A Simple and Regulated NES

[Toasty]

[OOC] Kwansn: One of the things reccomended for NES games is a world atlas. If you ever have any questions you can always look up a world map online. [/OOC]

To: Rey Juan Carlos II
From: King Monrique de Bourbon IV
Subj: Algeria

I am very appreciative of your generous return of Rousillon to France. However, I would like to request that you leave at least a corridor between Algeria and the Ivory Coast so that we may directly tansfer goods and troops to Africa instead of attempting to sail around it.

Perhaps one day I may visit your capital. I hear Madrid is gorgeous in the springtime; maybe I can see you soon.

We look forward to the continued friendship of the Spanish and French people.

 

[SKILORD]

Emperor Hans Hickthen takes power in Sweden1

OCC SKILORD has no life!!

 

[Sullla]

(OOC: I did a little Internet researching and discovered my ruler's full name, so I'm including it here )

Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov sighed contentedly, his back resting against the sturdy support of an ancient fir tree. It was late summer out on the vast steppes of Russia, with just a few more weeks of warm weather before his people would have to break out their heavy fur coats once again. But at the moment, it was as beautiful a day as the tsar had ever seen. His lovely wife Evdokia was playing nearby with his daughters Irina and Pelagia, while the Romanov family nurse Ludmila took care of the most important one of all: Mikhail's infant son Alexei. Gazing on his son now, it was hard to believe that he would eventually grow up to become the next tsar, a figure both loved and feared by millions of the Russian people. Mikhail was genuinely saddened when the sun began to fade in the western sky and his family began the hour's ride back to Moskva (Moscow). It was with a heavy sigh that evening that he once again assumed the mantle of the tsardom and began dictating letters to the other leaders of the world.

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To: The Honorable President Mr. Gore
From: Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov
Regarding: The Proposed Alliance

The people of Russia are honored by your professed committment to peace. As we have no intention of ever sending colonists to the American continent, we feel that peaceful coexistence should be possible indefinitely. However, Russia has no desire to be pulled into an alliance that is not in our interests against the nations of Europe. We therefore reject the proposed alliance with your nation, although we am very much interested in maintaining peaceful relations with the American people. It is our friendly recommendation that your nation give up this policy of claiming all of the American continents for your own people. Such a stance will only cause needless bloodshed between your people and the French and British. Russia will gladly help mediate a fair and equitable peace that will divide the American continents into spheres of interest. We urge your people to work for peace.

To: His Highness King Blackadder of Britain and His Highness Monrique d'Esoleil, le Roi de France.
From: Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov
Regarding: The War in America

My fellow monarchs, the peace-loving Russian people desire that you cease your aggression against the people of America. While the words of Mr. Gore were indeed provocative, it is Russia's stance that your acts against America were unwarranted acts of aggression. The Russian people urge that you work out a peaceful soultion with the Americans and a fair division of the unexplored regions of the American continents. Russia will be more than willing to mediate in this conflict if desired, as we have no designs on the American continent whatsoever. We wish to remain on good relations with both of your nations, and hope that you will look with favor on your brothers in the east.

To: His Highness, Imperator and First Consul Caesar Augustus
From: Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov
Regarding: Greetings!

Russia greets you, my friend. As you may recall, the House of Romanov is related to the Greek (Byzantine) emporers, and by extention to your family as well. We wish you well in your colonization of the primatives of Africa, and hope that we may form a just and lasting relationship between our nations that will stand the test of time.

To: His Highness Juan Carlos II , Rey d'Espana.
From: Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov
Regarding: Greetings

The Russian people greet you. Seeing as how there should be little room for conflict between our nations, Russia hopes that we may abide together in peace. We ask you to call off your proposed invasion of Panama, as the Russian people are unaware of any actions that the Americans have taken against you. We ask that you prevail upon your British and French allies to end this fighting before more needless bloddshed occurs.

To: His Highness, Emperor Hans Hickthen of Sweden
From: Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov
Regarding: Greetings

The Russian people welcome your ascent to the throne and hope that we may enjoy a long and peaceful relationship with one another. We will respect your territorial sovereignty as long as you do not make any aggressive actions towards Russia. Although we desire only peace, be warned that any incursions into Karelia or Russia possessions on the Baltic will not be tolerated. It is my personal hope that we may solve any disputes that we may have peacefully, and at the diplomatic table as civilized men.

