DLS MAIN THREAD

"December 10th, 1926.

Nobody knows why it happened, or whether it was fair or just.
Everyone was there, yet nobody had answers.
'Maybe it was his vacation?' 'Maybe he died from the stress of office?' 'Maybe he was assassinated by the Italians?'
So many excuses.

A statue was built, a square was named.
Yet nobody considered it enough.
I didn't consider it enough.
I think he would have appreciated me speaking at his funeral.

Like I said, everyone was there.
Dragutin, Davidovic, Radic... most politicians were there.
In his last few days, he even wrote invitations to his own funeral to the three kings of the three kingdoms, to Istvan and to the Czar.
Although it was getting into the late hours of the funeral. Maybe there was a train delay.

Regardless, many people were there for different reasons.
Some were there because he was famous and would finish the funeral by kissing a baby or two.
Some were there because he was loved by them, like with his wife and three sons.
I, along with many of the people I know were there because he was respected.

He was easy to respect.
He had led the country through the good and the bad.
The thick and the thin, the soup and the stew.
He was very easy to respect.

'It had to happen eventually', people told me.
Life is always too short for good men.
He lived to 81 years of age; a respectable age I would say.
I hope I live that long. I hope I do just as much good.

Rest in peace, old friend.
Rest in peace, Pasic."

- The Personal Memoirs of Alexander I of Yugoslavia

The Radical Party soon pushes for a change in Oblasts to better represent number of people - most particularly is the "hard cap", meaning an oblast must contain no more than 105,000 people and no less than 95,000 people, which is particularly popular in the radical camp, although the democratic camp is strongly against it, with their overwhelming voter base in jeopardy.

Meanwhile, Dragutin secretly prepares the Poltergeists as well as a zealously loyal unit, the 2nd Infantry, to take over the parliament. He has manage to get his hands on two old J-1 tanks as well as two flatbedded trucks to transport them. His troop, approximately 600 men, consisting of 200 Poltergeist agents and 400 2nd Infantry units, are armed with military grade Yugoslav rifles - M.23/24 rifles and hand grenades. They also have two rocket launchers with 5 rockets.

Tito lands finally in Bulgaria and almost immediately, he takes advantage of his 250 soviets and rounds up another 350 Bulgarian partisans. They soon raid a Zastava factory, taking hundred of rifles and, most disturbingly, four armored cars. Several other successful raids in the area produce dynamite and a single rocket launcher, with 2 rockets. Trekking through the forests and mountains to remain unseen, they hole up on Mt. Igman to await their comrades' news of parliamentary vulnerability.

The resulting battle between Internal Defense forces, Dragutin-loyal forces and Communists would be known as the "Blood-Red Coup".

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President Gabriel orders 1,000 soldiers to the german border, along with 300 Gabriel LX tanks. 

Paris, France
The National Assembly passes a bill authorizing private corporations to put advertisements on Military Bases, along with a bill that demands the Minimum wage be kept proportional to inflation. President Gabriel delivers a speech in Toulouse from the now finished Toulouse Tower, the tallest building in Europe. 
"It is in this confusing time that the French people should be proud. We are the strongest unified nation in the world, a global economic powerhouse, and a leader in progressive policies and economic reform. We will no longer idly sit and watch the world, we are part of it. Mankind's cultural hearth. I have no doubt that in the coming years and decades we will continue to prosper and evolve as a nation, and as a people. Thank you."

Gothic square:


As the Catalonian war machine revs its massive engine ever louder,
400 of the new Rhino-III tanks parade with the newest 1000 recruits of the 400th battalion in the square as they head
off the far away bases. 15 new planes fly overhead as the factorys work overtime and soldiers grim regimentation shows the true might of our small nation.

It is now 1927.

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WORLD EVENTS
--- British troops are deployed to Shanghai, China, following threats of Civil War amongst the Chinese, to protect British nationals - Thousands soon arrive as the Chinese Nationalist government, the Kuomintang, establishes a Government in Nanjing - This is soon recognized by the UK, who sets up a small consulate, and the Nanjing government invites any others to participate as well
--- Uprising occurs in Portugal against the authoritarian General Carmona, the current leader of the Country following last year's Coup - It is swiftly crushed as Portuguese government forces move and massacre anyone seeking to oppose the Regime
--- ELECTION: Ottoman Empire elects İsmet İnönü, alongside Akaturk, as the Ottoman Prime Minister, under the banner of the liberal Republican People's Party - Opposition calls for a re-vote, seconded by the reigning Sultan
--- Italy formalizes the Bank of Italy as it's national creditor, and immediately begins work to finance new industrial and military growth - FIAT is slated as Italy's foremost manufacturer, and FIAT negotiators are sent to many German and French companies, seeking contracts
--- ELECTION: Japanese Empire elects Baron Tanaka as premier, promising new Government appointments - Following Shiang Kai-Shek formalizing Government, Tanaka soon orders the expansion of deployed Japanese troop numbers in Korea and Outer Manchuria
--- International Economic Conference opens, sanctioned by the League of Nations - Conference includes 52 nations, including Russia, and soon calls for a meeting in London, inviting all nations to send delegates and discuss international Finance
--- After a year of conflict with Arabian forces, Ottoman troops withdraw from Mecca - Treaty of Jeddah is soon signed, recognizing Saudi independence under British supervision - Ottoman troops redeploy to Western Persia and the Causcus, following increased tensions with Persia itself
--- Japanese Forces send small contingent to intervene in China - Premier Tanaka refuses to recognize the new Chinese government, and calls for international oversight, along with Japanese approval, in establishing a Chinese Republic outside the bounds of both Nationalists and Communists
--- ELECTION: Tomáš Masaryk re-elected for third term as President of Czechoslovakia - Approved by the local King, a Habsburg, he reigns as nonpartisan, and continues his stance of Czechoslovak independence in Eastern Europe
--- Rumors continue from the Comintern that Leon Trotsky, prominent Menshevik and proponents of the Alliance of Communist Parties of the Russian State, is expelled - Soon goes into hiding in an unknown location as Josef Stalin, in Lenin's increasingly poor health, assumes temporary leadership and consolidates power
--- Iraq declares indipendence from Ottoman forces - Although conflict is absent, local forces refuse to leave until a formal treaty is signed recognizing the state - Ottoman troops increase movements
--- 23 civilians killed in tragic Yugoslav-Hungarian border incident near Vojvodina - Public concern over their death reaches a head in Belgrade, as many demand the return of Vojvodina to rightful Yugoslav control - Hungarian population in Vojvodina call for government assistance in preventing agression versus the Serb majority in the area


WEIMAR REPUBLIC
--- Bloody riots erupt in Germany between the KDP (German Communist Party) and the NSDAP (National Socialist German Worker's Party) in Berlin, following a local lift on a ban of Adolf Hitler's speeches - Although the Communists nor the National Socialists both are seen as radical movements, the riots claim the lives of fifteen, and injure many others
--- Massacre in Vienna: 85 protesters killed in Riots within the Austrian region - NSDAP involvement blamed, despite NSDAP denial, and threat of further uprising scares many members of the Assembly to table the topic rather then sign over temporary emergency powers to the Chancellor or King
--- Danzig Free State formally petitions for admission into the Weimar Republic despite Polish concern - Conflicts within the League of Nations and the legality of Germany's unification spark debates over potential relocation to The Hague
--- Charges of corruption filed against the ruling Centre Party and current Prime Minister, Wilhelm Marx, after extensive documents are found of higher-level Centre Party staff attempting to bribe election results -
--- Steel Crisis in the Rhineland - Trade disputes with France causes 21,000 tons of Steel to be withheld from shipment into Germany, significantly delaying production - Scared investors soon begin selling stocks, causing a minor deflation of German industrial value - Lack of economic policy reform and currency reform seen as the "core issue" by members of the opposition
--- Communist rallies occur across Northern Germany after the NSDAP loses significant power - Lack of Communist states seen as core reason for decline, and Communist Party leader, Ernst Thälmann, hails Germany's potential under Communist rule to "Combat the corrupt and oppressive Italian and Spanish regimes" - Rumors of prominent Communist political figures within Germany circulate after Comintern purge

