Age of Steam and Steel: Gameplay Thread

[Kingpoleon]

A Declaration on the Operation of the Suez Canal

We, the Undersigned, declare without regard to the current conflict occurring within the Eyalet of Egypt, that the right of travel through the Suez is of paramount interest to the peace and prosperity of the civilized world. As such, the Suez Maritime Canal should always be free and open, in time of war as in time of peace, to every vessel of commerce or of war, without distinction of flag.

X Francis III, Holy Roman Emperor

X King Louis XVIII, King of France

xFrederick and Catherine, King and Queen of Scandinavia

X Frederick III Hohenzollern, King of Prussia

X King Charles III

The Ottoman Empire has always defended the rights of all nations in the Suez Canal. But if any of these signatories sponsor rebels in our territories, they become a nation de facto at war with the Empire. If I sponsored rebels against any nation, I would not expect to be treated as a neutral nation. So let us again be clear: this mild mannered hand waving against my nation, in spite of the fact that several signatories have repeatedly (if privately) assured me that they understand and will abide by my proclamation, means nothing.

As more than one of you have withdrawn from trade negotiations with Egypt or promised never to conduct such and apologized to myself, the lack of intervention in Ottoman affairs is much appreciated.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

“The Emperor of the Sublime Port would do well to remember that those foolish enough to kick a hornet’s nest tend to get stung.  A man in his position would do well to tread carefully in this matter.”  - Frederick III Hohenzollern, King of Prussia

[PSOL]

The Eyalet of Egypt is always open to negotiations and diplomatic recognition by the other Mediterranean kingdoms and states. We urge that any noise made by the Sublime Port be disregarded as both a ruse to ensure that the paper tiger is still standing and a bluff made by a nation already unstable and slipping in influence.

“The Emperor of the Sublime Port would do well to remember that those foolish enough to kick a hornet’s nest tend to get stung.  A man in his position would do well to tread carefully in this matter.”  - Frederick III Hohenzollern, King of Prussia

The Sublime Port is still in a nostalgic mentality that they are always bound to conquer Vienna and be the major power in Europe and North Africa. It seems it would take a few disappointing realizations for the Turks to get in touch with reality.

[Wikipedia delenda est]

A Decree on the Foundation of the Russian-American Company


(Wikimedia Commons)

The Empire has long held forts upon the western shore of the North American continent, and it is now the intention of His Imperial Majesty to establish settlements within Russian America. Whereupon is announced the formation of The Russian-American Company Under the High Patronage of His Imperial Majesty, to be headed by Baron Ferdinand von Wrangel. Under the direction of the Baron von Wrangel, the company shall construct settlements across Russian America where they see fit. The company will receive as many serfs as they deem necessary for settlement, as well as katoga convicts should they run out. To ensure that Russian boundaries in the region are respected, the settlers are to be accompanied by Russian troops.

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

Yes, I'm being a bit anachronistic here, as neither of these flags would historically be proposed for some decades. All images are from the Wikimedia Commons.

Flag Law of Joseon

Queen Regent Sunwon in accordance with the advice of the advisors of her grandson King Heonjong, announces on this first day of the month of the Rabbit of the second year of his reign (28 February 1835).

For the convenience of overseas barbarians who are of the custom of using flags to designate ships and institutions holding allegiance to a particular sovereign, we order the following flags to be made official.

Government Flag
The following flag shall be used by government ships and institutions, except as otherwise specified:


Military Flags
1. The flag to be used by the Royal Joseon Navy shall continue to be that specified in the Basic Naval Law of 5 Tiger 2 Heonjong.

2. The flag to be used by the Royal Joseon Army shall be the government flag with  a black field and white trigrams instead of the white field and black trigrams of the government flag.

Civil Flag
The following flag may be used by our subjects in those contexts where a flag would be expected by overseas barbarians.

[Lumine]

The Treaty of Boston (1835),
A Treaty between the New England Confederation and the Kingdom of Quebec,

1.) The signatories hereby recognize the historical links between both nations, dating back to their close relationship in their respective struggles for independence. They also recognize the mutual benefits to be found in a close relationship. Therefore, both signatories hereby commit to the following:

2.) A close economic relationship, in which both signatories commit to lower current tariffs by 50%, and to consider each other as a “Most Favoured Nation” in terms of trade.