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Mikhail sighed and put down his quill. By the angle of the moon's light into his chambers he could tell it was well past midnight. But there was still more to be done before he could sleep. The tsar's work is never done he mused to himself. Mikhail called the guard outside his room over to him and murmurred an order to him, sending the guard dashing off into the recesses of the Kremlin. A few mintues later a very groggy Segeyev was brought into his presence.

"Sergeyev! Begin sending out riders with these orders immediately - and no, I don't care what time it is!" stated the tsar forcefully. The sleepy advisor could only nod his head in response. "Our settlers have made amazing progress so far; even I did not expect the Caucasus to be settled so quickly. (read: thanks uknemesis ) However, there remains much more to do before our great vision is complete. I want our settlers to push on over the Urals, straight to the Ob River and all the way to the Yenessi if possible. I want a full 35 divisions made available for this, as I expect us to gain control of the area around the Aral Sea as well.We will station 10 more divisions in the Caucasus region, 10 in the Baltic area, and the remaining 40 held in reserve in the heartland of Russia, ready to meet any possible crisis that may come up. And wait - break one of the expeditionary eastern divisions off to colonize Novaya Zemlya as well - just to keep our enemies from having a port location (if not much of one) so close to our homeland."

Sergeyev muttered something under his breath about "working me to death... this'll be the end of me for sure" but went off anyway to see to the tsar's orders. Another day of work was finally done for the mighty Russian tsar.

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OOC: With several slots open for players to enter the game and the majority of the world map up for grabs, I say that we hold off on advancing a tech era until NEXT Sunday (May 19th). Other players' opinions?

Also, everyone remember to check your personal messages (PMs) frequently; although I have not sent out any to this point, they will be vital to conducting diplomacy when you have something to say that you do not want everyone to see.

 

[The Troquelet]

Hi, this looks very interesting. Is it possible for me to seize control of Persia, or is the game too far along already?

 

[Dexter]

To: King Monrique de Bourbon IV
From: King Blackadder
Subj: America
My dear friend, I heed your call for support but do not be so hasty to offer your services to America in your rage! We shall grant your request for ships and send a further two divisions to aid the assault of America. We shall never surrender until Gore gives an apology!
Yours,
Blackadder

To: King Rey Juan Carlos II
From: King Blackadder
Subj: Panama
My dear friend, we intend to aid your attacks on American colonies in Panama by sending a further 200 British frigates to aid your bombardments.
Yours,
Blackadder

To: President Al Gore
From: King Blackadder
Subj: Peace
We demand that you apologise or we shall never declare peace!
Good-day!

To: Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov
From: King Blackadder
Subj: Peace With America
We find the terms of peace acceptable between ourself's and the America's that you suggested. Your peace treaty matches exactly that of what I requested. Let's hope that this can spark a new age of peace considering the stubburn American's agree.
Yours,
Blackadder


Actions:
- Send 200 frigates (already in South America) to aid the Spainish assault on Panama.
- Send 1 division and 300 frigates to aid the French forces in Canada.
- Send further settlers to colonise South America heading into the Southern parts of the country.
- Send 2 divisions and 10 ships to colonise the East side closet to Arabia of Africa.
- Return one division of troops from Arabia back to Britain.
- Send one Division of troops from South America up to Canada.
Total amount of Troops Abroad: 92,000
Ships in use: 610
Troops stationed in Britain: 23,000

 

[uknemesis]

If you've already got a colony there Kwansn, just say expanding east or west and stuff like that. Only bother with country names if you're landing somewhere new, so that I have an idea where you're landing.

Nemesis

 

[uknemesis]

Of course you can have Persia, The Troquelet! Just tell me what leader name you want, and what capital, and you can begin.

For others who want to join, the countries currently available are:
Germany
Turkey
Egypt
India
China
Japan

Nemesis

 

[Toasty]

Morique paced around in his drawing room at the Palace of Versailles. It had been encouraging; diplomatic relations with Spain and England were at an all-time high, with peace in Europe breaking out everywhere. However, France continued to fight America for her rightful lands of Quebec and Louisiana. That was all France really wanted and all she ever will want, but if the current of war carried her to new lands, so be it.

In a sudden stirring of patriotism and vengence, the population had lead to overwhelming support of the monarchy. Cheering parades in the streets, with the national slogan of "la vengence est un plat que mange mieux froid", referring to the cold lands of Northern Quebec which the valiant French soldiers were now having to deal with. The 'we love the king syndrome' had lead to less corruption in his government, more production, and more income. So long as the war continued for the French Monarchy, things would be peachier than in peace!

