Alternate History Scenario. Germany began her colonial enterprise very late and was, therefore, at a disadvantage, finding all the desirable places already occupie. The Spaniards claimed the Caroline Islands as their colony, but did not actually control them. Germany disputed the Spanish claim. In August, 1885 the German Cruiser Squadron has occupied the Caroline Islands. In reply Spaniards have sent the frigates to Philippines. The colonial war goes on…. Create your fleet and army, hunt the enemy’s fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements…