UKNES IV: Turkey

Background:
Turkey was created in 1923 from the Turkish remnants of the Ottoman Empire. Soon thereafter the country instituted secular laws to replace traditional religious fiats. In 1945 Turkey joined the UN and in 1952 it became a member of NATO. Turkey occupied the northern portion of Cyprus in 1974 to prevent a Greek takeover of the island; relations between the two countries remain strained. Periodic military offensives against Kurdish separatists have dislocated part of the population in southeast Turkey and have drawn international condemnation.

Population: 66,493,970 (July 2001 est.)

Economy: 11C per month, 0C banked

Military Capabilities: 8 Infantry Divisions
3 Armor Divisions
1 S-70 Submarine

Military Postions: 2 Infantry Divisions in Georgia
5 Infantry Division defending Turkey
1 Infantry Division in Armenia
1 Infantry Division in Azerbaijan
3 Armor Divisions in Turkey
1 S-70 Submarine in the Med. Sea

Nuclear Capabilities: None

Government Type: Republican Parliamentary Democracy

Chief Of State: President Nurettin Ekici

Head Of Government: Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit

Foreign Policy: Protect and defend Turkish citizens and the interests of Turkey

Diplomatic Agreements: NAP w/ UAE

International Disputes: Disputes w/ Greece over Cyprus; War w/ Iran over territory

Unique Units:
M-60 Turkish Tank (Patented)
Good Attack
Poor Defence (Defence upgrades to good if supported by Infantry)
Moves 1 Country per turn
Costs 5C

S-70 Submarine (Patented)
Replaces the attack submarine.
Good Attack (Carries Tomahawks in addition to its usual Harpoons and torpedoes.)
Good Defence
Costs 3C

2002 August - Turn 1:
- Build Infantry Division for 3C
- Bank extra 2C

2002 September - Turn 2:
7C To Spend
- Build 2 Infantry Divisions 6C
- Bank extra 1C

2002 October - Turn 3:
8C To Spend
- Build 2 Infantry Divisions 6C
- Bank extra 2C

2002 November - Turn 4:
11C To Spend
- Build 1 Armor Division 7C
- Build 1 Infantry Division 3c
- Bank extra 1C

2002 December - Turn 5:
12C To Spend
- Build 2 Infantry Divisions
- Bank extra 6C

2003 January - Turn 6:
17C To Spend
- Build S-70 Submarine 3C
- Build 2 Armor Divisions 14C

2003 February - Turn 7:
11C To Spend
- Build 1 Armor Division 7C
- Build 1 Infantry Division 3C
- Bank extra 1C

2003 March - Turn 8:
12C To Spend
- Build 1 Armor Division 7C
- Build 1 Close Air Support Squadron 5C

2003 April - Turn 9:
11C To Spend
- Build 1 Armor Division 7C
- Build 1 Infantry Division 3C
- Bank extra 1C

2003 May - Turn 10:
12C To Spend
- Build 1 Armor Division
- Build 1 Infantry Division 3C
- Bank extra 2C

2003 June - Turn 11:
13C To Spend
- Build 1 Armor Division 7C
- Build 2 Infantry Divisions 6C

due to international critisism of the USA's 'harsh' reaction to Syrias words, the comment that was here is officialy retracted

This wasn't very nice from you to say it... USA (stupid democracy)
he is only writen it as history (I belive) and syria have reasons for writing this...

Looking good Dexter.

As for Syria, knowing Toasty he's just looking to make the game interesting.

Nemesis

Turkey Declares War On Georgia
Extract From 'The Times'

Turkish Infantry entered Georgia today after Turkish President Nurettin Ekici declared war upon the former Soviet Republic.
The President said the Invasion was in retaliation for terrorist actions from Georgian terrorist groups. The President said that the Georgian government had failed to comply with Turkish requests to let a team of anti-terrorist personel enter Georgia to help break up the terrorist network.
The President says that Turkish troops will not leave Georgia until their requests have been carried out...

Georgia Surrenders
Extract from 'The Istanbul Post'

After bitter and bloody house-to-house fighting Turkish troops from the 1st and 2nd Infantry Divisions defeated the Georgian defenders. The corrupt and unstable Georgian government has been over-thrown and General Hakan Memit of the 1st Infantry Division has been made temporary Governor of Georgia.
The fighting broke out at around 5:00am in the morning when Turkish troops entered the capital of T'Bilisi. Georgian defence forces were finally forced to surrender at 6:00pm the next day after heavy losses on both sides.
Turkish troops are expected to remain in the country for another few months to attempt to break up the terrorist groups which forced to the invasion of Georgia.
President Eduard Amvrosiyevich Shevardnadze of Georgia has been arrested and is currently being held in T'Bilisa awaiting to be expelled from the country.

Turkey - Armenia Relations Crumble
Extract from 'The Times'
Recent talks between Turkey and Armenia concerning the return of land to Azerbaijan have stalled in recent weeks leading to increased military presence along the Turkish - Armenian border.
Current reports from Istanbul seem to be pointing towards a military invasion of Armenia in the near future...

Background: Georgia was absorbed into the Russian Empire in the 19th century. Independent for three years (1918-1921) following the Russian revolution, it was forcibly incorporated into the USSR until the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991. Russian troops remain garrisoned at four military bases and as peacekeepers in the separatist regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia (but are scheduled to withdraw from two of the bases by July 2001). Despite a badly degraded transportation network - brought on by ethnic conflict, criminal activities, and fuel shortages - the country continues to move toward a market economy and greater integration with Western institutions. Although following a recent dispute with Turkey has since been taken into Turkish control as of August 2002.

Credits Per Turn: 2C

Garrison: 2 Turkish Infantry Units

Turkish Troops Move Into Armenia
Extract from 'The Istanbul Post'

Turkish troops crossed the border into Armenia today in what the President called 'an act of defence'. The movements come just weeks after talks between Turkey and Armenia, concerning the return of land to Azerbaijan, collapsed.
President Ekici declared war on Armenia to 'protect the interests of Turkish Muslims living in Azerbaijan'. Armenia and Azerbaijan have been at an uneasy cease-fire for months although recent troubles on their borders looked set to end the agreement...

Background: An Orthodox Christian country, Armenia was incorporated into Russia in 1828 and the USSR in 1920. Armenian leaders remain preoccupied by the long conflict with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh, a primarily Armenian-populated exclave, assigned to Soviet Azerbaijan in the 1920s by Moscow. Armenia and Azerbaijan began fighting over the exclave in 1988; the struggle escalated after both countries attained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. By May 1994, when a cease-fire took hold, Armenian forces held not only Nagorno-Karabakh but also a significant portion of Azerbaijan proper. The economies of both sides have been hurt by their inability to make substantial progress toward a peaceful resolution. In September of 2002 the country was taken into administration by the Turkish government after failing to reach an agreement on the return of lands to Azerbaijan.

Credits Per Turn: 2C

Garrison: 1 Infantry Division

Good god lol, I thought Roddy was losing his mind when he said he was finding it hard to distinguish between real headlines and the game's headlines.

But now I know what he means, I was reading the thing on Armenia, which I know came from the CIA, and where you've tacked that bit on about being taken into administration by the Turkish government I was shocked lol!

Then I realised what you'd done. Very well written Dexter!

Nemesis

Originally posted by uknemesis
Good god lol, I thought Roddy was losing his mind when he said he was finding it hard to distinguish between real headlines and the game's headlines.

But now I know what he means, I was reading the thing on Armenia, which I know came from the CIA, and where you've tacked that bit on about being taken into administration by the Turkish government I was shocked lol!

Then I realised what you'd done. Very well written Dexter!

Nemesis

Click to expand...

Thanks, I thought I'd add the little bits at the bottom because they help keep people up-to-date with whats happening. It also makes things feel a bit more realistic

Turkish Troops To Protect Azerbaijan
Extract from 'turkishpress.com'

Turkish Tank Column heading for Azerbaijan
The Turkish Prime Minister today gave the go-ahead for Turkish Troops to enter the war-torn country of Azerbaijan.
The move is an attempt to bring peace to the country following years of civil unrest and wars with neighbouring countries. The word around Ankara though is pointing out the move might be in retaliation for the recent happenings in Russia. Following the death of the Russian President, Russia has since slipped back into communist control...

Background: Azerbaijan - a nation of Turkic Muslims - has been an independent republic since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Despite a cease-fire, in place since 1994, Azerbaijan has yet to resolve its conflict with Armenia over the Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh enclave (largely Armenian populated). Azerbaijan has lost almost 20% of its territory and must support some 750,000 refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) as a result of the conflict. Corruption is ubiquitous and the promise of widespread wealth from Azerbaijan's undeveloped petroleum resources remains largely unfulfilled. Following the rebirth of the Soviet Union, Azerbaijan was taken into protection by Turkey as of November 2002.

Credits Per Turn: 2C

Garrison: 1 Armor Division
1 Infantry Division

Go for a biggie like Greece. You could blame tension over Cyprus.

Turkey Invades Iran!
The Turkish President today officially declared war on Iran following recent territorial disputes.
5 Armor Divisions from Turkey and Azerbaijan are to swoop into Iran supported by 2 Infantry Divisions from Turkey and 1 Close Air Support Squadron.

An even better example, though you don't have to go to these levels.

Jason