Amsterdam, a cultural, economic and political capital, populated by the dutch, an independant people who are united by the fact that if they weren't they would get overrun by the Spanish or French or anyone else,
A Republic rules the Dutch, giving much power to the people and less to an individual person.
Trade is a driving force in the Dutch power, and it is prudent that more trade is secured.
Technological developments will decide the fate of the Dutch and with nearby weaker countries it may be perogative to invade and secure their universaties to give them the leading edge against other countries, for now research of new bayonets will be conducted.
Ceylon serves as our base of operations in the East, with a small fleet, able to support the VOC and patrol the waters off the Island.
Further East lies, so far, the only trade outpost controlled by the Dutch, an important facet of the Dutch and must be protected.
In the Caribbean we hold two colonies, as well as a fleet, though the trade lanes coming from here are constantly threatened by the pirate havens and it may be prudent to begin a military campaign against the pirates in the area..
For now we wait and conduct construction and infanstructure improvements across all our held lands, including mines in the colonies. Ceylon will work to make sure our trade outpost is secure while our ports at home will work on getting a second trade fleet ready.
In America we will begin preperations to fight piracy as well as work to rout any pirate fleets possible in order to secure more ships.