Iron and Blood - Game Thread

UPDATE 20

The Continuing War on Communism

January 1, 1906

Map
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Quick Stats
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Alliances
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GM: Please review all stats and map details and PM me any corrections within 48 hours of this post.

Military Upgrades
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Combustion-Engine-Electric Submarines invented in Tawantisuyo



The Irish-American inventor John Philip Holland designed submarines that, for the first time, made use of internal combustion engines on the surface and electric battery power submerged. It also had a double hull, was powered by a Körting kerosene engine and armed with a single torpedo tube.

Navy Upgrades


Free upgrade for Tawantisuyo, all others pay 32 IC

Army Upgrades


Air Upgrades
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Coming Soon !!!


Commentary
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Global
The War on Communism, by L'Accord continued into its 6th year, despite massive forces trying to defeat the U.S.S.R. (More details later)

The Olympics were another success, with Siam coming out as to top medals takers, but it was close competition. As more events get added, the more exciting it will become.

Europe
The U.S.S.R. has lost virtually all of its territories and is now left with just one province. It has sunk its fleets and ocean liners into the harbours and hoped to deter invasions that way.

Meanwhile, Greece has had another civil war, perhaps stoked by outside nations and on top of that its two kings have been assassinated, leading to further turmoil.

Bosnia seemed to be able to shake off collapse, and the caretaker government is hanging longer than expected.

North America
Not much to report here currently.

South America
Not much to report here currently.

Africa
The second scramble for Africa's assets were launched, over Saoirse's original holdings. Canada got hold of the Gold Coast and has retained it as a Jewish state. Guinea was devided between Texas and France, Cameroon was divided between Swaziland and Gran Columbia and Gabon was shared between Swaziland and Australia. Only Nigeria was taken whole by Swaziland. It looks as if their will be a lot of discussion over what to do with these divided provinces.

Asia
Not much to report here currently.

Oceania
Not much to report here currently.

GM: Each new city named in CAPS and BOLD in national commentaries will get 10 extra cultural points. This rule will continue as I add more cities to the map.

Battles
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The War on Communism by L'Accord

This was a co-ordinated attack led by France, Swaziland and Medina and supported by its vassals Spain and Greece.

The first phase was the clean-up of Swaziland objectives. The first of these was Sevastopol with an amphibous landing by Greece, which had come through the Bosporus Strait.



When the troops entered the city they found the factories had been stripped and then set alight.

Next up was the clean-up of Poland, which Swaziland was able to do their own.



Again then the troops entered the city, the factories were again stripped and then set alight.

The final phase of the Swaziland Objectives clean-up was Livonia



The usual story was played out here as well. The factories were stripped and then set alight.

Meanwhile, Medina and France was also cleaning up Kazakhstan.





It would seem that U.S.S.R. was actioning a scorched earth policy because the same as the other provinces was found here.

Spains plan for the invasion of Siberia was very well thought out and France eagerly supported it as if it was successful, it would get administration of the province.



While the Spanish were technically inferior with the support of France the battle would be easily decided.



What the troops found was a continuation of the "scorched earth policy" here as well.

With the last of the U.S.S.R. provinces secured, the assault on Russia could begin. And 3 nations would take part in the final assault assured that they would be able to defeat the communists, with their superior numbers.





But is was not to be. The Soviets having stripped their factories for supplies and then set them alight had been able to put up strong fight and were able to retain all their province.

The U.S.S.R. lives to fight another day!!!

Events
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Scientific Events

Caterpillar Tracks invented in Texas



Caterpillar tracks are a system of vehicle propulsion in which modular metal plates linked into a continuous band are driven by two or more wheels. The large surface area of the tracks distributes the weight of the vehicle better than steel or rubber tires on an equivalent vehicle, enabling a continuous tracked vehicle to traverse soft ground with less likelihood of becoming stuck due to sinking. The prominent treads of the metal plates are both hard-wearing and damage resistant, especially in comparison to rubber tires. The aggressive treads of the tracks provide good traction in soft surfaces but can damage paved surfaces. Special tracks that incorporate rubber pads can be installed for use on paved surfaces to prevent the damage that can be caused by all metal tracks.

  • Option 1: Exploit the technology - gain 5 factories in Texas (available this turn, if not at limit)
  • Option 2: Continue to invest researching further - gain 20 science IC
  • Option 3: Spread the knowledge to the wider world - gain 100 cultural points.

Henri Poincaré discovers the Poincaré sphere, leading him to formulate the Poincaré conjecture in Gran Columbia




In mathematics, the Poincaré conjecture is a theorem about the characterization of the three-dimensional sphere (3-sphere), which is the hypersphere that bounds the unit ball in four-dimensional space. The conjecture states:

Every simply connected, closed 3-manifold is homeomorphic to the 3-sphere.