YUGOSLAVIA
--- Albania mobilizes after a rogue threat from an element within the Yugoslav Diplomatic Corps against it's national safety, and given recent Yugoslav actions - Hundreds are given the draft as the Albanian army expands - Albania refuses to sit in the National Assembly and cuts all internal relations with the ruling government until a solution is found
--- Josep Broz Tito captured in Croatia, acquitted of anti-government activities and Treason - Imprisoned under guard for 7 months in Zagreb - Communist sympathizers and nationalists gather to demand his release despite allegations
--- Dissatisfaction amongst previous provincial redraw proposals sparks ruling in Yugoslav Constituitional Court, striking it down - New debates open in the Assembly over the division of Yugoslav land by ethnic lines or land claims
--- Elections held in Bulgaria, electing Tsolov Tsankov, of the Democratic Party, winning 174 seats - Tsankov, in a landmark speech, preaches of his alignment to the laissez-faire policies set forth by Ljubomir Davidović against the "largely ineffective" government, calling for free market involvement and a reduction in Government division of Ethnic lines
--- General elections held across Yugoslavia as acting Prime Minister, Nikola Uzunović, steps down - Velimir Vukićević, a prominent opponent of Pasic within the People's Radical Party, elected Prime Minister after being elevated from the Serbian National Assembly - In his inagural speech, he praises Alexander for his work, and calls for his help in creating a united Yugoslavia
--- Economy of Yugoslavia picks up after currency reform - Hundreds of workers flood into government factories in Dalmatia after agreement finalized - Opposition denounces government for creating 'government dependence', especially given French financial trouble - Investors pressure new government to readdress stance on heavy French investment given challenges

THREE KINGDOMS
--- After recent appointment and creation of the Ministry of Industry and Production, the Państwowe Wytwórnie Uzbrojenia (PWU), or State Armament Factories, are incorporated under State control - Seeking to formally control all local Polish industry via one banner, the industrial conglomerate only requires approval from the ruling Government to proceed
--- Concerns over reform of the Sejm arise after fistfight in parliament erupts over disputed debate rules - Many suggest full reform of the system to a more effective and streamlined system to empower reigning de-facto Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Piłsudski - However, many worry that a transition to dictatorship will bode poorly for Polish-German relations, as well as internal development
--- Religious feuds between Orthodox and Catholic members of government spark Religious debate - Question of Three Kingdoms' religious and cultural roots continue and intensify at lack of assessment over Three Kingdoms' nature as a Polish or Multi-ethnic state
--- Ministers of government petition Piłsudski for establishment of National Ministry of Propaganda - Supporters claim additional nationalism will prompt a recruitment drive, beneficial to the nation given recent conflicts along Western border - Import of foreign arms also raises concerns over military capacity
--- Czechoslovak Emigre in Southwestern poland stages riots following German movement towards Czechoslovak borders - Calls increase for Polish assistance against German agression - Czechoslovak government formally denounces the Emigre, despite border forces near Poland thinning as to provide assistance in the west
--- Danzig government temporarily suspended after election held up due to allegations of corruption and political dissent - Local parliament unable to form as deadlock forms between rioting pro-german and anti-german forces in West Prussia

CATALONIA
--- Spain routes 20,000 troops from Madrid to Morocco, crossing the strait by Ship - Spanish delegation to Catalonia formally cuts ties, and more troops are routed to the Spanish-Catalonian border, now being fortified
--- Catalan Industry minister states results of controversial investigation into Catalan military capacity - Worries sparked over the lack of development within a self-sustaining infrastructure and home-built vehicles, planes, and arms - Many local companies look beyond Catalan borders for industrial expansion
--- Spain formally embargoes Catalonia given Fascist and military threats - Protests soon erupt in border villages at a lack of food due to the amount taken for the war effort - New farming plans yet to be suggested by Catalonian leadership
--- Concerns over infrastructure spark strikes by railroad workers, overworked and underpaid by the Government - Lack of train and road lines spark pressures by the Catalan high command over combat feasability in Spain
--- Local spies report notable dissent within the Officer's Corps - Many not fully loyal to new Catalan government, and believe in Anarcho-Fascist ideals more then traditional Italian Fascist ideals - Suggestions made for a great purge, but others refute the claim, citing problems with the potential damage to Catalan military capacity
--- Shipbuilding yards under investigation after one of the hull designs leased from Italy cracks in half, down the spine of the ship - Only a few mariners die, but all constructions are put on hold until a solution is found to replace the designs or continue despite dangers

