British national focus tree
United Kingdom, as one of the seven major powers, gets a unique national focus tree. With the
Man the Guns Expansion, it gets 2 additional branches, 1 sub-branch and 7 extra focuses.

British national focus tree. Clicking on the branches leads to the appropriate section.
The British national focus tree can be divided into 5 main branches and 6 distinct sub-branches:
- Cryptologic Bomb/Limited Rearmament Branch
- This branch gives technology research bonuses, factories and an extra research slot.
- General Rearmament Sub-branch
- This sub-branch gives air and naval research bonuses along with providing a collection of air bases and dockyards.
- Reinforce the Empire Branch
- This branch is centered around the industrial development of the colonies and the fortification of key territories, with the ultimate end goal of creating an Imperial Federation, which will have the United Kingdom annex all the colonies and gain cores on their territories.
- Encourage Colonial Elite Sub-branch
- The "Fortify East Asia" side of the sub-branch focuses on developing in Asian colonies, influencing
China and gaining a war goal against
Japan. The "Commonwealth Ties" side focuses on developing the Dominions, Autonomy or Independence for the
British Raj and forming the Imperial Federation.
- Mediterranean Bastion Sub-branch
- This Sub-branch focuses on the development of the Mediterranean colonies, coercion of Balkan countries and
Turkey, and gaining a war goal against
Italy.
- Steady As She Goes Branch
- The
Democratic branch of the Focus tree. The UK will stay democratic and maintain the current government structure.
- Home Defense Sub-branch
- This
Democratic sub-branch focuses on intervening against (and puppeting) the Scandinavian and Benelux countries, securing
Iraq and
Iran, and eventually war with the
Soviet Union and
Germany.
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- Revisit Colonial Policy Branch
- This Branch focuses on decolonization, which effectively amounts to dismantling the British Empire, with some colonial territory kept as puppets, in exchange for getting more manpower and industry in the British homelands, and allowing the UK to concentrate on dealing with European affairs.
- Global Defense Sub-branch
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Democratic sub-branch focuses on placing Winston Churchill into power early, ending appeasement, eradicating pacifism and mobilizing the country for war followed by gaining war goals against countries with oil, Major European countries who caused World tension, and allowing justification against other
Democratic countries.
- A Change in Course Branch
- This branch focuses on changing the government structure of the UK by switching the ideology of the government to
Monarchist,
Fascist or
Communist.
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Monarchist path focuses on setting up King Edward VIII as an absolute monarch, allying with
Germany and gaining war goals against
Italy and the
Soviet Union. This path also allows the United Kingdom to gain a war goal against the
United States to reinstate British rule by installing an American monarchy.
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Fascist section focuses on securing alliances with other European fascist nations against
Germany. The "God Save The King" section is shared with the Monarchist path and focuses on retaking the Dominions after they gain independence and gaining a war goal to annex the
United States.
- Concessions to the Trade Unions Sub-branch
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Communist sub-branch will cause the United Kingdom to become communist and opens up the choice between allying with the
Soviet Union or forming a new faction and then moving on to turn other European nations to
communism, with the end goal of going to war with
Germany and the
United States and installing puppet regimes in each. It also forces the
United Kingdom to take the decolonization focus and complete it within 2 years of becoming communist as otherwise a civil war will break out.