3.) A defensive military alliance, committing each signatory to intervene in case of a war of aggression initiated by another party.

4.) The recognition of their present borders and areas of influence and/or interest.

x Louis-Henry, King of Quebec

[YPestis25]

Viborg Agreement

The Tsardom of Russia and the Kingdom of Scandinavia, hereafter referred to as the signatories, agree to the following:

I . The signatories agree to respect the sovereignty of one another, and are forbidden from undertaking any action which would violate the national sovereignty of either signatory. Failure to adhere to this clause will render the remainder of the agreement void.
II . The signatories agree to free merchant docking rights in the Russian city of St. Petersburg and the Scandinavian city of Stockholm.
III . The signatories agree to a reduction of border fees between the Scandinavian Baltic provinces and the Tsardom of Russia by 50% for the purpose of encouraging new mercantile ventures.

xFrederick IV and Catherine I, King and Queen of Scandinavia

[Lumine]

The Treaty of Alaska (1835),
A Treaty between the Russian Empire and the Kingdom of Quebec,

1.) The signatories hereby recognize the intrinsic benefits of a positive relationship between each other, as well as the importance of avoiding unnecessary conflict over the Pacific Region. Therefore, both signatories hereby commit to the following:

2.) Increased economic interaction, including access for Russian and Quebecois goods to their respective markets and a tariff reduction of 15%.

3.) The recognition of clear areas of influence and/or interest, not to be breached by colonists of either signatory.

4.) A Russian sphere of influence which encompasses the Aleutian Islands, the length of the Yukon River, and the Alaskan Panhandle, to be known as Russian America.

5.) A territorial exchange to consolidate clear areas of influence, under which Quebec transfers current Alaskan settlements and renounces claims to Alaska, and under which Russia transfers Vancouver Island and the additional southern settlements.

6.) A five-year non-aggression pact.

x Louis-Henry, King of Quebec

[Wikipedia delenda est]

Viborg Agreement

The Tsardom of Russia and the Kingdom of Scandinavia, hereafter referred to as the signatories, agree to the following:

I . The signatories agree to respect the sovereignty of one another, and are forbidden from undertaking any action which would violate the national sovereignty of either signatory. Failure to adhere to this clause will render the remainder of the agreement void.
II . The signatories agree to free merchant docking rights in the Russian city of St. Petersburg and the Scandinavian city of Stockholm.
III . The signatories agree to a reduction of border fees between the Scandinavian Baltic provinces and the Tsardom of Russia by 50% for the purpose of encouraging new mercantile ventures.

xFrederick IV and Catherine I, King and Queen of Scandinavia

X Peter IV, Emperor of all the Russias

The Treaty of Alaska (1835),
A Treaty between the Russian Empire and the Kingdom of Quebec,

1.) The signatories hereby recognize the intrinsic benefits of a positive relationship between each other, as well as the importance of avoiding unnecessary conflict over the Pacific Region. Therefore, both signatories hereby commit to the following:

2.) Increased economic interaction, including access for Russian and Quebecois goods to their respective markets and a tariff reduction of 15%.

3.) The recognition of clear areas of influence and/or interest, not to be breached by colonists of either signatory.

4.) A Russian sphere of influence which encompasses the Aleutian Islands, the length of the Yukon River, and the Alaskan Panhandle, to be known as Russian America.

5.) A territorial exchange to consolidate clear areas of influence, under which Quebec transfers current Alaskan settlements and renounces claims to Alaska, and under which Russia transfers Vancouver Island and the additional southern settlements.

