﻿<<TAG_1>>= Kentucky
<<TAG_2>>= California
<<TAG_3>>= Mexico
<<TAG_4>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BWar %N%BSimon %BCameron %N%NThe state of Missouri is deeply divided.  Although much of the state's population seeks to remain neutral, Governor Jackson sympathizes with the rebel cause and may attempt to take his state out of the Union.  %N%NIn order to prevent Missouri's secession, we can order Federal forces into the state, to secure the St Louis Arsenal and then crush any secessionist militias that may be raised by Governor Jackson.  %N%NThis would ensure that Missouri joins the Union following the occupation of Jefferson City, although our bold action will surely cause some alarm in the neutral state of Kentucky.  %N%NIf we keep our forces out of Missouri, the state will remain neutral until the state government votes on the issue, or it is invaded.  As long as Missouri remains neutral, we will also receive grain shipments worth half of the state's MPPs each turn.  %N%NWould you like to order our forces into Missouri (YES) or maintain the status quo (NO)?
<<TAG_5>>= Importing Foreign Weapons (10 turns)
<<TAG_6>>= Seizing the St Louis Arsenal and occupying Missouri is the only way to guarantee that the state will never secede and join the Confederacy, so it is generally recommended that you say YES to this decision.  %N%NIf you say NO, Missouri will swing 45-55% towards the Union.  Following this, Missouri will secede and join the Confederacy only if it is ever more than 0% pro-Confederate (due to Confederate diplomatic activity).  From July 1, 1861, Missouri will drift towards the Union, and can be expected to join the Union towards the end of the year, upon reaching 100% mobilization.  %N%NSaying NO will also result in the creation of a convoy route between Jefferson City and Chicago.  %N%NSaying YES will cause Kentucky to shift 10-20% towards the Confederates, although this on its own will not cause that state to secede.  %N%NHistorically, Union forces under Nathaniel Lyon seized the St Louis Arsenal (YES), and had effectively crushed the Missouri State Guard by July.
<<TAG_7>>= Union Forces Seize the St Louis Arsenal and Move into Missouri
<<TAG_8>>= %BFort %BWashita %BGarrison %N%BColonel %BWilliam %BH. %BEmory %N%NBefore the beginning of the rebellion, most of our small army was stationed at the various forts across the Western territories.  %N%NAlthough most of these garrisons are located in areas far from the rebel states, and thus will play no part in this war, those located in the Indian Territory are under direct threat from militias operating from Texas.  %N%NIn order to prevent the likely destruction of these garrisons, we can evacuate them to Fort Leavenworth, with the help of the local Indian warrior Black Beaver.  This will ensure their safety, although the rebels will surely capture Forts Cobb and Washita, and make the Indian tribes much more likely to side with the rebels.  %N%NAlternatively, if we order the garrisons to maintain their positions, we will have a better chance to control the Indian Territory and may be able to secure the help of some of the resident tribes.  Note that if you order the garrisons to remain, it will not be possible to move them until the Indian tribes have joined the war, and they will require reinforcements to hold for any length of time afterwards.  %N%NWould you like to order the evacuation of the Indian Territory forts?
<<TAG_9>>= The garrisons of the Indian Territory consist of two Regiment units, which if not evacuated will appear in Fort Gibson and Fort Washita.  %N%NSaying YES to this decision will instead result in these two Regiments deploying in Fort Leavenworth in early May, where they will be well positioned for use in Missouri and/or Kansas upon receiving reinforcements.  %N%NIf you say NO, all five Indian tribes will move 5-10% towards the Union.  Note that from July 1861, Indian tribes will begin drifting towards whichever side they favor at that time, so prompt diplomatic action will be required if you wish to bring some of them to the Union side.  %N%NHistorically, the Indian Territory forts were abandoned (YES) on April 17, 1861, and all five Indian tribes had sided with the Confederacy before the end of the year.
<<TAG_10>>= Union Garrisons Evacuate Forts in the Indian Territory
<<TAG_11>>= Price HQ
<<TAG_12>>= %BUnited %BStates %BArmy %N%BColonel %BHenry %BBrewerton %N%NLess than 50 miles from the Virginian border, and one of our most important ports, the city of Baltimore is likely to be a tempting target for rebel forces should they cross the Potomac in strength.  %N%NIn order to reduce the risk of the city's capture, we can construct a Defenses unit, to be named Fort Marshall, inside the city.  Construction will cost 100 MPPs, divided between the following two turns, and any unit currently inside the city will be automatically moved to a nearby location.  %N%NNote that while the fort improves the defense of Baltimore, its presence will prevent the port of Baltimore from being used to load units onto naval transports, or unload them into the city, although warships will still be able to use the port for resupply and upgrades.  %N%NWould you like to order the construction of Fort Marshall?
<<TAG_13>>= Fort Marshall
<<TAG_14>>= The deployment of a fort will inhibit a potential Confederate offensive aimed at Baltimore, so it is generally recommended that you say YES to this decision.  However, the fort will be an obstacle to the use of Baltimore's port, forcing you to rely on Annapolis and Washington if you wish to conduct operations within Chesapeake Bay, and so may prove detrimental if you intend to conduct significant operations against the Virginian coast.  %N%NHistorically, Fort Marshall was constructed throughout the summer and fall of 1861 (YES), ultimately proving to be unnecessary as no Confederate forces ever reached Baltimore.
<<TAG_15>>= %B1st %BCalifornia %BInfantry %N%BColonel %BJames %BH. %BCarleton %N%NA collection of volunteer infantry and cavalry has been formed into units in California, known as the "California Column", and will soon be available for service in the New Mexico Territory.  %N%NOwing to the difficulties involved in crossing the Southwestern Desert, and the great distances involved, we must make a decision now as to which route this force should take to come east.  %N%NOur recommendation would be to have the Column march along the old Butterfield Overland Mail route, which would see it arrive at Fort Bowie in southern New Mexico in July 1862.  Alternatively, we could send the column north, and then have it follow the Oregon Trail to arrive in Denver around October 1862, from which it would be further out of position to fight in New Mexico but could more easily continue to the East.  %N%NWould you like to send the California Column to Fort Bowie (YES), or Denver (NO)?
<<TAG_16>>= The California Column is made up of the Carleton HQ, two infantry brigades and one cavalry brigade.  %N%NSending the Column to Fort Bowie (hex 1,110) is generally recommended (YES), as it will be in a much better position to oppose the Confederate advance into New Mexico, in addition to arriving several months sooner.  Note that if the Apaches are still neutral in July 1862, they will automatically be defeated by the California Column, ensuring that the Column can deploy on the map upon their arrival in-theater.  %N%NShould the Confederates conquer the Apaches in the meantime, the Column will be forced to turn back and will not arrive in Denver until January 1863.  If this looks likely to occur, or you wish to send the Column to the East, saying NO may be a better choice.  %N%NHistorically, the California Column was sent south via Fort Bowie (YES), arriving too late to oppose General Sibley's campaign in New Mexico, but later participated in the capture of El Paso.
<<TAG_17>>= Mining Operations in New Mexico Territory Are Ordered to Continue
<<TAG_18>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BWar %N%BLeRoy %BPope %BWalker %N%NAlthough we have laid claim to nearly half of the New Mexico Territory, the small force of Texan volunteers under John Baylor will be insufficient once the Northerners are able to reinforce their garrisons in the territory.  %N%NAs the territory, and the Colorado Territory beyond, are home to vast mineral resources, a more serious campaign to secure them has been discussed.  To that effect, Brigadier General Henry H. Sibley has been raising forces in eastern Texas, to be named the Army of New Mexico.  If sent there, the force would deploy in El Paso in October or November 1861.  %N%NIf you do not wish to contest New Mexico, we can instead order Sibley to remain in Texas, and his army will deploy in Fort Worth in September 1861.  %N%NWould you like to order Sibley's army to New Mexico Territory (YES) or have it remain in Texas (NO)?
<<TAG_19>>= Sibley's Army of New Mexico consists of the following: 1 Infantry Regiment, 1 Infantry Brigade and 1 Cavalry Brigade.  Note that no HQ will be present in New Mexico Territory, although should you say YES you will be offered the opportunity to send one in early 1862.  %N%NThe Union will receive several reinforcements in New Mexico throughout 1861 and 1862, so saying YES to this decision is essential to gain a temporary upper hand in the region.  %N%NNote that further reinforcements may be sent to New Mexico at any time by deploying units in San Antonio and then having them travel to El Paso via the Loop on hex 52,128.  %N%NHistorically, Sibley's Army of New Mexico arrived at El Paso in October 1861 (YES), although their success in the region proved short-lived after they were defeated at Glorietta Pass, near Santa Fe, in March 1862.
<<TAG_20>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BWar %N%BJudah %BP. %BBenjamin %N%NAs our campaign in New Mexico continues, the question of reinforcements has come up once again.  %N%NOne option under discussion is to send Major General Earl Van Dorn to El Paso, where he would take command of all our forces there.  With him we would also send several small units of infantry and cavalry.  %N%NThis is not a decision to make lightly, as our other possessions in the West, including the state of Arkansas, are sure to come under increasing threat from the North.  In addition to requiring several months to travel to New Mexico, once we send Van Dorn to New Mexico it will be difficult to bring him back, so it may be safer to instead order him to take command of our forces in Arkansas.  %N%NWhatever your decision, this is our last opportunity to seriously reinforce the Army of New Mexico, although you will still be able to send forces there manually via the Loop at hex 52,128.  %N%NDo you wish to send Van Dorn to New Mexico Territory (YES) or Arkansas (NO)?
<<TAG_21>>= In addition to the Van Dorn HQ, this event will also deploy 2 Infantry Brigades and 1 Cavalry Brigade, to either El Paso in March/April 1862 (YES), or Little Rock immediately (NO).  Note that if you have already purchased the Van Dorn HQ, another general will take his place instead when these forces deploy.  %N%NUnless you have manually sent an HQ to New Mexico already, the logistical support provided by Van Dorn is likely to be vital if you wish to complete the conquest of New Mexico and continue into the Colorado Territory.  %N%NIf you are not confident of your ability to advance into Colorado, it is advised that you send Van Dorn to Arkansas, a theater of much greater strategic importance, as continued campaigning in New Mexico without the ability to secure the Colorado mines is likely to be more costly than it is worth.  %N%NHistorically, Van Dorn was sent to Arkansas (NO), where he proved to be a generally unsuccessful commander.
<<TAG_22>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BWar %N%BLeRoy %BPope %BWalker %N%NThe Missouri State Guard, despite receiving tens of thousands of volunteers, suffers from shortages of equipment and is unlikely to keep the Federal Army out of Jefferson City indefinitely.  Although efforts to reinforce the area are unlikely to save the city, our other forces in Missouri are well positioned to maintain control of at least part of the state.  %N%NIf you wish to prioritize this sector, we can send a command staff, in the form of a Confederate HQ unit under General Sterling Price, to Springfield, Missouri.  Price would then be able to train and equip our forces there so that they may offer more effective resistance against the Federals.  %N%NProviding Price with the necessary reinforcements will be quite costly, requiring a total of 375 MPPs, at 125 MPPs for each of the next three turns.  %N%NDo you wish to send Price's command staff to Missouri?
