Yes it's yet another timeline from that Charles guy. This one I figured I will do a little differently than my last ones; instead of telling you the POD, I will have you figure it out yourselves like a little guessing game. So sit back, relax, put your historical thinking caps on and enjoy, "A Change in Plans."
September 17, 1539
Holy Roman Emperor Charles V is sitting on his throne at his palace in Granada reading a book when all of a sudden an imperial messenger rushes up toward him.
Messenger: Your Imperial Majesty! A special guest wishes to speak with you immediately! This is an urgent matter.
Charles: Who can this be? I was just getting to the good part!
The messenger fetches the guest to reveal that he's Victor Gonzalez, the governor of Spanish territory in North Africa.
Charles: Don Victor, my old friend! What makes you travel this far to my palace? Aren't you supposed to be commanding my troops in a war down south?
Victor: Well Your Majesty, I came here to tell you that the war is over. It has been for months now.
Charles: Victor, please tell me it's good news.
Victor: Well, I'm pleased to tell Your Imperial Majesty that our forces caught up to Emperor Askia Isma'il. He surrendered in Gao after the Imperial Army surrounded the capital city. He is now in exile. This means the Songhai Empire ceases to exist.
Charles: So you're saying he just gave up like that! The entire Songhai Empire is MINE?!
Victor: Congratulations, your majesty for acquiring the entire land and especially, all that gold.
Charles: Don Victor! That's great news! I only expected a decent amount of land from this campaign but the whole empire!? I'm out of words!
Victor: It appears our military has gotten incredibly stronger since...since...
Charles: ...the Translocation.
Victor: Precisely! Fourteen years back I was calling you a fool for making that move but now you have turned into a hero! You can make a mountain with all that Songhai gold!
Charles: I totally agree with you Don Victor. Eight years ago I invaded Morocco with just the slightest hope, now I control almost the entire west portion of the continent of Africa!
Victor: Yes your majesty. Your past couple of African campaigns have proved to be huge successes. There is just one minor problem. One person especially is feeling more threatened that you have obtained this large territory.
Charles: Oh no, Victor. It must be--
Victor and Charles: Suleiman!
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What does this mean for Charles, Spain and the Ottomans? Find out tomorrow! Also please see if you can guess the POD! I'll give you a hint, it's not the Spanish invading Africa (come on! You think I would make it that obvious?
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September 17, 1539
Holy Roman Emperor Charles V is sitting on his throne at his palace in Granada reading a book when all of a sudden an imperial messenger rushes up toward him.
Messenger: Your Imperial Majesty! A special guest wishes to speak with you immediately! This is an urgent matter.
Charles: Who can this be? I was just getting to the good part!
The messenger fetches the guest to reveal that he's Victor Gonzalez, the governor of Spanish territory in North Africa.
Charles: Don Victor, my old friend! What makes you travel this far to my palace? Aren't you supposed to be commanding my troops in a war down south?
Victor: Well Your Majesty, I came here to tell you that the war is over. It has been for months now.
Charles: Victor, please tell me it's good news.
Victor: Well, I'm pleased to tell Your Imperial Majesty that our forces caught up to Emperor Askia Isma'il. He surrendered in Gao after the Imperial Army surrounded the capital city. He is now in exile. This means the Songhai Empire ceases to exist.
Charles: So you're saying he just gave up like that! The entire Songhai Empire is MINE?!
Victor: Congratulations, your majesty for acquiring the entire land and especially, all that gold.
Charles: Don Victor! That's great news! I only expected a decent amount of land from this campaign but the whole empire!? I'm out of words!
Victor: It appears our military has gotten incredibly stronger since...since...
Charles: ...the Translocation.
Victor: Precisely! Fourteen years back I was calling you a fool for making that move but now you have turned into a hero! You can make a mountain with all that Songhai gold!
Charles: I totally agree with you Don Victor. Eight years ago I invaded Morocco with just the slightest hope, now I control almost the entire west portion of the continent of Africa!
Victor: Yes your majesty. Your past couple of African campaigns have proved to be huge successes. There is just one minor problem. One person especially is feeling more threatened that you have obtained this large territory.
Charles: Oh no, Victor. It must be--
Victor and Charles: Suleiman!
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What does this mean for Charles, Spain and the Ottomans? Find out tomorrow! Also please see if you can guess the POD! I'll give you a hint, it's not the Spanish invading Africa (come on! You think I would make it that obvious?