RUSSIA
--- Metropolitan Sergius, leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, publicly endorses and praises the Czar - Despite political troubles, Sergius states the church is "completely loyal" to the Regime, prompting many renewed faith in the Czar in religious fervor
--- Radical rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn released from Prison after sentence is ended, prompting criticism from members of the opposition in the State Duma - Yosef is a known insurrectionist, but members of the current government worry that actions against him could prompt anti-semitic revolt, unadvised given Russia's large Jewish population
--- Allegations of widespread corruption persist after the denouncement of the 'Red Liberal' faction - With the death due to old age of many White generals, concerns and division arise for the future of the White movement - Many suggest a meeting of White politicians near Moscow, to formally quantify White party values in a 'Tsaritsyn Manifesto'
--- Lack of minimum wages prompt resentment of leading Kadet government - Despite promises of 8-hour workdays and supporting Workers' rights, lack of action leads to heated debates in Duma over the legitimacy of the leading government
--- Military backwardness despite foreign training and assistance begins to cause issues after training accident in Western Russia - Several white Generals in the State Council propose establishment of 'Russian National Army', as well as the incorporation of significant military reform and production contracts
--- Industrial and production nationalization hailed as success as design firms begin working on future projects - Lack of working reform and funding, however, hampers development - Pushes for the drafting of a new budget and incorporation of foreign investment prompt Tsarist supporters to seek response
--- Nationalized design firms propose the T-18 Light Tank - Built on a simple chassis reminiscent of British designs, it is meant as a trial after Russian industrial production is fully matured - Introduction to the armed forces is delayed due to testing and concerns over cost by the Industrial Ministry

FRANCE
--- Léon Daudet, prominent Monarchist, is arrested in Paris after allegations of corruption - Monarchist and Legitimist elements within the electorate stage demonstrations, demanding his release from capture
--- Outrage over the refusal of German payment increases - Public protest outside of the National Assembly buildings prompt many reactionaries to push for an occupation of the Ruhr until debt repayment is confirmed
--- Despite threats of inflation, French industry from America booms - France left with immigration deficit as new positions open up across country for service and advanced manufacturing jobs, primarily civilian automotives and electronics - Strong trade deals and swift action by Economic minister prevent loss of value of Franc, but financiers warn of impending crisis if social action is not taken
--- Action Française, prominent member of Nationalist political alliance, pushes for religious proliferation within the National Assembly - Largely catholic leadership demands Catholic-focused religious practices in Parliament as a recognition of "French Solidarity" with it's past
--- Problems with repayment of short-term debts prompts emergency credit freeze by the Bank of France - Swift political action keeps outcry minimal, despite closing of many small businesses and elimination of government bond payments across national cities - Reconstruction debt continues to mount
--- Economic pressures force investors out of Paris as tourism reaches a height, despite lack of reconstruction - Concerned Frenchmen mount to the streets, demanding increased Government response to the largely ignored problem of Reconstruction, bolstered by lack of German payment
--- Low pay prompts deserters in the French Military as service is reduced to one year - Serious questions of French Combat effectiveness after the War seen as major concern amongst French high command - Cavalry still used as second-largest mobilized force in French military

