January 1562
Administrative Technology Advance!
The Scythe
Although it has been in existence for a long time, the scythe somehow still isn't the most popular tool for harvesting crops. By encouraging peasants to use a scythe instead of a sickle, we will improve the efficiency of our harvests.
Bonus Effect:
Production Efficiency Increased by +10%
Allows armies Forced March orders, allowing them to march faster for military power.
June 1562
Earth Ramparts are under construction in Visayas, Panay and Lanao.
July 1562
Poor Quality Copper
Some of our copper mines have hit some below standard ores, this has pushed up the cost of artillery units in our nation.
Malaya gets 'Poor Copper' for two years, giving the following effects:
Artillery Cost: +20.0%
September 1562
Colony Self-Sustaining
Our colony in Maguindanao has grown enough to become a city!
Gain 5.2 Prestige
Base Tax: 5.2
Production: Fish
We have spent 15 Administrative Power to turn Maguindanao into a core.
Mission Complete!
Turn Maguindanao into a city!
Gain 1 base tax in Maguindanao (6.2)
Gain 18 manpower in Maguindanao.
The Colonist heads for Butuan.
Current Mission
Improve Defenses in Phetchaburi.
January 1563
A New Settlement
Our efforts to develop West Timor go on, but now some of the settlers have rejected our capital city and begun establishing a new settlement quite far from the original one. Now people flock to that second settlement, and we are left to split our efforts.
Sultan Kamal ad-Din says more people means more taxes.
Gain 1 base tax in West Timor
February 1563
Integrating Makassar
When a smaller country gives up its independence to join a greater realm, there is a lot of adapting, and while some other parts are easy, the administration of the realm will still need to expand to accommodate all possibilities.
Malacca gets 'Annexed Subjects' for 10 years, giving the following effects:
Diplomatic Reputation: -3.00
Gain 5 Prestige (40)
An Earth Rampart is under construction in Lombok.
March 1563
Colony Self-Sustaining
Our colony in Antananarivo has grown enough to become a city!
Gain 2.8 Prestige (43)
Base Tax: 2.8
Production: Slaves
Core Gained
The province of Maguindanao is now considered part of our patrimony.
August 1563
A Colonist has been set to Diego Garcia, which is south of Maldives.
October 1563
Blasphemy!
A prominent and outspoken government official recently transferred home from the diplomatic corps seems to have spent a little too much of his time abroad. He has returned to Malaya with some controversial ideas of how to interpret the words of the Prophet, and needless to say, this has provoked a lot of ire among the clergy. Several imams have declared the official a blasphemer and demand immediate action from the government.
Sultan Kamal ad-Din decides to burn him at the stake!
Gain 25.00 Piety (100.00)
Lose 10 Diplomatic Power
December 1563
The Malayan Subjugation of Pegu
As Sultan Kamal ad-Din nears his 50th Anniversary as Sultan of glorious Malaya, he wishes to seek a final impact on his realm for the annals of history. Martaban, Pegu's province that shares a border with Malayan lands is ripe for the picking. A former ally of Khmer, Pegu now ally themselves with Ava and Dai Viet.
January 1564
Martaban and Moulmein have quickly been put under siege by Malayan forces.
February 1564
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Ratchaburi to the one and only true faith!
A Missionary heads for Makassar.
A Star Fort is under construction in Phetchaburi.
April 1564
Herald from Delhi
The great statesman Saikander I of Delhi has died. Our Royal Marriage has ended.
Royal Marriage
We have entered a royal marriage with Delhi.
July 1564
Growth of Cities Attracts Serfs
It seems as if serfs are moving out of the provinces and aim to earn a living in the capital. This is creating turmoil in the country, but our capital may benefit in the long run.
Lose 1 Base Tax in Tulangbewang
Gain +25.00% Local Autonomy in Tulangbewang
Gain 1 Base Tax in Melaka.
August 1564
Siege Victory!
After 223 days we have won the siege of Moulmein.
Siege Victory!
After 241 days we have won the siege of Martaban.
November 1564
Siege Victory!
After 241 days we have won the siege of Pegu!
January 1565
A Diplomat has been sent to Nakhon Thung Yai to fabricate a claim on the Ayutthaya province.
February 1563
Colony Self-Sustaining
Our colony in West Timor has grown enough to become a city!
Gain 3.2 Prestige (43)
Base Tax: 3.2
Production: Naval Supplies
We have spent 8 Administrative Power to turn West Timor into a core. It will take six months.
Mission Complete!
Improve defenses in Phetchaburi!
Gain 5.0 Army Tradition
Current Mission
Accumulate Money
Siege Victory!
After 180 days we have won the siege of Pathein!
End of the Malayan Subjugation of Pegu (December 1563 – February 1565)
Sultan Kamal ad-Din has his final great victory.
Terms:
Pegu will cede Martaban to Malaya.
Pegu will become a vassal of Malaya.
Malaya will lose 45 diplomatic power
Malaya gains 7.5 prestige (51)
Malaya gains 15.9 aggressive expansion relations penalty.
Province
Martaban
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Naval Supplies
We have spent 30 Administrative Power to turn Martaban into a core. It will take two years.
Pegu is northwest of us, bordering Arakan and Ayutthaya. An excellent add, it allows us to further make claims on Ayutthaya.