Bill_in_PDX
Grumpy Submariner
I have not posted any moves because I believe we have not started yet correct?
A Simple and Regulated NES
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uknemesis
The Nemesis
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It begins from now, so those moves are all fine. You may all begin posting moves.
Welcome Dexter, and yes you did that right!
Fredlc, it is mostly like an RPG yes, and no it isn't based on any Civ3 game.
I hope you will join us soon!
Nemesis
Welcome Dexter, and yes you did that right!
Fredlc, it is mostly like an RPG yes, and no it isn't based on any Civ3 game.
I hope you will join us soon!
Nemesis
Sullla
Patrician Roman Dictator
Mikhail Romanov paced back and forth pensively across the large room where he conducted his state affairs. He did not notice the crackling fire in the massive stone fireplace that heated the room from the incredible cold of the Russian winter, or the fine bearskin rug that covered the rough and uneven floor. Indeed, Mikhail was so wrapped up in his thoughts that he didn't even notice when Sergeyev, his foreign advisor, slipped into the room. After waiting silently to be noticed for several minutes, Sergeyev cleared his throat rather noisily, snapping the tsar out of his repose.
"What? Oh, it's you. Do you have news for me, Segeyev?" asked Mikhail. "It had better be important to disturb me."
"Oh, but it is my Lord," replied his advisor. "We have received news that the British have begun to establish colonies in the deserts of Arabia, the frozen tundras of Canada, and the unexplored wilderness of the southern continent of America. What action shall we take, Lord?"
"They want colonies in Canada, eh? Well we have enough frozen land for the whole world up here in Russia," laughed Mikhail. He was a jovial man for the most part, although like the tsars before him allowing no room for opposition or dissent. "I care not what actions they choose to take in such far-off parts of the world. But if the British have begun to colonize the world, it is only a matter of time before the other nations join them. And I have no intention of seeing Russia weakened as the rest of the world passes her by."
"Of course not sire," Sergeyev chimed in helpfully.
"Then issue this declaration to all other nations that are interested in colonization: (Sergeyev began taking notes furiously to catch the tsar's dictation)
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To the Nations of the World:
The Russian people have begun their own expansion to claim their rightful place among the world's powers. Our people are primitive compared to much of the world, but our numbers are great and our mission clear. We seek conflict with no nation, and support an honorable division of the world's spoils. But by the same token, let it be known that the Russian people will fulfill their divine destiny to build an empire that stretches clear to the Pacific Ocean. Any nation that attempts to interfere with our internal affairs or subvert the lawful rule of the Tsar will be dealt with harshly. We pray that Russia may enjoy peaceful relations with the world for all time.
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"The Pacific, sire? Isn't that a long way away?" asked Sergeyev when Mikhail was finished.
"It never hurts to be optimistic," repiled the tsar. "And remember that the Russian people will still be here, expanding and pushing outward long after you and I have passed from this world. Now, specifically I want 10 divisions of our warriors and a large group of colonists to secure as much of the Caucasus region as possible. This will give us more port cities on both the Black and Caspian Seas. Secondly, I want another 10 divisions to secure the remaining portions of the White Sea not already under our control. Finally, I want 30 divisions and every other settler we have to begin the great Russian drive to the east! With luck, we can reach the Urals and beyond within a few years."
"Yes, my Lord Tsar. I will send the orders immediately." As Segeyev looked back at his lord, he noticed Mikhail was again pacing back and forth in front of the fireplace, muttering to himself about reaching the Pacific. Will we really ever get there? I wonder... though the foreign advisor. A gust of frigid air drifted in from another part of the Kremlin, causing him to shiver and bringing him back to reality. For now he had some letters to send to far-off capitols!
(Out of character (OOC)): I'm wondering one thing - do we have to post that we are researching various techs, which can be somewhat tedious, or can I simply assume that my people are making advances as time goes along? For example, I'm in the early stages so I obviously have nothing but warrior and settler right now. But do I have to say "I'm researching iron" or can I assume that by Sunday I have swordsmen? It would be nice to avoid having to spam the thread with lots of posts on tech research, but I will go with whatever uknemesis' plan is.
"What? Oh, it's you. Do you have news for me, Segeyev?" asked Mikhail. "It had better be important to disturb me."
"Oh, but it is my Lord," replied his advisor. "We have received news that the British have begun to establish colonies in the deserts of Arabia, the frozen tundras of Canada, and the unexplored wilderness of the southern continent of America. What action shall we take, Lord?"
"They want colonies in Canada, eh? Well we have enough frozen land for the whole world up here in Russia," laughed Mikhail. He was a jovial man for the most part, although like the tsars before him allowing no room for opposition or dissent. "I care not what actions they choose to take in such far-off parts of the world. But if the British have begun to colonize the world, it is only a matter of time before the other nations join them. And I have no intention of seeing Russia weakened as the rest of the world passes her by."
"Of course not sire," Sergeyev chimed in helpfully.
"Then issue this declaration to all other nations that are interested in colonization: (Sergeyev began taking notes furiously to catch the tsar's dictation)
================================
To the Nations of the World:
The Russian people have begun their own expansion to claim their rightful place among the world's powers. Our people are primitive compared to much of the world, but our numbers are great and our mission clear. We seek conflict with no nation, and support an honorable division of the world's spoils. But by the same token, let it be known that the Russian people will fulfill their divine destiny to build an empire that stretches clear to the Pacific Ocean. Any nation that attempts to interfere with our internal affairs or subvert the lawful rule of the Tsar will be dealt with harshly. We pray that Russia may enjoy peaceful relations with the world for all time.