6.) A five-year non-aggression pact.

x Louis-Henry, King of Quebec

X Peter IV, Emperor of all the Russias

[Donerail]

Edicts of the Tokugawa Shogunate

wikimedia commons
Tenpō 6

Edict on Western Trade & Movement
In addition to their previously-permitted categories of trade work, French merchants in Dejima shall be permitted to trade without limit in the following categories:
1. Books, both French originals and Japanese translations, as well as other imported literature, save literature on Christianity and literature critical of the Shogunate. The shogunate will personally sponsor the translation and publication of seminal works of Western science, such as the works of Descartes, Bacon, Copernicus, Kepler, and others.
2. Medical equipment, including instruments and medicines, as well as medical equipment like spectacles.
3. Scientific equipment, such as globes, maps, clocks, survey equipment, seeds, telescopes, microscopes, electrical equipment and other equipment necessary for the study of astronomy, mathematics, chemistry, biology, geography, and the other sciences.

In addition to the traders permitted to reside in their designated zone in Nagasaki, any Westerner who can demonstrate his training and education as a physician and surgeon shall be permitted to enter Japan to practice his craft. Western scientists who wish to engage in scientific research alongside Japanese scientists shall be permitted on a case-by-case basis, with consideration for security and tranquility. The total number of Westerners allowed to enter through this program shall number no more than 2,000 at any time. We do remind any potential immigrants that the penalties for both the proselytization of Christianity and the import and sale of opium is a most excruciating death.

Edict on Education and Foreign Travel
The prior edict prohibiting the travel of Japanese ships for foreign countries and prohibiting the travel of Japanese abroad, and proscribing the death penalty for those who do so in secret, and for those who return from overseas after residing there, shall not apply to students who travel abroad to enroll in Western institutions of higher education. The Shogunate will sponsor the travel of several students each year to attend the French École Navale,

Two domestic institutes of higher education shall be established: a school in Edo for the study of the Western sciences, and (with the cooperation of the French government and its scholars) a naval training institute in Nagasaki.

Edict on the Business of Shipbuilding
The law prohibiting the construction of ocean-capable vessels of 90 tons or above, proclaimed by the Shogunate in 1635, is hereby repealed in its entirety.

Edict on the Definition of the Realm
The domain of the Tokugawa Shogunate includes the islands of Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku, Karafuto, Awaji, Shikoku, Oki, Iki, Tshshima, Sado, and Ezo; the Nanpo islands, including the Izu islands, Ogasawara islands, and Volcano islands; the Chishima islands, including Kunarshiri island, Oyakoba island, and all between; and all barrier islands, islets, banks, reefs, keys, atolls, archipelagos, rocks, and shoals, as may reasonably be considered part of the waters of the aforementioned islands.

Edict on Independence
The Ryukyu Kingdom and the Kingdom of Hawai’i are under the personal protection of the Shogunate. Hostile action taken against these realms shall be considered an affront to the Shogunate and shall incur a proportionate response.

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

Queen Regent Sunwon in accordance with the advice of the advisors of her grandson King Heonjong, announces on this tenth day of the month of the Rabbit of the second year of his reign (9 March 1835).

Edict Concerning Joseon-held Islands

The edict of King Injo, restricting travel between Jeju Province and the mainland provinces is hereby revoked.

There is to be established Ulleung County, consisting of the islands of Ulleung-do and the islands of Dok-do, which are all in the Eastern Sea. Ulleung County will be administered as part of Gyeongsang Province.  The decline of piracy in the Eastern Sea means that the safety concerns which caused prior kings to discourage settlement of Ulleung-do are now obviated. To facilitate settlement, those sentenced to exile may choose to settle in Ulleung County instead of departing our realm entirely, but will not be permitted to leave the county.

[Spamage]

1835 Midturn Update

Antonio José de Sucre Assassinated!
Royalist Generals Seize Government!

(Source: Wikimedia Commons)

