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ARTICLE I
The Republic of Texas, acting in conformity with the wishes of the people and every department of its government, cedes to the Fraternal States of America, the negotiated Territories of 'Lamar', 'Dinetah', Comanche', California, 'Deseret', and the Public Land Strip, to be held by them in full property and sovereignty, and to be annexed to the said Fraternal States as one of their Territories, subject to the same constitutional provisions with their other Territories. This cession includes all public lots and squares, vacant lands, mines, minerals, salt lakes and springs, public edifices, fortifications, barracks, ports and harbors, navy and navy-yards, docks, magazines, arms, armaments and accoutrements, archives and public documents, public funds debts, taxes and dues unpaid within the negotiated borders at the time of the exchange of the ratifications of this treaty.

ARTICLE II
The Republic of Texas and her remaining Territories shall be divided into three Nations under protection of the Fraternal States of America. From the Colorado River west to the Pacific, the Territory shall become the 'Free State of Colorado'. Between the Rio Grande to the east, and the Colorado River to the west- the 'Free State of Arizona' shall be become from the territory of the Texas Republic. The remaining territory of the Republic shall be made to form the 'Free State of Texas'. These nations under protection of the Fraternity shall be cleared of Republican debt, will automatically join the Golden Circle Trade Union, shall be allowed to fly thier flags at three-fourths height when next to flags of the Fraternal States, be allowed to draft thier own Constitutions, and shall legitimize the Fraternal Dollar as the sole legal tender of the protectorates.

ARTICLE III
All Negroes within the borders of the Republic of Texas shall not be subject to the institution of slavery and shall live as free men unable to be enslaved. As shall thier children and all further descendants on and so forth. However the practice of slavery will be allowed within both integrated Territory of the former Republic- and within the Protectorates themselves. Found violators instigating slave revolts or slave escapes will be properly fined and punished according to Fraternal States legal codes.

ARTICLE IV
. . .

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The First Step of Servitude
Titus 2:9-10
Thanks to your liberation from debt, instead of two actions- you have three.

Irrigating the Sand- Arizona is a dry dry desert. Arable land for farming is along the borders it has- the Gila, the Colorado, and the Rio Grande. These rivers while brimming with life and water are at the edges of Arizonan territory. Helping Arizona irrigate the core of her territory would allow her to continue to grow.
(Arizona and Texas will work on a join venture to irrigate the heartland of Arizona, bringing prosperity to the State.)

The All-California Railway- While we've a railway from Vancouver to San Francisco, and from there to San Diego. We could take it one step further and have a rail connection from San Diego to La Paz within Mexico. A sign of our new unity with the members of the Golden Circle- but more importantly- Mexico.
(A railway from San Diego to La Paz will be constructed- bringing further traffic and business to Colorado and Baja, and potentially- expanding influence down into the Baja. Though the rail will take a few years to build.)

Help Your Inner Circle- Speculating and drilling for oil in Arizona and Colorado would help diversify thier economies and bring Texas some extra dough. Thusly further linking our economies together.
(Oil wells will be constructed in Colorado by 1870, and in Arizona by 1872. With this expansion of industry to the other states, Texas will have a fair bit more sway with the other Protectorates.)
or
Help The Golden Circle- Some oil wells and deposits have been found in Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Venezuela- mostly being drilled out by Fraternal businesses. Lets show 'em a little friendly competition and spread our wings across the Circle?
(Texian oil companies will be encouraged to go out and claim deposits and build refineries before Fraternal or French companies. Well disturb Fraternal monopolies.)

Beefing Up Texas- Many mouths to feed here, there, and a few of 'em that way. What better way than to have a steady and thorough beef and veal output? Texas- the Longhorn State- has a good ring to it.
(Beef, veal, and other meats will become mass-produced in Texas over the years, increasing the output of food and food variety by the State.)

Casino Street- Laredo- formerly a border town on the Rio Grande now unified- Laredo is a shining pearl of the Rio Grande, though admittedly why it shines is for- less than savory reasons.
(Allowing gambling and other shady businesses to pop up in Laredo would prove a boon for the local economy- mainly tourism and idiots.)

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The Golden Rule
Unfortunately- slavery is impossible to outlaw. But learning from some of them damnyankees. We can make slavery's grip in the former Republic's territories small and limited. Or perhaps- alternatively- we could placate the Fraternity, keep our head down, but still keeping our head. We may not encourage slavery, but we may not do anything to stop it.
Thanks to your liberation from debt, instead of one action- you have two.