  • Option 1: Exploit the advantage - gain a one-off 10 IC (available this turn)
  • Option 2: Continue to invest researching further - gain 20 science IC
  • Option 3: Spread the knowledge to the wider world - gain 100 cultural points.

Epinephrine first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz in Australia



Epinephrine (also known as adrenaline) is a hormone and a neurotransmitter. It increases heart rate, constricts blood vessels, dilates air passages and participates in the fight-or-flight response of the sympathetic nervous system.[2] Chemically, epinephrine is a catecholamine, a monoamine produced only by the adrenal glands from the amino acids phenylalanine and tyrosine.

  • Option 1: Improve urban lives - gain 1-2 cities in ...
  • Option 2: Continue to invest researching further - gain 20 science IC
  • Option 3: Spread the knowledge to the wider world - gain 100 cultural points.

Vacuum tube invented by John Ambrose Fleming France



In electronics, a vacuum tube, electron tube (in North America), or thermionic valve (elsewhere, especially in Britain), reduced to simply "tube" or "valve" in everyday parlance, is a device that relies on the flow of electric current through a vacuum. Vacuum tubes may be used for rectification, amplification, switching, or similar processing or creation of electrical signals. Vacuum tubes rely on thermionic emission of electrons from a hot filament or cathode, that then travel through a vacuum toward the anode (commonly called the plate), which is held at a positive voltage relative to the cathode. Additional electrodes interposed between the cathode and anode can alter the current, giving the tube the ability to amplify and switch.

  • Option 1: Exploit the technology - gain 5 factories in Idle-Ural (available this turn)
  • Option 2: Continue to invest researching further - gain 20 science IC
  • Option 3: Spread the knowledge to the wider world - gain 100 cultural points.

Nettie Stevens and Edmund Beecher Wilson independently describe the XY sex-determination system in Librulstan



The XY sex-determination system is the sex-determination system found in humans, most other mammals, some insects (Drosophila) and some plants (Ginkgo). In this system, females have two of the same kind of sex chromosome (XX), and are called the homogametic sex. Males have two distinct sex chromosomes (XY), and are called the heterogametic sex. However, an opposite scheme is found in birds.

  • Option 1: Exploit the advantage - gain a one-off 10 IC (available this turn)
  • Option 2: Continue to invest researching further - gain 20 science IC
  • Option 3: Spread the knowledge to the wider world - gain 100 cultural points.

Albert Einstein publishes his four Annus Mirabilis papers in Switzerland



In particular, he formulates the theory of special relativity and states the law of mass-energy conservation: E = mc². He also explains the photoelectric effect by quantization and mathematically analyzes Brownian motion.

  • Option 1: Exploit the advantage - gain a one-off 10 IC (available this turn)
  • Option 2: Continue to invest researching further - gain 20 science IC
  • Option 3: Spread the knowledge to the wider world - gain 100 cultural points.

Alfred Buchi files a patent for the turbocharger in Australia



A turbocharger, or turbo (colloquialism), is a centrifugal compressor powered by a turbine which is driven by an engine's exhaust gases. Its benefit lies with the compressor increasing the pressure of air entering the engine (forced induction) thus resulting in greater performance (for either, or both, power & efficiency). They are popularly used with internal combustion engines (e.g. four-stroke engines like Otto cycles and Diesel cycles).

  • Option 1: Exploit the technology - gain 5 factories in Indonesia (available this turn)
  • Option 2: Continue to invest researching further - gain 20 science IC
  • Option 3: Spread the knowledge to the wider world - gain 100 cultural points.

Alfred Einhorn introduces novocaine in Texas



Procaine is a local anesthetic drug of the amino ester group. It is used primarily to reduce the pain of intramuscular injection of penicillin, and it was also used in dentistry. Owing to the ubiquity of the trade name Novocain, in some regions procaine is referred to generically as novocaine. It acts mainly by being a sodium channel blocker.

  • Option 1: Improve urban lives - gain 1-2 cities in the Carribean
  • Option 2: Continue to invest researching further - gain 20 science IC
  • Option 3: Spread the knowledge to the wider world - gain 100 cultural points.

Cultural Events

The stage play Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up premieres in Greece



Peter Pan is a character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie (1860–1937). A mischievous boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with mermaids, Indians, fairies, pirates, and (from time to time) meeting ordinary children from the world outside. In addition to two distinct works by Barrie, the character has been featured in a variety of media and merchandise, both adapting and expanding on Barrie's works.