<<TAG_23>>= At 375 MPPs, purchasing the Price HQ via this decision is slightly more expensive than if it was purchased in the Purchase Screen.  %N%NDespite this, the extra cost may be worthwhile if you intend to prioritize the defense of the West, as Price will be deployed immediately, ready to support your units in southern Missouri.  If your focus lies elsewhere, it may be better to say NO to this event.  If you say NO, the Price HQ will remain available for Purchase in the Purchase Screen.  %N%NHistorically, Price's command staff, including Adjutant General Lewis Henry Little played a vital part in the organization of the Missouri State Guard from May 18, 1861 (YES), ultimately leading to victories at Wilson's Creek and First Lexington that summer.
<<TAG_24>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BWar %N%BEdwin %BStanton %N%NThe rebel invasion of the New Mexico Territory has now pushed so far north that the territorial capital of Santa Fe is now under threat.  %N%NWhile reinforcements from Colorado and the Pacific States continue to make their way to the theater, further support may soon become necessary if we are to keep the rebel column away from the gold mines of Colorado.  %N%NOne way that we may bolster the defenses of the region would be to outfit the local commander, Colonel Edward Canby, with a headquarters staff and promote him to brigadier general.  This would cost us 300 MPPs, at 100 MPPs for three turns, allowing us to immediately deploy an HQ unit in Santa Fe.  %N%NWould you like to order the promotion of Col. Canby and expand his staff?
<<TAG_25>>= Canby HQ
<<TAG_26>>= Only you know the present situation in New Mexico, but if the war in the territory is not going favorably, it is strongly recommended that you say YES to this decision.  %N%NAt 300 MPPs, the Canby HQ is slightly cheaper than it would be if purchased the usual way, and this decision will not involve a multi-turn delay that would be necessary if an HQ was sent from the East.  %N%NNote if the situation in New Mexico has turned strongly against the Union, it would be wise to begin sending units there now, using the Loop hexes in Kansas, so that units have time to travel to Colorado before the Confederates get there.  %N%NHistorically, Canby was promoted to brigadier general on March 31, 1862 (YES), following the successful Battle of Glorietta Pass.  The subsequent Confederate withdrawal back to Texas marked the end of the New Mexico campaign, and Canby was transferred to the East in August 1862.
<<TAG_27>>= %BGovernor %Bof %BLouisiana %N%BThomas %BOverton %BMoore %N%NThe commander of the New Orleans Garrison, Major General David Twiggs, has asked to be relieved of his command.  We must now name a new commander to replace him. %N%NThe citizens of New Orleans have expressed their wish that General Braxton Bragg be chosen to replace him.  Bragg has proven himself an effective commander training our forces in Florida, but establishing his headquarters unit in New Orleans will require 375 MPPs, at 125 MPPs for each of the next three turns. %N%NAlternatively, we can assign General Mansfield Lovell to the position.  This will have no cost as he is already in Louisiana, but it must be noted that Lovell lacks the authority necessary to form a headquarters unit. %N%NWould you like to assign command of the New Orleans Garrison to Braxton Bragg?
<<TAG_28>>= Bragg HQ
<<TAG_29>>= At 375 MPPs, purchasing the Bragg HQ via this decision is slightly more expensive than if it was purchased in the Purchase Screen.  %N%NDespite this, the extra cost may be worthwhile if you intend to prioritize the defense of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, as Bragg will be deployed immediately.  If your focus lies elsewhere, it may be better to say NO to this event.  If you say NO, the Bragg HQ will remain available for Purchase in the Purchase Screen. %N%NHistorically, Mansfield Lovell was appointed to command garrison of the New Orleans on October 7, 1861, much to Bragg's frustration (NO).  Lacking sufficient reinforcements to defend the city, he was forced to abandon New Orleans in April 1862, a move that earned him considerable criticism.
<<TAG_30>>= %BGovernor %Bof %BPennsylvania %N%BAndrew %BGregg %BCurtin %N%NThe state of Pennsylvania is under imminent threat of invasion by the rebel army that recently crossed the Potomac.  To ensure that this force can be quickly repulsed, I propose that we issue a call for 50,000 volunteers, made up of new recruits from Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and New Jersey.  %N%NThese forces will deploy immediately, with one brigade at each of Bedford, Lewistown and Gettysburg, as well as a division, one infantry brigade and one cavalry brigade at Harrisburg.  %N%NIt will cost 150 MPPs to equip these volunteers, at 50 MPPs for three turns.  %N%NI strongly suggest that we raise the 50,000 volunteers.  Do you agree?
<<TAG_31>>= Pennsylvania Volunteers
<<TAG_32>>= At just 150 MPPs, these volunteers will be much cheaper than if they were purchased normally, so it is strongly recommended that you say YES to this.  Note that if any of the listed deployment locations have been captured, the units will instead deploy at a suitable nearby town.  %N%NIf the Confederates have sent a large invasion into Maryland or Pennsylvania, it would also be a good idea to reinforce the defenses of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with units from other fronts (or new builds), as the loss of either city would be disastrous to the war effort.  %N%NHistorically, about 33,000 volunteers answered the calls of President Lincoln and Governor Curtin in early June 1863 (YES).  Placed under the command of Major General Darius Couch, the volunteers fought some brief skirmishes with units of the Army of Northern Virginia in late June, and took part in the clean-up after the Battle of Gettysburg.
<<TAG_33>>= The US War Department Creates the Department of the Susquehanna
<<TAG_34>>= %BAtlantic %BBlockading %BSquadron %N%BFlag %BOfficer %BSilas %BH. %BStringham %N%NControl of the waters off the North Carolina coast will be vital if we are to properly enforce our naval blockade of the rebel states.  The coastal islands of the Outer Banks, with Fort Hatteras at their center, are of particular interest to us as any naval traffic to Elizabeth City will have to pass through one of the inlets there.  %N%NRebel security efforts in the area have so far been extremely poor, and we have detailed information from numerous naval captains indicating that we could easily capture the forts and neutralize the port of Elizabeth City with a prompt invasion.  %N%NIf approved, this operation will cost 150 MPPs, and will allow us to immediately take control of the Fort Hatteras and the surrounding islands.  %N%NThe men are ready to go.  Would you like to authorize the capture of Fort Hatteras?
<<TAG_35>>= Fort Hatteras Operation
<<TAG_36>>= Fort Hatteras is located in a key strategic position, and will allow you to supply your ships as they blockade the coast of the Carolinas, so it is strongly recommended that you say YES to this decision.  %N%NShould you say YES to this decision, the invasion will automatically happen this turn, fully handled by the game engine.  %N%NNote that control of Fort Hatteras will block the convoy route for Blockade Runners to Elizabeth City.  %N%NHistorically, the Battle of Hatteras Inlet was fought on August 28-29, 1861 (YES), resulting in a nearly bloodless victory for the Union.
<<TAG_40>>= %BSouth %BAtlantic %BBlockading %BSquadron %N%BFlag %BOfficer %BSamuel %BF. %BDu %BPont %N%NCharleston, South Carolina, is one of the largest ports available to the rebels, and our blockade will not be fully effective unless we are able to prevent ships from accessing it.  %N%NOwing to the extensive fortifications surrounding the city and its harbor, a direct attack against Charleston is believed to be unwise.  Instead, the Navy has proposed that we launch an amphibious attack to capture the Port Royal Sound, including the port of Beaufort, which intelligence has discovered to be poorly defended.  %N%NBy capturing Port Royal, we would also be able to reinforce and resupply our ships close to two major blockade runner routes, making our efforts to enforce the blockade in that region much more effective.  %N%NThe cost of this operation will be 150 MPPs.  %N%NWould you like to order the attack on Port Royal Sound?
<<TAG_41>>= Port Royal Operation
<<TAG_42>>= If you intend to enforce the blockade off South Carolina and have not yet secured a port in the region, it is recommended that you say YES to this decision.  %N%NHistorically, Port Royal was captured on November 7, 1861 (YES), with minimal losses on both sides.  For the rest of the war it would serve as a major supply and repair base for Union ships serving along the Atlantic Coast.
<<TAG_43>>= %BSecretary %Bof %Bthe %BNavy %N%BStephen %BMallory %N%NOur capture of the Norfolk Navy Yard, still fully provisioned, gives us access to another major naval construction yard.  We have had only limited success at capturing former US Navy vessels, so the construction of a new Navy will be necessary if we hope to break this "blockade" and allow supplies from Europe to reach us.  %N%NWhen the Federals were leaving Norfolk, they burned the old frigate %VMerrimack, but enough of the hull and inner machinery survived that we believe she could be rebuilt.  %N%NA proposal has been presented suggesting that the new ship, to be named %VVirginia, be turned into a casemate ironclad (a Monitor unit).  This would cost 200 MPPs, at 100 MPPs for two turns, and will require us to remain in control of both Norfolk and its port for the next eight months.  %N%NWould you like to begin construction work on the %VVirginia?
<<TAG_44>>= CSS Virginia
<<TAG_45>>= Monitors are the most powerful warships available early in the game, almost untouchable by wooden ships, although they are slow and limited to coastal waters.  This decision represents a below-cost opportunity to build one, so you are encouraged to say YES if you intend to contest the Union blockade.  %N%NThe %VVirginia will deploy in Norfolk in early March 1862, provided you maintain control of both the port and the city for every turn until then.  %N%NHistorically, the %VVirginia was completed (YES) on March 7, 1862, a day before it participated in the famous duel with the %VMonitor, the world's first battle between ironclads.
<<TAG_46>>= %BSecretary %Bof %Bthe %BNavy %N%BStephen %BMallory %N%NThe Federal advance has come far too close to Richmond.  %N%NIn order to protect the city, high-ranking officers in the Army and Navy have proposed that we build a railroad artillery piece, combining a locomotive with a large naval gun, which can then bombard Federal positions and demoralize their armies.  %N%NThe construction of the %VVirginia has even inspired some of our artillerists to nickname this gun the 'Land Merrimac'.  %N%NBuilding the gun will cost us 300 MPPs, at 150 MPPs for two turns, and it will deploy at Richmond immediately.  %N%NWould you like to authorize the construction of this weapon?
<<TAG_47>>= Railroad Battery
<<TAG_48>>= Railroad Batteries are powerful artillery pieces capable of greatly demoralizing enemy units.  Offered below cost, this railroad battery would be a useful addition to the defenses of Richmond.  %N%NHistorically, the 'Land Merrimac' gun first saw service during the Peninsula Campaign of summer 1862 (YES), becoming the first railroad weapon to see combat.