Contents
Cryptologic Bomb/Limited Rearmament Branch[edit]

Industrial branch of the British national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
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The Poles have been developing a brilliant machine they call the 'Cryptologic Bomb' which can break the German Enigma ciphers. We have the resources to develop it further at our Bletchley Park facility. |
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The recent stirrings from Germany and other Fascist powers around the world suggest that we may not enjoy peace in our time. In preparation, we should begin to set the pieces in motion for our own rearmament if the situation gets any worse. |
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There is no question of where the enemy will be coming from; we must protect the coast with extensive anti-air batteries. |
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The ability to detect enemy bombers will be crucial to the war effort. We should spare no resources in further developing Radar technology and constructing a network of detection stations along the coasts. |
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We have produced many breakthroughs in technology that we cannot fully exploit ourselves due to our lack of resources and industrial capacity. Henry Tizard would like to head a delegation to negotiate a technology sharing treaty with the USA. |
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The 'Military Application of Uranium Detonation' committee is convinced that it is theoretically possible to construct a bomb of unbelievable power by employing uranium to achieve an uncontrolled nuclear fission reaction. However, we might not be able to develop this technology in time on our own. We should speak with the Americans. |
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The Air Ministry has come up with a brilliant suggestion for easier conversion of civilian factories into military ones. With the appropriate grants and loans to various key companies, their factories can be extended and adapted in advance to make the transition to military applications much smoother. |
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Focus all our political efforts on building up the civilian industry in a great leap forward. |
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The Royal Arsenal at Woolwich is woefully insufficient to produce all the munitions and small arms we need. We should establish many more factories around the country, preferably in relatively safe areas. |
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We now possess the knowledge and the infrastructure to focus on the development of various secret weapons projects that used to belong in the realm of science fiction. |
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United Kingdom: | United Kingdom gets the national spirit: | The Royal Ordnance Factories are not producing enough small arms, but, like we did in the Great War, we could contract the Birmingham Small Arms Company and expand their capacity. |
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Our industrial expansion and other recent advances might allow us to conduct more R&D in parallel. |
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Recently the Army has been experimenting with fully motorized infantry units. As yet, they have not formed any fully motorized divisions, but with with right words to the Secretary of State for War this could soon be possible. |
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Britain invented the tank, and so the Royal Tank Regiment should be equipped with the world's best tanks, but this is not currently the case. The Special Vehicle Development Committee proposes to research and develop a modern design to keep Britain at the forefront of tank development. |
General Rearmament Sub-branch[edit]

Naval and Airforce sub-branch of the British national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
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United Kingdom gets the national spirit: | It is starting to look like another Great War is inevitable. If it isn't Hitler it will be the Mikado, or even the Soviets... Public opinion has swung enough that we can initiate a program of general rearmament. |
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In any war with a continental enemy, the Royal Air Force will prove the key to victory. First, we must ensure that our airbases can support our rearmament plans! |
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An officer by the name of David Stirling has come up with the idea that a small commando unit might be capable of harrassing the enemy behind their lines, causing tremendous damage. Naming them an 'Air Service' has the added benefit of causing the enemy to believe they have to defend against paratroopers, too. There may well be merit to this idea.
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An officer by the name of David Stirling has come up with the idea that a small commando unit might be capable of harrassing the enemy behind their lines, causing tremendous damage. Naming them an 'Air Service' has the added benefit of causing the enemy to believe they have to defend against paratroopers, too. There may well be merit to this idea. |
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Though we tried to prevent a naval arms race with the Second London Naval Treaty, even the signatories are mostly ignoring it. The Royal Navy must never lose its global supremacy. We must always ensure that it remains the largest in the world. |
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Our first priority must be to control our own skies! It is hard to discern a more important area of military research than fighter development. |
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Like Giulio Douhet always said;'The bomber will always get through!'. Advances in radar technology and anti-air defenses notwithstanding, we should prioritize the development of better bombers. |
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Our industry is driven by resources shipped to Britain from many distant parts of the Empire. Our convoys are our lifeblood and must be protected by both the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force. We should set up a special RAF formation to protect the approaches to our ports! |
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United Kingdom: | United Kingdom gets the national spirit: | Aircraft production remains our highest priority. The London Aircraft Production Group (LAPG) should be created to manage and coordinate all available aircraft related production. |
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It seems almost certain that the jet engine will come to replace propeller engines on airplanes. The potential is enormous, and we must not allow Britain to lag behind in this crucial area of research. |
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We must empower the heads of the various service branches to conduct this war as they consider is best. The Combined Chiefs of Staff, formed initially in 1923, will now be given the means to coordinate operations across the globe, reporting directly to the War Cabinet. This will greatly streamline planning for military operations.
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We must empower the heads of the various service branches to conduct this war as they consider is best. The Combined Chiefs of Staff, formed initially in 1923, will now be given the means to coordinate operations across the globe, reporting directly to the War Cabinet. This will greatly streamline planning for military operations. |
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Modern battleships are marvels, but we must not neglect the critical role of the humble destroyer in the protection of our convoys |
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It cannot be stressed enough, our convoys are our lifeblood. We must do everything in our power to protect them and to replace lost tonnage quickly. |
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One of our advantages is the ability to draw upon a large pool of skilled officers with experience from the last war to train new crews. With ASW expert Commodore Gilbert Stephenson in charge, the establishment of a new anti-submarine training school at Tobermory will ensure our crews obtain the skills they need before embarking on Atlantic convoy duty and facing the U-boat menace.
