals look to be marching to Bastar. Is another balled going to be added before the first fades away.

September 23, 1542 - 1000 calvary, another advance force, arrives in Bastar and the battle is on.

October 3, 1542 - The calvary are eliminated, but we are staring down 31000 Mughal troops in Gondwana, plus another 21000 occupying our Bombay.

October 4, 1542 - We arrive in Phuket. It has a small fortress (level 2) and the army that died on the way in from attrition reduce our army to less than the 10000 needed to besiege the city.

October 27, 1542 - The Mughals have stopped coming my way fopr some reason. China declared war on Nippon, and Vijaynagar violated their allaince. Then they joined an alliance with Jodhpur and Gujarat.

November 13, 1542 - Anotehr 1000 troops arives on Phuket and a siege has begun.

December 25, 1542 - Ayutthaya challenges our right to be in Phuket with 7000 troops.

January 1, 1543 - I order more soldiers built in Malacca, Perak and Bastar. Then I send a peace envoy to the Mughals offering 100 ducats for peace. They accept.

Now it's a one front war. We have waited so long to go to war versus Ayutthaya.

I intend to make the most of our opportunity.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

War Against the Elephant

I am tired of seeng that red flag with the white elephant on it above cities on the rest of the Malaysian Peninsula.

I am dedicated to winning this war.

January 5, 1543 - Ayutthaya reinforcements arrive while in battle in Phuket. Fresh troops could turn the tide.

January 9, 1543 - In the end, though, we were too much. However, I expect a fortified Ayutthayan army to march back on us before too long.

January 11, 1543 - In an attempt to assist Champa, I offer peace as leader of our alliance with Vientiane alone. That would keep Vientiane troops from attacking Champa.

But they refuse.

March 24, 1543 - The expected Ayutthayan army is back in Phuket, this time with more infanry and calvary than we have. However, we have a better morale, which maye help tremendously in the end.

March 25, 1543 - the Jean Calvin event occurs throughout the world. A new Christian religion, Reform, is now possible, with some provinces automatically becoming reform just like some automatically became protestant.

I check, and none of our provinces became reform. Didn't think so.

April 6, 1543 - We drive away the Ayutthayans. More soldiers are marching to us, though, but they don't seem like a big fighting force, just a harassing one.

April 16, 1543 - We defeat the Ayutthayan harassing force of 2000 calvary.

June 8, 1543 - I move our army back into Perak to regroup. Now that I have done so, they march into Phuket again.

July 18, 1543 - I decide to send 12000 men from Bastar into Palakimedi with the intent of moving them to Ayutthaya country.

August 17, 1543 - We send away some more Ayutthaya soldiers from Pkuket.

October 2, 1543 - Our fleet carrying the 12000 Bastari men arrives of the coast of two Ayutthayan provinces - Kwai and Irrawady. I order my men into Irrawady because it should support more soldiers.

October 24, 1543 - The siege of Irrawady has begun.

January 1, 1544 - Champa is under siege by a lot of soliders from Dai Viet and Vientiane. I offer peace to Dai Viet for 100 ducats. They accept.

That leaves 11000 Vientiane soldiers attacking Champa. I offer peace to ientiane for the same amount. But, they reject my offer.

I can only hope that Champa can survive.

February 15, 1544 - The Champan army, such that it is, does manage to drive away the Vientiane.

March 22, 1544 - Ayutthaya attacks me in Phuket in a major way. The entire Ayutthayan army - 25876 infantry and 821 calvary attack my 7000 calvary and 3000 infantry.

March 26, 1544 - Arrival of 3000 infantry from Perak catch Ayutthaya in a pincer movement that decreases their morale. They run away to regroup. They'll be back, I am sure.

I send colonists off to Palakimedi.

March 29, 1544 - Ayutthaya offers us 200 ducats for peace. I laugh it off and continue building soldiers.

July 30, 1544 - Palakimedi expands.

January 2, 1545 - I send colonists to Palakimedi.

Janaury 30, 1545 - Our Economic Advisor leads us to an Exceptional Year. Inflation goes down 5% and we get 100 ducats.

May 6, 1545 - Palakimedi expands and more settlers ship out from Bali to colonize the province.

May 7, 1545 - Spain proclaiemd themselves Defender of the Faith for Catholicism.

June 6, 1545 - We capture Irrawady from Ayutthaya and march to Kwai.

June 25, 1545 - Taungu and Vientiane offer us a white peace and I accept. I move all of my armies to Phuket, from where I wall assault Bangkok - the capital of Ayutthaya.

July 12, 1545 - I order my army into Bangkok.

August 4, 1545 - 21000 Mataram soldiers attack 26000 Ayutthayan soldiers. It's a battle that could decide a war.

August 20, 1545 - We defeat Ayutthaya in Bangkok and lay siege to the city.

October 8, 1545 - Palakimedi expands. More settlers set sail.

October 20, 1545 - I invite Orissa into our alliance again. They accept.

January 1, 1546 - A new Monarch, Pengeran Sultan Prawata has taken over Mataram after the death of his predecessor. Pengeran is good in diplomacy, poor in adminstration and average in war.

February 13, 1546 - Palakimedi expands and now has over 700 colonists making it a full city.

Palakimedi:

738 colonists make 19 ducats annually in the spice trade. They also send 15 to the Ganges Center of Trade.

June 8, 1546 - Colonists bound for Colombo leave Bali.

September 6, 1546 - We take Bangkok. I order our army into Phuket. We are getting a war weary populace and we need to take Phuket now, not later. Damn the attrition.

September 8, 1546 - I just received an interesting peace offer from Ayutthaya. Irrawady and Kwai. Not Phuket, but Kwai.

Wow. Phuket has only strategic importance to me, not economic.

Ok, Ayutthaya. I'll take your deal and take Kwai and Irrawady.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Back to the Basics

Both Irrawady and Kwai are buddhist countries. Interesting...

Kwai:

11521 people work in the spice trade in this Thai and Buddhist country. Kwai has a revolt rate of 3% monthly from nationalism. She makes 15 ducats for me and sends 21 to Ganges.

Irrawady:

20284 Burmanese people export spices from Irrawady's Buddhist population. This port provinces makes 18 ducats for us and sends 23 to Ganges.


October 2, 1546 - Colombo-bound colonists do not take. I order more to follow.

January 1, 1547 - Another Monarch comes. Aria Pangiri, the wife of the previous Monarch, now rules our glorius nation. Aria is average in diplomcay and administration, but poor in war.

January 4, 1547 - Colonists leave for Mindoro.

January 23, 1547 - Colombo expands and more colonists leave for it.

March 7, 1547 - Mindoro expands.

May 15, 1547 - Colombo expands. I order more colonists to follow.

September 7, 1547 - Colombo expands.

October 1, 1547 - Irrawady is under revolt.

October 17, 1547 - We drive the Irrwadian rebels into the dirt.

January 1, 1548 - More colonists leave for Colombo.

April 23, 1548 - Colombo expands. As usual, more colonists are sent.

August, 14 1548 - Colombo expands again and yet more colonists take off for the island province.

September 1, 1548 - Bastar revolts. They are put down a week later.

December 24, 1548 - Colombo expandsand is now a minor city.

Colombo:

732 colonists work the sugar here in Colombo. Colombo is half of the island of Ceylon or Lanka. This port makes us 22 ducats annually and sends 24 to Malacca.

January 2, 1549 - Colonists are dispatched to Mindoro.

March 5, 1549 - Mindoro expands and more people from Bali set out in search for a new life.

March 7, 1549 - China just won a war with Manchu and took five provinces from them. Nasty.

March 10, 1549 - China decalres war on us, but I elect not to involve Champa or Orissa in this war. Both are way too small to take on a giant like China.

I order the 11000 troops in Irrawady into Lampang. China took Lampang in a war a long time ago, and I'll try take advantage of their distantance from the rest of China.

I also order a fleet to Luzon to pick up my 1000 men to take to Taiwan.

April 8, 1549 - The siege of Lampang begins.

April 20, 1549 - China took Vanin. Who cares.

May 11, 1549 - Mindoro expands. More settlers are bound for the bottom half of the island the Portugese have told me is called the Phillipines.

July 27, 1549 - I offer China Vanin for peace but they refuse.

September 1, 1549 - Kwai is under rebellion.

September 6, 1549 - 45000 Chinese troops arrive in Lampang, less than 3 days after my own army moved out. They are heading towards Kwai.

September 23, 1549 - We take Taiwan.

September 26, 1549 - 35000 Chinese arrive in Kwai and start attacking my rebels. First time I have ever rooted for rebels.

October 6, 1549 - The Chinese have destroyed the Kwai rebels and are besieging my city.

I offer China Vanin for peace again but they refuse.

November 13, 1549 - China lands soldiers on Tindore. That's officially bad.

November 16, 1549 - Fearing the worst, I order colonists sent to Mindoro and Mindanao in order to empty the treasury.

January 1, 1550 - I order colonists send to Bombay and Tax Collectors built in Palakimedi and Colombo.

January 15, 1550 - We expand our colonies in Mindanao and Mindoro.

April 3, 1550 - I order another tax Collector built in Luzon.

May 1, 1550 - Kwai revolts again - while the Chinese are assaulting it! I am really starting to love Kwai.

May 28, 1550 - Our colonization attempt to Bombay did not take.

August 1, 1550 - Kwai falls to the Chinese.

August 26, 1550 - We recapture Tindore. I offer China peace again for Vanin. They again refuse.

September 5, 1550 - Mysore cancelled their vassalization with Vijaynagar. We enter into a Royal Marriage with Mysore.

Janaury 1, 1551 - Jodhpur became the vassal of Vijaynagar. I send colonists to Mindoro, Mindanao and Bombay.

February 1, 1551 - I send a Personal Gift to Champa. Our relations increase.

March 5, 1551 - Mindanao fails to take, but Mindoro expands.

March 6, 1551 - China lands 3000 soldiers in Irrawady but we send them away just a few days later.

April 6, 1551 - 19000 Chinese enter Irrawady and attack us. I flee to Kwai.

April 13, 1551 - China begins, not just to siege Irrawady, but to assult the fortress. Armies gain the ability to assult at land technology 5.

We have land tech 3.

April 28, 1551 - Our army arrives in Kwai where 4146 Chinese soldiers lie.

May 21, 1551 - The Chinese take Irrawady.

May 25, 1551 - We defeat the Chinese in Kwai.

May 28, 1551 - Bombay expands.

June 20, 1551 - 4356 Chinese infantry attack us in Kwai.

June 28, 1551 - We defeat the Chinese.

August 3, 1551 - China deamnds Irrawady for peace. Reluctantly, I agree.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Continued Expansion

I have no clue why China has such a desire to attack us. They have no Casus Belli on us. Anyways, we lost Irrawady to China, and I am quite upset about that, but I accept that it must be and we move on.

It is, however, the first piece of territory lost to another power since Mataram became a regency back under Atahari I's guidance.

August 3, 1551 - Malwa accepts an invitation to my alliance.

Setpember 18, 1551 - Mysore became vassals of Vijaynagar again.

January 1, 1552 - I send a Persoanl Gift (42 ducats) to Malwa. Our relations improve significantly.

I send out colonists to Mindoro.

March 4, 1552 - Mindoro expands and is now a full colony.

Mindoro:

756 people work the sugar here. Mindoro send 17 ducats to our treasury and 24 to Samar.

Samar? Where is that?

I order more colonists to Bombay.

August 3, 1552 - Bombay expands and more settlers are sent.

October 23, 1552 - Malwa agreed to be our vassals. Yay!

December 30, 1552 - Bombay expands.

January 1, 1553 - Colonists are sent to Bombay. I order a Tax Collector built in Mondoro.

May 27, 1553 - Bombay expands. Yet more colonists set off for the westernmost province in Mataram.

August 17, 1553 - Offered with the optin to sell offices in Jambi I decide to do so. -1 tax value in Jambi, but we gain 100 ducats.

October 26, 1553 - Bombay expands. One more group sets out for mystery and a new life in a different place than Bali.

November 7, 1553 - I order colonists to Cochin, with a 46% chacne of success. And 6000 natives if we don't.

March 24, 1554 - Bombay expands and is now a minor city.

Bombay:

736 colonists work at making Chinaware in this small but economically valuable province. Bombay sends 19 ducats to our treasury and 17 to Kutch.

April 8, 1554 - Our colonization attempt in Cochin failed. Fortunately, there was no native uprising. More colonists follow to Cochin.

May 1, 1554 - Kwai revolts.

May 15, 1554 - We put down the Kwai rebellion.

August 21, 1554 - We found a colony in Cochin! More colonists are en route.

January 4, 1555 - We fail to expand Cochin.

January 7, 1555 - the native in Cochin wipe out our settlement there. I order more colonists in.

January 13, 1555 - A Tax Collector is order in Bombay. I order six merchants to Kutch.

February 15, 1555 - We have added three merchants to Kutch.

March 2, 1555 - Vientiene insults us. We gain a Casus Belli against them for a year.

July 17, 1555 - We found a new colony in Cochin. I order in more colonists.

August 3, 1555 - Our Royal Marriage with Orissa expired. We renew it.

November 23, 1555 - Cochin expands.

January 1, 1556 - Four more merchants are dispatched to Kutch while more colonists are sent to Cochin.

February 1, 1556 - We fully expand our trade in Kutch to the limit allowable.

March 13, 1556 - Our manpower increase by one in Bandjarmasin due to new permanent recruiting areas.

May 2, 1556 - The Mameluks have Declared Themselves Defender of the Shi'ite Faith.

May 8, 1556 - Cochin expands and more colonists are sent out.

Septembr 15, 1556 - Colonization at Cochin failed, but no native attack this time.

January 1, 1557 - Colonists to Cochin. 6 merchants to the Mascate Center of Trade in Arabia.

February 1, 1557 - We expand our trade in Mascate with three mercahnts setting up shop.


February 28, 1557 - A Boundary Dispute has arisen between us an Hyderabad. I can Press the Issue and get a Casus Belli against Hyderabad for 5 years, lose relations with Hyderabad and lose stability. Or, I can Settle the Issue, gain a stability and increse our realtions with Hyderabd a little.

Hyderbad is a Muslim nation in the heart of India. They are subjegating Maharashtra, a Hindu province they recently sent a missionary to. To change it to Sunni.

It is my duty to free our fellow Hindus. I press the issue.

March 2, 1557 - I declare war against Hyderabad.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Succession of Maharashtra

March 2, 1557 - Champa dishonors our alliance, but Orissa and Malwa join us.

I order the Bastar army into Hyderabad province.

March 28, 1557 - We enter Hyderabad and battle begins.

April 5, 1557 - We eliminate the Hyderabad guards and begin sieging Hyderabad province.

April 6, 1557 - Hyderabad offers us peace, but demands 50 ducats. I laugh.

May 8, 1557 - Cochin expands and even more settlers are bound for it.

5000 infantry are equipped in Bombay and I send them to Maharashtra.

June 9, 1557 - Hyderabad builds 10000 soldiers in their capital. Green and raw we defeat them, but they'll learn sooner or later. 10000 solders are a bit too much.

June 26, 1557 - Champa rejoins our alliance.

June 27, 1557 - Hyderabad lands in Bastar and lays siege.

July 14, 1557 - Hyderabad puts a few troops in Bombay and captures it when they retreat after losing a fight in Maharashtra after just being built.

July 15, 1557 - Hyderabad calvary enter their capital and attck my troops.

July 27 - 1557 - We defeat the Hyderabad in Bombay and recapture the province. I order my men back to Maharashtra.

September 6, 1557 - We deafeet the Hyderabadi again.

September 13, 1557 - Cochin expands.

September 14, 1557 - 4000 Hyderbadi soldiers are built in Maharashtra and our soldiers fight them.

October 14, 1557 - A new Center of Trade has opened in Guangzhou.

November 18, 1557 - After several battles with Hyderabad in Maharashtra, and gaining no ground in Hyderabad province, I move my main army into Maharashtra.

December 29, 1557 - We defeat a large Hyderabad army in Maharashtra and ley a siege.

January 1, 1558 - Colonists are ordered to Cochin.

5000 soldiers are ordered in Bombay.

March 18, 1558 - Bastar falls to Hyderabad.

April 3, 1558 - Another Boundary Dispute occurs, this time with Gujarat. I settle the issue and get my stability back that I had lost.

April 23, 1558 - A large Hyderabadi army attacks us in Maharashtra.

May 8, 1558 - We expand in Cochin.

Cochin:

6610 inhabitants work the Chinaware trade in this port. Cochin sends us 16 ducats annually and 21 are shipped to Kutch.

May 19, 1558 - We defeat the Hyderabadi in Maharashtra. I order my 5000 infantry from Bombay into Maharashtra and more infantry are to be trained in Bombay.

July 8, 1558 - Another assault on my army in Maharashtra begins.

July 25, 1558 - Hyderabad is sent packing.

September 11, 1558 - Hyderabad returns to Maharashtra.

September 16, 1558 - Portugal stupidly declared war on us.

September 18, 1558 - Dai Viet annexed Ayutthaya.

October 4, 1558 - Our army of 1500 infantry arrives in the Portugese Trading Post of Goa where the natives attack. I immediately order a retreat back in Maharashtra. The natives, angered, burn down the Trading Post for me.


November 1, 1558 - I send a trader to Goa.

Novmeber 2, 1558 - A bruised and battered Mataram army in Maharashtra is attacked again by Hyderabd.

November 7, 1558 - It looks bad for Mataram when 24000 Malwan soldiers enter the fray on our side.

November 27, 1558 - The combined Malwan/Matarami soldiers eliminate the Hyderbadi threat. The siege of Maharashtra continues.

December 29, 1558 - Malwa has left, their work done. More Hyderabadi enter Maharashtra to attck us.

January 2, 1559 - Our Royal Marriages with Assam and Gujarat have expired. We renew them both.

Colonists are ordered to Mindanao.

January 20, 1559 - We defeat the Hyderabad again.

March 1, 1559 - Mindanao expands but our Trading Post in Goa fails to take. I order colonists in this time.

June 1, 1559 - Kwai revolts. We put them down in three days.

July 2, 1559 - We lose a battle in Maharashtra.

July 3, 1559 The government of Dai Viet has fallen. Ayutthaya, Cambodia, Khmer, and Annam have each declared their independance from Dai Viet.

July 30, 1559 - We defeat Hyderabad in Maharashtra.

September 30, 1559 - We capture Maharashtra.

I send a peae envoy demanding Maharashtra. Hyderabad accepts.

Maharashtra:

44120 people work the spices in this city. The citizens are Hindu and of Marathi culture. This city sends 27 ducats to us in taxes and 28 to Kutch in trade. Maharashtra has a small fortress (level 2) that requires 10000 soliders to attack and has a 3% revolt risk monthly due to nationalism.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Age of Uncertainty

With Dai Viet's crumbling, I would have hoped for a Hindu country or two. But that was not to be.

And when Ayutthaya split off, Phuket did not go with them. So, I am still adjacent to Dai Viet on the Malaysian Peninsula.

Several of these states will be gobbled up in five years. Maybe they all will be.

I have a bad reputation. If I didn't I'd send an army into Khmer and take it myself.

October 10, 1559 - Our colonization attempt to Goa has failed. I order a trader sent.

December 2, 1559 - Rebels in Bastar have captured the city.

January 1, 1560 - Rebels from Bastar march into Palakimedi and take the city.

I order colonists to Mindanao.

Two merchants are sent to Mascate.

February 3, 1560 - We expand our trade in Mascate. Two more merchants are dispatched.

Feburary 13, 1560 - After sending in some soldiers, Palakimedi is recaptured.

February 16, 1560 - Our Trading Post to Goa is set up.

March 3, 1560 - Colonization to Mindanao has failed.

March 8, 1560 - We expand our trade in Mascate to the fullest amount possible.

May 14, 1560 - Freshly built troops from Palakimedi enter bastar and lay siege.

June 1, 1560 - Peasants in Kwai are revolting.

June 10, 1560 - We put down the peasant rebellions.

November 18, 1560 - Colonists to Mindanao are sent.

January 1, 1561 - A Tax Collector is ordered in Cochin.

January 18, 15612 - Mindanao expands and more settlers are dispatched.

February 6, 1561 - We enter into a Royal Marriage with Dai Viet, Korea, and Vientiane.

I decide to head to bed and rest for the night. Maybe, tomorrow I will be more ready to take on new tasks.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Age of Uncertainty

March 22, 1561 - Mindanao expands and more colonists are sent to the island.

May 24, 1562 - Mindanao expands. More colonists take off for the large island.

July 24, 1561 - Mindanao expands and becomes a small city.

Mindanao:

A large island making up the lower half of what the Portugese called the Phillipines, Mindanao has 776 people working the spice trade and send us 13 ducats annually while shipping 16 ducats to Malacca.

July 30, 1561 - I offer peace with Portugal and they accept.

August 25, 1461 - My 11000 troops from poerak arrive by ship to Kwai.

August 27, 1461 - We capture Bastar from the rebels that took it during our war with Hyderabad.

January 1, 1461 - Kwai revolts. We put down their rebellion in a week.

January 8, 1562 - I order colonists to Goa.

May 10, 1562 - I send a letter to China. Gifts and letteres to China are very expensive. This letter will cost 80 ducats, a Personal Gift 321 ducats and a State gift 803 ducats.

I fear another war with China will erupt soon, so I am trying to placate her.

Our relations improve slightly.

June 29, 1562 - Our colonization attempt to Goa has failed. There was no native uprising at least

July 6, 1562 - Another letter is sent to China.

January 1, 1563 - Kwai revolts.

January 10, 1563 - We put down the rebellion in Kwai.

I send a Persoanl Gift to China and relations improve significantly.

January 18, 1563 - Colonists are sent to Goa.

June 18, 1563 - We enter into a Royal Marriage with:

China.

Heh.

July 9, 1563 - We found a colony in Goa. I order more colonists to follow.

December 8, 1563 - Our Goa-bound colonists do not take. There is no revolt, however.

January 1, 1564 - More colonists are order to Goa.

January 5, 1564 - I order 15000 infantry built in Java. I'll ship them to Kwai when it is all done

February 22, 1564 - Our Royal Marriage with Vijaynagar has expired.

May 5, 1564 - Merchants of ours were Harassed by Bengal. I choose to escalate the complaint, gaining a Casus Belli against Begnal for five years and relations tumble.

May 24, 1564 - Goa expands.

January 11, 1564 - 13800 infantry from Java land in Perak.

January 21, 1565 - A lot of people just declared war on Myanmar, including China.

February 26, 1565 - Colonists are sent to Goa.

June 6, 1565 - Revolters in Lao Cai have defected to Vientiane. That leaves just three provinces for Dai Viet.

June 14, 1565 - I declare war against Bengal.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Bengal-Mataram and Other Wars

I go to war with Bengal with the hope of taking Berhampur. Bengal is another Muslim country subjegating Hiindus. Berhampur is north of Palakimedi, and taking her Hindu province back will also give me a land connection to Orissa.

June 14, 1565 - I declare war on Bengal, but do not ask for my allies help. That would allow Bengal to march through Orissa to save Berhampur, which is not connested to Bengal anymore after they lost land to the Mughals.

I order 15000 troops from Palakimedi into Berhampur.

July 4, 1565 - We arrive in Berhampur, eliminate the guards easily, and the siege begins.

July 19, 1565 - I am attacked by Bengalese who launched from the sea.

July 20, 1565 - Goa expands. I order more colonists.

August 9, 1565 - We drive Bengal away.

September 22, 1565 - The Bengalese defeat our tired and weary troops and I they return home to regroup.

November 19, 1565 - My troops arrive back in Berhampur to attack the 4000 Bengalese men there.

November 29, 1565 - We lost eh battle again but we destroyed most of their forces in doing so.

December 14, 1565 - Our colonization attempt to Goa has failed. I order more.

January 18, 1566 - Our men arrive back in Berhampur. We destory the vestiges of Bengal troops and the siege begins.

May 10, 1566 - Goa expands and more colonists are dispatched.

September 8, 1566 - 7317 Bengal soldiers contest our siege of Berhampur.

September 12, 1566 - We drive back the Bengalese who are now retreating.

October 3, 1566 - Goia expands. More colonists leave for Goa.

December 26, 1566 - After several failed attempts to dreive me out of Berhampur, Bengal drives me back out. My forces will regroup in Palakimedi.

February 22, 1567 - China declared war on me again. They violated a Royal marriage and rights of Casus Belli to do so, their stability must've taken a nasty hit.

I accept offers from my allies to help. Korea also broke their Royal Marriage with me to join their allies in China.

February 25, 1567- Goa expands.

Goa:

6621 people work spices in this port south of Bombay. Goa adds 20 ducats to our treasure and 20 to Kutch.

March 5, 1567 - I randomly order colonists to Trivandrum and Madurai. Each has a 42% chance of sucess, so I am randomly trying to see if one sticks.

April 1, 1567 - Our army arrives back in Berhampur where battle begins.

Phuket defected to Ayutthaya.

April 8, 1567 - We defeat the Bengalese and the siege of Berhampur begins anew. I order more troops built in Palakimedi.

May 13, 1567 - Another onslaught of soldiers to Berhampur drives us back to Palakimedi.

June 15, 1567 - Troops landed on Taiwan and killed 1000 Chinese troops there before capturing the city.

August 8, 1567 - Madurai's colony is founded! Trivandrum fails and natives attck and burn our Trading Post. I order colonists to Trivandrum while the natives are distracted.

September 20, 1567 - We arrive back in Berhampur and attack the Bengalese.

October 1, 1567 - Bengal is drived away from berhampur.

November 12, 1567 - I offer peac to China for 150 ducats and they accept.

December 28, 1567 - Arakan offers us a white peace and I agree.

January 1, 1568 - A new monarch, Pangeran Mas will now rule our land. Mas is average at diplomacy and poor at administration and war.

January 18, 1568 - We actually get an event tied to Mataram. Moslem Influence in South-East Asia. I get the opportunity to convert to Islam, in which case Sabah and Selatan would also convert. Or, I can honor the beliefs ouf our ancestors and gain a stability.

Rmember, I am the former Minister of Religion.

I choose to remain Hindu

February 12, 1568 - Trivandrum is colonized.

March 23, 1568 - Orissa declares war against the Mughals. I am forced to join the war on their side.

I order the 7000 troops currently stationed in Maharashtra into Khandesh.

September 1, 1568 - Maharashtra revolts. I order more troops built in Bombay.

We have been sieging Khandesh. Malwan troops have really helped us take down the walls. I have ordered some troops into Gondwana.

October 14, 1568 - Khandesh falls to us. I order the 3000 remaining soldiers back to Bombay where they will regroup with other soldiers and try to put down the rebellion in Maharashtra.

November 14, 1568 - Berhampur falls to us. I demand it in peace, but Bengal refuses.

November 29, 1568 - I order troops in the Bengal capital of Bihar. I'll explain to them why they should give me Berhampur face to face.

December 15, 1568 - Our regiment arrives in Bihar and the siege begins.

January 1, 1569 - Kwai revolts.

January 10, 1569 - Kwai's rebellion is put down.

January 12, 1569 - We kill every last rebel in Maharashtra. I order the soldiers there into Khandesh.

I also order colonists sent to Trivandrum and Madurai. Each has a 50% chance of settlement. Let's see which one takes this time.

March 3, 1569 - I demand Berhampur again. This time, they relent and give me the territyory.

Berhampur:

56102 people live and work in Berhampur, north of Palakimedi and south of Orissa. The people here grow and harvest tea leaves as their promary export. They are Hindu, and of Bengali decent. Berhampur provides 19 ducats annually to our coffers and sends 14 to Ganges. She is currently experiencing nationalism with a 3% revolt risk.

I order our army back from the Bengal capital to Berhampur.

May 16, 1569 - Both of our colonization attempts to the southern tip of India fail. No natives revolt, though.

June 21, 1569 - Some soldiers of mine land back in Gondwana.

July 29, 1569 - Won a big battle versus the Mughals and then moved my army into Raipur.

October 6, 1569 - We lose a battle versus the Mughals and I retreat my army to regroup and reorder.

February 3, 1570 - I order colonists to Trivandrum and Madurai again.

February 10, 157- We are moving soldiers around Mughal territory, trying to annoy and harass the Mughals into giving me Khandesh.

June 5, 1570 - Both Madurai and Trivandrum have expanded.

June 15, 1570 - The siege of Raipur is doing fairly well for us, but the mughals have started besieging Bastar.

August 7, 1570 - We capture Raipur! The Mughals agree to give us Khandesh for peace.

Khandesh:

40035 people work the cotton fields here. The people here are of Marathi decent and are Hindu. Khandesh is experiencing the typical nationalism revolt risk of 3% for awhile. She gives us 17 ducats annually and send 12 to Kutch.


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Times of Peace Intermixed with War

January 5, 1571 - Colonists are ordered to both Madurai aned Trivandrum again. A Tax Collector is ordered in Khandesh.

May 5, 1571 - Both Madurai and Trivandrumn expand. More colonists are sent to Trivandrum

May 7, 1571 - Malwa was annexed by the Mughals.

July 15, 1571 - We enter into a Royal Marriage with Vijaynagar.

July 23, 1571 - Mysore cancelled their vassalization with Vijaynagar.

September 10, 1571 - Trivandrum expands.

January 1, 1572 - I order colonists to Trivandrum and Madurai.

May 5, 1572 - Trivandrum and Madurai both expand. More settlers are shuttled out to Tivandrum.

August 9, 1572 - Myanmar is annexed by Dai Viet.

August 11, 1572 - Taungu is annexed by Dai Viet as well.

September 11, 1572 - Trivandrum expands and the natives join our country.

Trivandrum:

8611 inhabitants work the spice trade here on the lower western tip of India. The posrt sends 17 ducats to our treasury and 20 are made in trade with Kutch.


September 12, 1572 - I order more colonists to Madurai.

October 1, 1572 - Unhappiness Among the Artisans leads me to execute the troublemakers. Our infrastructure investments are hurt by my decision.

December 27, 1572 - China declares war upon us again. My two allies join our cause.

January 11, 1573 - Madurai expands and I ship out more colonists.

March 16, 1573 - There are soldiers in Taiwan, so I can't take it this time. I land some soldiers in the Chinese province of Santal.

Santal is beside Ganges. It was captured by the Chinese recently through war and the Chiese have no obvious land route to the province. It's possible that I can take it. The people of Santal are Hindu, and I'd like to see them freed from their Konfucian burden.

May 10, 1573 - Madurai expands which leads to 10000 natives joining our city. I order a Tax Collector built in Madurai an Trivandrum.

Madurai:

The tip of India has 10625 citizens working in Naval Supplies. They make 15 ducats for us annualy and 4 are created in trade with Kutch.

May 15, 1573 - Khmer, Cambodia and Annam enter into a Trade Agreement with Mataram. Ayutthaya declines our offer, however.

I should have offered the Dai Viet splitner nations Trade Agreements long ago, but I neglected to do so.

June 12, 1573 - I send colonists to the Trading Post island of Palawan.

August 10, 1573 - What we have been waiting for has occured. Khmer and Cambodia have declared war on Chapma. Orissa dishonored our alliance, but I will not.

Wew are now at war with Khmer and Cambodia.

August 14, 1573 - Palawan's colonization fails.

October 17, 1573 - A couple of small excursions are sent by China to attack our army in Santal. We turn them away.

November 1, 1573 - Kwai revolts.

November 23, 1573 - The Kwai rebellion is ended.

December 16, 1573 - We capture Santal from the Chinese!

January 1, 1574 - Colonists are ordered to settle Palawan

January 3, 1574 - The Council of Trent has occured. Catholics may now change their religion to Counter-Reform Catholic.

March 3, 1574 - Palawan expands. More colonists leave.

March 8, 1574 - 10000 of our troops arrive in Irrawady and begin a siege of the Cinese/former Mataram port.

March 24, 1574 - Our army lands in Cambodia. Battle begins.

March 28, 1574 - We defeat the Cambodians. I march onward to Khmer.

April 21, 1574 - We arriv ein Khmer and a battle between us and the Khmer/Cambodian forces begins.

April 26, 1574 - The combined forces of Khmer and Cambodia fall to ur army. The siege of Khmer begins.

April 28, 1574 - Korea offers a white peace that I accept.

May 8, 1574 - Palawan expands. Ships laden with colonists set sail from Bali to expand Palawan again.

July 10, 1574 - Palawan expands. Even more colonists leav for her rustic fishing lanes.

July 24, 1574 - China takes Vanin.


September 14, 1574 - Palawan expands.

January 2, 1575 - More colonists are dispatched to Palawan.

January 4, 1575 - A Scandal at the Court has hurt our relations with Gujarat.

March 3, 1575 - Palawan expands. I order more colonists bound for the island.

March 26, 1575 - Khmer falls. I annex them.

Khmer:

21873 people work and live here in Khmer. They export Ivory as their primary resource. The Khmer people are Buddhist and of Khmer decent. Khmer gives us 13 ducats annually and sends 18 to Malacca.

April 29, 1575 - We win a big battle in Irrawady.

May 3, 1575 - Palawan fails to expand. More colonists are sent.

June 25, 1575 - China drives us out of Khmer and I order us to flee to Champa.

July 3, 1575 - Palawan expands. More colonists are ordered in.

September 3, 1575 - Palawan expands to over 700.

Palawan:

717 people fish here in Palawan. The quiet island north of Sabah and Brunei makes 12 ducats for us and sends 3 to Malacca.

September 21, 1575 - Our Royal Marriage with Mysore has expired.

We run into a Chinese fleet in the Straits of Malacca.

This is the first naval battle I've had for a while. I have re-evaluated our policies. We've been naval for so long. But, recently, most of our wars have been on land.

I change our domestic policy towards a more land based philosophy. In 10 years, we can change them again.

November 10, 1575 - We defeat the Chinese fleet in the Straits of Malacca.

February 1, 1576 - Khandesh revolts.

February 12, 1576 - Khandeshi rebels are defeated.

March 24, 1576 - I unload 10000 troops in Cambodia. Their landing is contested by Cambodian forces.

April 5, 1576 - We defeat the Cambodian army. I march onward to Khmer, currently under siege by the Chinese.

April 27, 1576 - Our army arrives in Khmer.

May 1, 1576 - Kwai revolts.

May 16, 1576 - We defeat the combined China and Cambodian forces in Khmer.

June 10, 1576 - I arrive in Cambodia and the siege begins.

December 19, 1576 - I order colonists to Jaffna.

January 1, 1577 - Our stability increased back to the max.

I order a Tax Collector built in Cochin. I also order walls built in Bombay and Palakimedi.

April 1, 1577 - Ajeh is revolting. Cambodia falls.

I could annex Cambodia. But, the province is poor. Plus, I continue to rack up negative diplomatic points. Eventually, everybody will go to war with me to elminiate me from the map.

So, instead of annexation, I offer Cambodia Vassalization and 150 ducats.

With my armies in their court, they are forced to accept.

June 1, 1577 - Kwai is revolting.

June 11, 1577 - We put down the Kwai rebellions.

August 3, 1577 - Jaffna expands. More colonists are en route.

November 27, 1577 - Jaffna expands. I order more settlers to the island.

December 1, 1577 - Khmer revolts.

December 9, 1577 - The rebels in Khmer are defeated.

January 5, 1578 - Ajeh falls to the rebels.

January 26, 1578 - An army built in Jambi and Palembang marches into Ajeh and destroys the rebels. We lay siege to Ajeh.

March 18, 1578 - Jaffna expands. More colonists are ordered out of Bali to Jaffna.

July 4, 1578 - We've repelled several Chinese attacks from Khmer.

July 13, 1578 - Jaffna expands. Additional colonists set sail for the province.

November 1, 1578 - I send a peace offer to China for Santal. They accept and give me Santal.

Santal:

Nestled beside Ganges, Santal has 31738 Hindu people working on Naval Supplies. Her people are of Bengali desent. We get 13 ducats from her in taxes while Ganges gets 4 in trade.


I order a Tax Collector built in Santal.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

An Interlude

November 10, 1578 - Jaffna expands. It is now a full minor province.

Jaffna:

The eastern half of the island of Ceylon or Lanka, Jaffna hosts 787 colonists. The spice trade so rich throughout Mataram is worked proudly here. The port of Jaffna provides Mataram with 14 ducats annually and send 18 to Malacca.

November 20, 1578 - We gain an Explorer in Selatan and 3 colonists. I immediately send a colonist to Sorong.

I immediately order our Explorer, Al Djawf, to explore sea zones close to Mataram in the Indies.

January 24, 1579 - We sucessfully colonize Sorong. Excellent. Now I can use it as a port for our explorations.

April 10, 1579 - Al Djawf has discovered his first new body of water.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

An Assessment of the Land

Before I start exploring and dedicating ourselves to colonization, I want to take a picture of our realm and review where we currently stand.

Military:

We have 3 warships, 3 galleys and 15 transports in the Mataram fleet. We still have not had the need to build more ships. We may soon, however. Especially if we expand ocean-ward.

We have 39732 infantry, 10321 calvary and 12 cannons in our service. However, our nation can only support 36000 troops, so we are spending 7.2 ducats monthly on the upkeep of these armies.

Our armies are stationed in Kwai, Santal, Khandesh, Khmer, and a few thousand in Luzon. The first four provinces are prone to occasiona revolts and rebellions, thus necessitating our standing armies.

Economy:

We have 12% inflation. We are currently investing heavily into trade developments.

We are still the world's largest distributor of spices and coffee. We are also now the world's largest producer of cotton.


Diplomacy:

Champa, Cambodia, and Orissa are our vassals. Orissa has been invaded by the Mughals and their only province, Odisa, has been captured. Orissa may not be around long.

With the capture of Khmer, we now share a land border with Champa, thus making annexation possible.

We need another Hindu vassal or two. The only other Hindu countries are Mysore, Vijaynagar, Gujarat (who is a vassal of China) and Jodhpur (who is a vassal of Vijaynagar).

In India, we have taken the southern half of the peninsula with colonies. Above that is what I term the "Indian Corridor." It is a chain of Mataram provinces stretching from one side of the corridor to the other.

Cut and paste the following for a map with some more detail:
http://www.geocities.com/theunknowne/Mataram5.jpg

Every province in the known Indies, except for Sorong, is fully colonized. In India, every province except for Kerala is fully colonized.

So, we have few routes left to us except to expand outward.

In our non-colonial territory:

The largest five:

Malacca with 90121
Berhampur with 59953
Maharashtra with 49868
Bastar with 44279
Johor with 42949

The ones that pay the most in taxes:

Jakarta with 13.2
Palakimedi with 12.0
Colombo with 12.0
Bombay with 12.0
Maharashtra with 11.7

The top five in terms of production income:

Malacca with 11.01
Jakarta with 10.8
Bastar with 10.5
Maharashtra with 10.1
Colombo with 9.4
Mindoro with 9.4

Top five Centers of Trade in the World, btw.

Veneto with 580.83 ducats traded
Ile de France with 573.33
Malacca with 513.5
Manhattan with 457.17
Thrace with 428.33


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

An Era of Change

July 21, 1579 - Mysore became the vassals of Vijaynagar.

August 21, 1579 - I order more colonists to Sorong.

October 22, 1579 - Sorong expands. More colonists are ordered to the shores of Sorong.

December 24, 1579 - Sorong expands again. I issue more colonists to head out for it.

January 16, 1580 - We discovered several sea zones. We also discovered the island of Samar, of the coast of Mindoro and Mindanao. I know Samar is a Center of Trade because some of my provinces ship their trade there. I also see that it is owned by England.

But the land is still unknown to me. I have only seen its shores.

February 26, 1580 - Our most recent colonization attempt to Sorong failed. I send off more colonists.

April 29, 1580 - Sorong expands. I order more oclonists to follow.

July 1, 1580 - Sorong expands again. Even more colonists are following.

August 5, 1580 - Our Royal Marriage with Orissa has ended.

We sign a Trade Agreement with Ayutthaya.

September 3, 1580 - Sorong expands again. Restless settlers take off from Bali, bound for Sorong.

November 6, 1580 - Sorong expansion is halted as the last group failed. More are sent out.

January 9, 1581 - Sorong expands and becomes a minor city.

Sorong:

716 people work this small province on the edge of the knowne world. The people of Sorong fish and they only send us 8 ducats but they ship 3 to Malacca.


February 7, 1581 - I send out orders to establish a Tax Collector in Jaffna, Mindanao, Palawan, Tindore, Buru and Ceram.

July 5, 1581 - While sailing past a large island, Al Djawf was able to fully explore a province he calls Kalepam. The area has 6000 very aggressive natives, and only has fish for export, but it could be a nice area to set up a port.

August 9, 1581 - Orissa finally mkes peace with the Mughals. They have been made vassals of the Empire. My blood boils at the thought.

August 15, 1581 - The worst thing happened today. The Mughal Empire joined an alliance.

With China and Korea.

January 1, 1582 - We have a new Monarch, Panembaham Senapati Ingalasa. Our new Monarch is good in diplomacy, average at administration and excellent in war.

February 3, 1582 - Champa annexes Cambodia. Nice.

I give Champa a Persoanl Gift which improves our relations tremendously.

April 12, 1582 - I send Champa a letter that maximizes our relations.

May 19, 1582 - I send a diplomat to offer annexation to our long time friend and vassal. Champa agrees and both Champa and her new province of Cambodia are entered into the Mataram Empire!

Mekong Delta:

The capital of the Champan country was the province of Mekong Delta. The people here are of Thai decent and they are Hindu as well. 22097 citizens work the spice trade here, sending 21 ducats to us and 27 to Malaca. Mekong Delta is experiencing Nationalism with a 3% revolt risk monthly.

Cambodia:

Previously passe over by us, then annexed by Champ, Cambodia has 20565 people wokring in Naval Supplies. The people here are of Khmer decent, but they are Buddhist, not Hindu. Cambodia is also experiencing a bit nationalism.

Along with annexing the Champan cities, we also get their military and fleet.


September 15, 1582 - I order 6931 infanrty off some transports and into Kalapam.

October 8, 1582 - We land in Kalepam and attack the natives.

November 1, 1582 - We defeat the natives in Kalepam.

January 15, 1583 - I order settlers to Kalepam.

March 17, 1583 - I offer a Persoanl Gift to China and our relations improve drastically.

April 19, 1583 - China and Mataream enter into a Royal Marriage.

April 24, 1583 - Kalepam is founded.

July 3, 1583 - We send another Personal Gift to China and our relations improve significantly.

August 1, 1583 - A rebellion occurs in Mekong Delta. We put it down in a few days.

January 1, 1584 - We give another Personal Gift to China.

February 26, 1584 - I join the China/Korea/Mughal alliance.

Now let's see them attack me.

April 2, 1584 - I send colonists to Kalepam.

June 8, 1584 - Kalepam expands. More colonists are sent out.

August 16, 1584 - Kalepam expands.

January 1, 1585 - I decide to send some more colonists to Kalepam.

March 8, 1585 - Kalepam expands. I order more colonists.

March 15, 1585 - I send a Personal Gift to Korea. Our relations improve drastically.

April 17, 1585 - Korea accepts our offer of a Royal Marriage to unite our two countries.