HUNGARY
--- Hungarian Prime Minister, István Bethlen, proposes a controversial suggestion in front of Parliament - A treaty of Friendship with Italy, as to promote trade and diplomacy - Many ministers shout in disagreement, but worry over the threat of Italian military expansion
--- Concerns over the yet-unsigned Treaty of Trianon, still in arrears after armistice, begin to rise amongst the people - Several politicians believe moving to the negotiating table with Romania and the Western Powers may provide a starting point for a lasting agreement in Eastern Europe, despite dangers - Others believe it is unacceptable, a 'betrayal' of Hungarian right to rule over the Szekely Land
--- Members of the ruling Conservative government petition the Kingship to assist in political support on new Industrial policies - Lack of local Hungarian industry and infrastructure seen by many as a "failure" of the leading Government, hailed in media as counter-government sentiment
--- Opposition mounts to Yugoslav alliance after border skirmish (WORLD EVENT, above) and continued pressures to release Vojvodina - Many in Parliament take to the streets to protest the Kingdom's support for 'anti-ethnic' sentiment within the Kingdom
--- Scandal erupts after a bill proposed by Prime Minister István Bethlen and his supporters in Parliament escapes into public - It calls for stricter electoral laws, making it effectively impossible for Peasants to vote in the general election - Agrarian parties across Hungary stage rallies against 'Government Tyranny' in response
--- Push continues for the establishment of a minimum wage for factory workers - "lack of social progress" in Hungary hailed internationally as "One of the worst travesties of the Modern age" - Calls for land reform and an end to agrarian economics rebuffed by Hungarian Economic minister, despite protests

SCANDINAVIA
--- Foreign Minister proposes new policy of "Internationella Fredsdeklarationen" in wake of German formation and nationalism, soon writing several publications that gain popularity amongst the Scandinavian upper class - The idea is to more strongly align with France and Britain, and take a strong stance of defending any nation with territorial sovereignty threatened - Heated debates in the Union Parliament over the policy sparks questioning of Royal opinion
--- Local military forces in partnership with Finland take unilateral action in Saint Petersburg - Swift and brutal crackdowns disperse mobs of communists, with partisan forces skirmishing with local troops on the edge of town - The conflict is short, but Scandinavia's military command begin to pressure the Government for further assistance in eliminating the Red threat
--- Finland holds Elections, with the Social Democratic Party winning a clear majority - Finnish local government soon sends delegates to Stockholm, seeking to coordinate policy between Finland and the rest of the Union, especially given the previous Government's actions in the East - Finnish delegates still, however, continue to pressure Government for assistance in establishing defensive works along the Russian border
--- Norway holds Elections, with Oscar Torp of the pro-government Labour Party winning a small majority - Norway soon requests Scandinavian advisement into the streamlining of infrastructure in and near Norwegian ports to facilitate trade - Meanwhile, Norwegian command voluntarily withdraws warships to local waters
--- British patrols off Iceland continue as first British submarines spotted - British government assures no foul, but reactionary elements of Government see British patrols as threat and seek action
--- Construction proceeds on Kalmar-Class Battlecruiser designs; first prototype soon due for testing - Pocket Battleship-based design and streamlined hull allow the vessel to perform adequatley, and pushes for expansion of current contract heard from Admiralty brass

BENELUX
--- Fifth Solvay Conference held in Brussels to promote international science, progress, and cooperation - Physicists from around the world, especially Benelux itself, show up to debate ideas on energy and relativity; specifically quantum theory, a new idea proposed and hotly debated at the conference between top scientists - After a consensus is reached, members of the Conference begin to press the Government for increased funds, despite tense French situation
--- German-language newspaper Grenz-Echo founded amidst conflict over Saarland secession after formation of Germany - The newspaper, promoting German language, culture, and nationalism, publishes "inflamatory" far-right articles railing against the surpression of Germans in the Low Countries - Many MPs have accused the paper of being Anti-government, but the precedent of a shutdown would require direct interference
--- Communist newspaper BKSP ordered to shut down amidst conflict within Communist-led SDAP Leadership - After enraging local officials, particularly military officials, with revolutionary rhetoric, the paper's publishing house is raided, exposing connections to the Communist International in St. Petersburg, Scandinavia - Communist and Anticommunist riots erupt in Amsterdam the paper's shutdown is announced, blaming the government for censoring media
--- Volksraad Election in the Benelux East Indies held, with the local government forming a majority right-leaning parliament - Most of the delegates, however, are appointed; and many local Surabayans and Indonesians clamor of the results being skewed in favor of Beneluxian solidarity
--- Anarchist newspaper 'De Moker' founded amidst growing Anarchist movement in Benelux - Made up of radicals from the previous and shut-down newspaper 'Alarm', the newspaper begins to signal the possible formation of an antigovernment league or Anarchist establishment in Benelux, a trend deemed 'Worrying' by many Governmnent officials, particularily those on the far right
--- Indonesian National Party formed, promoting indonesian nationalism and anti-colonialist sentiments - Soon after, the paramilitary wing of the party seizes control of two government buildings, demanding that the Benelux government provide increased self-government and autonomy for Indonesia