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One of our advantages is the ability to draw upon a large pool of skilled officers with experience from the last war to train new crews. With ASW expert Commodore Gilbert Stephenson in charge, the establishment of a new anti-submarine training school at Tobermory will ensure our crews obtain the skills they need before embarking on Atlantic convoy duty and facing the U-boat menace. |
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The Atlantic is our lifeline, and we must ensure it remains clear from enemies that would prey on our vulnerable shipping, be it above the surface or below it. We shall focus on cutting-edge developments in the field of anti-submarine warfare, ensuring our escorts are equipped with the best weaponry and detection means that we can provide. |
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Ruling the waves is fine, but sometimes you need to get your feet wet. We must not neglect our ability to land invasion forces in hostile territory. |
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In the long shadow of the Royal Navy, other naval powers are forced to come up with innovative new doctrines to compensate. We must not grow complacent and rely solely on the quantity and quality of individual ships. |
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There is an intense argument among naval theorists about the continued viability of the battleship. There are those who argue that modern air power will come to dominate naval power, and that the aircraft carrier will replace the battleship as the king of the oceans. |
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While the theorists bicker about air supremacy or naval supremacy, no one wants the guns of a battleship pointing at their palace. Even if the carrier enthusiasts prove right in the end, battleships will still dominate the oceans for years to come. |
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gets the national spirit: Though our navy is among the world's largest, we must also have the means to quickly repair our ships should they incur battle damage, or our enemies may wear us down through attrition. Expanding our repair yards would not only achieve this, but also enable us to refit some of our older models in a timely manner.
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Though our navy is among the world's largest, we must also have the means to quickly repair our ships should they incur battle damage, or our enemies may wear us down through attrition. Expanding our repair yards would not only achieve this, but also enable us to refit some of our older models in a timely manner. |
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We must not be outnumbered by our enemies on the seas. We have a number of 15-inch guns still in storage that could be used to replace the time-consuming 16-inch guns required for our next planned battleships, which would greatly speed up construction of the class's lead ship: HMS Vanguard. |
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Our technical experts in mine warfare advise that new types of mines, activated by magnetic fields, sound and other means, are likely to play an important part in the next war. By appointing a special Admiralty Anti-Non-Contact Committee to research ways to sweep them now, we can help keep our ships safe, and perhaps even make some advances in our own mine technology in the process. |
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The cohesion of our colonial empire hinges on our ability to protect the merchant shipping that binds it together, and to project our force wherever it may be necessary. We have always relied upon a vast fleet of light cruisers to do this, and we must ensure we continue to have the necessary numbers of these ships to allow us to be everywhere at once.
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The cohesion of our colonial empire hinges on our ability to protect the merchant shipping that binds it together, and to project our force wherever it may be necessary. We have always relied upon a vast fleet of light cruisers to do this, and we must ensure we continue to have the necessary numbers of these ships to allow us to be everywhere at once. |
Reinforce the Empire Branch[edit]

Colonial Development branch of the British national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
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Our Empire is vast, and despite our power, weakly defended. To combat this we need to encourage Imperial Patriotism throughout the realm. |
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By rotating armed forces personnel to colonial stations and back home again they can learn about the conditions on different fronts, gain experience, and share it with their comrades back home. |
Encourage Colonial Elite Sub-branch[edit]

Dominion and East Asian colonial development sub-branch of the British national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
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United Kingdom: | United Kingdom gets the national spirit: | Our vast, sprawling empire houses some of the greatest minds in the world, but its size prevents many of them from ever meeting. By encouraging them to work together on our most important projects, we can achieve results faster. |
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Many of our old colonies in the east are threatened by civil wars and imperial ambitions of local countries. We must not neglect our remaining outposts, but continue to develop these regions to secure our global presence. |
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We should aid the Chinese in their struggle against Japan by constructing a road - and associated infrastructure - between Burma and China, where supplies can reach them overland, safe from Japanese predation. |
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The Japanese seem committed to creating their 'Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere'; under their hegemony, of course. The British Empire is the primary obstacle, together with the colonies of other Western powers. They must be denied access to the resources they need. |
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Singapore should remain our primary naval base in the East. Hong Kong may fall to the Japanese, but Singapore must remain impregnable until the Main Fleet can arrive to decisively defeat the enemy. |
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The current defenses on Singapore Island are inadequate. We must focus our efforts on beefing up the fortifications! |
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United Kingdom: | United Kingdom: | We should preempt and slow down an enemy coming down from the north through Malaya before they even reach Singapore. |
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The Singapore Strategy is obsolete. Our plan should be bolder and rely on a base much closer to Japan. With sufficient fortifications and facilities, Hong Kong will serve perfectly! |
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Hong Kong will have to become a fortress city in order to withstand a sustained attack from mainland China. |
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United Kingdom: | We must expand and improve the anti-air emplacements in Hong Kong greatly. |
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United Kingdom: | All other options are exhausted and the Japanese refuse to give up their expansionist ways. For the safety of the British Empire and the people of Asia, we must subdue the Japanese. |
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Democratic pressure has made democracy very popular, and the country is susceptible to align with other Democrats.
