GS3

Global Sim 3 was the third iteration of GS, running from November 29, 2019 to January 14, 2020. This series is sometimes as the peak of GS, often tying with GS6. This game was relatively successful. Relatively.

Summary
GS3 was the 2nd true mainstream GS game after GS2. It was started in 1900, lasting until mid-1901.

The game was the site of a variety of very fascinating conflicts that all highlight the wild nature of the game, which basically had no mechanics or real rules. For starters, the Boxer Rebellion in China escalated into a mess of invasions all over the place, culminating shit like Brazil teleporting hundreds of thousands of soldiers to China and gaining half of the Shandong Peninsula as a concession. Brazil embarked on a war to try and conquer all of South America, managing to annex Bolivia and Peru with German help. Meanwhile, the Netherlands became the largest colonial empire in the world after buying all of the UK's colonies at an extremely low price, leaving it largely with just India, which collapsed into a civil war between British Empire loyalists and republicans.

The game eventually ended as the gameplay was completely fucked due to the messed up mechanics and ridiculous events.

November 2020

 * 1/1/1900 - Alaska declares independence: The government of Alaska declares independence from the Union, citing a mismatch in the interests of Alaska and the United States. When asked about it, President McKinley states that he hardly noticed nor cared enough to try to get them back.

December 2020

 * 5/3/1900 - Battle of Tehran: Large numbers of Saffavid rebels march on the Tehran following months of months of slow fighting between the government of Persia and the numerous warlords. On top of the chaos in Persia, rebels also take up arms in the Khorasan area of Persia, exploiting the disorganisation of the warlords.

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 * 5/3/1900 - Russian intervention in China: The Russian army has launches an invasion of China. While the superior armed and organized Russians caught the Chinese off-guard, the Chinese soon scramble to make a defense. This combined with the overwhelming manpower of China and the cold weather in Manchuria, of which the Russians were impeded by, leads to them being unable to reach their day 1 objectives.

Chinese people dying (Part 1)


 * 25/3/1900 - Battle of Harbin: The Russian Army decides to attack Harbin to compensate for their poor combat performance. General Brusilov enters the city of Harbin on the 18th of March. Despite technological superiority, he is eventually forced to leave the city on the 25th due to large numbers of Chinese forces and fears of local resistance. Russian Empire vs Qing China  Chinese Victory  The Russian Army, after being frustrated in their initial advances, laid their eyes on the city of Harbin in Heilongjiang Province. However, despite the technological superiority of the Russians, they were again repelled at the city of Harbin by an overwhelming number of Chinese forces. General Brusilov entered the city of Harbin on the 18th of March, but was forced to withdraw from the Harbin salient on the 24th of March due to fears of encirclement from the Chinese reinforcements, and grassroots resistance from the peasantry.

Chinese people dying (Part 2)


 * 25/3/1900 - German Invasion of China: August von Mackensen is sent to lead a german force in an invasion of Mongolia and Xinjiang. While the german forces have no difficulty marching through the Mongol steppe, they face difficulty in the mountainous areas of Xinjiang, with heavy resistance from plainclothes boxers. While the Germans achieve their day 1 objectives and then some, Mackensen is left frustrated in Xinjiang.

Chinese people dying (Part 3)


 * 25/3/1900 -  British Invasion of China: United Kingdom and German Empire vs Qing Dynasty  Pyrrhic United Kingdom Victory and German Victory  The United Kingdom diverts Herbert Kitchener and Redvers Buller away from the Boer Front to lead an attack on the Chinese port city of Shanghai. However, the British forces vastly underestimate the extent to which the Boxers would resist. While the British are successful, they take heavy losses upon landing, and the Boxers are able to set the ports alight in order to prevent the British from using it to restock. The British are unable to meet their day 1 objectives of securing the city of Shanghai, and continue to fight against civilians and Boxers. The British also defend a Chinese attack on the British concession of Weihai, and fought alongside Germans attacking from their concession of Qingdao. While the British are unsuccessful in their operations, the Germans successfully trap the Chinese in the Shandong peninsula.

Chinese people dying (part 4)


 * 25/3/1900 -French Invasion of China  Following the announcement of the British invasion of China, the French organize a massive invasion force from Indochina. They push north into the relatively undefended south of China, capturing Kunming and Nanning with relative ease. The french, also navally invaded Hainan, while also cutting the island off from the mainland via their concession of Guangzhouwan.