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"The Pacific, sire? Isn't that a long way away?" asked Sergeyev when Mikhail was finished.
"It never hurts to be optimistic," repiled the tsar. "And remember that the Russian people will still be here, expanding and pushing outward long after you and I have passed from this world. Now, specifically I want 10 divisions of our warriors and a large group of colonists to secure as much of the Caucasus region as possible. This will give us more port cities on both the Black and Caspian Seas. Secondly, I want another 10 divisions to secure the remaining portions of the White Sea not already under our control. Finally, I want 30 divisions and every other settler we have to begin the great Russian drive to the east! With luck, we can reach the Urals and beyond within a few years."
"Yes, my Lord Tsar. I will send the orders immediately." As Segeyev looked back at his lord, he noticed Mikhail was again pacing back and forth in front of the fireplace, muttering to himself about reaching the Pacific. Will we really ever get there? I wonder... though the foreign advisor. A gust of frigid air drifted in from another part of the Kremlin, causing him to shiver and bringing him back to reality. For now he had some letters to send to far-off capitols!
(Out of character (OOC)): I'm wondering one thing - do we have to post that we are researching various techs, which can be somewhat tedious, or can I simply assume that my people are making advances as time goes along? For example, I'm in the early stages so I obviously have nothing but warrior and settler right now. But do I have to say "I'm researching iron" or can I assume that by Sunday I have swordsmen? It would be nice to avoid having to spam the thread with lots of posts on tech research, but I will go with whatever uknemesis' plan is.
sealman
Hater of Babylonians
The America Director of Expansion enters the oval office to speak with Gore.
"Sir, Our agents in England and Spain have begun to send out colonist to being claiming the lands that are rightfully ours."
"That could be a problem. inisitate expansion plans now!"
With that statement American Settlers set out, with 4 divisions of troops to the following locale:
The Island of Cuba,
The Isthmus of Panama
North along the Atlantic Coast
and Westwards towards the Pacific.
(OCC: Again, I would have begun my movements earlierhad I thought we were up and running. I was under some impression that we were waiting for a few more players.
fredlc: the sticky on NES games might be helpful to understand the concept a little better and maybe reading a bit of the other games in progress. Remeber that the whole concept is still very young.)
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To: European Powers with Designs of North American Conquest
Regading your designs in the American colonies, please be advised that any incursions into the lands that our rightfully ours, it will be seen as a hostile act. Lands of the Southern Continent are yours should you desire but the North is off limits.
Sincerly, President Gore, America
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To: Tzar Romanov
Your highness,
The American people have heard of your goals to stretch from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific and wish you well. As our countries goals do not conflict, we wish to enter into an alliance. England and Spain appear to have designs on our lands and we belive that they also harbor intensions of grabing the lands that Russia has laid claims to. We do not wish war with either nation and feel that an alliance between our two nations will help to snuff out war, well before tensions rise.
Sincerly, President Gore, America
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"Sir, Our agents in England and Spain have begun to send out colonist to being claiming the lands that are rightfully ours."
"That could be a problem. inisitate expansion plans now!"
With that statement American Settlers set out, with 4 divisions of troops to the following locale:
The Island of Cuba,
The Isthmus of Panama
North along the Atlantic Coast
and Westwards towards the Pacific.
(OCC: Again, I would have begun my movements earlierhad I thought we were up and running. I was under some impression that we were waiting for a few more players.
fredlc: the sticky on NES games might be helpful to understand the concept a little better and maybe reading a bit of the other games in progress. Remeber that the whole concept is still very young.)
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To: European Powers with Designs of North American Conquest
Regading your designs in the American colonies, please be advised that any incursions into the lands that our rightfully ours, it will be seen as a hostile act. Lands of the Southern Continent are yours should you desire but the North is off limits.
Sincerly, President Gore, America
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To: Tzar Romanov
Your highness,
The American people have heard of your goals to stretch from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific and wish you well. As our countries goals do not conflict, we wish to enter into an alliance. England and Spain appear to have designs on our lands and we belive that they also harbor intensions of grabing the lands that Russia has laid claims to. We do not wish war with either nation and feel that an alliance between our two nations will help to snuff out war, well before tensions rise.
Sincerly, President Gore, America
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Bill_in_PDX
Grumpy Submariner
Roman History Begins
Ceasar Augustus was both dictator and head of the republic. True, the Senate existed, and was indeed fairly elected by the citizens of the Empire, but it served in reality as only an advisory body to the Ceasar.
Total power was held in the hands of Augustus, but as of yet, he had not given in to the evils of it all. Ascending to the throne upon the death of his father, Augustus took his responsibilities to the people, and the greater good of Rome, seriously.
From his balcony, in the royal residence, high in the the Latium hillside, he could look down on the city of Rome in all of it's splendor. The Tiber River, which began the economy of this area over 2,000 years prior to this moment, ran through the city. These very hills were bound to the north by the Euturia provice, which was rich with minerals including iron, gems, and gold. To his south, were the rich farmlands of Campania, containing wheat, game, and fine furs.
The city itself was considered on the cutting edge of science and the marketplace. Rome, the Empire, was smaller than many nation states, but it had kept up with the times, and boasted a high level of satisfaction in the population. Augustus intended to keep it that way, and forge a fair and noble path to the world stage.