The Freedmans Bureau- an office dedicated to helping out Freed Negros who emigrate (or flee) from the Fraternity and get themselves stable on thier own two feet. Be it a plot of land, a ticket to Maryland or Arizona, or a stable community.
("Confederates" will be fairly supportive of this idea- as will other Fraternal moderates and the few remnant abolitionists. The "Firebreathers" meanwhile will further pressure Texas to give up her sovereignty in other ways.)

Bargain With Beestripes- Maryland-in-Africa is a rather poor place. But a potentially rich one. Low population, plenty of land, and a nice trade stop- negotiating deals to lower the cost of travel between Texas and Maryland would help encourage many Negroes to find more comforting shores.
(Shores up Maryland-in-Africa- allowing it a decent flow of emigrants, ensuring it doesn't collapse to Liberia or from economic instability. Likewise many Fraternal Confederates and Firebreathers support the idea of relocating freed blacks to Africa- for different reasons of course.)

Santa Fe Express- From Beaumont to Santa Fe- a cheap railroad crossing the heart of the Republic could take Africans and Creoles to a relatively close nation of thier own. Though admittedly such a railway would be put under heavy scrutiny. . .
(Whilst Arizona would be supportive of this move, Confederates would squirm in thier seats and various Firebreathers would demand that such a railroad be made with special provisions attached to it.)

The Runaways Office- Slaves trying to run free is a heavy punishment in of themselves. Helping runaway slaves incurs punishments of crippling fines, and up to years in jail. Having a State-backed office help runaways would have the Fraternity breathe down our necks. Having an office that helps 'deal with runaways' may keep the Frats off our backs.
(Will be an unpopular move- but it allows us to appease the Firebreathers and allow us a fair bit of breathing room elsewhere.)

Justice for Vigilante Justice- While the problem of vigilante groups within Texas was a small issue- with the integration of Texas as a protectorate- various groups have been making inroads into our territory. While most of them can be swept away- we may be able to turn our gaze from some of the larger ones as they're- as one would say it- "well connected?"
(Various groups like the White Cross, Baghead Boys, and the Knights of the Golden Circle shall be slapped with lesser fines and given more warnings. If not taken it will begin the "Outlaw Wars".)

A Bounty Per Head!- Perhaps instead of a government department or something big- adopting the Fugitive Slave Act will allow us (in Houston) to be held less responsible and we can blame the more Fraternal-supportive of us as independent bad actors.
(Will be less dirt on our hands as a government. Though this will encourage vigilante justice, it will be smaller scale than any proposed government office's actions.)

-=-=-=-

The Sculpture of Stone
Slowly we've been chipping away at that Walker. There are quite a few things about it- all very impressive given the peoples of America long-ago. And impressive in thier own right today, but we're in the modern era, the futuristic world of 1870 and beyond demands more from such creations than of the Stone Age. While plans exist to armor it- it still is beset by a few problems.
Thanks to your liberation from debt, instead of one action- you have two.

An Engine From Carnegie- The engine in the walkers blueprints works. But its fairly underpowered. Having around 7-9 horsepower. Its able to move and stand upright. But its thundering foot steps are slow and heavy. Borrowing an engine from one of Carnegie's locomotives may speed it up and breathe new life into the machine and may finally give us that 'thundering bellow' the blueprints spoke of.

Aluminum Armor- More resistant to corrosion- perfect for the desert- and fairly light- allowing for additional weight to be added elsewhere or for a greater top speed. Of course importing it is expensive, not to mention it'd be more susceptible to smaller arms fire.
or
Rustbucket Be Damned- Iron and steel may be heavier materials, but we can locally source them and is fairly resistant to rifles and Gatling guns. Sadly this will make the Walker significantly heavier and more suspect to rust and breakdowns.

Come And Take It- Strapping mortars and other small cannons to the Walker would make it a powerful force to be reckoned with. Mobile artillery platforms would be a military game-changer.
or
Pray n' Spray- The best military doctrine is to shoot first, aim later. Attaching Gatling guns or any other rapid-fire gun to the machine while inaccurate- would be a formidable and hellish adversary.

Shady Friends be Good Friends- Selling a copy of the blueprints to a few secretive but trustworthy contacts may provide us with some new innovations or ideas we haven't been able to think of or've scoffed at. (Your suggestions- you- the viewers that make this project possible can suggest potential modifications for the Walker.)

-=-=-=-
And with this, our episode draws to a close.
But be forewarned!
The show's only just beginning!
Can I get an "Encore!" from the crowd?

-=-=-=-
Voting ends November 18th.
All questions, answers, and ideas are welcome.
And have a happy Veterans Day.