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Although the Chinese nationalists have called themselves enemies of our colonial efforts, they are trapped between enemies with too few allies. If we reach out to them, they may be willing to shift their policies. |
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United by common allegiance to the Crown, the nations of the British Commonwealth are the first we can count on in the event of another global conflict. Securing our diplomatic administration there will be of the essence. |
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The state of our colonies in India remains controversial both abroad and at home, but whatever is in store for them, strengthening their industrial capacity is a priority at the present stage. |
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Japan is actively fomenting rebellion in India and has even formed a 'National Indian Army' composed of Indian recruits. The situation could grow dangerous if nothing is done to prevent it. We can either defeat Japan quickly, or promise the Indians independence in a few years. |
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Rather than promise full independence, it is possible we may be able to weaken the Indian independence movements by giving them far-reaching autonomy, much like the other Dominions already enjoy.
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Rather than promise full independence, it is possible we may be able to weaken the Indian independence movements by giving them far-reaching autonomy, much like the other Dominions already enjoy. |
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Our military success hinges upon our mastery of the air, and therefore the skill of our air crews. We will embark upon the largest aviation training program the world has ever seen to ensure we have all the trained pilots and crews we require to master this new dimension of warfare.
Every Country that is a subject of the United Kingdom that is not
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Our military success hinges upon our mastery of the air, and therefore the skill of our air crews. We will embark upon the largest aviation training program the world has ever seen to ensure we have all the trained pilots and crews we require to master this new dimension of warfare.
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The British government has implemented a Commonwealth-Wide training program for its members' aircrews. We will be able to benefit heavily from this.
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Our military success hinges upon our mastery of the air, and therefore the skill of our air crews. We will embark upon the largest aviation training program the world has ever seen to ensure we have all the trained pilots and crews we require to master this new dimension of warfare. |
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An investment in Canada's Industry and Shipyards will provide a boost to their economy and allow them to provide a greater contribution in the event of war. |
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An investment in Australia's Shipyards and Industry will provide a boost to their economy and allow them to provide a greater contribution in the event of war. |
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New Zealand retains a strong connection to our nation and has warned against the fascist threat. Their contribution in the event of war is certain, and we should aid them in preparing accordingly. |
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The political situation in South Africa is uncertain. We cannot fully trust that they will support our war effort, but by aiding them in strengthening their industry, we can hope to increase support for the British cause. |
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The last time the various government leaders of all our self-governing colonies and dominions met up to discuss matters of Imperial interest was in 1932. It is high time we hold another conference, especially if we want to strengthen the Empire in the immediate future. |
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Imperial Federation has long been toted as an alternative to self-governance. After a lengthy period of preparations, the time has now at last come to unify our government with those of our Dominions, and to retake our position as the world's pre-eminent superpower. Rule Britannia! |
Mediterranean Bastion Sub-branch[edit]

Mediterranian colonial development sub-branch of the British national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
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The route through the Mediterranean is a vitally important shortcut to and from India. As such, it is of utmost importance to keep it open and in our hands. |
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As well as controlling the entrance to the Mediterranean, Gibraltar provides a strongly defended harbour from which ships can operate in both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. As such, it is imperative that it is strongly guarded. |
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Democratic pressure has made democracy very popular, and the country is susceptible to align with other Democrats.
Fascist pressure has made fascism very popular, and the country is susceptible to align with other fascists.
Authoritarian pressure has led to new-found respect with strong governments and noble royal houses, and the country is susceptible to align with other authoritarian governments.