The military arm of Rome consisted of the mighty Legionary. Over 450,000 brave souls made up an order of battle:
30 Legion Divisions
12 Legion Knight Divisions
3 Ceasar's Brigade Divisions (based in Rome, they were elite Legions)
The army was commanded by proven and loyal General Maximianus, hero of the wars with Carinus. Based in Rome maintaining the strategic reserve of 8 Knights and 4 Legions, Maximianus deployed his army in strength to defending the northern borders, that afforded much protection due to the Alps.
5 Legions were maintained in Sicily, though 2 were prepared for duties elsewhere. 1 Legion each was currently based in Malta, Corsica, and Sardinia.
The Roman Navy was the strongest in the Mediterrainian. Boasting 450 combat worthy sea vessels. Admiral Venito, based in Naples, commanded his Flagship CNS Caesar, the largest Frigate in the Med, and while not as powerful as the rumored English "Man-o-War", this ship was quite capable in it's right. The main battle fleet was currently supporting all holdings, divided into four Fleets.
The Northern Fleet, based in Genoa, consisted of 150 Frigates
The Adriatic Fleet, based in Venice, consisted of 75 Frigates
The Southern Fleet, based in Taranto, was the largest with 175 Frigates, but it also held responsibility for the most area.
Caesar's Fleet, which Venito personally commanded, consisted of 50 of the the latest designs in the Navy.
Augustus knew his armed forces, in terms of talent, were on par with anything in the known world. His objectives were to maintain Rome as a respected nation, and to colonize....
To that end, the Caesar Fleet had just left a moorage at Palermo, Sicily. Transiting to the African continent. Caesar would establish new colonies in the Territories of Tunis and Tripoli, claiming them in the name of Rome. Accompaning these settlers would be two Legions.
That was the easy task, thought Augustus, more arduous would be the 25 ships of the southern fleet which would escort two more settlers, and two legions from the northern armies, who would embark on the great Caesar Colonization Plan. To the seas, outside of Gibraltar, following the African coast to the fertile valleys of the Niger River. From there, the Legion would secure a path, along the Niger, through Lake Chad, northward to his new holdings in North Africa. Casaer was hopeful that his initial colonization would bring the majority of western Africa, and it's vast mineral, resource, and luxury weath, under his control.
Augustus smiled as he watched the ships depart...let the others colonize the worlds continents across vast seas. I will realize my father's dream and build a mighty empire here at the center of the world...
Ceasar Augustus was both dictator and head of the republic. True, the Senate existed, and was indeed fairly elected by the citizens of the Empire, but it served in reality as only an advisory body to the Ceasar.
Total power was held in the hands of Augustus, but as of yet, he had not given in to the evils of it all. Ascending to the throne upon the death of his father, Augustus took his responsibilities to the people, and the greater good of Rome, seriously.
From his balcony, in the royal residence, high in the the Latium hillside, he could look down on the city of Rome in all of it's splendor. The Tiber River, which began the economy of this area over 2,000 years prior to this moment, ran through the city. These very hills were bound to the north by the Euturia provice, which was rich with minerals including iron, gems, and gold. To his south, were the rich farmlands of Campania, containing wheat, game, and fine furs.
The city itself was considered on the cutting edge of science and the marketplace. Rome, the Empire, was smaller than many nation states, but it had kept up with the times, and boasted a high level of satisfaction in the population. Augustus intended to keep it that way, and forge a fair and noble path to the world stage.
The military arm of Rome consisted of the mighty Legionary. Over 450,000 brave souls made up an order of battle:
30 Legion Divisions
12 Legion Knight Divisions
3 Ceasar's Brigade Divisions (based in Rome, they were elite Legions)
The army was commanded by proven and loyal General Maximianus, hero of the wars with Carinus. Based in Rome maintaining the strategic reserve of 8 Knights and 4 Legions, Maximianus deployed his army in strength to defending the northern borders, that afforded much protection due to the Alps.
5 Legions were maintained in Sicily, though 2 were prepared for duties elsewhere. 1 Legion each was currently based in Malta, Corsica, and Sardinia.
The Roman Navy was the strongest in the Mediterrainian. Boasting 450 combat worthy sea vessels. Admiral Venito, based in Naples, commanded his Flagship CNS Caesar, the largest Frigate in the Med, and while not as powerful as the rumored English "Man-o-War", this ship was quite capable in it's right. The main battle fleet was currently supporting all holdings, divided into four Fleets.
The Northern Fleet, based in Genoa, consisted of 150 Frigates
The Adriatic Fleet, based in Venice, consisted of 75 Frigates
The Southern Fleet, based in Taranto, was the largest with 175 Frigates, but it also held responsibility for the most area.
Caesar's Fleet, which Venito personally commanded, consisted of 50 of the the latest designs in the Navy.
Augustus knew his armed forces, in terms of talent, were on par with anything in the known world. His objectives were to maintain Rome as a respected nation, and to colonize....
To that end, the Caesar Fleet had just left a moorage at Palermo, Sicily. Transiting to the African continent. Caesar would establish new colonies in the Territories of Tunis and Tripoli, claiming them in the name of Rome. Accompaning these settlers would be two Legions.