Description

ARTICLE I
The Republic of Texas, acting in conformity with the wishes of the people and every department of its government, cedes to the Fraternal States of America, the negotiated Territories of 'Lamar', 'Dinetah', Comanche', California, 'Deseret', and the Public Land Strip, to be held by them in full property and sovereignty, and to be annexed to the said Fraternal States as one of their Territories, subject to the same constitutional provisions with their other Territories. This cession includes all public lots and squares, vacant lands, mines, minerals, salt lakes and springs, public edifices, fortifications, barracks, ports and harbors, navy and navy-yards, docks, magazines, arms, armaments and accoutrements, archives and public documents, public funds debts, taxes and dues unpaid within the negotiated borders at the time of the exchange of the ratifications of this treaty.

ARTICLE II
The Republic of Texas and her remaining Territories shall be divided into three Nations under protection of the Fraternal States of America. From the Colorado River west to the Pacific, the Territory shall become the 'Free State of Colorado'. Between the Rio Grande to the east, and the Colorado River to the west- the 'Free State of Arizona' shall be become from the territory of the Texas Republic. The remaining territory of the Republic shall be made to form the 'Free State of Texas'. These nations under protection of the Fraternity shall be cleared of Republican debt, will automatically join the Golden Circle Trade Union, shall be allowed to fly thier flags at three-fourths height when next to flags of the Fraternal States, be allowed to draft thier own Constitutions, and shall legitimize the Fraternal Dollar as the sole legal tender of the protectorates.

ARTICLE III
All Negroes within the borders of the Republic of Texas shall not be subject to the institution of slavery and shall live as free men unable to be enslaved. As shall thier children and all further descendants on and so forth. However the practice of slavery will be allowed within both integrated Territory of the former Republic- and within the Protectorates themselves. Found violators instigating slave revolts or slave escapes will be properly fined and punished according to Fraternal States legal codes.

ARTICLE IV
. . .

-=-=-=-
The First Step of Servitude
Titus 2:9-10
Thanks to your liberation from debt, instead of two actions- you have three.

Irrigating the Sand- Arizona is a dry dry desert. Arable land for farming is along the borders it has- the Gila, the Colorado, and the Rio Grande. These rivers while brimming with life and water are at the edges of Arizonan territory. Helping Arizona irrigate the core of her territory would allow her to continue to grow.
(Arizona and Texas will work on a join venture to irrigate the heartland of Arizona, bringing prosperity to the State.)

The All-California Railway- While we've a railway from Vancouver to San Francisco, and from there to San Diego. We could take it one step further and have a rail connection from San Diego to La Paz within Mexico. A sign of our new unity with the members of the Golden Circle- but more importantly- Mexico.
(A railway from San Diego to La Paz will be constructed- bringing further traffic and business to Colorado and Baja, and potentially- expanding influence down into the Baja. Though the rail will take a few years to build.)

Help Your Inner Circle- Speculating and drilling for oil in Arizona and Colorado would help diversify thier economies and bring Texas some extra dough. Thusly further linking our economies together.
(Oil wells will be constructed in Colorado by 1870, and in Arizona by 1872. With this expansion of industry to the other states, Texas will have a fair bit more sway with the other Protectorates.)
or
Help The Golden Circle- Some oil wells and deposits have been found in Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Venezuela- mostly being drilled out by Fraternal businesses. Lets show 'em a little friendly competition and spread our wings across the Circle?
(Texian oil companies will be encouraged to go out and claim deposits and build refineries before Fraternal or French companies. Well disturb Fraternal monopolies.)

Beefing Up Texas- Many mouths to feed here, there, and a few of 'em that way. What better way than to have a steady and thorough beef and veal output? Texas- the Longhorn State- has a good ring to it.
(Beef, veal, and other meats will become mass-produced in Texas over the years, increasing the output of food and food variety by the State.)

Casino Street- Laredo- formerly a border town on the Rio Grande now unified- Laredo is a shining pearl of the Rio Grande, though admittedly why it shines is for- less than savory reasons.
(Allowing gambling and other shady businesses to pop up in Laredo would prove a boon for the local economy- mainly tourism and idiots.)

-=-=-=-

The Golden Rule
Unfortunately- slavery is impossible to outlaw. But learning from some of them damnyankees. We can make slavery's grip in the former Republic's territories small and limited. Or perhaps- alternatively- we could placate the Fraternity, keep our head down, but still keeping our head. We may not encourage slavery, but we may not do anything to stop it.
Thanks to your liberation from debt, instead of one action- you have two.