Chinese people dying (part 5)


 * 4/4/1900 - Far East Under US Protection!: A landmark bill is passed by the United States Congress today by Theodore Roosevelt and President William McKinley. The bill, which proposes to expand the Monroe Doctrine to the uncolonised nations of the Far East, is passed by Senate. The ramifications of such a bill, mean that all countries not currently under European colonisation in the Far East are under United States Military protection, with the United States Congress having a permanent casus belli against all European nations in the process of imperialising a Far Eastern nation. While the United States has not yet mobilised to fight, it is an important step towards the end of the isolationist era of the United States.
 * 4/4/1900 - Colombian conservative leader killed at home, Liberals take power!: Jose Ricuarte is murdered at his estate in Bogota this morning by liberal rioters, signalling the end of Colombia’s conservative regime. Mauricio Gutierrez, the leader of the liberals, ascends to the presidency of Colombia, marking a new era for the South American nation.
 * 4/4/1900 - Battle of Urumqi: General August von Mackensen has decided to concentrate all forces on the capture of Xinjiang. However, due to the unpreparedness of the troops to islagain in of Western China, Mackensen was left once more embarrassed by a resounding defeat in Xinjiang. While Mackensen’s men marched within 3km of Urumqi, an ambush by the mountnd guerilla troops of China threatened to endanger supply China may not be the New Frontier of Deutschland.

A turnaround for China?