That was the easy task, thought Augustus, more arduous would be the 25 ships of the southern fleet which would escort two more settlers, and two legions from the northern armies, who would embark on the great Caesar Colonization Plan. To the seas, outside of Gibraltar, following the African coast to the fertile valleys of the Niger River. From there, the Legion would secure a path, along the Niger, through Lake Chad, northward to his new holdings in North Africa. Casaer was hopeful that his initial colonization would bring the majority of western Africa, and it's vast mineral, resource, and luxury weath, under his control.
Augustus smiled as he watched the ships depart...let the others colonize the worlds continents across vast seas. I will realize my father's dream and build a mighty empire here at the center of the world...
uknemesis
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Later tonight I will post a new map of the latest expansions(with that map that Toasty made, I can now edit it easily). You can advance quite a way in one day, as it is one year, and I think you will be pleasantly surprised how far you expand, as it takes long enough to let everyone get colonies, even some later players, but not too slow that it becomes boring.
As for techs, to make it much simpler, you don't have to say anything that you research. As soon as you enter a new age(which will begin the Sunday after this coming one, unless everyone wants to advance this Sunday), you get all of the advances of that era, which don't have any real effect as for each age your army and navy are made up of one type of unit for simplicity. ie; for Ancient, your army is made of spearmen and your navy of galleys, and for Atomic, your army is made of tanks, and your navy of battleships. Be aware the ages are different to those of Civ3, please check the rules for the 7 ages(6 for more advanced nations).
Also, don't forget that you can get intelligence estimates by personal messaging(PM) me, or even Secret Service sabotage attacks. Also you can have private talks with another nation by PMing them.
Good luck to all!
Nemesis
As for techs, to make it much simpler, you don't have to say anything that you research. As soon as you enter a new age(which will begin the Sunday after this coming one, unless everyone wants to advance this Sunday), you get all of the advances of that era, which don't have any real effect as for each age your army and navy are made up of one type of unit for simplicity. ie; for Ancient, your army is made of spearmen and your navy of galleys, and for Atomic, your army is made of tanks, and your navy of battleships. Be aware the ages are different to those of Civ3, please check the rules for the 7 ages(6 for more advanced nations).
Also, don't forget that you can get intelligence estimates by personal messaging(PM) me, or even Secret Service sabotage attacks. Also you can have private talks with another nation by PMing them.
Good luck to all!
Nemesis
uknemesis
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Oh, and despite the fact that I will treat your army and navy as if they were the units that are laid down in the age advance table, you can rename them, and even have your special units if you want(such as Augustus's elite Legions, they will still fight as if they were normal knights when it comes to combat, but I will describe them differently). Simply put, you could have an army of ants if you really want, and if you're in ancient, they'll have the same combat value as if they were spearmen, or tanks in the atomic age, although they would be described as ants in the description.
But please don't have ants, it makes the description too hard to make believable!
And this also means that if the English have the Man O' War, it will still fight like a frigate if that's what it replaces, but it would be described as a Man O' War.
But each nation might get a small bonus in my combat reports if it is well known for that skill, ie; the British would probably get a bit of a naval bonus(for obvious reasons), the Russians would probably get a large bonus if fighting in sub-zero temperatures(due to being used to the bitter Russian winter), and America might get a bonus for overseas operations(due to their role as world peacekeeper at the moment).
Nemesis
But please don't have ants, it makes the description too hard to make believable!
And this also means that if the English have the Man O' War, it will still fight like a frigate if that's what it replaces, but it would be described as a Man O' War.
But each nation might get a small bonus in my combat reports if it is well known for that skill, ie; the British would probably get a bit of a naval bonus(for obvious reasons), the Russians would probably get a large bonus if fighting in sub-zero temperatures(due to being used to the bitter Russian winter), and America might get a bonus for overseas operations(due to their role as world peacekeeper at the moment).
Nemesis
King Monrique d'Esoleil was, in no doubt, the rightful heir to the throne of the Bourbons. However, there was a grat deal of doubt to his intelligence. A large part of his cabinet resented him, but they realized that patriotism for the Fleur de Ils still stirred among the noblety.
In a meeting in the palace of Versailles, he had his domestic advisor, Emilee Luc, His military advisor, Tybalt d'Ore, and his foreign advisor, Pierre Criestl.
Morique began. "A lot of the peasants seem to doubt that we are truly the heirs to the Bourbon throne by our last name being Esoleil. Thus, Emilee, I need you to put up new propaganda posters with our recently-discovered printing press technology changing my name to Monrique de Broubon IV."
"But sir," Pierre began, "won't some foreign powers be confused by-"
"Quiet! My true matters are here, in Paris and France. It should not matter that foreign powers may be confused! I will have my name changed! NOW!"
The actual reason for Monrique's last name being d'Esoleil was that his mother, a crazed woman by the name of Jenevive who was disowned by the last king, Louis X, had married a farmer by the name of Jean-Marie d'Esoleil, a madman of monstrous proportions. The result of their marriage being Monrique, and after a bloody coup, no heir was appearant, so Jenevive spoke up and had Monrique be put on the throne as the last of the Bourbons. Of course, having both morons for parents, the apple didn't fall far from the tree.
"As for another matter. There have been claims by the Americans that they will be resisting any and all European colonisation. We can aggrivate them by founding colonies on la Delta du Mississippi and on the islands of Hispanola and Les Peu d'Antilles. I want my ships that are currently sailing through Africa to round it and settle on the Mekong. Since we currently have 2 divisions heading for Asia (20,000 men), put 2 divisions with the ones heading for the Caribbean (40,000 men on two seperate convoys). I also want colonies along la Fleuve de Rue Laurent, and great numbers, so send 6 divisions along with a large number of settlers with them. Since need to re-send and African convoy, so pair 2 divisions to settle on La Côte d'Ivoire.