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The Spanish know better than most the power of the Royal Navy, but perhaps a reminder is in order... |
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Controlling the Suez channel is part of the means by which the British Empire retains its command of the sea. Losing this region would be disastrous. Measures must be taken to fortify it. |
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Malta commands an excellent position in the central Mediterranean, a vital way station along our lifeline through Egypt and the Suez Canal to India and the Far East. Time spent fortifying it more strongly could never be wasted. |
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Democratic pressure has made democracy very popular, and the country is susceptible to align with other Democrats.
Fascist pressure has made fascism very popular, and the country is susceptible to align with other fascists.
Authoritarian pressure has led to new-found respect with strong governments and noble royal houses, and the country is susceptible to align with other authoritarian governments.
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They don't have to love us, but Johnny Turkey should know enough to fear our battleships... |
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Democratic pressure has made democracy very popular, and the country is susceptible to align with other Democrats.
Fascist pressure has made fascism very popular, and the country is susceptible to align with other fascists.
Authoritarian pressure has led to new-found respect with strong governments and noble royal houses, and the country is susceptible to align with other authoritarian governments.
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It is in our interests to have basing rights in Greece, and frankly the Greeks are in no position to refuse us. |
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Many of the nations in the Balkans are pro-British and see the same threat from central Europe as we do. If we seize the opportunity and support them early, we can secure their loyalty, although at the expense of angering their revengist neighbors. |
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Mussolini dreams of a new Roman Empire and, absurd as it may sound, might someday attack us to achieve his dream. We should do what we can to prevent this before it comes to war. |
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United Kingdom: | The Italians refuse to give up their plans for a new Empire and have proven willing to go to war in order to expand their borders. We must do what we can to eliminate this threat before it is too late. |
Revisit Colonial Policy Branch[edit]
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Colonial Independence branch of the British national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
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The times are changing. It is clear that independence movements will only continue to spring up across the empire, and in ever-stronger incarnations. If we do not wish to be forced into pouring increasingly vast resources into surpressing these movements, then we must acknowledge that our Empire has run its course, and now must be allowed to find its own path into the world. |
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Taking the first steps towards full independence, after long periods under our control, is not easy. Our Dominions require our aid in restructuring their government, so that they may function as well when completely independent as they do now, under our guidance. |
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Having seen to the restructuring of the Dominion governments, we must now aid our dominions in taking the final steps towards cutting their official ties to Westminster. It is likely we will see a period of mass migration, as those who would rather continue to be a part of United Kingdom will immigrate. |
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If it is to function as an independent state, we must see to increasing the industrialization of India, as well as drastically restructuring their government. The challenges of governing an entire subcontinent are, as we have found, not simple ones, and India must be prepared if it is to succeed. |
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Cultural and religious differences are extreme across the Indian subcontinent. Already, there are antagonizations between various groupings with different loyalties. Rather than lump them all in to a single state, perhaps the better solution would be to split the subcontinent up in a trio of states. Hindu India, Muslim Pakistan in the northwest, and Muslim Bangladesh in the northeast. |
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The time has come to set India on its path to independence. We will begin gradually transferring governmental tasks, increasing their autonomy in preparation for full independence. |
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A number of territories across the globe, considered part of the British Overseas Territories, are claimed by neighbouring states. This causes diplomatic tensions, and so it may be better to reassess their status as under United Kingdom juristiction. |
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United Kingdom: | The nations in the Mediterranean are ready to receive extensive autonomy in preparation for full independence. This is likely to result in an influx of immigrants desiring to obtain British nationality before independence is formalized. |
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The nations in Africa are ready to receive extensive autonomy in preparation for full independence. This is likely to result in an influx of immigrants desiring to obtain British nationality before independence is formalized. |
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The nations in the Middle East are ready to receive extensive autonomy in preparation for full independence. This is likely to result in an influx of immigrants desiring to obtain British nationality before independence is formalized. |
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The nations in the Americas are ready to receive extensive autonomy in preparation for full independence. This is likely to result in an influx of immigrants desiring to obtain British nationality before independence is formalized. |
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The nations in Asia are ready to receive extensive autonomy in preparation for full independence. This is likely to result in an influx of immigrants desiring to obtain British nationality before independence is formalized. |
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It is the end of an era, but an end of our choosing. Rather than suffering the indignity of struggling in vain against the unstoppable rise of independence movements, we have held our heads high and, with pride, have guided those under our protection as far as we could. Now, all that remains is to cut our remaining ties and welcome our erstwhile dependents on the world scene as equals. |
Steady As She Goes Branch[edit]

Democratic branch of the British national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
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The mounting crisis is precisely why we must remain true to our roots. We will continue the course that we have sailed in recent years, rather than make any drastic political changes that may cause internal instability when we can least afford it.