<<TAG_49>>= %BSecretary %Bof %Bthe %BNavy %N%BStephen %BMallory %N%NThe Federal advance has come far too close to Richmond.  %N%NIn order to protect the city, high-ranking officers in the Army and Navy have proposed that we build a railroad artillery piece, combining a locomotive with a large naval gun, which can then bombard Federal positions and demoralize their armies.  %N%NBuilding the gun will cost us 300 MPPs, at 150 MPPs for two turns, and it will deploy at Richmond immediately.  %N%NWould you like to authorize the construction of this weapon?
<<TAG_50>>= %BGovernor %Bof %BArizona %N%BLewis %BS. %BOwings %N%NWith the capture of Fort Bowie and the defeat of all Federal forces in eastern Arizona, several hundred local volunteers in the territory have reached our forces.  %N%NAs manpower is hard to come by in the territory, I believe these troops would be best used by forming two new Rangers units in Fort Bowie, each at half of their maximum strength, where they could be used to strengthen our drive on Colorado or even march east.  %N%NAlternatively, if we act quickly we could instead use these new volunteers to raid the silver mines of western Arizona and capture some desperately needed silver that could then be used to buy arms from abroad.  This would give us 40 MPPs for each of the next five turns.  Unfortunately, the Federals will soon move more troops into the area from California, and the losses our volunteers would take would prevent them from then forming units.  %N%NWould you like to use these volunteers to raid the Arizona silver mines (YES) or create two new Rangers units (NO)?
<<TAG_51>>= Arizona Raid
<<TAG_52>>= The MPPs gained from saying YES to this decision is less than the cost of two Rangers units.  However, saying YES may still be advisable if you believe the situation is currently such that those resources would be better used further east, as the units offered by the NO option will arrive in Fort Bowie, and would require a very long time to cross the country.  %N%NNote that regardless of your decision, the Union will not have an opportunity to deploy a second 'California Column', so any Union attempt to capture Fort Bowie will have to come from the north.  %N%NHistorically, the population of the sparsely populated New Mexico Territory was divided in its loyalty to the Union and Confederacy.  The ill-fated Confederate attempt to seize the territory sought control of the great mineral wealth of the region.
<<TAG_53>>= %BRestored %BGovernment %Bof %BVirginia %N%BSenator %BWaitman %BWilley %N%NLoyal armies have now secured control of much of north and western Virginia.  A sizable part of this area voted against the Virginian Ordinance of Secession in 1861, while the rest is home to many Unionist sympathizers.  %N%NWe propose that fifty Virginian counties, currently under control of Union armies, secede from the state of Virginia and form a new state in the Union, to be named West Virginia.  %N%NDoing so will increase our Fighting Spirit by 3000 points.  Rebel sympathizers in the new state will not react well to this news however, and we can expect some sabotage attacks in the near future.  Furthermore, this is likely to result in several thousand men heading south to join the rebel armies.  %N%NWould you like to admit West Virginia as the newest state in the Union?
<<TAG_54>>= Saying YES to this decision will result in the Confederates receiving up to two infantry and one cavalry brigade, most likely in the Shenandoah Valley.  It is unlikely that these units will be enough to offset the boost to your Fighting Spirit, so it is usually a good idea to say YES to this decision.  %N%NWest Virginia's new borders, and the Union's new southern border, will be the same as the line already marked on the map.  %N%NHistorically, West Virginia was admitted as the 35th state in the Union on June 20, 1863 (YES), after a long debate questioning the constitutionality of splitting a state that would not be fully settled until the Supreme Court ruled in favor of West Virginia in 1870.
<<TAG_55>>= %BTribal %BChief %Bof %Bthe %BCreek %BNation %N%BMicco %BHutko %N%NLike most people living in the Indian Territory, the loyalties of the Creek Nation are deeply split in this war.  While the majority of the population has sided with the rebellion, there are several thousand warriors who remain loyal to the Union.  It is up to you to now decide where they should assemble.  %N%NOne option would be to order loyalists to head north to Kansas, under the leadership of Chief Opothleyahola.  As they would be forced to fight their way north, we expect that this would reduce the numbers of warriors that make it to your other forces, but once in Kansas they would be able to more easily join the other armies.  %N%NAlternatively, we could order Opothleyahola to stay in the Indian Territory and attempt to replace any pro-rebel leaders.  This will be a risky endeavor, and would require 75 MPPs worth of arms be sent to even attempt, but if successful it would ensure the full loyalty of the Creek population thereafter.  %N%NShall we direct Opothleyahola to remain in the Indian Territory and attempt to bring the Creeks into the Union (YES) or have him march north with his followers into Kansas (NO)?
<<TAG_56>>= Arming Loyal Creeks
<<TAG_57>>= If you say YES to this decision, there is a 20% chance that Opothleyahola will be able to defeat his opponents, resulting in the Creeks switching sides and fighting for the Union.  Upon successfully doing so, they will deploy one unit of Creek Indians in Tulasi OK.  Should he fail, the 75 MPPs, and the loyal Creeks, will be lost.  %N%NIf you say NO to this decision, you are guaranteed to receive an understrength unit of Indians (under the Union flag) at LeRoy's Post, although the timing of their arrival is uncertain owing to the difficulty of the march north.  %N%NHistorically, Opothleyahola and Chief Micco Hutko contacted Abraham Lincoln on August 15, 1861, and were directed to march to Kansas (NO), only to fight three battles with pro-Confederate Indians including the disastrous Battle of Chustenahlah in what would become known as the Trail of Blood on Ice.  Had they not done so, it is likely they would have clashed with Colonel Douglas H. Cooper's Confederate forces eventually.
<<TAG_58>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BRobert %BToombs %N%NDespite European Intervention being our best hope at winning the war, a minority of leaders believe we would be better off ordering the immediate sale of our cotton for gold, which we could then use to buy weapons.  %N%NAt current market prices, we would receive 1750 MPPs, at 175 MPPs over ten turns, for our cotton.  Flooding the market with cotton would leave Europe with little incentive to recognize us, so if we were to sell the cotton we would then be unable to choose a sponsor and it would be extremely unlikely that any European power would ever enter the war.  %N%NSelling the cotton will also be an unpopular move, costing us 8000 points of Fighting Spirit immediately as states' rights activists denounce our actions, and a further 4000 points when the price of cotton inevitably falls.  %N%NWould you like to sell the cotton (YES) or hold onto it in order to use it as leverage in negotiations with Europe (NO)?
<<TAG_59>>= Cotton Sales
<<TAG_60>>= This is likely to be the most important decision you make in the war, so be sure to consider your options very carefully.  %N%NSelling the cotton (YES) is recommended if you are not confident of your ability to bring a European power into the war or if you are pursuing a strategy aimed at winning the war very quickly.  %N%NAll three Europeans have highly advanced technology, and large infantry and naval forces that will greatly alter the balance of power in our favor if they can be convinced to enter the war, so it will often be a good idea to say NO in order to keep European intervention as a possibility.  %N%NNote that if the chosen sponsor nation reaches 75% mobilization, the cotton stockpile will be automatically sold at a much higher price, and if they enter the war, Confederate Fighting Spirit will increase dramatically while Union Fighting Spirit will plunge.  %N%NFurther information about European intervention may be found in the Strategy Guide.  %N%NHistorically, the Confederates held more than 95% of their cotton stockpile (NO), losing it throughout the war as stores were captured by Union armies or destroyed.
<<TAG_61>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BRobert %BToombs %N%NWe must now decide which European nation will be the focus of our diplomatic efforts.  The three European nations each offer similar levels of military power, but they also each have their own unique advantages, which can be seen in the %BNotes section of this decision, or in more detail in the %BStrategy %BGuide.  %N%NI believe that our best strategy would be to attempt to convince the British to join our war effort, but many would argue that all three European powers will be of equal value in this war of independence.  %N%NIf you would like to order our diplomats to London in the hopes of bringing the UK into the war, select YES. %N%NIf you believe our interests would be better served with French or Spanish support, select NO (another decision will then be offered so that you may choose between them).
<<TAG_62>>= %BUnique %BAdvantage %BOffered %Bby %BEuropean %BPowers %BUpon %BEntry: %N%N%BUK: Additional blockade runners will operate from Nassau %N%N%BFrance: The Mexican Empire will join as a minor nation should France join the war after December 1861. %N%N%BSpain: A blockade in the Pacific will prevent the Union from receiving MPPs from California  %N%NFurther information about European intervention may be found in the Strategy Guide.  %N%NHistorically, the Confederates attempted to bring Great Britain into the war (YES), ultimately unsuccessfully.
<<TAG_63>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BRobert %BToombs %N%NAs you have rejected the option of sending our diplomats to London, the two other nations best able to support our cause are France and Spain.  %N%NShall I order our diplomats travel to Paris in order to meet with the Emperor of France (YES), or send them to Madrid to meet the Queen of Spain (NO)?
<<TAG_64>>= %BUnique %BAdvantage %BOffered %Bby %BEuropean %BPowers %BUpon %BEntry: %N%N%BFrance: The Mexican Empire will join as a minor nation should France join the war after December 1861. %N%N%BSpain: A blockade in the Pacific will prevent the Union from receiving MPPs from California  %N%NFurther information about European intervention may be found in the Strategy Guide.  %N%NHistorically, the Confederates attempted to bring Great Britain into the war (YES to DE 110), ultimately unsuccessfully.
<<TAG_65>>= King Cotton
<<TAG_66>>= Neutrality
<<TAG_70>>= %BPresident %Bof %BHaiti %N%BFabre %BNicolas %BGeffrard %N%NThe Republic of Haiti and the United States now share a common enemy in the Kingdom of Spain.  While Haiti and Spain are not at war, the Spaniards have made numerous threats against our borders and have opposed our support of the irregular forces opposing their occupation of the Dominican Republic.  %N%NIn light of our shared strategic interests, I am proposing that Haiti become a formal ally of the United States, contributing the full might of our military to a war against Spain.  This will draw Spanish troops away from your rebellious states, and if we co-operate with the Dominican irregulars it may be possible to liberate Santo Domingo.  %N%NThe Haitian military currently includes four infantry brigades, and one headquarters unit, but it is in dire need of modern equipment.  %N%NWould you like to sign a military pact with Haiti?
<<TAG_71>>= This decision has no immediate downside, so it is generally a good idea to say YES to this decision.  %N%NHowever, should Haiti be defeated, cotton exports to the Union will be ceased, so you will likely need to invest MPPs into upgrades for Haitian units to protect these convoys.  %N%NIf you say NO, Haiti will remain neutral and the convoys will continue as before.  %N%NHistorically, Haiti was the only nation in the Caribbean to strongly support the Union cause throughout the Civil War, allowing Union ships to use the Port of Cape Haytien.  Their support for the rebellion against the Spanish occupation of the Dominican Republic brought them close to war with Spain, and had Spain entered a war against the United States it is possible that Haiti would have offered some sort of support to the Union.