  • Option 1: Exploit the advantage - gain a one-off 10 IC (available this turn)
  • Option 2: Spread the knowledge to the wider world - gain 100 cultural points.

The play The Scarlet Pimpernel opens at the New Theatre in France



The Scarlet Pimpernel is a classic play and adventure novel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy, set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution.

  • Option 1: Exploit the advantage - gain a one-off 10 IC (available this turn)
  • Option 2: Spread the knowledge to the wider world - gain 100 cultural points.

Random Events
Random event locations are determined by your level of culture. The more Cultural points you have the more chance of a random event.

California

Herds of wild animals have migrated in to California

Immediate Effect: Excellent, our hunters will be overjoyed! - 25% chance of a stability increase

Canada

Researchers are rumored to have made a technological breakthrough, rapidly advancing their progress.

Immediate Effect: Good job, knowledge is power! - Gain 50 IC science

Chemists have developed an advanced refinement process for motor oil.

  • Option 1: Authorize the selling of the improved motor oil on the open market - Gain a one-off bonus of 40 IC
  • Option 2: Fund upgrades to our army's vehicle fleet to make use of the new formula - build up to 10 armies for 1 IC each

C.S.A.

A joyous marriage in your national tradition has forged new bonds between Canada and C.S.A. peoples, who both adore the new couple and are pleased with the behavior of the inlaws from the other nation.

  • Option 1: Send well wishes and a token wedding gift - spend 5 IC
  • Option 2: Send hearty congratulations and a generous wedding gift - spend 10 IC, plus a 25% chance of stability increase
  • Option 3: Announce a national celebration, send an outlandish wedding gift and donate generously to religious organizations in the name of the newlyweds - spend 20 IC, plus a 50% chance of a stability increase

Ethiopia

Inspired by books telling stories about the culture of Ethiopia, immigrants are flowing to the cities!

Immediate Effect: We are pleased at their new choice of residence - Gain new city (if under 9 cities)

France

A volcanic eruption in Iceland has devastated the countryside. Fortunately, the city itself was spared.



  • Option 1: Send what aid we can to the survivors. Be thankful that the city itself was not struck - spend 20 IC
  • Option 2: Suffer loss of production near the eruption - lose 5 factories

Germany

Industrious citizens are building infrastructure in the province of Scandinavia.

  • Option 1: Defense is a priority, let them construct an up to 10 armies for 1 IC instead 2 IC
  • Option 2: We should build warehouses to store food, gain 1 additional city in province (if under 9 cities)
  • Option 3: Have them focus on factories. Gain 5 more factories (if not at maximum allowed)
  • Option 4: Have them expand our power grid. Allow province to become a core even if can not normally be one.
  • Option 5: We don't need any new infrastructure, so have them build private homes. Gain 50% chance increase in stability

Discoveries made have boosted progress on their current research project.

Immediate Effect: Good job, knowledge is power! - Gain 25 IC science

Greece

Electrical gadgets are manufactured in Greece , are selling in record numbers.

Immediate Effect: Gain a one-off bonus of 20 IC

Librulstan

Your cultural advisors believe that your nation could benefit from city-based sports franchises if you built enough stadiums to support national sports leagues. Each major city would require its own facility in which its teams could play. To complete this quest, you must build stadiums in your all cities. You will fail this quest if a rival nations places orders first. You need to spend 1 IC per city controlled

  • Option 1: Use the leagues to make your people happy - plus 50% increase in stability chance
  • Option 2: Leverage these sports leagues in to a cultural tradition - Gain 100 cultural points
  • Option 3: Organize large-scale periodic sporting events in the name of the founder - spend a further 10 IC and gain 200 cultural points

Vermin got in to the granaries in Yukon. All the food stored there was ruined.

  • Option 1: That sounds like bad news, but what can we do? Nothing - lose 1 city
  • Option 2: Pay to have the lost grain replaced - spend 20 IC

Sheep in Yukon have produced unusually high quality wool. Profits from coat sales are up.

Immediate Effect: The coats will fetch a fine price on the markets - gain a one-off bonus of 10 IC

Economists have developed advanced economic theory pertaining to inflation costs.

Immediate Effect: Let the free market make use of these techniques - gain a one-off bonus of 10 IC

Inspired missionaries from Yukon have greatly expanded the influence of their religion!

  • Option 1: We are unable to assist at this time.
  • Option 2: We can afford a small donation - spend 5 IC and 25% chance of a stability increase.
  • Option 3: We are pleased to provide any assistance they may require! - spend 10 IC and 50% chance of a stability increase.

Southern Han

A Boxer from Japan has become a local hero and an inspiration.