    Executive Commander Sucre seemed to have tamed the discordant factions in Colombian politics when he came to power in 1832, uniting moderate revolutionaries, monarchists, staunch republicans, and various prominent generals into a formidable movement. Yet, news has now emerged that on the evening of April 3rd, 1835 the leader of the Colombian Revolution was gunned down while riding between his army and Bogota. What followed next has caused numerous suspicions to arise as to who could have been responsible.
    The National Assembly in Bogota immediately placed the blame on the government of Spain, who denied any wrongdoing. Even so, Madrid openly celebrated the death of that "rebel fiend." Others saw the likely culprit as one the various egotistical generals or opportunistic political factions in the government. Given the numerous divergent interests of the Colombian rebels, there was undoubtedly plenty of incentive to assassinate Sucre.
    It only took a week after Sucre's death for the weak republican government to be toppled. A cabal of royalist officers has revealed themselves, seized control of the civilian assembly, organized an Executive Regency Council, and declared their intention to crown a foreign prince as the King of Colombia. They allege that without Sucre's charisma to guide them the movement risks scattering unless it gains a foreign ally. Naturally, the hasty response from the monarchists has raised the objections of many republicans, who have accused them of plotting to kill Sucre. Furthermore, several generals, undoubtedly who had their eyes on the now vacant position, expressed shock at the pace of events. Younger princes in Quebec, Britain, and Louisiana are seen as primary candidates for the throne, though the Executive Regency Council has announced that it will entertain almost any dynasty, so long as their family commits to securing Colombian Independence.
    The most silent group in all of this political tension has been the common people, who have greatly mourned Sucre. At his funeral in the capitol, streets were filled with mourners out for revenge. Their rage was only calmed by a compassionate sermon by the Bishop of Bogota, urging the people to defend Sucre's memory by defeating the "Imperialists." Enlistments have rapidly increased as the determination to achieve Colombian Independence seems as strong as ever. Sucre will undoubtedly be seen as a national hero, but the fate of the movement he fought to hard to build remains to be seen. It is notable that public opinion is indifferent, at best, to the prospect of a monarchy, the formation of the Kingdom more the result of elite scheming than genuine popular will. With the Spaniards continuing to operate, it seems the war could still go either way...

Corporate Trade Through the Suez Declines By 40% Over Political Concerns
Prices of Tobacco, Sugar, Cotton, and Other Goods Rise in Europe

(Source: Wikimedia Commons)

     Even though the Suez Canal has thus far remained fully operational over the course of the Egyptian Rebellion, growing tension in the region and the expressed concerns of several foreign governments seems to have warded off many trading vessels. For the first half of the year, local officials are estimating a 40% decline in economic traffic through the waterway. Operating outside of the government, numerous private firms have decided to wait the ultimate outcome of the Egyptian Rebellion before commencing trade through the valuable canal. There companies have expressed concern over Ottoman threats to close the canal, growing tensions between European Capitals and Istanbul, as well as the possibility of Egyptian attacks on their vessels. There is also the concern of damage to vessels or outright expropriation of goods by either side in the conflict. Instead trade has either been postponed or rerouted through the Cape Colony and around Africa.
     The economic effects have been felt immediately, especially in realms with foreign colonies in Asia that relied on the shortcut provided by the Suez. Some of the firms that have ceased operations in the area for the time being include companies from France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and the Habsburg Monarchy. Due to the lowered supply and the increased costs of transporting materials the long way round, prices have begun to rise rapidly in Europe. Some in France and Britain have expressed concern about potential long-term economic effects of higher prices, including the shuttering of manufacturies unable to cope with high material costs, higher consumer goods costs, potential shortages, and the risk of unemployment in some of the recently urbanized areas.
     How the governments of Europe will react to the actions of their firms remains to be seen. For now, the public across the continent has been fairly understanding, though there's an open question of how long that will last. Interestingly, some of the powers least affected by the decline in traffic have been the two combatants themselves. Although the taxes imposed on transit have been lucrative, it is not the primary source of revenue for the Ottoman treasury. The decline of the Suez for the time being has been beneficial to both Brazil and Prussia, however, who are seeing increased demand for their own materials and greater rates of transit around Africa.
     Some economists in Europe are arguing that if the governments were to offer the businesses subsidies to continue to operate through the canal, perhaps the trade would recover somewhat. This could prove expensive for powers with a lot of trade in the region, however. Others believe that the situation is one of short-term panic, and will resolve itself when the situation becomes a bit clearer. Even so, the importance of the Suez has been emphasized over the past few months as everyone braces for potential continued economic reverberations.

[NyIndy]

The Treaty of Boston (1835),
A Treaty between the New England Confederation and the Kingdom of Quebec,

1.) The signatories hereby recognize the historical links between both nations, dating back to their close relationship in their respective struggles for independence. They also recognize the mutual benefits to be found in a close relationship. Therefore, both signatories hereby commit to the following:

2.) A close economic relationship, in which both signatories commit to lower current tariffs by 50%, and to consider each other as a “Most Favoured Nation” in terms of trade.