<<TAG_72>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BWilliam %BH. %BSeward %N%NWe have recently won a great victory, pushing all rebel forces more than 50 miles away from Washington City.  In light of this victory, we believe that it is now the appropriate time to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring all slaves in rebel states to be immediately freed.  %N%NWhile this move will undoubtedly gain us the support of millions of black Americans, we expect the greatest impact will be felt in Europe, where the institution of slavery is deeply unpopular.  By issuing this proclamation, we can be almost certain that the European powers will abandon their support for the rebels.  %N%NThe Proclamation will not be so popular among loyal border states however, and upon issuing it we can expect a short-term loss of 5000 Fighting Spirit Points, following which our Fighting Spirit will recover by 125 points each turn.  %N%NWould you like to issue the Emancipation Proclamation?
<<TAG_73>>= If you believe there is any danger of European intervention in the war, you are strongly encouraged to say YES to this decision.  %N%NSaying YES will immediately reduce British, French and Spanish mobilization by 40-60%.  %N%NHistorically, the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on September 22, 1862, five days after the decisive Union victory at Antietam.  Its immediate effect was largely political, easing tensions with Europe and enraging Copperhead Democrats, but it also set in motion the process for ending slavery in the United States that would eventually be completed with the passing of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865.
<<TAG_74>>= %BPrime %BMinister %Bof %Bthe %BUnited %BKingdom %N%BLord %BPalmerston %N%NWith the United States and the United Kingdom now officially at war, the British Army is preparing to be transported to North America.  %N%NOur expeditionary force, led by the Crimean War veteran General Sir William Codrington, is comprised of four Corps units and one unit of Royal Marines, as well as Codrington's Headquarters, all of which are made up of experienced troops carrying the finest equipment available.  %N%NAs these forces cannot be safely transported to a Confederate port directly from Europe, the two British-owned locations where they may be sent are either Quebec City in northern Canada (hex 171,5), or Falmouth in Jamaica (hex 175,192), from which point you will be given full authority over their movements and actions.  %N%NWould you like to deploy Codrington's Army in Quebec (YES) or Falmouth (NO)?
<<TAG_75>>= The decision of where to deploy the British forces should be based upon the strategy that you wish to use them for.  %N%NDeploying Codrington's Army in Canada will allow for a much stronger attack against the northern Union states aimed at controlling the Great Lakes region.  Note that Quebec City is not connected to the rest of Canada by rail (although a railroad follows the eastern bank of the St Lawrence River), so units that deploy there will need to either march or use river transport to reach forward positions.  %N%NDeploying Codrington's Army in Jamaica will allow them to use sea transports to more quickly be transported directly to Confederate territories, where they can then fight alongside the CS Army.  Note that doing so may require you to fight more of the Union Navy, and it is recommended that you keep British units together as British units cannot benefit from nearby Confederate HQs.  %N%NThe units will automatically deploy at the chosen location immediately following this decision.
<<TAG_76>>= %BPrime %BMinister %Bof %Bthe %BUnited %BKingdom %N%BLord %BPalmerston %N%NCommanders of the Royal Navy's Pacific Station, operating from Esquimalt on Vancouver Island, believe that it may be possible to launch an attack against the Washington Territory of the United States.  %N%NDue to the region's isolation, such an expedition will have limited military value, but if successful it could considerably weaken the Union's Fighting Spirit.  %N%NOur commanders believe that we would have only a 50% chance for success, and would require 400 MPPs, at 100 MPPs for four turns, in order to purchase supplies for the expedition.  Furthermore, it is likely that there would be a considerable delay between this attack being approved and any reports of either success or failure.  %N%NWould you like to order an attack aimed at the Washington Territory?
<<TAG_77>>= The Washington Territory is not a part of the game map, so if you say YES to this decision then the entire expedition will be handled wholly by the game engine, with no need for further player actions.  %N%NIf successful, an expedition in the Pacific Northwest will reduce Union Fighting Spirit by 6000 points, while there will be no negative effects (beyond the lost MPPs) should it fail.  Each turn, there will be just a 25% chance of either success or failure being reported back.  %N%NHistorically, the British gave up on any claims to most of what would eventually become the State of Washington with the signing of the Oregon Treaty in 1846, but disputes surrounding the San Juan Islands continued until the bloodless 'Pig War' was settled by arbitration in the US' favor in 1859.  In the event of a war between the USA and UK in the 1860s, it is possible that the British might have attempted to secure a more favorable border in this region.
<<TAG_78>>= %BGovernor %Bof %BIndiana %N%BOliver %BP. %BMorton %N%NRebel forces are now operating north of the Ohio River, placing the states of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois under threat.  %N%NIn order to quickly repulse them and ensure the security of these states, I propose that we immediately issue a call for tens of thousands of volunteers.  These troops would then be organized into a new infantry brigade at each of Salem, Indianapolis and Chillicothe, as well as a further cavalry brigade and infantry division at Indianapolis.  %N%NIt will cost 150 MPPs to recruit these volunteers, at 50 MPPs for each of the next three turns.  %N%NWould you like to raise volunteer troops in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois?
<<TAG_79>>= Ohio Region Volunteers
<<TAG_80>>= At just 150 MPPs, these volunteers will be much cheaper than if they were purchased normally, so it is strongly recommended that you say YES to this.  Note that if any of the listed deployment locations have been captured, the units will instead deploy at a suitable nearby town.  %N%NHistorically, a small number of Confederate forces managed to cross the Ohio River, most famously that led by John Hunt Morgan in 1863.  Morgan's Raid forced the governors of Ohio and Indiana to raise more than 50,000 emergency militia (YES), but ultimately had minimal effect upon the outcome of the war.
<<TAG_81>>= %BEmperor %Bof %BFrance %N%BNapoleon %BIII %N%NThe expedition into Mexico has so far proven to be unprofitable despite military success.  %N%NIn order to recover these costs, I am proposing that France annex the Mexican state of Sonora, recently secured by a force under the command of General Armando Castagny.  %N%NSonora's mineral wealth will contribute 100 MPPs to the French treasury each turn, and there are no immediate costs of annexation.  Such a blatant violation of the Monroe Doctrine will not be received well in the United States however, and we can expect the Union's Fighting Spirit to increase by 3000 points.  %N%NWould you like France to annex the state of Sonora?
<<TAG_82>>= Sonora
<<TAG_83>>= Note that this decision will not result in any meaningful territorial changes on the game map.  %N%NAt this stage of the war, your priority should be on achieving the best possible victory conditions.  %N%NWhile additional French income will undoubtedly improve their army (and that of the Mexican Empire), a 3000 point boost to the Union's Fighting Spirit could be the difference between their surrender and fighting on.  %N%NHistorically, parts of Sonora including the capital Hermosillo were occupied by the French and Imperial forces throughout 1865 and 1866, before being forced out by the Juarists.  Before the end of the American Civil War, Napoleon III sought to annex Sonora, but backed down facing opposition from the Emperor Maximilian (NO).
<<TAG_84>>= Washington Territory Expedition
<<TAG_85>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BWilliam %BH. %BSeward %N%NThe British Government is getting dangerously close to entering the war.  %N%NAlthough our previous diplomatic efforts to ensure British neutrality have been less than successful, there is enough support for our cause among the British public that we may still prevent their government from intervening.  %N%NIn order to take advantage of this before it is too late, I am proposing that we immediately assemble a group of our finest diplomats and order this delegation to London, where they will urge the British Government to continue their previous neutrality.  %N%NSending this delegation will be costly, at a one-time payment of 500 MPPs, but it may be our last opportunity to prevent the UK from intervening in the war.  %N%NWould you like to send this emergency diplomatic mission to London?
<<TAG_86>>= Diplomatic Mission to London
<<TAG_87>>= Sending this delegation to London will cause a one-time reduction of British mobilization by 10-20%.  %N%NUnless you are on the cusp of a major military victory that may deter the British from entering the war, it is strongly recommended that you say YES to this decision, as British entry into the war will result in incredible benefits for the Confederates.
<<TAG_88>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BWilliam %BH. %BSeward %N%NThe French Government is getting dangerously close to entering the war.  %N%NAlthough our previous diplomatic efforts to ensure French neutrality have been less than successful, there is enough support for our cause among the French public that we may still prevent their government from intervening.  %N%NIn order to take advantage of this before it is too late, I am proposing that we immediately assemble a group of our finest diplomats and order this delegation to Paris, where they will urge the French Government to continue their previous neutrality.  %N%NSending this delegation will be costly, at a one-time payment of 500 MPPs, but it may be our last opportunity to prevent France from intervening in the war.  %N%NWould you like to send this emergency diplomatic mission to Paris?
<<TAG_89>>= Diplomatic Mission to Paris
<<TAG_90>>= Sending this delegation to Paris will cause a one-time reduction of French mobilization by 10-20%.  %N%NUnless you are on the cusp of a major military victory that may deter the French from entering the war, it is strongly recommended that you say YES to this decision, as French entry into the war will result in incredible benefits for the Confederates.
<<TAG_91>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BWilliam %BH. %BSeward %N%NThe Spanish Government is getting dangerously close to entering the war.  %N%NAlthough our previous diplomatic efforts to ensure Spanish neutrality have been less than successful, there is enough support for our cause among the Spanish public that we may still prevent their government from intervening.  %N%NIn order to take advantage of this before it is too late, I am proposing that we immediately assemble a group of our finest diplomats and order this delegation to Madrid, where they will urge the Spanish Government to continue their previous neutrality.  %N%NSending this delegation will be costly, at a one-time payment of 500 MPPs, but it may be our last opportunity to prevent Spain from intervening in the war.  %N%NWould you like to send this emergency diplomatic mission to Madrid?
<<TAG_92>>= Diplomatic Mission to Madrid
<<TAG_93>>= Sending this delegation to Madrid will cause a one-time reduction of Spanish mobilization by 10-20%.  %N%NUnless you are on the cusp of a major military victory that may deter the Spanish from entering the war, it is strongly recommended that you say YES to this decision, as Spanish entry into the war will result in incredible benefits for the Confederates.
<<TAG_94>>= Partisan Suppression (Arkansas)
<<TAG_95>>= Partisan Suppression (Louisiana)
<<TAG_96>>= Partisan Suppression (Tennessee)
<<TAG_97>>= Partisan Suppression (Mississippi)
<<TAG_98>>= Partisan Suppression (Alabama)
<<TAG_99>>= Partisan Suppression (Georgia)
<<TAG_100>>= Partisan Suppression (North Carolina)
<<TAG_101>>= Partisan Suppression (Virginia)
<<TAG_102>>= Partisan Suppression (West Virginia)
<<TAG_103>>= %BPresident %Bof %Bthe %BSenate %N%BAlexander %BStephens %N%NThe Partisan Ranger Act, passed by the Confederate Congress in early 1862, has allowed various irregular units to disrupt the Federal armies that have invaded our territory.  %N%NAlthough some such 'partisans' have been successful, others have not, and Federal reprisals have made such bands unpopular among both the civilian population and some of our top field commanders, who are calling for the Act to be repealed.  %N%NShould we repeal the Act (NO), partisan bands will continue to trouble the Federal advance in existing areas, but no new bands will be formed in the Deep South.  Alternatively, we can announce the government's support for the partisans (YES), which will greatly increase partisan activity, especially in Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia, however this will reduce the Confederate public's Fighting Spirit by 50 points a turn.  %N%NWould you like to officially announce your support for the partisans (YES), or order the repeal of the Partisan Ranger Act (NO)?