 * 14/4/1900 - American ultimatum: The United States issues an ultimatum to all European powers currently involved in China to leave and return all occupied territory to China by the 24th of April, lest the United States militarily intervene via the newly passed War in China Act. The United States Congress also passed a mobilisation bill, conscripting 3% of the population more to fight in the potential war. All over the country, hundreds kiss goodbye to their loved ones, as they march off potentially to war. While a small minority voice opposition to the war, many see it as a step in the right direction for the protection of the freedoms and liberties which the United States were founded on.
 * 14/4/1900 - The Arctic War: The government of the Dominion of Canada announces a declaration of war upon the Republic of Alaska, and launches attacks on Alaskan forces. The Canadians cite their belief that an independent Alaska is a threat to Canadian civilians and that preemptive intervention is necessary. This blatant warmongering leads to a public outcry, especially in the western provinces, and many see the Arctic War as a furthering of British interests in North America, exploiting Canada's military. Others have voice concerns with the Canadian dominion government, as loyalists repute any claims of British interference, claiming that the local government is to blame.
 * 24/4/1900 - The Atrocity at Urumqi: Thousands of people over the German Empire read the papers in shock as they were told of the recent actions of the German force in Xinjiang. The city of Urumqi, captured recently by the German army, becomes the centre of a week of atrocities by the forces commanded by General August von Mackensen. Journalist Walter Lindemann writes of the horrific rapes and massacres which occurred all over the city by the soldiers while their commanding officer turns a blind eye towards the actions of his men in the name of maintaining morale. All in all 24,000 people were murdered, with many more left crippled and thousands of women raped. Almost immediately "Lindemann's Report", as it was called, sparked outrage amongst many members of the German parliament and the people as well, with 7 parliamentarians threatening to resign and 13 parliamentarians resigning due to the recent actions. Mr. Lindemann is arrested when he returns home to Germany on the 23rd and is put in custody.
 * 24/4/1900 - The Leftist Boycott: Following the unpopular war in China and perceived cooperation with the Prussians, many members of the French Left boycott the war, and by extension president Emile Loubert's administration. Many Republicans have speak out against the President for "Going against the values which our republic were founded on". Jean Jaures speaks out against continued french involvement in China saying in Paris today: "Our country was founded on the values of Liberty Equality and Brotherhood. What happened to equality? What happened to freedom? By fighting in China we have stooped to the level of Louis XVI and Napoleon III. How can we call ourselves a Republic, how can we call ourselves France when we do such a thing?". Jean is met with thunderous applause in Jean's native town of Albi, with many newspapers also publishing the transcript of his speech.
 * 24/4/1900 - French Cabinet Resignations: Several members of the Loubert administration resign citing disagreements with the current running of the country. The most high profile resignations are Theophile Delcasse, Albert Decrais, and Prime Minister Pierre Waldeck-Rousseau. Theophile Delcasse resigned due to perceived cooperation with Germany, a stance he stood firmly against throughout his political career. When interviewed today, he said "I have failed to prevent my great nation from ruining itself and allying with our enemies in favour of taking land from the Chinese. For that reason, I have failed as a Foreign Minister, and I will not be returning to that position for the foreseeable future".
 * 3/5/1900 - Chinese Civil War: Sun Yat Sen’s Republicans, exploiting the disorganisation of the European invasion, decide to rebel against their Qing rulers. They base themselves in the southern city of Guangzhou, Sun Yat Sen's home city, currently under French occupation. In the north, the Qing remain in power, simultaneously fending off the Europeans and Republican partisans. In the ensuing chaos, Tibet and Xinjiang break free as the independent state of Tibet and East Turkestan respectively.
 * 10/7/1900 - Sabotage in the Straits and Red Sea: Under the cover of night, old tramp steamers flying the Union Jack are scuttled in the Straits of Gibraltar and the Red Sea Mouth. While delaying sea traffic in the Red Sea for a while, the traffic is soon cleared after six days. Delays to naval fleets and the trade caused many a nation’s economic forecast to fall for at least a month. As the wreckage of the old ships are cleared, a body is recovered with a French passport on it.
 * 16/7/1900 - Cairo Crisis: Amsterdam expresses outrage over the arrest of three Dutch explorers sent to explore the deserts of Egypt who are arrested in Cairo despite showing their permits to Egyptian authorities. The Netherlands requests that Egypt release the arrested explorers, though neither Cairo nor London respond, to the dismay of the Netherlands. While no action is taken, several parliamentarians suggest war may teach them a lesson, an idea which neither the Queen nor Prime Minister fully dismiss.
 * 6/8/1900 - Yellow is the new Oranje Part 1: Large demonstrations occur in the millions in several major cities in Continental Netherlands about the rise of democracy, especially libertarianism. Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Den Haag, and other smaller towns are been brought to a halt, demanding the reformation of the government. In a panic, the government agree to pass a number of reforms allowing the introduction of universal male sufferage and pure proportional representation. This leads to big changes to the way the Dutch rule their nation. This change is called "The Great Pacification" and starts the consociational democracy alongside the constitutional monarchy.
 * 5/9/1900 - War in Central Asia: The Emirate of Afghanistan - formerly only known for its militant tribalism, declares war on the newly Safavid Iran, citing a border dispute in Khorasan. Many on both sides of the border condemn the drastic action taken by Afghanistan.
 * 10/9/1900 - Belgium occupies Luxembourg: The Belgian Army crosses over the border into Luxembourg and defeats the small army defending the Grand Duchy. Soon, the Grand Duke surrenders to the Belgian King Leopold II who in turn annexes the state and absorbs the title of Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