May 16, 1585 - Kalepam expands. Even more colonists are flocking to take off from Bali.

June 1, 1585 - Maharashtra revolts.

June 17, 1585 - We put down the rebellion with alacrity after arriving from Khandesh.

July 24, 1585 - Despite 90% odds, the recent expansion effort in Kalepam has failed.

January 1, 1586 - I order more colonists to leave for Kalepam.

January 16, 1586 - Our Royal Marriage with Vientiane and Dai Viet expired.

February 13, 1586 - We have gained a second explorer. This one is in Ajeh. We also get 6 colonists.

I order our new explorer, Zueidina, to Ceylon where he will explore outward from India.

March 1, 1586 - I change our domestic policies again. This time, I head towards a more Free Trade style.

March 9, 1586 - Kalepam expands. I send in some more colonists.

May 15, 1586 - Kalepam expands past 700 people.


Kalepam:

709 fishermen live in this quaint little town on the edge of the ocean. Kalepam maes only 8 ducats a year, and sends 2 to Malacca.


October 1, 1586 - Rebels strike in Mekong Delta. We put them down in 5 days.

December 1, 1586 - Rebels strike again, this time in Santal.

December 27, 1586 - We defeat the rebels in Santal.

April 3, 1587 - Our diplomats have been harassed by Gujarat. I diplomatically resolve the issue.

February 10, 1588 - I refuse to sell some government offices on Bomday.

February 15, 1588 - I order walls built in Trivandrum, Madurai and Cochin.

September 1, 1588 - Our stability increased.

November 8, 1588 - Our alliance with the triple powers has expired.

I offer to create a new alliance with China. They agree. I invite Korea in, and they also agree.

Mataram/China is a powerful axis.

-Anxiety

End of Chapter Seven

[Abe Sargent]

The Regency of Saterjlan

Atahari I: January 1, 1419 - April 17, 1438
Kasuri: April 17, 1438 - January 10, 1470
Atahari II: January 10, 1470 - May 3, 1477
Sanjay: May 3, 1477 - January 11, 1508
Natarajan: January 11, 1508 - July 3, 1541
Atahari V: July 3, 1541 - September 28, 1541
Prabajavarnesti: October 1, 1541 - November 5, 1588
Saterjlan: November 5, 1588 - ???

Prabajavarnesti restired yesterday due to extreme illness. He is an old man and he has worked hard as the Regent of Mataram. As the Minister of Religion, I have taken his place as Regent.

Prabajavarnesti was a powerful and insightful man, but he lacked vision. He echoes the goals of previous administrations, and only later began to realize his own.

I have no such compuctions. I care not for the short-sighted goals of my predecessors. I only care for Mataram and what she may become.

As such, I have the following goals:

1). Fully discover the island of Samar and drive the English from it.

2). Gain vassals with other countries.

3). Continue exploring along the coast of these islands I see that appear in many places to be uninhabitable. Also continue exploring the Indian Ocean.

4). Begin coverting the Buddhists and Muslims to the One True Religion.

And so, a new era begins.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Mughal-Mataram War 1588-1591

November 12, 1588 - The Mughals declare war upon us. China and Korea keep their alliance with us and declare war back on the Mughals.

Looking at the Mughal Empire, there are three possible provinces that I want. The first, and possibly the easist to take, is Sambalpur. Sambalpur touches Bastar, Palakimedi and Berhampur - all currently provinces of mine. Additionally, Sambalpur is the only Mughal province adjacent to Orissa, so we could cut off the Mughals from our ex-ally and their current vassal. However, Sambalpur is Sunni.

A second target would be Malwa. Malwa is the former capital of our friends. Still Hindu, Malwa is currently undergoing conversion to Islam, which makes my blood burn with rage. Malwa also is adjacent to Jodhpur, another Hindu country.

Delhi is the last option. We probably will not come anywhere close to Delhi, but taking the Muslim province would be a mighty blow that would cut the Mughal Empire in half. Delhi is Sunni, but it is also a very wealthy province.

I have the men to make an initial stab at Sambalpur. I order them in. I also order my standing army in Khandesh into Gondwana.

The are small Mughal armies in each of these provinces I hope to defeat, which will give me the early initiative.

I order 5000 men built in Palakimedi.

November 27, 1588 - My armies arrive in both Gondwana and Sambalpur. More Mughal armies appear bound for Gondwana.

December 1, 1588 - The Mughals have arrived in Gondwana in force. I order my en back to Khandesh for fear of getting them massacred.

Malwa's conversion was successful. She is now Sunni.

December 5, 1588 - Manchu declares war on us. Both Korea and China declare war on Manchu. I know that they'll keep Manchu off my back.

December 14, 1588 - We destroy the forces in Sambalpur and l,ay siege to the city. Mughal troops appear to be on their way.

December 16, 1588 - Our infantry in Sambalpur are under attack by 6000 Mughal cavary. In the desert of Sambalpur this is not a good idea, but there are no swamps, mountains, or forests nearby. The closest area in Bastar, but I think Mughal troops will be there first from Gondwana.

So I order my troops into Raipur. The commander, however, disobeys me and flees to Berhampur.

December 17, 1588 - Our troops arrive in Malwa and attack 2500 Mughal calvary in the hills of the country.

December 23, 1588 - We destroy the Mughal forces in Malwa and begin to lay siege.

December 29, 1588 - 21000 Mughal forces arrive in Bastar.

January 1, 1589 - The Mughal forces in Bastar are assaulting the fortress, trying to crack it open.

I order soldiers built in Maharashtra, Bombay and Goa.

January 6, 1589 - I order my forces in Berhampur into Palakimedi, then to Bastar.

January 20, 1589 - Another battle in Sambalpur begins.

January 26, 1589 - We lose Bastar to the Mughals.

January 27, 1589 - 8000 Mughal soldiers arrive in Malwa to drive us back out.

January 29, 1589 - We win the battle in Sambalpur and our army begins to siege the city. Another 16000 Mughals enter Malwa.

January 30, 1589 - After one day, we have loist 2500 men in Malwa and those losses are simply too high. I order our army back into Khandesh. I will stand there.

February 6, 1589 - Appearing to be safe for now, I order 4000 calvary built in Berhampur.

February 16, 1589 - Our army arrives back in Khandesh, 2/3 of its original size.

February 17, 1589 - The Mughals from Bastar have entered Khandesh.

February 28, 1589 - Again, our army is losing. The Mughals have 11645 infanty, 1360 calvary, and 55 cannons. We have 8000 men left. I order my men into Bombay.

March 2, 1589 - The Mughals are offering peace. For Bastar, which I can understand. And Surabaja. Why would they want a province so far away from home which they could not defend? I suspect it is a strategic ploy by them. If I gave them Surabaja, I would have a permanent Casus Belli on them, so that next time I would declare war on them, not the other way around.

I decline their offer.

Where are the Chinese?

March 10, 1589 - Our army in Sambalpur is under attack. The Mughals are trying to assult Khandesh.

March 18, 1589 - We defeat the Mughals in Sambalpur.

March 20, 1589 - Another attack by the Mughals in Sambalpur.

April 3, 1589 - Our army in Sambalpur is defeated and retreats to Berhampur.

March 28, 1589 - Manchu offers a white peace. I accept. Now maybe the Chinese can send over some soldiers. I do not have manpower or the technology to hold the Mughals off for much longer.

May 1, 1589 - 10000 soldiers from Kwai have arrived in Berhampur just as the Mughals were invading. We drive them back.

Santal are revolting.

We are currently losing a battle for Khandesh. The Mughals offer peace for Bastar. Can I take that offer?

Dare I not take it? Khandesh will fall soon, and the battle for her goes poorly. I am winning my battles, for the most part, in the east, but in the west it has been one retreat after another.

I decide I have to wait it out. I decline the Mughal offer.

May 8, 1589 - I split the army in Berhampur. Half go to Bastar, half to Sambalpur.

May 9, 1589 - We lose the battle in Khandesh. I fear it will fall soon.

May 24, 1589 - If Khandedh can hold out for another month or two I may have an army that can drive out the Mughals. Maybe.

June 30, 1589 - I order 11627 infantry and 7265 calvary into Khandesh. Bastar and Sambalpur are under siege.

I am told that the Mughals are being led by Akbar I. They have a general in their group!

July 24, 1589 - The Mughals have moved a lot of their soldiers out of Kahndesh. They appear headed for Sambalpur.

July 30, 1589 - Mysore cancelled their vassalization with Vijaynagar.

August 12, 1589 - We arrive back in Khandesh.

August 18, 1589 - We defeat the few remaining Mughals in Khandesh. I move into Malwa.

August 28, 1589 - The Mughals attack us in Sambalpur.

September 14, 1589 - We begin sieging Malwa.

September 16, 1589 - We lose at Sambalpur. I pull back to Bastar to join our forces there.

7000 soldiers unload in Berhampur from Kwai, the rest of the Kwai contingent. I order them to Bastar as wwell. Let's take back our land!

November 15, 1589 - The Mughals have arrived in Malwa.

December 1, 1589 - The battle in Malwa goes evenly, but then reinforcements arrive from the Mughal Empire.

December 19, 1589 - The reinforcements tunr the tide and we are forced to flee Malwa. We are retreating to Bombay.

January 2, 1590 - I order troops built in Bombay, Goa, and Maharashtra.

February 28, 1590 - We recapture Bastar! I order the men into Raipur for a big battle I think I can win.

March 20, 1590 - Battle begins in Raipur where 9500 Mughal infantry and 48 cannon are attacked by 11803 infantry of our own, 10228 calvary and our 12 cannons.

March 29, 1590 - We completely eliminate the Mughals from teh face of the earth. I order some troops in Sambalpur and the rest back into Bastar.

April 16, 1590 - After ordering my men into Malwa, battle begins. Another 31000 Mughal troops are marching into the area.

April 19, 1590 - Reinforcements arrive in Mala for the Mughals.

April 22, 1590 - Our army in Raipur is under attack by Mughal infantry. We have calvary in this desert so maybe we can win.

May 1, 1590 - We defeat the Mughals in Raipur.

May 2, 1590 - I order retreat from Malwa. We'll come back to fight another day.

June 8, 1590 - Siege begins again in Sambalpur.

The tide in this war is turning. Where are the Chinese? Just one army would do wonders.

July 2, 1590 - I think that the Mughals in Malwa are marching straight for me in Khandesh. I order the 6000 troops stationed in Bastar into Khandesh.

July 27, 1590 - The Battle for Khandesh has begun.

The Mughals have 13 cannon and 23289 infantry.

We have 15750 infantry and 16052 calvary, The 6000 trops from Bastar arrived just last night.

September 4, 1590 - The Mughals drive us away, but they have only 5000 men left. We still have over 23000. We will regroup in Bombay and continue the offensive.

October 9, 1590 - Several Chinese fleets can be seen near the Malay Peninsula. Can help be far away?

November 5, 1590 - I have ordered my army into Gondwana to chase down the Mughals. Battle has begun.

Noivember 10, 1590 - the Mughals are crushed. I order my army back into Khandesh, for I see a large Mughal army in Malwa coming my way,

November 18, 1590 - Al Djawf has died. I order Zueidina to continue his journeys in Oceania.

November 20, 1590 - Our army in Gondwana is attacked.

December 17, 1590 - We destroy a lot of Mughal troops, and I order a retreat into Khandesh.

December 29, 1590 - The Mughals arriv ein Sambalpur and attack our sieging army. We will probably lose this battle, and be forced to retreat yet again. In order to protect my 8 remaining cannon, I order a retreat into Palakimedi.

January 1, 1591 - Santal revolts.

I order troops built in Khandesh, Maharashtra, and Palakimedi.

January 13, 1591 - We defeat the rebels in Santal.

March 1, 1591 - Cambodia is revolting.

March 21, 1591 - I order 22000 troops into Malwa.

March 25, 1591 - We defeat the Cambodia rebels.

March 29, 1591 - 10000 Mughals try to siege Bastar again.

April 17, 1591 - Our army arrives in Malwa. Battle with the 7000 Mughals begins.

April 26, 1591 - We eliminate the Malwan forces and lay siege to the city. More men are coming. Hopefully we can defend the provinve this time.

April 27, 1591 - We enter into a Royal Marriage with Mysore.


Is China even in this war? I might as well have fish as my allies for all the help the Chinese have been.

May 1, 1591 - Santal rebels. The rebellion is put down 5 days later.

May 10, 1591 - A small number of Mughals have arrived in Malwa. We turn the survivors away.

June 24, 1591 - Spain annexes Portugal.

30000 Mughals are in Gondwana, 8000 in Raipur, 9000 sieging Bastar, and 24000 entering Malwa. That's 71000 Mughal soldiers. That I know of. Plus, whatever else is left running around in the back.

I have 20000 in Malwa and 17000 in Palakimedi with 5000 being built. After they arrive, and assuming no more Mughals arrive, that is 42000 men.

Versus 71000.

My ancestors wer wise in choosing quality over quantity. They were wise in choosing an offensive doctrine. That is what has kept us in these battles. But an almost 2:1 disadvatage versus a foe that has gunpowerder where we have spears? That is foolhardy.

It is becoming increasingly apparent to me that China is content to allow us to fight our own battles. Lose our own wars. One or two Chinese armies around six months ago would have turned this war around. We would have taken Sambalpur then concentrated on defeat the Mugals armies. Victory could have been ours.

If, and only if.

Sensing the tide turning again, I am forced to do one thing. Ask for peace. Having no money, I offer what I can and hope for the best.

The mughals turn me down.

June 26, 1591 - 24000 Mughal infantry arrive in Malwa. I order the men back to Khandesh.

July 2, 1591 - We lose 5000 men in Malwa. The Mughals are offering peace for Surabaja. I am forced to accept their ploy.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Lessons Learned

We cannot rely on our alliance with the strongest state in the east any longer to help us out. China offers no hope.

December 1, 1591 - Our Trade technology advanced. We can now gain monopolies on Centers of Trade. I move our investments to infrastructure.

January 1, 1592 - I order a pair of merchants sent to Malacca, Kansai, and Guangzhou.

I order walls built in Goa.

February 1, 1592 - We gain monopolies in each of those three Centers of Trade.

May 3, 1592 - I order a pair of merchants sent to Ganges.

June 1, 1592 - Khmer revolts.

June 4, 1592 - We gain a monopoly in Ganges.

June 12, 1592 - We put down the Khmer rebellion.

June 19, 1592 - I have descovered a place that is inhabitable along the big island to our south. It's on the underbelly of the island.

September 1, 1592 - Santal is revolting.

September 2, 1592 - A pair of merchants are sent to Kutch.

September 15, 1592 - We put down the Santal rebellion.

October 3, 1592 - Nippon has declared war on Korea. They have asked me to join them and I have agreed to do so.

I intend to do exactly to them what they did to me - not send any help.

We get a monopoly in Kutch.

January 1, 1593 - I order a colonist dispatched to Kerala. I should expand it while we have the opportunity.

February 15, 1593 - I have discoverd the southeastern part of a landmass my explorer has named Australia. Additionally, the province of Towoomba has been fully discovered. It will be a great port to use for further explorations. I order colonists sent immediately.

We were awarded some victory points for discovering Australia.

April 12, 1593 - I send a Personal Gift to Mysore. Our relation simprove significantly.

June 8, 1593 - Our colonization attempt at Kerala has failed. No native attack, though.

June 14, 1593 - I send a State Gift to Mysore. Our relations improve drastically.

July 17, 1593 - I offer Mysore a spot in our alliance. They agree.

August 18, 1593 - Towoomba is sucessfully colonized. Excellent.

September 27, 1593 - Sailing past Australia, we have discovered the province of Nandewar. I order colonists to settle there as well.

January 1, 1594 - I send a State Gift to Vijaynagar. Our relations improve massively.

January 9, 1594 - Nippon has captured Vanin.

February 1, 1594 - Cambodia revolts.

February 9,m 1594 - The Cambodian rebels are crushed beneath Mataram steel.

February 12, 1594 - Nippon offers a white peace. I accept.

February 20, 1594 - I offer Vijaynagar a spot in our alliance. They accept.

February 26, 1594 - While sailing, Zueidina discovers the province of Wagga. I order colonists in.

March 7, 1594 - Our colonization attempts to Nandewar fail. I send in some more colonists.

August 10, 1594 - We found Wagga.

August 21, 1594 - We found the colony of Nandewar.

September 22, 1594 - We discover a body of water called Cape Farewell. Beside it is another large, and what looks to be, inhabitable island.

December 23, 1594 - A perfect event occurs. We gain a Conquistador in Kalimantan. A daring adventurer has joine dus. I send a fleet of transports to him now. Let's go find that English Samar!

January 1, 1595 - I order more colonists to Wagga. This entire area has a low number of natives. and low quality goods, but is very easy to colonize. Wagga and Nandewar have wool, Towoomba has fish.

February 1, 1595 - Cambodia rebels.

February 15, 1595 - Cambodia is put down again. They are rebelling the most of my three SE Asian provinces.

April 19, 1595 - Wagga expands. I order more colonists to the far flung colony.

June 17, 1595 - We have discovered the island of Samar. There are about 556 English men on the colony. It is a port and yet it is also a Trading Post.

August 7, 1595 - Wagga fails to expand. I order another set of colonists out.

August 21, 1595 - We discover the province of Yarra with our explorer. I order colonists sent there.

October 26, 1595 - Our explorer discovers the province of Murumbidgee. I send more colonists.

I now have a decision to make and it weighs heavy on my soul.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Expansions

November 22, 1595 - I have a fleet with 4000 infantry outside of Samar. Do I declare war upon the English without a Casus Belli?

For now, the answer has got to be no.

I order the fleet and men back to Luzon.

November 29, 1595 - Wagga fails to expand. More colonists leave Bali.

January 1, 1596 - I order some troops built in Bombay and Khandesh.

January 28, 1596 - Yarra expands.

February 1, 1596 - Our merchants dispatched to Samar get the maximum level allowed. Britian has a monoply. I order two merchants sent - one to break the monoply and another to set up our own monopoly.

February 9, 1596 - We lose a merchant in Kutch, losing our monopoly there.

March 2, 1596 - We break up the British monopoly in Samar and set up our own. Englad refuses a Trade Agreement.

March 20, 1596 - Wagga expands. More colonists are sent.

March 25, 1596 - We found a colony in Murumbidgee.

March 28, 1596 - I analyze our domestic policies. I move us towards more free trade.

April 3, 1596 - While exploring this island we found, Zueidina has found another island to the south. The entire island is explored when he gets close enough that his men can check it out from rowboats. He names the place Timaru.

My Minister of Colonization is Juan de Balgo, a Porugese man who fled from the Portugese port of Guangdong when Spain annexed his country. He informs me that his people knew of these island and called them New Zealand.

April 27, 1596 - I order my Conquistador, Safi, to a small island of the southern tip of Australia.

June 9, 1596 - Our Conquistador has discoverd an islnad he names Macquarie.

July 10, 1596 - Wagga expands.

July 16, 1596 - Our Royal Marriage with Vijaynagar expires. We renew our vows.

July 27, 1596 - I order our Conquistador to explore an area beyond Murumbidgee.

August 1, 1596 - Mekong Delta is rebelling.

August 22, 1596 - We defeat the Mekong Rebels. I move the remnants of our army into Khmer.

August 30, 1596 - We are in the westernmost reacxhes of the habitable part of Australia. Our Conquistador has discovered a province named Manunda. The natives here are very aggressive. I order our soldiers to attack them.

Sepotember 4, 1596 - We wipe out the natives in Manunda and I order our conquistador back to the boats. We have a lot more exploring to do.

October 2, 1596 - More colonists are sent to Wagga.

December 2, 1596 - I order Safi to disembark and explore another area on the Australian coast.

January 1, 1597 - I send a Personal Gift to China. Our relations improve significantly.

January 5, 1597 - Safi discovers the province of Wollongong. All of the provinces here in Australia have been discovered. It's a whole lot of nothing, financially. Grain, wool and fish. But, it should be easy to colonize. I order Safi back to the boats and over to this New Zealand area.

January 20, 1597 - Wagga expands.

February 1, 1597 - More colonists are sent to Wagga.

March 16, 1597 - I order our conquistador off the boats and into land in the New Zealand area.

April 20, 1597 - Our conquistador finds a place he calls Whangerai. He is attacked by natives as soon as he disembarked. I order him back to the boats.

May 19, 1597 - Wagga expands and the natives join us.

Wagga:

1607 inhabitants work the peaceful countryside raising sheep and harvesting their wool. Wagga gives us 16 ducats annually and sends 1 to Samar.

I order 2000 soldiers built in Wagga that our conquistador can use to kill natives in New Zealand.

June 1, 1597 - Our stability increased.


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-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

More Explorations

July 18, 1597 - I send a Personal Gift to Mysore. Our relations are at the maximum possible.

August 30, 1597 - I order colonists to Nandewar.

November 26, 1597 - I order my Conquistador to explore another section of New Zealand.

Decemeber 15, 1597 - Nandewar expands. I ship more colonists in.

January 14, 1597 - Our conquistador has landed in a region he calls Taranaki. Natives attack him quickly after he arrives. I order him to crush them.

January 23, 1598 - Taranaki is cleared of natives and I order colonists in. I also order our conquistador into another province on the island.

February 15, 1598 - Our explorer, Sueidina, has died. I erect two golden ships in the harbor of Kalepam, the first colony of our that was discovered by the explorers.

February 25, 1598 - We get a Gift to the State of 200 ducats. It comes from an anonymous source.

April 2, 1598 - Nandewar expands. I send more colonists.

April 20, 1598 - Safi finds another province on the east side of the island. He tells me the locals call it Wairoa. Those natives are attacking Safi. I order him to kill them if possible.

April 29, 1598 - Having defeated many of the natives, I order Safi to contine to eliminate all native resistance.

May 3, 1598 - Wairoa is completely cleansed from natives. I order a colony built there.

June 3, 1598 - I send out some merchants trying to get some monopolies back.

July 5, 1598 - We gain monopolies in Samar, Ganes and Mascate.

July 19, 1598 - Nandewar expands.

September 2, 1598 - Our forces land in Timaru and attack the natives.

September 22, 1598 - All native forces are cleared out of Timaru.

September 24, 1598 - Our coloniztion attempt at Taranaki has failed.

January 1, 1599 - I order colonists to expand Nandewar.

January 8, 1599 - We found a colony in Wairoa.

April 17, 1599 - Nandewar expands. More settlers set out from Bali seeking a more rustic life.

July 6, 1599 - We have a Rush of Colonists. Our Minister of COlonization is quite happty that his efforts at recruiting are paying off handsomely.

I order colonists to Yarra.

August 4, 1599 - Nandewar expands and the natives join us.

Nandewar:

Nandewar has 1609 inhabitants who work the wool trade. Nandewar is one of the Ausralian proivines, and send us 11 ducats while shipping 1 to Samar.


September 30, 1599 - Our fleet carrying the conquistador has arrived on the far eastern sid eof New Guinea to explore a territory that our explorer said was habitable. Most of this island is rock and jungle. However, Kalepam and Sorong are on this island, and we have colonized those places.

October 21, 1599 - Yarra expands. More colonists set sail.

November 17, 1599 - China takes a couple pf provinces from Nippon is getting peace. Excellent.

November 30, 1599 - Our conquistador discovers Wewak! 3000 angry natives attack him. But, Safi believes there is gold here! I order him to press the attack against the natives. I must have this land!

December 19, 1599 - We defeat the natives. I order Safi to press on.

December 24, 1599 - Safi defeats the natives, buit barely. They did a good job killing his men. He'll have to hole up until some reinforcements can arrive.

February 5, 1600 - Yarra expands. I order more colonists into the Australian countryside.

May 21, 1600 - Yarra expands and more settlers set sail from Bail.

September 20, 1600 - Yarra expands again. More colonists are dispatched to the agrarian region.

January 5, 1601 - Yarra expands again and the natives join us after being convinced that our ways are better.

Yarra:

1608 people on the southern Australian coast work the fields and export grain. Yarra sends 15 ducats to our coffers and 1 to Samar.

I order colonists to Murumbidgee.

March 1, 1601 - Cambodia revolts and we put them down.

April 15, 1601 - Murumbidgee expands.

May 19, 1601 - Our conquistador lands on as islands called Rabaul. We attack the natives here.

May 23, 1601 - We eliminate the natives here. I order colonists to Rabaul.

June 22, 1601 - A Diplomatic Insult happaned to us. We have a Casus Belli against Gujarat for a year.

July 30 - 1601 - A new Monarch has come to rule our nation. Panembahan Krapyak will now rule glorious Mataram.

October 20, 1601 - We establish a colony on Rabaul!

-Anxiety

End of Chapter Eight

[Abe Sargent]

The Regency of Janlanava

Atahari I: January 1, 1419 - April 17, 1438
Kasuri: April 17, 1438 - January 10, 1470
Atahari II: January 10, 1470 - May 3, 1477
Sanjay: May 3, 1477 - January 11, 1508
Natarajan: January 11, 1508 - July 3, 1541
Atahari V: July 3, 1541 - September 28, 1541
Prabajavarnesti: October 1, 1541 - November 5, 1588
Saterjlan: November 5, 1588 - October 23, 1601
Janlanava: October 23, 1601 - ???

Saterjlan decides to retire today. His wife unexpectedly gave birth, not to one child, but three! As such, he is dedicating himself to helping his wife and family. He has agreed to take over the stress-free Minister of Religion position again, And I have taken over the Regency from the Ministry of relion, as has become our custom

Saterjlan was arrogant, but his regency was mixed. He lost Surabaja to the Mughals, but I know he though rebels would take Surabaja back. Yet, there has not been a single rebellion in Surabaja in the 11 years it is has been occupied by the Mughals.

Still, Saterjlan has been wonderful at colonizing and getting us allies. We are alive right now because Saterjlan fortified the Mughal borders heavily.

There are 20000 Matarami soldiers in Bombay, 27000 in Khandesh and 31000 in Berhapur. Additionally, Saterjlan allied us with Mysore and Vijaynagr, in addition to China and Korea. He prepared us for another war with the Mughals, or with anybody else who might come along.

So, he learned from his mistake, and we continue to hope that Surabaja will revolt.

The goals of Saterjlan were:

1). Fully discover the island of Samar and drive the English from it.

2). Gain vassals with other countries.

3). Continue exploring along the coast of these islands I see that appear in many places to be uninhabitable. Also continue exploring the Indian Ocean.

4). Begin coverting the Buddhists and Muslims to the One True Religion.

We have discovered Samar, but have not taken it. We are also along the path to establishing a vassalage with Mysore. We have explored around these large islands - Australia and New Guinea, plus we have founded colonies along them and have explored New Zealand. So that is finised. The religious conversions have yet to take place.

Now, his predecessor's goals were:

The earliest goals of Atahari I, who created the office in which I now labor, were:

1). Quickly expand. Either by colonization or conquest. Or a mixture of the two.
2). Establish economic stability.
3). Eliminate the Islamic competition in the Indies.
4). Establish an outpost on the mainland. This will have to be done by conquest.
5). Control all of Indonesia.
6). Drive out and keep out any forces or establishments from other areas, including Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
7). Convert the Islamic territories to Hinduism.
8). Become an economic superpower.


Here then, are Natarajan's goals for Mataram:

1). Annex Atjeh
2). Annex Champa politically
3). Continue to expand up the Malaysian Peninsula via Ayutthaya.
4). Do not fear Indian colonization as my predecessors, and establish a colony in Pondicherry.
5). Discover Manchu officially and then get a Trade Agreement with them so I can expand set up merchants in the Center of Trade in Kyoto.


Most of the old goals have been completed. However, a few have been renewed. That is why Samar's colonization by England stings so badly. After reviewing the goals of my predecessors, here are mine:

1). Take Samar. Eventually. Currently there is no real way to do this.

2). Begin sending missionaries to provinces.

3). More our domestic policies towards a more land-oriented system.

4). Finish colonizing Oceania.

5). Vassalize Mysore, and others if the opportunity presents itself.


Our crusade, in every form, begins on the morrow.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Conquest at Home

October 25, 1601 - I declare war against England. Without a Casus Belli, we lose stability.

Saterjlan had a fleet with soldiers positioned in the Gulf of Leyte in Samar. England has a ship in the harbor. I have to attack and defeat the ship now, in order to show Englands that we are a force to be reckoned with. If I just landed troops in Samar, England would send their own troops over and take it back. We have to win battles against them.

And the troops on Samar were being ordered to the boats. That would leave us with even less of an opportunity to convince England to let us have Samar.

So, war it is.

November 11, 1601 - We win a naval battle in th Gulf of Leyte. I order my army to disembark into Samar.

November 29, 1601 - 4000 Matarami troops arrive in Samar and attack the English.

December 2, 1601 - The English boat has returned. Excellent. If we can beat them both, then that is two more victories for Mataram.

December 5, 1601 - We defeat the English guards and take Samar!

December 20, 1601 - Our fleet sends the English warship packing.

I order colonists to Murumbidgee.

January 1, 1602 - I send a Missionary to Riau.

March 27, 1602 - Murungidgee expands.

July 1, 1602 - Santal revolts.

July 4, 1602 - I send a peace offer to England for Samar. They accept and give us Samar!

Samar:

10 people work ere in the small colony of Samar. It currently gives no trade or ducats to us, because it is so small. Just past Mindoro and Mindanao, Samar is the last remaining area in the Indies. The crop here is spices, and Samar is a center of trade. There are 3000 extremely hostile natives here.

I order colonists sent to Samar.

July 12, 1602 - We defeat the rebels in Santal.

September 1, 1602 - Khmer revolts.

September 11, 1602 - The Khmer rebellion is soundly defeated.

September 12, 1602 - Our colonization attempt to Samar was a failure.

September 14, 1602 - Natives of Samar rise against us and attack my army stationed there.

October 6, 1602 - We defeat the natives in Samar.

November 14, 1602 - Colonists are sent to Murumbidgee.

February 21, 1603 - Murumbidgee expands. I order more colonists in.

April 7, 1603 - Nippon annexes Korea.

June 1, 1603 - Murumbidgee expands. I order more colonists to set sail for Australia.

June 3, 1603 - The Mughals have declared war on Nippon.

September 9,. 1603 - Murumbidgee expands again, leading natives to join our settlement.

Murumbidgee:

1611 people work here raising sheep. Murumbidgee is on the underside of Australia, west of Yarra. It sends 11 ducats to our treasury and 1 to Malacca.

The Mughals are distracted by their war with Nippon. Their border is weakened. I could strike hard now, attack Surabaja at the same time, and try to take several provinces.

In preparation for such a move, I order troops built on the isle of Java.

January 1, 1604 - I order colonists to Wollongong, Macquarie, and Manunda - the three Australian provinces that have yet to be settled initially.

February 2, 1604 - Having landed a large army in Samar, I attack the natives.

February 13, 1604 - Every last native in Samar is killied. I order colonists sent in.

April 1, 1604 - Our stability has increased.

April 14, 1604 - Samar expands.

May 14, 1604 - A colony is founded in Manunda!

June 9, 1604 - Settlers bound for Wollongong fail to take.

June 23, 1604 - Colonists to Macquarie disappear without atrace. Sad, really. Macquarie and Wollongong both had over 70% chance to settle. To have them both fail is sad.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Diplomacy Abroad

July 14, 1604 - The Mughals are looking ripe for plundering. I wish I knew what troops they had elsewhere.

November 19, 1604 - I send some colonists to Samar.

December 7, 1604 - We enter Wewak with 13000 soldiers led by Safi, our conquistador.

December 14, 1604 - We have defeated the natives in Wewak. I tell Safi to attack the natives again.

December 29, 1604 - We defeat the natives again. I order another attack on the natives

January 3, 1605 - I send a Personal Gift to China. Our realtions improve somewhat.

January 13, 1605 - The last of the Wewak natives is killed.

January 19, 1605- Samar expands.

August 1, 1605 - Our stability increases back up to max.

September 13, 1605 - Colonists are sent to Samar.

October 28, 1605 - Heretics cause rebellions in Khmer and Riau.

November 12, 1605 - The heretics in Khmer are completely annihilated.

November 13, 1605 - Samar expands.

February 1, 1605 - Colonists are dispatched to Samar. I send a Personal Gift to China. Our relations improve significantly.

March 30, 1606 - Armies from Khmer and Welak land in Riau and attack the heretics.

April 3, 1606 - Samar expands.

April 8, 1606 - The combined armies of Mataram crush the heretical rebels.

May 12, 1606 - I send a letter to Mysore.

August 1, 1606 - I send a Persoanl Gift to Mysore. Our relations are maxed.

September 1, 1606 - I offer Mysore vassalization. They accept.

December 14, 1606 - I send colonists to Manunda.

December 23, 1606 - Safi dies. We honor this day with flowers and mourning.

January 1, 1607 - Colonists leave for Samar.

January 14, 1607 - I send a State Gift to Hyderabad. Our relations improve tremendously.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

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-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

A Time to Fight

Februar 12, 1607 - I have seen 50000 Mughal troops moving back to Delhi. No sense making a war while they are still strong enough to repel me.

March 1, 1607 - Samar expands. More colonists leave for the rich shores of Samar.

March 13, 1607 - Manunda expands.

March 15, 1607 - I offer our alliance to Hyderabad to replace the annexed Korea. They agree.

May 2, 1607 - A 95% chance of success in Samar fails. The colonists recently are not as good as they used to be. I send out more colonists to Samar.

July 5, 1607 - Samar expands. More colonists ship out for the Center of Trade.

September 8, 1607 - Samar expands and is now a full colony.

Samar:

This little island of spice is hte Center of Trade for the East Indies. 728 cxolonists work here, sending 43 ducats to us and 21 to the Center of Trade.

I order a Tax Collector built in Samar.

December 24, 1607 - Our army lands in Whangerai and attacks the natives there.

December 29, 1607 - All natives on Whangerai are killed.

January 1, 1608 - I send colonists to Wewak and Wollongong.

April 14, 1608 - I send a State gift to Hyderabad. Our relations improve tremendously.

April 17, 1608 - Manchu declares war on us. Vijaynagar and Hyderabd dishonor our alliance, but China and Mysore declare war on Manchu and thier ally Nippon.

April 21, 1608 - Our Royal Marriage with China has expired.

April 30, 1608 - Vijaynagar enters another alliance with Bengal, Aden, Arakan, and Tibet.

May 8, 1608 - China enters into a Royal Marriage with Mataram.

May 13, 1608 - Our colonization attempt to Wewak has failed.

May 28, 1608 - Manchu captures Vanin.

June 9, 1608 - We found a colony in Wollongong!

I send more colonists to Wewak.

July 19, 1608 - Hyderabad asks us for a Royal Marriage. I agree.

October 20, 1608 - We found a colony in Wewak!

I dispatch colonists to Macquarie.

December 25, 1608 - I invite Hyderabad back to our alliance. They accept.

January 1, 1609 - The Mughals decalre war on us. All of our allies join us in conflict against the Mughals.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Mughal-Mataram War of 1609

Janaury 1, 1609 - I have learned to be prepared for battle.

I begin by ordering our troops in Java into Surabaja. I also order my fleet in the area to start patrols for Mughal boats.

I keep all of my trrops at home, save a sieging force of 4000 calvary, 4000 infantry and 7 cannon bound for Sambalpur.

I'll let the Mughals lose troops attacking me, then I'll wipe up the mess.

I change our demestic polices to favor a more land oriented policy. Our stability drops, but the morale of our ground troops should increase.

I order 5000 infantry and 5000 calvary built in Goa and Maharashtra. I have stationed 5 transports in Goa. I'll load the 10000 men and sneak behind the Mughal lines and assault them fromt the rear.

We are prepared this time.

January 17, 1609 - The 20000 troops from Bombay arrive in Khandesh.

I won't have time to send out colonists during thew war, so I send our last ones to New Zealand.

January 21, 1609 - Our army begins to siege Sambalpur.

January 27, 1609 - We begin to siege Surabaja.

February 13, 1609 - The Mughal Empire attacks my army in Bastar.

February 17, 1609 - We are attacked by the Mughals in Khandesh.

The tricky Empire puts an army in Bombay.

February 19, 1609 - The Mughals attack us in Sambalpur. There are a lot of battles going on right now. India is awash with blood as Hindu clashes against Muslem.

February 22, 1609 - I am forced to retreat in Bastar. The Mughals were just to much for us I order my troops back to Palakimedi where we will regroup.

Bastar is besigned by Mughal troops.

March 7, 1609 - We completely eliminate the Mughals from Khandesh.

March 10, 1609 - We defeat the Mughals in Sambalpur and continue our siege.

March 14, 1609 - Surabaja as fallen to us!

March 20, 1609 - The Mughals who were in Bombay have now arrived in Khandesh and are attacking my forces there.

April 8, 1609 - The Mughals are again completely eliminated in Khandesh.

April 9, 1609 - Our roving fleets in the Java Sea have found a Mughal straggler.

April 11, 1609 - Aden declared war on the Mughal Empire. Their allies Arakan, Vijaynagar and Bengal have joined them.

April 16, 1609 - We found a colony in Macquarie.

April 23, 1609 - Our 10000 troops meant as a harassing force have boarded the transports. I will send them to Indus.

May 4, 1609 - 24000 Mataram forces have arrives in Malwa and lay siege to the city.

May 14, 1609 - We lose that naval battle in the Java Sea.

We are attacked by the Mughals in Sambalpur. I have ordered my men in Palakimedi into Sambalpur to reinforce our troops there.

May 28, 1609 - We defeat the troops in Sambalpur. I ordre my troops to continute into Raipur.

May 30, 1609 - Our invasion force in Malwa is under attack by the Mughals.

June 3, 1609 - We defeat the Mughal calvary in Malwa. They'll be back though - nearly 10000 survived.

June 6, 1609 - We are attacked in Sambalpur.

June 13, 1609 - Our army arrives in Gondwana from Khandesh. We meet mughal resistance.

June 20, 1609 - We defeat the Mughals in Gondwana.

June 25, 1609 - The Mughals attack us again in Gondwana.

June 28, 1609 - We emerge victorious again in Gondwana.

June 29, 1609 - Our harassing force of 10000 lands in Indus and begins a siege.

We are attacked in Gondwana agin.

July 6, 1609 - We are defeated in Sambalpur. We willregroup and try pushing again.

July 7, 1609 - Nippon offers us a white peace. I accept.

July 10. 1609 - Mughal forces arrive in Bastar and begin a siege.

July 21, 1609 - We lose a battle in Gondwana.

July 24, 1609 - We find that Mughal warship in the Java Sea and attack again.

August 2, 1609 - Mauchu offers us peace, but I decline. I want China to defaat them and gain some land.

August 28, 1609 - We found a colony in Whangerai, the northernmost province in New Zealand.

September 1, 1609 - We sink the Mughal warship in the Java Sea.

September 9, 1609 - I order our army in Palakimedi into Bastar to defeat the Mughals besieging my city.

September 16, 1609 - Our harassing force in Indus is under attack.

September 21, 1609 - We defeat the army in Indus just in time for 12000 calvary from the Mughals to arrive. If i want to defeat calvary, I can't do it here in the plains of Indus.

There is a swamp, Kushka, two provinces away. I'll march for Kushka if it looks like i'm losing in Indus.

October 2, 1609 - The Mughals attack us in Malwa again.

October 4, 1609 - We eliminate the Mughals in Indus. Excellent. But, we only have 2734 calvary left - not enough to besiege a single city. I order the Indus calvary to run around and pillage the provinces. We'll start with Qandahar, adjacent to Indus.

October 6, 1609 - The Mughals offer us peace and 130 ducats. I send the head of their envoy to the shiek of the masque in Samarkhand, their capital.

October 9, 1609 - Our army arrives in Bastar to relieve the good people there of the mughal presence.

October 10, 1609 - Persia declares war aginst the Mughal Empire. Baluchistan joins Persia.

October 21, 1609 - We win two battles. We destroy the Mughals in both Malwa and Bastar.

November 5, 1609 - I split off 10000 men and send them back to Sambalpur. The rest will move to Khandesh.

November 19, 1609 - The Mughal Empire assaults our forces in Malwa.

November 28, 1609 - Our Inquisition in Riau has failed and a rebellion is taking place.

December 2, 1609 - We are defeated in Malwa. I order my forces back to Khandesh to regroup.

December 11, 1609 - Gondwana is under siege by our forces.

January 1, 1610 - I order troops built in Palakimedi, Bombay and Goa.

January 19, 1610 - We defeat the Riau rebels.

January 20, 1610 - Matarami forces in Gondwana are under attack.

February 4, 1610 - Our forces arrive back in Malwa.

February 17, 1610 - We defeat the Mughal forces in Gondwana.

May 25, 1610 - We lay siege to Raipur.

June 1, 1610 - Our stability has increased.

July 16, 1610 - We are attacked in Gondwana.

July 28, 1610 - Our army in Raipur is under attack.

August 3, 1610 - We capture Sambalpur.

We lose in Gondwana.

August 24, 1610 - Our army arrives in Gondwana and eliminates the resistance.

October 18, 1610 - Our army arrives in Delhi and begins a siege.

January 8, 1611 - I send colonists to the two remaining uncolonized provines on New Zealand - Taranaki and Timaru.

February 9, 1611 - We are driven out of Raipur.

June 3, 1611 - We initiate another siege in Raipur.

Our blockade is working perfectly. By having two huge sieging armies in Malwa and Dalhi, the Mughals cannot cross. I have 22000 in Malwa and 37000 in Delhi. I can now siege at my leisure.

August 4, 1611 - Bengal is joining my siege of Raipur. It's just a grain province, and I don't want it that much, But it will give me leverage at the negiotating table.

August 29, 1611 - Begal has left my siege just as fast as they came.

September 3, 1611 - A colony at Timaru is established.

September 9, 1611 - A colony is founded at Taranaki.

We are losing the battle in Raipur. I retreat to bastar.

September 11, 1611 - I order colonists to Towoomba.

September 17, 1611 - I send Hyderabad a Personal Gift. Our relations are maxed.

Decmeber 22, 1611 - Towoomba expands. I send more colonists.

December 23, 1611 - Bengal and I begin sieging Raipur again.

February 23, 1612 - The Mughals have built a few troops behind my wall and assault us in Raipur.

March 22, 1612 - The Mughals defeat the Bengal/Mataram forces in Raipur.

March 28, 1612 - We capture Delhi!

April 5, 1612 - Tomoomba expands. I send more colonists.

May 26, 1612 - Our regrouped army arrives in Gondwana amind Mughal resistance.

June 3, 1612 - The Mughals are offering peace for Surabaja, Sambalpur and Gondwana.

Do I take their offer?

Sure, I'd rather have Malwa, maybe even Delhi herself.

I look at Gondwana, and she is not a poor province. Not that wealthy, either.

I decline the Empire's offer of peace. At least this time I let teh envoy keep his head.

June 20, 1616 - I move our army from Delhi into Bundelkhand where the Mughals are amassing a force to expel me from Malwa. Wanting Malwa, I dece to attack the Mughals in force.

June 28, 1612 - We completely destroy the 19000 Mughal troops. I order my army into into Awadh to siege them there.