"Tybalt, just how many troops have I sent with my ramblings? How many are remaining?"
Tybalt had been scribbling and working his brain so hard that he was panting when Monrique (now Bourboun IV) asked him. "Uh, that would (pant) add up to about (pant) 14 regiments, sire (pant) leaving us with about (pant) 510,000 troops at home."
Good good, I think we've got it all covered then.
"But sire," Emilee began, "Sending out so many colonists could cause a population deficiency and a worker crisis at home."
"Quiet, dirty wrench! I will not be defied! The less political enemies I have, the better! Now get to work on changing my name and those propagando posters! Tybalt, get my troops ready! And Pierre, just go away, you useless slug."
Emilee mumbled about where he got sending colonists would remove his political enemies on her way out.
It was good to have the Bourbons back, Monrique thought, as he laid back in his chair.
(OOC: The colonists were sent to the Lesser Antilles, Hispaniola, the mouth of the St. Lawrence, Cambodia, the Mississipi delta, and the Ivory Coast.)
In a meeting in the palace of Versailles, he had his domestic advisor, Emilee Luc, His military advisor, Tybalt d'Ore, and his foreign advisor, Pierre Criestl.
Morique began. "A lot of the peasants seem to doubt that we are truly the heirs to the Bourbon throne by our last name being Esoleil. Thus, Emilee, I need you to put up new propaganda posters with our recently-discovered printing press technology changing my name to Monrique de Broubon IV."
"But sir," Pierre began, "won't some foreign powers be confused by-"
"Quiet! My true matters are here, in Paris and France. It should not matter that foreign powers may be confused! I will have my name changed! NOW!"
The actual reason for Monrique's last name being d'Esoleil was that his mother, a crazed woman by the name of Jenevive who was disowned by the last king, Louis X, had married a farmer by the name of Jean-Marie d'Esoleil, a madman of monstrous proportions. The result of their marriage being Monrique, and after a bloody coup, no heir was appearant, so Jenevive spoke up and had Monrique be put on the throne as the last of the Bourbons. Of course, having both morons for parents, the apple didn't fall far from the tree.
"As for another matter. There have been claims by the Americans that they will be resisting any and all European colonisation. We can aggrivate them by founding colonies on la Delta du Mississippi and on the islands of Hispanola and Les Peu d'Antilles. I want my ships that are currently sailing through Africa to round it and settle on the Mekong. Since we currently have 2 divisions heading for Asia (20,000 men), put 2 divisions with the ones heading for the Caribbean (40,000 men on two seperate convoys). I also want colonies along la Fleuve de Rue Laurent, and great numbers, so send 6 divisions along with a large number of settlers with them. Since need to re-send and African convoy, so pair 2 divisions to settle on La Côte d'Ivoire.
"Tybalt, just how many troops have I sent with my ramblings? How many are remaining?"
Tybalt had been scribbling and working his brain so hard that he was panting when Monrique (now Bourboun IV) asked him. "Uh, that would (pant) add up to about (pant) 14 regiments, sire (pant) leaving us with about (pant) 510,000 troops at home."
Good good, I think we've got it all covered then.
"But sire," Emilee began, "Sending out so many colonists could cause a population deficiency and a worker crisis at home."
"Quiet, dirty wrench! I will not be defied! The less political enemies I have, the better! Now get to work on changing my name and those propagando posters! Tybalt, get my troops ready! And Pierre, just go away, you useless slug."
Emilee mumbled about where he got sending colonists would remove his political enemies on her way out.
It was good to have the Bourbons back, Monrique thought, as he laid back in his chair.
(OOC: The colonists were sent to the Lesser Antilles, Hispaniola, the mouth of the St. Lawrence, Cambodia, the Mississipi delta, and the Ivory Coast.)
uknemesis
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Surely it would actually leave you with 510,000 troops at home?!
And how many men are in your divisions, since you say "2 divisions, in all 4,000 men". Are your divisions 2,000 people strong each, and so not going by the table of troop organisations above, but your own, or are you sticking to the 10,000 men per divisions, 1,000 per regiment style?
Nemesis
And how many men are in your divisions, since you say "2 divisions, in all 4,000 men". Are your divisions 2,000 people strong each, and so not going by the table of troop organisations above, but your own, or are you sticking to the 10,000 men per divisions, 1,000 per regiment style?
Nemesis
uknemesis
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If you're putting regiments instead of divisions, then you'd actually still have 636,000 troops at home, or 636 regiments, as France begins with 650 regiments(65 divisions) and 250 ships.
Anyway, do you want to send divisions(100,000 troops) or regiments(10,000 troops) to each of these? Most people seem to be sending full divisions.
Just answer, don't bother correcting the above post, I know what you mean.
Nemesis
Anyway, do you want to send divisions(100,000 troops) or regiments(10,000 troops) to each of these? Most people seem to be sending full divisions.
Just answer, don't bother correcting the above post, I know what you mean.
Nemesis
uknemesis
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Don't worry about it, I was just confused as to how many men might be fighting in Canada(Britain, America and France are all trying to go to the same area!) if tensions increase there.
Anyway, thanks for clearing that up.
