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Creating an Industrial Empire in 19th Century Parallel World

In a tragic accident, mechanical engineer Poul Nielsen and his best friend, civil engineer Jonathan Axelsen, are killed when a truck crashes into the coffee shop where they were hanging out. Suddenly, they find themselves transmigrated to a parallel world in the late 19th-century country of Avalonia. In this world, they'll need to work tirelessly to earn enough pennies to survive. But they won't settle for just getting by - they want to become the Edison, the Chrysler, the Rockefeller, the Carnegie, the Ford, and the Westinghouse of this new world. In a world without electricity, Poul and Jonathan decide to start an electric power distribution company. But that's not enough - they also want to build appliances and motors to make their business profitable. They see the opportunity to revolutionize ground transportation, and they start an automotive manufacturing company. They tackle huge infrastructure projects such as metro stations, skyscrapers, bridges, tunnels, and dams by starting their own civil engineering firm. They even invest in the arms manufacturing industry. But the road to success won't be easy. Fierce competition awaits them, as robber barons are willing to do everything to crush their competitors. Predator against predator, and government intervention. Poul and Jonathan must use all their engineering expertise and business acumen to navigate this treacherous landscape. Join Poul and Jonathan on their journey to become the wealthiest men in the world in a parallel universe where anything is possible.

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Looking Good to the Industrialist Duo

On a cold February day in Newport News, Virginia, Poul and Jonathan found themselves at the naval shipyard for the keel-laying ceremony of the USS Washington, the battleship commissioned by the United States Navy.

Joined by government officials, military personnel, and workers, the ceremony commenced with the national anthem. President Cleveland, in attendance, to officiate the event, praised the collaboration between the Axelsen & Nielsen Shipbuilding Company and the U.S. Navy, recognizing the significance of this project.

"Now, let us hear from the company that will be overseeing the construction of the battleship Washington. Founder of the Axelsen & Nielsen Corporation, Mr. Poul Nielsen." 

A round of applause was offered as President Cleveland introduced Poul Nielsen. Poul stepped up to the podium. He looked out at the assembled audience, a sea of faces filled with anticipation.