July 19, 1612 - Towoomba expands. I send more colonists.

July 27, 1612 - The Siege of Awadh begins.

August 28, 1612 - Malwa falls!

October 1, 1612 - Kwai revolts.

October 2, 1612 - The Mughals are offering Surabaja, Sambalpur, Malwa, and Gondwana.

I accept.

Sambalpur:

54835 people work harvesting tea here in quiet Sambalpur. This province is located directly behind Orissa and adjacent to the Bengali capital in Bihar. She gives us 12 ducats annually and sends 18 to Ganges in trade. The people of Sambalpur are Sunni and of Bengali decent. She is currently experiencing a bout of nationalism.

Gondwana:

A quaint province north of Khandesh and Bastar, Gondwana's primary export is cotton, which the 37727 people work. Gondwana sends us 16 ducats and 11 to Kutch. The people here are of Hindi descent and celebrate Allah as Sunnis. Also under nationalism.

Malwa:

Another Sunni province, the people of Malwa were once independant Hindus, but no more. The 46264 people here send 19 ducats to us annually when we tax their cotton crop. 12 ducats are sent to Kutch. Malwa has a level three fortress, and it is in the mountains. A good combination. Malwa is also undergoing nationalism.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Wrapping up Loose Ends

October 2, 1612 - I offer Manchu a white peace and they accept. China had their chance for land, and they failed.

I offer Hyderabad vassalization and they accept. Excellent.

November 3, 1612 - Towoomba expands. I send in more colonists.

February 8, 1613 - We defeat the rebels in Kwai.

February 15, 1613 - Towoomba expands and the natives join our colony.

Towoomba:

1603 people fishing quietly near the eastern tip of Australia. The people here work had and send 13 ducats to our treasury and 3 to Samar.

I order Tax Collectors built in Towoomba, Nandewar, Wagga, Yarra, and Murumbidgee.

I send colonists to Wollongong.

June 3, 1613 - Our expansion attempt to Wollongong has failed. I dispatch more settlers.

September 18, 1613 - Wollongong expands.

September 21, 1613 - A new Monarh has risen to power. Sultan Agung will lead us. He has great diplomacy, good administration and good war skills. He will lead us to greatness.

I send more colonists to Wollongong.

October 1, 1613 - Baluchistan is annexed by the Mameluks.

January 1, 1614 - I send another missionary to Riau.

January 6, 1614 - Wollongong expands.

February 4, 1614 - Colonists are sent to Wollongong.

May 20, 1614 - Wollongong expands.

July 24, 1614 - Colonists are dispatched to Wollongong.

November 1, 1614 - Sambalpur revolts. The rebels are put down four days later.

November 8, 1614 - Cities Demand Old Rights. I accept their demands because I like decentralized empire.

November 9, 1614 - Wollongong expands.

December 1, 1614 - Colonists are sent to Wollongong.

January 1, 1615 - I order tax Collector placed in Kalepam and Sorong.

February 22, 1615 - China has one of the more dreaded events in the game - The Manchu Rebellion. I expect a lot of rebels in the next while by China. Maybe some defections as well.

March 16, 1615 - Wollongong expands.

Wollongong:

Another Australian province, the 1611 people of Wollongong harvest grain and send 14 ducats in taxes and production to Mataram. 1 ducat is sent to Samar.

I order a Tax Collector placed in Wollongong.

October 21, 1615 - Trade Ordinances lead to Khandesh creating better roads and trails - Khandesh gets plus one tax value.

April 1, 1616 - I order colonists to Wewak.

July 1, 1616 - Wewak expands. More colonists are sent.

August 1, 1616 - Malwa revolts..

August 14, 1616 - We put down the Malwan rebellion with power.

October 1, 1616 - Wewak expands. More colonists take off for the gold mines.

Gondwana revolts.

October 13, 1616 - The weak rebellion in Gondwana fails and my soldiers kill every last rebel.

December 30, 1616 - Wewak expands. Another groups of colonists disembark.

March 28, 1617 - Wewak expands. And yet another group of colonists leave Bali bound for the gold rush.

May 8, 1617 - We gain an Explorer in Macquarie! We also gain 3 colonists. Excellent!

June 25, 1617 - Wewak expands. One last group of settlers are setting sail for the mines.

September 23, 1617 - Wewak expands again and now has over 700 colonists.

Wewak:

On one northeast end of New Guinea, Wewak only has 714 colonists working the gold mines in this port province. And yet, this handful of people send 44 ducats to our treasury annually. No trade is made, but if it were, it would be sent to Samar.

A Tax Collector is ordered for Wewak on the double.


Colonists bound for Macquarie are leaving Bali this very minute.

January 6, 1618 - Macquarie expands. More colonists are sent.

March 21, 1618 - The Bourgeoisie Request Privileges. I can grant or deny their request. Both options come with a change in our aristocratic/plutocratic policies in teh appropriate direction. However, granting their request doesn't come with a rebellion like denying their request can.

I grant their request.

March 24, 1618 - I send a State Gift to Mysore. Our Relations are maxed.

April 27, 1618 - I offer Mysore annexation into the Mataram world.

They accept and are now part of my nation.

Mysore:

A very wealthy province, Mysore has 126834 people working the iron mines in southern India. Mysore has a Refinery that increase our trade level monthly. The ironworkers here send 40 ducats to our treasury and 16 to Kutch. The Mysore people are of Dravidian culture and they are Hindu like us. Mysore is currently experiencing nationalism.


Mysore Military - We annex the Mysore military as well. 28000 infantry, 1000 calvary and 40 cannon.

Mysore and my southern colonies do not have a land connection to my upper colonies. We'll need to fix that soon.


I send out Personal or State Gifts to Vijaynagar, Orissa and Gujarat. They are fellow Hindu nations who are upset that I annexed a Hindu nation.

May 1, 1618 - Mysore revolts. They are put down in a few days.

May 2, 1618 - Macquarie expands. More colonists set sail.

September 1, 1618 - Macquarie expands again. Ships laden with passangers looking for a different life are leaving Bali harbor.

November 21, 1618 - Our explorer, Sana, has discovered the Fiji Islands - Viti Levu. They grow Sugar Cane here, but 6000 angry natives attest to the danger of the area.

I order some troops built on the Australian coast and a fleet sent. We'll rid the islaes of their native taint and colonize them for ourselves.

December 30, 1618 - Macquarie expands. Additional colonists are bound for the island.

April 1, 1619 - Gondwana revolts.

April 19, 1619 - We put down the rebellion with more difficulty than normal. I order more soldiers built in Gondwana.

April 26, 1619 - Macquarie expands and with the natives, becomes a small city.

Macquarie:

1116 people work in this island off the southern coast of Australia. The fishermen in this port send 15 ducats to the capital and 3 to Malacca.

I order a Tax Collector for Macquarie.

July 2, 1619 - A Diplomatic Move with Vientiane has improved relations. I pat our Chief Diplomat on the back and then we have a Royal Marriage.

August 3, 1619 - I have a couple of directions I can go colonization-wise. I can go for colonies stripped of native sin New Zealand, Rapaul or Manunda in Australia. Or, I can try Kerala again in India.

I decide to finish off India first.

I send a colonist to Kerala.

January 10, 1620 - We found a colony in Kerala! I ship off more colonists.

May 29, 1620 - Our colonization attempt to Kerala fails, but the natives do not destroy our colony. I send off more colonists.

August 1, 1620 - Malwa revolts. We defeat them in a few days.

September 21, 1620 - Our fleet arives back in the Fiji Islands with an army. I order the Australian troops to disembark into Viti Levu.

October 9, 1620 - Our landing at Viti Levu went unnoticed by the natives. I order the soldiers to attack.

October 14, 1620 - We defeat all of the natives and I order my army back to the ships.

Colonists are ordered in.

October 17, 1620 - Kerala's colonization fails yet again. The natives do not revolt again.

December 1, 1620 - Our Inquisition to Riau was sucessful. The people there have been converted to Hindu!

January 1, 1621 - The peasants in Sambalpur are revolting. We put them down in a week.

July 6, 1621 - We found a colony on Viti Levu! I order more settlers in.

July 20, 1621 - Our Royal Marriage with Vijaynagar has expired. We renew our sacred Hindu vows.

I send Hyderabad a State Gift. Our relations are maxed.

October 1, 1621 - Mysore is revolting.

October 18, 621 - We defeat the Mysorean rebeliion.

December 23, 1621 - Our colonization attempt to Viti Levu failed. I send some more colonists in.

January 28, 1622 - China has just gotten the White Lotus Cult event. It may be a little involved in internal matters for a while. Still, I send China a State Gift. Our relations improve tremendously.

The White Lotus event is worse than the Manchu Rebellion. Ick.

June 12, 1622 - Viti Levu expands. More colonists are sent to the islands.

October 4, 1622 - Our Military Alliance has expired. I invite China and Hyderabad back into an alliance. Both agree, which renews our alliance.

Our alliance is interesing - a Muslim, a Konfusian and a Hiddu. All we need is a Buddhist and we are all set.

November 18, 1622 - I offer Hyderabad annexation - to beconme a part of the noble Mataram empire.

They agree.

Hyderabad:

Behind a level three fortress in the mountains of central India, the province of Hyderabad features 106934 people working the cotton trade. The people here are hardy decendants of Dravidian culture and they are a religious people with Hundu beliefs. Hyderabad has nationalism right now from the annexation. She adds 22 ducats to Bali and 13 to Kutch.

Hyderbadi military:

26821 infantry, 2000 calvary, 50 cannon.


For a new map of the Indian area, cut and paste this link:
http://www.geocities.com/theunknowne/mataram7.jpg

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

oh, a few OOC comments, if I may. Not direced at Airhog, just in general.

I am about where my "badboy" points get me into a world war. If your reputation, on very hard, goes above 35 badboy points, then every country on the continent and that borders you will declare war, except your allies.

I am skirting that line right now. If my repuation drops to "dishonorable scum" the I am in a world war until I lose some points.

You lose points through time (-1 point every 6 years), by losing provinces in war, or by releasing provinces as vassal states, like releasing Brunei back, or Malacca back or Malwa back, which I might do if I need to, actually.

You get bb points for a lot of things. My political annexations just now also get me a few points. You get less BB points if you pol-annex versus mil-annex. You also get less BB points if you get territory in a defensive war as opposed to an offensive one. That's how I was able to get tall of that territory from the Mughals - they always attacked me. If it had been the other way, I would have gotten less, or I would be in a world war right now.

So, it will be a little slower for a few years while I try to let my reputation cool off. The only exception I mmight make is for Ganges. If i get in a war with Bengal then I am heading for Ganges. If Orissa breaks their vassalization with the Mughals I'll try to get them back as well.

My soliders are really low tech, so I jacked up their morale early in the game. Plus, I have a Hindu morale bonus. Add to that the fact that I build a lot of calvary. Plus, I sacrificed my ability to siege for better combat abilities with the offensive doctrine domestic policy slider.

In other words, I have made a lot of sacrifices, but for now, i'm able to hold my own versus the beter equiped Mughals and Chinese. Should the Europeans ever invade, I probably won't hold. And as the tech gap widens, it might get more one-sided.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Glory of Mataram

December 6, 1622 - Viti Levu expands.

January 1, 1622 - I send out more colonists to Viti Levu.

February 1, 1623 - The peasants in Hyderabad are revolting!

Febryary 10, 1623 - We defet the Hyderabadi rebels.

February 26, 1623 - I decide to try more colonists to Kerala on India's west shore.

May 2, 1623 - In my explorations I have come across an island named Tahiti. However, I need a conquistador to explore the island further.

June 19, 1623 - Viti Levu expands. I issre more settlers to the islands.

July 9, 1623 - Our expansion attempt in Kerala has failed again. No colonist uprisging, but I am getting the message.

October 1, 1623 - The government of China has fallen. The nations of Myanmar and Taungu have been freed.

I invite them both to our military alliance bu tthey refuse.

A quick cehck of China shows rebels everywhere from the White Lotus Cult.

November 4, 1623 - We unexpectendly gained a manufactuary in Hyderabad. Maybe they were working on one when we annexed them, but I saw no scaffolding there.

It is a Goods Manufactory, which will help improve our infrastructure.

December 12, 1623 - Viti Levu expands. More people are sent off the the sugar islands.

February 1, 1624 - I order walls built in Samar.

March 5, 1624 - We enter into Royal Marriages with both Myanmar and Taungu.

May 30, 1624 - Viti Levu expands. A last group of colonists are on their way.

August 1, 1624 - Hyderabad is rebelling again.

August 17, 1624 - The leaders of the rebelion in Hyderabad are excecuted.

November 10, 1624 - We enter into a Trade Agreement with The Hedjaz in Iraq, plus Myanmar and Taungu.

November 18, 1624 - Viti Levu expands and is now a full provinmce.

Viti Levu:

The islands of Fiji are rich in sugar cane. The 711 colonists here work this port city hard, send us 16 ducats and 25 to Samar.

I order a Tax Collector promoted here.

I send another batch of colonists to Kerala.

December 23, 1624 - While sailing past the area, our explorer, Sana, was able to land and discover Tahiti! Excellent.

Tahiti makes spices and has 1000 natives who are very peaceful. This should be a great colony.

January 1, 1625 - Colonists leave for Tahiti.

March 29, 1625- Colonization in Kerala has failed again. I yield for now. Supposedly, we have a 50/50 chance of colonizing it each time, but I haven't seen that.

June 1, 1625 - Our infrastructure improves to Early Baroque (Tech Level 4). We can build Chief Judges in provinces now.

I may want to start building a few Chief Judges. Here are my provinces that have at least 10 ducats:

Mysore with 14.4 ducats
Jakarta with 13.2 ducats
Palakimedi wit 12 ducats
Colombo with 12 ducats
Bombay with 12 ducats
Maharashtra with 11.7 ducats
Yarra with 10.8 ducats
Goa with 10.8 ducats
Bali with 10.4 ducats

I order a Chief Judge in Mysore and Jakarta.

It will take two years to place these judges.

August 26, 1625 - Seeing the light of the Hindu way, Sambalpur sproradically has coverted to Hindu!

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Census

September 1, 1625 - I order a Census of the Matarami world. The results have arrived.

The provinces, by population, with a minimum 50000 people:

Malacca with 155356
Mysore with 135484
Hyderabad with 109394
Berhampur with 81009
Maharashtra with 68021
Johor with 64438
Sampalpur with 59987
Bastar with 58309
Khandesh with 56387
Malwa with 50489


Of our colonies or former colonies, the top five provinces by population:

Selatan with 30590
Pondicherry with 23039
Salabanka with 22631
Palembang with 21907
Bandjarmasin with 20720

In terms of productions income, who is the tops, minimum 12 ducats:

Wewak with 41 ducats
Mysore with 15.02 ducats
Bastar with 13.75 ducats
Malacca with 13.15 ducats
Jakarta with 12.9 ducats
Makssar with 12.05 ducats
Brunei with 12.05 ducats
Maharashtra with 12.05 ducats


Provinces that add at least 1 manpoower to our country (that can support at least 1000 troops during peacetime):

Bali with 2
Bandjarmasin with 1.5
Salabanka with 1.5
Sabah with 1.5
Surabaja with 1.5
Bandung with 1.5
Palembang with 1
Pondicherry with 1
Selatan with 1
Maharashtra with 1


Has level 3 or level 2 fortresses:

Mysore, level 3
Hyderabad, level 3
Malwa, level 3
Gondwana, level 2
Kwai, level 2
Maharashtra, level 2

The top Centers of Trade, by volume traded:

Manhattan with 698.53 ducats
Ganges with 562.7 ducats
Malacca with 559.74 ducats
Isfahan with 501.24 ducats
Kutch with 497.06 ducats

Samar is number 10 with 375.72 ducats

In trade, we are still the world's leading producer of spices, which will probably never change. We are still the world's largest producer of coffee and cotton.

Production income from:

Spice: 389.7 ducats
Coffee: 55.2 ducats
Sugar: 53.8 ducats
Chinaware: 50.9 ducats
Gold: 41 ducats
Cotton: 39 ducats

Everything else is below 15 ducats.

Trade incomes from:

Spice: 294.8 ducats
Chinaware: 172.7 ducats
Coffee: 49.8 ducats
Sugar: 36.7 ducats
Tea: 28.3 ducats
Cotton: 24.5 ducats
Fish: 25.3 ducats
Grain: 19.5 ducats
Iron: 15.5 ducats

Number of full cities that produce:

Spice: 24
Fish: 8
Cotton: 6
Naval Supplies: 5
Grain: 5
Coffee: 4
Wool: 4
Sugar: 4
Chinaware: 3
Tea: 2
Copper: 1
Iron: 1
Ivory: 1
Gold: 1

As can be seen, not all exports are alike. Three Chinaware provinces rival 24 Spice provinces in trade revenues. And Spices are a decently traded item.

Naval Supplies have got to be a joke export. They produce so little in production and trade revenue that the people there might as well not work the trade at all. Then maybe there would actually be a demand for Naval Supplies, which largely means timber and tar.

The value of various exports goes up and down as demand and the market go up. For example, those provinces that export slaves have their value increased as more provinces with cotton and sugar are colonized.


The products that currently have good trade values:

Very High:

None known

High:

Tea
Chinaware
Spice
Iron
Copper
Salt
Coffee

I have not found any provinces in the world that exports furs, slaves, or wine. Therefore, I cannot judge the values of those products.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Mataram's Second Golden Age

January 7, 1626 - I order Chief Judges promoted in Palakimedi, Colombo and Bombay.

January 13, 1626 - Our colonizatio nattempt to Tahiti, despite 2/3 odds in our favor, fails. I order more colonists to the isles.

April 1, 1626 - Hyderabad is revolting.

April 11, 1626 - The Hyderabadi rebels are crushed.

September 12, 1626 - Reformation of the Army has led to land investments in the military.

October 1, 1626 - Malwan peasants are revolting.

October 16, 1626 - The rebels in Malwa are soundly defeated.

November 11, 1626 - We found a colony in Tahiti! We can now use it as a base of operations for our explorer.

More colonists are en route to Tahiti.

January 1, 1627 - The government of China has fallen again. Korea has declared their independance from China. We establish a Trade Agreement.

January 4, 1627 - I order a Chief Judge built in Nandewar, Yarra, Maharashtra, Goa and Bali.

February 1, 1627 - Our military land technology has increased. We should now fight slightly better.

April 16, 1627 - I decide to take a gamble and send more colonists to Kerala.

June 14, 1627 - Tahiti expands. I ship out more settlers.

August 8, 1627 - Wonders never cease, Kerala expands!. I order more colonists to follow.

November 30, 1627 - Kerala expands. More colonists are sent.

January 20, 1628 - Tahiti expands. Additional colonists set sail for, what I am told, is a very pristine location.

March 22, 1628 - A familiar sight - Kerala fails to expands. This time, the natives do not attack.

August 22, 1628 - Tahiti expands. I issue more colonists to the area.

January 1, 1629 - I send a Missionary to Kwai.

March 26, 1629 - Tahiti expands. I send more colonists to the area.

April 23, 1629 - Sana arrives at the Hawaiian sea and lands at Kauai. Kauai is the back half of the island chain. Oahu, the front half, is still a mystery to us.

Kauai has 5000 extremely hostile natives. I'll need to sent out a force to kill them.

May 8, 1629 - Shortly after discovering the Hawaiian Isles, Sana dies. He did not discover much land, but he did explore much of the Pacific Ocean.

November, 1629 - Tahiti expands again, and the natives there join us.

Tahiti:

An island in the southern Pacific, 1610 people work the spice trade in Tahiti. The quiet port sends us 14 ducats annualy while generating 25 in trade at Anglia.

Anglia makes no sense to me. Why does Tahiti ship her goods to England? Anyways, I order a Tax Collector sent to Tahiti.

January 1, 1630 - Sambalpur is rebelling.

January 12, 1630 - We defeat the rebels in Sambalpur.

February 26, 1630 - I dispatch more colonists to Kerala.

May 16, 1630 - My fleet loaded with soldiers arrives in Hawaii. I order the men to disembark to Kauai.

June 12, 1630 - Our regiment unloads in JKauai and they are set upon by the natives.

I now have a decision. Turn the fleet back and go home, right now, and maybe lose a ship or two. Or set up a Trading Post in Kauai quickly, thus creating a friendly area for my fleet to rest. Might take a year or so, but less chance of losing my ships.

Although, if my Trading Post failed, I might lose a lot more ships waiting in the middle of the Pacific Ocean for traders and colonists to arrive.

I order my fleet to retrun. Better to lose a few ships than to gamble with the entire fleet.

June 20, 1630 - Kerala's colonization attempt fails. Figures. 60% chance of sucess, and people still can't colonize a stupid little fish province.

June 23, 1640 - My men defeat all of the natives on Kauai. I order a colonist to the area.

September 2, 1630 - Our fleet arrives back in Tahiti. We lost 4 warships in the hourney, but the 8 transports are safe. I order them back to Australia.

September 13, 1630 - Over my Minister of Colonization's protests, I send more to Kerala.

November 1, 1630 - China's government has collapsed and the people of Pegu have declared their independance. I send them a State Gift to commemorate their freedom. Our relations are maxed.

December 2, 1630 - I invite Pegu into our alliance. They accept.

January 1, 1631 - I order a refinery built in Jakarta. It costs me almost 1100 ducats and will take 2 years to build. But, when complete, it will help trade investements and yield greater production incomes from Jakarta.

January 3, 1631 - Pegu and Mataram seal their relations with a Royal Marriage.

January 5, 1631 - Our colonization attempt has again failed in Kerala.

May 2, 1631 - Our colonization attempt to Kauai has failed. More settlers set sail.

December 1, 1631 - Hyderabad revolts.

December 20, 1631 - We defeat the rebels.

January 1, 1632 - I send a State Gift to the Mameluks. Our realtions improve considerably.

Februry 1, 1632 - Another State Gift is sent to Mameluks. Our relations improve enormously.

March 1, 1632 - I offer Mameluks a Royal Marriage. They accept.

April 7, 1632 - I send Mameluks a Perosnal Gift. Our relations are maxed.

All of thse gifts to Mameluks were for one reason I want their maps. If we are on really friendly terms, they might be convinced to trade maps with me.

May 12, 1632 - I ask to trade maps with Mameluks. They agree.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Mameluks' Maps

They now have our maps, so if anybody sacks their capital, they too, will gain our knowledge. That is why I decided to select the Mameluks. They are powerful enough that Egypt won't get sacked, at least not for a while.

Wow did they have maps, too.

All of Europe has been revealed. France, Burgundy, Spain, England - all of Europe.

All of Northern Africa as well. Tunis, Mameluks, and Songhai.

Upper East Africa as well, including Nubia, the capital of Ethopia, and Oman.

The Middle East shows me that the Ottomans have really expanded. The Hedjaz is also really large.

I now see all of Persia, Uzbek, up through Nogai, Astrakhan and Siberia.


The following maps show Europe and the Middle East in May 1632.

Europe:
http://www.geocities.com/theunknowne/matarameurope1632.jpg


Middle-East:
http://www.geocities.com/theunknowne/matarammiddleeast1632.jpg

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Pax Mataram

May 13, 1633 - The Mughals have initiated a great project - the Taj Mahal.

July 12, 1632 - Silly, I know. But I send out more colonists to Kerala.

September 1, 1632 - Malwa's peasants are revolting.

I check Tahiti and her goods are now set to Andalusia in Spain.

September 12, 1632 - We defeat the Malwan peasants.

October 5, 1632 - Our alliance with Pegu and China has expired. They both agree to renew our alliance.

November 5, 1632 - Kerala expands. I send in more colonists.

January 1, 1633 - Our refinery in Jakarta is complete.

February 215, 1633 - Kerala expands again. I send in more colonists.

April 9, 1633 - We sucessfully found a colony on Kauai! I order more colonists there immediately.

May 9, 1633 - Our Royal Marriage with CHina has expired. We renew friendship with additional vows of matrimony.

June 5, 1633 - An anonymous Gift to the State has bequesthed us with 200 ducats.

We enter into a Trade Agreement with the Ottoman Empire and Nogai. Sibir turned us down.

June 22, 1633 - Kerala expands and the natives join our colony.

Kerala:

12644 people fish out of Kerala. Located east of Mysore, Kerala sends us 20 ducats a year while created 4 in trade at Kutch.

I order a Tax Collector to Kerala.

November 19, 1633 - Kauai expands. I order more colonists to Kauai.

January 1, 1634 - Sambalpur is up in arms in rebellion.

January 7, 1634 - We defeat the rebels in Sambalpur.

I send a State Gift to Ayutthaya. Our relations remarkably improve.

February 7, 1634 - I invite Ayutthaya to our alliance. They accept.

March 7, 1634 - I send another State Gift to Ayutthaya. Our relations are maxed.

June 28, 1634 - Kauai expands. I send another groups of colonists to the isles.

August 20, 1624 - Ayutthaya and Mataram cement their new relationship with a Royal Marriage.

September 8, 1634 - Annam agreed to be vassals of Vientiane.

January 1, 1635 - I send colonists to Manunda.

February 5, 1635 - Kauai expands. More colonists are dispatched to the isles.

March 18, 1635 - Our colonists sent to Manunda have failed. Despite odds in excess of 4 out of 5.

I fire my Minister of Coloniztion and hire another one. I wish that Portugese man was still our Minister. Too bad he left to go back home and help in rebellions against Spain.

April 1, 1635 - Gondwana and a quick revolution. Their clumsiness was matched only by their ineptnss. They were defeated in three days.

July 9, 1635 - I offer Pegu vassalization. They accept. Excellent. Irrawady was ours before China took it form us. I would love to have it back in the fold someday.

August 1, 1635 - Another rebellion in India, this time in Sambalpur. We put them down in four days.

August 5, 1635 - I offer Ayutthaya vassalization as well. The Elephant also accepts.

September 4, 1635 - Austria just took the Balkans from the Ottoman Empire.

September 17, 1635 - Kauai expands. More colonists depart from Bali seeking a better life abroad.

November 6, 1635 - Manchu has insulted us and we gain a Casus Belli against them for a year.

January 2, 1636 - I order walls built in Luzon and Mindoro.

January 11, 1636 - Assam cancelled her vassalization with Dai Viet.

April 25, 1636 - Kauai expands. I order more colonists out of Bali harbor and to the farflund islands.

June 6, 1636 - Our Inquisition at Kwai was sucessful and they have turned to Hinduism!

July 1, 1636 - The governmment of China has fallen.

I send a missionary to Johor.


-Anxiety

End of Chapter Ten

[Abe Sargent]

The Regency of Saterjlan

Atahari I: January 1, 1419 - April 17, 1438
Kasuri: April 17, 1438 - January 10, 1470
Atahari II: January 10, 1470 - May 3, 1477
Sanjay: May 3, 1477 - January 11, 1508
Natarajan: January 11, 1508 - July 3, 1541
Atahari V: July 3, 1541 - September 28, 1541
Prabajavarnesti: October 1, 1541 - November 5, 1588
Saterjlan: November 5, 1588 - October 23, 1601
Janlanava: October 23, 1601 - July 10, 1636
Saterjlan: July 10, 1636 - ???


Janlanava died yesterday, and I have retaken the office of Regent. I am quite an old man, but I am still healthy, and my children are all grown. My grandchildren are learning about the glory of Mataram, and my own role in it. I would like to add more to that glory before I die.

I begin to search the realm for my replacement. Anybody, from any of our areas will do, doens't have to be Indonesian All of the regents so far have been, but Mataram is no longer a power of just the ocean.

While I scoure Mataram for a suitable Regent, I must also keep the paths that Mataram has. I have fallen in love with peace. I would like for Mataram to stay that way forver. It suits us.

That is my only goal.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Mataram's Second Golden Age, Continued

December 8, 1636 - Kauai expands and is now a full province.

Kauai:

714 people work the sugar trade here in Kauai. This port province is the western half of the Hawaiian isles. The poeple here send 17 ducats to our treasury and 25 in trade to Kansai, in Nippon.

I order a Tax Collector placed in the province.

January 26, 1637 - I sent out colonists to Manunda.

April 12, 1637 - Manunda expands and I ship off more settlers.

June 28, 1637 - Manunda expands and more colonists set sail.

June 30, 1637 - I send China a State Gift and our relations improve to the maximum possible.

August 18, 1637 - Good Government Policies have resulted in investments in trade and infrastructure.

September 14, 1637 - Manunda expands and more colonists are shipped.

November 3, 1637 - We enter into Trade Agreements with Astrakhan, Russia, Sibir and Nubia.

Sweden declined an agreement with us.

December 2, 1637 - Manunda expands. More colonists are dispatched.

January 1, 1638 - I put a Chief Justice in Wollongong, Surabaja, and Bandung.

February 18, 1638 - Manunda expands and gets over 700 colonists.

Manunda:

The westernmost of our Australian provinces, Manunda is a quiet land of 782 shepherds. The people in this mountain village send us 12 ducats and 1 to Malacca.

I order a Tax Collector in Manunda.

September 17, 1638 - Establishment of Cantonments in Manado has increased the manpower there.

October 12, 1638 - We sign a Trade Agreement with Ethopia, Venice and Austria.

January 27, 1639 - I send colonists to Whangerai, on New Zealand.

June 3, 1639 - Crimea and Georgia enter into Trade Agreements with us.

June 11, 1639 - Our coloniztion attempt to Whangarei was a failure. Nevertheless, I send in more colonists.

July 4, 1639 - We enter into a Trade Agreement with the Changtai Khanate.

September 3, 1639 - We enter into a Royal Marriage with Astrakhan.

October 24, 1639 - Whangerai expands. I ship out some more on the morrow.

November 21, 1639 - I order Chief Justices built in Sunda, Luzon, and Samar.

January 1, 1640 - I order more Justices in Mekong Delta, Mindoro, and Kerala.

January 27, 1640 - China had The Financial Crisis event. They chose to raise taxes. Their evolt risk will be phonominal for a while.

February 10, 1640 - I decide to finish up Vanin. They have 460 colonists, up from the original 100. I send colonists to it.

March 10, 1640 - Whangarei expands and more colonists are dispatched.

July 12, 1640 - Vanin expands. I send more colonists up.

July 23, 1640 - Whangarei expands.

August 28, 1640 - Korea and Mataram enter into holy matrimony.

December 14, 1640 - Vanin expands. I send up another wave of settlers.

February 15, 1641 - I order Chief Justices in Madurai and Pondicherry.

Bohemia entered into a Trade Agreement with us while Aragon, France and Spain declines our offer.

April 1, 1641 - The government of China has fallen.

June 2, 1641 - Vanin expands, making it a full province, with all of the rights and privileges thereof, despite its location.

Vanin:

Directly above the northern reaches of China, Vanin is a small inland village of fishermen. They send 10 ducats to us and 2 to Kansai.

I order a Tax Collector sent to Vanin.

Colonists are sent to Whangarei.

October 18, 1641 - Whangarei expands and more colonists are sent.

January 1, 1642 - A Chief Justice is sent to Berhampur, Khandesh, and Hyderabad.

January 4, 1642 - New Land has been Claimed in Surabaja. The population there increases by 2500, and the manpower and tax value also increase.

February 12, 1642 - We enter into Trade Agreements with Scotland and Hessen.

Courland, Saxony and Sweden turn us down.

March 3, 1642 - Whangarei expands. I order more colonists to follow.

May 1, 1642 - The government of China has fallen again.

July 17, 1642 - Whangarei has expanded beyond 700.

Whangarei:

The northernmost of the New Zealand provinces, the people of Whangarei harvest grain and send us 14 ducats annually while shipping a ducat to Samar in trade.

I order a Tax Collector in Whangarei.


July 30, 1642 - I have found my sucessor as Regent. As such, I abdicate in favor of him.

-Anxiety

End of Chapter Eleven

[Abe Sargent]

The Regency of Xang Jai

Atahari I: January 1, 1419 - April 17, 1438
Kasuri: April 17, 1438 - January 10, 1470
Atahari II: January 10, 1470 - May 3, 1477
Sanjay: May 3, 1477 - January 11, 1508
Natarajan: January 11, 1508 - July 3, 1541
Atahari V: July 3, 1541 - September 28, 1541
Prabajavarnesti: October 1, 1541 - November 5, 1588
Saterjlan: November 5, 1588 - October 23, 1601
Janlanava: October 23, 1601 - July 10, 1636
Saterjlan: July 10, 1636 - July 21, 1642
Xang Jai: July 21, 1642 - ???


My name is Xang Jai, and I am the newest Regent of Mataram. I come from the province of Kwai, which has been Matarami for many yers now.

My familiy fled from Chinese oppression over a century ago, into Kwai, while it was still part of Ayutthaya. Then the province fell into Mataram's hands. My family never participated in the riots for the years that followed. We were never that loyal to Ayutthaya - after all, we had just arrived from China. Ayutthaya or Mataram - what was the difference?

Our lethargy changed. My grandfather was amon gthe first converts when Mataram sent the missionaries to Kwai. They sent missionaries to Kwai, but not Cambodia, Khmer, Malacca, Ajeh, Brueni, Makassar, and so forth. We had to wonder why were we so important? Kwai had been overlooked by many countries as a poor, mundane region. Why were we so important to Mataram, the largest country in Asia?

And that is when my family became loyalists. My father worked at the Tax Collector's office, counting up figures for the Tax Collector of the province. He died over ten years ago, when I was eleven.

I took my father's job at he office. I have a head for numbers and I was quickly elevated. I have no siblings, no wife, no children. I have cared after my mother these past years. She is one of those people who comes down with a lot of ailments. She is a very sick woman.

Which is why I took this job, I suppose. Saterjlan stopped by the office, the Regent of Mataram! He came to check on some figures, but the Tax Collector was out. I was able to answer all of his questions, point him to information, and he was quite pleased with my complete memory of the Kwai province.

He offered to move both myself and my mother to Bali.

I have never left Kwai in my life. But, the Bali weather and air should do my mother good. And, she will have a medical staff treating for her full time. And while they look after my mother, I will look after Mataram.

Before he abdicated the Regency to me, Saterjlan shared that his vision was to remain at peace. He knows it will all be over soon, we must savor it, use our time wisely, and try to extend it.

I will care after Mataram like she is my mother. With my mother, I learned that you must be careful. A false diagnosis of a nillness could lead to a treatment that isworse than the condition itself. Mataram should have no fears while I safeguard her.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Mataram's Second Golden Age under Xang Jai

October 14, 1642 - Our alliance has expired. I offer anotehr alliance with the three members - Pegu, Ayutthaya, and China. They all agree.

December 9, 1642 - Annam has insulted us and we have a Casus Belli against them for a year.

January 10, 1643 - I order a Chief Justice in Murumbidgee, Manunda, and Macquarie.

I order walls built in Vanin.

February 1, 1643 - We have a new Monarch to rule our glorius nation - Amangkurat I has seceeded his deceased father to the throne. Amangkurat I is good at diplomacy and average at administration and war.

April 11, 1643 - Our Inquisition in Johor has been sucessful and the populace has converted to the one true faith.

July 1, 1643 - The government of China has fallen again.


November 21, 1643 - We have Claimed New Land in Sarawak. The population, manpower and tax value all increase.

January 1, 1644 - I order Chief Justices set up in Sulawesi, Salabanka and Makassar.

I send some colonists to Wairoa, in New Zealand.

January 26, 1644 - China has Li Zechang's Rebellion, and they choose to destroy him. Their revolts increase even more.

April 23, 1644 - I invite Korea into our alliance and they agree.

April 26, 1644 - China has the Fall of the Ming Dynasty. The Manchu have taken over northern China, and China has moved their capital to the south and intend to keep fighting.

May 1, 1644 - The government of China has fallen.

May 19, 1644 - Manchu moves their capital to China's old capital in Beijing.

May 21, 1644 - Wairoa expands and more settlers are sent.

June 2, 1644 - China had The Chinese Collapse.

July 5, 1644 - Our Royal Marriage with Vientiane has expired. They reject my proposal for renewal.

October 12, 1644 - Wairoa expands again. More colonists are dispatched to the New Zealand colony.

December 3, 1644 - Manchu has the event The Manchu Advance. They choose to Attack Them Now While They are Weak. As such, Manchu has declared war on China. Korea dishonors aour alliance while Ayutthaya and Pegu accept.

For now, I accept, although I do not want war with Manchu. China has become a heavy stone around my neck. They must be cut loose soon.

March 2, 1645 - Wairoa expands again and even more people flock to the docks to set sail for the province.

July 22, 1645 - Wairoa expands again and I ship more colonists out to sea.

August 1, 1645 - China's government has fallen again.

December 14, 1645 - Wairoa expands and one last group of colonists set sail.

December 17, 1645 - Nippon, allies of Manchu, have landed 20000 men in Kwai and are attacking our forces there.

December 23, 1645 - The people of Macquarie have spontaneously built a fortress by themselves.

Decmeber 26, 1645 - Nippon eradicates our army in Kwai and lays siege to the city.

January 2, 1645 - I have no quarrel with either Nippon or Manchu. There is no need for this senseless war. I send a peace envoy to Nippon as the leader of my alliance - peace for 200 ducats.

They reject my offer.

I make the same offer to Manchu, peace for 200 ducats. They accept.

As Manchu was the leader of their alliances, I was able to bnegiotiate peace with them, but only on our behalf, not on the alliance's behalf. Still, we are now at peace again.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Building Up an Empire

May 1, 1646 - The government of China has fallen.

May 6, 1646 - Wairoa expands and is now a full city.

Wairoa:

765 people work the pastoral scenery at the port of Wairoa, the easternmost province of New Zealand. Sheep is the major business here, as the colonists send 765 ducats to our coffers and 1 to Samar.

I order a Tax Collector to Wairoa.

I order more coloniss to Taranaki, on New Zealand.

July 21, 1646 - Our oyal Marriage with Vijaynagar has expired. We renew our vows.

September 24, 1646 - Taranaki expands and more colonists are en route.

November 1, 1646 - The government of China has fallen again.

December 5, 1646 - An Exceptional Year economically has added 100 ducats to the treasury and reduced our inflation by 10%. My Economic Advisor is crediting me and my head for numbers for that growth.

January 1, 1647 - I reorganize my cabinet to include the following advisors:

Minister of War
Minister of Colonization
Minister of Trade
Minister of Diplomacy
Minister of Religion

January 2, 1647 - At the first meeting of the new cabinet, I decide to send a Missionary to Malwa. It is our most valuable non-Hindu province that can be easily converted. Hyderabad is actually more valuable, but has only a dim chance of sucess.

February 10, 1647 - Our colony in Taranaki expands. I send more settlers.

April 4, 1647 - I give Ayutthaya a Persoan Gift which maximizes our reations.

May 6, 1647 - I offer annexation to the Elephant. They accept and become a part of our glorius empire!

Phuket:

The section of the Malaysian Peninsula that connectes with the mainland, Phuket is a quite and unassuming land of fishermen. 24798 people work the sea here, sending up 19 ducats and 5 to Malacca in trade. The people here are of Thai descent and follow in the paths of Budda. They are currently experiencing nationalism, with the revolts that come with it, due to our annexation of their lands.

Bangkok:

The former capital of Ayutthaya is a very wealthy province, and one I was happy to obtain. Bangkok is adjacent to Cambodia and Kwai, thus connecting our SE Asian holdings. The port of Bangkok has 33105 people working the Chinaware trade. This port has a level two fortress. Like Phuket, the people here are Thai and Buddhist. And experincing nationalism. They give us 46 ducats annually and send 26 to Malacca in trade. Excellent.

Ayuthhaya's Military:

5000 infantry in Phuket with more being built.

20000 infantry and 5000 calvary in Bangkok.

3 Transports in Bangkok.
2 warships and a transports off the coast of Hanoi in the Gulf of Tonkin.

May 10, 1647 - I give a State Gift to Pegu that raises our relations.

July 24, 1647 - Taranaki expands. More colonists are en route.

August 1, 1647 - I give a Letter to Pegu.

We have a revolt in Hyderabad.

August 27, 1647 - We lost a lot of men, but ultimately crushed the rebels in Hyderabad.

September 1, 1647 - I offer Pegu annexation. They accept.

Irrawady:

Originally Pegu, then annexed by Ayuthaya, then won my Mataram in war, then won by China in war, then freed as Pegu in rebellion, now politically annexed by Mataram again. We have reclaimed Irrawady.

A port province west of Kwai, Irrawady has 23478 people working the spice trade. She sends us 20 ducats and generates an amazing 42 ducats in trade in Ganges. Currently experiencing nationalism, Irrawady's people are also Buddhist, but of Burmanese descent. She has a level 2 fortress as well.

Pegu military:

7000 infantry in Irrawady.

1 transport in the Straits of Malacca, with maybe some military personel on it.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Setting New Sights

With the annexation of two Buddhist nations, the remaining nation sof the Buddhist world are very disturbed. I'll need to assuage their feelings with ducats when I get them next year.

I don't think it's that big of deal. The remaing FIVE Buddhist nations are Dai Viet, Vientiane, Annam, Assam, and Myanmar. And, quite frankly, I could take them all simultaneously if they were to go to war with me. Still, I'd prefer peace, not war.

I will also need standing armies in Bangkok, Phuket and Irrawady to put down revolts. I start recruiting and equipping soldiers.

My next political target is Taungu. A poor one-province Konfucian nation, they should be easily swayed by money.

October 1, 1647 - China, our only remaining ally, has their government fall again. Sad.

December 15, 1647 - Taranaki expands and more colonists are sent.

January 1, 1648 - I order a Chief Justice in Bangkok.

My annexations had better maps than I in some areas. I have had the area north of Vanin revealed to me to some extent. It looks to be barren, deserted, and ready for an explorer or conquistador to enter and begin checking the area out.

Using those maps, I have found the east African country of Zanj, and I enter into a Trade Agreement with tem. Zanj merchants had been tacking some of our room in Mascate's Center of Tarde, so I am happy to have this agreement with them.

I send a State Gift to Taungu. Our relation simprove significantly.

February 16, 1648 - I invite Taungu to our alliance. She agrees.

March 18, 1648 - Taungu is sent a Personal Gift from us. Our relations are maxed.

May 20, 1648 - Taranaki expands. I order more colonists in.

June 7, 1648 - The Ottomans declare war on the Mameluks. A war of heavy hitters as Songhai, The Mughal Empire and Algiers join the Ottomans and The Hedjaz joins war with the Mameluks.

August 1, 1648 - The Mughals troops are being pulled out of India for the new war in the east!

October 9, 1648 - Taranaki expand and is now a full province.

Taranaki:

751 people raise sheep in this quiet area on the southern side of the northern island of New Zealand. The send us 12 ducats and Samar 1.

January 1, 1649 - I order colonists to Timaru.

January 28, 1649 - I offer vassalization to Taugu. They accept.

March 6, 1649 - Our Royal Marriage with Myanmar has expired.

I notice that Myanmar is not currently in an alliance....

I do a litte investigating into Myanmar.

March 21, 1649 - Myanmar is a poor one province nation, hardly worth our time. They are shepherds. The one advantage, however, is that the province borders China, allowing us military access if we can find a connecting route to Myanmar.

Intersting.