Map and (mainly against natives or pirates) combat reports will be posted tonight.
And no intelligence reports to write, so it seems that everyone is being peaceful and nice at the moment.
Nemesis
Anyway, thanks for clearing that up.
Map and (mainly against natives or pirates) combat reports will be posted tonight.
And no intelligence reports to write, so it seems that everyone is being peaceful and nice at the moment.
Nemesis
To: Al Gore
From: King Blackadder of Britain
Dear Gore,
I understand your obvious worries about British expansion into new lands and so does much of the world, but is it truley right that a nation with such sub-standard qualities as your own dare to question our movements? Your claims of that land being rightfully yours is quite frankly ludicrous! I demand an instant apology or I shall have to send some men across there to sort you out!
Good-day!!
To: Rome, Spain and France
From: King Blackadder of Britain
My friends, already we have have witnessed a clear act of aggression by our so called American friends!! They have already attempted to box us in by calling for an alliance with Russia. This is quite obviously an act of war, their false propaganda concerning our wants to control Russian territory are entirely uncalled for!
We must demand an apology for these coments immediately! And if none comes then we should teach the ignorant American's a clear lesson!
Thank-you for your time Gentlemen.
[OOC]None of the above represents my feelings in real life, just fiction! Good-luck everyone
[/OOC]
From: King Blackadder of Britain
Dear Gore,
I understand your obvious worries about British expansion into new lands and so does much of the world, but is it truley right that a nation with such sub-standard qualities as your own dare to question our movements? Your claims of that land being rightfully yours is quite frankly ludicrous! I demand an instant apology or I shall have to send some men across there to sort you out!
Good-day!!
To: Rome, Spain and France
From: King Blackadder of Britain
My friends, already we have have witnessed a clear act of aggression by our so called American friends!! They have already attempted to box us in by calling for an alliance with Russia. This is quite obviously an act of war, their false propaganda concerning our wants to control Russian territory are entirely uncalled for!
We must demand an apology for these coments immediately! And if none comes then we should teach the ignorant American's a clear lesson!
Thank-you for your time Gentlemen.
[OOC]None of the above represents my feelings in real life, just fiction! Good-luck everyone
[/OOC]Kwansn
Chieftain
Rey Juan Carlos II was very upset. "How dares he to insult my honour?. Does he think I will let him go away with this? ", he tought to himself while wandering aimlessly in the Royal Gardens.
"It's about time to teach this guy a lesson! Guards, bring us the Fool to cheer us up and call for the scribe as we have political matters to handle."
To: President Al Gore of America
Dear Gore,
By telling the Russian Tsar that We would have plans of aggression towards him you have clearly insulted Spain. I demand that you apologize at once and furthermore we demand 2 tons of gold to let Us forget this incident. I suggest you don't worry about spanish expansion, as this is non of your concern.
To: King Blackadder of Great Britain
Dear Blackadder,
We share your concern about the american aggression. Although our glorious country has no intention of settling north-american-territories those liars in Washington insulted Us. We don't know how much longer We can tolerate this but i will grant you support in any actions you might take against them.
To: Tsar Michael Romanov
Dear Romanov,
We would like to assure you that our nation doesn't intend to interfere with your politics, no matter what America tells you. In Our opinion they cannot be trusted.
Additional Spanish Movements:
-50 frigates from Sevilla to set sail for Venezuela (where the South American expedition was headed), along with 3 additional divisions
-4 additional divisions to Marrocco (sp.?)
"It's about time to teach this guy a lesson! Guards, bring us the Fool to cheer us up and call for the scribe as we have political matters to handle."
To: President Al Gore of America
Dear Gore,
By telling the Russian Tsar that We would have plans of aggression towards him you have clearly insulted Spain. I demand that you apologize at once and furthermore we demand 2 tons of gold to let Us forget this incident. I suggest you don't worry about spanish expansion, as this is non of your concern.
To: King Blackadder of Great Britain
Dear Blackadder,
We share your concern about the american aggression. Although our glorious country has no intention of settling north-american-territories those liars in Washington insulted Us. We don't know how much longer We can tolerate this but i will grant you support in any actions you might take against them.
To: Tsar Michael Romanov
Dear Romanov,
We would like to assure you that our nation doesn't intend to interfere with your politics, no matter what America tells you. In Our opinion they cannot be trusted.
Additional Spanish Movements:
-50 frigates from Sevilla to set sail for Venezuela (where the South American expedition was headed), along with 3 additional divisions
-4 additional divisions to Marrocco (sp.?)
(OOC: Kwansn, Marrocco is spelled Morocco, since you asked.)
To: King Blackadder of England
From: King Monrique de Bourbon IV
Subj: America
We would happily go hand in hand with England to secure ourselves against any attempt by America to limit the expansion of France's power base.
To: Tsar Mikhail Romanov
From: King Monrique de Bourbon IV
Subj: America
Do not worry, fellow monarch, France has no interests or bad intentions towards your country. Feel free to chat, though.
To: Rey Juan Carlos II
From: King Monrique de Bourbon IV
Subj: America & Rousillon
Rey Carlos, we are interested in extending our hand to Spain in cooperation against the Americans, who would sare to so soil France's name. However, we are also interested in reclaiming the rightful French province of Rousillon currently occupied by Spanish forces. Tell me, Rey, what say you?