 * 15/9/1900 - The Wallonia War: The French majority region of Wallonia breaks free from the province of Belgium and demands independence. The Orange-White-Blue tricolour of the United Provinces is lowed to, while the red rooster of Wallonia is raised instead, signifying the end of United Belgium. Furthermore Brussels, capital of Belgium and majority french speaking, also join the Walloons in their fight against Flanders and the Dutch, forming quite a bulge as the Walloons rush into Flanders to link the enclave to the mainland.
 * 15/9/1900 - Russo-Japanese War ends: The Russo-Japanese war comes to an end with both sides agreeing to a pre-war status quo.
 * 15/9/1900 - Russian intervention in China: Keeping true to his alliance with France, the Tsar decides to change the course of the Civil War in China by invading the Qing on behalf of France and the Republicans. On the 11th hour of the day, 1 million Russians crossed the border into the Qing. While the Qing scrambled to make a defense of Beijing, Russian forces swarmed Shanxi and Inner Mongolia.
 * 15/9/1900 - Russian protests: Army generals, naval Admirals and members of the Public protest the recent treaty with Japan. Many have organize protests in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Minsk, Odessa and Azov, while others clamour for a bill of rights and a curve to the Tsar’s power. A significant number of people demand an elected Duma.
 * 15/9/1900 - Elections: With the new government, comes a new Prime Minister. With such short amount of time, only four parties were formed in time to run. Those being: The Oranje Royalists (Monarchists) with Jan-Hendrik Huistede. [Orange] The Freeman's Party (Liberals) with Niek Gasman. [Yellow] The Worker's Party (Socialists) with Valentijn Versteeg. [Red] The National Christian Party (Nationalists) with Nicolaas Weusthuis. [Blue] The Results are In! To the shock of the Government, the Liberals won by a landslide of 69% votes. The Socialists in second with 21%. The Monarchists in third with 6% and the Nationalists with 4%.
 * 4/10/1900 - Riots in Amsterdam: Many in Amsterdam express disagreement with foreign policy decisions taken by the government, with many protesting in particular about the entry of the Netherlands into the Central Powers. With the populace still generally viewing France as the stalwart protector of the Low Countries. With the entrance of the Netherlands into an alliance actively working against the long time ally of the Dutch and Belgians, many take to the streets to express their antipathy.
 * 24/10/1900 - India splits for freedom: Following riots in the city of Bombay, killing 7 police officers, Indian towns and cities light up as thousands take to the streets, both to celebrate Diwali and to show support for Indian independence. What follows is the massacre of 70 indian protestors in the streets of Delhi by the colonial police. Despite assurances to London by the Viceroy of India that the protests would not escalate any further, the events of the following morning dispels that notion. At 6 o’ clock in the morning, the flag of the Raj is lowered over Delhi and the flag of the Indian Free State is raised. The Marquess of Kedleston is found dead in his office, killed by a man identified only as “Patriot Rajnesh”. As large swathes of the country joined the new independent India - particularly in the North-West, the Raj still maintains control over large parts of the East. Many indians who would have revolted do not out of doubt that the rebellion would survive. Nevertheless, Parliament and Her Majesty are shocked by the telegram sent from Kolkata of the news.
 * 3/10/1900 - Baltic War: After mobilising his army in the chaos of the Chinese Civil War, Oscar II declares war on Denmark. Sweden also demands Germany return Swedish Pomerania and Hamburg. While no lives are lost, Sweden’s navy is spotted heading towards Copenhagen.
 * 23/11/1900 - SS Friedrich incident: Sweden engages with the Danish fleet in the North Sea. While there are no Danish or Swedish casualties on either side, there is one German casualty. Returning from a mission in East Asia, the SMS Friedrich III is struck by a Swedish shell and sunk approximately 200km away from Hamburg. Most of the crew are rescued by the Royal Danish Navy, and the Swedish Hög Sjöflotte claims it was an accident while aiming at a Danish cruiser.
 * 12/12/1900 - Assassination in the Qing Capital: Fearing that her reformist and progressive son would lead to the collapse of Manchu power, Empress Dowager Cixi places the Emperor under house arrest in Xi'an and proclaims herself Heavenly Empress. He remains in prison until Empress Dowager is shot today while parading down the streets of Peking, by a 21 year old socialist named Chen Duxiu. Three of the bullets are embedded in her throat and two in her chest. As the gunshots rang, hundreds in the crowd run up to her corpse and begin kicking and beating it, with cries of "The Empress is gone! Long Live the Emperor!" At the same time, soldiers loyal to Emperor Guangxu launch a counter-coup, arresting many of her supporters. Emperor Guangxu returns to the Mandate of Heaven, with some help from the Socialists.
 * 12/12/1900 - Formation of the Indian Empire: A group of several British aristocrats form the Indian Empire in order to maintain power in the subcontinent, citing London's inability to mobilise a proper response to the rebellion. On Sunday, Gilbert Knynynmound, formerly Earl of Minto, declares himself emperor of India and is joined by several other colonial aristocrats. The idea of "the prevention of inferior rule in India" is their main concern. No foreign powers support the new Indian Empire.
 * 25/12/1900 - The Christmas Revolt: As a perhaps unpleasant Christmas present for Alfonso XII of Spain, the Catalonians declare independence from their Spanish overlords. While cultural tensions in Catalonia have existed for long, tensions come to a head as the region of Catalonia as Francesc Llussa declares the formation of the Catalonian Free Republic.
 * 26/12/1900 - The Boxing Day Revolt: To continue on the theme of unpleasant surprises for Madrid, the Basque Country and Navarre also decide to declare independence from Spain. Always a contentious and rowdy ethnic group, Sabino Arana declares himself president of the new Basque Country. The Ikurriña flag of the Basque is raised above Bilbao, signalling the end of Spanish control in the historically rebellious region.