Howver, its relation beig distant from us, and really poor, push me off enough to look elsewhere for new targets.


Of the provinces close to us, here are the ones I like for economic reasons

Tarakan, the capital of two-province Arakan is a copper mine. It would also connect Irrawady with Santal.

Lao Cai - The Vientiane only have one province I like. Lao Cai has Tea as its major export, and its distance from us is a pretty limiting factor.

Da Nang - Very doable. It is adjacent to Cambodia and currently owned by two-province Annam. The people here work Chinaware.

Ganges, Howrah, Bihar - These three provinces are all tasty - and all are wealthy. Ganges is the cream of the crop with its Chinaware and Center of Trade! Howrah has expensives spices and Bihar has tea. Bihar is adjacent to me in Sambalpur and Ganges and Howrah are adjacent to Santal. The provinces are all owned by Bengal, who also owns the not-that-bad province of Koch.

Gujarat, Kutch - Gujarat is a wealthy nation of two weakthy provines - their capital Gujarat trades in spices and Kutch is another Chinaware province wih a Center of Trade. Malwa and Bombay both border Gujarat.

Delhi - If I go to war with the Mughals, I will have one goal in mind this time - Delhi. This province is one of the richest Chinaware provices in the world.

Yanam, Madras - Of the four provinces of Vijaynagar, two are really porr and two are very wealthy. Madras has spices and Yanam Chinaware. Both and on the East coast of India.

If, and that's a really big if, I ever go to war with China - my goals are to take Tea or Chinaware provinces. Which are about half of China. The other half is larely sheep and grain, except for an iron province deep in their territory.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Matarami Second Golden Age Continues

May 1, 1649 - The Chinese government has again fallen. I don't know how much longer I am going to keep caring. It's pretty much a given that China's government will fall 1-3 times annually. It has ceased to be newsworthy.

May 15, 1649 - Timaru expands and more colonists are sent forth.

June 1, 1649 - Phuket revolts.

June 19, 1649 - The rebels are defeated.

July 25, 1649 - I send a fleet of transports to Pondicherry where they will pick up the Mysore army. Since Mysore's nationalism is gone, there is no longer a need for a standing army there. I'll ship the soldiers to SE Asia for now.

October 1, 1649 - Timaru expands and I send more colonists there.

Janaury 1, 1650 - I send a Missionary to Bangkok. It's a very valuable province and I would like to see it become even more so.

February 14, 1650 - Timaru expands. I send more colonists to teh New Zealand province.

July 1, 1650 - Bangkok is revolting!

July 3, 1650 - Timaru expands and additional settlers are leaving Bali harbor.

July 8, 1650 - We put down the Bangkok rebels.

July 15, 1650 - The Mameluks and Ottomans have come to peace for ducats.

October 21, 1650 - The Edict of Tolerance occurs, the last of the worldwide events.

Counter-Reformed Catholics lose their powers, the Treaty of Tordesillas is disabled and the effects of religion in the Christian sector are reduced, including allowing people there the ability to have Royal Marriage with any Christian. The effects on Mataram are unknown, but either none or very little.

November 19, 1650 - Timaru expands and a last wave of settlers embark.

January 1, 1651 - I order Chief Justices in Trivandrum, Cochin, Santal and Malacca.

April 5, 1651 - Timaru expands and is now a minor province.

Timaru:

The southern island of New Zealandis a land of sheep herders as 767 residents of this port send us 12 ducats and 1 to Malacca.

I order a Tax Collector for Timaru.


While checking our maps, I hear word that an area in Africa is open and free. I verify that they are correct, and they are. The province of Inhambane is currently neutral, and the natives have been wiped out. I send out colonists.

I understand that Zimbabwe had just destroyed a Trading Post of a country they are at war with, so hopefully, we will claim the land as our own.

August 1, 1651 - Mataram and Myanmar enter into a Royal Marriage.

October 1, 1651 - Our land technology has advnaced, and our troops should fight marginally better.

Bangkok and Irrawady both revolt.

October 13, 1651 - The rebellion in Irrawady has ended wit the death of every rebel.

October 16, 1651 - Revolts in Bangkok have been put down.

February 1, 1652 - Our colonization attempt to Inhambane has failed. I order more colonists to the coast of Africa.

I order a Chief Justice placed in Whangerai and Wairoa.

February 26, 1652 - We have a Rush of Colonists. Three more groups have decided to join our cause. I immediately dispatch one to Rabaul.

May 1, 1652 - Phuket is revolting.

May 22, 1652 - Rabaul expands and I dispatch more colonists to the island.

June 2, 1652 - We defeat the rabble in Phuket.

June 13, 1652 - Poland and Sweden have declined Trade Agreements with us.

July 1, 1652 - Irrawady is under revolt.

July 19, 1652 - The rebels are soundly defeated and driven into the ground.

August 20, 1652 - Rabaul expands. Colonists leave Bali for the quiet island.

November 1, 1652 - Bangkok rebels.

November 12, 1652 - Our standing army in Bangkok has defeated the rebels.

November 15, 1652 - Rabaul expands.

November 29, 1652 - We estalish a colony in Inhambane! I order more colonists to teh African province.

I also order more colonists to Rabaul.

February 22, 1653 - Rabaul expands.

April 26, 1653 - Internal Trade Ordinaces in bastar have cleared some roads in the mountainside, thus creating additional tax revenus from the province.

I order a Chief Justice to Bastar.

June 6, 1653 - Another province on the African coast has become available. Niassa is available, but they have extremely hostile natives there. I cannot sail to Africa with an army - it is too far away. But I can try and place a Trading Post there.

July 1, 1653 - Inhambane expands and I send another group of colonists to it.

August 20, 1653 - I send Dai Viet a State Gift. Our relations improve tremendously.

September 22, 1653 - I invite Dai Viet to our alliance. They accept.

October 23, 1653 - I send another State Gift to Dai Viet. Our relations improve close to the max.

October 23, 1653 - Dai Viet and Mataram solidify their new relationship with a Royal Marriage.

December 1, 1653 - Our Trading Post attempt in Niassa is sucessful!

December 15, 1653 - Dia Viet and Mataram seal their new friendship with a Royal Marriage.

December 26, 1653 - For some reason, Austria has decided to decalre war on us. I do not even bother my allies with this "war." If Austria decides to come, their armies and fleets will be tired, away from supplies, and beleagured. Easy kills.

February 2, 1653 - Inhambane expands. I dispatch more settlers immediately.

Inhambane is my priority right now. And if I can find a way to kill the natives in Niassa, that becomes my second priority.

It will take a whilke, but I could colonize Inhambane, build a few galleys, build an army, then set sail for Niassa.

That's the worst case scenario under which I take Niassa. Of course, Austria may burn it up for the natives could rise. But, if our post in Niassa survives, we can eventually land soldiers there.

September 1, 1654 - I offer Vijaynagar a spot in our alliance. They agree, sine their alliance with Arakan, Bengal, and Aden has expired.

September 9, 1654 - Our colonization attempt in Inhambane has failed. I send in more colonists.

October 6, 1654 - I send Vijaynagar a State Gift and our relations improve. Not as much as I would have liked, but they improve nevertheless.

January 1, 1655 - I order a Refinery built in Mindoro.

April 13, 1655 - Inhambane expands. I order more colonists to her.

October 26, 1655 - With some diplomats just sitting around, I offe Dai Viet vassalization. They refuse and our relations with them are hurt. Sweden and Courland turned us down for a Trade Agreement as well.

November 18, 1655 - Inhambane expands. More colonists are sent.

April 2, 1656 - Our Minister of Diplomacy has stepped down for a year when we hire an excellent man with great skills abroad for a year. The Excelletn Minister increases our Monarch's skill in administran, diplomacy and war. It is an excellet time to send out Missionaries, end wars, and gain vassals. Expect all three before the year is out to be attempted.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The End of Mataram's Second Gold Age. The Mughal-Mataram war of 1656-1658


April 3, 1656 - We have much to do over the next year. To begin, I order a Missionary to Irrawady.

May 12, 1656 - Austra refuses my peace entreaties.

June 3, 1656 - I send a Personal Gift to Dai Viet and oru relations are again maxed.

July 3, 1656 - Inhambane expands and more colonists are en route.

September 24, 1656 - Sweden and Courland turn down our Trade Agreement offer, but Poland agrees to one with us.

November 13, 1656 - The Mughal Empire declares war upon us. The Ottoman Empire joins their war. I call upon my allies for aid. China dares to dishonor our pact.

We have a Casus Belli against China for six months.

The Mughals appear fat and weak. I do not know why they have declared war upon us, but I intend to see it through.

I intend to see the Mughal state brought to knee.

I order my 50000 soldiers stationed in Malwa into Delhi where 22000 Mughal men await.

I order 15000 calvary from Gondwana into Bundelkhand to begin a siege.

I order 21000 men from Sambalpur to Raipur where 6000 Mughals are stationed.

I order 90 cannon from Khandesh into Gondwana to wait for a siege to begin.

I order the 19000 troops in Hyderabad into Malwa.

I am ready to strike like a serpent.

November 25, 1656 - Our calvary have arrived in Bundelkhand and initiate a siege.

November 27, 1656 - Mughals arrive in Bundelkhand and battle ensues.

November 28, 1656 - Our troops arrive in Delhi and Raipu where battle begins for both parties.

November 29, 1656 - We destroy the Mughals in both Raipur and Bundelkhand.

December 12. 1656 - We lose in Delhi but only 1000 Mughal troops remain. Our army is headed back to Malwa to regroup.

I order the calvary in Bundelkhand into Delhi.

I have a surprise for the Mughals. I move our domestic policy slider one notch to the defensive doctrine. Our Siege value for our troops goes back up, our shock value goes down, and we lose a bit of morale, plus a stability drop. But now, hopefully, we can capture cities much more quickly. And since I only around 1000 Mughal troops in the area, sieging will be more important.

I order cannon and infantry from Gondwana into Bundelkhand.

December 22, 1656 - Our calvary arrives in Delhi.

December 28, 1656 - Our calvary destroy the last Mughal forces in the city and The Siege of Delhi begins.

My goal, of course, is to capture Delhi and force it to us in peace negoiations.

January 1, 1657 - I arrive at a white peace with Austria.

Janaury 8, 1657 - I order 12000 infantry into Delhi from Malwa to help in the siege.

February 6, 1657 - Inhambane expands and i order more colonists there. I also order more colonists to Rabaul. And then I rid myself of any more colonization during the war.

February 20, 1657 - Vijaynagar has sent 40000 troops to besige Raipur with us. That is way too many, and I fear that attrition will kill more of us than the Mughals.

March 4, 1657 - Our Royal Marriage with the Mameluks has expired. We renew our vows.

April 5, 1657 - Vijaynagar leaves Raipur, for some inexplicable reason. I march in another couple of thousand so that we can continue our siege.

May 1, 1657 - Rabaul expands. They are now a full colony, but I don;t have time to look at them.

June 4, 1657 - 25000 mughals are marching towards Delhi. I order my remaining 27000 from Malwa into Delhi.

If the Mughals break us at Delhi, they'll have free reign to run amok in their Indian holdings. We must hold them here, at Delhi.

June 19, 1657 - Our army arrives in Delhi.

June 24, 1657 - 25000 Mughal troops - 98 cannon and 15531 infantry arrive at Delhi. not, for numbers purposes, a cannon takes 100 men to operation and guard, so 98 cannon is 9800 troops.

July 2, 1657 - We completely eliminate teh Mughal threat in Delhi.

September 1, 1657 - Our conversion effort to Malwa has failed and a revolt is occuring.

September 4, 1657 - We have captured Bundelkhand!

September 10, 1657 - Inhambane expands, but I have no time for affairs of colonizaton.

September 14, 1657 - We defeat the rebels in Malwa.

October 17, 1657 - The Mughals have launched an attack from the sea at us in Santal.

November 4, 1657 - Raipur has fallen to us!

November 6, 1657 - The Ottomans and Algiers have offered us a white peace and I accept.

November 7, 1657 - Austria declared war on the Mughals.

November 15, 1657 - We repel the Mughals from Santal, killing every last one.

December 1, 1657 - Our stability increased.

December 10, 1657 - Sieges of Awadh and Tirhut, the remaining Mughal provinces inside the line drawn by my troops, have begun.

December 17, 1657 - 19000 Mughals have appeared on teh boirder of Delhi. I order my Malwan army back to Delhi.

December 30, 1657 - 20422 Mughal infantry arrive in Delhi and assault my forces.

January 1, 1657 - 22000 more Mughals have appeard in Bikaner, next to Delhi. I order more troops built.

January 11, 1657 - Losing the battle in Dehi, and with 28000 more men, I order my troops into Malwa where we can regroup and expel the Mughals.

February 5, 1657 - As I feared, the Mughals have arrive to mess with our plans of conquest. 12000 Mughal troops have arrives in Bundelkhand, 6000 attack our forces in Atwadh.

Our forces have arrive back in Malwa and are regrouped. I order 34000 of my troops back into Delhi.

The other 15000 are ordered to Gondwana to chase down the Mughals.

February 20, 1658 - Our troops arrive back in Delhi and assualt the Mughal troops there.

February 26, 1658 - Losing, I order my sieging force in Awadh into Delhi. We destroyed the Mughal forces in Delhi.

March 1, 1658 - Several rebellions are sprouting up because my people are exhausted of war. This war needs to end sooner rather than later.

April 11, 1658 - Delhi is attacked by the Mughals.

April 20, 1658 - We lose a battle in Delhi versus the main Mughal army of 20000. I order armies of 22000 in Bundelkhand and 27000 in Malwa into Delhi to end this wave of troops.

May 1, 1658 - Our Trade Level has risen to Early Baroque (level 4). We get mroe money from trade, and we can now begin Trade Embargoes.

May 5, 1658 - Our armies arrive in Delhi.

May 12, 1658 - Our Royal Marriage with China has expired.

May 20, 1658 - We crush the Empire troops in Delhi and begin our siege again.

June 27, 1658 - Our army arrives in Awadh and attacks the 2500 Mughals there.

July 10, 1658 - We capture Tirhut!

July 13, 1658 - We defeat the Mughals in Awadh and begin a siege.

October 20, 1658 - Delhi falls to us! We can now demand Delhi in peace negotiations, which I now open. I demand Delhi from the Mughals.

They reject my offer of peace.

I order my troops to march further into Mughal territory. I won't stop unti I can take every last Mughal piece of land, or until they give in.

October 28, 1658 - The Mughals launch another assault by sea against Santal.

November 1, 1658 - Realizing their mistake, the Mughals offer me peace for Delhi, Raipur and Bundelkhand.

Delhi, I obviously want. Raipur is a poor little grain province, but it's of strategic value to me being so far into the territory I would take. Bundelkhand is of medium value to me with its Cloth exports.

I decide to take the Mughal offer.

I was unsure of my reputation. Taking provinces defensively, as I did, yields a smaller loss of repution, but a loss nevertheless. However, it appears that I am clear, and that Mataram escapes with a sullied, nut not completely sullied reputation.

November 2, 1658 - Rebels have captured Riau. I order soldiers there to reclaim our city.

Rabaul:

A small, poor island of fishers behind New Guinea and the province of Wewak, Rabaul was successfully colonized during the war, and I now get a chance to look it over. 714 colonists work the tiny port city here, sending 10 ducats to us a 3 to Samar.


I order a Tax Collector built here.

Inhambane

Another successful colony during the war, Inhambane is on what I can only believe is the southern half of Africa, on the east coast. 793 people work the slave trade here. The port of Inhambane is completely adjacent to unexplored territory, except to the sea. The people in this port send us 10 ducats and ship 7 to Veneto (Venice) in trade. The area is highly unsuitable for colonization, and we are losing 2% of our population annually.

I order a Tax Collector built here as well. And some calvary.


Raipur:

Just captured in the war, Raipur is a grain province in upper India. Next to our provinces of Sambalpur, Bastar, Gondwana and Bundelkhand, Raipur could play a very strategic role in future wars. Currently expericeing nationalism because we took her in war, the 41223 people here are Sunni and of Hindi descent. She sends us 14 ducats to our coffers and 2 to Ganges in trade.

I order a Tax Collector built here as well.

Bundelkhand:

A large and healthy province, the Sunni and Hindi people of Bundelkhand work cloth, creating 11 ducats in Kutch for trade, but sending us 23 ducats annually. Also experiencing nationalism, Bundelkhand has a level 3 fortress, makings assaults here difficult.

Delhi:

Ah, the crown jewel of our acquisitions. The 193747 people in this province make it our second largest, behind Malacca. The people here work Chinaware and send us 38 ducats annualy while creating 57 in trade at Kutch. Only Kutch itself sends more trade in. Also experiencing bouts of nationalism, the people here are Hindi and Sunni. Delhi has an Arts Academy and a level three fortress.

I order a Chief Justice placed here.


My work for today is done.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Cleaning Up Post-War Messes

I have too many provinces with a revolt risk - Irrawady, Phuket, Bangkok, Delhi, Raipur, and Bundelkhand. That is a lot of standing armies.

May 4, 1659 - Manchu had The End of the Ming Rebellions in the South. I do not know what that means, however, for either China or Manchu.

May 7, 1659 - Our Inquisition in Bangkok has been sucessful and the people there have converted to the Hindu way!

June 1, 1659 - Bangkok are revolting.

June 14, 1659 - We defeat the rebels in Bangkok.

August 21, 1659 - Our army in raiu has lost a battle with the rebels there, who are now moving to Ajeh to begin a siege there.

September 10, 1659 - A Plague! has occured in Mekong Delta. The population there is reduced.

October 4, 1659 - The rebels have captured Ajeh.

October 13, 1659 - Our army engages the rebels in Ajeh.

January 19, 1660 - I order walls built in Inhambane.

April 13, 1660 - 16000 troops disembark from Santal into Ajeh and attack the rebels.

April 22, 1660 - We lose to the rebels in Ajeh but eliminate most of them.

May 1, 1660 - Austria another hunk of lands from the Ottmans.

May 18, 1660 - We recapture Riau.

June 11, 1660 - The rebels in Ajeh are crushed and we begin a siege of the city.

July 1, 1660 - The peasants in Irrawady are rebelling.

July 27, 1660 - We lose to the peasants in Irrwady and the troops will have to regroup in Kwai.

October 26, 1660 - We defeat the rebels in Irrawady.

November 1, 1660 - The people of Raipur are revolting.

November 29, 1660 - The peassants in Raipur are pacified. For the moment.

December 29, 1660 - We have gained another Explorer! His name is Masrur. I now have three legitimate areas to explore.

North of Vanin and China, Africa's coast, or the Pacific and beyond. I decide to begin with a few areas near home, and decide what to do later.

January 1, 1661 - Delhi is revolting. We defeat them 6 days later.

I order a Refinery built in Colombo.

April 22, 1661 - Manchu had The Coastal Evacuation.

June 24, 1661 - We recapture the province of Ajeh from the rebel scum. I redistribute my armies to Santal and India.

January 1, 1662 - I send a Missionary to Phuket.

March 1, 1662 - I decide to explore Africa, at least for now.

April 1, 1662 - Our infrastructure has increased. We can now place Governors in our provinces.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Another Census

I have ordered a census and the results have come in.

Provinces, by population (miniumum 70000):

Malacca, 238787
Delhi, 199629
Mysore, 188258
Hyderabad, 152006
Berhampur, 104610
Bundelkhand, 99009
Johor, 89538
Maharashtra, 88070
Sambalpur, 76057
Bastar, 75297
Khandesh, 72815

It's interesting to note that our four most populous provinces were formerly capitals of countries.


Population of former colonies:

Bandung, 54096
Selatan, 39502
Pondicherry, 29752
Salabanka, 29224
Palembang, 28289


Provinces, by taxes (minimum 11 ducats):

Bangkok, 16.2
Mysore, 15.3
Jakarta, 14.4
Palakimedi, 13.2
Colombo, 13.2
Bombay, 13.2
Maharashtra, 12.6
Delhi, 12.6
Yarra, 12
Surabaja, 12
Goa, 12
Bali, 11.7

Provinces, by production income (minimum 13 ducats):

Wewak, 41
Mysore, 17.77
Jakarta, 17.27
Malacca, 16.86
Bastar, 16.25
Delhi, 15.54
Maharashtra, 15.54
Brunei, 14.22
Makassar, 14.22
Kauai, 13.2
Viti Levu, 13.2
Mindoro, 13.2
Colombo, 13.2

Every provinces listed has Gold, Iron, Copper, Chinaware, Sugar or Spice. In fact, the province with the highest production value not with one of these six products (and remember that we only have one each of gold, copper and iron).

Bundelkhand, 12.18 - The 26th province by production income.

A province high on both lists is a priority province that we should try and keep. Obviously, Jakarta, Mysore, Maharashatra and Delhi are our key financial province, according to this list. Add Malacca and Samar for their Center of Trade income, and you get an idea of what we need to protect.

Provinces by manpower (minimum 1.5 manpower)

Bali, 2
Surabaja, 2
Sabah, 1.5
Bandjarmasin, 1.5
Salabanka, 1.5
Bandung, 1.5


Top 10 Centers of Trade, worldwide, by Ducats Traded:

Malacca, 707.09
Ganges, 682.04
Manhattan, 642.76
Isfahan, 638.52
Kutch, 590.82
Guangzhou, 525.39
Anglia, 463.73
Samar, 440.09
Altar, 438.21
Thrace, 437.58

Resources by number of provinces:

Spice, 26
Fish, 12
Grain, 6
Wool, 6
Cotton, 6
Sugar, 5
Naval Supplies, 5
Chinaware, 5
Coffee, 4
Tea, 2
Ivory, 1
Cloth, 1
Gold, 1
Iron, 1
Copper, 1
Slaves, 1


Resources, by production revenue (Minimum 25 ducats):

Spices, 616.6
Chinaware, 136.4
Coffee, 81.7
Sugar, 80.1
Cotton, 46.8
Gold, 41
Fish, 33.7
Tea, 30.5


Resources by trade revenues (Minimum 25 ducats):

Spices, 357.7
Chinaware, 243.3
Coffee, 60.2
Sugar, 41.3
Tea, 38.8
Fish, 33
Cotton, 27.4
Cloth, 26.6
Grain, 25

Again, Mataram is the world's leader in cotton, coffee, and spices.


Military:

2500 Calvary in Kauai
14500 infantry, 18000 calvary in Bundelkhand
7200 infantry, 20000 calvary in Delhi
84 cannon in Khandesh
5000 infanrty, 2000 calvary in Inhambane
21000 infantry, 4250 calvary in Irrawady
18000 infantry, 5800 calvary in Santal
4100 infanrty, 10700 calvary in Bangkok
8900 infantry, 3500 calvary in Berhampour
1000 infantry, 3000 calvary in Vanin

Total men - 83000 infantry, 72500 calvary, 84 cannon

Total navy - 3 warships, 1 galley, 18 transports.


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Reforming Mataram

Tax Collectors increase the tax revenue in a province by 50% and increase the revolt risk by 3%

Chief Justices can only be placed where a Tax Collector already is. Another 50% boost to tax incomes and -1% revolt risk as the people feel more protected.

Governors, which we now have, increase a city's production income, and lower inflation empire-wide by 1%.

We have an inflation of 17%. So I am looking to place 17 governors.

May 1, 1662 - We promote the mayors to governors in Wewak, Mysore, Jakarta, Malacca, and Bastar - our top five production provinces.

September 1, 1662 - Phuket is revolting.

September 14, 1662, while sailing my explorer to Inhambane, we discover the island of Zanzibar, owned by Oman. Zanzibar is a Center of Trade, so we can send our merchants here.

September 21, 1662 - The Phuket rebellion has ended.

October 27, 1662 - Our inquistion to Irrawady has failed. The people there are revolting against us.

November 21, 1662 - Our explorer, Masrur, has arrived in Inhambane. I order him to begin exploring the areas around us.

November 27, 1662 - We lose a battle against the heretics in Irrawady. We shall regrop in Kwai and drive them into the sea. Or into Arakan.

January 1, 1663 - I order walls built in Colombo to protect our Refinery there.

Governors re to be promoted in Delhi, Maharashtra, Brunei, Makassar, and Kauai.

January 18, 1663 - Our army arrives back in Irrawady to assaul the rebels.

January 25, 1663 - We defeat the rebels. in Irrawady.

August 1, 1663 - Governors are to be promoted from mayors in Viti Levu and Mindoro.

September 1, 1663 - Raipur is rebelling against our rule.

September 26, 1663 - Our army stationed i nBundelkhand has arrived and wiped out the rebellion.

October 8, 1663 - While exploring, Masrur has discoverd Transkei, a pagan province owned by England.

November 22, 1663 - Noble Families Feud in Mataram. I line their pockets with gold and the issue dies.

December 1, 1663 - Bundelkhand rebels! But we put them down in 4 fays.

January 20, 1663 - Governors are to be placed in Colombo, Pondicherry, Bundelkhand, Palembang, and Cochin. That should reduce our inflation to nothing.

March 1, 1664 - Delhi revolts and is defeated in a week.

June 23, 1664 - I order a Missionary sent to Irrawady again.

July 26, 1664 - we have discovered teh Dutch trading post of Antsirana, on the southern tip of Madagascar, Most of the island is uninhabitable.

September 1, 1664 - Our land technology has increased. We can now assault fortresses directly!

September 6, 1664 - Our Royal marriage with Astrakhan has expired. We renew our vows.

December 6, 1664 - Sailing around Madagascar, I have found a possibly inhabitable place on the northern tip. I'll need to come back later and investigate more fully.

December 16, 1664 - The Bourgeoisie are Requesting Privilegse. I grant their requests, lowering our aristcractic policies slightly.

January 26, 1665 - I send Personal Gift to Dai Viet. Our relations are maxed.

February 3, 1665 - I send a Personal Gift to Taungu. Our relations are maxed as well.

February 26, 1665 - Dai Viet have agreed to become our vassals!

April 18, 1665 - I send a Missionary to Khmer.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Mataram in East Africa and Conversions at home

August 30, 1665 - While sailing home, our explorer has discoverd a province called Zambezia. It is neutral territory with 1000 aggressive natives. It is also next to Inhambane. I order our army in Inhambane into Zambezia.

October 30, 1665 - Our forces arrive in Zambezia and begin attacking the natives.

November 4, 1665 - We defeat the natives. I order colonists to the provinces.

January 12, 1666 - I send a Missionary to Cambodia.

June 1, 1666 - Bundelkhand is under revolt.

June 12, 1666 - The rebels in Bundelkhand have been killed.

July 3, 1666 - We found a colony in Zambezia! I send more colonists to both Zambezia and Inhambane.

August 13, 1666 - Believing that our military and fleet in Inhambane is sufficient, I order them to Niassa where we can atatck the natives.

October 1, 1666 - We discover an island called Mahe in the ocean above Madagascar. It looks to be uninhabited. We should send a conquistador there to explore it soon.

November 2, 1666 - Our troops disembark in Niassa and the natives attack us on sight.

November 15, 1666 - We defeat teh natives in battle but many survived. I order my men to chase them down.

December 9, 1666 - We have again defeated the Niassan natives, but more have survived. Again, I order my men to root them out.

December 18, 1666 - Inhambane expands.

December 24, 1666 - We have killed all of the natives in Niassa. I order colonists to the province.

January 1, 1666 - Delhi revolts.

January 2, 1666 - Zambezia expands. I order more colonists there.

January 5, 1666 - Delhi's revolt has ended.

February 2, 1666 - Eire has declared their freedom from Denmark. I contact them and we sign a Trade Agreement.

February 28, 1667 - While saling past, we have discovered Ambovombe - that province on the tip of Madagascar I mentioned earlier. England has a full fledged colony in the province. Nothing for us there.

April 1, 1667 - Raipur revolts.

April 22, 1667 - Raipur's little rebellion is defeated.

May 15, 1667 - Our explored has found two islands off the eastern coast of Madagascar. However, both look to be inhabited by the Dutch.

June 1, 1667 - I send a Missionary to Raipur.

July 1, 1667 - Zambezia expands and I send more colonists.

July 11, 1667 - Our colonization attempt to Niassa has failed. I order more colonists in.

October 21, 1667 - I Grant Export Licenss to the nobility for aloss of 50 ducats.

December 9, 1667 - Our explorer hits the Cape and we have explored up and down the coast of East Africa down to the cape, plsu the Indian Ocean that we had not already explored is mow mapped. I order my explorer back to the Indies and from there, maybe the Pacific or Nort of China, who knows?

January 1, 1668 - Zambezia expands. Mroe settlers leave Bali for the shores of Africa.

January 29, 1668 - We found a colony in Niassa! Excellent.

I order my explorer to do a sail by of Mahe and see if he can't explore the area while he's there.

February 7, 1668 - We discovered Natal, besides Inhambane, as our fleet sails by. Natal is the capital of the Zulus. We enter into a Trade Agreement.

Now that I've found the Zulus, I can expand our merchants into Zanzibar.

March 9, 1668 - We have discovered the country of Zimbabwe, the last East African nation. We sign a Trade Agreement.

June 30, 1668 - Zambezia expands. I send settlers to both Zambezia and Niassa.

August 1, 1668 - Bundelkhand revolts. They are defeated in a week.

August 9, 1668 - We enter into a Trade Agreement with Songhai.

September 9, 1668 - I send a State Gift to Songhai and our relations improve enormously.

October 15, 1668 - Another State Gift improves our relations even more.

November 3, 1668 - Our alliance expires. Dai Viet and Vijaynagar agree to another one with us.

December 25, 1668 - Niassa expands.

December 29, 1668 - Zambezia expands. I send more colonists to Zambezia.

January 1, 1669 - Austria has declared war upon us. I do not even bother to ask for Vijaynagar or Dai Viet assistance.

February 1, 1669 - Our naval technology has advanced to late medieval (level 3).

June 28, 1669 - Zambezia expands.

August 28, 1669 - Noble Families Feud. I choose to settle the issue with ducats again.

October 6, 1669 - Suspecting that an Austrian trading poost or colony was adjacent to Niassa, I sent my men to find out. Normally, only conquistadors can explore unknown provinces, but during a war, you can explore and enter territory that belongs to the country with which you are at war.

And I was right. Mtawa is the Austrian Trading post above Niassa. And there are 10000 extremely hostile natives there as well. I order my soldiers in to eliminate the Austrian competetion. I also order more soldiers built in Inhambane.

November 13, 1669 - My smaller army arrives in Mtawa and the natives attack. I order a retreat form the natives, back into Niassa. The natives then burn down the Austrian Trading post, being unable to distinguish between one type of invader or another.

And now that the place is free of the Austrain stench, I order colonists to the place. They probably won't take, but it will give me enough time to build an army and force the natives out of Mtawa.

I send a colonist to Zambezia as well.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Mataram Expands in Africa

For a map of Mataram's holdings in East Africa, cut and paste the following:
http://www.geocities.com/theunknowne/matarameastafrica1671.jpg


December 8, 1669 - We invite Taungu back into our alliance and they accept.

I send a State Gift to Songhai and our relations are maxed.

January 1, 1670 - I order my assembled army in Niassa into Mtawa.

February 7, 1670 - Our troops arrive unmolested. I order them to attack the native town.

February 21, 1670 - We defeat the natives but many surive. Our army is depleted and need reinforcement. I hold off on attacking again for now.

March 8, 1670 - Songhai agrees to share their explorations with Mataram, and us with them. I can now see much of West Africa.

The Songhai maps bring with them knowledge of hte African countries of Mali and Kongo, plus a Center of Trade in Ivoria.

May 14, 1670 - Zambezia expands and is now a full province.

Zambezia:

A port province to the north of Inhambane, Zambezia is also experiencing negative growth. The 796 colonists here work the slave trade, sending 11 ducats to us and 7 to Zanzibar.

Inhambane also now sends their trade to Zanzibar, since its discovery.

I order a Tax Collector in Zambezia.

June 1, 1670 - Irrawady are revolting.

June 29, 1670 - Our olonization atempt to Mtawa fails. Before another nation sends in somebody, I order more colonists in. They will probably fail, but it will take 7 months for them to reach the province and I find out - therefore no other powers can settle for 7 months.

August 2, 1670 - We defeat the Irrawady rebels.

August 10, 1670 - We enter into a Trade Agreement with Mali.

September 2, 1670 - Our merchants have acquired a monopoly in Zanzibar.

October 25, 1670 - Our reinforcements have arrived in Mtawa and battle is enjoined.

December 5, 1670 - The native menace is completely destroyed.

February 12, 1671 - We found a colony in Mtawa! Excellent.

I order colonists to Niassa.

February 20, 1671 - We enter into a Trade Agreement with Kongo.

April 29, 1671 - Our conversion attempt in Phuket has failed. The people there are rebelling.

May 4, 1671 - We kill the rebelling heretics in Phuket.

May 18, 1671 - I offer Austria a white peace and they agree. We never fought a battle, but we were able to take their Trading Post in Malwa, so I consider it a victory.

June 27, 1671 - I order an Arts Academy built in Bali. Bali will not languish behind Flores and Delhi in the arts any more.

August 1, 1671 - Our Royal Marriage with Vijaynagar has expired. Bangkok are revolting.

August 6, 1671 - Niassa expands.

August 18, 1671 - We lose to the rebels in Bangkok. My army will regroup in Cambodia and attack again from there.

August 22, 1671 - I order more colonists to Niassa.

November 17, 1671 - Colonial Dynamism occurs. We gain a Conquistador in Kalepam and 3 sets of colonists!

December 16, 1671 - We defeat the rebels in Bangkok.

January 1, 1672 - With some additional cash, I make the following orders:

Troops built in Bangkok to replace the ones we just lost.

Walls built in Zambezia.

Governor in Johor.

Chief Justice in Malwa.


February 14, 1672 - Niassa expands and more colonists leave Bali harbor for her shores.

July 21, 1672 - Songhai and Mataram enter into a Royal Marriage.

August 8, 1672 - Niassa expands and more colonists are en route. I also dispatch more colonists to Mtawa.

December 5, 1672 - We have corruption in the government and our inflation has risen by 10%.

To combat the corruption, I order governors in Perak, Phuket, Mekong Delta, Bangkok, and Kwai.

December 29, 1672 - Masrur, our explorer, has died while continuing our explorations in teh Pacific. I feel that i must be close to land, for I have run across a Spanish fleet.

January 1, 1673 - A fleet of 8 transports leaves Colombo with our Conquistador, bound for Niassa. How many will survive the journey is unknown.

January 6, 1673 - I order governors promoted in Goa, Trivandrum, Jaffna, Ceram, and Tindore.

January 28, 1673 - Mtawa expands and I send out more colonists.

February 1, 1673 - Niassa expands and more colonists disembark.

February 23, 1673 - Our fleet arrives in The Seychelles, off the coast of Mahe. I order our conquistador to disembark.

April 30, 1673 - Our conquistador has discovered Mahe! I order our fleet to Niassa.

May 5, 1673 - The natives in Mahe are very peacful. I send colonists in.

Mahe is, you guessed, a spice province.

June 1, 1673 - Delhi revolts.

June 10, 1673 - We have put down the Delhi rebellion.

July 5, 1673 - Our transports have arrived in Niassa. Only one was lost! I order them back to Mahe to collect our conquistador.

July 26, 1673 - Both Niassa and Mtawa expands. Niassa is now a full colony. I order colonists to Mtawa.

Niassa:

706 colonists work the Ivory trade here in Niassa. Adjacent to Zimbabwe, Mtawa and a French Trading post, this port sends us 11 ducats and 18 to Zamzibar. Like the other colonies here, Niassa is experienciing negative growth.

I order a Tax Collector for Niassa.

October 27, 1673 - Our colonization attempt to mahe has failed. I dispatch more colonists.

December 1, 1673 - We gain land technology. Our troops are now equipped as late medieval troops (level 6)

December 8, 1673 - Our conquistador has arrived in Niassa. I order him to Mtawa, and thence to the undiscovered area above them.

January 14, 1674 - Mtawa expands. I send in more colonists.

january 17, 1674 - Our Inquisition in Irrawady has failed and the pople are rising up against us.

February 2, 1674 - I send another missionary to Phuket.

March 5, 1674 - We defeat the heretics in Irrawady and destroy every last one.

March 25, 1674 - We have discovered the province above Mtawa. It is Lindi, a Trading Post of Oman's with 10000 natives of medium aggressiveness. Sounds like a decent place.

April 21, 674 - We have founded a colony in Mahe! It should allow us to have cross oceanic voyages without any problems.

May 26, 1674 - Our Inquisition to Khmer has suceeded, and the people there have turned towards the one true faith!

July 3, 1674 - Mtawa expands. I send in even more settlers.

July 29, 1674 - Corruption hits us for another 10% inflation rise. I will order some governors built soon.

September 16, 1674 - We have discovered one of the Zimbabwean provinces behind our East African holdings.

December 21, 1674 - Mtawa expands and I order more colonists in.

January 1, 1675 - We have discovered another Zimbabwean province with our conquistador.

I will send our conquistador back from Africa and towards the Pacific Ocean or north of Vanin.

Probably north of Vanin.

January 25, 1675 - I send Dai Viet a Personal Gift that maximizes our relations.

I order governors in Khmer, Ajeh, Sunda, Bandjarmasin, Selatan, Sabah, Manado, and Salabanka.

March 27, 1675 - We have failed to convert the heatens in Cambodia, and they are revolting.

May 11, 1675 - We have actually lose the battle against the heathens, but we have practically eliminated theri army. All that remains is 200 soldiers, and when I have regrouped, my army will crush them.

June 11, 1675 - Mtawa expands and I send in more colonists.

July 2, 1675 - I now have an interesting option:

Dai Viet have been our vassals for over 10 years now. We have a marriage with them, our relations are maxed, we are in an alliace together and we share a border - all of the requirements of annexation.

Should we offer Dai Viet annexation? If they accpet, we would absorb their 4 provinces. They are not rich provinces - 2 grain, a fish, and naval supplies. And we would have 4 provinces to try to defend.

However, we would share a border with China for future expansions. I could release the Dai Viet provinces as vassal states. I beleive that at least two, maybe three states could be made.

And we might make the world mad at as enough to go to war with us.

I decline to decline the opportunity to annex Dai Viet.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Exploring the North


August 22, 1675 - I order a Governor in Irrawady.

November 18, 1675 - Mtawa expands, and is now a full province.

Mtawa:

A small province in the forst of Mtawa, 796 people work the slave trade here. Also experiencing a decline in population, Mtawa sends us 9 ducats and ships 7 to Zanzibar.

I order a Tax Collector sent to Mtawa.

November 28, 1675 - The Mughal Empire is having The Sikh Rebellions. I would love to get my hands on the Sikh provinces of Panjab and Chandigarh. The people here are the only remaining Hindus in the Mughal Empire.

January 2, 1676 - I order a governor in Timor. I order walls in Niassa.

January 15, 1676 - Our conquistador has arrived in Luzon. I decide to ship him to Vanin. From there, he should be able to explore.

The route to Vanin is probably a suicide mission. I decide to send only 4 transports.

June 1, 1676 - Bundelkhand revolts. We put down the rebellion in 6 days.

June 27, 1676 - Chandigarh has fallen to the rebels. The Mughals have eliminated the rebels in Panjab, however.

July 18, 1676 - We unload our conquistador in Vanin. I order him to explore deeper into the land.

August 1, 1676 - Our Royal Marriage with Myanmar has expired. We renew our vows.

September 14, 1676 - We have discovered the province of Sofiisk. I send colonist to the area.

November 5, 1676 - We discover the province of Amgoun. I send out more colonists.

January 1, 1677 - A new Monarch, Amangkuart II, will rule our empire. He is goog at all three skills. Excellent.

January 15, 1677 - Internal Trade Ordinances in Bandung have cleared away roads to create additional tax revenues from the province.

January 22, 1677 - I order a Missionary to Irrawady.

February 3, 1677 - We have discovered the province of Khretset.

March 15, 1677 - We discover Boureia.

March 21, 1677 - We fail to colonize Sofiisk. I order in more colonists.

April 25, 1677 - We discover Tchekunda.

April 29, 1677 - The Mughals have recaptured Chandigardh.

May 14, 1677 - We have founded a colony in Amgoun! I order colonists to Khretset.

June 18, 1677 - We discover Norsk.

July 22, 1677 - We have discovered Ekimcan.

September 9, 1677 - Our Inquisition in Raipur has failed and a rebllion has occured.

September 21, 1677 - We found a colony in Sofiisk! I order a Trading Post set up in Amour.

September 28, 1677 - The heretics in Raipur have been defeated.

Irrawady, Bangkok and Phuket are now fully pacified provinces, with no nationalism left.

October 3, 1677 - We have discoverd Nagorje.

November 13, 1677 - We discover Tchumkan. I am going to order my fleet, who survived the journey, to take my conquistador to areas around this sea.

November 17, 1677 - We found acolony in Khretset!

January 1, 1678 - I order our domestic policies more narrowminded. I also order a Missionary sent to Cambodia.

January 14, 1678 - Our Trading Post in Amour falied to be established. I order another trader sent.

April 11, 1678 - Our conquistador has discovered Kamcatka. For being the first to discover Kamchatka, we have received great laurels (victory points).

I order a colonist to Kamcatka.

May 7, 1678 - We have set up a Trading Post in Amour.

July 1, 1678 - Austria has been struck by Civil War.

August 6, 1678 - We discover Sredny Hrebet. I send in colonists.

August 18, 1678 - Ajeh spontaneously converts to Hinduism! Excellent.

November 10, 1678 - Our colonization attempt to Kamcatka has failed.

November 29, 1678 - We discover Palana. I order in colonists.

December 1, 1678 - Our stability has increased.

January 1, 1679 - I order a Missionary to Malwa.

March 15, 1679 - Our colonization attempt to Sredny Hrebet has failed.

March 23, 1679 - We have discovered Korfa.

April 2, 1679 - I send a colonists to Mahe. I decide to finish up Mahe before tackling these hard to colonize and poor provinces up north.

July 16, 1679 - Our conquistador has discovered Kamenkoie.

July 22, 1679 - We have founded a colony in Palana.!

August 11, 1679 - Mahe expands and more colonists disembark for the warm isle.

November 9, 1679 - We have discovered Chelekov.

November 23, 1679 - New Land is Claimed in Sumbawa. The population, tax value and manpower all increase.

December 22, 1679 - Mahe expands.

January 1, 1680 - Niassa is getting smaller, and needs nmore colonists to stay a province. As such, I ship the next group to her.

Walls are ordered to be built in Mtawa.

March 2, 1680 - We have discovered Kolyma. This is the first halfway decent province. It has copper mines.

April 28, 1680 - We discover Magadan, next to the Chinese Trading Post in Okhotsk.

June 4, 1680 - Niassa expands. Colonists are shipped to Mahe.

August 26, 1680 - Our conquistador has discoved Enkan, on the other side of Okhotsk.

This province has gold!

October 2, 1680 - I order colonists to Enkan. I'd like to claim the land soon, just in case.

October 8, 1680 - We have discoverd Djugdjur.

October 13, 1680 - Mahe expands.

October 20, 1680 - I send a Missionary to Raipur.