*French Troop Movement Advisory*--King Monrique de Bourbon, in a hissy fit, decided to hurt his foreign advisor Pierre Criestl by defying his requests to retract some of the colonial divisions back to France and sending an additional division to Quebec along with 50 firgates. In a response, he simply said, "I believe I showed that sad excuse for escargot who the boss is around here".
French troops in Quebec and on la Fleuve de Rue Laurent number 70,000. 500,000 remain at home.
To: King Blackadder of England
From: King Monrique de Bourbon IV
Subj: America
We would happily go hand in hand with England to secure ourselves against any attempt by America to limit the expansion of France's power base.
To: Tsar Mikhail Romanov
From: King Monrique de Bourbon IV
Subj: America
Do not worry, fellow monarch, France has no interests or bad intentions towards your country. Feel free to chat, though.
To: Rey Juan Carlos II
From: King Monrique de Bourbon IV
Subj: America & Rousillon
Rey Carlos, we are interested in extending our hand to Spain in cooperation against the Americans, who would sare to so soil France's name. However, we are also interested in reclaiming the rightful French province of Rousillon currently occupied by Spanish forces. Tell me, Rey, what say you?
*French Troop Movement Advisory*--King Monrique de Bourbon, in a hissy fit, decided to hurt his foreign advisor Pierre Criestl by defying his requests to retract some of the colonial divisions back to France and sending an additional division to Quebec along with 50 firgates. In a response, he simply said, "I believe I showed that sad excuse for escargot who the boss is around here".
French troops in Quebec and on la Fleuve de Rue Laurent number 70,000. 500,000 remain at home.
Kwansn
Chieftain
To: King Monrique de Bourbon IV
Dear Monrique,
We are glad that France doesn't tolerate the american behavior. In this times of growing tensions it is good to know Spain has some friends in Europe.
I'm looking forward to meet you in person, as We will be travelling to Germany next month and plan to pass a few days in Paris. We can discuss the future of the now spanish province of Rousillon then. We are sure we can find a way to solve this in a civilized matter.
(OOC: Where does the province of Rousillon lie?
)
Dear Monrique,
We are glad that France doesn't tolerate the american behavior. In this times of growing tensions it is good to know Spain has some friends in Europe.
I'm looking forward to meet you in person, as We will be travelling to Germany next month and plan to pass a few days in Paris. We can discuss the future of the now spanish province of Rousillon then. We are sure we can find a way to solve this in a civilized matter.
(OOC: Where does the province of Rousillon lie?
)
uknemesis
The Nemesis
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The American knights charged once more at the invaders, determined to drive them from their land. The French forces held though, and soon began to drive back the natives.
The British troops had landed first on Newfoundland, and then on the mainland, supporting their French allies. The two fought side by side to drive back the Americans, only being stopped by American reinforcements. Both sides are now dug in, and borders are unlikely to move without one side committing more forces.
FRENCH LOSSES: 4 divisions.
BRITISH LOSSES: 1 division.
AMERICAN LOSSES: 4 divisions.
In Mississippi, the French landed only to be encircled by the Americans. They have been drived back to the town of New Orleans, and are preparing to defend it against a possible assault.
FRENCH LOSSES: 1 division.
AMERICAN LOSSES: Very light due to overwhelming numbers.
In all other areas, colonisation is going smoothly and there has been no other fighting.
LOSSES HAVE BEEN NOTED ON FRONT SCREEN, BUT ARE REPLACED AT NEXT AGE ADVANCE.
HERE IS THE NEW MAP:
Should we advance an age on Sunday? Or wait till the Sunday after to begin advancing? It's up to you players!
Nemesis
The British troops had landed first on Newfoundland, and then on the mainland, supporting their French allies. The two fought side by side to drive back the Americans, only being stopped by American reinforcements. Both sides are now dug in, and borders are unlikely to move without one side committing more forces.
FRENCH LOSSES: 4 divisions.
BRITISH LOSSES: 1 division.
AMERICAN LOSSES: 4 divisions.
In Mississippi, the French landed only to be encircled by the Americans. They have been drived back to the town of New Orleans, and are preparing to defend it against a possible assault.
FRENCH LOSSES: 1 division.
AMERICAN LOSSES: Very light due to overwhelming numbers.
In all other areas, colonisation is going smoothly and there has been no other fighting.
LOSSES HAVE BEEN NOTED ON FRONT SCREEN, BUT ARE REPLACED AT NEXT AGE ADVANCE.
HERE IS THE NEW MAP:
Should we advance an age on Sunday? Or wait till the Sunday after to begin advancing? It's up to you players!
Nemesis
Monrique fumed. 40,000 men lost in casualties?! Sheer absurdity! The general would lose his head for this! The warm embrace of madame guillotine awaits him in Paris!
He stoof behind his desk, flaming eyes at Tybalt, cursing him and trembling with anger. Tybalt shrunk to a two-inch man at the sign of the fiery Bourbon; He also managed to squeak out "W-we lost a-a-anot-ther 10,000 m-m-m-m-men in Louisian-na."
Monrique stood up quickly, toppling over his desk in a fit and all the papers, documents, and pencils slamming on the floor and echoing through the palace directly in front of Tybalt. As the flying paper began to settle, Monrique spoke through his clenched teeth.
"Get King Blackadder to escort my ships and DATA MISSING Additional divisions to Quebec. Send DATA MISSING divisions to New Orleans. Should the King refuse, tell America that we will side with them if they allow us to have the whole of Quebec and some lands further North of New Orleans. Now GO!"
