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What would the Empire's automotive industry look like?

IOTL, American (and to a lesser extent, Canadian) automotive tastes historically trended towards big cars with big engines and soft handling, a product of low gas prices and America's extensive highway system which encouraged emphasis on long-haul comfort. Britain, by contrast, generally tends to prefer smaller cars with more responsive handling.
 
What would the Empire's automotive industry look like?

IOTL, American (and to a lesser extent, Canadian) automotive tastes historically trended towards big cars with big engines and soft handling, a product of low gas prices and America's extensive highway system which encouraged emphasis on long-haul comfort. Britain, by contrast, generally tends to prefer smaller cars with more responsive handling.

I'd imagine a bit of a combination of the two but leaning towards the American style I'd guess. Certainly in most uke countries like North America,, Australia and the liege,with the British isles tending to the smaller side as they have to get around places not designed for cars... especially wide ones!

It's a shame this now seems dead. I've been enjoying this immensely... especially given the current state of uk politics!
 
I'd imagine a bit of a combination of the two but leaning towards the American style I'd guess. Certainly in most uke countries like North America,, Australia and the liege,with the British isles tending to the smaller side as they have to get around places not designed for cars... especially wide ones!
Here's what I think it'd be like.

Using General Motors cars as examples, a typical UE automaker's lineup in 1973-the last year before the OPEC embargo-would look something like this.
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Full-size (OTL US mid-size segment)
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Mid-size (OTL compact(US)/executive car(UK) segment)
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Compact (OTL subcompact(US)/large family car(UK) segment)
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Subcompact (OTL small family car segment)

Now for the present day, I'd assume it'd look something like this.
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Full-size
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Mid-size
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Compact
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Subcompact
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City car
 
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I was saying I think it would be based on the UK system, and explained what the system is to show the differences between your system and the actual UK system.

I wasn’t saying you didn’t know the UK system, considering you merged the UK and USA into one in your post it is clear you do.

But, I do live in the UK though, born and bred Yorkshireman XD

I have just always disliked how the education in the UK is. I just found it did not benefit anyone much, especially from my own experience which is why I altered it a tad.

Having said that, I did love my 6th form, I just think having 4 years there instead of two seems better.
 
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*Alt Historical brain implodes*

But, without the colonies becoming independent, France would not fall into a revolution so soon fro bankruptcy from assisting the colonists, which would lead to a more than likely outcome of France becoming a constitutional monarchy, thus never allowing Napoleon to rise.

This would also mean Germany would not merge into larger German States due to Napoleon's influence.
 
But, without the colonies becoming independent, France would not fall into a revolution so soon fro bankruptcy from assisting the colonists, which would lead to a more than likely outcome of France becoming a constitutional monarchy, thus never allowing Napoleon to rise.

I must state that I disagree with the analysis that delaying France's massive financial chaos by a few years (a decade at most, France was at breaking point with or without the ARW) would magically make the absolutist Louis XVI accept being reduced massively in power. I'm inclined to think France would still become a republic, since after all those ideas were already in the air and an obstinate king and aristocracy would exist in any case.

Secondly, if you see the first post of this thread, you will see that this TL has many, many PODs and is stated to be on the Type II and Type III scenario on the Sliding Scale of Alternate History Plausibility. So, none of this really matters. Take this for what it is - a cool worldbuilding project with cool graphics.
 

I must state that I disagree with the analysis that delaying France's massive financial chaos by a few years (a decade at most, France was at breaking point with or without the ARW) would magically make the absolutist Louis XVI accept being reduced massively in power. I'm inclined to think France would still become a republic, since after all those ideas were already in the air and an obstinate king and aristocracy would exist in any case.

Secondly, if you see the first post of this thread, you will see that this TL has many, many PODs and is stated to be on the Type II and Type III scenario on the Sliding Scale of Alternate History Plausibility. So, none of this really matters. Take this for what it is - a cool worldbuilding project with cool graphics.