November 18, 1680 - we have discoverd the province of Baladok.

December 28, 1680 - Our conquistador has discoverd Stanovoe.

-Anxiety

End of Chapter Twelve

[Abe Sargent]

The Regency of Kaeoki

Atahari I: January 1, 1419 - April 17, 1438
Kasuri: April 17, 1438 - January 10, 1470
Atahari II: January 10, 1470 - May 3, 1477
Sanjay: May 3, 1477 - January 11, 1508
Natarajan: January 11, 1508 - July 3, 1541
Atahari V: July 3, 1541 - September 28, 1541
Prabajavarnesti: October 1, 1541 - November 5, 1588
Saterjlan: November 5, 1588 - October 23, 1601
Janlanava: October 23, 1601 - July 10, 1636
Saterjlan: July 10, 1636 - July 21, 1642
Xang Jai: July 21, 1642 - December 28, 1680
Kaeoki: December 28, 1680 - ???

As his predecessor before him, Xang Jai had scoured the country for a sucessor. I was his leading candiate, but he thought he had time to continue his search. However, yesterday, Xang collapsed. The doctors have diagnosed with one of the illnesses is mother had. He is incapacitated. As such, I take over, despite my youth an inexperience.

I am only 15. My family were among the natives of Tahiti that joined Mataram. And now I am Regent of the empire. My family and home province must be proud.

Not that I've seen them in a few years. Xang Jai brought me to Bali, and I have toured the empire with him. I have seen SE Asia, India and Indonesia. I still have not seen Australia, Africa, or the new provinces up north.

I will now.

My sense of Mataram's history is very weak. As such, I recognize my sucessor, but except for Xang, I do not know much about them. My training on the current sttaus of Mataram is complete, but not on her history. Anyways, I intend on following through with a few new goals if mine:

1). Colonize the north completely.

2). Continue to convert the people to Hinduism.

3). Rid ourselves of burdensome vassals we do not want to annex. If we wanted to annex Taungu and Dai Viet, I have no doubt that we could - they would agree to such a thing. But they add noting to our empire. Jettison this weighty alliance when it runs it course andlet them move on. Keep them as vassals for their wealth and alliegence. But find more deserving allies.

4). Capture Ganges. A Hindu Center of Trade under Sunni rule? How have we not acted before to take it? In fact, all of Begal is under Sunni rule. Liberate them if possible. Also the Sikh provinces in Mughal territory should be liberated.

5). Unify the Indian peninsula. Vijaynagar should no longer exist.

Essentially, I want to hold every Hindu province in the world. All Hindus united under one flag!

Our flag.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Kaeoki's Promise

The following map is probably quite useful for this chapter:
http://www.geocities.com/theunknowne/mataramsiberia1683.jpg

February 1, 1681 - Our conquistador has discovered Nerchiinsk.

March 2, 1681 - We discover Chilka.

April 10, 1681 - We discover Djagdi.

May 2, 1681 - Our colonization attempt to Enkan has failed.

May 3, 1681 - Our alliance with Dai Viet, Vijaynagar and Taungu has expired.

I order colonists to Mahe.

May 24, 1681 - We have discovered Mogotcha.

May 26, 1681 - Vijaynagar entered an alliance with Arakan and Bengal. Excellent.

June 27, 1681 - We have discovered Kalar.

July 28, 1681 - Songhai invites us into an alliance with them. Songhai is a very aggressive power, and would make an ideal aly if onyl they were closer to home. I check and find that Songhai is not allied with any other countries. As such, there are no benefits here for me, excpet for being pulled into wars with Mali, Algiers, Spain, and so forth.

No thanks, Songhai.

August 16, 1681 - We have discovered Sretensk. In other news, Tirhut, one of the Mughal provinces cut off from the rest by our ownership of Delhi, has fallen to rebels. The rebels are now seiging the other Mughal province in Lucknow.

September 12, 1681 - Mahe expands. One more wave of colonists are sent.

September 24, 1681 - We have discovered Tchita.

September 25, 1681 - A Gift from another country has arrived. 200 ducat to our treasury.

Novermber 10, 1681 - We have discovered Kalakan.

November 15, 1681 - Nippon has Basho Matsuo Develops Haiku Poetry. An interesting event.

January 1, 1682 - Bundelkhand is revolting.

January 2, 1682 - We have discovered Buriat.

January 19, 1682 - We have defeated the rebels in Bundelkhand.

Janaury 21, 1682 - Mahe expands and the natives join our city, much as my family joined in Tahiti.

Mahe:

Positioned almost equidistant from Africa to India, this small island port is ideally situated for passage by sea. 1112 people work the spice trade here. 14 ducats are sent to us while 28 are generated in Zanzibar.

I order a Tax Collector built.

Janaury 25, 1682 - I order a Refinery built in Viti Levu.

I send a colonist to Birobidjan, directly above Manchu.

February 13, 1682 - Our conquistador has discovered Ulan Ude.

March 5, 1682 - Our Royal Marriage with the Mameluks has expired.

March 21, 1682 - The Chinese province of Guangxi has defected to Dai Viet. They now have at least one valuable province.

March 29, 1682 - We have discovered Selenga.

May 1, 1682 - Our land technology has increased. We can now build cannon.

We have also discovered Irkutsk.

May 23, 1682 - Rebels have capture the Mughal province of Awadh, whose capital is Lucknow.

June 27, 1682 - Our conquistador has discovered Chatga

July 11, 1682 - We have founded a colony in Birobidjan!

August 1, 1682 - The Papal States went bankrupt. I find that oddly funny.

August 16, 1682 - We discover Tannu Ola.

October 1, 1682 - Xhosa has declared her freedom from England. Xhosa is the province of Transkei, east of Zulu. We sign a Trade Agreement with them.

October 19, 1682 - We have discoverd Saian.

November 21, 1682 - We have discovered Zima.

January 1, 1683 - I send traders to Kolyma and Enkan.

January 12, 1683 - We have discovered Oka.

January 16, 1683 - China chose to Never Give Up in the End of the Ming Dynasty event.

April 3, 1683 - Our conquistador has discovered Touva.

April 24, 1683 - Our Inquisition has been sucessful in Phuket. The people there have converted ot the one true faith!

April 25, 1683 - We have discovered Bratsk.

May 27, 1683 - We have discovered Balakhta.

June 2, 1683 - Trading Posts have been established in both Kolyma and Enkan. Excellent.

I order colonists to Nagorje and a trader to Magadan.

July 1, 1683 - We discover Krasnoyarsk.

August 13, 1683 - We have discoverd Angara.

September 21, 1683 - We have found Tchuma.

October 30, 1683 - A Trading Post has been established in Magadan.

November 17, 1683 - Our conquistador has died. He discovreed more land than any other we have ever had. His name will be written down for the ages. Fatima.

December 1, 1683 - The revolters in Tirhut have defected to Bengal. I would have preferred them to have defected to Mataram. However, Tirhut is Sunni and Bengali, so defecting to a country that is both makes sense for them.

December 10, 1683 - We have founded a colony in Nagorje!

I order a trading post in Kamcatka.

January 1, 1684 - Our land technology has advanced.

February 2, 1684 - With the Refinery complete, I order walls built in Viti Levu.

I order a governor in Tahiti for my family.

April 9, 1684 - I order a colony in Sredny Hrebet.

July 11, 1684 - Our colonization attempt in Kamcatka has failed.

August 14, 1684 - We have failed to convert the heathens in Irrawady and they are rebelling.

August 15, 1684 - We have Unhappiness Among the Artisans. I choose to abolish a atx. We lose 100 ducats and our policies move towards free subjects.

August 23, 1684 - We have crushed the heretic rebellion in Irrawady. I order another Missionary to the people there.

September 26, 1684 - I order a trader sent to Kamcatka this time.

October 1, 1684 - Dedicated investments to military technology have paid off. Our land technology has increased. We now have gunpowder and our infantry are equipped with arquebuses (arquebusi?)!

November 20, 1684 - We have founded a colony in Sredny Hrebet! There are 5000 natives here, so I will send more cololists when I can to expand our now province.

January 1, 1685 - I order missionaries to Brunei and Makassar.

February 1, 1685 - Colonists are heading out to Sredny Hrebet.

February 13, 1685 - We have established a Trading Post in Kamcatka.

March 1, 1685 - Annam canceled their vassalization with Vientiane. Hmm.

I send Annam a State Gift. Our relations improve significantly. They are still in an alliance with Vientiane, but if it falls, I want to be able to pounce on them.

March 14, 1685 - Cambodia revolts when our Missionary failed to convert the populace. I had stationed our army here just in case of this event.

April 2, 1685 - We crush the heretics.

April 10, 1685 - Another State Gift to Annam enormously improves our relations with them.

July 15, 1685 - Our colonists to Sredny Hrebet have failed. No native uprising, though.

April 2, 1686 - A year has almost passed since my last entry. Mughal rebellions are is bigger force now. I am still hoping for more Sikh Rebellions.

I send a colonist to Sredny Hrebet, another to Nagorje, and a Trader to Tchumkan.

April 30, 1686 - The rebels have captured Panjab.

May 1, 1686 - Awadh has also defected - to Bengal. So, in a little over a year Bengal has expanded its territory by 50%.

I don't want Awadh and Tirhut enough to win them in war. That will make Bengal a little tougher.

June 1, 1686 - The revolters in Nelma, previously owned by Manchu, have thrown off their ties to Manchu and joined our realm!

Nelma:

43888 people of Manchu descent and Konfucian beliefs work the iron mines here in Nelma. This mountainous port is south of Vanin. She sends us 25 ducats annualy and 15 to Kansai.

Nelma does not experience nationalism, but because we currently treat Konfucians harshly in Mataram, she is prone to revolts.

Therefore I issue our own edict of tolerance. I raise and lower the four religions of my empire to about even. Hindu and Muslem and Konfucian and Buddhist are alkl treated equally. Now Christians, on the other hand, are abused.

After my edict, Nelma's revolt risk is zero. However, sending a missionary here is my hjighest priority. Before we send a missionary, however, I want to make the province a little better. I order a governor.

July 6, 1686 - Our governor in Nelma is built. I order a Chief Justice to be placed here.

August 9, 1686 - A Trading Post has been placed in Tchumkan.

I order another in Chelekov.

August 24, 1686 - Nagorje expands.

September 16, 1686 - Our colonization attempt to Sredny Hrebet has failed. For now, I am going to concentrate on filling up Trading Posts along the coast, then on expanding Nagorje.

November 1, 1686 - The Mughals have recaptured Panjab.

November 15, 1686 - What is my goal? Bengal, or try for Annam? Annam is currently outside of an alliance. I could start one with them and woo their vassalage.

Or continue to try for Bengal? But Bengal has not been getting into any wars, so I cannot join that alliance.

I deicde to start entreating Annam now, and wait for the alliance as long as possible.

Annam and Mataram enter into a Royal Marriage.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Finding An Identity in a New World

December 21, 1686 - I send a Trader to Djugdjur.

January 17, 1686 - We establish a Trading Post in Chelekov.

May 4, 1687 - We failed to set up a Trading Post in Djugdjur. I order another trader in.

June 1, 1687 - Our infratructure has improved. We can now build Goods Manufactories.

June 26, 1687 - Our Inquisition attempt in Malwa has failed. Rebellion has occured.

August 1, 1687 - The rebels in Nanchang have defected to Manchu.

September 21, 1687 - Our attempt to set up a Trading Post in Djugdjur has again failed. I order another trader in.

September 28, 16897 - The rebels in Malwa have been crushed. I order another Missionary sent in.

December 6, 1687 - I order a Missionary to Cambodia.

February 1, 1687 - Our land technology increases again.

February 10, 1688 - We finally set up a Trading Post in Djugdjur.

I order a Post set up in Korfa.

July 27, 1688 - We set up a Trading Post in Korfa.

I order colonists to Nagorje.

December 4, 1688 - Nagorje expands and more colonists are sent.

January 19, 1689 - Raipur is revolting because our attempt to convert the heathen masses has failed. I send another Missionary.

February 28, 1689 - We have defeated the heretics in Raipur.

April 11, 1689 - Nagorje expands. More colonists are en route.

I have decided that we need an opportunity to declare war on Bengal. It is time to regain our strength and resolve.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Preparing for War Against the Tiger

April 11, 1689 - I send Bengal a State Gift. Our relations improve markedly.

May 2, 1689 - Our troops stationed in Delhi are ordered to Raipur.

May 25, 1689 - Bengal agrees to a Royal Marriage with Mataram.

June 29, 1689 - Since we have a Royal marriage with Bengal, I spend some ducats and a diplomat and I "Claim Their Throne." Our relations with Bengal plummet, our stability has dropped by half, but we have a Casus Belli against Bengal for three years.

July 18, 1689 - I order troops built all over India. Vijaynagar could join forces with Bengal in the war, and we need to be prepared.

August 18, 1689 - Nagorje expands. I order more colonists sent there.

September 9, 1689 - Our Royal Marriage with Astrakhan has expired.

December 24, 1689 - Nagorje expands and the natives join her.

Nagorje:

3613 people work this frontier post. Located in the interior of the area, Nagorje's people works the fur trade. They send 10 ducats to us and 9 to Kansai.

I order a Tax Collector built in Nagorje.


February 1, 1690 - Our stability has increased.

June 30, 1690 - I send colonists to Khreset to Nerchiinsk for a Trading Post.

September 1, 1690 - Our stability has increases.

Spetmber 9, 1690 - Vijaynagar and Mataram have entered into a Royal Marriage.

November 2, 1690 - Khretset expands and we establish a Trading Post in Nerchiinsk.

I order more colonists to Khretset.

December 10, 1690 - I send a State Gift to Vijaynagar, raising our relations enormously. I raise our Naval and Army maintenance to 100%.

I intend to enter war of May 1, 1691, when our stability should increase again.

March 3, 1691 - I send a trader to open a post in Chilka.

March 14, 1691 - Khretset expands.

March 28, 1691- Our Inquisition in Makassar has failed and the heatens are revolting.

April 1, 1691 - Our stability increased a month early. Momentarily, we shall declare wasr on Bengal.

April 4, 1691 - We have Established Cantonments in Palawan and the manpower there increases.

April 19, 1691 - We have put down the rebels in Makassar.


I review our preparations for war:

Our main target is Bengal. Bengal has six provinces. Tirhut and Awadh are above our own country and are spread out. An assault to Bihar and Koch will cut them off. An assault to Tirhut will cut off Awadh.

Beside our province of Santal are Koch to the north, Ganges to the south, and Howrah. Take Howrah and Ganges is cut off from the rest.

The capital of Bihar in above Sambalpur and Raipur. Take the capital and we gain a very impressive bargaining position.

We cannot take too much land, however. Bad for our reputation.

Bengal has 10500 troops in Awadh. They must be exterminated in the first blow or else they become a harassing force behind our lines.

Only 5000 men protect Bihar. That becomes our secondary target.

4000 troops are in Ganges. Ganges, of course, is our primary target. Take Ganges and Bihar and the war could be over right there.

Koch and Tirhut are devoid of a military presence. The real problem is Howrah with its 24700 troops and only Santal can quickly strike. As such, I anticipate Bengal moving all of her troops in Howrah and Ganges into Santal and attacking us. Very possible.

To fight Bengal, we have 17000 calvary in Raipur. This unit will strike at Bihar, destroy the troops there, and then quickly move where needed. If needed nowhere, I will bring up the 84 cannon from Gondwana and the cannon/calvary will besige Bihur.

In Bundelkhand we have 10900 calvary and 13100 infantry. These soldiers are to destroy the Awadh force. Once that is complete, they will march into Tirhut, then Koch. From there they can alleviate pressure on Santal by entering Santal or heading to Howrah, as needed. They can also march to Bihar if there is a problem.

In Santal we have 31000 infantry and 5800 calvary. Santal, Howrah and Ganges are all swamps - calvary won't be of much use here. I will have to hold my troops in Santal until the coast is clear, then march to Ganges, Howrah, Koch or Chin or Tarakan in Arakan.

The country of Arakan is our next problem. I expect that Arakan will join Bengal in war against us. Their capital of Tarakan has 33000 troops in it. I only have 11000 in Irrawady. Ideally, the Arakani forces will march towards Irrawady. However, if Santal is their destination, then I can hit Arakan from behind. My goal is not to overrun Arakan, but to keep them busy and away from Bengal, and hence the enticing target in Irrawady.

Because I have been courting them, I expect Vijaynagar will dishonor their alliace, but if they don't, I will also be at war with them. Vijaynagar has as astouding 53000 troops in their capital, but the other provinces are defenseless. I have 29000 troops in Hyderabad and 7000 in Mysore. My goal is to split up the Vijaynagar army and take them on in pieces. Both Yanam and Mangalore have the smallest possible fortresses. I will march both of my armies into these provinces and force Vijaynagr to choose which to defend. If they split their forces, then the battle is on more even ground.

Again, I expect Vijaynagar to dishonor their alliace. And if they do, then I can use the army in Hyderabad as a reserve army against Bengal, should something go wrong.


April 28, 1691 - We declare war against Bengal.


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Second Mataram-Bengali War, 1691-1692

April 28, 1691 - It turns out that the Bengal/Arakan/Vijaynagar alliance has just expired and they have not renewed it! Hence, a strike at Bengal now will be just against them!

We lose some stability for declaring war on a country we have a Royal marriage with, and now we are at war with the tiger.

I order my troops in Bundelkhand into Awadh. My calvary in Raipur is ordered to the Bengal capital of Bihar. And I will march my Arakan troops to Howrah.

I order my reserve troops in Hyderabad to Sambalpur.

May 8, 1691 - Our calvary has arrived in Bihar and battle has begun.

May 10, 1691 - Our a quick battle, the Bengali troops in Bihar has been massacred and we begin a siege of Bihar. I order my cannon to Raipur so they will be close by should we need them.

May 20, 1691 - Our forces have arrived in Awadh.

May 28, 1691 - Our forces from Santal have arrived in Howrah and the biggest battle begins.

June 7, 1691 - We have eliminated the Bengal forces in Awadh. I move to Tirhut.

June 15, 1691 - We have defeated the Bengal troops in Howrah! I order trrops left behind for a siege and move into Ganges.

July 6, 1691 - We have failed to set up a Trading Post in Chilka.

July 7, 1691 - The retreating Bengal troops arrive in Koch just as our troops from Awadh have made it over. Battle begins.

July 15, 1691 - The Siege of Ganges has begun.

July 16, 1691 - Our Inquisition in Brunei has failed and the Sunnis there are revolting.

July 22, 1691 - We have defeated the Bengals in Koch.

July 27, 1691 - The heretics in Brunei have been defeated.

September 12, 1691 - Bengal is regroupoing in Awadh. I order my reserve army in.

September 22, 1691 - Battle in Awadh has begun.

October 20, 1691 - We defeat the Bengal forces in Awadh.

I send 40 cannon to Bihar.

November 28, 1691 - We have defeated the remnants of Bengal in Tirhut. More troops are being built in Koch, Awadh and Tirhut.

January 10, 1692 - We have captured Bihar! I order the 40 cannon and 3000 calvary to Ganges.

March 4, 1692 - After minor skirmishes with new Bengal troops, we have eliminated most of their forces.

March 5, 1692 - Regional Heresy has occured. I choose to fund a suppression effort.

March 15, 1692 - Our Inquisition to Irrawady has failed.

April 1, 1692 - Brunei is revolting.

April 3, 1692 - We defeat the rebels in Irrawady.

April 8, 1692 - Every Bengal troop has been eliminated, although more are being built.

May 1, 1692 - Our stability has increased

July 5, 1692 - Bengal has entered into an alliance with Vijaynagar and Jodhpur. But it is too late for Bengal.

September 3, 1692 - We defeat the rebels in Brunei.

August 4, 1692 - Bengal offers us peace for Koch and Ganges. I accept.


Koch:

Currently a Hindu country with a Sunni missionary trying to convert the province, the 130774 people of Koch work the cotten fields. Koch is above Howrah and Bihar and adjacent to Santal. The people are experiencing nationalism and are of Bengali descent. In 18 months we find out whether the missionary is sucessful. Koch sends us 22 ducats and ships 14 to Ganges.

Ganges:

The swampy delta of the Ganges River hosts a very wealthy people. With a level 3 fortress to keep people away, the Hindu and Bengali people here are experiencing nationalism. The 356971 people here make Ganges the largest province in Mataram. They export Chinaware, and send us 92 ducats annualy while creating 62 in Ganges's Center of trade.

I order a Governor in Ganges.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Regrouping After the Battle

August 4, 1692 - I order Missionaries to Nelma and Irrawady. I order my armies to colsolidate in Santal. I'll keep a force in Santal to pur down rebellions.

August 8, 1692 - Our army arrives in Brunei and attacks the rebels.

September 4, 1692 - We crush the rebellion in Brunei. I load up the boats.

September 16, 1692 - I order colonists sent to Khretset and a trader to Chilka.

January 21, 1693 - Khretset expands but Chilka's trading post falis to take. I order more colonists to Khretset and another trader to Chilka.

January 25, 1693 - I order a missionary to Perak. And a Tax Collector in Ganges.

February 1, 1693 - I send China a State Gift. Our relations improve enormously.

March 4, 1693 - China and Mataram enter into a Royal Marriage.

March 26, 1693 - Our cannon arrive back in Berhampur. I order them to Gondwana where they will wait until needed again.

May 25, 1693 - Khretset fails to expand but we set up a Trading post in Chilka. I order more colonists to Kretset.

October 13, 1693 - Khretset expands and I send another group of colonists in.

February 14, 1694 - The Sunni Missionary to Koch has failed!

Khretset expands and the natives have joined her.

Khretset:

Another internal province in the north, Khretset has 3629 people working the fur trade inm the blustery cold. They send us 10 ducats and ship 8 to Kansai.

I order a Tax Collector to Khretset.

I order more colonists to Sredny Hrebet.

May 17, 1694 - Regulation of the Medical Profession has increased our population in Whangarei by 1500.

July 11, 1694 - Sredny Hrebet expands. I order more colonists to the harsh Kamchatka landscape.

September 1, 1694 - Our land technology has increased. We can now build level 3 fortresses.

Decemebr 3, 1694 - Georgia have declared their independance from the Ottomans.

December 13, 1694 - Our colonization attempt to Sredny Hrebet has falied. I order more colonists in.

January 1, 1695 - A new nation has declared her independance from the Mughals. Afghanistan! Their capital and only province is Kabul. I am still hoping for a Sikh rebellion or two to join us. Panjab is under rebel control, and has been for some time.

I order a Missionary to Gondwana.

February 18, 1695 - Our Inquisition to Cambodia has failed. I order another Missionary. The Buddhists there are revolting.

March 13, 1695 - Our Monarch has been stricken with a bout of Temporary Insanity. His skills are all decreased for the next year.

March 27, 1695 - The rebelling heathens in Cambodia are eradicated.

I send State Gifts to Taungu. Our relations improve drastically.

April 1, 1695 - The people of Panjab have declared their independance from teh Mughals. However, they have created the country on Punjab, instead of joining with Mother Mataram.

I wait to see if they will survive.

May 1, 1695 - I decide to act as if Punjab will survive versus the Mughals. I send a State Gift and our relations drastically improve.

May 9, 1695 - Sredney Hrebet has again expanded and again more colonists leave for her mountainous colony.

May 11, 1695 - Punjab appears to have a military leader named Govind Singh. How very interesting.

June 8, 1695 - Singh and his Punjab men just won a battle against the Mughals despite 4:1 odds against them!

I send them another State Gift. Our realtion simprove drastically.

October 8, 1695 - Sredney Hrebet expands. I ship out more colonists.

October 15, 1695 - I am fascinated by the events in Mughal India and I am keeping my eyes tuned there for further developments.

October 17, 1695 - Punjab offers us a Military Alliance. By accepting it, we wil be at war with the Mughals.

I accept.


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Mughal-Mataram War of 1695-1698

October 17, 1695 - At war with the Mughals, I would like to capture and claim Chandigarh, and maybe Bikaner, but probably not.

I have 21000 infantry and 14500 calvary stationed in Delhi. I order my cannons to Delhi, which is nigh unassailable.

I dispatch 10000 infantry to Chandigarh to eliminate the Mughal threat there.

November 2, 1695 - Our troops arrive in Chandigarh and assult the Mughal forces arrayed here.

December 12, 1695 - We defeat the Mughals in Chandigarh and the siege has begun. I order all 76 cannon and 5000 infantry to Chandigarh.

December 24, 1695 - Singh arrives with his Punjab army. I retrest back into Delhi. I can't compete with Singh for the siege - Punjab will automatically capture any province we are both besieging due to Singh's presence.

January 10, 1695 - I order 20000 men, 7000 calvary and 13000 infantry into Bikaner.

January 25, 1695 - We have arrived in Bikaner.

February 1, 1696 - The Mughals in Bikaner are defeated. I leave behind a covering force and march deeper into Mughal territory.

February 15, 1696 - We arrive in Thar. I leave behind a covering force and order my soldiers to Quetta, where a Mughal army awaits.

March 4, 1696 - Sredny Hrebet expands. I order more colonists in.

I also order another 8000 infantry from Delhi to reinforce our pillaging army in Mughal territory.

March 24, 1696 - Our Inquisition to Malwa has suceeded and the people there have converted back to Hinduism!


April 7, 1696 - The Mughals are fragmenting. Afganistan and Mameluk territory cuts off northern Empire from southern Empire. Punjab cuts of Chandigarh.

And so forth.

They are ripe for conquest in the south.

May 10, 1696 - Regulation of the Medica Profession has increased the population in Selatn by 1500.

May 15, 1696 - We are winning many sorties against the Mughals. It's time for an assault. I order my harassing army to Indus.

June 1, 1696 - Our army has arrived in Indus and is engaged with the Mughal troops there.

June 6, 1696 - The enemy forces in Indus have been defeatd and the siege begins.

July 30, 1696 - Sredny Hrebet has expanded and the 5000 natives there have joined us.

Sredny Hrebet:

5619 people fish here in the middle of Kamchatka. This mountain colony sends us 15 ducats and 5 to Kansai.

I order a Tax Collector in Sredny Hrebet.

I order colonists sent to Amour and traders to Mogotcha.


August 24, 1696 - I order 21000 infnatry from Delhi to Bikaner.

September 9, 1696 - Our troops have arrived in Bikaner and I order an assault of the fortress.

October 6, 1696 - We have captured Bikaner!

I order our army to Indus.

December 2, 1696 - We fail to put a Post in Mogotcha.

February 10, 1697 - The Mughals keep sending in forces to Indus, and I can't order an assault. I need a force behind Indus to keep the Mugahls busy. I order my 7600 calvary from Delhi into the Mughal lands.

March 1, 1697 - The Mughals have their own leader - Zulfikar Khan, in Quetta.

April 5, 1697 - After defating four Mughals armies all simultaneously, the Empire sends us a peace offer for 350 ducats. I decline.

April 26, 1697 - Our Inquisition in Raipur has failed and the Sunnis are revolting.

May 26, 1697 - The Mughals keep trowing troops at us. We have to retreat from Indus into Kutch.

June 30, 1697 - Our calvary have caught up to Khan's fleeing troops and have wiped them out, including him!

July 2, 1697 - This time the Mughals offer us 425 ducats for peace. I again refuse.

July 14, 1697 - More of our trrops arrive in Indus. I order my defeated troops back in from Gujarat territory.

July 22, 1697 - Our Royal Marriage with Songhai has expired.

August 4, 1697 - We hve defeated the Mughals in Indus and driven them back.

August 7, 1697 - I order an assault on Indus.

September 6, 1697 - Our assault has failed and we continue to seige the city.

November 1, 1697 - Reinforcements have arrived and I order another siege on Indus.

November 9, 1697 - Raipur falls to rebels.

December 4, 1697 - We have caputered Indus!

I send a peace envoy to the Mughals. I want Bikaner and Indus, but I cannot demand them both without creating a massive war because my reputation will fall. So, I can only demand one.

Now, you might think the correct move here is to take Bikaner. It's a cloth prvince adjacent to Delhi and only next to one Mughal prvince, thus allowsing some degree of safety.

However, Indus is very attractive. It's much more wealthy, and it is the only Mughal port. Cutting them off from the sea would be very valuable.

In addition to its wealth and srategic value, Indus provides two more benefits. Bikaner might fall to Punjab, which we can then annex someday.

And Indus is the farthest I want to extend westward. Indus and either Thar or Quetta makes a two province line that creates an attractive western boundary for Mataram. I can't imagine Mataram ever going past that boundary for the poor provinces out there. Indus is about as far as it goes.

Plus, in a later war, I can alway take Bikaner back, it was easy. Indus was the harder province to capture.

So, for us to draw trhe line against further expansion, I demand Indus and 100 ducats.

The Mughal Empire accepts

Indus:

114819 people here work the salt trade i the port of Indus. Currently experiencing nationalism, the people here are Sunni and of Gujarati culture. They send us 34 ducats and 33 to Kutch.

I order a governor placed here.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

A New Focus

For new maps of the India/Mughal area, copy and paste:
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January 9, 1698 - The rebels from Raipur have arrived in Bastar.

January 19, 1698 - Our cannon arrive in Raipur and initiate a siege.

February 6, 1698 - A small army of ours arrives in Bastar and attacks the rebels.

March 1, 1698 - I order a Chief Justice in Indus.

March 15, 1698 - We kill the rebels in Bastar and I move my army to Raipur.

I order colonists to Amour and a trader to Mogotcha. Both failed during the war.

June 1, 1698 - Ganges are revolting.

July 181698 - We set up a Trading Post in Mogotcha.

Normally, you cannot set up a colony in an area unless it is next to a full colony of yours alread (minimum 700 people) or next to a coast. However, Siberia is the exception to that.

And now that I have a link of Trading Posts goining into the Siberian Corridor, I am next to Kalar, a copper province. I order colonists to Kalar.

July 24, 1698 - We have founded a colony in Amour! I send in more colonists.

July 26, 1698 - We defeat the rebels in Ganges.

August 19, 1698 - We have recaptured Raipur. I order my infantry to Delhi.

November 18, 1698 - Amour has expanded and more colonists are dispatched.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Looking Northward

January 4, 1699 - We have founded a colony in Kalar! I dispatch colonists to the land of copper.

January 17, 1699 - I have asked for and received military access from Dai Viet and Taungu.


March 14, 1699 - Amour expands and more colonists are dispatched.

April 1, 1699 - We sign a Trade Agreement with Afghanistan.

May 10, 1699 - Singh's army ws just wiped out in Qandahar. Punjab may have lost it's general.

May 16, 1699 - Kalar expands. More colonists are sent in.

July 7, 1699 - Colonization to Amour has failed. There doesn't appear to be any native uprising.

August 1, 1699 - I send more colonists to Amour.

August 9, 1699 - China has inexplicably declared war upon us. Punjab joins war on our side.

I am not in a position to take any land. I have no clue what China hopes to gain from a war she cannot win. I order my calvary in Vanin into Bogorodsk, a Trading Post beside Vanin owned by China. I have 3 trasports in Amgound that I launch and head over to Vanin. I'll pick up some soldiers and convery them to Okhotsk - The other Cinese Trading Post. China has soldiers in both of these posts. They could burn me down just as easily.

August 21, 1699 - Our calvary arrives in Bogorodsk.

September 7, 1699 - We have defeatd the Chinese in Bogorodsk and have taken their Trading Post. I can burn it down at any minute. I'll wait until I have a Colonist, though.

October 4, 1699 - Our colonization attempt to Kalar has failed.

November 28, 1699 - Amour expands.

January 9, 1700 - Manchu has declared war upon us. Nippon joins them. Manchu I can understand - their province defected to us after all. But China I am still puzzled at.

Punjab joins us in war.

January 19 1700 - Our Inquisition to Perak has failed. The hereteics there are rebelling.

February 9, 1700 - Our troops arrive in Okhotsk and attack the Chinese stationed there.

I order Bogorodsk burned down. A trader is order to set up a Post here.

February 25, 1700 - Our attempt to convert the Buddhists in Irrawady has failed. People are revolting.

March 8, 1700 - I offer China peace for 250 ducats. They agree. We gained a rading Post, possibly, and I'm happy.

Now for Manchu/Nippon.

March 20, 1700 - I offer 400 ducats for peace with Manchu/Nippon. They accept.

Back at peace, with a 5 year window, at leas, to prepare for another war.

April 12, 1700 - We defeat the rebels in Perak. The rebels in Irrawady were defeated by the Chinese when they landed troops there.

June 14, 1700 - Our attempt to set up a Trading Post has failed. I send in more traders.

July 25, 1700 - Punjab offers a Royal Marriage to us. I accept. Punjab and the Mughals have agreed to peace terms, no land was exchanged.

August 17, 1700 - Xhosa has annexed Zulu.

September 1, 1700 - Afghanistan and the Mughal Empire have reached a white peace.

October 16, 1700 - We have set up a Trading Post in Bogorodsk.

Colonists are ordered to Amour.

Novemebr 3, 1700 - Major events are unfolding in Europe. Felipe V has risen ot the throne in Spain, he was elected emperor of the HRE.

December 12, 1700 - The drama in Europe continues as France enters into a Royal Marriage wihh Spain, Carlos II's decision to have Felipe V replace him is evetnually accepted by Austra, but England and the Netherlands choose to fight the sucession. Spain becomes the vassals of France. An amazing turn of events.

February 8, 1701 - Our colonization attempt in Amour has failed without incident.

March 1, 1701 - I order more colonists to Amour.

march 10, 1701 - I send a State Gift to Dai Viet and our relations are maxed.

April 18, 1701 - Chandigarh has fallen to rebels.

May 10, 1701 - Great News! Our Inquisition to Nelma is successful, and the Konfucians have converted to Hinduism.

June 25, 1701 - Amour expands. One more wave of colonists are sent out.

August 2, 1701 - Our Royal Marriage with Myanmar has expired.

September 1, 1701 - Our land technology has increased!

October 24, 1701 - Amour expands and the locals join us.

Amour:

1623 people trade furs here in Amour. It sits directly above the Manchu provinces of Sikhote, Viazemski, and Heilongjiang. They gies us 10 ducats annually and ship 8 to Kansai.

I order a Tax Collector here.

December 4, 1701 - I order colonists to Kalar.

A Missionary is sent to Irrawady.

Februiary 23, 1702 - The people of Tindore have built a fortress to protect their island city.

March 1, 1702 - The revolters in Qandahar have defected to Afghanistan. That cuts off another section of the Mughal realm from itself. Excellent.

April 13, 1702 - Kalar fails to expand.

May 4, 1702 - Our Inquisition attempt in Cambodia ahs failed and the people there are rebelling.

May 12, 1702 - We defeat the Cambodian rebels.

I order more colonists to Kalar.

September 21, 1702 - Kalar expands and more colonists are ordered in.

January 1, 1703 - Indus is revolting.

January 9, 1703 - The filthy rebels in Indus have been crushed.

February 1, 1703 - Rebels have captured the Mughal province of Quetta.

Kalar expands. I order more colonists to the mines.

May 5, 1703 - We have failed to convert the heretics in Gondwana and a revolt has occured.

June 9, 1703 - All Sunni rebels in Gondwana have been defeated.

I order another Missionary to Gondwana.

June 10, 1703 - Our colonization attempt to Kalar has failed. Additional colonists leave Bali harbor.

October 26, 1703 - Kalar expands. I order what will hopefully be the last wave of colonists to Kalar.

November 2, 1703 - We have a noew Monarch - Amangkurat III. This incarnation of the noble famil is not as gifted as his predecessors. He is average in diplomacy, poor at administration, and average at war.

January 1, 1703 - Indus is revolting.

January 14, 1703 - Punjab has an event. Guru Givind Singh installs Sikh Confederacy. He must have survived! They choose to go with conservatives ruling the council.

February 2, 1704 - They hold on, but the Indus rebels are finally crushed.

March 10, 1704 - Kalar expands and the natives join us in the mines.

Kalar:

1115 people work the Copper Mines in Kalar. Situated about 4 provinces into the Siberian Corridor, Kalar sends us 17 ducats and 12 to Shanghai.

I order a Governor in Kalar.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Years of Quiet. Mostly.

April 1, 1704 - The peasants in Koch are revolting. This is the first revolt in Koch - it's been awhile since we've taken it.

April 24, 1704 - The rebels in Koch are defeated.

May 2, 1704 - I send a trader to Kalakan, which probably won't take. Kalakan is east of Kalar. East of Kalakan is Buriat - a Gold Province!

I order a Tax Collector in Koch.

September 13, 1704 - We have established a Trading Post in Kalakan. I order a Trading Post to Buriat.

October 17, 1704 - I order a Missionary to Cambodia.

December 1, 1704 - Our Trade Technology has advanced and will we now get more income from merchants.

January 1, 1705 - A new Monarch has arisen - Pakubuwana I. Identical to Amangkurat III, though.

February 1, 1705 - The revolters in Chandigarh have defected to Punjab.

Our Trading Post to Buriat has failed. I dispatch another trader to the area.

February 21, 1705 - We have been given an Explorer! Tifni, our explorer, begins in Kalimantan. I order him to Kauai. I order a warship built in Kauai for when he arrives.

April 25, 1705 - I order colonists to Sofiisk and a trader to Ekimcan.

April 28, 1705 - Georgia is annexed by the Ottomans.

May 25, 1705 - China declares war on us again. Sigh.

I order my transports to Vanin to pick up soldiers to take to Okhotsk. We will drive the Chinese from this region.

June 16, 1705 - We have set up a Trading Post in Buriat.

I order settlers to both Buriant and Enkan, the two gold provinces. Hopefully, one will take.

August 1, 1705 - Denmark has declared her freedom from Poland.

August 24, 1705 - Sofiisk expands, but we have failed to set up a colony in Ekimcan.

September 1, 1705 - We arrive in Okhotsk.

September 23, 1705 - We have defeated teh Chinese in Okhotsk. I order the Trading Post burnt down and our own colonists are dispatched.

September 25, 1705 - I try to see if the Chinese are willing to talk. I offer 300 ducts. They reject my quite reasonable offer.

October 3, 1705 - We enter into a Trade Agreement with Punjab.

November 23, 1705 - Our colonization attempts to the gold provinces of Enkan and Buriat have both failed.

December 19, 1705 - I order a missionary to Raipur.

January 1, 1706 - Will the new year bring softness tho the hearts of the Chinese? I offer them 300 ducats for peace. They agree.

February 15, 1706 - Tifni has arrived in Kauai. I set him about exploring the area. I will be ordering more warships in Kauai as he explores. They will aid his explorations.

March 30, 1706 - Our colonization attempt at Okhotsk has failed. I send in more colonists.

September 1, 1706 - Indus are revolting.

September 20, 1706 - The rebels are trounced.

October 7, 1706 - We have founded a colony in Okhotsk!

I order more colonists to Sofiisk.

October 10, 1706 - I get another opportunity to convert to Islam. I laugh them off.

December 28, 1706 - We have discovered the California Gulf and with it - land! This must be the Americas we have heard about.

February 1, 1707 - The revolters in Quetta have defected to Afghanistan.

February 5, 1707 - Our colonizaztion attempt to Sofiisk has failed. I order more colonists to follow.

February 8, 1707 - China has declared war on Dai Viet. Our vassals! Unfortunately, I cannot declare war on China to assist them for several years, due to our peace treaty. Well, I could. But to do so would result is such a huge loss of stability that our realm would erupt in a paroxym of rebellion.

February 26, 1707 - While sailing back to Kauai to rest, ouyr explorer has discovered Oahu, the fornt half of the Hawaiin isles. Oahu has 6000 extremely hostile natives and sugar. It is or goal to control all of oceania, so I will start building soldiers on Kauai as soon as the current warship is complete.

March 15, 1707 - The Mughals have The Succession Crisis of 1707. They have chosen to support the rightful heir.

Rebels currently control Sindh, Mekran, Tadjikistan and Herat in the Mughal Empire. That's four province already owned by rebels out of eleven remaining provinces. The Mughals are crumbling.

June 11, 1707 - Our colonization attempt to Sofiisk has failed. More are en route.

June 21, 1707 - We have discovered the Coast of California.

October 20, 1707 - Sofiisk fails again. I feel like we have another Kerala here. A colony that seems easy to settle, but is not so. I order more colonists to Sofiisk, although I probably shouldn't. We supposedly have a 2/3 chance of settling here.

January 3, 1708 - I order a governor in Malwa.

February 18,. 1708 - Sofiisk expands and more colonists are sent.

February 28, 1708 - Assam canceled her vassalization with Tibet.

April 1, 1708 - Our naval technology has increased and we can now build transports.

June 10, 1708 - I send Punjab a State Gift and our relations have maxed.

July 1, 1708 - The revolters of Sindh have defected Gujurat.

October 27, 1708 - Sofiisk expands. Another wave of colonists embark upon a journey to the north.

January 10, 1709 - Our soldiers have arrived in Oahu and are attcked by the natives.

January 26, 1709 - We defeatt the natives, but more are still there. I order my men to search them out and attack them.

February 1, 1709 - We have wiped out the native population from Oahu.

I order colonists to the island.

February 26, 1709 - Sofiisk expands. Hopefully, this last wave of colonists right now will bring the colony to a full province.

April 3, 1709 - China has taken three provinces from Dai Viet, leaving just Hanoi and Mandalay.

April 26, 1709 - Reformation of the Navy leads to increased investments in naval technology.

May 30, 1709 - I order a Missionary to Perak.

June 26, 1709 - Our conversaion attempt in Irrawady has failed and the people there are revolting.

June 28, 1709 - Sofiisk has expanded, and with the natives, has become a full province.

Sofiisk:

Sitting beside the Manchu province of Sikhote, the forst of Sofiisk makes a ideal place to export naval supplies. The 1653 people here send us 9 ducats and ship 3 to Kansai.

I order a Tax Collector here.

I also order a Tax Collector to Kalar while I am thinking about it.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Continued Expansion and Exploration

July 14, 1709 - The heretic rebels in Irrawady are wiped out.

September 14, 1709 - Our colonization to Oahu has failed. I dispatch more colonists to the Hawaiin islands.

September 19, 1709 - While saling along the coast, our explorer has found Sacramento. It is hte first land in the Americas that we have fully discovered. Currently a Spanish Trading Post.

November 28, 1709 - I offer Punjab vassalization. They accept.

A Hindu vassal for once. It's been awhile.

We enter into a Royal Marriage with Afghanistan.

January 1, 1710 - We send a Missionary to Irrawady.

January 4, 1710 - Annam cancels her vassalization with Vientiane.

March 14, 1710 - Orissa throws off the Mughal shackles and cancels her vassalization!

I order Orissa a Royal Marriage.

April 14, 1710 - I offer Orissa a State Gift. Our relations improve, but not as much as I'd like. I think our Monarch's poor diplomatic skills hurt us here.

August 1, 1710 - Ganges is revolting.

Our land military technology has risen to renaissance.

August 5, 1710 - Our explorer has entered the Gulf of Alaska. While there, we have discovered the Yukon. We are greatly lauded for discovering Alaska first(5 victory points).

And Yukon is a gold province!