Tybalt scurried down the halls of the palace to get foreign minister Escargot Criestl (as the King had ordered his name changed to).
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Two more colonial divisions have been launched, one with 1 division of men and headed for Cameroon, another with 1 division headed for Madagascar. The colonists in Cambodia had reported emigrating Northwards into lands the people called Vietnam and Laos while the citizens in the Ivory Coast continue to explore the seemingly endless Sahara desert.
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To: King Blackadder
From: King Monrique de Bourbon IV
Subj: America
The heavy losses sustained by the French troops need to be replaced. Our navy requires the assistance of yours in order to get there, and hopefully, we can defeat the American scum. I hope that you will accept.
To: Rey Juan Carlos II
From: King Monrique de Bourbon IV
Subj: Rousillon & America
I was hoping you might consider returning Rousillon, which is a small line of land that is uneven on our current boorder, to control of the French monarchy. Also, I was hoping you might consider further cooperation against America.
He stoof behind his desk, flaming eyes at Tybalt, cursing him and trembling with anger. Tybalt shrunk to a two-inch man at the sign of the fiery Bourbon; He also managed to squeak out "W-we lost a-a-anot-ther 10,000 m-m-m-m-men in Louisian-na."
Monrique stood up quickly, toppling over his desk in a fit and all the papers, documents, and pencils slamming on the floor and echoing through the palace directly in front of Tybalt. As the flying paper began to settle, Monrique spoke through his clenched teeth.
"Get King Blackadder to escort my ships and DATA MISSING Additional divisions to Quebec. Send DATA MISSING divisions to New Orleans. Should the King refuse, tell America that we will side with them if they allow us to have the whole of Quebec and some lands further North of New Orleans. Now GO!"
Tybalt scurried down the halls of the palace to get foreign minister Escargot Criestl (as the King had ordered his name changed to).
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Two more colonial divisions have been launched, one with 1 division of men and headed for Cameroon, another with 1 division headed for Madagascar. The colonists in Cambodia had reported emigrating Northwards into lands the people called Vietnam and Laos while the citizens in the Ivory Coast continue to explore the seemingly endless Sahara desert.
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To: King Blackadder
From: King Monrique de Bourbon IV
Subj: America
The heavy losses sustained by the French troops need to be replaced. Our navy requires the assistance of yours in order to get there, and hopefully, we can defeat the American scum. I hope that you will accept.
To: Rey Juan Carlos II
From: King Monrique de Bourbon IV
Subj: Rousillon & America
I was hoping you might consider returning Rousillon, which is a small line of land that is uneven on our current boorder, to control of the French monarchy. Also, I was hoping you might consider further cooperation against America.
Kwansn
Chieftain
After having returned from his trip Rey Juan Carlos II fell ill, but he still managed to fulfill his duties.
To: King Blackadder of Great Britain
Dear Blackadder,
The glorious Spain Empire wants to let you know that we fully acknowledge your claims to American soil and will help you by any means possible.
To: King Monrique de Bourbon IV of France
Dear Monrique,
We had quite a pleasant stay in Paris, what a magnificent capital you have. The loss of your men saddened Us a lot and therefore We have decided to help our brothers-in-arms with an attack on the Americans. As an additional sign of the friendship between our people We are returning you the province of Roussillon.
To: President Al Gore of America
Dear Gore,
In order to restore my honour We have told our troops to seize your possessions in Panama. This should serve you as a warning not to interfere with our politics.
Spanish Summary:
Europe:
-Spain: 200.000 soldiers, 150 frigates
-Plans: Province of Roussillon ceded to France
South America:
-Venezuela: 50.000 soldiers, 50 frigates
-Reinforcements: 200.000 soldiers, 150 frigates, settlers
-Plans: 30.000 soldiers, 25 frigates to attack Panama; further expansion into Columbia(sp.?) and Ecuador
Africa:
-Morocco: 50.000 soldiers
-Reinforcements: 50 frigates, settlers
-Plans: further expansion into Algeria(sp.?), Mauretania(sp.?) and Mali
(OOC: I am quite uncertain about countrynames.
)
To: King Blackadder of Great Britain
Dear Blackadder,
The glorious Spain Empire wants to let you know that we fully acknowledge your claims to American soil and will help you by any means possible.
To: King Monrique de Bourbon IV of France
Dear Monrique,
We had quite a pleasant stay in Paris, what a magnificent capital you have. The loss of your men saddened Us a lot and therefore We have decided to help our brothers-in-arms with an attack on the Americans. As an additional sign of the friendship between our people We are returning you the province of Roussillon.
To: President Al Gore of America
Dear Gore,
In order to restore my honour We have told our troops to seize your possessions in Panama. This should serve you as a warning not to interfere with our politics.
Spanish Summary:
Europe:
-Spain: 200.000 soldiers, 150 frigates
-Plans: Province of Roussillon ceded to France
South America:
-Venezuela: 50.000 soldiers, 50 frigates
-Reinforcements: 200.000 soldiers, 150 frigates, settlers
-Plans: 30.000 soldiers, 25 frigates to attack Panama; further expansion into Columbia(sp.?) and Ecuador
Africa:
-Morocco: 50.000 soldiers
-Reinforcements: 50 frigates, settlers
-Plans: further expansion into Algeria(sp.?), Mauretania(sp.?) and Mali
(OOC: I am quite uncertain about countrynames.
)