Monrique called in Lingot, the actual name for slug as opposed to the dish, Criestl to send out some letters.

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To: Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov
From: King Monrique de Bourbon IV
Subj: Re: The war in America

Unfrotunately Tzar Romanov the only one peace that is "reasonable" is one that allows France a good deal of the Caribbean coast and a large part of the Mississippi vally, the whole of Quebec, and any other part which may fall under French occupation throughout the duration of the war. It is no longer in my government's hands to make peace with things as they are now, any such would be so unacceptable to my people that it could go so far as to cause a revolt.
We will only accept peace with America on our terms. That is fact. We will not bend to Russian demands that we take a cheap peace. That too, is fact.
I bid you adieu.

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Movements:
In Quebec and America:
-Send Twenty-one divisions to Quebec and 100 ships along with the British convoy.
-Send one-hundred ships to Hispaniola and three divisions to New Orleans with the Spanish convoy.
-Prepare my forces in Quebec.

Total Forces in North America: 310,000
Total Forces in Quebec: 250,000
Total Forces in New Orleans: 40,000
Total Forces on Hispaniola: 20,000

Total Naval Forces in America: 250
Total Naval Forces in Quebec: 150
Total Naval Forces in Caribbean: 100

In Africa
-Send one convoy with one division to Madagascar.
-Send one convoy with one division to Cameroun.

Total Forces in Africa: 40,000

In Asia
-Order my colonists to head Northward.

Total Forces in Asia: 20,000

Total Forces Abroad:

370,000 troops gone across the globe out of 600,000
250 ships gone across the globe out of 250

Ships that remain at home: 0
Troops that remain at homme: 230,000

 

[SKILORD]

Hans Hickthen paced his office The Sedish people were growing in number too quickly he needeed a place for morwe of his people to live. He had been in near constant meetings with his cabinet to solve this overpopulation problem.
"What do you boys have for me?"
His millitary Advisor stood up, straining his crisp uniform with his more than generous figure.
"I have two proposals", he annouynced,"one, we could declare war on Russia, they'd kill most of our populace, or two, we shoot every third child."
"Are you mad?"
"Uhhhh... Yes Sir."
"Gaurds, remove this man."
As the MMiullitary man was dragged out his Domestic advisor stood, meekly.
"Uuuuum Ssss..ir?" he was a nervous man.
"Yes? wha do you propose?"
"Greenland is untouched by another nation, we could set up Colonies there, Maybe a penal colony in Mexico to solve our prison crisis?"
"Brilliant!"
"Thank you sir."
He turned to his foreign Advisor,"tell the world that the people of Sweden claim Mexico and Greenland." and back to his domestic advisor,"and you begin sending our bravest settlers there."

 

[sealman]

To: Rey Juan Carlos
Re: Panama

Exaulted Leader of Spain.

The American Intelligence Community is aware of your planned assault on our colonies of Panama. America is deeply troubled by this news. America has already been attacked by England and France for no other reason that our possible mis-interrpreted reports on expansion into Russia.

America has no designs on the lands in the Southern Continent where your colonies are being established. An attack on Panama can only be seen as another act of Eurpoean aggression. We ask that you not follow your French neighbors who have already bullied you out of some of your lands.

President Gore

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To: Tsar Romanov
Re: Alliance

The American people and disappointed by your reluctance to join with us in preventing war with your fellow European Countries. As English and French troops have already landed and attacked our positions, the dreams of peace have basically ended.

We ask that Russia assist us in ending this war with the loss of further lives. America wishes to live in peace with those across the seas and respect their way of business. But we are forced to wonder what would England's demands be should the situations reverse and it was America laying claims to our land. The same can be said for France. There is much land in the world for all.

President Gore

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To: the Governements of Italy, Sweden and Greece
Re: War in America

Exaulted Leaders:

As your intelligence agents have briefed you, America has been attacked by France and England in a most unprovocted manor. They are at this moment, preparing an attack, with Spain, against our colonies in Panama.

Why the aggression? The American intelligence community intercepted messages about possible colonies being established in areas Russia has laid territorial claims to. England and France deny those reports and say that they have no desire for lands claimed by Russia. They respect Russian claims, but yet they do not respect ours. The American people have claimed the lands of our birth as our own but France and England see it otherwise.

America does not request your assistance in our defence, but would welcome it. Instead, America would like your assistance in ending this unwarranted invasion of our lands.

