March 1518
We have sent a diplomat to Korea to improve relations. They could still yet prove to be an ally in the future.
May 1518
Expansion Ideas Advance!
Faster Colonists
You cannot simply send colonists out and expect them to build a colony. There is a time consuming process of preparing the expedition with all the items they will need to survive in their new home. Using passed experience we can speed this process up.
Bonus Effect:
Global Settler Increase: +10.00
June 1518
Exploration Ideas Advance!
Free Colonies
Only so many people are willing to move abroad to expand our great colonial empire. However the promise of a plot of land to farm, in free hold, will encourage many more people to seek their fortune abroad. The nice thing about it is that there is plenty of land for everyone.
Bonus Effect:
Colonists: +1
Japanese Ideas Advance!
Reformed Land Holding
Traditionally land was assessed by size, but this failed to take into account that not all land is the same. From now on land will be valued according to the value of rice that can be grown on it. This will make it easier to ensure our vassals give us the troops they are supposed to provide.
Bonus Effect:
National Manpower Modifier: +20.0%
A colonist has been sent to Tauisk province.
July 1518
Fish
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Pangasinan that the surrounding waters have a very rich supply of fish. Fish may be one of the most basic foods available, but it's nonetheless an important resource.
Fish will now be produced in Pangasinan.
August 1518
Military Technology Advance!
Arquebus (6)
Although hand cannons had been developed in China in the 12th century and had spread to Europe by the 14th, the weakness of these weapons reduced their battlefield utility. Light and reliable Arquebus was able to displace bow due to three main factors. It had better armor penetration, it was easier to train men to use it, and it did not rely on the strength of the user.
Bonus Effect:
Military Tactics: +0.25
Combat width increased by 2.
Infantry Shock: +0.30
Enables Asian Steppe Cavalry
Enables Samurai Cavalry
All cavalry units have been updated to Samurai Cavalry
December 1518
Gift to the State
Good governance would sometimes prompt the nobility and the businessmen of the realm to donate cash to the treasury, out of pure patriotism or in exchange for the sales or transfer of honorary titles and positions.
Empress Ina decides to spend the gift generously.
+10 Prestige (38)
January 1519
Colony Self-Sustaining
Our colony in Okhotsk has grown enough to become self-sustaining!
+1.2 Prestige (39)
Work on a core in Okhotsk is underway.
A colonist is on their way to Penzhina.
July 1519
Core Province
The province of Okhotsk is now considered part of our patrimony. We shall defend it to the last drop of peasant blood.
November 1519
A diplomat has been sent to Oirat to improve relations.
February 1520
We have maxed relations with Korea.
April 1520
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Udi to the one and only true faith!
A missionary has been sent to Kamchatka.
January 1521
Gift to the State
Good governance would sometimes prompt the nobility and the businessmen of the realm to donate cash to the treasury, out of pure patriotism or in exchange for the sales or transfer of honorary titles and positions.
Emperor Ietsugu decides to spend the gift generously.
+10 Prestige (48)
A diplomat has been sent to Chukchi to diplomatically annex our vassal.
April 1521
We have maxed relations with Oirat.
June 1521
Colonial Enthusiasm
'A new life awaits you in the colonies! A chance to start over in a golden land of opportunity and adventure!' Colonial life isn't like this, but people believe it and are racing to get to the colonies before the opportunities disappear.
Japan gets 'Colonial Enthusiasm' for five years, giving the following effects:
Settler Chance: +5.0%
Global Settler Increase: +25.00
July 1521
Fish
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Tauisk that surrounding waters have a very rich supply of fish. Fish may be one of the most basic foods available but it's nonetheless an important resource.
Fish will now be produced in Tauisk.
October 1521
Integrating Chukchi
When a smaller country gives up its independence to join a greater realm, there is a lot of adapting, and while some parts are easy, the administration of the realm will still need to expand to accommodate all possibilities.
Japan gets 'Annexed Subjects' for 10 years, giving the following effects:
Diplomatic Reputation: -3.00
+5.0 Prestige (52)