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The mounting crisis is precisely why we must remain true to our roots. We will continue the course that we have sailed in recent years, rather than make any drastic political changes that may cause internal instability when we can least afford it. |
Global Defense Sub-branch[edit]
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Agressive Democratic sub-branch of the British national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
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Protecting the British people starts by preventing that which would threaten it from spreading in the first place. We must find the embers of conflict and put them out in the spot before they turn into a conflagration that spreads far and wide, burning us in our homes. |
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In the spirit of Nelson's famous words we must instill a sense of duty in the people. Whether they like it or not, the nation requires their service in the face of the coming crisis. |
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The current government has failed in its attempts to defuse the looming world crisis. Any further attempts to do so now are just signs of weakness. We require stronger leadership so that we may weather the coming storm. |
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Appeasement has failed, and to continue this policy now is folly. It is clear our enemies will not back down, and insist on demanding more and more. We must stop them now, before we give them even more advantages. |
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Time is of the essence, and we cannot wait for a natural growth of our war industry. We must make a large investment for the quick construction of additional factories, if we are to be ready for war. |
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We cannot rely on the fickle nature of trade agreements with foreign governments for our oil imports. Better yet to wrest control of the oil fields, so that we may maintain full control of them regardless of the political leadership in other nations. |
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The defense of our Empire begins with mastery of the seas and the loyalty of our Dominions. Other naval powers must be warned to not threaten our naval superiority, and at the same time we must exert increasing control over our subjects so that we are strong across the globe.
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The defense of our Empire begins with mastery of the seas and the loyalty of our Dominions. Other naval powers must be warned to not threaten our naval superiority, and at the same time we must exert increasing control over our subjects so that we are strong across the globe. |
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It has come to our attention that certain powers have chosen to ignore the stipulations of the Washington Naval Treaty. This cannot be allowed to stand. If we are to maintain the advantage, and lest others get the same idea, we must strike quickly and make an example of those who would defy our will. |
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The strength of the Empire lies in the weakness and paralysis of Europe. If we are to be able to focus on global matters, we must ensure that Europe is too busy with its own affairs to look at ours. We will remain aloof of European affairs, except to act against any expansionist regimes that might threaten this delicate balance of power that we desire. |
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It is clear that we will not be able to maintain the balance of power on the European continent without acting. We must crush the expansionist regimes that have cropped up recently, ensuring that we will never be faced with the threat of a unified Europe able to prepare an invasion of the British Isles without distractions. |
Home Defense Sub-branch[edit]

Defensive Democratic sub-branch of the British national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
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A vast empire is of no use if we cannot protect the British people. We should focus our efforts on keeping the British Isles safe. |
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United Kingdom: | We granted Iraq independence in 1932, but considering the current global situation, that might have been a mistake. Iraqi oil must never be allowed to reach our enemies... |
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United Kingdom: | Iran is not just rich in oil that must be denied our enemies; it is also the strategic nexus between India, the Middle East and the Soviet Union. |
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The Soviet Union is growing powerful and using British resources to fuel their military efforts. We should deprive them of access to our trade. |
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The threat of the Soviet Union continues to grow despite our objections. We cannot tolerate an aggressive Soviet Union and are left with no other choice than to go to war for a better tomorrow. |
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Scandinavia would have little strategic import if it were not for one thing; Swedish iron exports. We must put pressure on both Sweden and Norway in order to prevent this vital resource from reaching Germany. If they refuse, we might have to be prepared to invade... |
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Swedish movements against democracy have gained a worrying amount of influence. We cannot risk Swedish steel ending up as guns in the hands of our enemies. The Swedes shall remain free, but we need to secure a certain degree of influence over their country. |
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Norwegian movements against democracy continue to gain ground. We should ensure that their politics stay aligned with our own interests, even if we need to use force. |
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Danish support for the enemies of world peace have continued to grow. There is only one way to ensure they stay on our side. We should use Denmark to establish a strategic foothold in the region in case a land invasion in Europe becomes necessary. |
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It seems all but certain that our nation will be involved in yet another world conflict. We must increase our industrial expenditures to increase the rate of our rearmament.
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It seems all but certain that our nation will be involved in yet another world conflict. We must increase our industrial expenditures to increase the rate of our rearmament. |
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The political environment in the Benelux Region is growing hostile towards us. We should send a clear warning that any enemy of democracy will not be tolerated and we are ready to use force if necessary. |
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A warning was clearly not enough. If political tendencies continues as they have this far, Belgium will pose a direct threat to our waters. We must intervene and establish a strategic foothold on mainland Europe. |
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Political movements in the Netherlands continues to support our enemies. The Netherlands will have to be subdued in order to ensure a free Europe. |
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The world is growing more dangerous every day. We should protect the civilian population from any poisonous gas attacks. Britain shall breathe easy. |
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The Great War has left our people with an impression that they would not have to fight again. As the world grows dangerous, we must ensure that all capable young men receive basic military training. |
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German rearmament is an insult and a great threat to world peace. We will not be supplying the resources they need to fuel their war machine. |
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United Kingdom: | The Germans have left us with no other choice. For the sake of the free world and the future of our children. It is time for war. |
A Change in Course Branch[edit]
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Change in politics branch of the British national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
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United Kingdom: | United Kingdom gets the national spirit for 365 days:
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As world tensions mount, it is clear our current political leadership is incapable of protecting the nation's interests. The time has come for a drastic departure from the politics of the last few decades.
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As world tensions mount, it is clear our current political leadership is incapable of protecting the nation's interests. The time has come for a drastic departure from the politics of the last few decades. |
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Now that the crisis is over and the government has fallen, the King's most ardent supporters may be able to form a government of their own, much more... amenable... to the King's wishes. This King's Party would consist of David Lloyd George, Winston Churchill, and Oswald Mosley, thereby reaching across political parties and aiding in repairing the unity of our nation.
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Now that the crisis is over and the government has fallen, the King's most ardent supporters may be able to form a government of their own, much more... amenable... to the King's wishes. This King's Party would consist of David Lloyd George, Winston Churchill, and Oswald Mosley, thereby reaching across political parties and aiding in repairing the unity of our nation. |
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Though our recent political stance towards Europe has been to commit ourselves to our allies in the Great War, opposing a resurgent German Reich and a looming Soviet Union, political differences between ourselves and our old allies have become more notable. Perhaps the time has come to reconsider where our loyalties lie. |
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The Italian navy threatens our shipping through the Mediterranean. We must begin a campaign of diplomatically isolating them to contain the threat. |
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Our interests are aligned with the Germans - while they desire hegemony of the European continent, we desire a Europe that will not threaten the British Isles while we see to our global Empire. Perhaps an alliance, as per the King's wishes, would not be all that strange a cooperation. |
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Our Imperial ambitions rely on not having to worry about Europe. Perhaps this is easily achieved by giving the German Reich carte blanche in Europe, in return for continued peaceful relations and their promise to not interfere in matters that concern the British Empire. |
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United Kingdom: | United Kingdom: | The time has come to take care of the threat in the Mediterranean. We will secure the shipping routes passing through the Suez, the lifeline of our Empire, by eliminating the navy that straddles it. |
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The Empire is beset internally by those who think differently. We know these fifth columnists take their orders from Moscow, and so we may silence their voices by striking at the source of this evil. |
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Taking on the Soviets without any beachheads is an incredible challenge. We will demand passage through the countries of Iran and Afghanistan, and strike at the Soviets where they least expect it; overland and into their exposed belly. |
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Above all else stands our duty to the King and the Crown. A symbol of resistance and hope for the people, and of the unity of the Empire to our subjects and enemies, the King must be extolled within and feared without. We will make it so. |
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In preparation of the massive invasion that it will take to return the Crown's control over India, we must greatly expand the facilities on the island of Ceylon. |
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India's brief period of independence must now come to an end. Our forces are in position, ready to return the Crown's Jewel. |
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The Irish continue to tote their silly notions of independence, and our tolerance is at an end. It is time we crush their resistance and bring the entire country back into the fold as an integral part of the United Kingdom. |
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Despite the now-nominal independence of the Dominions, there are still many among their citizens who are loyal to the Crown. If we can reach out to them, we may be able to subvert the Dominions' governments prior to the invasions that will be necessary to regain control of them. |
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The board is set, and the pieces are in position. Now is the time to set our plan in motion and 'correct' the notion of independence present in the minds of the Dominions' leaders. |
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United Kingdom: | United Kingdom Gains National Spirit:
We have long neglected the wealth of manpower our Empire provides. It is time we drastically improve conscription throughout the Empire, and ensure that we have an abundance of manpower to fight our war. All must do their duty to the Crown!
