April 1470
National Decision
Sultan Abd al-Jalil Shah has decided to introduce Jizya, which will be in effect until his death and gives the following effects:
National Tax Modifier: +5.0%
Lose 15.00 Piety (38)
A Missionary has been sent to Pagarruyung province.
October 1470
Native Assimilation in Palembang
Some of the locals natives have been assimilated into the colony's population. With the additional population, we have a lot bigger faith in the feasibility of Palembang.
A diplomat heads for Jaunpur in northern India to improve relations.
December 1470
Accommodation with Natives in Palembang
The local native population seems to be more accepting of our presence. This will have great benefits in the long run.
Natives in Palembang lose 1 ferocity.
There Should be a Stable Government
Several of the leading members of the government are deeply worried about some changes proposed to how the realm should be ruled. They demand a stop to such outrageous reforms, based on our tried and proved traditions (naturally avoiding mentioning how the changes would impact their own power base.)
Sultan Abd al-Jalil Shah decides to ignore the lobbyists.
Lose 10 Prestige (38)
June 1471
Grain
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Palembang that the land is very fertile and would be highly suitable for agricultural production of anything from cereals and vegetable foodstuffs to more exotic crops.
Grain will now be produced in Palembang.
June 1472
Military Technology Advance!
Pike Square
Throughout the middle ages cavalry's dominance was being challenged by disciplined pikemen. In battles such as Bannockburn or the Golden Spurs, cavalry was defeated by pikes. A combination of improved training and discipline, and the addition of swordsmen to provide close combat support has raised this formation to the peak of its efficiency.
Bonus Effect:
Military Tactics: +0.25
Land Moral Increased by +0.50
Can now build Armory
July 1472
An Armory is under construction in Melaka.
September 1472
We have maxed relations with Delhi.
November 1472
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Pagarruyung to the one and only true faith!
A missionary is now heading for Pariaman.
Armories are under construction in Perak, Selangor and Johor.
A diplomat has been sent to Sunda to fabricate a claim on Banten province.
June 1473
Colonist Rush
Rumors of our Quest for the New World have led to more people readying themselves for a new life as a colonial settler.
Malacca gets 'Colonial Enthusiasm' for five years, giving the following effects:
Settler Chance: +5.0%
Global Settler Increase: +25.00
August 1473
We have maxed relations with Jaunpur.
September 1473
A diplomat has been sent to Majapahit to fabricate a claim on Kendal province.
November 1473
Casus Belli
We have gained the 'Conquest' Casus Belli against Sunda. They hold provinces that we have claims on!
January 1474
The Malaccan Subjugation of Sunda
Sultan Abd al-Jalil Shah is much like his father when it comes to occupying and crushing. He is impatient and furious. Sunda, on the island of Java is the next target. The pretext is the province of Banten. The purpose is to turn Sunda into a vassal and launching pad to Majapahit.
March 1474
Armories are now under construction in Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan and Bintan.
May 1474
Battle of Kalapa
The bulk of the 1st Army finally arrives in Kalapa, met by the full force of Sunda's army. The Malaccan army holds out to begin their siege.
August 1474
Accommodation with Natives in Palembang
The local native population seems to be more accepting of our presence. This will have great benefits in the long run.
Natives in Palembang lose 1 ferocity.
September 1474
Casus Belli
We have gained the 'Conquest' Casus Belli against Majapahit. They hold provinces we have claims on.
A diplomat has been sent to Majapahit to fabricate a claim on Demak.
November 1474
Native Assimilation in Palembang
Some of the locals natives have been assimilated into the colony's population. With the additional population, we have a lot bigger faith in the feasibility of Palembang.
Gain 100 population in Palembang (935)
Exploration Ideas Advance!
Overseas Exploration
Setting up colonies in distant lands is pretty much a one way trip. If strange new diseases don't get you, the amount of time it takes to sail back means you won't be coming home. If we remind people of the potential riches, we can encourage them to seek lands further afield.
Bonus Effect:
Colonial Range: +50.0%
Malayan Sultanate Ideas Advance!
Indian Ocean Trade
The lucrative trade takes our merchants as far as China, Hindustan, Arabia and even Swahili coasts. The riches to be had attract more and more of our children to the mercantile life.
Bonus effect:
Merchants: +1
Our new merchant has been sent to The Moluccas to transfer trade power back to Malacca.
December 1474
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Pariaman to the one and only true faith!
The missionary now travels for Muko-Muko.
Improvements in Production Technology
There are reports of farmers and miners being more productive than local bailiffs expect them to be. We should investigate if there is something that the entire nation of Malacca can benefit from.
Sultan Abd al-Jalil Shah wants no expenses spared.
Gain 0.50 inflation
Gain 50 Administrative Power
February 1475
Siege Victory!
After 320 days we have won the siege of Kalapa!
The 1st Army marches for Pakuan, the Sunda capital.
August 1475
Colony Self-Sustaining
Our colony in Palembang has grown enough to become a city!
Gain 4.0 Prestige (42)
Base Tax 4.0
Production: Grain
10 Administrative Power has been spent to turn Palembang into a core. It will take 6 months.
The colonist has been sent to Tulangbewang
September 1475
After 211 days we have won the siege of Pakuan!
November 1475
The Sunda army has been chased through the provinces and eventually routed in Kawali. Banten, Cirebon and Kawali are now under Malaccan siege.
February 1476
Core Gained
The province of Palembang is now considered part of our patrimony. We shall defend it to the last drop of peasant blood.
We have sent a diplomat to Sulu to improve relations.
March 1476
A Donation
We have been approached by several imams who have asked for our financial support. Their own coffers are nearly empty, and they need more gold to aid their continuing efforts in providing spiritual guidance and charity to those in need.
Abd al-Jalil Shah is not a heartless Khalifa. This is a worthy and laudable goal. The imams shall have their charity!
Gain 25 Piety
Lose 41.09 ducats (579.87)
September 1476
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Muko-Muko to the one and only true faith!
Siege Victory!
After 331 days we have won the Siege of Kawali!
December 1476
Siege Victory!
After 391 days we have won the siege of Cirebon!
End of the Malaccan Subjugation of Sunda (January 1474 – December 1476)
Sultan 'Abd al-Jalil Shah and his counterpart from Sunda have reached a fitting peace agreement for all sides.
Terms:
Sunda will become a vassal of Malacca.
This peace will cost Malacca 45 diplomatic power.
With the Conquest Casus Belli, Malacca gains 8.0 prestige (55) and suffers 16.8 aggressive expansion relations penalty.
Malacca: Now with all new Sunda-vassal!