May 1565
A Colonist has been sent to Sumba. The last island in the Java grouping.
July 1565
A Diplomat has been sent to Khmer to improve relations.
August 1565
Core Gained
The province of West Timor is now considered part of our patrimony.
November 1565
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Makassar to the one and only true faith!
January 1566
Ship Building Problems
A surge of requests for ships by various people has led to a surge in demand for shipping from various sources increasing the time and cost of ships. Although no one would dare charge us more for ships, it is taking longer to build them.
Malaya gets 'Shipbuilding Problems' for five years, giving the following effects:
Shipbuilding Time: +50.0%
July 1566
Tea
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Butuan that the climate in combination with the fertile land makes the province a highly suitable area for tea production.
Tea will now be produced in Butuan.
Merchant Bankrupt!
One of our merchants abroad has returned home as a pauper after losing every single ducat. He has gone bankrupt, and we will not receive benefits of his trade anymore.
The kind and wise old Sultan Kamal ad-Din has decided to donate to the poor merchants.
Lose 10 Diplomatic Power
Lose 17.26 ducats (301.91)
August 1566
We have begun the annexation of Brunei.
October 1566
Brigands Strike at Pilgrims
Faithful Muslims undertaking their pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca have recently come under attack by roving bands of brigands. The scum have now become bold enough to attack even the larger caravans, and many lives have been lost. The people are crying out for justice, and our most pious warriors have asked for permission to escort these pilgrims safely through the realm.
Sultan Kamal ad-Din promises protection.
Gain 25.00 Piety
Gain 10 Prestige (58)
December 1566
A Diplomat has been sent to Ayutthaya to fabricate a claim on Sukhothai.
January 1567
Fish
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Diego Garcia 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 Diego Garcia.
March 1567
Core Gained
The province of Martaban is now considered part of our patrimony.
A Missionary has been sent to Martaban.
July 1567
Native Assimilation in Sumba
Some of the local natives have been assimilated into the colony's population. With the additional people, we have a lot bigger faith in the feasibility of Sumba.
Gain 100 population in Sumba (314)
August 1567
Fish
We have received reports from our colonial settlers in Sumba 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 Sumba.
December 1567
Heir Falls Ill
Your heir, Muhammad Jamal ad-Din, breathes heavily. He has been lying in bed for three days now, and reflected in the beads of sweat on his forehead is the fear in your eyes for his life. He might not make it through the night.
Sultan Kamal ad-Din prays for Muhammad's life.
Muhammad has shown great resolve, pulling through from his illness.
January 1568
A Call to Arms!
The nation of Arakan has called us to battle against Assam!
We accept.
April 1568
Integrating Brunei
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 (61)
Province
Brunei
Base Tax: 6.0
Production: Spices
July 1568
Diplomatic Move
Diplomacy between nations was often affected by random factors from both sides involved. Most of the time, these factors were beyond the control of the foreign ministers involved.
Sultan Kamal ad-Din appoints new diplomats.
Gain 30 Diplomatic Power
August 1568
After 339 days we have won the siege of Cachar in Assam.
September 1568
We have also begun a siege on Madurai's Kotte province on the island of Ceylon.
May 1569
Siege Victory!
After 241 days we have won the siege of Kotte!
June 1569
Siege Victory!
After 281 days, we have won the siege of Assam!
August 1569
Assam and Arakan Make Peace
Assam will cede Silhet to Arakan.
October 1569
Another Infidel!
A low-ranking official in our government has distinguished himself and proven to be a very administrator. He may be deserving of a promotion, but there is one problem – he is not a Muslim. All attempts to force his conversion have been met with failure, and there are many who demand his immediate dismissal.
Sultan Kamal ad-Din will not trust the infidel. He has been dismissed.
Gain 25.00 Piety
Lose 25 Administrative Power
November 1569
Conversion Successful!
We have finally managed to convert the heretics of Martaban to the one and only true faith!
The Malayan Subjugation of Ayutthaya
Times have become difficult for Ayutthaya. Having lost a massive war in recent years to Khmer and Lan Na, the former power of Southeast Asia is now a shell of her once great glory. Now the 70 year-old Sultan Kamal ad-Din I Srivijaya wishes to see the longtime rival of his empire to bow at his feet.
January 1570
Colony Self-Sustaining
Our colony in Butuan has grown enough to become a city!
Gain 3.0 Prestige (62)
Base Tax: 3.0
Production: Tea
We have spent 7 Administrative Power to turn Butuan into a core. It will take six months.
A Colonist has been sent to Tagloc. The final province on the Philippines to be colonized by us.
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.
Malaya gets 'Colonial Enthusiasm' for five years, giving the following effects:
Settler Chance: +5.0%
Global Settler Increase: +25.00
June 1570
Death of a Sultan!
Sultan Kamal ad-Din I has died! After 54 years of prosperity, expansion and reverence.
Lose 1 Stability (0)
A New Sultan!
Muhammad Jamal ad-Din I Srivijaya (2/6/2) will now rule our glorious empire!
Inayat (2/2/4) is the new heir to the throne.
Rise of a Pretender!
The disputed succession of Muhammad Jamal ad-Din has caused a Pretender to rise and march for the capital!
7 Pretender regiments rise in Chaiya!
July 1570
Core Gained
The province of Butuan is now considered part of our patrimony.
Siege Victory!
After 233 days we have won the siege of Phra Bang!
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 Malaya can benefit from.
Sultan Muhammad Jamal ad-Din wishes to spare no expenses.
Gain 0.50 inflation
Gain 50 Administrative Power
August 1570
Mission Complete!
Accumulate Money!
Gain 10 Prestige (71)
The Battle of Chaiya
Facing down the Pretender Army himself, newly crowned Sultan Muhammad Jamal ad-Din marches an army of 20,000 men into Chaiya to face Ahmad Natzar, the Pretender and his 7,000 men. It was a bloody, ruthless rout. No one head of the Pretender's Army remained connected to its body.
October 1570
Siege Victory!
After 320 days we have won the siege of Phitsanulok!
November 1570
Siege Victory!
After 320 days we have won the siege of Ayutthaya!
January 1571
Colonies Self-Sustaining
Our colonies in Sumba and Diego Garcia have grown enough to become cities!
Gain 3.1 Prestige (73)
Province
Sumba
Base Tax: 2.1
Production: Fish
We have spent 5 Administrative Power to turn it into a core. It will take 6 months.
Diego Garcia
Base Tax: 1.0
Production: Fish
A Colonist has been sent to Kendari
April 1571
Siege Victory!
We have won the siege of Nakhon Thung Yai after 465 days!
End of the Malayan Subjugation of Ayutthaya (November 1569 – April 1571)
Taking his brother's place, Sultan Muhammad Jamal ad-Din gets to see Ayutthaya bow to the great Malaya.
Terms:
Ayutthaya will become a vassal of Malaya.
Malaya gains 8.5 Prestige (81)
Malaya gains 17.2 aggressive expansion relations penalty.
Our main grouping of islands.
Madagascar, Maldives and Diego Garcia
Our first look at the religion map mode.