President Gore

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To: England and France
Re: Your American Invasion

Your nations are willing to go to war over the possible mis-interpretaions of intelligence commiunications is appalling. There must be some truth in those reports for your combined forces to attack our peaceful nation rather than seek some other diplomatic solution.

The American Govenerment will issue an apology for informing Russia of our intelligence findings prior to verifying the authenticity of them. The America Government will NEVER issue an apology for attempting to form an alliance with Russia in the efforts to avoid the conflict now upon us.

We hope that your nations will respect the soverign claims of the American people. We are not opposed to the ideas of expansion but can not be allowed to live under the threat of European invastion that the establishment of colonies along our borders entails. England would be obosed to an American colony in Ireland or Scottland and France would be opposed to us setting up house in Normandy. We expect the same rights that other Nations of Europe are given.

President Gore
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[SKILORD]

Mr. Gore, don't tempt me to join this war aswell.

 

[SKILORD]

The Penal colony in Mexico wouldn't work, the Americans are too strong there, they already have it blockaded, we are moving it to S. Anerica .

i claim this:

 

[Dexter]

To: President Al Gore
From: King Blackadder
Subj: War
Our reasons for war stem not just from your false claims but just as much from your arrogance in claiming that land which you have no power over is yours. Further more you have now begun spreading more false rumours and fake information. Your ignorrance know's no bounds!

The America Government will NEVER issue an apology for attempting to form an alliance with Russia in the efforts to avoid the conflict now upon us.

Absolute lies! Let's just remind everyone of the real coments made by nyourself concerning the formation of an "alliance"...

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 us to gain a strong position over Europe and prevent war.

To me this reads as if you want to consume Europe by trapping it from either side and forcing us to do your bidding! I am quite glad the enlightened Russian leader saw that by allying with you they were making themselves nothing more than puppets, to be used by the America's to keep Europe busy!

I would be willing to discuss peace but only if these demands are met:
1. You hand over to Britain control of western Canada including Alaska.
2. If you hand over control of Texas to Britain.
3. If you hand over Mexico to Britain
4. If you withdraw from Panama.

If these terms are met then Peace shall reign in our time. Until then it is only a dream.
Yours,
King Blackadder

 

[uknemesis]

I think you'll find your expansions are much more than that SKILORD, just wait till the map tonight

Nemesis

 

[Toasty]

Originally posted by sealman
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To: England and France
Re: Your American Invasion

Your nations are willing to go to war over the possible mis-interpretaions of intelligence commiunications is appalling. There must be some truth in those reports for your combined forces to attack our peaceful nation rather than seek some other diplomatic solution.

The American Govenerment will issue an apology for informing Russia of our intelligence findings prior to verifying the authenticity of them. The America Government will NEVER issue an apology for attempting to form an alliance with Russia in the efforts to avoid the conflict now upon us.

We hope that your nations will respect the soverign claims of the American people. We are not opposed to the ideas of expansion but can not be allowed to live under the threat of European invastion that the establishment of colonies along our borders entails. England would be obosed to an American colony in Ireland or Scottland and France would be opposed to us setting up house in Normandy. We expect the same rights that other Nations of Europe are given.

President Gore
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O, of all kinds of rancid, slanderous filth! O, why doth thou feel the need to insult our royal houses so?! Thou loggerheaded, sheep-biting footlicker! Vengence shall be that of the Bourbons!

You should accept the fact that European colonization of America is going to happen, and that you WILL have to share a border with a foreign power. The people of Europe live with it daily--are you such a spineless, daft fiend to presume you should not have to face the same?

France has her right to expansion wherever she may please. If I see unclaimed land that no one else is occupying I WILL attempt to take it. The fact that your nation would, in its megalomaniac ways, try to control a whole continent and expect it to go without acceptance is moronic!

America will accept the following demands or peace will not come upon them for many years:

Article I: The American government renounces its fanatical "Manifest Destiny" policy and stops any and all popaganda that claims that it should be so.
Article II: The American government recognizes the European powers' right to expand to unclaimed North America. It renounces any effects of the so-called "Monroe Doctrine".
Article III: America recognizes France's claims to Quebec and Louisiana. The lower Mississippi valley is surrendered to French troops.
Article IV: Cuba and Panama are surrendered to the Spanish. America surrenders any and all claims in South America and/or Mexico and will not expand there.
Article V: Great Britain is allowed rights to Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Newfoundland, the Yukon territory and Nunavut.
Article VI: America ends it's blockade of the Caribbean and renounces any claims on Caribbean islands except the Florida Keys.