Despite the low chnace of it taking, I order colonists to Yukon. Getting a port in the new world, even one as norerly as Yukon would be a great benefit.

December 21, 1710 - We have founded a colony in Oahu! I order more colonists in.

January 1, 1710 - Koch is revolting.

January 9, 1711 - We defeat the rewbels in Ganges.

March 2, 1711 - We defeat the rebels in Koch.

June 15, 1711 - Oahu expands. I issue more colonists for the islands.

July 12, 1711 - Our colonization attempt in Yukon has failed. I send in more colonists.

August 8, 1711 - I send another State Gift to Orissa. Our relations improve, but, again, it is not as much as I would have hoped.

October 14, 1711 - Our Inquisition in Gondwana has failed and another revolt is occuring.

November 11, 1711 - The heretics are defeated.

December 7, 1711 - Oahu expands. I ship out more settlers.

February 27, 1712 - The Mughal Empire had the Sucession Crisis of 1712. They chose to let them fight it out.

March 20, 1712 - We have discoverd a group of islands named the Aleutes. We will need to bring a conquistador here later.

May 29, 1712 - Oahu expands and more colonists are sent.

June 27, 1712 - I order a governor built in Bale.

June 30, 1712 - Another colonization attempt to Yukon has failed. I order more colonists to the frosty land.

November 22, 1712 - Oahu expands and more colonists are dispatched.

April 6, 1713 - A Monoply Company if formed. We gain 100 ducats.

April 11, 1713 - While sailing along the coast, our explorer has discovered the province of Atlixco, which is the capital of Zapotec - out first American contact!

We enter into Trade Agreement with Zapotec.

May 16, 1713 - Our colonization attempt to Oahu has failed. I sned in more colonists.

June 12, 1713 - We have founded a colony in Yukon! I dispatch more colonists to the far flung colony.

July 1, 1713 - Indus are revolting.

August 1, 1713 - China has again declared war upon us. Punjab joins us.

I order my SE Asia army into Bago - currently owned by China and taken from Dai Viet.

August 6, 1713 - We have crushed the rebels in Indus.

October 20, 1713 - Our troops arrive in Bago. I leave behind a cover force and head into China.

November 1, 1713 - With battle about to be enjoined I ask China if they really want to do this. I send a diplomat with the directions to several hundred ducats if they want peace.

They decline.

November 9, 1713 - Oahu expands. Another colonist is en route.

January 1, 1714 - I have ordered my army back to Irrawady. I'll let China attck me first, then, if possible, strike behind her back.

I send a Missionary to Gondwana.

February 9, 1714 - While sailing past Yukon, we have discoverd another unclaimed province, Sitka, just below Yukon.

March 4, 1714 - Our colonization to Yukon has failed.

April 12, 1714 - Like old times, our army has landed on Taiwan. Battle begins.

April 27, 1714 - We defeat the forces in Taiwan and the siege has begun.

May 5, 1714 - Our colonization attempt to Oahu has failed. More settlers launch from Bali harbor bound for the lovely islands.

May 30, 1714 - China has chosen an odd place to strike at me. Indus, where our largest army is stationed.

June 5, 1714 - China is defeated in Indus.

August 1, 1714 - China is assaulting Indus again. We crush them in days.

August 16, 1714 - Another assault in Indus. This one is a bit more serious.

August 21, 1714 - I order our forces to asasult Taiwan.

August 23, 1714 - We have defeated the Chinese in Indus. Again.

September 1, 1714 - Amazingly, our army in Indus is again under attack from the Chinese.

September 8, 1714 - We have defeated the Chines in Indus.

September 10, 1714 - Our explorer has discovered the island of Kitimat off the Alaskan coast. I order some colonists to Yukon.

September 16, 1714 - I am offered an opportunity to Build a Great Palace. I decline, we do not have the funds.

September 18, 1714 - Our assault has failed.

September 27, 1714 - Unbelievably, we are again attacked in Indus.

October 1, 1714 - We defeat the Chinese in Indus.

October 29, 1714 - Oahu expands and is now a small city. I'll take a look at it later.

I do order a Tax Collector there.

December 24, 1714 - Reinforcements have arrived in Taiwan. I order another assault.

December 30, 1714 - Our Inquisition to Cambodia has failed. Rebellion is occuring.

January 19, 1715 - We have captured Taiwan.

January 21, 1715 - We eliminate the heretics in Cambodia who were rebelling.

I order 21000 infantry into Bago. It's time for the final push.

January 25, 1715 - Additional Chinese have arrived in Bago. There are now over 56000 men there. I order my troops to stop moving to Bago.

That's a lot of troops. I decide to demand Taiwan from the Chinese for peace.

They accept our offer.


Taiwan:

An island port of the coast of China, Taiwan has 2596 people who are of Han culture and Konfucian. Currently experiencing nationalism, the people here work Chinaware and send us 17 ducats while shipping 31 to Shanghai in trade. Taiwan has a level 3 fortress.

I order a governor placed in Taiwan.


Oahu:

Made a full city during our war with China, Oahu is the eastern half of the Hawaiin islands. The 719 people here export sugar and send us 23 ducats while 26 ducats in trade are created in Holland.

Oahu is currently building a Tax Collector.


We are now two more provinces closer to having all of Oceania. If Taiwan counts as Oceania. I'm not sure. I'll count it, though.

-Anxiey

[Abe Sargent]

Four Years of Freedom

January 25, 1715 - Both Kitimat and Tika have very hostile natives, so I'll pass them by for now and head back up the nrothern area above Manchu.

I order colonists to Nerchiinsk. Most of the tax value in this region is low 1 or 2. Nerchiinsk, however, is three. Still low, but better then other options.

May 2, 1715 - I send a Missionary to Taiwan.

May 24, 1715 - I offer a State Gift to Orissa. Our relations are maxed.

June 2, 1715 - Our colonization attempt to the Yukon has failed. I dispatch more colonists.

June 7, 1715 - I order walls built in Amour and Sofiisk.

June 12, 1715 - Our attempt to found a colony in Nerchiinsk has failed.

July 1, 1715 - Taiwan is rebelling.

July 10, 1715 - The Taiwanese rebels are crushed.

September 11, 1715 - Our Royal Marriage with Vijaynagar has expired.

December 1, 1715 - While sailing, we have discoverd a province of the Aztecs which, in turn, has led to us discovering the Aztec Empire and opening up diplomatic relations with them.

We enter into a Trade Agreement with the Aztecs. Since their capital is Tenochititlan, a Center of Trade, I go back and check my Hawaiian, Tahitian, Viti Levu, and Yukon provinces to see if they are now sending trade to Tenochititlan.

January 2, 1716 - Our provinces in the area are still sending their trade to Holland or Anglia or Andelusia or Samar. Only Samar makes sense. The others should be sending trade to Tenochititlan now that it's been discovered.

February 27, 1716 - Yukon expands. I order more colonists there.

I am loading up our fleet in Hawaii then taking them to Kitimat and Sitka to remove the natives there.

July 10, 1716 - Our army arrives in the island of Kitimat and starts attacking the natives.

August 1, 1716 - All natives in the island are eliminated. I order colonists in.

October 25, 1716 - Our troops have arrives in Sitka and are under attack form the natives.

November 2, 1716 - The native forces in Sitka have been eliminated. I order a Trading Post set up.

November 25, 1716 - Yukon fails to expands.

December 7, 1716 - I order more colonists to Yukon.

January 1, 1717 - I begin to search the realm for my replacement.

January 27, 171 - Reformation of the navy yeilds increased investments in technology.

February 23, 1717 - Tifni has died. He discoverd much and his passing will be felt throughout the land.

March 25, 1717 - Another Inquisition attempt in Raipur has failed and the people there have revolted.

May 14, 1717 - Heretic rebels in Raipur have been destroyed.

June 30, 1717 - We have founded a colony in Kitimat!

July 20, 1717 - We have established a Trading Post in Sitka.

August 29, 1717 - Yukon expands and more colonists set sail for the gold mines.

November 1, 1717 - Our naval technology increased.

November 30, 1717 - Colonial Dynamism has occured. We have gained a Conquistador in Palakimedi and three groups of colonists have joined us.

January 1, 1718 - I order colonists to Kitimat and Nerchiinsk.

I order a Goods Manufactory built in Surabaja.

May 17, 1718 - We have founded a colony in Nerchiinsk! I order in more colonists.

May 22, 1718 - Yukon expands. More colonists are dispatched.

June 1, 1718 - Our military technology has increased - our troops are now armed with muskets.

September 15, 1718 - Our colonization effort to Kitimat has failed.

September 18, 1718 - Our colonization attempt to Nerchiinsk has failed. I issue more colonists.

November 30, 1718 - My sucessor has been found and I will abdicate on December 30.

December 30, 1718 - An old man, I am stepping down for my sucessor. Age has crept up upon me. I have every confidence in Mataram's new Regent.

-Anxiety

End of Chapter Thirteen

[Abe Sargent]

The Regency of Jerton Tavatja

Atahari I: January 1, 1419 - April 17, 1438
Kasuri: April 17, 1438 - January 10, 1470
Atahari II: January 10, 1470 - May 3, 1477
Sanjay: May 3, 1477 - January 11, 1508
Natarajan: January 11, 1508 - July 3, 1541
Atahari V: July 3, 1541 - September 28, 1541
Prabajavarnesti: October 1, 1541 - November 5, 1588
Saterjlan: November 5, 1588 - October 23, 1601
Janlanava: October 23, 1601 - July 10, 1636
Saterjlan: July 10, 1636 - July 21, 1642
Xang Jai: July 21, 1642 - December 28, 1680
Kaeoki: December 28, 1680 - December 30, 1718
Jerton Tavatja: December 30, 1718 - ???

My name is Jerton. My family were among those sent to settle East Africa. As they blended into the area, they gave me a name from a local. I am full blooded Indonesian, originally from Brunei.

I am taking over the Regency on the eve of its 300 year anniversary. Imagine. 300 years ago Mataram was a tiny little country in the Indies. They had yet to be united, colonized. India was a nation of splintered and warring states. Malaysia and SE Asia was a mass of small and bitter nations. Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea were unknown to the world. Kamchatka, Alaska, Hawaii, Tahiti, the Siberian Corridor, Fiji. We have gone places no one else has entered. Our seed is from Inhambane, our eastern most province, all the way to Yukon, our westernmost province.

We have come so far.

Here are my goals for Mataram. These are not goals like my predecessors, however. They each had goals for their own tenure. Or maybe for the short/middle term.

These are the borders of Mataram's glory. They are what we shall be content with.

1). Have the entire Hindu realm under Mataram's flag. Bengal still has Hindus under Sunni subjectation. That will end. Vijaynagar, Orissa, Punjab, Jodhpur and Gujarat must be made to see that Mataram is the proper place for Hindus. Those who do not agree with us politically and rally behind our flag will do so by force, if need be.

2). Close our borders by consolidating all territory currently within them. We have North and South India, but we are cut off by Vijaynagar. We must take Vijaynagar. Likewise, our provinces of Santal, Koch, and Ganges are cut off from Irrawady and SE Asia by Arakan. Arakan, therefore, must also fall. From Indus, we must take the teo Mughal provinces of Thar and Bikaner. From there, everything inside the lines drawn by Mataram's exterior borders must be consolidated under Matarami rule. That is, all of India.

3). Extend our SE Asian provinces. This is not a high priority, but we must conquer all of SE Asia so that we can properly convert them away from Buddhism and to Hinduism.

4). Convert all non-Hindu provinces in Mataram.

5). If at war with China again, look to capture the islands of Hainan, off the China shore, or Ezochi, above Nippon and captured from them ages ago. Or Kansai, the Nipponese province controlled by China these long years.

6). Continue to expand colonially in the area I am now naming "The Northern Reaches." We have been referring to it as the Siberian Corridor, Kamchatka, and the area above Machu, combined. Now, we will refer to it as The Northern Reaches. We are the only powere there, so this is only a matter of time before we have it all under Mataram's control.

7). If an opportunity invites itself, expand in East Africa. If we happen to get into a war with a European power, for example, then we will take their Trading Posts/Colonies in East Africa. War and the annexation of Zimbabwe also is an interesting possibility.

As I have said before, these are not the goals for my lifetime, but are the new goals for all of Mataram Eternal. I will be happy should we fulfill just one in my lifetime.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Mataram: An Analysis

January 1, 1719 - The people are celebratig today as a holiday and there are festivities across the empire.

To commerate this occasion, I thought I'd take a look at where Mataram is now. It will also give me a handle on where we still need to go.


Victory:

We currently lead all nations across the world in victory achievements. This is based on explorations, economy, conquests, diplomacy, establishments and missions.


We have 1288 ducats in the treasury, 6 each of merchants, diplomats, and missionaries in storage. Plus 3 sets of colonists.

Our stability is maxed, and we can build up to 42000 soliders, right now.

Our military technology is level 14 nad our naval technology is 5. We are catching up to most countries around us.


Provinces, by tax revenue, minimum 12 ducats:

Bangkok, 16.2
Mysore, 15.3
Jakarta, 14.4
Bombay, 13.2
Palakimedi, 13.2
Colombo, 13.2
Delhi, 12.6
Malwa, 12.6
Maharashtra, 12.6
Goa, 12
Bandung, 12
Surabaja, 12
Yarra, 12


Provinces, by production income, minimum 19 ducats:

Wewak, 42
Jakarta, 24.2
Mysore, 24.2
Indus, 22.35
Bastar, 22.35
Ganges, 21.24
Malacca, 21.24
Delhi, 21.24
Nelma, 20.50
Brunei, 19.64
Makassar, 19.64
Maharashtra, 19.64
Mindoro, 19.27
Colombo, 19.27

Manpower, minimum 1.5

Hyderabad, 2.5
Delhi, 2.5
Mysore, 2.5
Surabaja, 2
Bali, 2
Bandung, 1.5
Flores, 1.5
Salabanka, 1.5
Sabah, 1.5
Bandjarmasin, 1.5
Jakarta, 1.5


Provinces by population, minimum 100000:

Ganges, 420330
Malacca, 380435
Delhi, 338079
Mysore, 321677
Hyderabad, 251930
Koch, 156218
Johor, 155520
Berhampur, 154787
Bundelkhand, 153864
Indus, 138650
Maharashtra, 137803
Bastar, 117072
Santal, 108435
Khandesh, 107741
Perak, 100248


Top 10 Ex-colonies by population:

Bandung, 80043
Selatan, 62870
Pondicherry, 46506
Salabanka, 45182
Palembang, 44220
Bandjarmasin, 42367
Manado, 32766
Jambi, 29417
Flores, 28259
Trivandrum, 24640


Exports, by full provinces, discouting Trading Posts and colonies:

Spice: 27
Fish: 13
Chinaware: 7
Cotton: 7
Wool:6
Sugar: 6
Naval Supplies: 6
Grain: 6
Coffee: 4
Slaves: 3
Furs: 3
Tea: 2
Copper: 2
Iron: 2
Ivory: 2
Salt: 1
Gold: 1
Cloth: 1

Mataram is the World's Largest Producer of Cotton, Spice and Coffee, as before. Mataram has also become the leading producer of Naval Supplies and Tea.


Exports, by tax revenue:

Spices, 813.9
Chinaware, 254
Sugar, 134
Coffee, 109.1
Cotton, 74.5
Fish, 68.4
Furs, 43
Tea, 38.8
Ivory, 37
Copper, 33.9
Iron, 27.4
Salt, 25
Naval Supplies, 22.8
Slaves: 17.6
Grain, 14.8
Wool, 13.9
Cloth, 9.5
Gold: 0 (Gold does not give Tax Revenue)

Exports, by trade revenue:

Spices, 418.2
Chinaware, 322.5
Fish, 62.6
Coffee, 60.2
Slaves, 52.9
Ivory, 50.5
Tea, 45
Grain, 44.3
Sugar, 42.7
Iron, 33.5
Cloth, 32.6
Furs: 30.8
Cotton, 29.6
Copper, 28
Salt, 27.7
Wool: 24.7
Naval Supplies, 13.3
Gold: 0 (Gold does not five trade income)


Value of Export on Trade Market, worldwide (not linked to Mataram):


Very High:

Chinaware
Sugar


High:

Coffee
Spices
Cotton
Ivory
Copper
Tea
Iron
Salt
Wine (Wine is the only major export we do not have in Mataram. Please note, there are no Wine provinces in Asia.)

Medium:

Cloth
Slaves


Low:

Fish
Naval Supplies


Very Low:

Wool
Grain
Furs


None:

Gold (Gold is not traded)


Top 10 Centers of Trade Worldide, by Ducats Traded:

Ganges, 830.1
Malacca, 786.43
Isfahan, 691.11
Manhattan, 642.37
Guangzhou, 582.92
Kutch, 562.84
Ile de France, 548.57
Thrace, 544.7
Altar, 494.73
Andalusia, 490.85


Samar is number 12 with 487.84 ducats traded.

So we have the top 2 CoTs in the world, plus number 12.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

New Areas of Control and New Alliances

January 25, 1719 - Nerchiinsk expanded. More colonists are sent.

February 1, 1719 - A new Monarch, Amangkurat IV, has taken the throne. He is average in every skill area.

February 13, 1719 - Yukon expands. More colonists are en route.

March 19, 1719 - Our Conquistador sets out from Kalar - the easternmost provinces in the Siberian Corridor, to explore the rest of the area.

June 3, 1719 - Nerchiinsk expands. I issue orders for more colonists to set sail.

June 17, 1719 - Our Inquisition attempt in Perak has failed and the people there are revolting.

July 4, 1719 - The Sunni revolters in Perak have been extinguished.

September 19, 1719 - We have discovered Ob.

October 9, 1719 - Nerchiinsk has again expanded. Additional settlers embark on a journey to the north.

October 27, 1719 - We have discovered Tomsk.

November 8, 1719 - Yukon expands and we have a new colony with the natives increasing it.

Yukon:

The most northeasterly province in North America, Yukon works the gold mines. 2111 inhabitants here send us 45 ducats annually and no trade is generated due to the nature of gold.

I order Walls built in Yukon.

November 11, 1719 - England declines a Trade Agreement.

November 29, 1719 - We have discovered Barabinsk.

December 17, 1719 - An Exceptional Year has occured and we have gained 300 ducats.

With that money, I send Missionaries to Cambodia and Raipur.

Each Missionary actually costs 500-1000 ducats, but I had the money for the first Missionary already.

January 9, 1720 - We have discovered Demianka.

February 9, 1720 - Nerchiinsk expands and one last wave of colonists leave Bali's shores.

February 11, 1720 - We have discovered Altai.

March 29, 1720 - We have discovered Novosibirsk.

May 2, 1720 - We have discoverd Nura. Nura has been colonized by Russia.

June 11, 1720 - Nerchiinsk has expanded and the natives have adopted our way of life

Nerchiinsk:

2116 people work the Fur trade here in the forests of Nerchiinsk. East of Nagorje and at the mouth of the Siberian Corridor, the hardy people here send us 12 ducats while shipping 8 to Shanghai.

I order a Tax Collector placed here.

June 27, 1720 - We have discovred Irtych.

July 23, 1720 - An attempt to convert the hethens in Irrawady has failed and they are revolting.

July 25, 1720 - The Mughal Empire has the event The Collapse of the Mughal Empire. They choose to attempt to reclaim control.

July 26, 1720 - I send Punjab a State Gift that maximizes our relations.

August 2, 1720 - We have discovered Semipalatinsk.

August 9, 1720 - We have eliminated the rebel scum in Irrawady.

September 9, 1720 - We have discovered Tchany.

September 10, 1720 - I offer Punjab annexation into the greater Hindu realm. They have accepted.

This is great on so many levels. Now, we are free of the Punjab alliance and can start having control of our alliance again. And, we now have the two Hindu Sikh provinces.


Chandigarh:

The province of Chandigarh is north of Delhi and east of Panjab. The people here are of Sikh cuture and are Hundi. The man export is cloth. The 94043 people here are currently experiencing nationalism. Chandigarh sends us 25 ducats annually and 12 to Kutch.

I order a Governor in Chandigarh.


Panjab:

Identical to Chandigarh in many ways. Both are Sikh, Hindu, work cloth, need a governor, and are experiencing nationalism. Panjab is west of Chandigarh, north of Delhi, and east of the two Mughal provinces of Bikaner and Thar. The people here send us 24 ducats annually and send 11 to Kutch in trade.

I order a governor here as well.


I turn right around and create an Alliance with Orissa.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Again at War

October 11, 1720 - We have discovered Omsk.

October 15, 1720 - I send a State Gift to Taungu. Our relations improve tremendously.

November 28, 1720 - China has declared war upon me. Annam and Vientiane were in an alliance with China. Both join China.

I do not call upon Orissa for aid.

November 29, 1720 - We have discovered Nefedova.

Since I am at war with three powers, I decide to look to see what provinces I want.

Veintiane has a nice province - Da Nang, thei capital. I order my forces to Annam's two province country. I want to capture both of their provinces, then force-vassalize them.

The only province of value in Vientiane is Lao Cai, a Tea province adjacent to China. However, it is so far away, that I can hardly see myself taking it. Nor would it be in Mataram's interests to do so.

That means that there is noting in Vientiane that I want, and nothing in Annam that I can take this go around.

What can China offer me? As I mentioned before, the islnds of Hainan and Ezochi are nice. They are easy to defend, unlike most Chinese provinces which would be near a major outlet of Chinese soldiers. However, both are relatively poor islands.

Another option is to assault Kansai in Nippon. It is owned by China, plus it's a wealthy Center of Trade. Taking it would make us the bane of Nippon. But it is wealthy.

For now, I order soldiers built and fleets moved.

November 29, 1720 - We have discovered Nefedova, but are attacked by the natives. I order my men to kill the natives and keep moving.

January 10, 1721 - We have discovered Demjanskoje.

February 4, 1721 - The first battle has begun. Our fleet beside Vanin is under attack by the Chinese.

February 8, 1721 - We turn away the Chnese warships.

February 15, 1721 - 29600 infantry and 8900 calvary of ours have arrived in the Annam capital of Da Nang where 16000 Annamese troops immediately attack us.

February 28, 1721 - We have discovreed Mansijisk.

March 21, 1721 - We defeat Annam in Da Nang. I order our trrops to assault the fortress.

April 20, 1721 - We have captured Da Nang!

April 22, 1721 - Vientiane has offered us a white peace. I have nothing to gain from war with Vientiane, so I agree.

May 4, 1721 - We have discovered Sergino and the natives there are attacking us. I order a retreat.

May 6, 1721 - Annam's remaining forces have attacked us in Da Nang.

May 13, 1721 - We defeat the Annam forces.

May 19, 1721 - China is attacking us in Santal.

May 22, 1721 - More Chinese forces have unloaded into Santal.

June 9, 1721 - China has decided to assault Indus again. And with forces - 24000 Chinese troops have landed here.

June 16, 1721 - We have eliminated the Chinese in Santal.

June 18, 1721 - Annam offers us peace and some gold. I laugh.

June 23, 1721 - The Chinese in Indus have been destroyed.

July 1, 1721 - Chinese forces have arrived in Irrawady. I have forces in Kwai ready to strike if they should assault Irrawady.

August 8, 1721 - Our forces have arrived in Da Lat, the other Annam province.

August 21, 1721 - We mop up Annam forces in Da Lat and I order an assault.

September 14, 1721 - Our assault on Da Lat fails and I order more infantry to the province.

We have won several skirmishes in Indus, Santal, and the Taiwan Strait.

October 4, 1721 - China offers us peace for 220 ducats, which I would gladly take expect we have yet to capture Da Lat.

November 7, 1721 - 22000 morre soldiers arrive in Da lat and I order another assault on the fortress.

December 13, 1721 - Despite 4:1 odds, our assault has failed.

January 1, 1722 - The peasants of Panjab are revolting.

January 25, 1722 - England offers us a tarde Agreement. I take it.

February 5, 1722 - The rebels in Panjab have been turned away.

March 10, 1722 - I order another assault in Da Lat.

April 5, 1722 - We have taken Da Nat. Excellent. I dispatch a diplomat to Annam demanding vassalization.

Annam is forced to accaept.

I send an offer of white peace to China but they have declined.

April 22, 1722 - China has defeated by armies in Nelma and they have begun besieging the province.

May 24, 1722 - I send out colonists to Enkan, Buriat and Kolyma to see if any take. They are the Gold and Copper province in the Northern Reaches where we have Trading Posts.

June 1, 1722 - Our land technology has increased.

September 1, 1722 - Taiwan is rebelling.

September 19, 1722 - I catch 150 Chinese cannon in Irrawady. Battle begins.

October 10, 1722 - Rebels in Taiwan are defeated.

October 11, 1722 - Chinese forces in Irrawady are defeated and retreat back to Bago.

November 12, 1722 - We have founded a colony in Kolyma! Eknan and Buriat colonization attempts have failed, however. I order colonists to Kolyma.

January 1, 1723 - China again rejects our offer of a white peace. Fine, then I'll take land. I order my forces into Bago.

January 27, 1723 - Our 46000 men arrive in Bago and attack the 36000 Chinese stationed there. Bloody battle begins.

February 1, 1723 - Losing the battle, China offers us 300 ducats for peaec. I take their money.

Ajeh are rebelling.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Continuing Consolidation

March 27, 1723 - We have discovered the Alutes. Our conquistador was ferried to the new world during the war. My men kill the 100 or so natives in the islands. I order a Trading Post set up in the isles.

April 18, 1723 - Colonists bound for Kolyma have failed to expand oujr colony there. I send more competant colonists.

August 22, 1723 - I send a State Gift to Orissa. Our relations are maximized.

September 6, 1723 - I send colonists to Sitka.

September 18, 1723 - Kolyman expansion has again failed. I ship out more good colonists after bad.

October 1, 1723 - Panjab is rebelling.

November 4, 1723 - The Panjabi rebels are crushed.

November 10, 1723 - The Bengal/Arakan/Vijaynagar alliance has ended. I want to take all three of the countries. I am perfectly suited for war in Arakan right now, although Bengal would probably join the fight.

I decide to get Vijaynagar back in that alliance. So I won't do anything.

Yet.

November 25, 1723 - We have sucessfully set up a Trading Post in the Alutes.

November 30, 1723 - We have found Nehalem, a Center of Trade run by the English. I send in merchants.

January 1, 1724 - Since we have discovered it, the following provinces of ours now trade at Nahalem - Tahiti, Oahu, Kauai, Yukon, Alutes, Kitimat, and Sitka.

February 11, 1724 - We have defeated the Ajeh rebels.

February 26, 1724 - Colonization to Kolyma has again failed. I send in more colonists.

March 18, 1724 - Orissa has accepted our offer of vassalization.

I send Dai Viet a State Gift which improves our relations drastically.

May 21, 1724 - I send a Missionary to Irrawady.

June 27, 1724 - We have founded a colony in Sitka!

July 28, 1724 - Kolyma expands and more colonists are dispatched to the copper mines.

January 1, 1725 - Kolyma expands again and additional settlers are shipped out.

January 19, 1725 - I order a Goods Manufactory built in Bandung.

January 26, 1725 - A Diplomatic Move has increased our relations with Zimbabwe and given us a diplomat.

May 6, 1725 - Our Inquisition in Gondwana has failed and the Sunnis there are rebelling.

June 1, 1725 - Kolyman fails to expand and more colonists are dispatched with haste.

July 17, 1725 - We have destroyed the rebels in Gondwana.

September 1, 1725 - Panjab are revolting.

October 2, 1725 - We defeat the rebels in Panjab.

October 19, 1725 - I decline to Sell Offices in Timor.

November 1, 1725 - Chandigarh are rebelling.

November 4, 1725 - Kolyma again expands. I issue more colonists to the mountainous colony.

November 22, 1725 - Rebels in Chandigarh have been erased.

December 1, 1725 - Our Inquisition to Taiwan has failed and the people there are revolting.

Panjab is rebelling as well.

December 9, 1725 - The Taiwanese rebels are defeated.

I send Annam a State Gift. Our relations improve significantly.

December 20, 1725 - Panjabi Rebels have been crushed.

January 1, 1726 - Mataram has a new Monarch - Pakubuwana II. Poor in diplomacy and administarion and average at war, I hope this Monarch's term is quick indeed.

I send a Missionary to Taiwan.

January 14, 1726 - Another major turn of events has occured in Europe. The Kurland Sucession of 1726. Russia, Sweden, Courland itself, and Poland all are involved. Poland has chosen to back down, Sweden has chosen to defend their claims and Russia has chosen to prepare to grab Kurland.

Interesting.

April 6, 1726 - Kolyma expands. Another wave of colonists are sent forth.

May 2, 1726 - I send another State Gift to Annam, but our relations only improve a little.

June 1, 1726 = Our land technology has advanced again.

September 9, 1726 - Kolyma expands and with native additions, becomes a full province.

Kolyma:

A mountainous province along the upper coast of the Northern Reaches, Kolyma has copper mines that the 1121 people of the village work, sending us 17 ducat while shipping 14 to Kansai in trade.

I order a Governor here.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

More Politics and Expansions

October 1, 1726 - Chandigarh revolts.

October 12 1726 - I send colonists to Amgoun to expand our colony in that port.

October 27, 1726 - Rebels in the Sikh provinces are defeated.

January 19, 1727 - Our Goods Manufactory in Bandung is completed.

February 10, 1727 - Amgoun expands and more colonists are en route.

February 21, 1727 - I order a Trading Post set up in Baladok.

June 1, 1727 - Chandigarh is rebelling.

June 17, 1727 - Amgoun's expansion is halted by colonists who couldn't find their way. I order more colonists sent.

July 3, 1727 - We fail to set up a Trading Post in Baladok.

July 6, 1727 - We defeat the rebels in Chandigarh.

October 20, 1727 - Our colinzation attempt to Amgoun has failed. I sed more colonists.

Janaury 1, 1728 - I order colonists to Zambezia. They are about to lose colony status.

I also order a governor in Zambezia, Inhambane, Niassa and Mtawa. Since a governor raises population growth bvy 1%, he will cut in half the amount of dilapidation in our African colonies.

February 28, 1728 - Our Inquisition to Cambodia has failed. The Buddhists there are revolting. I order another Missionary to Cambodia.

March 1, 1728 - Our naval technology has advanced.

March 5, 1728 - Amgoun expands and more settlers are shiiped out.

March 21, 1728 - The heretics in Cambodia are crushed.

May 25, 1728 - Zambezia expands.

June 2, 1728 - I send a State Gift to Annam. Our relations are close to maxed.

July 6, 1728 - I offer a State Gift to Dai Viet. Our relations are also close to max.

July 18, 1728 - Amgoun expands again. I dispatch more colonists.

October 9, 1728 - Our Monarc appoints an excellent Minister of his affairs. For the next year, each of the Monarch's skills will be much better.

November 1, 1728 - Chandigarh is rebelling.

Decemebr 1, 1728 - Amgoun fails to expand and additional colonists are issued.

March 19, 1729 - I send a State Gift to Assam. Our relations improve enormously.

April 5, 1729 - Our attempt to convert the Sunnis in Raipur has failed and rebels have begun sieging the city. I order another Missionary sent to Raipur.

April 21, 1729 - Colonization to Amgoun has again failed.

April 24, 1729 - I offer another State Gift to Assam. Our relations barely improve.

May 25, 1729 - I offer yet another gift to Assam. Our relations are maxed and improve tremendously.

June 1, 1729 - Additional colonists are dispatched to Amgoun.

June 3, 1729 - We defeat the heretics in Raipur.

October 8, 1729 - Amgoun expands. Additional colonists are en route.

December 1, 1729 - Our Conquistador has died.

February 13, 1730 - Amgoun expands and the native join our colony to create a full province.

Amgoun:

Our commonly used port, Amgoun is the first port in the Northern Reaches, past Nelma, Vanin and Bogorodsk. Above Sofiisk and east of Khretset and Tchumkan. The 1695 citizens of Amgoun export furs, like much of the area. The people send us 9 ducats and 8 are created in Kansai's Center of Trade.

I order walls built here.


November 8, 1730 - Assam and Mataram enter into a Royal Marriage.

May 1, 1731 - One of our nobles has been assassinated! Our stability decreases.

June 1, 1731 - There appear to be several richer provinces deeper into the Siberian Corridor. I'll try nd put some Trading Posts down and move back there.

I send a trader to Selenga.

October 12, 1731 - We have established a Trading Post in Selenga.

I order a trader to Irkutsk.

December 3, 1731 - Austria has won a war with England that has resulted in several colonial possession going over to Austian coltrol. That includes Olympia, whic his very close to our Alaskan provinces.

January 1, 1732 - Our stability increased.

January 21, 1732 - I order a Goods Manufactory built in Malwa.

February 26, 1732 - We have established a Trading Post in Irkutsk. I order a trader to Tannu Ola.

May 1, 1732 - Panjab are revolting.

May 11, 1732 - I decline to sell governmental offices in Towoomba.

June 2, 1732 - Rebels in Panjab are defeated.

July 8, 1732 - Our attempt to establish a post in Tannu Ola has failed. More traders are dispatched.

January 2, 1733 - Our attempot in Tannu Ola has failed. Even more traders are sent.

January 30, 1733 - Another major turn of events in Europe. The Polish Sucession of 1733 has occured. Poland goes with Friedrich Augustus Wettin. Saxony chooses to Risk Major War to get the Kingdom, and Poland has become the vassals of Saxony. France has chosen to Risk Major War for the Kingdom as well. Finally, Russia has elected to Secure Poland for the Wettins. Hence, Saxony has entered an alliance with Russia. Amazing stuff.

February 2, 1733 - Our alliance with Orissa has expired. We create a new alliance.

February 21, 1733 - The Mughals have sent us an insult. We gain a Casus Belli against them for 12 months. Very interesting.

May 13, 1733 - Tannu Ola has successfully seen a Trading Post set. I order a trader to Saian.

June 14, 1733 - We have failed to convert the Buddhists in Irrawady and they are rebelling.

I send in another Missionary.

June 30, 1733 - We have crushed the heretics in Irrawady. Well, the ones that were rebelling.

October 1, 1733 - We have established a Trading Post in Saian. I order one in Touva.

Novembner 10, 1733 - I issue two colonists to our gold provinces in Enkan and Buriat to see if either takes.

December 1, 1733 - Annam's alliance has expired and I invite them into ours. They accept. Excellent.

January 12, 1734 - I send a Personal Gift to Orissa.

January 22, 1734 - Our Goods Manufactory in Malwa is completed.

March 7, 1734 - I offer Orissa annexation. They accept.


Odisa:

The former capital of Orissa has a level 4 fortress requiring more than 20000 troops just to siege the city! The 172978 Hindu people of Odisa are of Bengali culture. Currently experiencing nationalism, I'll need to get an army here. They export cotton here, giving us 28 ducats while sening 15 to Ganges.

I order a governor here.

March 10, 1734 - The Bengal/Arakan/Vijaynagar alliance has again expired. Again, I elect to not try and take Vijaynagar away from the alliance.

March 27, 1734 - Our attempt to set up a Trading Post in Touva has failed. I order in more traders.

April 20, 1734 - Our colonization attempt so the gold mines of Enkan and Buriat have both failed.

July 1, 1734 - Taiwan is rebelling against our rule.

July 18, 1734 - Those rebels are destroyed.

August 11, 1734 - We have established a Trading Post in Touva. I order a colonist to Bratsk and another trader to Oka.

December 1, 1734 - Our Royal Marraige with Afghanistan has expired. We renew our vows.

January 5, 1735 - We have set up a Trading Post in Oka. I order a trader to Tchuma.

January 22, 1735 - I order 25 ducats to Support Dissidents Abroad in Taungu, rather than lose stability from my own court.

February 17, 1735 - We have founded a colony in Bratsk!

April 5, 1735 - I order a State Gift sent to Annam. Our relations improve somewhat. Not as much as I would have liked, though.

May 5, 1735 - I dispatch another gift to Annam, this time a Personal one. Our relations are virtually maxed.

June 4, 1735 - We have set up a Trading Post in Tchuma. I order a trader sent to the Gold provinces of Angara.

June 6, 1735 - I offer Annam annexation. They take our offer.

Da Lat:

Above Mekong Delta, Da Lat is home to 34628 fishermen. The Buddhist people here are of Vietnamese culture, and are curently experiencing nationalism. They send us 24 ducats annually and ship 7 to Malacca.

I issue a governor to Da Lat.


Da Nang:

North of Da Lat is the former capital of Annam, Da Nang. The 69423 inhabitants export Chinaware. Experiencing nationalism, the people here are also Buddhist and Vietnamese.

I promote the local mayor to governor here.

I am informed that there is another export that we were not aware of. Another that Mataram does not have, nor does anybody in Asia or Europe or Africa. Tobacco. We have just seen a merchant carrying it. Supposedly a New World crop. Interesting.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Growing Mischief

August 12, 1735 - With Da Nag, we are now the world's largest producer of Chinaware.

November 4, 1735 - We have established a Trading Post in Angara. I order one in Kransoyarsk.

December 1, 1735 - I order a colonist to Angara.

Chandigarh are revolting.

December 9, 1735 - All trace of the rebellion in Chandigarh has been removed.

January 1, 1736 - I send Missionaries to Da Nang and Da Lat.

January 9, 1736 - A bold captain has put himself and his ship at our disposal. We have gained an explorer in Wairoa and some colonists too.

Marc 28, 1736 - Our attempt to place a Trading Post in Krasnoyarsk has failed. However, with the new colonists, I order some of them to Krasnoyarsk.

I also order colonists to Ob.

May 20, 1736 - Our colonization attempt to Angara has failed. I dispatch more colonists in search of gold.

July 1, 1736 - We have increased our naval technology.

September 29, 1736 - We have founded a colony in Krasnoyarsk. I order in more colonists.

October 18, 1736 - Our colonization attempt to Ob has failed.

November 10, 1736 - Another colonization attempt has failed - This one to Angara. I order in more settlers.

February 20, 1737 - Krasnoyarsk has expanded. I issue more settlers.

April 30, 1737 - We have founded a colony in Angara! I order more colonists to the land of gold.

May 29, 1737 - I order colonists to Mtawa to keep them from going under 700.

July 13, 1737 - Our colonization attempt in Krasnoyarsk has failed.

July 24, 1737 - A Boundary Dispute with Manchu has occured. I choose to settle the issue diplomatically, and our relations increase slightly.

August 4, 1737 - Our Inquisition attemept in Taiwan has failed and the Konfucians there are revolting.

I issue another Missionary to Taiwan.

August 22, 1737 - Taiwanese rebels have been put down.

October 1, 1737 - Angara expands. I send in more colonists.

Odisa is rebelling against our rule.

October 12, 1737 - Mtawa expands.

October 18, 1737 - Rebels in Odisa have been crushed.

November 1, 1737 - Our naval technology has increased.

March 2, 1738 - Angara expands and more settlers are dispatched.

June 1, 1738 - Our land technology has increased.

July 1, 1738 - Our naval technoloy has increased. Our ships are now equipped with bronze cannons.

July 12, 1738 - Mataram's attempt to convert Raipur has failed and they are rebelling.

August 2, 1738 - Angara has failed to expand. More colonists are issued.

August 22, 1738 - Rebels in Raipur have been decimated.

December 1, 1738 - Da Lat are rebelling.

January 8, 1739 - Angara expands and more colonists are order to the gold mines.

January 13, 1739 - We have defeated the rebels in Da lat.

February 12, 1739 - While exploring the South PacificMessaud, our explorer, has seen an English fleet of 77 ships. That's a big fleet. Maybe we are close to land?

April 22, 1739 - We have Unhappines Among the Artisans. I choose to abolish a tax which hurts our ducats and sends our domestic policies even closer to free subjects.

May 14, 1739 - We have failed to convert the masses in Cambodia and the heathens are rebelling.

June 10, 1739 Angara expands and more colonists are dispatched.

July 2, 1739 - Cambodian rebels are defeated.

July 17, 1739 - I send a State Gift to Taungu. Our relations have improved somewhat. Not that much in retrospect, though. So I offer another State Gift, to Dai Viet. Our relations do improve, but just slightly.

July 19, 1739 - Assam have become the vassals of Tibet.

October 29, 1739 - While exploring further and further east from Tahiti, Messaud has discovered land. It looks like it might be South America!

November 10, 1739 - Angara expands. With the natives, they are now a full city.

Angara:

Situated deep into the Siberian Corridor, if you draw a line from Angara southward, you will hit Bundelkhand eventually. That's how
far west we have come. 1619 people work the gold mines here in Angara. They send us 57 ducats in gold production. There is no trade generated as gold is not traded but minted into coins and distrubuted around the realm.

I order a governor sent to Angara.

I also order colonists to Krasnoyarsk.

December 15, 1739 - I order Walls built in Angara.

January 1, 1740 - A missionary is ordered to Cambodia.

April 6, 1740 - Krasnoyarsk has expanded and additional colonists are shipped northward.

June 1, 1740 - Our infrastructure has improved to level 7. Our provinces will now generate additional production revenues.

July 23, 1740 - A Trading Company of ours has had its Bubble Burst. Our Trade investment is hurt.

August 30, 1740 - Krasnoyarsk expands and more colonists are shipped out.

January 10, 1741 - We have failed to expand in Krasnoyarsk. Still, I send in additional settlers.

February 1, 1741 - Chandigarh are rebelling.

February 18, 1741 - The rebels are defeated.

February 26, 1741 - While exploring the coast of South America, our explorer discoverd the province of Coquimbo. While talking iwth natives there, he learned they were the Inca Empire, and he has gained knowledge of the capital! Deplomatic relations have been opened.

March 1, 1741 - Our naval technology has increased.

Panjab is rebelling.

March 5, 1741 - Mataram and Inca have entered into a Trade Agreement.

March 10, 1741 - Zapotec also agrees to a Trade Agreement with us.

March 13, 1741 - Sikh rebels in Panjab have been crushed.

May 16, 1741 - Krasnoyark expands and more colonists embark for her wooded landscape.

September 29, 1741 - Krasnoyarsk has expanded and the natives have joined our colony.


Krasnoyarsk:

1615 people work the fur trade in this colony south of Angara. The most valuable, in terms of tax base, of the provinces in the entire Norther Reaches, Krasnoyarsk sends us 15 ducats and ships 7 in trade to Ganges.

I order a Tax Collector in Krasnoyarsk.


October 14, 1741 - I order colonists to Tomsk.

February 1, 1742 - Odisa is rebelling against our rule.

March 7, 1742 - We defeat the rebels in Odisa.

Here's an odd alliance - England, Xhosa, Hungary, and the Papal States.

March 27, 1742 - We have failed to establish a colony in Tomak. So I send in more colonists.

August 1, 1742 - Da Lat is rebelling.

September 8, 1742 - Our colonization attempt to Tomsk has again failed, and again, I send more colonists in.

September 14, 1742 - Rebels in Da Lat have been exterminated.

December 14, 1742 - We have Created a Centralized State Bank, thus yielding 200 ducats and reducing our non-existant inflation.