<<TAG_104>>= Saying YES to this decision will increase the range of locations where partisans can operate from, especially in the eastern states of the Confederacy, with some of these new bands attacking the supply of cities and towns, and others spawning new Partisan units.  Saying NO will result in partisans continuing to behave unchanged from before.  %N%NNote that Union Fighting Spirit will not be affected directly by this decision.  %N%NHistorically, the Partisan Ranger Act was repealed (NO) by the Confederate States Congress on February 17th, 1864, on the recommendation of Robert E. Lee and after 22 months of a government-sponsored guerrilla warfare strategy failed to produce any significant advantage for the Confederacy.
<<TAG_105>>= %N%BCarlos %BManuel %Bde %BCespedes %N%NAmerica's war with Spain presents an opportunity for Cuba to break free from the Spanish yoke.  %N%NCuban patriots across the island believe that now is the time to launch a full-scale rebellion against the Spanish.  While there is no shortage of popular support for such an uprising, Cuban patriots lack sufficient arms and equipment to use in the fight for independence.  %N%NWe are asking for 50 MPPs worth of equipment be sent to Cuba, at which point the uprising could begin almost immediately.  %N%NWould you like to authorize a shipment of arms to the Cuban patriots?
<<TAG_106>>= Supplying Cuban Rebels
<<TAG_107>>= Saying YES to this decision will activate several partisan hexes throughout central and eastern Cuba, which will spawn units and could tie down Spanish units that would otherwise be sent to support the Confederacy.  %N%NNote that if the Cubans successfully liberate Havana, a convoy will begin operating, sending Cuban MPPs to the Union.  As the Cubans are unlikely to have sufficient strength to capture Habana on their own, it may be advisable to send Union forces in support.  %N%NHistorically, Spanish exploitation of Cuba, a lack of parliamentary representation and the growth of a reactionary movement in Madrid would culminate in three major uprisings against Spanish rule in Cuba, the first beginning in 1868 and the last eventually resulting in the Spanish-American War of 1898.
<<TAG_108>>= %BPresident %Bof %BMexico %N%BBenito %BJuarez %N%NMexico, already wracked by the civil war of 1857-60, is under enormous financial strain in the fight against the French invasion.  %N%NIn order to alleviate some of this pressure, pro-Republican leaders and Californian capitalists have been in negotiations, proposing to transfer the western territory of Baja California to American sovereignty, in return for 600 MPPs, at 300 MPPs for two turns, to be paid into Mexican coffers.  %N%NAs Californian business interests will be able to contribute some of these funds, the payment from the Union government would only be half of this sum, ie. 150 MPPs for each of the next two turns.  %N%NThis further erosion of Mexico's territorial integrity is expected to be unpopular within some sections of the public, and we can expect Mexican Fighting Spirit to fall by 4000 points if the sale goes ahead.  %N%NWould you like to approve the sale of Baja California to the Union?
<<TAG_109>>= Baja California
<<TAG_110>>= Baja California is not represented on the game map, so no territorial changes will take place in the game.  %N%NMexico has access to far fewer resources than either the Union or France, and is in dire need of assistance if it is to remain a viable ally for the Union.  %N%NSaying YES to this decision allows the Mexicans to benefit from twice the MPPs as it costs the Union, which is a more efficient use of MPPs than alternatives such as the convoy or directly sending American units, although it also has a cost in Mexican Fighting Spirit that those alternatives do not.  %N%NHistorically, discussions continued between 1863 and at least 1865 regarding the sale of Baja California, a fact well known to the Union Government, ultimately without result (NO).
<<TAG_111>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BWar %N%BEdwin %BStanton %N%NAs casualties from the battlefields continue to mount, fewer young men are volunteering to serve in the Army, causing concerns that there may not be sufficient manpower to replace our losses in the future.  %N%NAs a solution, the Enrollment Act has been proposed, requiring those states that cannot meet their manpower quotas to draft men into the service.  This act would allow us to form four additional infantry divisions, which would deploy across the country immediately.  %N%NA draft will almost surely be unpopular, immediately reducing Fighting Spirit by 2500 points, and it is possible that riots could erupt in major cities following the Act's approval.  %N%NWould you like to institute a draft?
<<TAG_112>>= It is impossible to know exactly how severe the reaction to the draft will be, although the worst-case scenario will see four major cities erupt with unrest, weakening our economy for the next several turns.  %N%NHistorically, the Enrollment Act was made law in March 1863 (YES), providing the Union with 160,000 additional men throughout the war (out of around 2 million who served in the war).  In addition to widespread desertions, the draft also inspired large riots in New York City in July 1863.
<<TAG_113>>= %BFirst %BLord %Bof %Bthe %BAdmiralty %N%BThe %BDuke %Bof %BSomerset %N%NIn the aftermath of the Crimean War, the Royal Navy has been building a fleet of small gunboats suitable for use on rivers and in the Great Lakes.  %N%NWith your approval, four of these River Gunboats can be towed across the Atlantic, deploying in the port of Toronto, on the coast of Lake Ontario.  %N%NDue to the additional burden this will place on our shipping fleet, towing the gunboats will cost 200 MPPs, at 50 MPPs for each of the next four turns.  %N%NWould you like to order these ships be towed across the Atlantic in preparation for service on the Great Lakes?
<<TAG_114>>= Great Lakes Gunboats
<<TAG_115>>= Due to the distance from Europe's shipyards, this decision represents the only opportunity you will have to deploy ships in the Great Lakes, and if you intend to use Canada as a major base of operations it is strongly recommended that you say YES.  %N%NNote that river ships in Lake Ontario can access the other four Great Lakes via canals and the Straits of Mackinac.  %N%NHistorically, a number of these gunboats saw (peacetime) service on the Great Lakes, and other 'Crimean gunboats' fought in the Second Opium War against China.
<<TAG_116>>= %BFirst %BLord %Bof %Bthe %BAdmiralty %N%BThe %BDuke %Bof %BSomerset %N%NThree small river ironclads are currently under construction in the London shipyards, using a new experimental design.  %N%NDue to the additional funding provided by the British Government for the war, these ships have been built ahead of schedule and should be available for service within weeks.  While some have suggested these ships should remain in Europe, a proposal has been brought to my office proposing that we tow %Btwo of them across the Atlantic for use in the Great Lakes and St Lawrence River, an effort that will cost 225 MPPs, at 75 MPPs for three turns.  %N%NThese two river ironclads would then deploy at the port of Quebec.  %N%NWould you like to order these ships be sent to the Great Lakes?
<<TAG_117>>= Great Lakes Ironclads
<<TAG_118>>= River ironclads are the strongest ships capable of operating in inland waters, so unless you already have complete control over the Great Lakes region it is advised that you say YES to this decision.  %N%NHistorically, the ironclad gunboats 'Viper', 'Vixen' and 'Waterwitch' entered service between 1865 and 1866.  Considered to be generally poor designs, they remained limited to harbor service for much of their lives before being sold in the 1890s
<<TAG_119>>= %BCommander, %B27th %BTexas %BCavalry %N%BJohn %BWilkins %BWhitfield %N%NOur forces have seized control of the populated parts of the state of Kansas.  %N%NAlthough Kansas voted to remain with the North in 1861, a sizable fraction of the settlers there sympathize with our cause, and with their support the opportunity now exists to form a new government that would then bring Kansas into the Confederacy.  %N%NKansan secession will be seen be the public as a great victory, increasing our Fighting Spirit by 2000 points, and control of the western trails will isolate the Federal position in Colorado.  Conversely, Federal sympathizers in Kansas can be expected to flee into Nebraska, where they will undoubtedly form new units aiming to evict our forces from the state.  %N%NWould you like to admit Kansas as a new state in the Confederacy?
<<TAG_120>>= If Kansas is forced to secede from the Union, the Union will receive three Rangers units in Omaha NE, and their units in Colorado and New Mexico will suffer a moderate morale penalty.  %N%NHistorically, the 'Bleeding Kansas' period was marked by frequent violent clashes between Northern 'jayhawkers' and Southern 'ruffians' who fought to determine whether the Kansas Territory would become a free or slave state.  Kansas was admitted as a free state in January 1861, but while Confederate forces had a minimal presence in the state, the violence in Kansas would not end until the end of the Civil War.
<<TAG_121>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BWar %N%BSimon %BCameron %N%NFort Monroe, on the tip of the Virginia Peninsula, is the only remaining part of Virginia that has not fallen under rebel control.  As it is strategically located to overlook both the James River and Chesapeake Bay, we must ensure that we maintain control of this valuable asset.  %N%NTo reinforce Fort Monroe, I propose that we send Major General Benjamin Butler and a brigade of volunteers to the fort, where his forces will be organized as the Department of Virginia.  %N%NSending General Butler to Fort Monroe will cost 25 MPPs, and if you do not wish to reinforce Fort Monroe these units will instead deploy in Washington DC.  %N%NDo you wish to send General Butler to Fort Monroe?
<<TAG_122>>= Reinforcing Fort Monroe
<<TAG_123>>= You will receive the Butler HQ and one infantry brigade at Fort Monroe (YES) or Washington DC (NO).  %N%NFort Monroe will likely come under attack from Confederate forces, so you are strongly encouraged to say YES to this decision.  If you say NO, it is advised that you manually send at least one unit to reinforce the fort.  %N%NHistorically, Benjamin Butler was given command of the Department of Virginia in Fort Monroe on May 22, 1861 (YES).  Fort Monroe would later be used as the staging point for the 1862 Peninsula Campaign.
<<TAG_124>>= %BSouth %BAtlantic %BBlockading %BSquadron %N%BFlag %BOfficer %BSamuel %BF. %BDu %BPont %N%NOur gunboats and artillery have reduced the rebel-held Fort Pulaski to rubble.  The capture of Cockspur island, on which the fort was located, would grant us a commanding presence in front of the port of Savannah, and as long as a garrison is stationed there we would be able to prevent blockade runners from using the port.  %N%NFor a cost of 250 MPPs, at 125 MPPs for two turns, we can outfit an infantry brigade to capture the island, and they would be able to land there immediately.  %N%NWould you like to authorize the capture of Fort Pulaski?