  • Option 1: No one survives forever. Cash in on the phenomenon before he meets the inevitable end - gain a one-off bonus of 10 IC
  • Option 2: Arrange for him to be matched against easy opponents and see that his legend increases - spend 5 IC and 25% chance of a stability increase.

Spanish Yakutsk

Discoveries made have boosted progress on their current research project.

Immediate Effect: Good job, knowledge is power! - Gain 25 IC science

A renowned playwright from Spanish Yakutsk is attracting patrons and fans from far and wide.

  • Option 1: The theatre patronage will enhance city revenue - gain a one-off bonus of 10 IC
  • Option 2: We could double the cultural value of the theatre by officially sanctioning this artist's works - spend 5 IC and 25% chance of a stability increase.

Turkey

The Market in Istanbul has become renowned as a worldwide center of dealings in global currency. This is bolstering profits.

Immediate Effect: These dealings in foreign currency increase the Market's profitability? That is welcome news - gain a one-off bonus of 10 IC

U.S.S.R.

A gold rush has begun in the province of Russia. Fortune seekers from across the world travel there in hopes of getting rich quickly.

  • Option 1: Small amounts of gold panned from streams have sparked a gold rush to the area by immigrants looking to strike it rich - a one-off bonus of 40 IC
  • Option 2: Prospectors have successfully mined newly discovered veins of gold near %s2_city. The news has produced a gold rush. Gold Resource in Province, plus a one-off bonus of 20 IC
  • Option 3: When the boom passes, many of the immigrants will settle down. Fund efforts to motivate more of the gold seekers to settle down when the rush ends - Gold Resource in Province, plus 1 new city (if under 7 cities)

A General from Russia has made a generous contribution to his community

  • Option 1: We have no need of his services. Ask him instead to donate his money to the state - gain a one-off 10 IC
  • Option 2: Excellent! Have him train army units for us - Gain up to 10 armies for only 1 IC each
  • Option 3: Superb! Have all our military recruits in that province undergo a training regimen at the new academy - Gain up to 30 armies for 1.5 IC each (even increments only)

Xi'an

Discovery of naturally occurring glass globules has been ignored by Tartary leadership and will pass in to the dustbin of history.

  • Option 1: Why is this important? Do not bother me with petty details
  • Option 2: Commit our government to unlocking the secrets of this mystery - Spend 20 IC on Science - Gain Uranium Resource

Friendly locals have granted sanctuary to wounded soldiers, from military exercises.

Immediate Effect: This assistance should help our unit recover its strength - gain 1 free Army


GM: Please ensure you clearly state in the orders what option you are taking. Events with immediate effects are included in the quickstats, and do not need to be chosen.

NOTE: There have been a few minor changes to the rules so it is worth reading again. Most notably Espionage rules and Vassalage.
http://forums.civfanatics.com/group.php?do=discuss&group=&discussionid=2600
 
Well, I seem to be an event-magnet this turn! :lol:

More to come later, but for now:

-Sports Franchises- spend 31 IC to build a stadium in all 31 of my cities
-Option 3: Organize large-scale periodic sporting events in the name of the founder - 10 IC
-Vermin: Option 2: Spend 20 IC to have the grain replaced
-Missionaries: Option 3: We are pleased to provide any assistance they may require! - spend 10 IC and 50% chance of a stability increase.
 
Tawantinsuyo
Income: 81
To Swaziland for the Purchase of Brazil: 81


More later.
 
Personally I am surprised Kiwitt let you get away with a 500% supply bonus. :lol:
 
Personally I would punish your terrible British spelling of math. :p

Yes he did.
 
OM: Please use this thread for discussing OOC things.

Also, bad France and USSR! :nono:
 
Hold on.

What happens if someone has 10 armies, but supplies them with, say, 400 IC?
 
King Hermino is glad that his well-planned attack of Siberia went well and would like to congratulate his french coleague Louis Bonaparte.
 
GM: Updated Espionage rules have now been put into effect - (see details here)

Also the stats are a bit off for disputed provinces .... will post an update soon.
 
OOC: Libya has already maxed out in factories. You need more cities. It's 10 per regular city and 20 for the capitol. You have 5 cities and a capitol, so your max is 70.
 
OM: Please use this thread if you want to nominate your city for the 1916 Olympics.
 
Australia

Income: 255

18 IC: Factories in Indonesia
8 IC: 4 more armies
32 IC: The Submarine upgrade
88 IC: Supplies
109 IC-Espionage

Adrenaline: Option 1: Cities to be in Indonesia
Turbocharger: Option 2: Extra Science
 
GM: Updated Stats posted.

Australia has 255 not 246
 
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