1991
In Europe and North America, the introduction of faster payment services called Credit Cards, sees people basking in a more firm and carefree manner. Though there are several checks and balances in place to ensure that the public cannot go overboard and bring themselves to economic ruin. Foremost amongst them the need for an minimum £20,000 in an account before taking a credit card out.
In Jerusalem, scientists continue to tanker away looking for new evidence as to where humanity came from, and to add to the gaping questions over the theory of evolution. Their progress is not hindered as one might expect, due to the King of Jerusalem being firmly in favour of what they are doing.
In Vienna, the Emperor takes firms up commitment to reducing the deficit-an after effect of an economic downturn during the eighties- and reduces spending on the armed forces, and funnels investment into education and the health sector.
1992
In Britannia, the King works hard to ensure that there is a proper pension scheme in place. This has come about due to the ageing population within the island kingdom. Worried that there will soon be a shortfall of proper working age people, the King slowly introduces schemes to encourage young people to get married and have families.
In India, religious fundamentalists oppose a motion by the Emperor to prevent the parading around of people and gods during celebrations. The Emperor overrules them and declares that in the hope of decency all celebrations should stop in public by 10 in the evening.
In Saudi Arabia, the King institutes a ban on any and all texts by the cleric Farhan Akhtar, stating that these texts do not truly represent Islam, nor the opinions of the Saudi State. Worryingly though 70% of Saudis including members of the Royal Family are firmly behind these texts.
1993
A horror classic, Witch is released. The movie is about a young boy who discovers the horrors of humanity in the way only a young boy. It strikes a chord with audiences across the world and earns roughly £50 million on its opening night.
In Thailand, the middle classes form the first unions known in the country. They form them to protect their financial interests against increased meddling from the state, though they continue to refuse allowing the working class any say in their own working interests.
In Kenya, the military stages a coup and overthrows the President of the Republic. This is the fifth time in twenty years that this has happened. Their targets are homosexuals, people who are not in their pockets, and journalists. A mass genocide begins.
1994
In a shock for most of the people within Britannic North America, the Royalists lose the elections and are replaced by the Constitutionalists, who favour more control on foreign affairs, and more say over proper economic policy. There are some who want the King to deny them their place in office, but the King allows them to come to power. Appointing Liam Greece as First Minister. His first act is to repeal the Police Law, and replacing it with the Search Law allowing the police the power to stop and search anyone they deem suspicious.
In Alaska, they welcome the chance to have their own legislative assembly, that only deals with the economy and jobs. The first minister is Yuri Alexander, a former businessman and trusted friend of the Tsar.
In Saudi Arabia, the King repeals his own ban, and allows Farhan Akhtar to return to Saudi Arabia, naming him chief cleric to the Royal Court.
1995
In Tempest v Bloomberg, it is confirmed that women have the right to have an abortion. This case filled the attention of most within Britannic North America. And it confirms a decision made in 1960, about the rights of women to have abortions. Liam Greece voices his disappointment but accepts the decision.
In Denmark, the King institutes new regulations handling how many units of alcohol a person can consume before they are deemed legally drunk. The unit stands at three. If anyone is found above this unit and driving or cycling they are imprisoned.
In Shanghai, the Emperor opens up a new steel factory, and promises that the economy will grow by the new millennium or he will abdicate.
1996
In Kenya the continued killing of journalists and the educated brings it to the attention of the colonial powers within the region. Those who managed to escape Kenya are begging Britannia, Spain and Portugal to get involved. All three are somewhat hesitant to get involved into a situation that to them does not concern them. however, they keep an eye on the situation.
In Lanka, the members of the nobility vote for a more representative form of assembly that would allow them to properly voice their concerns and their worries to the Emperor. The Emperor agrees to allow it to happen, on the stipulation that their representatives are from the higher echelons of society, he won’t have riff raff in his court.
In the Safavid Empire, the Shah finds himself once again facing a difficult economic situation mainly due to the declining power of the gas industry with European powers, who are moving to renewables. To combat this, he orders more production of computers and laptops as well as newer things such as wireless internet.
1997
In Kenya, the army falls to fighting itself, as different generals argue over the direction the country is going. The colonial powers watch and place bets as to who will emerge triumphant.
In China, the Emperor orders a review of economic performance, and finds that the economy has grown by 0.3 % since he made his speech two years ago. He panics.
In Japan, the Emperor finds the economy booming with figures showing a 5% increase for the economy.
1998
In Britannic North America, Liam Greece finds himself locked in a deadlock with the Congress over the budget and over instituting proper fiscal reform. This time the Royalists are in agreement with him, the system needs change, but the constitutionalists aren’t willing to allow it.
In Lothringia, the King meets with the chief bankers in the kingdom and discusses the new policies for bank regulation and bankers’ bonuses, reaching a consensus that satisfies the King.
In Russia, the boom in oil and in natural gas continues, against the Safavid Empire. and thus the people of Russia enjoy continued periods of high economic power, compared with their neighbours.
1999
A scare runs through the international community over a possible virus that could wipe millions of gigabytes of data from the hard drives of thousands of computers. The scare runs through until the end of the year, when it is proven to be nothing but a scam.
In Kenya, a new faction of the army led by General Odumbe emerges triumphant. They restore freedom of the press, and also ensure proper elections will be held next year. They are to serve as a stopgap until then.
In King Edward’s Land, the discovery of several new raw materials leads to a sharp incline in their fortunes, and increased profit margins.
2000
The new year sees the staunch conservative government led by Maurice Odumbe of relation to General Odumbe elected on 90% turnout. They institute austerity and implement severe cuts to everything.
In Britannic North America, the deadlock is broken by the King who commands them to pass the budget and implement reform. Cue the grumbling from constitutionalists.
In the city of angels, a pioneer of music and rock music in particular dies. His name Carlos Teveres, a man known for his soulful voice, and his magic fingers dies in his home at the age of seventy-five. A reminder that even gods can die.