<<TAG_125>>= Fort Pulaski
<<TAG_126>>= Now that Fort Pulaski has been destroyed, it is strongly recommended that you send a force to occupy the island.  %N%NThe cost of sending this brigade there (by saying YES to this decision) is similar to the cost of manually purchasing and amphibiously transporting a brigade, although if you already have a landing force en route it may be advisable to say NO.  %N%NAs long as a Union unit occupies hex 142,109, the port of Savannah will be reduced to strength zero, and will be unable to operate any blockade runners or supply Confederate warships.  %N%NHistorically, Samuel Du Pont captured Fort Pulaski on April 11th, 1862 (YES), after a four month siege.
<<TAG_127>>= %BMaryland %BLine, %BArmy %Bof %BNorthern %BVirginia %N%BBrigadier %BGeneral %BGeorge %BSteuart %N%NOur forces have seized control of much of Maryland, as well as Washington DC.  %N%NAlthough Maryland voted to remain with the North in 1861, a sizable fraction of the population sympathize with our cause, and with their support the opportunity now exists to form a new government that would then bring Maryland into the Confederacy.  %N%NThis final stage in our greatest campaign in the war would have a devastating impact on Federal Fighting Spirit, reducing it by 8000 points, although it will also inspire Northern sympathizers to form new units in Pennsylvania.  %N%NMaryland's secession would allow us to deploy new units in Annapolis and Baltimore, and our Fighting Spirit will also increase by 8000 points.  %N%NWould you like to admit the state of Maryland to the Confederacy?
<<TAG_128>>= The Union will receive three infantry divisions in Philadelphia, but this is a small price to pay for a dramatic increase in your Fighting Spirit that could even lead to imminent victory!  %N%NNote that when Maryland is admitted to the Confederacy, you will no longer receive any per-turn Fighting Spirit from occupying towns within its borders, although the one-time boost offered by this event will more than outweigh any possible gains from this.  %N%NEven if it has not yet been captured by your forces, the Maryland Eastern Shore will also secede with the rest of the state, as this region was the most pro-Southern part of the state.  The Virginian part of the Eastern Shore will also return to Confederate control.  %N%NHistorically, the Maryland State Legislature voted decisively against secession on April 29th, 1861, and the Confederacy never maintained any long-lasting presence in the state.
<<TAG_129>>= %BSecretary %Bof %Bthe %BTreasury %N%BSalmon %BP. %BChase %N%NThe Fighting Spirit of the public is faltering as our losses continue to mount.  %N%NIn order to slow this decline, I recommend that we increase our investment into the civilian economy at the expense of military production.  %N%NDoing so will cost 100 MPPs each turn for the rest of the war, and result in our Fighting Spirit increasing by 100 points each turn.  %N%NWould you like to transfer some military spending to the civilian economy?
<<TAG_130>>= Civilian Spending
<<TAG_131>>= The further erosion of your Fighting Spirit could be catastrophic if major victories are not soon won on the battlefield, and you will lose the game if your Fighting Spirit falls below 10%.  For this reason, we highly recommend that you say YES to this decision.  %N%NHistorically, Confederate blockade runners began importing luxury goods such as wine, linen and canned meats instead of military goods from about 1863, albeit for reasons of profit instead of boosting morale.
<<TAG_132>>= %BSecretary %Bof %Bthe %BTreasury %N%BWilliam %BP. %BFessenden %N%NThe Fighting Spirit of the public has fallen dangerously low.  %N%NIn order to slow this decline, I urgently recommend that we increase our investment into the civilian economy at the expense of military production.  %N%NDoing so will cost 100 MPPs each turn for the rest of the war, and result in our Fighting Spirit increasing by 100 points each turn.  %N%NWould you like to transfer some military spending to the civilian economy?
<<TAG_133>>= %BSecretary %Bof %Bthe %BTreasury %N%BChristopher %BMemminger %N%NThe Fighting Spirit of the public is faltering as our losses continue to mount.  %N%NIn order to slow this decline, I recommend that we increase our investment into the civilian economy at the expense of military production.  %N%NDoing so will cost 100 MPPs each turn for the rest of the war, and result in our Fighting Spirit increasing by 200 points each turn.  %N%NWould you like to transfer some military spending to the civilian economy?
<<TAG_134>>= %BSecretary %Bof %Bthe %BTreasury %N%BGeorge %BTrenholm %N%NThe Fighting Spirit of the public has fallen dangerously low.  %N%NIn order to slow this decline, I urgently recommend that we increase our investment into the civilian economy at the expense of military production.  %N%NDoing so will cost 100 MPPs each turn for the rest of the war, and result in our Fighting Spirit increasing by 200 points each turn.  %N%NWould you like to transfer some military spending to the civilian economy?
<<TAG_135>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BJudah %BP. %BBenjamin %N%NNow that the French have intervened in our struggle for independence, our new allies are asking if we will offer support to their adventure in Mexico.  %N%NWith your approval, we can declare war on the Republic of Mexico, which would allow our forces to traverse (and occupy) territory west of the Rio Grande in support of both the Mexican Conservatives and our own conflict with the Federals.  %N%NAlternatively, we can decline the French requests with no adverse consequences, and stay out of the Mexican affair.  This would prevent our troops from crossing the Rio Grande, and would prevent Mexican Republican forces from doing likewise.  %N%NNote that whatever your decision, Federal forces will still be able to traverse Mexican territory, including as a route into western Texas.  %N%NShould the Confederacy declare war on Mexico?
<<TAG_136>>= Declaring war on Mexico offers the opportunity for Confederate forces to support the French invasion effort, but it also allows Mexican troops the possibility of crossing into Texas.  Whether this is worthwhile depends heavily on the local situation, and the progression of the War Between the States elsewhere.
<<TAG_137>>= %BFirst %BDivision, %BMississippi %BRiver %N%BCaptain %BTheodorus %BBailey %N%NOur gunboats have sailed up the Mississippi and now command the approaches to New Orleans. %N%NLocated mere feet above sea level, New Orleans is vulnerable to flooding, and the city relies on a system of levees for its defense. %N%NThese levees are now within range of our guns, and some of our commanders are now proposing that they be destroyed.  This would cause major damage to the city, and the flight of any nearby rebel units.  %N%NHowever, if we do not move quickly to occupy the city, the rebel garrisons will likely be soon reinforced once the shock of the city's destruction passes.  Furthermore, by destroying New Orleans we would forfeit any political advantage gained by the city's capture, as such a drastic act will doubtless cause outrage in both the Southern states and in Europe. %N%NWould you like to order the bombardment of the New Orleans levee system and destruction of the city?
<<TAG_138>>= This decision will reduce the supply value of both the city of New Orleans and its port to a minimum, and will cripple every Confederate unit within one hex of the city.  If you have amphibious forces within range to occupy the city this turn, saying YES to this decision will greatly reduce the opposition to an invasion and may represent your best chance to capture the city. %N%NDestroying New Orleans will increase Confederate Fighting Spirit by 10,000 points (completely negating the penalty they would suffer from the city's capture).  In addition, the mobilization of each of the UK, France and Spain will increase by 10-20%. %N%NOnce the levees have been destroyed, the supply value of New Orleans will repair by one point each turn (just like any other resource), and damaged Confederate units will be able to be repaired in accordance with the usual supply rules.  Note that all effects of this decision will occur immediately, so the advantage of saying YES will be greatest this turn. %N%NHistorically, Confederate General Mansfield Lovell abandoned New Orleans after the Battles of Forts Jackson and St Philip made the defense of the city untenable.  New Orleans would be occupied intact by the Union on May 1, 1862 (NO)
<<TAG_141>>= Speculator Trade
<<TAG_142>>= %BSecretary %Bof %Bthe %BTreasury %N%BSalmon %BP. %BChase %N%NSince our forces have established a position in Tennessee, our commanders have reported the emergence of a shameful, and evidently lucrative, trade taking place behind our lines.  Southern speculators have been selling the region's cotton crop to merchants behind our front line, who then exchange the cotton for gold, and that gold is then used to procure arms for the rebellion. %N%NOur commanders believe that we could crack down on this trade by mandating the use of Treasury notes, in place of gold, for such transactions.  As Treasury notes have no value in rebel territories, this would deny the rebellion an estimated 40 MPPs each turn for the rest of the war. %N%NUnfortunately, some of our own merchants also distrust Treasury notes, and we can expect such a mandate to reduce their support for the war effort, weakening our Fighting Spirit.  In addition, the European buyers of this cotton would likely increase their support for the rebels as a result. %N%NWould you like to order a crackdown on the Tennessee speculator trade?
<<TAG_143>>= The Confederacy receives 40 MPPs each turn from the cotton Speculator Trade.  %N%NIf you order a crackdown, they will cease to receive this income, however your own Fighting Spirit will fall by 2000 points.  In addition, the mobilization of the three European powers will each increase by 5-12%.  %N%NHistorically, the speculator trade caused great frustration to Union commanders in the West, particularly Generals Grant and Sherman, who each wrote several furious letters to the Treasury Department.  %N%NAlthough Grant attempted to implement his own crackdown on the trade by declaring gold and silver 'contraband of war', the Treasury ordered these measures reversed out of concern for the impact on Union commerce (NO).
<<TAG_144>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BWilliam %BH. %BSeward %N%NOur Consulate in Antwerp has reported a most interesting development.  After some informal negotiations, the great revolutionary and unifier of Italy, Giuseppe Garibaldi, has expressed interest in crossing the Atlantic and leading an army against the Southern rebellion. %N%NGeneral Garibaldi has proven his military talents, and if we were to accept his offer, he would likely inspire thousands of volunteers in both Europe and America to fight under his banner on our behalf. %N%NThe General has informed our Consulate that any support he provides would be conditional on an immediate Proclamation, announcing the emancipation of all slaves within the rebel states.  This noble proclamation would be well received in Europe, but is sure to inflame tensions within the border states, which could lead to more states seceding from the Union.  Furthermore, by accepting assistance from Garibaldi, we will be weakening our diplomatic argument that this is purely an internal matter, which may %Bseriously %Bincrease %Bthe %Brisk of European support for the rebels. %N%NThese discussions have so far been unofficial, and there will be no penalty for declining Garibaldi's offer. %N%NWould you like to invite Garibaldi to fight for the Union?
<<TAG_145>>= Saying YES to this decision will provide you with a series of further events related to General Garibaldi.  These can provide you with considerable benefits, but also come with very great risk.  Saying NO will mean that General Garibaldi plays no further role in the war. %N%NIf you say YES, the Garibaldi HQ (with a very high command rating) and two Brigades will appear in Philadelphia in November 1861, and your Fighting Spirit will increase by 2000 points on their arrival.  In addition, a convoy from Italy will begin running from that date.  There will be no MPP cost for accepting the decision. %N%NThe Emancipation Proclamation will reduce your Fighting Spirit by 12000 points immediately, although this will recover by 125 points each turn for the rest of the war.  In addition, British, French and Spanish mobilization will fall by 40-60%, however Missouri and Kentucky (if these states are still neutral) will swing 5-30% towards the Confederacy. %N%NHistorically, Lincoln's government was in discussions with both Garibaldi and the Italian government between June and October 1861, ultimately refusing Garibaldi's offer (NO).