The Freedmans Bureau- an office dedicated to helping out Freed Negros who emigrate (or flee) from the Fraternity and get themselves stable on thier own two feet. Be it a plot of land, a ticket to Maryland or Arizona, or a stable community.
("Confederates" will be fairly supportive of this idea- as will other Fraternal moderates and the few remnant abolitionists. The "Firebreathers" meanwhile will further pressure Texas to give up her sovereignty in other ways.)

Bargain With Beestripes- Maryland-in-Africa is a rather poor place. But a potentially rich one. Low population, plenty of land, and a nice trade stop- negotiating deals to lower the cost of travel between Texas and Maryland would help encourage many Negroes to find more comforting shores.
(Shores up Maryland-in-Africa- allowing it a decent flow of emigrants, ensuring it doesn't collapse to Liberia or from economic instability. Likewise many Fraternal Confederates and Firebreathers support the idea of relocating freed blacks to Africa- for different reasons of course.)

Santa Fe Express- From Beaumont to Santa Fe- a cheap railroad crossing the heart of the Republic could take Africans and Creoles to a relatively close nation of thier own. Though admittedly such a railway would be put under heavy scrutiny. . .
(Whilst Arizona would be supportive of this move, Confederates would squirm in thier seats and various Firebreathers would demand that such a railroad be made with special provisions attached to it.)

The Runaways Office- Slaves trying to run free is a heavy punishment in of themselves. Helping runaway slaves incurs punishments of crippling fines, and up to years in jail. Having a State-backed office help runaways would have the Fraternity breathe down our necks. Having an office that helps 'deal with runaways' may keep the Frats off our backs.
(Will be an unpopular move- but it allows us to appease the Firebreathers and allow us a fair bit of breathing room elsewhere.)

Justice for Vigilante Justice- While the problem of vigilante groups within Texas was a small issue- with the integration of Texas as a protectorate- various groups have been making inroads into our territory. While most of them can be swept away- we may be able to turn our gaze from some of the larger ones as they're- as one would say it- "well connected?"
(Various groups like the White Cross, Baghead Boys, and the Knights of the Golden Circle shall be slapped with lesser fines and given more warnings. If not taken it will begin the "Outlaw Wars".)

A Bounty Per Head!- Perhaps instead of a government department or something big- adopting the Fugitive Slave Act will allow us (in Houston) to be held less responsible and we can blame the more Fraternal-supportive of us as independent bad actors.
(Will be less dirt on our hands as a government. Though this will encourage vigilante justice, it will be smaller scale than any proposed government office's actions.)

-=-=-=-

The Sculpture of Stone
Slowly we've been chipping away at that Walker. There are quite a few things about it- all very impressive given the peoples of America long-ago. And impressive in thier own right today, but we're in the modern era, the futuristic world of 1870 and beyond demands more from such creations than of the Stone Age. While plans exist to armor it- it still is beset by a few problems.
Thanks to your liberation from debt, instead of one action- you have two.

An Engine From Carnegie- The engine in the walkers blueprints works. But its fairly underpowered. Having around 7-9 horsepower. Its able to move and stand upright. But its thundering foot steps are slow and heavy. Borrowing an engine from one of Carnegie's locomotives may speed it up and breathe new life into the machine and may finally give us that 'thundering bellow' the blueprints spoke of.

Aluminum Armor- More resistant to corrosion- perfect for the desert- and fairly light- allowing for additional weight to be added elsewhere or for a greater top speed. Of course importing it is expensive, not to mention it'd be more susceptible to smaller arms fire.
or
Rustbucket Be Damned- Iron and steel may be heavier materials, but we can locally source them and is fairly resistant to rifles and Gatling guns. Sadly this will make the Walker significantly heavier and more suspect to rust and breakdowns.

Come And Take It- Strapping mortars and other small cannons to the Walker would make it a powerful force to be reckoned with. Mobile artillery platforms would be a military game-changer.
or
Pray n' Spray- The best military doctrine is to shoot first, aim later. Attaching Gatling guns or any other rapid-fire gun to the machine while inaccurate- would be a formidable and hellish adversary.

Shady Friends be Good Friends- Selling a copy of the blueprints to a few secretive but trustworthy contacts may provide us with some new innovations or ideas we haven't been able to think of or've scoffed at. (Your suggestions- you- the viewers that make this project possible can suggest potential modifications for the Walker.)

-=-=-=-
And with this, our episode draws to a close.
But be forewarned!
The show's only just beginning!
Can I get an "Encore!" from the crowd?

-=-=-=-
Voting ends November 18th.
All questions, answers, and ideas are welcome.
And have a happy Veterans Day.