3.) A defensive military alliance, committing each signatory to intervene in case of a war of aggression initiated by another party.

4.) The recognition of their present borders and areas of influence and/or interest.

x Louis-Henry, King of Quebec

John Qunicy Adams, Chairman of New England

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

This is an out-of-character comment. I'm surprised that concerns over Suez would cause an impact on tobacco prices in Europe. Historically, Europe in this era sourced its tobacco from the Americas and the Balkans. Possibly the report was made by a Dutch journalist as it was in the 19th century that growing tobacco as a cash crop in the East Indies began. Or maybe tobacco traders are factoring in the possibility of being cut off from Turkish tobacco.

[Dereich]

This is an out-of-character comment. I'm surprised that concerns over Suez would cause an impact on tobacco prices in Europe. Historically, Europe in this era sourced its tobacco from the Americas and the Balkans. Possibly the report was made by a Dutch journalist as it was in the 19th century that growing tobacco as a cash crop in the East Indies began. Or maybe tobacco traders are factoring in the possibility of being cut off from Turkish tobacco.

Staying out of character, I think you could put a lot of that on the ongoing wars in the Americas. Cotton and sugar would have also been majority imports from the New World (though Austria and the Balkans also produced large amounts of cotton) but the ongoing conflicts there (several of which have now lasted many years) could serve as reasonable justification to diversify towards East Africa and Asia. Plus, as a mercantilist tactic the French might have pushed tobacco production in India.

[DKrol]

A Proclamation from the Court of King Louis-Philippe II Bourbon

On the Issue of Spanish Intervention: For too long, the people of the New World have been unfairly and unjustly ruled as the subjects of foreign kings far across the ocean. That time has come to an end. As has been seen across North America, from snowy Quebec in the North to tropical New Orleans in the South, the era of foreign rule is at an end. The people of Mexico have expressed a desire that every man can agree with - the desire for self rule and autonomy. To the King in Spain, I urge you to heed that call and allow the Mexican people to govern themselves as they see fit. Retreat to the lands South of Volcan Tajumulco immediately. Failure to do so will result in suffering, destruction, and death that could easily have been avoided.

On the Issue of Sedition: A government must always be held accountable by the governed. No person or newspaper is able to commit an act of sedition by commenting on, critiquing, or opposing the Government. That is a fundamental right of all citizens. The royal family, however, are not to be subject to personal critiques or insults. To do so would constitute an act of sedition, as the royal family is the manifestation of the nation. All acts of sedition will be punishable by life imprisonment or an extended period of labor service, as set by a judge, following a trial by a jury and a unanimous verdict of said jury.

On the Issue of Commerce: The Port of New Orleans is the gateway to much of the world's economic activity. As such, it must be fit and proper in facility, form, and function. Effective immediately, the Government will begin the process of expanding and refining the existing port infrastructure in New Orleans to ensure it meets the standards of the day. A secondary project will also begin to ensure the navigability of the Mississippi River. This will include the construction of numerous locks and dams along the course of the river to ensure the barges and ships of commerce are able to traverse it with ease. Although the costs may be great, the economic benefits will pay for both projects hundreds of times over.

By Order of His Majesty King Louis-Philippe II Bourbon

[YPestis25]

Hudson Accords

Recognizing the importance of their New World and transatlantic partnership, the Kingdoms of Quebec and Scandinavia, hereafter referred to as the signatories, have formulated the following agreement.:

I . The signatories agree to respect the sovereignty of one another, and are forbidden from undertaking any action which would violate the national sovereignty of either signatory. Failure to adhere to this clause will render the remainder of the agreement void.
II . The signatories agree to a reduction of docking fees for their trading vessels of 25%,
III . The signatories reaffirm the freedom of maritime travel in the Hudson Bay.
IV . The signatories reaffirm the rights of Quebecois fishermen on both sides of the Great Slave Lake and in the Arctic Archipelago.
V . This agreement shall be up for renewal every third year after its signing.

