Chapter 17: Chapter 15.5 End of the Year Update 1908 to 1909

Domestic:

Germany is slowly experiencing a economy boom thanks to the societys help in investments advices for the capitalists in Germany.

Kaiser Wilhelm has finally passed the new military budget spending after 2 weeks of arguing with the civilian members of the Reichstag as Wilhelm had to fight to get what he wanted.

Autobahn project has been extended and expanded to Austria as Franz Joseph and zerika reached an understanding as both of them invested money to quickly upgrade Austria's highways and roads.

Erika has also expanded her spy network completely to half of the Ottoman Empire, and all of Austrian held lands (Hungarian land not included)

Erika plans to expand her spy network to the following countries: 

Italy, The British empire, France, Netherlands, america, Russia, and lastly Sweden.

Newly Signed treaties:

Treaty of Vienna 1909

Increased trade and solidying trade partners between the German empire and the Asutrian Hungarian empire

Treaty of Stockholm of 1909

Germany buys Iron and strengthening trade relations.

International News:

Charleston Massacre in South Carolina

300 Black people were reportedly killed in a friendly demonstration with the South Carolina police involved and was only fined heavily but not arrested.

This caused an outrage and racial divide within South Carolina as the Governor was forced to call in a martial law to contain the riots

Theodore Roosevelt Comments that he will promise the death sentence to whoever instigated this massacre in American soil.

But the promise wasn't enough as 14 other states where the black community stayed in, also rioted and protested. Which caused a heavy backlash to the republican party and is now suffering heavily for the unjustified massacre.

The 300 people would be given a burial as promised by the governor and the families compensated, more news will come soon on this.

Indian Failed Revolt of 1909

4,000 Indians almost successfully overthrow the British stationed in one of the provinces but failed as most of them were gunned down, which caused an outrage with the Indian population and was only pacified with Edwards VIIs promise to compensate the families and be given respect.

But the indians aren't so forgiving as they'll remember this massacre as only 1,000 survived as they only wanted freedom against the British opressors.

Foreign Relations & Regions

Russian Empire: Slightly increasing but still albeit frosty at best.

Austrian-Hungary Empire: We are still friends and we trade, but I don't trust you not even close. So watch your back.

French Republic: Military Budget Increase? Really Wilhelm? Fuck you we will also increase ours. We are still paranoid because of you. (Frosty relations at best)

Serbia: Don't talk to me. Renounce your alliance with Austria-Hungary, then we can talk

Kingdom of Italy: We are still pissed to fuck off. We can still trade but not on the scale of being on friendly terms yet.

Switzerland: What's a Border? We already don't care about you all. So why keep bothering me?

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Ottoman Empire: Were close friends right? You will help us still right? Good. We won't leave the alliance or anything we promise.

United States of America: Mhm just business partners at best. And don't do any shady fcking business deals inside my country and we might be close. (Neutral at best)

Imperial Japan: we are not close yet so I dunno you.

Kingdom of Siam: Really? You'll help me in the future? I'll be happy to be supported and hope to support you in the far future. If that ever comes..

Sweden: Trade partners yes...nothing more, talk to us in a few decades and we'll see if we can expand on that. Just be friendzoned for now.

Spain: Ok well bite just don't drag us into your fcking problems (Trading only)

Mexico: My brothers and sisters, Thank you for the help by sending some food. We will remember this. (Friendly)

Kingdom of Brazil: Neutral as of the moment

Argentina: Mhmm we can be close for now...(Trade increased but neutral)

Newly Adopted Equipment and Stuffs:

Hiking Boots were patented and invented by Erika to solve climbing issues on trenches and mountains.

Testing of the Prototype Machine gun (Maxim improved with less weight but a lot more complex. Wi be trial and error) expected to be trialed in 1910 and if successful, will be in production in 1911-1912

Testing of the newly Adopted Germna Shotgun that was inspired by the American trench gun but with more ammo to carry, and more bulkier and durable to be used in war. Expected trials in 1910 and if successful, Production in 1912-1913

Erika is also testing Food rationing for military use in order for the soldier to function no matter where and when as Erika is testing it and will be on trial next year. And if successful, food rations will be varied soldier by soldier.

Erika has also issued the first batch of Military issued cigarrete cases to each soldier and officer. The case holds 20 sticks each and it's a long slim rectangle that can be carried and attached to the belt and it's made with mostly wood and some iron to lessen the rattling and a padding inside the case to avoid the cigarettes from being destroyed inside and can be used.

Erika has also adopted the Writing Case to be used in the Frontlines for soldiers to write to their families and they're experience. Of course it's the soldiers choice on either they want to share what they've experienced in the Frontline or just write some private matters. Erika hopes that this would be therapeutic and an important leisure and activity that prevented boredom or suicidal thoughts.

Secondly, Erika has also added some small games like chess, cards to entertain said soldiers in the Frontlines or in the rear and to help them pass the time.

Erika has also invented on a prototype bug spray to spray off mosquitoes, and other types of flys that may litter int he Frontlines as she knew it would get really bad. The spray cans would be handed out if needed and would be stored in a logistical warehouse for safekeeping.

Erika has also invented this and stressed that every soldier including the medic, must have this (Field Dressing Kit) as she knew that the medic can't arrive on time or can't attend. Hence each soldier would be given the crash course on how to apply a field dressing hastily and be sent to the medical tent for proper medical care.

This field dressing kit would be available in 1913 in batches and will be used and replaced every year to keep the quality.

Testing of the of the Prototype Sun Lamp to avoid Rickets in the future trials will begin in 1911 and will be in production in 1913

Health of Erika Victoria 

So far, she's doing ok, she is now graduated and headed to the Prussian War Academy to start her military career as an officer.

And the start of a early relationship with Victoria Louise herself. She has mysteriously experiencing something miraculous as she feels strong and energetic still. But nevertheless, she's a perfect healthy girl at the age of 12.

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