<<TAG_146>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BWar %N%BSimon %BCameron %N%NGeneral Garibaldi has arrived in Philadelphia, bringing with him thousands of volunteers from Europe who wish to fight for our cause.  The time has now come to decide what command he will be given. %N%NOne possibility would be to appoint Garibaldi as the Commanding General of the Army to succeed Winfield Scott, who has decided to retire.  This would allow him and his followers to deploy on the map with 1.5 experience stars, however doing so will upset many senior officers who would be bypassed for the position, temporarily demoralizing our forces.  Furthermore, Garibaldi is still politically involved with events in Europe, and appointing him to a higher position will exaggerate the effects - favorable or otherwise - of any further events involving him. %N%NAlternatively, we can appoint Garibaldi as an Army Commander, subordinate to McClellan, which would see him deploy on the map with no experience stars, and a reduced command rating.  This would be much more favorably received by our own generals, and reduce the risk that his appointment inflames tensions with Europe, but it would also limit his effectiveness as a field commander. %N%NWould you like to appoint Garibaldi to the position of Commanding General (YES), or make him an Army Commander (NO)?
<<TAG_147>>= Saying YES to this decision will double the effects of all events relating to Garibaldi hereafter, dramatically increasing both the risks and rewards involved.  %N%NIf you wish to play it safe, it is recommended that you say NO to this decision, although this will notably reduce the value of Garibaldi's HQ on the map. %N%NThe question of what position Garibaldi would serve greatly complicated discussions between American diplomats and Garibaldi, who felt he could only be effective if given the position of Commander in Chief.  %N%NAs Garibaldi never joined the Union forces, these questions would go unanswered, and George McClellan would succeed Winfield Scott as Commanding General of the US Army on November 1, 1861.
<<TAG_148>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BJudah %BP. %BBenjamin %N%NOne of the greatest obstacles to our diplomats' efforts to seek recognition of our independence has been the Federals' argument that the present war is merely an internal rebellion. %N%NHowever, by appointing General Garibaldi as the Commanding General of the entire Federal Army, Lincoln's government has demonstrated great hypocrisy. %N%NWith your approval, I could instruct our diplomats in London to raise their concerns with this matter, which will increase their willingness to support our cause. %N%NUnfortunately, General Garibaldi is popular within Europe, and if we do not act now, his continued campaigns are sure to erode support for our cause.  %N%NOur diplomats believe that a payment of 400 MPPs will be sufficient to win the support of key officials.  %N%NWould you like to instruct our diplomats to denounce President Lincoln's hypocrisy?
<<TAG_149>>= If you say YES to this decision, British mobilization will increase by 12-20%, and of the other European powers' mobilization increasing by 6-10%.  If you say NO to this decision, those powers' mobilization levels will decrease by 6-10%.
<<TAG_150>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BJudah %BP. %BBenjamin %N%NOne of the greatest obstacles to our diplomats' efforts to seek recognition of our independence has been the Federals' argument that the present war is merely an internal rebellion. %N%NHowever, by appointing General Garibaldi as the Commanding General of the entire Federal Army, Lincoln's government has demonstrated great hypocrisy. %N%NWith your approval, I could instruct our diplomats in Paris to raise their concerns with this matter, which will increase their willingness to support our cause. %N%NUnfortunately, General Garibaldi is popular within Europe, and if we do not act now, his continued campaigns are sure to erode support for our cause.  %N%NOur diplomats believe that a payment of 400 MPPs will be sufficient to win the support of key officials.  %N%NWould you like to instruct our diplomats to denounce President Lincoln's hypocrisy?
<<TAG_151>>= If you say YES to this decision, French mobilization will increase by 12-20%, and of the other European powers' mobilization increasing by 6-10%.  If you say NO to this decision, those powers' mobilization levels will decrease by 6-10%.
<<TAG_152>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BJudah %BP. %BBenjamin %N%NOne of the greatest obstacles to our diplomats' efforts to seek recognition of our independence has been the Federals' argument that the present war is merely an internal rebellion. %N%NHowever, by appointing General Garibaldi as the Commanding General of the entire Federal Army, Lincoln's government has demonstrated great hypocrisy. %N%NWith your approval, I could instruct our diplomats in Madrid to raise their concerns with this matter, which will increase their willingness to support our cause. %N%NUnfortunately, General Garibaldi is popular within Europe, and if we do not act now, his continued campaigns are sure to erode support for our cause.  %N%NOur diplomats believe that a payment of 400 MPPs will be sufficient to win the support of key officials.  %N%NWould you like to instruct our diplomats to denounce President Lincoln's hypocrisy?
<<TAG_153>>= If you say YES to this decision, Spanish mobilization will increase by 12-20%, and of the other European powers' mobilization increasing by 6-10%.  If you say NO to this decision, those powers' mobilization levels will decrease by 6-10%.
<<TAG_154>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BJudah %BP. %BBenjamin %N%NOne of the greatest obstacles to our diplomats' efforts to seek recognition of our independence has been the Federals' argument that the present war is merely an internal rebellion. %N%NHowever, by appointing General Garibaldi as a Major General within their Army, Lincoln's government has demonstrated great hypocrisy. %N%NWith your approval, I could instruct our diplomats in London to raise their concerns with this matter, which will increase their willingness to support our cause. %N%NUnfortunately, General Garibaldi is popular within Europe, and if we do not act now, his continued campaigns are sure to erode support for our cause.  %N%NOur diplomats believe that a payment of 200 MPPs will be sufficient to win the support of key officials.  %N%NWould you like to instruct our diplomats to denounce President Lincoln's hypocrisy?
<<TAG_155>>= If you say YES to this decision, British mobilization will increase by 6-10%, and of the other European powers' mobilization increasing by 3-5%.  If you say NO to this decision, those powers' mobilization levels will decrease by 3-5%.
<<TAG_156>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BJudah %BP. %BBenjamin %N%NOne of the greatest obstacles to our diplomats' efforts to seek recognition of our independence has been the Federals' argument that the present war is merely an internal rebellion. %N%NHowever, by appointing General Garibaldi as a Major General within their Army, Lincoln's government has demonstrated great hypocrisy. %N%NWith your approval, I could instruct our diplomats in Paris to raise their concerns with this matter, which will increase their willingness to support our cause. %N%NUnfortunately, General Garibaldi is popular within Europe, and if we do not act now, his continued campaigns are sure to erode support for our cause.  %N%NOur diplomats believe that a payment of 200 MPPs will be sufficient to win the support of key officials.  %N%NWould you like to instruct our diplomats to denounce President Lincoln's hypocrisy?
<<TAG_157>>= If you say YES to this decision, French mobilization will increase by 6-10%, and of the other European powers' mobilization increasing by 3-5%.  If you say NO to this decision, those powers' mobilization levels will decrease by 3-5%.
<<TAG_158>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BJudah %BP. %BBenjamin %N%NOne of the greatest obstacles to our diplomats' efforts to seek recognition of our independence has been the Federals' argument that the present war is merely an internal rebellion. %N%NHowever, by appointing General Garibaldi as a Major General within their Army, Lincoln's government has demonstrated great hypocrisy. %N%NWith your approval, I could instruct our diplomats in Madrid to raise their concerns with this matter, which will increase their willingness to support our cause. %N%NUnfortunately, General Garibaldi is popular within Europe, and if we do not act now, his continued campaigns are sure to erode support for our cause.  %N%NOur diplomats believe that a payment of 200 MPPs will be sufficient to win the support of key officials.  %N%NWould you like to instruct our diplomats to denounce President Lincoln's hypocrisy?
<<TAG_159>>= If you say YES to this decision, Spanish mobilization will increase by 6-10%, and of the other European powers' mobilization increasing by 3-5%.  If you say NO to this decision, those powers' mobilization levels will decrease by 3-5%.
<<TAG_160>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BWilliam %BH. %BSeward %N%NDespite our requests to the contrary, General Garibaldi has made a great announcement calling on his supporters in Italy to march on Rome. %N%NOur diplomats in Paris believe the best way to diffuse this crisis would be to publicly denounce Garibaldi's statement.  This would repair some of the recent damage to our relations with France, but condemning Garibaldi is sure to upset European volunteers in our armies, and ensure no more join our ranks. %N%NAlternatively, we can send private messages to Paris and Turin, informing them that the United States seeks to remain neutral in the Roman dispute, and otherwise leave the matter to Italian authorities to resolve.  In the likely event that the Italian authorities are able to prevent Garibaldi's followers from beginning a war, this message would be sufficient to cool tensions with France without adversely affecting our forces, but if Garibaldi's followers succeed in their plan to invade Rome, there is a serious risk that this incident could explode into a war with France. %N%NWould you like to publicly condemn Garibaldi's call for a march on Rome?
<<TAG_161>>= Saying YES to this decision will reduce French mobilization by 6-14%, but will result in some of your units suffering from desertions and will end the convoy between Italy and Philadelphia.  You will also lose 2000 Fighting Spirit Points. %N%NIf you say NO to this decision, there is a 75% chance that French mobilization will fall by 6-14%, and the Italian convoy will continue to run.  However, there is a 25% chance that French mobilization will increase by a further 16-24%, and the Italian convoy will end should France enter the war (as Italian troops remain in Europe to defend their homeland). %N%NRegardless of your decision, the Garibaldi HQ will remain an active Union unit. %N%NHistorically, Garibaldi led an expedition in August 1862 aiming to wrest control of Rome, only to be intercepted by Royal Italian troops at the Battle of Aspromonte.  His dream of unifying Rome and Italy would eventually be achieved on September 20, 1870, after Napoleon III was forced to withdraw his forces from Rome to fight in the Franco-Prussian War.
<<TAG_162>>= Saying YES to this decision will reduce French mobilization by 3-7%, but will result in some of your units suffering from desertions and will end the convoy between Italy and Philadelphia.  You will also lose 1000 Fighting Spirit Points. %N%NIf you say NO to this decision, there is a 75% chance that French mobilization will fall by 3-7%, and the Italian convoy will continue to run.  However, there is a 25% chance that French mobilization will increase by a further 8-12%, and the Italian convoy will end should France enter the war (as Italian troops remain in Europe to defend their homeland). %N%NRegardless of your decision, the Garibaldi HQ will remain an active Union unit. %N%NHistorically, Garibaldi led an expedition in August 1862 aiming to wrest control of Rome, only to be intercepted by Royal Italian troops at the Battle of Aspromonte.  His dream of unifying Rome and Italy would eventually be achieved on September 20, 1870, after Napoleon III was forced to withdraw his forces from Rome to fight in the Franco-Prussian War.