I am unsure about that, there were so much that was plausible. But yes, the revolution would not have happened as quickly as it did. With the French not supporting the colonists financially, it would not lead to an instant collapse.
I highly recommend AltHistoryHub on YouTube, his debriefs into the possible scenarios take a lot of aspects into account.

I am trying, but it does cause some historical/alt-historical conflict with me.
 
Sorry, I'm just really interested in this, and as a writer myself, wanting to know more about a world that is fascinating.

So, could we know more about Japan, and especially how the gaming and animation industry has developed (Anyone seen Code Geass? XD)

Secondly, I would love to see some profiles on what would have been the American Founders (Washington and crew) and how they fared, as well as Admiral Nelson, Duke of Wellington and Teddy Roosevelt (surprised he never became PM actually).
Even going into if and how the UKE as a whole fought during the "Napoleonic" wars.

Finally, what is the status of hunting, animal and wildlife preservation as well as the environmental goals of the UKE?
 
Secondly, I would love to see some profiles on what would have been the American Founders (Washington and crew) and how they fared, as well as Admiral Nelson, Duke of Wellington and Teddy Roosevelt (surprised he never became PM actually).
Even going into if and how the UKE as a whole fought during the "Napoleonic" wars.
Leinad wrote a profile on George Washington before making this thread. Teddy Roosevelt was First Minister of Columbia twice (1907-11, 1913-16).
 
The bombings remain the only two instances of nuclear weapons being used in warfare in world history, and the ethical and legal justification for the bombings is still debated to this day.

I suppose when you're as big as the United Empire, you won't have as many moral quandaries to face in such a situation, and if anyone spoke up about it immediately, you could just tell them to shush it, especially when it comes to civilian casualties! Going from Hiroshima and Kokura/Nagasaki OTL to Shanghai and Tianjin TTL really is quite the leap in that regard, and I'd imagine that the debates on the bombing TTL are much more fierce than they are OTL.

The debates are definitely much fiercer than OTL.
On the contrary, I think the case for using nuclear weapons would be much stronger than OTL. Having a larger population than Japan, China would have a lot more men to throw at the Allies. It should be self-evident that an invasion would result in a massive body count for both sides, way beyond even the most pessimistic predictions for OTL Operation Downfall.
 
3: What is the Education system like? Is it based on the UK system, the US, or a bit of both?
If I was to give my personal opinion on it, could I suggest both?
For example:

Infant School: Day Care and Kindergarten - Ages 3 - 4
Primary/ Elementary School: Years 1 to 5 - Ages 5 to 9
Middle School: Years 6 to 8 - Ages 10 to 12
High School: Years 9 to 13 - Ages (14-16*) - (16-18**)

*14 to 16 Lower High School GCSEs
** 16 to 18 Upper High School/6th Form A Levels.

The way I would assume the education to work is most subjects are taught until you reach 14, this is where you start selecting what topics you do, alongside the basics; perhaps 8 or 9 in total (akin to GCSEs).
Then at 16, just like in the UK, you do A levels until 18, choosing 3-4 subjects of the student's choice.

4. What would the rank insignias of the armed forces and Emergency services look like?

There is no UK education system.

The education system is very different in the constituent countries, even including university degrees.
 
This is true, but there are similarities between the Scottish, English&Welsh, and NI education systems. In fact, the ages are still the same throughout the UK.
 
This is true, but there are similarities between the Scottish, English&Welsh, and NI education systems. In fact, the ages are still the same throughout the UK.
Hell even counties like Kent haven't had uniform systems especially with various permutations of selecting for the 11 or is it 13 this year in this area, plus.
 
Texan Border Wars

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So I'm back!! Sorry for the long absence, real life problems, work etc.

I intend to respond to everyone's questions in due course.