xFrederick IV and Catherine I, King and Queen of Scandinavia

[Lumine]

Hudson Accords

Recognizing the importance of their New World and transatlantic partnership, the Kingdoms of Quebec and Scandinavia, hereafter referred to as the signatories, have formulated the following agreement.:

I . The signatories agree to respect the sovereignty of one another, and are forbidden from undertaking any action which would violate the national sovereignty of either signatory. Failure to adhere to this clause will render the remainder of the agreement void.
II . The signatories agree to a reduction of docking fees for their trading vessels of 25%,
III . The signatories reaffirm the freedom of maritime travel in the Hudson Bay.
IV . The signatories reaffirm the rights of Quebecois fishermen on both sides of the Great Slave Lake and in the Arctic Archipelago.
V . This agreement shall be up for renewal every third year after its signing.

xFrederick IV and Catherine I, King and Queen of Scandinavia

x Louis-Henry, King of Quebec

[NyIndy]

Confederation of New England:

(Source: Wikimedia Commons)

-Chairman John Quincy Adams, the Confederation of New England is still a young nation. It has not even been a half century since brave men, of which your late father was one, stood up against British tyranny and declared independence with the aid of Quebec. The politics of New England was initially dominated by your northern neighbor, but in the last decade or so true independence has emerged. With that independence has come freedom of action and diplomacy, but also concern over the safety of your nation. It is clear that some sort of foreign ally will be necessary, however unpopular a prospect that is with your proud fellow citizens. Some believe that you ought to reaffirm your ties with Quebec, seeing Britain as too much of a threat. These people would have you seek to liberate your former brethren that still sit under the British yoke. Others would have you change course and seek friendship with Britain against Quebec. Of course, there is also the possibility of finding a distant benefactor to ward off potential threats, such as France, Scandinavia, or far-off Brazil. How will New England face the world?

New England shall continue her beneficial relationship with Quebec, while also trying to remain friendly with foreign powers such as Scandinavia, France, and Brazil.

-New England is young, and domestic politics is still yet to calcify into any secure order. Many in your cabinet argue that the Articles of Union signed during the Second French and Indian War, which bound Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont together were too weak, leaving too much power in the hands of local assemblies and towns. They would have you call a constitutional convention and remake the government in a more sensible fashion. The opposition counters and threatens protest and revolt if their liberty is challenged. Will you organize a constitutional convention? It is clear your party would have the votes to do so should you desire…

Chairman Adams will call a constitutional convention in Boston which will seek to strike a balance between strengthening the government and ensuring all New Englander's liberty remains protected. Chairman Adams shall tour his country, making speeches in support of the convention to assuage the fears of New Englanders that the Government is not trying the replicate the tyranny seen under the British, rather ensure that it will be in a position to ensure prosperity for their nation, and to defend it should the British come knocking again.

-As in Quebec, high rates of immigration from the Old World is leading to some tensions between the established population and newcomers. Unlike Quebec, most of the immigrants to New England come from Scotland or Ireland. Some see the resources of the Confederation as strained, trying to integrate too many newcomers too fast. It’s true that property prices have gone up and local cities have exploded in size, the new dwellings constructed being less than acceptable. Still, with the first factories opening in Boston, others believe that immigration will fuel the future of the region. What will your policy be on immigration?

Chairman Adams has been very impressed with the abilities of the Factories springing up across New England, not only in giving employment to New Englanders in search of work and a decent wage but also as an opportunity to turn New England into an economic power capable of punching well beyond their weight. As such, understanding immigrants will be vital in assisting in this industrial growth, Chairman Adams is encouraging immigration to the Confederation. In addition, Adams will work with legislators to ensure all New Englanders won't have to fear when it comes to finding adequate housing by subsidizing building programs across the nation. Adams will make speeches welcoming immigrants from across Europe, pointing out that New Englanders are united by their belief in liberty rather than a country or region of origin.

[Blair]

The Treaty of London
The United Kingdom of Great Britain, Ireland, and the Americas and the Kingdom of Prussia, hereby referred to as the signatories, agree to the following:

I . A pact of mutual defense is agreed upon, wherein one signatory is bound to come to the aid of the other, in the event of another great power’s commencement of war against the other.

   a . Included in this mutual defense is an automatic embargo against any aggressor power which declares war on the signatories.