February 23, 173 - While my Minister of Colonization continues to assue me that we have a better than even chance of colonizing Tomsk, I remain unconvinced. Especially considering the fact that they have failed again. I send out more anyway.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Second Mataram-England War

April 16, 1743 - England, for some reason, has declared war upon us. Maybe they want our Alaskan colonies, I don't know.

Ideally, we could get Nahalem, their Center of Trade. I doubt it, though.

I order my troops in Yukon into Nanaimo, an English Trading Post.

I also order troops built in Oahu and Kauai (Yukon cannot build men) and lauch my fleet from the Yukon and move them down the coast.

Soldiers and boats in the Yukon?

After all, you should be prepared for evey eventuality, even one this absurd.

June 1, 1743 - Our naval technology has increased. We can now build shipyards. Which was exactly what I was saving my ducats for.

I order a Shipyard built in Luzon.

This will allow us to build up to 10 ships at one time, plus it will add a colonist a year to our fold.

Excellent.

July 4, 1743 - Our troops have entered Nanaimo - an English Trading Post. Natives there have attacked us. I could retreat and let the natives burn down the post, but, for now, I want to keep the post intact. We can always burn it down later. So I order my men to kill the natives.

July 21, 1743 - The natives have been killed and we have captured the British Trading Post.

August 21, 1743 - While we were not looking, England has annexed our neighbors in Eastern Africa - Xhosa. Using troops formerally Xhosan, they are attacking Inhambane!

August 23, 1743 - Tomask has again failed to take hold I order more colonists to Tomsk, and also some to Ob.

August 24, 1743 - The Englaish are attacking our fleet off the Coast of Natal, in East Africa.

August 29, 1743 - With two of our galleys aleady sunk, I order my fleet into Zambezia herbor.

September 10, 1743 - We have captured Columbia, a British Trading Post.

I march our troops into Nahalem.

September 14, 1743 - I order our troops in Inhambane to retreat to Zambezia.

Fearing that this war will not go as planned, I order the Trading Post at Columbia burned down.

September 27, 1743 - Battle in the Coast of Columbia has begun.

England just kicks us from end to end technologically. This war does not look good for us abroad.

October 7, 1743 - Our forces have arrived in Nehalem.

October 19, 1743 - We have won a battle against the British naval forces in teh Coast of COlumbia.

October 20, 1743 - We have found a British ship in the South pacific and are initiating battle there as well.

November 3, 1743 - We lose a battle off the Coast of Natal.

November 3, 1743 - Our fleet has sunk the British warship in the South Pacific.

January 6, 1744 - Several skirmishes later I have loaded some troops on my galleys off Africa and are taking them to the British colony of Ambovombe. I ca only hope that they have left the province unguarded.

I order walls built in Tahiti.

January 21, 1744 - England has landed armies in Indus. Why do people keep insisiting on attacking Mataram there?

February 5, 1744 - We have founded a colony in Ob! However, we have failed to do so in Tomsk. Again.

I order more colonists to Ob.

February 7, 1744 - More British armies have landed in Indus.

March 1, 1744 - We have captured Ambovombe!

April 24, 1744 - Indus is again under assault by the British.

April 29, 1744 - We have again repelled the British from our shores in Indus.

May 9, 1744 - Forces from Hawaii have landed in Nehalem. I order an assault on the city.

May 12, 1744 - More British forces have landed in Indus. Will they ever learn?

May 26, 1744 - British forces in Indus have learned their lesson. Maybe.

June 3, 1744 - We have captured Nehalem. Excellent.

In offering peace, Nehalem is too valuable for us to demand. I order my troops deeper into English territory.

For the first time in this war, we are the ones in the lead. The British have definaelty won more battle against us, but we have captured two provinces of theirs while they have not captured one of ours. Their siege of Inhambane goes poorly.

June 24, 1744 - Our colonization of Ob has failed.

July 7, 1744 - We have captured their Trading Post in Oregon.

August 14, 1`744 - A renewed attempt by England to capture Inhambane appears to be taking place.

August 21, 1744 - Another assault in Indus.

August 27, 1744 - We have driven the English back in Indus.

September 3, 1744 - I send a trader to Columbia, recently burned.

October 10, 1744 - England is now atacking us in Irrawady.

England, why not assault us in Kwai, or Malacca, or anywhere in the Indies, where we have no troops stationed?

November 4, 1744 - The English have been repelled from our shores in Irrawady.

January 14, 1745 - Our attempt to convert the masses in Irrawady has faile dnad revelution is occuring there.

January 28, 1745 - Rebels in Irrawady have been crushed underfoot.

February 1, 1745 - England has offered us peace and 275 ducats to take it. The question is, do I take it?

I could probably demand Ambovombe and get it. A wealthy province in Africa with a posititve growth would be a nice addition.

I could also continue to try for Nahelm. But honestly, Nehalem and Ambovombe are both Catholic, and even getting England to offer coin is good enough.

Before taking their offer, I brun down the Trading Posts in Nanaimo and Oregon. I order traders to Nanaimo.


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Bringing it Under Control

May 15, 1745 - Our attempt to set up a Trading Post in Columbia has failed despite 4/5 odds of it setting. I order another trader to the province.

May 18, 1745 - I order a Goods Manufactory in Khandesh.

June 28, 1745 - I offer a State Gift to Taungu and Dai Viet.

Our relations with Taungu increased drastically. With Dai Viet they are maxed.

October 19, 1745 - We have established a Trading Post at Nanaimo.

January 26, 1746 - We have established a Trading Post in Columbia. I sende out colonists to send one to Oregon, since England has yet to recolonize the province.

February 26, 1746 - We have discovered the Straits of Magellan. We now know the basic layout of the Americas.

June 4, 1746 - We have developed a Great Reputation and our relations with China, Zimbabwe, Mughal Empire, Afghanistan and Tibet have increased slightly.

September 30 - We have established a Trading Post in Oregon. I order colonists to Columbia and Ob.

October 1, 1746 - Our naval technology has increased.

January 19, 1747 - Our attempt to convert the Buddhists in Da Lat has failed and they are rebelling.

February 15, 1747 - Our colonization attempt to Ob has failed. If Ob fails, I suppose I'll go back to trying to settle Tomsk. I order more colonists to Tomsk.

March 11, 1747 - Our Inquisition in Da Nanag has also failed and the peasants are rebelling.

March 29, 1747 - The rebels in Da Nang are eliminated.

April 1, 1747 - Our trade technology has advanced and our merchants now generate more income from trading centers.

Mataram sends two Missionaries, one eaach to the former Annam provinces of Da Lat and Da Nang.

May 4, 1747 - Heretics rebelling in Da Lat were slaughtered.

May 19, 1747 - Internal Tax Ordinanced have hjelped the mountainous province of Surabaja open up more roads, thus increasing the tax value there.

June 11, 1747 - We have founded a colony in Columbia! I order more colonists to the fur trading area.

August 1, 1747 - France has burned down the Austrian Trading Post in Olympia and established their own.

August 8, 1747 - We have founded a colony in Tomsk! Finally. I order more colonists in.

December 5, 1747 - We have, again, failed to colonize Tomsk. We supposedly have a 7 in 10 chance of getting this second wave of colonists to take, let's see if we can't actually see that through.

January 9, 1748 - Messaud, our explorer, has died after exploring th entire American coast.

January 10, 1748 - Our colonizatin attempt to Columbia has failed. Again despite odds HEAVILY IN OUR FAVOR. I am starting to become angry. I order in more colonists.

April 6, 1748 - Tomsk expands and more settlers are dispatched.

August 7, 1748 - Tomsk expands, and more colonists are sent.

In Columbia, we have over 80% odds. AND YET WE FAIL AGAIN. I send more colonists in with the threat of death if they fail Mataram.

November 29, 1748 - Chance of Tomsk expanding - 75% Yet, failure strikes again.

I have cut the head off our Minister of Colonization and promoted his lieutanent.

More colonists are sent to Tomsk.

March 2, 1749 - This time, Columbia expands. Additional settlers are shipped out.

March 5, 1749 - We have failed to convert the Konfucians in Taiwan and they are rebelling.

I send another Missionary to the island.

March 13, 1749 - Heretical rebels in Taiwan have been disposed of.

April 11, 1749 - Obviously, our new Minister of COlonization got the hint. Tomsk expands and he gets to keep his job. As wll as his head.

June 1, 1749 - More colonists set sail from Bali harbor to Tomsk.

September 27, 1749 - Columbia and Tomsk expand. I ship what will hopefully be one last wave of colonists to Tomsk.

October 2, 1749 - An anonymous Gift to the State of 400 ducats has occured.

December 1, 1749 - More settlers leave for Columbia.

December 17, 1749 - Mataram has a new Monarch - Pakubuwana III. Our new Monarch is average at diplomacy and administration, while poor in war.

January 30, 1750 - Tomsk expands and with the native help, becomes a full province.

Tomsk:

1105 people work the fur trade here. Tomsk is west of Krasnoyarsk and southwest of Angara. Mataram gets 14 ducats from Tomsk while 7 are sent to Ganges.

I order a Tax Collector sent to Tomsk.

The Sikh states are fully integrated, and there shouldn't be any more rebellions from them. Indus has been pacified long ago. As has Taiwan.

That leaves us Odisa, Da Lat and Da nang as our only provinces currently experiencing occasional revolts.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Moving Into a New Era

April 1, 1750 - I order a Goods Manufactory in Bundelkhand.

April 12, 1750 - Tibet has annexed Assam.

May 8, 1750 - I send a State Gift to Tibet. Our relations have improved tremendously.

June 12, 1750 - Tibet and Mataram enter into a Royal Marriage.

June 27, 1750 - Columbia expands. We dispatch more colonists to the province.

January 26, 1751 - Columbia expands and more settlers are enroute.

March 14, 1751 - Another failed attempt to convert the heretics in Cambodia.

March 23, 1751 - A wonderful thing has happened today! We have had a Boundary Dispute with Bengal. I have chosen to Press the Issue. We gain a Casus Belli against Bengal for 5 years! Our stability also drops, and we'll need to repair that.

I don't know whether or not we'll use the CB, but I suspect that we will.

April 25, 1751 - The rebels in Cambodia have been destroyed.

August 21, 1751 - Columbia has again expanded. More colonists set sail from Bali's harbor.

September 6, 1751 - I have decided to set up Trading Posts all throughout the Northern Reaches. Today I have sent our traders to Barabinsk, Demianka, and Balakhta.

November 1, 1751 - Our stabilty increased back up.

Odisa is rebelling.

November 24, 1751 - We have defeated Bengali rebels in Odisa.

January 27, 1752 - We have established Trading Posts in Demianka and Barabinsk, but not in Balakhta.

March 21, 1752 - Columbia has expanded and become a small city.

Columbia:

A small fur trading province above Nehalem and below Olympia, the 727 people of this port send us 15 ducats and create 7 in Nehalem in trade.

I order a Tax Collector placed in Columbia.

I send traders to Irtych and Altai.

April 1, 1752 - We now a have Goods Manufactory in Bundelkhand.

June 23, 1752 - Corruption in our government has increased inflation 10%. To combat this, I order governors placed in:

The Northern Reaches:

Krasnoyarsk, Kalar and Vanin


In Indies:

Riau, Bandung, Sumbawa, Flores, Sulawesi

In India:

Gondwana, Berhampur

August 1, 1752 - We still have 1% corruption after all of the governors have been placed, so I send an additional one to Yukon.

August 16, 1752 - We have failed to set up Trading Posts in both Irtych and Altai.

I order colonists to Niassa, which has 705 colonists and declining.

September 8, 1752 - The natives in Ob have attacked our colony there and damaged the settlement.

I order troops built in Angara.

October 25, 1752 - Colonists have been ordered to Irtych.

December 12, 1752 - Niassa expands.

January 11, 1753 - Colonists are dispatched to Altai.

April 16, 1753 - Irtych colonists do not take.

June 14 - 1753 - Colonization to Altai has again failed.

July 12, 1753 - I order another trader to Irtych.

September 8, 1753 - Cantonments have been established in Amgoun, thus increasing the manpower there.

I order walls built in Columbia.

December 7, 1753 - We have established a Trading Post in Irtych. I order colonists to the Copper Mines of Semipalatinsk and traders to Tchany.

December 27, 1753 - I send Russia a State Gift. Our relations improve somewhat.

January 27, 1754 - I send another State Gift to Russia. Our relations have enormously improved.

May 7, 1754 - We have established a Trading Post in Tchany.

May 19, 1754 - Mataram has founded a colony in Semipalatinsk. Since we are adjacent to Russia here, I have decide to try and develop Semipalatinsk as quickly as possible. I order in more colonists.

June 4, 1754 - Russia has invited us to join their alliance with Saxony. They are at war with Sibir and the Ottomans.

Since Sibir is now just a one province state, I have no compunction gong to war with them. And we are far removed for the Ottomans and their troops.

So, basically, the question is, do I want to join an alliance with Russia? They will wage war, I am sure, against the mightiest nations in Europe. However, while Russia is next to us, they might strike at any tim,e at our colonies here. Russia has a permanent Casus Belli against us becuase they have a legitmate claim to the land of some of our colonies.

Therefore, an alliance with Russia would keep them off our back, at least for a while, when we would have enough time set up our defenses.

Yet, I am certain that if we were to dlcare war upon Bengal during our alliance, I am sure that Russia would dishonor our alliance, and hurt our relations.

So, what to do? What is Mataram's priority?

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Third Mataram-Bengal War

So, what do I do? Declare war on Bengal. Both Vijaynagar and Arakan have joind Bengal.

Then accept Russia's offer.

I order my troops from Irrawady into Tarakan, the capital of Arakan.

I order 22000 troops from Odisa into Bihar, the capital of Bengal.

The 28000 troops from Delhi are ordered into Awadh.

The 45000 troops from Indus are sent over to Maharashtra. It will tke a while to get there, and Vijaynagar may have begun attacking our lands by then.

Troops from Da Nang are sent to Irrawady.

And more troops are ordered immediately.

June 19, 1754 - The first blows of the war have begun as our troops arrive in Bihar and assault the guards there.

June 22, 1754 - We have crushed the Bengali troops and initiated a siege in Bihar.

June 23, 1754 - Jodhpur has joined her master, Vijaynagar, and declared war upon us!

I do not call upon my allies. I divert my troops in Indus to Rajputana, the province of Jodhpur.

June 26, 1754 - Our forces from Irrawady have arrived in Tarakan and the Battle for Arakan Independance has begun.

The forces are evenly matched, but we have a slight technology bonus and a significant morale bonus.

July 9, 1754 - The Arakan forces in tarakan have been defeated but 20000 have escaped.

I oder my troops in Tarakan into Chin, where I suspect the Arakan army is fleeing.

July 14, 1754 - Our forces from Indus have arrived in Rajputana, the province of Jodhpur. Battle has begun.

July 21, 1754 - Jodhpur forces have been eliminated. Siege would begin, but Rajputana is a dester and our troops will be suffering from major attrition. I order our troops to move onward to Maharashtra.

August 1, 1754 - We have chased the Arakan troops into Chin and battle has begun.

August 23, 1754 - We defeat the Arakan forces in Chin but about 16000 of their troops survived. I order my infantry from Santal into China.

August 24, 1754 - Both Arakan and Jodhopur have sent us peace envoys. I laugh. I am not after peace, especially not for Jodhpur.

I intend to annex Jodhpur. See, I have keeping close track as the years have passed. I knew where I was diplomatically, reputaion wise. And I know how far I can go in this war. And I believe that I can annex Jodhpur, plus maybe take a province or two from Bengal.

The annexation of Jodhpur would take away the only vassal of Vijaynagar, thus allowing them to be vassalized.

So, my goal is to take Jodhpur, annex them, then vassalize, either by force or diplomatically, Vijaynagar. And maybe take Howrah from Bengal, their remaining Hindu province beside their capital of Bihar.

Another option would be to take Chin from Arakan, so that I can annex them later.

September 1, 1754 - Our alliance with Russia and Saxony has expired. Which may be a good thing.

September 4, 1754 - Russia invites us into an alliance with them again. Knowing that Jodhpur is now at war with us, I decline.

I want to put Vijaynagar in our alliance and vassalize our Hindu brothers.

September 29, 1754 - Several skirmishes with local Bengali, Arakan and Jodhpur troops. We have won them all.

October 1, 1754 - Our colony in Semipalatinsk has expanded.

October 9, 1754 - I order an assault of Chin.

October 20, 1754 - We have captured Chin from Arakan!

November 1, 1754 - Our army from Da nang have arrived in Tarakan and is attking the remaining and rallied Arakan forces in their capital.

November 16, 1754 - The Arakan foreces are retreated from us in Tarakan. I order my forces into Chin, where I suspect the Arakani are fleeing.

December 19, 1754 - About four or five skirmishes have been won by us. We have also defeated the remaining Arakan troops in Chin.

December 24, 1754 - We have a sort of detente going on with the border with Vijaynagar. Nobody is moving, just troops are amassed on the border.

January 1, 1754 - Market Flucatuations have open a new Center of Trade in Natal, right beside un in Inhambane.

January 2, 1755 - Our forces have arrived in Koch, where the remaining Bengali troops are regrouping.

January 21, 1755 - We defeat the Bengal troops in Koch.

February 21, 1755 - We have captured Awadh from Bengal.

April 21, 1755 - Vijaynagar offers us a White Peace. I accept.

I order my armmy from Maharashtra back to Indus and the army we have in Bastar is sent to the front with Bengal and Arakan.

June 8, 1755 - Sibir offers us a whit epeace and I accept.

June 19, 1755 - I order an assault on Howrah.

July 29, 1755 - We have captured Howrah.

I demand Chin and Howrah. Bengal declines.

I order my troops to Bihar to prove my point.


September 1, 1755 - I again demand Chin and Howrah. Bengal accepts.

I send colonists to Semipalatinsk and traders to Omsk and Nefedova.

With Howrah, we now have a land connection from Chin to India; Ganges Santal, Koch - all connected, through Howrah to Odisa, and through Odisa, to Sambalpur, Berhampur, and so forth.

Now one country is still in our way.

September 19, 1755 - 24000 infantry arrive in Rajputana to join the 23000 already there.

With a grand total of almost 47000 infantry in Jodhpur's province, all we need is a breach in the walls to order an assult on their level four fortress.

September 24, 1755 - I order a governor to Howrah and a Missionary to Chin.

December 25, 1755 - Our cannon have arrived in Rajputana, most of our army rests in Delhi, watching and waiting for that key breach.

January 12, 1756 - Semipalatinsk expands and more colonists are dispatched.

February 1, 1756 - Chin are rebelling.

We have established a Trading Post in Omsk.

February 26, 1756 - Chin rebels are defeated.

March 1, 1756 - Da Nang is rebelling.

March 16, 1756 - Da Nang rebels are crushed.

May 23, 1756 - Semipalatinsk has expanded and more colonists are dispatched.

I send State Gift to Vijaynagar. Our relations improve enormously.

August 1, 1756 - Chin is rebelling.

August 18, 1756 - Rebels in Chin have been eliminated.

October 7, 1756 - Semipalatinsk expands and more settlers are en route.

December 16, 1756 - England decalres war upon us but I pay them off for 250 ducats.

January 1, 1757 - Taiwan are revolting.

January 19, 1757 - We have defeated the Taiwanese rebels.

February 17, 1757 - Semipalatinsk becomes a major province with its expansion. I order walls built there and will look at it later.

March 1, 1757 - Ganges are rebelling.

March 15, 1757 - We have captured Rajputana!

We annex Jodhpur.


Chin:

Captured from Jodhpur, Chin is not all that valuable, just strategically useful in gettin Arakan down to one province so we can annex them in the future. Chin is north of Tarakan and east of Santal.

The 76358 citizens of Chin are Sunni and of Burmanese culture. They are experiencing nationalism, and we have an army stationed here. Wokring Naval Supplies, they send us 20 ducats and create 5 in Ganges with trade.


Howrah:

One of the few remaining Hindu provinces outside of Mataram prior to the war, Howrah is the bridge, as is Odisa. Without either one, the provines iof Ganges, Santal, Koch and Chin would be unconnected to India. Howarh is northwest of Ganges, west of Santal, south of Koch, east of Bihar and Northeast of Odisa.

The 375632 people here work the spice trade. The inhabitants of Howrah are Hindu and of Bengali descent. They ship us 39 ducats and create 56 in Ganges in trade.

I order a Tax Collector to Howrah.


Rajputana:

The ex-Jodhpur country is a simple grain province in the relative desert of Rajputana. Southwest of Delhi and northwest of Malwa, we have another army stationed here due to its close proximity to the Mughals and its nationalism. In fact, Rajputana borders both Thar and Bikaner, the two Mughal provinces nearby.

549251 people farm grain here. They have a large level for fortress that requires 20000 troops just to besiege. They also have a Refinery built here. The people here are Hindu and of Hindi culture. They send me 38 ducats annually and send 3 to Kutch.

I order a governor place here.


Semipalatinsk:

Situated above the Russian provinces of Karaganda and Nura, the copper mines of Semipalatinsk were to seductive a province not to colonize, despite their proximity to Russia. The 1610 people here send us 23 ducats annualy and create 15 in trade at Novgorod.

They are currently building walls here.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Fallout

For a map of our Siberian Expansions, please copy and paste:
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March 17, 1757 - I order traders to Novosibirsk and Nefedova

May 22, 1757 - Rebels in Ganges have been crushed.

June 1, 1757 - Our land technology has increased. We can now build Weapon Manufactories.

August 20, 1757 - We have established Trading Posts in both Nefedova and Novosibirsk.

I order a trader sent to Demjanskoje, Altai, and Tchita.

September 1, 1757 - We have acquired a monopoly in Natal.

Speaking of which, all of our African colonies all send their trade to Natal, but Mahe continues to send its to Zanzibar.

October 1757 - I send a State Gift to Vijaynagar. Our relations improve modestly.

Only Vijaynagar and Gujarat remain as fellow Hindu nations.

And, other than Vijaynagar, the numbr of Hindu provinces outside of Mataram is two - Bihar, the capital of Bengal, and Gujarat province. While four provinces make up the Hindu state of Gujarat, only her capital is actually Hindu.

So, with the four Vijaynagar Hindu provinces, that means six provinces outside of Mataram are Hindu.

Doable.

December 15, 1757 - We have established a Trading Post in Tchita.

December 25, 1757 - Russia has annexed Sibir.

January 29, 1757 - We have established Trading Posts in Demjanskoje and Altai.

I order traders to the northernmost provinces of Sergino and Mansijisk.

I like Sergino enough to try to colonize it nesxt, despite it being north of Sibir.

April 21, 1758 - Our inquisitio to Da Lat has falied and the Buddhists there re rebelling. However, they have captured Da Lat.

June 13, 1758 - Our inquisition attempt at Da Nang has also failed and there are rebels there as well.

July 1, 1758 - Our naval technology has incresed.

July 7, 1758 - The rebels in Da Nang have been defeated.

July 15, 1758 - We have established a Trading Post in Mansijisk. However, our attempt to establish one in Sergino has failed. As such, I order colonists to Sergino.

July 25, 1758 - Our troops have arrived in Da Lat and initiate a siege of the city.

August 4, 1758 - I issue Missionaries to Da Nang and Cambodia.November 1, 17589 - Traders are ordered to Balakhta and Chatga.

November 4, 1758 - England has insulted us and we gain a CB against them for a year.

December 1, 1758 - Rajputana is under rebellion.

December 28, 1758 - The rebels in Rajputana have been crushed.

January 26, 1759 - Colonization to Sergino has failed so more settlers are leaving for her tundra.

March 9, 1759 - Mataram's newest Trading Post is in Chatga. Traders to Balakhta have failed to take.

May 22, 1759 - I order a Tax Collector to Semipalatinsk.

August 5, 1759 - Another failure at Sergino, but I am undeterred. More settlers embark for a long journey north.

September 12, 1759 - Colonists leave that are bound for Oregon.

December 1, 1759 - The Peasants of Da Nang are rebelling. While I am sieging Da Lat, how quaint.

December 3, 1759 - Our Royal Marriage with Afghanistan has expired. We renew our vows. Ialso enter into a Royal Marriage with Vijaynagar.

February 10, 1760 - We have founded a colony in Sergino. Excellent! I order more colonists in.

March 9, 1760 - We have captured Da Lat. I turn my eyes back to Da Nang.

April 22, 1760 - We have founded a colony in Oregon! I order in more settlers.

May 6, 1760 - Rebels in Da Nang have been severely trounced.

July 14, 1760 - Sergino expands and additional settlers are en route.

September 22, 1760 - I send a State Gift to Vijaynagar and our relations improve significantly.

October 7, 1760 - Our Inquisition attempt in Taiwan has failed. Another Missionary is sent to the island.

October 27, 1760 - Taiwanese rebels have been crushed.

November 15, 1760 - We have failed to expand our colony in Oregon. More colonists are dispatched.

December 21, 1760 - Our colonization attempt to Sergino has also failed. I show our Minister of Colonization the skull of hos predecessor to remind him of the consequence of his failure. More settlers are sent.

March 1, 1761 - Chin is rebelling. We defeat the rebels six days later.

May 25, 1761 - Sergino expands and more settlers set sail from Bali harbor.

June 3, 1761 - We have failed to expand in Oregon. 4/5 chance to take and we have failed twice in a row. Not looking good for our Minister.

July 1, 1761 - Silly Jodhpuri rebels have stuck again.

July 29, 1761 - All trace of this most recent rebellion in Rajputana has been purged.

November 1, 1761 - Sergino again expands. And again, more colonists are on their way.

December 24, 1761 - Tibet has insulted us and we gain a CB against them for a year.

Janaury 5, 1762 - Oregon expands and more colonists are sent.

January 25, 1762 - I order a Weapons Manufactory built in Bastar.

February 18, 1762 - I offer a State Gift to Vijaynagar. Our relations are maxed.

I offer another State Gift to Russia. Our relation improve significantly.

April 5, 1762 - Sergino expands and what could be the last batch of colonists leave for the tundra.

July 26, 1762 - Oregon expands and more colonists are dispatched.

September 9, 1762 - Sergino expands and is now a full province.

Sergino:

5000 natives have joined us in Sergino so that 5608 peop work the salt trade here above the Russian province of Tobolsk. The people send me 22 ducats and 21 are generated in Novgorod in trade.

I order walls built here.

A governor is sent to Semipalatinsk.


October 1, 1762 - Da Lat is rebelling against our rule.

November 17, 1762 - Rebels in Da Lat have been eliminated.

February 23, 1763 - Oregon expands and more colonists are en route.

March 1, 1763 - I send a State Gift to Taungu. Our relations improve significantly.

July 14, 1763 - I order the walls in Indus to be expanded to level 2.

September 3, 1763 - Oregon expands and even more colonists are dispatched

October 19, 1763 - Manchu has annexed Korea.

January 1, 1764 - I order two colonists to each of our yet-to-be-coloized gold mine provinces of Enkan and Buriat.

-Anxiety


End of Chapter Fourteen

[Abe Sargent]

The Regency of Hidaya Villantia

Atahari I: January 1, 1419 - April 17, 1438
Kasuri: April 17, 1438 - January 10, 1470
Atahari II: January 10, 1470 - May 3, 1477
Sanjay: May 3, 1477 - January 11, 1508
Natarajan: January 11, 1508 - July 3, 1541
Atahari V: July 3, 1541 - September 28, 1541
Prabajavarnesti: October 1, 1541 - November 5, 1588
Saterjlan: November 5, 1588 - October 23, 1601
Janlanava: October 23, 1601 - July 10, 1636
Saterjlan: July 10, 1636 - July 21, 1642
Xang Jai: July 21, 1642 - December 28, 1680
Kaeoki: December 28, 1680 - December 30, 1718
Jerton Tavatja: December 30, 1718 - January 3, 1764
Hidaya Villantia: January 15, 1764 - ???

January 3, 1764 - Jerton was assassinated today by an unknown assilaint. He was the greatest Regent of Mataram since Atahari I.

Janaury 5, 1764 - A Empire-wide day of mourning for Jerton has turned deadly as people in some outlying provinces demonstrate against him and fights break out.

January 8, 1764 - An assassination plot from Da Lat has ben uncovered! The Vietnamese people of Da Lat have murdered Jerton.

January 9, 1764 - Martial Law is declared in Jerton by the local Governor.

January 11, 1764 - The cabinet meets to discuss who will be the next Regent of Mataram.

January 14, 1764 - After three straight days of deliberations, the cabinet has decide to elevate the Governor of Malacca to the role of Regent.

January 15, 1764 - Hidaya Villantia takes the office of Regent.

-Anxiety

(Please note that the above story is highly fictional and has no corretaion to events in the game. Just a flavorful way of changing regents, which, of course, also doesn't happen in game.)

[Abe Sargent]

Consistency

I belive that I was chosen t be the new Regent becuase of my overwhelming support of Jerton and his policies. There has been dissent over his heavy handed methods, but not from me.

Additionally, I have run what is, arguably, the most important province in Mataram. Although modern provinces like Ganges or Delhi may be more valuable, Malacca has been the crown jewel of the Mataram crown for centuries, and the Governorship of her is considered one of the most prestigious position in the Empire.

So, it's not that much of a surprise that I should be elevated in this time of crisis. I do order Martial Law of Da Lat lifted. Let's not punish an entier people becuase of the actions of a few extreme elements.

However, we do have to show that this sort of behavior is not tolarated. I execute the familes of the conspirators and issue an edict that any further attempts on the lives of Matarami officials shall be met with the same justice.

As for goals, I echo those of Jerton. They were:

1). Control all Hindu lands
2). Expand in East Africa if possible
3). Colonize the Northern Reaches
4). Close all of our borders
5). Expand in SE Asia if possible
6). Convert the heathens in our midst.

They shall be seen through to the best of my ability.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Mataram Enters the Modern Age

Janaury 25, 1764 - Our Weapons manufactory in Bastar is completed.

April 13, 1764 - Oregon expands. I issue more settlers to the colony.

May 9, 1764 - We have founde a colony in Buriat! While our colonization attempts to Enkan were unfruitful, I can now order colonists to Buriat, which I do.

October 1, 1764 - The peasants in Chin are rebelling against our rule.

October 4, 1764 - Our colonization attempt to Buriat has failed. I order more to follow.

November 4, 1764 - Oregon expands and is now a small city.

We have defeated the filthy rebel scum in Chin.

And Russia has offered us an alliance. I decline the Russian offer. I need to court Vijaynagar into an allaice with us, and I can't do that with you yappering around.


Oregon:

An interior province east of Nehalem and souteast of Columbia, the 726 people here work the fur trade sending us 15 ductas and shipped 6 to Nehalem.

I order walls built here.

I also send a Tax Collector to Sergino.

November 28, 1764 - I am offered the opportunity to build a Great Palace in Bali. I choose to do so. Our aristocracy and centralization polices both increase by one, 500 ducts are deleted from our treasury and we gain much praise (25 victory points)

January 25, 1765 - Our colonization attempt to Buriat has failed. I order additional settlers to the gold mines.

March 19, 1765 - I issue a State Gift to Russia. Our relations hardly improve.

June 10, 1765 - Buriat expands and more settlers interested in gold set sail from Bali's shores.

July 25, 1765 - Our attempt to covnert the Sunnis in Chin has failed.

September 1, 1765 - The rebels in Chin are defeated in battle.

October 1, 1765 - Howrah is rebelling.

October 13, 1765 - Buriat expands. More settlers are en route.

October 18, 1765 - rebels in Howrah are crushed.

January 21, 1766 - Vijaynagar joins our alliance! Excellent!

February 19, 1766 - Colonization to Buriat has failed. More colonists are dispatched.

March 23, 1766 - Afghanistan has accepted my invitation to join our alliance.

July 1, 1766 - Our land technology has
increased.

July 6, 1766 - Another colonization attempt to Buriat has failed. I dispatch additional settlers.

July 15, 1766 - Vijaynagar grants us military access.

November 10, 1766 - Buriat expands and more colonists set sail.

November 27, 1766 - Vijaynagar has agreed to be Mataram's vassals.

Most Excellent.

December 20, 1766 - I order a Tax Collector sent to Oregon.

February 1, 1767 - Chin is rebelling.

February 18, 1767 - Chin's little rebellion is quashed.

March 13, 1767 - Buriat expands. One last wave, hopefully, of colonists are on their way.

March 14, 1767 - We have gained a Great Reputation and our relations with China, Vijaynagar, Zimbabwe, Taungu and Russia are increased.

May 1, 1767 - Our naval technology has advanced.

July 1, 1767 - Howrah is rebelling against our rule.

July 19, 1767 - Rebels in Howrah are put down.

July 22, 1767 - Colonization to Buriat has again failed so even more colonists are sent.

October 17, 1767 - Inquisitions in Da Nang and Cambodia have both failed.

November 11, 1767 - Buddhist rebels in Da Nang have been defeated.

November 16, 1767 - Buriat expands, and with the locals, is now a full province.

Buriat:

A short trek down the Siberian Corridor and you are at Buriat. The 1622 people here work the gold mines and send us 46 ducats annually.

I promote the mayor to governor to rule the colony.

December 1, 1767 - I send colonists to Ob.

December 24, 1767 - Heretics in Cambodia have been eliminated.

December 25, 1767 - Missionaries are sent to Da Lat and Irrawady.

January 3, 1768 - Another Missionary is sent to Chin.

April 19, 1768 - Ob expands and more colonists are sent.

September 11, 1768 - Our colonization attempt to Ob has failed and more settlers are en route.

November 7, 1768 - Sweden offers us a Trade Agreement. I definately take it.

November 15, 1768 - I order Chief Justices set up in Da Nang and Krasnoyarsk.

January 28, 1769 - Ob expands and additional settlers are sent. I also send another group of settlers to Enkan to see if they take.

April 22, 1769 - We have gained an explorer in Trivandrum!

I order traders to Ekimcan, Baladok, and Kamenkoie.

June 14, 1769 - Ob again expands. More settlers are shipped out.

June 20, 1769 - We have founded a colony in Enkan. I order more colonists to the province.

September 19, 1769 - Attempts to establish Trading Posts in ALL THREE PROVINCES have failed, despite a 70% chance for sucess in two of them an a 54% chance in the other.

My Minister of Colonization lost three fingers, one for each failure.

October 28, 1769 - Enkan expands and additional colonists are sent.

November 2, 1769 - Ob expands as well. We send more colonists there too.

March 4, 1770 - Enkan expands and more settlers are dispatched.

March 23, 1770 - Colonization to Ob has failed. I send in more settlers.

May 9, 1770 - Our Inquisition to Taiwan has failed and the Konfucians there are rebelling. Another Missionary is sent.

May 25, 1770 - Taiwanese rebels have been crushed.

June 25, 1770 - The End of a Great Feud between noble families of Mataram has increased our stability. We send them a gift.

August 12, 1770 - Ob expands and more colonists are dispatched.

December 19, 1770 - Enkan fails to expand. More colonists are sent.

December 29, 1770 - Ob expands and becomes a full colony.

Ob:

West of Angara and north of Tomsk, Ob is a fairly typical province for the area. Trading furs, the 1197 people here create 12 ducats for us and 6 in Novgorod.


May 1, 1771 - Enkan expands and more colonists are en route.

August 10, 1771 - We have acquired a monopoly in Isfahan.

August 12, 1771 - Corruption in our government has lead to 10% inflation. TO combat this, I order Governors in:

India:

Khandesh, Raipur, Sambalpur, Palakimedi, Hyderabad and Bombay

SE Asia:

Cambodia, Santal

Indies:

Palawan, Mindanao.


September 12, 1711 - Our colonization attempt to Enkan has failed and more colonists are dispatced.

October 1, 1771 - Our naval technology has increased.

January 20, 1772 - Enkan expands. One last wave of colonists with gold fever are sent forth.

May 28, 1772 - Enkan expands.

Enkan:

A gold province on the coast in the Northern reaches, the 1621 people here work the mines sending us 26 ducats.


I send a colonist to Kamcatka and another to Palana.

June 1, 1772 - Our land tech increases.

July 5, 1772 - New Minerals Have Been Found! The mines in Wewak have incrased production.

October 20, 1772 - We have founded a colony in Kamcatka! I order more colonists in.

However, our expansion in Palana, the northern end of Kamchatka, has failed. I order more settlers here, though, too.

March 15, 1772 - Both Kamcatka and Palana expand. And two more sets of colonists set sail for Kamchatka.

July 18, 1773 - For the next year, Mataram will benefit from having an Excellent Minister.

August 5, 1773 - Again, Kamcatka has expand and Palana has not. I order more colonists to Palana.

November 1, 1773 - More colonists embark for Kamcatka.

December 1, 1773 - Rajputana is rebelling. We defeat them a week later.

December 26, 1773 - Colonization to Palana, despite 70% chance of taking, has again failed.

I will not tolerate any more colonial failures.

More colonists are dispatched.

March 6, 1773 - Kamcatka expands.

May 6, 1774 - More colonists are en route to Kamcatka.

May 21, 1774 - Palana expands.

June 8, 1774 - I have ordered a Weapons Manufactory built in Kalar.

August 7, 1774 - Settlers embark from Bali harbor to Palana.

September 11, 1774 - Kamcatka expands.

November 1, 1774 - Chin is rebelling.

November 16, 1774 - More colonists bound for Kamcatka embark.

November 26, 1774 - Rebels in Chin have been defeated.

December 26, 1774 - Palana expands.


Palana:

North of Sredny Hrebet on the Kamchatka Peninsula, the 1115 people of Palana fish. They send us 14 ducats yearly and 5 to Kansai.

I order a Tax Collector built here.


March 21, 1775 - Kamcatka expands.


Kamcatka:

The southern tip of Kamchatka, the 5619 people here also fish. 17 ducats are sent to us and another 5 are generated in trade at Kansai.

By edict, walls are built here.


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Continuing Developments

May 11, 1775 - I send colonists to Chilka.

June 14, 1775 - Our Royal Marriage with Tibet has expired. We renew our vows.

September 20, 1775 - We have founded a colonmy in Chilka. I order more colonists to follow.

September 29, 1775 - A Meteor has been sighted overhead. The peasants have taken this as a bad sign. Our stabilty has dropped and our revolt risk has been increased for a year.

January 16, 1776 - Our colonization attempt to Chilka has failed. I send in more colonists.

April 1, 1776 - Our stability has increased.

The peasants in Taiwan are revolting.

April 21, 1776 - I order a Weapons Manufactory in Kolyma.

Apri 27, 1776 - Peasants in Taiwan have been defeated.

May 1, 1776 - Our naval technology has increased. We can now build Naval Equipment Manufactories.

May 11, 1776 - Persia has declared war upon Afghanistan. Vijaynagar has dishonored our alliance. However, I feel bound to ratify our alliance and declare war upon Persia.

May 20, 1776 - Our colonization attempt to Chilka has failed and more settlers are en route.

June 8, 1776 - We have completed a Weapons Manufactory in Kalar.

September 12, 1776 - Chilka expands and more colonists are dispatched.

January 8, 1777 - Colonist en route to Chilka have apparently lost their way. I send some more in.

January 11, 1777 - We have failed to convert the peasants in Da Lat and now they revolt.

February 15, 1777 - The heathens in Da lat have been dealt with.

May 5, 1777 - Anoterh colonization attempt to Chilka has failed. Despite 2/3 odds in our favor. Our Minister of Colonization has been replaced.

More settlers are sent to Chilka.

July 16, 1777 - We have failed to convert the Buddhists in Irrawady. They, too, are rebelling.

August 3, 1777 - Heretics in Irrawady have been crushed for now.

August 30, 1777 - Chilka expands and more colonists are sent. I knew all our new Minister of Colonization needed was a little encouragement. After all, I appointed the son of the previous Minister, whose life hung in the balance.

November 4, 1777 - Our attempts to convert the Sunnis in Chin have failed and more revolts are occuring.


November 22, 1777 - Peasant rebels in Chin has been dispatched with.

December 9, 1777 - Missionaries are sent to Irrawady and Da Lat.

December 24, 1777 - Chilka expands and more settlers are ordered northward.

February 1, 1778 - Our trade has advanced.

April 20, 1778 - Chilka expands and more colonists are sent.

April 21, 1778 - We now have a Weapons Manufactory in Kolyma. I order walls built there.

May 10, 1778 - A governor is sent to Enkan.

June 2, 1778 - Reformation of the Army has led to increased land investments.

July 1, 1778 - Our land technology has increased.

July 4, 1778 - Khmer is rebelling. I offer a White Peace with Persia and they accept.

August 4, 1778 - Rebels in Khmer have been vanquished.

August 13, 1778 - Chilka fails to take again. I order one more wave of colonists to the province before daddyboy takes one for the country!

December 7, 1778 - Chilka expands.

Chilka:

1620 people work furs in the province which lays at the mouth of the Siberian Corridor. It is west of Nerchiinsk. The people here send us 13 ducats and 6 to Shanghai.

I order a Tax Collector brought here.

I also order colonists to Tchita and Sretensk.

April 29, 1779 - We have founded a colony in Tchita! I send in more colonists.

However, our attempt to colonize Sretensk has failed.

June 23, 1779 - I send a State Gift to Vijaynagar and our relations are maexed.

July 5, 1779 - I decline to Sell Offices in Sumbawa.

July 24, 1779 - I offer Vijaynagar annexation. They accept.


Mangalore:

208804 people fish off the western coast of India. They are currently upgrading their wall. The Hindu people here are of Dravidian culture. They send us 35 ducats while creating 10 in trade in Kutch.


Bangalore:

The former capital of Vijaynagar, the 290604 people here work the wool trade. Also Hindu and Dravidian, we recieve 29 ducats from them while thbey send 5 in trade to Kutch.

I order a Chief Justice sent here.


Yanam:

A port on the east coast south of Palakimedi, 186687 citizens work Chinaware here. The people here are both Hindu and Dravidian. They send me 37 ducats and create 57 in Ganges.

I order a governor promoted from the mayor here.


Madras:

The province of Madras in a port on the eastern coast of India, just north of Pondicherry. 224147 inhabitants work the fields harvesting spices. They send us 42 ducats and 56 to Ganges.

I order a governor here as well.


Vijaynagar military:

10 cannon, 54000 infantry and 3000 calvary in Bangalore.


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Continued Growth

July 25, 1779 - Seeing the relations with many countires plumment after annexing Vijaynagar, I send a State Gift to Taungu and Dai Viet.

Our relations with Dai Viet improved somewhat. Our relations with Taungu also improved, but only marginally.

August 26, 1779 - Tchita expands and more colonists are shipped out.

November 8, 1779 - I order Chief Justices in Yanam and Madras.

December 12, 1779 - Our Inquisition to Taiwan was sucessful! The people there have coverted to the one true faith!

I order a Chief Justice to Taiwan.

December 20, 1779 - Our colonization attempt to Tchita has failed. I order more colonists in.

January 1, 1780 - Yanam is rebelling against our rule.

January 30, 1780 - Yanam rebels have been crushed.

April 18, 1780 - Tchita has expanded and more settlers take off from Bali.

May 1, 1780 - Madras are rebelling.

May 27, 1780 - The Madras rebellion has ended.

August 13, 1780 - Tchita expands and more colonists are dispatched.

December 6, 1780 - Tchita expands again and more settlers leave. I also order colonists to Sretensk.