Velimir Vukićević decides to start his presidency with solutions.

Giving a public speech to hopefully deescalate the Albania situation, "And to our Albanian brothers, in this time of confusion and misinformation, these rumors you hear are false. We have no hostile intentions towards you. We will strike down these false rumors and moreover the traitors starting them. They are trying to create conflict where none needs to be had - and we will not so easily be brought against each other."

(Christ, only seven months when he tries to launch a coup? Wow, that's leniency.) Tito's actions to try and take over the government will not be tolerated. No concessions will be made with these communist and nationalist traitors*SPIN SPIN SPIN*. Any street they amass on is blocked off by riot police. Any action they take is monitored.

The redraws are brought back to the senate, negotiations begin.

Finally, in a second speech, Velimir Vukićević shuts down the oppositions claims of "government dependence"; "These people must earn a living - without these government factories, they cannot sustain themselves. Is there government dependence, yes. However can we ultimately say that this act of government dependence was a necessary, if not vital decision for Yugoslavia's wealth and economic strength, but moreover for the economic strength of the people? Absolutely."

Velimir Vukićević suggest that Yugoslavia, as a southern European power, reopens Treaty of Trianon negotiations between Romania and Hungary - several of the previous seats on the Treaty are invited, but Japan and Italy appear to be missing. Japan because it isn't a regional power and shouldn't be considered in these negotiations and Italy because they're too involved. "We need neutrality." he says.

Soon, just as companies threaten to leave Catalonia, several nice tax havens are set up in Dalmatia, Croatia and Bosnia to encourage the Catalan businesses to arrive(among other nations). We even offer to pay base startup fees.

The military advisories board has decided on several new bases are set up in the mountain range separating Yugoslavia from Italy - anti aircraft weapons are disturbingly common on these bases as well as J210HR Rocket pods. Most notably they're basically staging points for tanks and mountain rocketeers as well as mechanized infantry. Finally, the entire Steel Beasts heavy guards regiment is posted to the mountain bases. The board states it simply to the President(in secret, obviously) - "Conflict with Italy is inevitable. The only choice is who wins and if the Italians win, they will kill every single person within these borders." As well, a new naval base hosting our new armada of minelayers and torpedo boats is set up in Bulgaria as part of their military program.

A bid is made to the senate and the parliament(the Oblasts that will be bordering new acquisitions), to determine if this piece of international legislature is, in fact, to the nation's agreement, before it is presented to Hungary.

(You forgot Kanjiza.)

(With that many regions, can you honestly blame me )
(I'll find it on the map and edit it in)

The Embassy in Czechoslovakia is made aware that Yugoslavia is willing to provide military support to secure either of it's two borders during this difficult time while Czechoslovakia reforms it's government. Troops, including tank battalions, could arrive via train through the Alpine Confederation within two days notice.
The Alpine Confederation is notified that military materiel en route to Czechoslovakia is a possibility on the Blue Rail through the alps.

Shipyard Elizaldia no.1#

The cracked ship lay, bent slightly in the 9th drydock. no hands had been lost on the engineering side, however 3 deck hands had been lost when the hull split. out of a Dozen destroyers ordered, now only 11 remained available for service in the next week. while the orders for expedited production went into full effect immediately, now 11 truss-beams needed to be welded into the keel to maintain integrity. they began work fixing them immediately.