Weltpolitik and Realpolitik (WaR) - Game Thread

The Nationalists wish to point out that France still controls Nice, Savoy, and Corsica. This is more than enough just cause for war. In addition, they have humiliated us over Tunis.

We strongly are against war in the mainland.

Overseas is better.

Robert Can't said:

Carlotta D'Poggio makes her position on war clear: We should limit our territorial ambitions to the colonies. War in Europe would be devastating to the cultures of our nations and our reputation. It is our duty to bring order, culture and civilization to the darkness of Africa so let us make that our priority.

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Teodoro Trevisan agrees; we must look to the east and the south, not to the west and the north.

Colonial Development would like to invest in influence of Hurdiyo.

50% into Milan, other 50% into shipping.

If things are going this way:
-Cipriano uses Espionage to destroy enemy influence in Taranto
-Eugenio targets Caligari for Influence lost
-Invest in taking Caligari with Eugenio becoming Governor
-Any cities I control invest exclusively in land armaments.
-Habit of raising conscripts from Taranto. General rule is that I raise as many as I can replentish within five turns or one conscript (whichever is more), wait for recovery, and repeat. If I take Caligari, follow the same habit.

Orders due in 24 hours.

As a preview, let's say things are likely to get interesting.

Continue investing in the military defence of Asmara, and appoint Andrea di Napoli as governor.

Orders needed from:

Mosher
Robert Can't

Just little under 11 hours to go!

===State of the Kingdom V: Issued New Years’ Day, 1900 (Covers 1898 and 1899)===

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I'm going to have to drop this, sorry. I've lost interest and things have been busy with me lately.

War Cabinet Meeting II: Hispano-Italian War

Greetings gentlemen. As you know, Italy is currently facing a crisis with the Spanish, who have outright invaded Italy, fortunately with few troops. The Spanish have always, alongside France and Austria, threatened Italy and tried to beat it into submission. It is apparent their national pride is suffering from their continuing defeats in the Philippines, and so they have figured we would be easy pickings.

His Majesty Umberto I feels we must show the Spanish how wrong they are. We cannot forgive this act of aggression, especially when it allows our imperial objectives to be justified as being in self-defense. His Majesty’s agents have already taken control of local military production as part of national mobilization, but he still knows how important the support of L’oligarchia is. The War Ministry has drawn up three objectives:



1. The defeat of the Spanish fleet in the Mediterranean. Our battleships and torpedo boats have broken off from the siege of Barcelona to sink the Spanish vessels in the area. Once they are beaten, ships will take up posts outside Cartagena to block the flow of new vessels into the Mediterranean; as it stands the Turks and Balkans are blocking most of the path for us. If we can neutralize Spain’s ability to transport troops across the Central Mediterranean, we can focus all our efforts on retribution.



2. The seizure of Catalonia. His Majesty feels it is imperative we at least take Barcelona, though taking Cartagena would secure our position even further by removing all Spanish shipyards from the Mediterranean.



3. Acquisition of Spanish Morocco. While Spanish Equatorial Africa is too small and remote to be of use to us, Spanish Morocco is close enough to Europe that we would be able to reliably defend and administer it. The King expects moderately high casualties if we strike now, but our elite Bersaglieri troops are poised to attack a moment’s notice. All troops in Africa are due to converge on this position.

That’s the plan. Now, there’s the issue of who shall command these forces. The King hereby extends an offer to all the great factions to put forth brave admirals and generals to fight for the glory of Italy. While there is a small chance these individuals will die in the noblest of fashions – in the heat of battle – the ability to bring glory unto their families and ideologies cannot be understated. This is a new Italian war of independence, as we show the world that despite our small stature, we are not so easily subjugated.

Quitting the game. You're completely ignoring us.

How so?

Spain declared war on Italy, rather than the other way around. Troops were being regularly deployed to East Africa prior to Spain getting greedy.

Almost all cities are at full industrial capacity, so since there was consensus to go to war, I mobilized the economy, since that allows faster recruitment of troops.

Alright then. Fine. I'm still a little grumbly that the government has taken control of production, though.

EDIT: The Nationalists, of course, nominate our fine Martino Donati and Leonezo De Vetis. De Vetis is worthy to lead an infantry unit into battle, whilst Donati is good enough for command.

For our battle plan, we advocate attacking and taking the Canary Islands and Spanish Morroco only. We Italians were once opressed, but we should only wish for what is ours. We shall not become the opressors.

If one really wished to choose between building artillery, Infantry, Cavalry or naval vessels I suppose that'd be fine. There's just greatly reduced options during Mobilization as only military units can be built. Mobilization is quite lucrative at this point as so much of our territory is highly-productive; the extra shield per worked tile is incredibly powerful accordingly. Viva la militarism!

Orders due in 48 hours.

The Trevisan family does not nominate anybody to be a general, but instead invests large sums of money in wartime industries to help boost the war effort.

Invest 150 into Milan and the rest into finance.

You should have consulted L'Oligarchia before beginning a mobolisation effort. As it is, we build infantry exclusively. Our money goes into the Education budget.

The Government felt there was not much left in terms of civilian production (except for Taranto, which was building troops instead of improvements), and so reasoned mobilization would be the most beneficial option in light of an upcoming conflict. Regardless, the Government will consult L'Oligarchia on the matter in the future.