Natural Borders Events

The Limit of the Nation natural_borders.1 · dlc004

The notion of 'natural borders' has become popular among supporters of the … regime. French patriots demand the expansion of the … state into bordering regions.

"The limits of France are marked by nature. We will reach the edge of the horizon, from the banks of the …, to the mountains of …, to the coast of …. The boundaries of our nation must be there."

The Natural Borders of France natural_borders.2 · dlc004

With … now extending to the far corners of the Rhine and Alps, we have achieved what champions of this project have termed our 'natural borders'. We must now administer our newly-acquired territories.

The Rhenish official greeted the newcomer. Plenty of folks were coming from further west nowadays. He pulled out his form and began writing. "Yes, herr—err, monsieur. Your name, please?" "Jean Robert." "Your age?" "Thirty-one." "Occupation?" "Ah non, mon ami! Just visiting."

The Treaty of Turin natural_borders.3 · dlc004

"The most powerful motives of political necessity, the exigencies of the future of Italy, the sentiment of gratitude towards our powerful ally, and, finally, the exceptional circumstances of our country, have decided, although with regret, our beloved … to separate the provinces which have been for so many centuries intimately bound up with our nation. All opposition should fall powerless before the interests of the country and the sentiment of duty."

The Watch on the Rhine natural_borders.4 · dlc004

… has announced its ambitions to extend its borders from Savoy to the Rhine. This puts … in considerable danger of invasion.

The Purchase of Luxembourg natural_borders.5 · dlc004

… has wisely agreed to our terms for the purchase of …. The territory has returned to its rightful place as part of the … nation.

The remarkable things one can do with money—purchase land, silence critique, hire labor—are limitless with the right mindset. With enough of it, one might purchase a country.

The Second Rheinbundakte rhine_confederation.1 · dlc004

With the signing of a new Rheinbundakte under … supervision, a … has once more coalesced out of the disparate German states.

In the face of an uncertain future, unity is a ready medicine for the myriad threats at our door. This river—our life, our home, our very heart!—should be our example as we march into a new era. We will move as one to a greater end. We shall raise and feed each other until that end. And should we be beset by slings and arrows, we shall find shelter within its bosom.