<<TAG_163>>= War With Italy
<<TAG_164>>= %BQueen %Bof %BSpain %N%BIsabella %BII %N%NSince our forces were invited to annex our old colony of Santo Domingo in 1861, the Haitian government has conspired with rebels in the colony who aim to reverse the annexation. %N%NPresident Geffrard has also been vocal in his support for President Lincoln, supplying the Union with cotton and welcoming Federal warships into his ports. %N%NThough a proposed military pact between Haiti and the United States has been rejected by Lincoln's government, several of my advisors believe that a combined declaration of war against Haiti would allow us to remove Geffrard's unfriendly government from power, however others feel that this would be an unnecessary distraction from the war against the United States. %N%NWould you like to declare war on Haiti?
<<TAG_165>>= Saying YES to this decision will cause both Spain and the Confederacy to be at war with Haiti.  While neither this, nor the possible surrender of the country, will have any impact on the level of partisan activity in the Dominican Republic, it does offer the opportunity to drain Union resources and shut down the convoy running from Cape Haytien. %N%NHaiti's army consists of one HQ unit and four Brigade units, which may be reinforced by the Union. %N%NSaying NO to this decision will ensure that Haiti remains neutral for the remainder of the war. %N%NHistorically, though Haiti was active in supporting the Dominican rebels, the nation remained officially neutral in the war and remained at peace with Spain (NO).
<<TAG_166>>= %BGovernor %Bof %BTexas %N%BFrancis %BLubbock %N%NWith most Texan volunteers now fighting in the Army of Northern Virginia, the defense of the Lone Star State has been neglected.  Now that Federal forces have invaded Texas, the time has come to take action.  %N%NOur district commanders are confident that, with their homes under threat, thousands of new volunteers can be recruited to repulse this invasion.  %N%NFor a cost of 300 MPPs, at 150 MPPs for the next two turns, we can organize these volunteers into four brigades: one infantry, one ranger and two cavalry, and appoint a general to command them. %N%NWould you like to organize volunteers in Texas?
<<TAG_167>>= At a cost of just 300 MPPs, these units are much cheaper than if they were purchased normally, so it is strongly recommended that you say YES to this.  %N%NHistorically, after his victory at the Battle of Galveston, General John B. Magruder was vigorous in enforcing the draft and defending against numerous Union incursions into Texas (YES).  His command would not surrender until June 2, 1865, having kept virtually all of Texas under Confederate control.
<<TAG_168>>= Texas Volunteers
<<TAG_169>>= %BSecretary %Bof %Bthe %BTreasury %N%BChristopher %BMemminger %N%NThe costs of the continuing war are placing a heavy burden on the Government's finances.  %N%NWith war weariness and tax evasion hampering our efforts to raise the required revenue, Congress and the Treasury believe that a new duty should be levied on the population.  %N%NThis direct tax on agricultural production would allow us to raise 150 MPPs each turn until the end of the war, however states' rights activists are sure to denounce this tax, which will cost us 5000 points of Fighting Spirit. %N%NWould you like to approve this new tax?
<<TAG_170>>= Unless your Fighting Spirit has already fallen to a critical level, we strongly recommend you say YES to this decision.  %N%NHistorically, the Confederate Congress approved a tax requiring Southern farmers to turn over one-tenth of their agricultural produce to the Government on April 24, 1863 (YES).  With the value of the Confederate dollar eroded by inflation, this tax was one of the more successful duties levied by the Confederate Government, providing vital food for the Army during the last two years of the war.
<<TAG_171>>= Tax on Agricultural Production
<<TAG_172>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BJudah %BP. %BBenjamin  %N%NThe growing strength of the Federal blockade and the looming end of the cotton shortage in Europe have rendered the intervention of a European power in the war an increasingly doubtful prospect.  It may therefore be time to rethink our policy of holding our cotton stockpile.  %N%NIf we were to sell our cotton stockpile immediately, we would receive 200 MPPs each turn for the next ten turns at current market prices.  However, if we were to do this we would permanently forego any chance, however slim, of future European intervention.  %N%NAlternatively, if you believe there is still a reasonable chance of European intervention, we can continue with our present diplomatic strategy, which will have no immediate impact.  %N%NWould you like to order the immediate sale of the cotton stockpile (YES) or continue to hold it in the hopes of future European intervention (NO)?
<<TAG_173>>= Unless European intervention is imminent, you are advised to say YES to this decision. %N%NNote that should you say NO to this decision, and your chosen European sponsor's mobilization reaches 75%, the cotton will be sold automatically and you will receive 400 MPPs for ten turns. %N%NHistorically, the Confederate Government began selling cotton to foreign buyers towards the end of 1863 (YES), as battlefield defeats and the Emancipation Proclamation ended hopes of European intervention in the war.
<<TAG_174>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BJudah %BP. %BBenjamin %N%NFor ten years, General Garibaldi led the Ragamuffin revolt against the Emperor of Brazil and his Government.  Now that Garibaldi has returned to the Americas, thousands of Brazilians have petitioned Emperor Pedro II to allow them to cross the seas and take up arms against him.  %N%NWhile this volunteer brigade will represent only a small reinforcement to our army, their arrival would have great diplomatic consequences.  President Lincoln has threatened war on any foreign nation who provides support to our cause, and accepting Brazilian aid would force him to choose between a costly war with Brazil, or backing down and abandoning his diplomatic argument.  %N%NUnfortunately, Brazil has recently become embroiled in a diplomatic dispute with Great Britain, and accepting Brazilian aid at this time would undoubtedly harm our diplomatic efforts in London.  If we were to refuse the Brazilian offer however, the British would appreciate this gesture of goodwill and their mobilization will increase accordingly.  %N%NWould you like to invite the Brazilian Volunteers to form a new infantry brigade?
<<TAG_175>>= The Brazilian volunteer brigade will not cost any MPPs to form, and will deploy in Richmond in July 1863 if you accept this offer and the Union does not then declare war on Brazil.  If they arrive safely, Confederate Fighting Spirit will also increase by 2000 points.  %N%NSaying YES to this offer will reduce British mobilization by 8-14%, but may also result in French and Spanish mobilization increasing by up to 30% depending on the Union's response.  %N%NSaying NO to this decision will result in British mobilization increasing by 14-20%.  %N%NDuring the Civil War, the Empire of Brazil acted as an unofficial ally of the Confederacy, allowing Confederate warships to use Brazilian ports for repairs and provisions.  Given Garibaldi's history as a leader of the Ragamuffin Revolt between 1836 and 1845, and continuing tensions between Liberals and Conservatives in Rio de Janeiro, it is entirely possible that there would have been greater support for the Confederacy in Brazil had Garibaldi joined the Union Army.
<<TAG_176>>= The Brazilian volunteer brigade will not cost any MPPs to form, and will deploy in Richmond in July 1863 if you accept this offer and the Union does not then declare war on Brazil.  If they arrive safely, Confederate Fighting Spirit will also increase by 1000 points.  %N%NSaying YES to this offer will reduce British mobilization by 4-7%, but may also result in French and Spanish mobilization increasing by up to 15% depending on the Union's response.  %N%NSaying NO to this decision will result in British mobilization increasing by 7-10%.  %N%NDuring the Civil War, the Empire of Brazil acted as an unofficial ally of the Confederacy, allowing Confederate warships to use Brazilian ports for repairs and provisions.  Given Garibaldi's history as a leader of the Ragamuffin Revolt between 1836 and 1845, and continuing tensions between Liberals and Conservatives in Rio de Janeiro, it is entirely possible that there would have been greater support for the Confederacy in Brazil had Garibaldi joined the Union Army.
<<TAG_177>>= War With Brazil
<<TAG_178>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BWilliam %BH. %BSeward %N%NGeneral Garibaldi's support for our war effort has prompted the Brazilian Government to organize a brigade of volunteers to join the rebel armies in the South.  %N%NThis represents a blatant act of intervention in our internal affairs by Emperor Pedro II and his government, which we have previously announced would be grounds for a declaration of war.  We must now decide if we will follow through on this threat.  %N%NThe War Department has determined that a war with Brazil would require 150 MPPs each turn until the Southern rebellion is defeated, and the war is sure to spark outrage from merchants engaged in trade with South America, reducing our Fighting Spirit by 4000 points.  An immediate declaration of war will also allow us to intercept the Brazilian volunteer unit before it reaches our shores, ensuring it cannot join the rebel army.  %N%NIf we do not declare war on Brazil, our diplomatic policy will be compromised, increasing French and Spanish mobilization by 20-30%.  %N%NWould you like to declare war on Brazil?
<<TAG_179>>= A declaration of war against Brazil is the only way to ensure that European mobilization does not increase further as a direct result of the Confederate decision to invite Brazilian volunteers to join their army.
<<TAG_180>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BState %N%BWilliam %BH. %BSeward %N%NGeneral Garibaldi's support for our war effort has prompted the Brazilian Government to organize a brigade of volunteers to join the rebel armies in the South.  %N%NThis represents a blatant act of intervention in our internal affairs by Emperor Pedro II and his government, which we have previously announced would be grounds for a declaration of war.  We must now decide if we will follow through on this threat.  %N%NThe War Department has determined that a war with Brazil would require 75 MPPs each turn until the Southern rebellion is defeated, and the war is sure to spark outrage from merchants engaged in trade with South America, reducing our Fighting Spirit by 2000 points.  An immediate declaration of war will also allow us to intercept the Brazilian volunteer unit before it reaches our shores, ensuring it cannot join the rebel army.  %N%NIf we do not declare war on Brazil, our diplomatic policy will be compromised, increasing French and Spanish mobilization by 10-15%.  %N%NWould you like to declare war on Brazil?
<<TAG_181>>= The United States Declares War on Brazil
<<TAG_182>>= %BSecretary %Bof %BWar %N%BEdwin %BStanton %N%NEmperor Napoleon III's declaration of war has forced us to rethink our strategy for defeating the rebellion. %N%NLast year, our forces drove the rebels out of the New Mexico Territory and captured El Paso.  While part of this force is now engaged in battle with the Navajo, several units are now available to be transferred to join our armies further east.  These consist of two infantry brigades, one cavalry brigade, and General Canby's headquarters. %N%NHowever, with thousands of French troops now marching on Mexico City, we must consider the alternative of sending Canby's force into Mexico, where he will be able to support our allies and draw French strength away from the rebellion. %N%NWould you like to order Canby and his command to deploy in Jefferson City, Missouri (YES), or in San Luis Potosi, Mexico (NO)?  He will arrive in either location in July 1863.
<<TAG_183>>= If you deploy Canby in Missouri, his forces will arrive near a railroad and a river port, allowing you to rapidly move him to any theater of the war where you feel he would be most valuable. %N%NDeploying Canby in Mexico will likely limit him to service in that country for the foreseeable future, however his forces will have a substantial technological advantage over Mexican units, making him very valuable to your defensive efforts in that theater.  Note that if he is deployed in Mexico, he will continue to fight under the Union's banner. %N%NHistorically, following the conclusion of the New Mexico campaign, General Canby was transferred to New York, where he commanded the garrison of the city in the wake of the New York Draft Riots.