January 19, 1781 - New Land has been Claimed in Bali. The population, manpower, and tax value there all increase.

March 1, 1781 - Our land tech has increased.

March 29, 1781 - Tchita expands.

Tchita:

Southeast of Buriat and west of Sretensk, the 1616 people of Tchita are shepherds, sending us 14 ducats annually and generateing 2 in trade at Ganges.

I order a Tax Collector here.


April 21, 1781 - Our explorer has died.

April 24, 1781 - We have founded a colony in Sretensk! I order colonists there.

August 16, 1781 - Sretensk expands and more settlers are en route.

December 4, 1781 - Sretensk again expands. More colonists are ordered upwards.

January 1, 1782 - Rajputana is rebelling again.

January 15, 1782 - We defeat the Jodhpur rebels.

February 3, 1782 - I send colonists to Birobidjan.

February 16, 1782 - A Great Noble Family has Requested Aid. I send them the requested 75 ducats.

March 2, 1782 - Frances offers us a Trade Agreement, which I accept.

March 29, 1782 - Sretensk expands and more settlers are issued.

May 4, 1782 - I send a State Gift to Russia. Our relations improve marginally.

May 16, 1782 - Birobidjan expands and more settlers are dispatched.

July 19, 1782 - Sretensk expands again and more colonists are ordered to complete Sretensk's colonization.

August 28, 1782 - Birobidjan expands and more colonists embark upon a northerly voyage.

November 13, 1782 - Sretensk expands.


Sretensk:

East of Tchita and south of Kalar, the 1105 colonists here work the fur business and send us 13 ducats while shipping 3 to Shanghai.

I order a Tax Collector here.


Another odd alliance - The United States entreed into an alliance with the Ottoman Empire, Algiers, and Aden.


November 20, 1782 - Another State Gift is sent to Russia. This time our reltaions improve significantly.

December 13, 1782 - Birobidjan expands and additional colonists are sent out.

March 1, 1783 - Bangalore are rebelling against our rule. We defeat them in five days.

March 25, 1783 - Birobidjan expands.


Birobidjan:

Originally colonized a lonmg time ago and allowed to gorw, we have recently topped off this colony. Birobidjan is west of Amour and north of Manchu's Heilongjiang. 733 people export furs and send us 12 ducats while sending 6 to Shanghai.

I order walls built here.


April 1, 1783 - Mangalore is rebelling, now.

April 28, 1783 - Rebels in Mangalore have been crushed.

August 27, 1783 - We have signed a Trade Agreement with Algiers.

November 20, 1783 - Apparently an Omani Trading Post in Keren was destroyed by the natives there. They tried to set up a new one but it failed.

I order a Trading Post set up here myself.

Keren is adjacent to Ethopia and on the northern side of the Horn of Africa.

December 1, 1783 - The peasants in Mangalore are revolting again.

January 11, 1784 - We have crushed the rebels in Mangalore.

March 1, 1784 - Madras is rebelling.

April 4, 1784 - Our attempt to place a Trading Post in Keren has failed. I order another one to be placed there.

April 14, 1784 - We have gained an Explorer in Palakimedi.

April 20, 1784 - I order traders to Ekimcan, Baladok, Djagdi, and Zima.

May 29, 1784 - The rebels in Madras were defeated.

July 1, 1784 - Yanam is rebelling.

August 1, 1784 - Bangalore is rebelling.

August 4, 1784 - We have defeated the rebels in Yanam.

August 19, 1784 - We have established Trading Posts in Keren, Djagdi, Ekimcan, Baladok, and Zima.

Impressive.

August 28, 1784 - The Swedes attacked the natives in Keren and lost. The natives, riled up, burned down our Trading Post. I order a Colonist to the province.

October 7, 1784 - We defeat the rebels in Bangalore.

December 10, 1784 - Our Royal Marriage with Afghanistan has expired. We renew it.

December 21, 1784 - A gift of great worth has came today. Arakan has insulted us! We now have a Casus Belli against them for a year1.

January 1, 1785 - Yanam is rebelling.

February 1, 1785 - Our infrastructure tech has improved.

February 9, 1785 - Our troops land in Keren and attack the natives.

February 15, 1785 - We have failed to set up a colony in Keren. I ordera trader sent here.

February 22, 1785 - All trace of natives has been removed in Keren.

March 15, 1785 - I order a Naval Equipment Manufactory built in Johor.

June 30, 1785 - We have established a Trading Post in Keren. I order in colonists.

September 1, 1785 - Bangalore is rebelling against our rule.

October 7, 1785 - Colonial Dynamism has struck. We have gained a Conquistador and colonists.

October 24, 1785 - Bangalore's rbels are crushed.

October 27, 1785 - I send colonists to Kitimat and Sitka in the alaska regin.

November 14, 1785 - Keren expands and more colonists are en route.

March 20, 1786 - Keren expands. Additional settlers have been ordered to the African province.

April 1, 1786 - Mangalore is rebelling again.

April 24, 1786 - The Changtai Khanate has annexed the Uzbek Kaganate.

May 2, 1786 - The rebels have been crushed.

May 29, 1786 - Both Kitimat and Sitka have expanded and more colonists are on their way to both.

July 25, 1786 - Our colonization attempt to Keren has failed. More are ordered.

August 24, 1786 - Plague! has struck Goa. The population there is reduced by 1000.

November 29, 1786 - Keren has expanded again. Additional coonists emark for the Africa province.

December 26, 1786 - The heretics in Da Lat are rebelling after our attempt to convert them to the one true faith has failed.

January 3, 1787 - Da Lat rebels have been defeated.

January 5, 1787 - Kitimat and Sitka have both expanded.

I order Missionaries to Da Lat, Cambodia, and Raipur.

February 1, 1787 - Our land technology has increased.

March 25, 1787 - Our conquistador has discovered Igrim, above Sergino, but is attacked by natives. It looks to be a wealthy copper province. I retreat back to Sergino.

April 1, 1787 - Keren expands. I dispatch more settlers.

April 11, 1787 - Dai Viet had the Tay Son Rebellion. They chose to Crush the Rebels.

May 16, 1787 - Afghanistan demand that we come to their aid when Persia declares war upon them. I decline and our stability drops.

July 1, 1787 - We have again failed in our attempts to convert the masses in Irrawady and the peasants are revolting.

July 5, 1787 - We have discovered Vakhovska.

July 18, 1787 - Heretcis in Irrawady have been eliminated. The rebelling ones, rather.

August 4, 1787 - Our attempt to colonizae Keren has failed. I send in more colonists.

September 12, 1787 - We have discovered Surgut, another salt province.

I order a trader sent to Vakhovska.

November 1, 1787 - Our stability has increased.

November 12, 1787 - We have discovered Pimsk, yet another Salt province. I send a colonist here.

December 1, 1787 - Madras is rebelling against our rule.

December 7, 1787 - Keren expands and more colonists are on the way.

December 14, 1787 - We have discovered Kondinsk.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

More Expansions

February 1, 1788 - A revolt in Bangalore.

February 2, 1788 - We have discovered Saleharo.

March 6, 1788 - The rebels in Bangalores have been wiped out.

March 17, 1788 - I Grant Privileges to the Bourgeoisie, which moves our domestic policies futher towards plutocracy.

March 26, 1788 - We have established a Trading Post in Vakhovska.

April 11, 1788 - We have discovered Obdorsk.

May 24, 1788 - Our colonization attempt to Pimsk has failed. I dispatch more colonists to the site.

June 3, 1788 - We have discovered Berezov, the last of the Siberian provinces.

July 4, 1788 - Keren expands and more settlers are dispatched.

September 1, 1788 - Mangalore is rebelling.

September 28, 1788 - A new Monarch will rule our land. Pakubuwana IV, whho is average is all Monarach skills, is our new ruler. Ostenibly. We all know who really holds the power ot Mataram's glory.

November 8, 1788 - Keren expands. I send in more colonists.

November 11, 1788 - Russia again offers us an alliance. Honestly, with Vijaynagar gone, it is very tempting. Still, Russia too much of a war monger for my tastes. I decline.

November 13, 1788 - The rebels in Mangalore have been dealt with.

December 5, 1788 - We have failed to establish a colony in Pimsk.

I send in more settlers.

January 4, 1789 - Another state banck has been created leading to us getting some ducats.

June 1, 1789 - Looks like the Dutch have been removed from Antsirana by the natives there. They are trying to establish another Trading Post; we'll see how that goes.

June 19, 1789 - We have founded a colony in Pimsk!

June 28, 1789 - Keren expands.

Keren:

Another African province experiencing negative growth, the 806 people in Keren work the Coffee trade. Situated between two Omani Trading Posts and across the Red Sea from Yemen, the province of Keren send us 16 ducats and creates 26 in trade at Mascate.

I order a governor built here. Then walls.

August 6, 1789 - The Danish have established a Trading Post in Antsirana. Ah well.

August 30, 1789 - I order colonists to Pimsk.

February 6, 1790 - Pimsk expands and more colonists are dispatched.

July 1, 1790 - Yanam is rebelling against our rule.

July 13, 1790 - Our colonization attempt to Pimsk has failed. More settlers are en route.

August 5, 1790 - Rebels in Yanam have been extinguished.

November 1, 1790 - Madras is now rebelling.

I order colonists to Igrim. They'll probably fail, but just in case.

December 1, 1790 - We have crushed the rebels in Madras.

December 28, 1790 - Our colonization attempt to Pimsk has again failed. I have my conquistador sitting there, so expansion should be even easier. I order more settlers to Pimsk.

April 1, 1791 - Our naval tech has increased.

May 13, 1791 - We have founded a colony in Igrim! I order in more colonists.

June 19, 1791 - Pimsk expands and more settlers are issued.

July 1, 1791 - Our land tech has increased.

July 13, 1791 - I order another Naval Equipment Manufactory built, this one in Sarawak.

September 21, 1791 - Another present came today - a Boundary Dispute with Arakan. I choose to Press the Issue, gaining a CB against them for five years but losing some stability.

October 26, 1791 - Colonization to Igrim has failed abd more colonists are sent forth.

November 25, 1791 - Pimsk expands and more settlers set sail.

April 1, 1792 - Our stability increased.

April 7, 1792 - Igrim expands and I order more colonists to embark to the copper mines.

May 1, 1792 - Pimsk expands and one last wave of colonists set sail.

May 19, 1792 - I send a State Gift to Taungu and Dai Viet. In both cases our relations improve somewhat.

August 2, 1792 - I order colonists to Berezov where my conquistador awaits to help them settler.

September 20, 1792 - Our colonization to Igrim has failed.

October 7, 1792 - Pimsk has expanded.


Pimsk:

5610 people work the salt trade here in Pimsk. Two provinces above Sergino, the people of Pimsk send us 24 ducats and create 21 in trade at Novgorod.

I order a governor here.

I order more colonists to Igrim now that I know that Pimsk has finished.

February 18, 1793 - We have founded a colony in Berezov!

March 13, 1793 - Igrim expands and more colonists are en route.

June 1, 1793 - Colonists bound for Berezov leave Bali's harbor.

July 13, 1793 - Our Naval Equipments Manufactory is completed.

August 21, 1793 - Igrim expands and more oclonists are sent.

September 1, 1793 - Yanam is rebelling.

September 29, 1793 - Yanamese rebels have been crushed underfoot.

November 20, 1793 - Our colonization attempt to Berezov has failed.

January 1, 1794 - Bangalore peasants are revolting. We put them down is seix days.

January 27, 1794 - Igrim expands. Another group of colonists embark upon a most northward journey.

March 4, 1794 - I send more colonists to Berezov.

July 3, 1794 - Igrim expands.


Igrim:

North of Sergino, and west of Pimsk, the 5609 people here work in the copper mines. They send us 24 ducats and ship 19 to Novgorod in trade.

I order a governor built here.

August 16, 1794 - Berezov expands and more colonists are sent in.

October 17, 1794 - Having moved my conquistador to Surgut, I order colonists to the province.

February 2, 1795 - Our colonization attempt to Berezov has failed. I order more settler to the province.

April 22, 1795 - We have founded a colony in Surgut! I order more settlers to follow.

June 1, 1795 - Mangalore is rebelling.

July 2, 1795 - We have eradicated the rebels in Mangalore.

July 20, 1795 - Despite 2/3 odds, expansion has again failed in Berezov. I give our Minister of Colonization a hard, knowing look.

And I send out more colonists.

September 28, 1795 - Our colonization attempt to Surgut, again with 2/3 odds, has also failed. I inform my Minister that one more such failure will be his last.

November 4, 1795 - More colonists embark for Surgut.

January 7, 1796 - Another colonization attempt fails in Berezov.

We have a new Minister of Colonization.

January 27, 1796 - Our Inquisition in Da Lat has been Sucessful! The people there have converted to Hinduism.

March 16, 1796 - Our inquisition attempt to Cambodia has failed and the people there are rebelling against us. It is too bad they cannot be as far-sighted as their Da Lat kin.

I deicde that I cannot afford the negative reputation that taking Arakan would provide. At least not now.

So I need to find another way to connect my land. And I know of just the way.

I send a Personal Gift to Dai Viet. Our relations are maximized.

April 3, 1796 - We have defeated the rebels in Cambodia.

April 6, 1796 - Surfgut expands and more settlers are dispatched.

April 16, 1796 - Our explorer has died after exploring much of the southern Atlantic for us.

April 20, 1796 - I create a new Alliance with Dai Viet.

May 1, 1796 - More colonists are sent to Berezov.

May 29, 1796 - I offer Dai Viet Annexation. They accept.


Mandalay:

A poor province that is southeast of Chin and North of Irrawady finally gives us that land connection we have needed for so long. Now, every province in India, save Indus, is connected by land to every province in SE Asia and Malaysia. The people here famr grain and send us 26 ducats and ship 4 in trade to Ganges. Experiencing nationalism, the 75026 people here are Buddhist and Burmanese. Mandalay has a Weapons Manufactory.


Hanoi:

Since Hanoi is currently occupied by rebel forces, I cannot review a lot of its details. I do know that Hanoi ships Naval Supplies, has 72100 people, and sends us 16 ducats while sending 6 to Guangzhou. They are Vietnamese and Buddhist.

The province is surrounded by Vientiene and China, besides being under rebel rule. I have no desires to keep it.


Dai Viet Military:

I have acquired 2 warships and 4 transports from Dai Viet. I order them to Da Nang.

There are 5476 infantry and 13 cannon in Hanoi and 5000 infantry in Mandalay.


Having absolutely no desire for Hanoi, I release Dai Viet as a vassal. We lose the negative reputation that we gained for taking Hanoi, and Dai Viet will still be our vassal.

So, in essence, we have gained Mandalay for a slight drop in our reputation.

June 4, 1796 - I send a Missionary to Mandalay.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Gathering Strength


September 18, 1796 - Surgut expands and more colonists are dispatched.

October 20, 1796 - Colonization to Berezov has failed.

December 22, 1796 - A Missionary is sent to Irrawady.

January 1, 1797 - Mandalay is rebelling against our rule. We defeat them in eight days.

March 3, 1797 - Surgut expands and more colonists are dispatched. Colonists are also sent to Berezov.

March 10, 1797 - Regulation of the Medical Profession has increased the population in Ceram.

April 7, 1797 - Our inquistion attempt in Raipur has failed. We defeat the heretics in 6 days.

Another Missionary is sent to the Sunni people there.

Another is sent to Cambodia.

August 1, 1797 - Our land tech had increased.

August 15, 1797 - Both Bereezov and Surgut have expanded. I issue more colonists to Surgut.

October 7, 1797 - Our conquistador has died.

December 16, 1797 - Colonists are sent to Berezov.

January 1, 1798 - Mangalore is rebelling.

January 19, 1798 - Surgut expands.


Surgut:

East of Pimsk lies Surgut, the farthest east of any province along the Ural River. The 5609 peopl ehere work the salt tradse, and send us 24 ducats while generating 21 in trade at Novgorod.

I order a governor placed here.

January 23, 1798 - We have defeated the rebels in Mangalore.

March 27, 1798 - A Missionary is sent to Chin.

June 3, 1798 - Our expansion in Berezov has failed yet again. I order more colonists dispatched.

November 22, 1798 - Berezov's colonization fails again. I order colonists to Berezonv and to Obdorsk.

December 3, 1798 - I send a State Gift to Russia. Our relations barely improve.

January 5, 1799 - I send another State Gift to Russia. Our relations improve marginally.

May 5, 1799 - Berezov expands and more settlers are on their way.

June 19, 1799 - Our attempt to found a colony in Obdorsk has failed. I send out more colonists.

August 12, 1799 - We have an Exceptional Year and get 100 ducats plus inflation is decreased 10%.

August 14, 1799 - I send a State Gift to the Mameluks. Our relations improve a little.

September 16, 1799 - We enter into a Royal Marriage with the Mameluks.

October 18, 1799 - Berezov expands and one last group of colonists head out.

January 1, 1800 - Our land technology increases. We can now build level 5 fortresses.

January 21, 1800 - Our attempt to set up a colony in Obdorsk has again failed. I send out more colonists.

February 1, 1800 - Yanam is rebelling against our authority.

March 8, 1800 - We defeat the rebels.

March 29, 1800 - The US has purchased the Louisiana Territory for 1000 ducats.

April 2, 1800 - Berezov expands.


Berezov:

5623 people call the iron mines of Berezov home. North of Igrim and south of Obdrosk, Berezov lies along the Ural river as it heads northward. The maines here produce 24 ducats for us and 16 in Novgorod in trade.

I order a governor here.


April 22, 1800 - I send colonists to Kitimat.

June 15, 1800 - Our Royal marriage with Tibet is up.

August 1, 1800 - Bangalore is rebelling. We defeat them 8 days later.

August 20, 1800 - We have founded a colony in Obdorsk! I order more colonists into the province.

November 19, 1800 - Kitimat expands. We send out more colonists to the Alaskan island.

December 1, 1800 - Korea has declared their independance from Manchu. We have signed a Trade Agreement with them.

February 10, 1801 - Obdorsk expands. Additional colonists are dispatched.

June 17, 1801 - Kitimat expands.


Kitimat:

A large island off the coast of the Yukon, Kitimat was settled long ago, but recently has been topped off. With 711 colonists, Kitimat is now a small province. The fur traders here send us 11 ductas and ship 6 in trader to Nehalem.

I order a Tax Collector built in this port.

July 28, 1801 - A new and valuable mineral has been found in Wewak. The mine there increases in value again!

I order walls built in Wewak.

July 30, 1801 - Our colonization attempt to Obdorsk has failed. More colonists are sent.

January 27, 1802 - Obdorsk expands and more colonists are issued. Colonists are also sent to Sitka.

Missionaries are send to Perak.

June 8, 1802 - The seventh province has defected from Manchu following an event that caused rebellions around the country.

July 15, 1802 - Obdorsk expands and I order more colonists north.

August 18, 1802 - Sitka expands and more colonists are dispatched.

September 21, 1802 - Heretics in Irrawady have led a spontaneous revolt there.

October 11, 1802 - The rebels in Irrawady have been quashed.

January 3, 1803 - Our colonists to Obdorsk have failed. I send in more settlers.

February 2, 1803 - Another province has defected from Manchu. We have yet to get a single provice, however.

March 1, 1803 - Yet anothr Manchu defection.

April 9, 1803 - We have failed to expand Sitka. I order more colonists sent.

June 1, 1803 - Another defection.

June 28, 1803 - Obdorsk expands and more colonists are sent.

August 11, 1803 - I send colonists to Ekimcan.

September 1, 1803 - Mataram sends Russia a State Gift. Russia does not like it very much.

November 11, 1803 - Sitka expands. More colonists are en route.

November 30, 1803 - We have founded a colony in Ekimcan!

December 16, 1803 - Obdorsk expands.


Obdorsk:

At the mouth of the Ural River lies Obdorsk, north of Berezov. The Iron mines here are worked by 5612 people who send us 24 ducats and 16 to Novgorod.

I order a governor built here.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

On the Verge

January 1, 1804 - I send a colonist to Ekimcan.

April 11, 1804 - Ekimcan expands and more colonists are en route.

June 12, 1804 - Sitka expands.


Sitka:

South of Yukon, the 750 fur traders in the port of Sitka send us 11 ducats and ship 6 to Nehalem.

I order walls built here.

July 18, 1804 - Regulation of the Medical Profession in Flores has added 1500 people there.

July 23, 1804 - Ekimcan expands and more settlers are dispatched.

September 21, 1804 - Another State Gift is issued to Russia. This time they really like it.

November 9, 1804 - Ekimcan expands and more settlers are en route.

February 18, 1805 - Ekimcan expands again. More colonists set sail.

March 5, 1805 - France has won a war with England where the possession of sevreal colonies and Trading Posts have gone over to France. In all, 16 provinces, have gone ovr to France. Of those, several are African. Most, however, are in America somewhere.

April 1, 1805 - During their war, British soldiers burned down the French Trading Post in Nampuia. I order colonists to the province.

Nampuia is ideally situated for us - it conneects Zambezia with Niassa by land.

May 30, 1805 - Ekimcan expands, making it the easist colonization in a while.


Ekimcan:

Ekimcan is south of Nagorje, west of Khretset and east of Nerchiinsk. The 1615 fur traders here send us 13 ducats and ship 6 to Shanghai,

I order a Tax Collector placed here.

July 1, 1805 - Mangalore is rebelling against our rule.

August 2, 1805 - The rebels have been smashed.

September 8, 1805 - We have founded a colony in Nampuia! I order more colonists to follow.

January 19, 1806 - Nampuia expands and more colonists are sent.

February 15, 1806 - Our Inquisition to Mandalay is successful! The people there have thrown away their own relgion and embraced Hinduism!

May 28, 1806 - Nampuia expands and more colonists embark for the shores of East Africa.

June 20, 1806 - Our attempt to convert the Buddhists in Cambodia has failed and they are rebelling.

Another Missionary is sent to Cambodia.

July 14, 1806 - Attempts to convert the Buddhists in Irrawady have also failed. They are revolting here as well.

Anotehr Missionary is sent to Irrawady.

July 20, 1806 - Rebels in Cambodia are defeated.

August 4, 1806 - Rebels in Irrawady are likewise defeated.

October 7, 1806 - Nampuia expands and more colonists set sail.

February 15, 1807 - Nampuia again expands and more settlers are dispatched.

March 24, 1807 - We have a Boundary Dispute with Taungu but I order that it be resolved diplomatically. Our relations increase a bit.

April 4, 1807 - Sweden has won a war against Englnad and taken some of England's possessions too. Several colonies go to Sweden. It does not look like any are in Africa.

June 1, 1807 - Our land tech has increased.

June 26, 1807 - Nampuia expands and more colonists are sent.

July 13, 1807 - Our Inquisition to Raipur has suceeded! The Sunnis there have coverted to Hinduism!

I order a missionary sent to Gondwana.

November 7, 1807 - Nampuia expands. More colonists are ordered to the shores of Nampuia.

I also send traders to Tchekunda and Boureia.

January 1, 1808 - I send colonists to Okhotsk.

January 28, 1808 - Our Inquisition attempt in Chin has failed.

February 17, 1808 - We have established Tradig Posts in both Boureia and Tchekunda.

February 22, 1808 - Rebels in Chin have been vanquished.

March 18, 1808 - Nampuia expands.


Nampuia:

Nestled between Niass and Zambezia, Nampuia is the bridge that connects our East African possessions. 797 colonists work the Slaves trade here in Nampuia port. They send us 12 ducats and ship 9 to Natal is trade.

I order a Tax Collector built here.

May 3, 1808 - Okhotsk expands and more settlers are dispatched.

September 1, 1808 - Our nval technology has increased. We have gained navigation instruments that increases a boat's sight range at sea.

September 5, 1808 - Okhotsk expands. More colonists are shipped out.

December 12, 1808 - I offer Mameluks a State Gift. Our relations increase significantly.

December 25, 1808 - The Mameluks invites us to join their alliance with the Hedjaz against....


The Mughal Empire.


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Mataram-Mughal War of 1808-1810

I accept the alliance offer and am now at war with the Mughal Empire.

They have 8000 troops in Bikaner and 12500 in Thar. It is my goal to take these two provinces, so that our westernmost border is complete.

I order all of my troops from Rajputana and Indus into the Mughal territoes. We have a massive troop advantage, so I think that the war will go badly for the Mughals.

January 10, 1809 - Our forces have arrived in Bikaner and war begins.

January 17, 1809 - Our Indus army has arrived in Thar and we are at battle with the Mughal troops.

January 21, 1809 - We have eliminated all Mughal troops from Bikaner. I order out most of my troops and send in the cannon from Delhi.

February 19, 1809 - We have won a battle in har. I send in the infantry from our previous battle in Bikaner.

March 12, 1809 - We over 40000 men, I order the assault on Thar. It goes quickly.

March 17, 1809 - We have captured Thar! Our sige of Bikaer looks to be going well, so I will not assault them.

May 3, 1809 - Okhotsk expands and is now a full province. I elect to look at it war after the war.

June 21, 1809 - We have captured the city of Bikaner!

Remember, hese two provinces are cut off from the rest of the Empire by Afghanistan.

I demand the provinces for peace, the Mughals refuse. Obviously, they need more convincing.

I get permission for the Mameluks to use their land for military access. I march 40000 troops to Mughal territory.

August 23, 1809 - We have arrived in Zaheden. I immediately order an assault on the province.

August 30, 1809 - Zaheden has fallen to our men. Yet the Mughals still will not accept peace for Thar and Bikaner. I order my troops onward.

October 20, 1809 - We have arrived in Surkhandarya and I order an assault here as well.

November 2, 1809 - We have captured Surkhandarya. And yet, the Mughals refuse our peace overtures. I order my men to Herat, where the remnants of the Mugahls reside.

November 12, 1809 - We have arrived in Herat and battle ensues.

November 27, 1809 - Herat is defeated and I order my men to assault Herat. We have a breach, or else I wouldn't do it.

December 29, 1809 - Herat falls to us!

Surely the Mughals will acpet peace with us. We have 5 of thei r9 provinces in our hands. All we want are two distant provinces that don't even border the Mughal Empire any longer.

Yet they hold out.

March 9, 1810 - Machu declares war upon The Hedjaz. I decline to join them, which removes us from the alliance. That is quite good becuase now the Maeluks cannot negotiate peace on our behalf, only we can.

Our stability dropped, too, so it's not all roses.


And still, no peace. What will it take for the Mughals to accept peace with us? One army - one - has captured three Mughal provinces. And while they are down to 20% of their starting size due to attrition, assaults and battle, they still managed to capture three provinces. I have 9 more armies in SE Asia and India.

Should I send in more? Should I capture every last Mughal province?

I decide to wait this one out.

May 26, 1810 - I send another peace anvoy, after winning a few skirmishes with our smaller army.

This time, the Mughals accept our offer.

Thar:

126728 people work this provinces that is northeast of Indus and west of Pabjab, Bikaner and Rajputana. The people here are Sunni and Hindi. The farmers here grow grain and give us 22 ducats while sending 4 to Kutch in trade.


Bikaner:

South of Panjab, east of That, west of Delhi and north of Rajputana. The Hindi and Sunni peoples of Bikaner make cloth and send us 30 ducats exporting it. The 179554 citizens also generate 22 ducats in Kutch.

I order a governor here.

Okhotsk:

Colonized during the war, this port in the Northern Reaches is north of the gold mines in Enkan. Howver, unlike their rich neighbors, the 750 colonists here fish. The send us 7 ducats and 5 to Shanghai.

I order a Tax Collector sent here.

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

Mataram Rising

July 3, 1810 - The Mameluks invite us back int otheir alliance. I laugh. Here is who they are at war against:

Ottoman Empire, Mughal Empire, Aden, Algiera, Astrakahn

So, most of the Arabian world. And, they are at war with:

Manchu and the United States.

No thanks Mameluks.

August 1, 1810 - Mandalay is rebelling. we defeat the rebels in a week.

August 15, 1810 - I order traders to Norsk, Stanovoe, and Ulan Ude.

September 1, 1810 - Our stability has increased.

December 1, 1810 - We have established Trading Posts in Stanovoe and Ulan Ude. However, our attempt to do so in Norsk has failed.

I send Traders to Norsk and Balakhta.

March 6, 1811 - Our inquisition attempt in perak has failed and the Sunnis there are rebelling.

March 25, 1811 - We have established a Trading Post in Norsk, but no Balakhta. I ordre traders to Balakhta and Kamenkoie.

June 15, 1811 - Perak rebels have been defeated.

August 1, 1811 - Trading Post to Balakhta has failed and more traders are sent.

August 10, 1811 - We have established a Trading Post in Kamenkoie.

Septmber 26, 1811 - Manchu has The Celestial Order Rebellion and has chosen the It's Likely Just Harmless Talk option.

I send a State Gift to China. Our relations increase drastically.

October 29, 1811 - China and Mataram enter into Royal Marriage.

Novembr 26, 1811 - We have established a Trading Post in Balakhta.

December 1, 1811 - I send another State Gift to China. Our relations improve significantly.

March 6, 1812 - Saxony has joined England in their war against Quebec.

July 15, 1812 - I send a State Gift to England. Our relations have improved significantly.

August 15, 1812 - Another State Gift is sent. Our relations improve decently.

September 15, 1812 - Another State Gift is offer to England. Our relations improve drastically.

June 4, 1813 - England has agreed to share explorations with us and vice versa.

July 13, 1813 - A Monopoly Company has been formed and gives us 100 ducats.

September 1, 1813 - The peasants of Bikaner are rebelling against Mataram rule.

September 19, 1813 - We have defeated the peasants.

October 19, 1813 - Manchu has the Eight Trigrams Rebellion and again chooses that it is most likely harmless talk.

November 1, 1814 - Thar is rebelling.

December 25, 1814 - The rebels in Thar have been crushed.

March 15, 1815 - I grant the Bourgeosie Privigese, which moves us closer to a plutocracy.

July 1, 1815 - Mandalay is rebelling.

July 30, 1815 - Rebels in Mandalay have been quelled.

September 5, 1815 - Our attempt to convert the heathens in Cambodia has failed.

September 23, 1815 - Heretics rebelling in Cambodia have been summerly dispatched.

November 10, 1815 - Colonists are sent to our African colonies to bump the populations there up.

November 14, 1815 - China and Mataram enter into an Alliance. We need protection should a Eurpoean ever attack us. China has full land technology that greatly surpasses our own. Plus, they are our neighbors.

February 9, 1816 - Our attempt to convert the peasanst in Irrawady has failed and they are rebelling against us.

February 26, 1816 - The heretics rebelling in Irrawady have been destroyed.

March 1, 1816 - The African colonies have expanded.

April 1, 1816 - Bikaner is rebelling. They are put down after 9 days.

July 1, 1816 - Our land tech has increased.

February 1, 1817 - Thar is rebelling against Mataram rule.

March 30, 1817 - Thar rebels have been defeated in battle.

June 19, 1817 - We have gained a conquistador in Buru, but I fear it is too late fo him - the world has been explored. He can help us colonize in the Northern Reaches, however, so I send him up there.

We have 6 colonist and 6 African colonies, so I again send them out looking to expand our colonies there.

I begin to search the realm for my sucessor.

October 12, 1817 - Our African colonies have expanded.

November 17, 1817 - Our inquisition attempt in Gondwana has failed.

December 12, 1817 - The peasants in Gondwana have died.

January 1, 1818 - I order the realm to prepare for a great census.

February 1, 1818 - Bikaner is rebelling.

February 15, 1818 - We have eliminated te rebels in Bikaner.

March 1, 1818 - Our naval technology increases.

March 15, 1818 - I have found my sucessor. No one would suppose who he is. I shall reveal him on January 1, 1819 - the 400th Anniversary of the Regency in Mataram, and the day I retire.

July 1, 1818 - I send State Gifts to our vassals Dai Viet and Taungu. I also invite them to our Coronation on January 1, 1819, in Bali.

China, our ally, is of course invited as well.

August 1, 1818 - Our infrastructre has developed. We now have steam power. Excellent!


-Anxiety

End of Chapter Fifteen

[Abe Sargent]

The End of the Regency of Mataram - A New Age


Atahari I: January 1, 1419 - April 17, 1438
Kasuri: April 17, 1438 - January 10, 1470
Atahari II: January 10, 1470 - May 3, 1477
Sanjay: May 3, 1477 - January 11, 1508
Natarajan: January 11, 1508 - July 3, 1541
Atahari V: July 3, 1541 - September 28, 1541
Prabajavarnesti: October 1, 1541 - November 5, 1588
Saterjlan: November 5, 1588 - October 23, 1601
Janlanava: October 23, 1601 - July 10, 1636
Saterjlan: July 10, 1636 - July 21, 1642
Xang Jai: July 21, 1642 - December 28, 1680
Kaeoki: December 28, 1680 - December 30, 1718
Jerton Tavatja: December 30, 1718 - January 3, 1764
Hidaya Villantia: January 15, 1764 - January 1, 1819


Speech given at Coronation:

"After scouring our empire for an appropriate sucessor, I have found only one candidate.

I looked in the Alaskan foothills of North America. Down to Oregon. But I could not find him.

I perused the Pacifc Islands - Oahu, Kauai, Tahiti, Viti Levu. But he was not to be found.

I scoured the areas around New Zealand, Australia and New Guinea. But he was elsewhere.

I toured East Africa for him, from Keren down to Inhambae and even Mahe. But he was not there.

I went to the nothernmost areas of Sibiria - Obdorsk and Igrim, Sergino and Pimsk. Again, I could not find a suitable candidate.

Down the entire Siberian Corridor I investigated. Semipalatinsk, Angara, Ob, Kalar, Krasnoyarsk. And yet, no trace of him could be seen.

I entered the Northern Reaches and Kamchatka. From Sredny Hreebt to Nelma and Vanin. Oh I looked. But I could not find the one.

I took a look at western India - Panjab, Indus, Delhi. And yet, no sucessor was there.

Southern India - Mysore, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pondicherry, Maharashtra. Nothing was to be found.

So to Eastern India I went. Odisa, Raipur and Howrah over to Ganges and Santal. Yet. Nothing.

Our trek made its way through Chin and Mandalay, Irrawady and Kwai to SE Asia and even in this place, there was no sucessor.

Down the Malaysian Pensinula I went, even to Malacca itself and still. Still. There was no one.

So the, surely, our attempts to find a wirthy sucessor would suceed in the Phillipines, or maybe Taiwan. But no.

The island of Sumatra, also called Atjeh island. Was there a worthy Regent here? I could not find a one.

So to Borneo I flew. Brunei, Sabah, Kalimantan, Selatan - surely someone here, someone, could be the next Regent. But if so, they eluded me.

To Java I went. Jakarta, Surabaja, Bandung and Sunda. Is there not one person on Java who could be regent? Apparently not.

And then to the islands my ship went. Ceram and Buru, Timor and Tindore, Sumbawa and Flores. But it was to no avail.

So I came home to Bali depressed. For there was no one out there. No person had all of the abilities nneded - strength, resolve, intelligence, compassion, piety, autocracy, energy and ability. Nobody was an acceptable candidate.

And then, while in my deepest despair, a boy came up to me. Of 11 years of age, this simple little child, spoke to me as an adult. And I spoke with him. After only a brief instant it hit me.

Mataram, this is you next Regent.

The boy is your Prince. Pakubuwana V.

With the passing of the Regency into royal hands, this age of Mataram comes to a close. A new age opens before her, one where no achievement is impossible, no task too great, and no country or people can stand in our way.

I Give You Your New Regent! I GIVE YOU YOUR KING!"

-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

The Census of 1819

As my last offical duty, I have compiled the census informtion and will report it here.


Provinces, by population (minimum 100,000):

Rajputana, 706437
Ganges, 665749
Malacca, 630035 - Highest Non-India Province
Delhi, 600879
Mysore, 579677
Howrah, 526516
Hyderabad, 506427
Johor, 378571
Bangalore, 374822
Bundelkhand, 360927
Indus, 347986
Odisa, 334510
Berhampur, 330933
Koch, 308578
Maharashtra, 305101
Madras, 301029
Bastar, 286175
Santal, 273310
Perak, 266407
Mangalore, 264584
Khandesh, 260959
Yanam, 249159
Sambalpur, 236387
Malwa, 222560
Bali, 206921 - First Indies Province
Bandung, 205978 - First Ex-Colony
Chandigarh, 204248
Makassar, 192308
Brunei, 184076
Gondwana, 163113
Bikaner, 159568
Panjab, 156451
Surabaja, 141566
Selatan, 139197 - Second Ex-Colony
Thar, 132947
Da Nang, 132799
Ajeh, 130262
Khmer, 129753
Mekong Delta, 126556
Raipur, 123902
Nelma, 123859
Bangkok, 123544
Chin, 115852
Sabah, 111699
Cambodia, 103999
Pondicherry, 102966 - Third Ex-Colony
Salabanka, 100036 - Fouth Ex-Colony


Provinces by manpower, minimum 1.5:

Bali, 3
Maharashtra, 2.5
Hyderabad, 2.5
Mysore, 2.5
Delhi, 2.5
Rajputana, 2.5
Bandung, 2.3
Sumbawa, 2
Surabaja, 2
Malwa, 1.8
Sarawak, 1.5
Jakarta, 1.5
Flores, 1.5
Bandjarmasin, 1.5
Salabanka, 1.5
Sabah, 1.5


Provinces by Tax Revenue (minimum 10 ducats):

Bangkok, 16.2
Mysore, 15.3
Jakarta, 14.4
Surabaja, 13.2
Palakimedi, 13.2
Colombo, 13.2
Bombay, 13.2
Rajputana, 12.6
Malwa, 12.6
Maharashtra, 12.6
Delhi, 12.6
Yarra, 12
Goa, 12
Bandung, 12
Bali, 11.7
Wollongong, 10.8
Whangarei, 10.8
Sunda, 10.8
Pondicherry, 10.8
Madurai, 10.8
Kerala, 10.8


Provinces by Production, minimum 30 ducats:


Wewak, 60.33
Angara, 51
Yukon, 47.67
Buriant, 41
Enkan, 41
Jakarta, 39
Indus, 35.3
Bastar, 35.3
Mysore, 35.3
Nelma, 32.53
Mindoro, 31.6
Colombo, 31.6
Ganges, 30.86
Howrah, 30.86
Malacca, 30.86
Yanam, 30.86
Madras, 30.86
Delhi, 30.86
Maharashtra, 30.86


Top 10 Centers of Trade, by ducats traded:

Ganges, 991.04
Malacca, 763.82
Isfahan, 760.89
Kutch, 698.6
Thrace, 697.27
Novgorod, 656.16
Ile de France, 638.82
Manhattan, 635.74
Altar, 617.97
Guangzhou, 615.23

Number 11 - Samar, 614.96


Centers of Trade in Which Mataram has a Monopoly:

Malacca
Samar
Guangzhou
Shanghai
Kansai
Nehalem
Ganges
Kutch
Mascate
Isfahan
Zanzibar
Natal


Mataram is the greatet exporter of:

Chinaware
Coffee
Copper
Cotton
Fish
Furs
Naval Supplies
Spices
Tea


Exports, by Worldwide Trade Value:

Very High:

Chinaware
Tobacco
Spices


High:

Tea
Iron
Cloth
Wine
Salt
Coffee
Slaves
Ivory
Sugar
Cotton
Copper


Medium:

Fish
Furs


Low:

Grain
Wool
Naval Supplies


None:

Gold

Resources, by full provinces owned:

Spices, 29
Fish, 18
Furs, 16
Wool, 9
Chinaware, 9
Grain, 9
Cotton, 8
Naval Supplies, 7
Sugar, 6
Coffee, 5
Copper, 5
Slaves, 4
Gold, 4
Iron, 4
Salt, 4
Cloth, 4
Ivory, 2
Tea, 2

Tobacco, 0
Wine, 0


Exports, by Production Revenue:


Spices, 1506.5
Chinaware, 542.6
Sugar, 252.6
Gold, 241
Coffee, 216.5
Cotton, 201
Furs, 172
Fish, 160.9
Copper, 122.2
Cloth, 114.4
Salt, 109.9
Iron, 103.6
Tea, 63.5
Ivory, 59
Naval Supplies, 50.6
Grain, 47.6
Slaves, 46.6
Wool, 36.1


Exports by Trade Income:


Spices, 574.8
Chinaware, 554.2
Slaves, 112.2
Coffee, 101.6
Fish, 97.9
Cloth, 95.3
Ivory, 77.4
Iron, 70.6
Grain, 66.4
Tea, 56.7
Furs, 55.4
Cotton, 52.3
Salt, 52.3
Copper, 51.6
Sugar, 47.8
Wool, 47.5
Naval Supplies, 20.1

Gold, 0


Arts Academies:

Bali
Delhi
Flores


Refineries:

Colombo
Jakarta
Mindoro
Mysore
Rajputana
Viti Levu


Goods Manufactories:

Bandung
Bundelkhand
Hyderabad
Khandesh
Sulawesi
Surabaja


Weapons Manufactories:

Bastar
Kalar
Kolyma
Mandalay


Naval Equipment Manufactories:

Johor
Sarawak


Shipyard:

Luzon


Buddhist Provinces in Mataram:

Cambodia
Da Nang
Irrawady


Sunni Provinces in Mataram:

Bikaner
Brunei
Bundelkhand
Chin
Gondwana
Hyderabad
Indus
Perak
Makassar
Malacca
Thar


Vassals:

Dai Viet
Taungu


Allies:

China


Hindu Provinces Outside of Mataram's Borders:

Bihar
Gujarat


Largest Northern Reaches Province:

Sredney Hrebet, 13186


Largest Australia/New Zealand/New Guinea Province:

Wagga, 11592


Largest North American Province:

Yukon, 5905


Largest African Province:

Mahe, 4727


Largest Phillipines Province:

Luzon, 47836


Largest Pacific Island:

Tahiti, 10587


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

If you have read this franchise, I'd greatly appreciate it if you could take a few seconds and up your post count by posting a reply here. That way I can gauge the interest of this EU2 dynasty, and maybe stratgey dynasties in general. Even if it's, like six months later or whatever, I'd still appreciate it if you could post your reply here.


Thanks a bunch!


-Anxiety

[Chas in Cinti]

Anxiety.

I thouroughly enjoyed your dynasty... sorry to see it end! Please post more in the future!

Regards,
Chas

[Tasan]

I said it before, and I'll say it again. MOST EXCELLENT.

[AdmiralACF]

Great dynasty. Took me a while to finish. One thing I might suggest is that you leave out some of the notes on colonial expansion when you get closer to the end, just to speed things up a bit. I also like hearing about what's going on in the rest of the world with the computer players whenever they do something notable.

[Toddiec]

Great Dynasty! I look forward to reading more like it!

Toddiec

[Abe Sargent]

This is the old dynasty, in case anybody is interested. I am probably starting a new one, so check this thread out:




New EU2 Dynasty Thread (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9815)


-Anxiety

[Abe Sargent]

There a new EU2 dynasty running around by me. Check out my Granada dynasty at:

Granada Saga - NEW EU2 Dynasty!!! (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10023)


-Anxiety