II . Each of the signatories agree to a removal of docking fees and a 50% reduction of tariffs on goods from the other. over a period of 5 years, with a 10% reduction in each year.

III. Both Kingdoms commit to a closer relationship and a shared friendship based on mutual values and a desire for stability and prosperity.

X King Charles III

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

The Treaty of London
The United Kingdom of Great Britain, Ireland, and the Americas and the Kingdom of Prussia, hereby referred to as the signatories, agree to the following:

I . A pact of mutual defense is agreed upon, wherein one signatory is bound to come to the aid of the other, in the event of another great power’s commencement of war against the other.

   a . Included in this mutual defense is an automatic embargo against any aggressor power which declares war on the signatories.

II . Each of the signatories agree to a removal of docking fees and a 50% reduction of tariffs on goods from the other. over a period of 5 years, with a 10% reduction in each year.

III. Both Kingdoms commit to a closer relationship and a shared friendship based on mutual values and a desire for stability and prosperity.

X King Charles III

X Frederick III Hohenzollern, King of Prussia

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

The Treaty of Moscow

The Russian Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia, hereby referred to as the signatories, agree to the following:

I . A pact of mutual defense is agreed upon, wherein one signatory is bound to come to the aid of the other, in the event of another great power’s commencement of war against the other.

   a . Included in this mutual defense is an automatic embargo against any aggressor power which declares war on the signatories.

II . Each of the signatories agree to a removal of docking fees and a 50% reduction of tariffs on goods from the other.

X Frederick III Hohenzollern, King of Prussia

[Dereich]

The Convention of St. Petersburg

In consideration of the fraternal affection and longstanding ties shared by the the Russian and Holy Roman Emperors and in the interests of the maintenance of peace in Christendom, the signatories hereby renew their commitment to mutual defense should they find themselves attacked in their European or Asiatic holdings.

X Francis, Holy Roman Emperor

[Wikipedia delenda est]

The Treaty of Moscow

The Russian Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia, hereby referred to as the signatories, agree to the following:

I . A pact of mutual defense is agreed upon, wherein one signatory is bound to come to the aid of the other, in the event of another great power’s commencement of war against the other.

   a . Included in this mutual defense is an automatic embargo against any aggressor power which declares war on the signatories.

II . Each of the signatories agree to a removal of docking fees and a 50% reduction of tariffs on goods from the other.

X Frederick III Hohenzollern, King of Prussia

X Peter IV, Emperor of All the Russias

The Treaty of Moscow

The Russian Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia, hereby referred to as the signatories, agree to the following:

I . A pact of mutual defense is agreed upon, wherein one signatory is bound to come to the aid of the other, in the event of another great power’s commencement of war against the other.

   a . Included in this mutual defense is an automatic embargo against any aggressor power which declares war on the signatories.

II . Each of the signatories agree to a removal of docking fees and a 50% reduction of tariffs on goods from the other.

X Frederick III Hohenzollern, King of Prussia

X Peter IV, Emperor of All the Russias

[Dereich]

Prague Conference

In the interests of maintaining peace in Germany and across the continent, the Habsburg Monarchy, the Kingdom of Prussia, and the Kingdom of Scandinavia, hereafter referred to as the signatories, have agreed to the following terms:

I . The entrance of any new German state into either the Holy Roman Empire or the German League must be approved unanimously by the signatories.
II . Both the Kingdom of Prussia and Habsburg Monarchy agree to cease individual negotiations with member states of the Holy Roman Empire and the German League respectively, and to only negotiate through their suprastate bodies.
III . The signatories agree to a mutual defensive alliance in order to protect the status quo in Germany. Any attack on one signatory will oblige the other signatories to commence hostilities with the offending state.
IV . The Electorate of Saxony’s borders will be restored to their pre-1780 status, with the lands lost being transferred to the Kingdom of Prussia.
V . The Duchy of Wurttemberg will resume its place within the Holy Roman Empire.

X Francis, Holy Roman Emperor