But first a little update:

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The Texan Border Wars were a series of disputes and armed conflicts in what was the northern provinces of Mexico, between the breakaway republics of Texas and Rio Grande, and the forces of the Centralist Republic of Mexico. The disputes had their origins in the Texas Revolution, which had established Texas as a de facto independent nation under British protection, although Texas also claimed the Mexican province of New Mexico, and the formation of the Republic of the Rio Grande in 1840. The wars lasted intermittently for nearly five years, resulting in the de facto Texan annexation of New Mexico, and contributed directly to the outbreak of war between Mexico and the British Empire in 1846.

Historians generally agree that the border wars began with a government sponsored expedition to Santa Fe to secure the region for Texas, which began on 19 June 1841. The expedition, which was accompanied by British American volunteers under Stephen Kearny, was initiated by the then President of Texas, Mirabeau B. Lamar, in an attempt to gain control over the lucrative Santa Fe Trail and further develop the trade links between Texas and New Mexico. The initiative was a major component of Lamar's ambitious plan to turn the fledgling republic into a continental power. Upon arriving in Santa Fe in September 1841, the expedition found an ill-equipped and unprepared detachment of the Mexican Army led by the governor of New Mexico, Manuel Armijo, who promptly surrendered the town to the Texans. The Mexican troops were allowed to keep their weapons, and guaranteed safe passage and an escort to the Mexican border. Although some soldiers would make the 2,000 mile march to Mexico City, many remained to fight a guerrilla war against the Texans which continued in the hinterlands of New Mexico until 1848.

South of the Rio Grande River, the Republic of the Rio Grande had acted as a buffer against any direct Mexican invasions into its northern neighbour. However the southern republic had suffered numerous raids and invasions by forces aligned to the Mexican central government, which had significantly weakened the nation. The decisive Battle of Saltillo on 25 October 1843 brought about the end of the Rio Grande Republic, as Mexican forces under General Rafael Vasquez defeated the remaining Rio Grande militia. Shortly after the defeat, General Antonio Canales surrendered to Mexican forces and President Jesús de Cárdenas sought refuge in San Antonio, marking an end to the southern republic. In early 1844, emboldened by the collapse of the Republic of the Rio Grande, Franco-Mexican commander Adrián Woll began a coordinated campaign to invade and retake Texas. In August 1844 an expedition led by Rafael Vasquez captured San Antonio and took the city from an insignificant Texan force without a fight, whilst forces under Pedro de Ampudia launched numerous raids across southern Texas, specifically the Nueces strip, from their base in Ciudad Mier.

In September 1844, Mexican forces under Adrián Woll arrived in San Antonio and held the city for two months until they were routed from Texas at the Battle of Salado Creek. Texan forces pursued the Mexicans to the Rio Grande, resulting in the Battle of the Arroyo Hondo between Texas Rangers and the retreating Mexicans, but the Mexicans retreated across the border. Despite the retreat of the Mexicans from Texan territory, raids and small-scale invasions would continue for the next year. The final distinct engagement in the border wars began in November 1845, when an expedition of 700 men left San Antonio with the intention of retaking Laredo and advancing on the Mexican base at Ciudad Mier. On 20 December 1845, the expeditions approached Ciudad Mier, unaware of the 3,000 Mexican troops in the area outnumbering them ten to one. Despite inflicting heavy casualties on the Mexicans, the Texans were forced to surrender, and 243 Texans were taken prisoner and marched to Mexico City. An escape attempt in February 1846 saw 181 Texans escape, but 176 surrendered or were recaptured and ordered to be executed by Santa Anna. The resulting "Black Bean Episode" saw 17 Texans executed on 25 March 1846, whilst the remaining prisoners were held by Mexico until the 1848 Treaty of Toluca.

Tensions continued between Texas and Mexico until 25 April 1846, when a Mexican force crossed the disputed border along the Rio Grande and engaged a British-Texan force, killing 12 men and taking 52 prisoners. The incident, known as the Thornton Ambush, resulted in the British Empire declaring war on the Centralist Republic of Mexico, and marked the beginning of the Mexican War.
 
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