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We have long neglected the wealth of manpower our Empire provides. It is time we drastically improve conscription throughout the Empire, and ensure that we have an abundance of manpower to fight our war. All must do their duty to the Crown! |
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The legacy of our Golden Age is one of our culture and language being present across the globe. Rather than suffer the indignity and thanklessness of these areas remaining independent, we must once again unify them under our rule. |
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It is said that the British Empire is so vast, the sun never sets on it. Its strength is the Royal Navy, securing the trade- and supply routes that connect it and are so vital to our prosperity. This navy must learn to traverse these enormous distances with all due haste, so that we may react swiftly to any threat, anywhere.
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It is said that the British Empire is so vast, the sun never sets on it. Its strength is the Royal Navy, securing the trade- and supply routes that connect it and are so vital to our prosperity. This navy must learn to traverse these enormous distances with all due haste, so that we may react swiftly to any threat, anywhere. |
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The Empire is beset externally by those who desire our wealth in resources. We know who and why, and so nothing prevents us from taking the fight to them before they pounce upon us in a moment of unfortunate weakness on our part. |
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The success of the British Union of Fascists depends on its public image. We can show our movement's spirit of unity and personal strength by holding militarily-inspired marches throughout the country. We will attract more followers, while also cowing the opposition into inaction. The eventual goal will be a march on Downing Street itself, calling for a change in leadership. |
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Our path to fascism will be our own, and we will not bend the knee to those on the continent who consider themselves our ideological superiors. The people remember the last war, and any cooperation with the regime existing in the German Reich would be sure to incur their wrath. |
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Mussolini has a far more palatable approach to fascism, and has long been admired by Mosley. It is only natural that our two countries should engage in a closer relationship, mutually beneficial to both our peoples. |
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Though long considered an integral part of our nation, perhaps it is worthwhile to arrange the return of Gibraltar to Spanish hands, in return for Franco's support for our cause. |
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The risk exists that the Spanish will side with the Germans if we take any offensive action towards the latter. This cannot be allowed to happen - we must deal with this potential threat before we move on to the German Reich proper. |
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It is clear that the German Reich has designs upon the entirety of the European continent. This cannot be allowed to come to pass. Together with our allies, we must take on the Germans before they pose too insurmountable of a challenge. |
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In previous years, Mosley has prepared a manifesto for sweeping economic reforms to cure poverty. It is time to put the Leader's proposals into effect. |
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The Dominions eye our ideological shift with suspicious eyes. It is not unlikely that they will reconsider their ties to Westminster if we let them... And so we must not. Acting swiftly, we may be able to forcibly affect a change in government before diplomatic relations become too strained. |
Concessions to the Trade Unions Sub-branch[edit]
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Communist sub-branch of the British national focus tree.
Clicking on a national focus icon leads to the appropriate table row.
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United Kingdom: | United Kingdom: | Our efforts to rearm are continuously marred by conflicts with the trade unions. We may well have a much smoother transition if we elect to cooperate with them, rather than continue to struggle against them. |
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The notion that one person is worth more than another, purely by birth, sickens us. The immense wealth the Royal Family continues to flaunt is a thorn in our eyes, and would undoubtedly be of much better use spent on rearmament and industrial expansion. Perhaps it is time we kill two birds with one stone... |
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The workers must rise up and break the oppression of the upper classes. We will deal with them, and seize their companies for the state. |
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All must be willing to make sacrifices in comfort for the good of the state. The British people will keep their heads high in the face of rationing, confident that it will ensure our eventual victory. |
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Rather than side with Moscow, we will start our own cooperation of communist states. The British are second to none on the world scene, and we will not bow to Moscow, not now, nor ever. |
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Just as we have decolonized, so too must the other nations of the world. We will issue an ultimatum, and those who do not see the wisdom of our words will be made to see that wisdom, instead. |
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