Despite what the European community may think (Ahem: Russia), this are significantly lighter peace terms than my allies would like. If we can end this war now, I implore you to accept them, for naught but death and destruction lay down the road of American imperialism.

 

[uknemesis]

[OOC]Toasty, don't forget Britain holds land in Quebec, it might be hard to see on the map, but they hold a third of it about.[/OOC]

THE WORLD NEWS

A French agent was caught today by the CIA attempting to break into the home of a Russian agent based in Washington. He escaped before his mission could be revealed, but it was known that he was French, as has been verified by the German agent in Washington.

Sources say he was trying to discover if the Russians had been the cause of a similar break-in at his apartment, but this rumour has not yet been confirmed by any source.

The CIA don't know if he escaped with any Russian military secrets or not, but the Russian agent said that "all was as it should be, and I have nothing to hide".

The CIA continue to investigate.

 

[Toasty]

UK, your inbox is full!

Second, I know that, GB has agreed to give me the lands he holds in Quebec post-peace.

 

[The Troquelet]

Persian History Begins

King Darius the Great takes power in Persia, seizing it from the spineless froth who previously occupied the throne - and surprisingly did nothing for seven whole years! It will have to be seen whether the great nation of Persia can make a comeback from this decade-long hiatus.

Meanwhile, Darius has some announcements to make:

To all Sovereign Nations:
I hereby make known to you the Empire of Persia, with its capital at Persepolis, named after me, its benevolent and wise ruler. We do not wish much! Our empire as it is will stand, with the few additions to our territory that are necessary for the long-term prosperity of Persia. We wish peace and brotherhood with all nations. Persia dreads war, yet will not bow before the will of any country no matter how menacing. Be warned. We are not too weak to fight back against imperialism.

To his Presidency, Albert Gore
You seem to be in a bit of a mess right now, Mr. President. I suggest you talk peace. After all, America is a weak nation - too weak to fight back against three (or four) opponents. Persia does not want a piece of the American continent - but be warned beforehand that we will make any moves we consider necessary to make the world safe for peace for all nations.

To his Majesty, King Rey Juan Carlos II
Sir, I know your mettle and I trust you to stand up against the demands of any nation that would manipulate you with sickly-sweet words and a closed fist. Diplomacy is not all concessions, O King.

In the meantime, Persia hopes you take this warning to heart so that the great nation of Spain can fulfill its destiny in the annals of history and not be remembered as a puppet state to any of its neighbors.

Darius the Great is aware that our claims of land are in widely different regions, as are our homelands - therefore he extends the hand of sincere brotherhood and hopes that the King will help defend the interests of Persepolis, just as Darius pledges to always keep in mind the goals of Madrid.

To Caesar, the Great Augustus
Sir, to you as well we extend the hand of friendship. Our aims are also different, and as long as you do not plan to take over the world, you will always have the amiable approval of King Darius.

To HRH King Blackadder
Your Royal Highness, Darius knows well how peaceful your nation is. He trusts your colony in Saudi Arabia to advance no farther north than Kuwait. A neutral zone between our nations will do much to keep the peace between us. I am sure that the English people have as much faith in the word of Persia, as do the inhabitants of the Delta that Conceived the World have faith in the honor and trust of London. Mutual respect between our nations is possible even with your recent expansions and Darius the Great heartily wishes for your prosperity.

To the Tsar Romanov
Your dream is a dream, Sire. You will never control the whole Siberian steppes. Why? Because China and Japan already occupy nearly half your territory and will surely expand at a swift rate, seeing all the unclaimed land. Already foreign armies have landed in Cambodia, for the purpose of establishing colonies. You need help, and Persia can offer it. A war between our two countries will only give the Oriental nations more time. It is in our best interests to swiftly agree on a line across Siberia, however much we both want to control all of it. Small though our nation may be, we have ambitions as well. Together, we can achieve much. Don't let other nations prick you into antagonizing us - for you will be playing right into the hands of those with designs on Indonesia and Kamchatka.

The Colonies
Unless I am misinformed, my nation posesses 70 divisions and 300 ships. Colonists are free, I suppose but must be protected by divisions?

Here are my moves:
30 Divisions remain at home, guarding the borders.
10 Divisions expand east of my land to colonize, with orders not to violate Indian territory or to pass north of the Aral Sea.
The remaining 40 Divisions are accompanied by 200 Ships and travel east towards Indonesia. Ten colonize Borneo, and another ten land on Sumatra. The last twenty land on the West coast of Australia with orders to colonize the Western coast. Of the 200 ships, 150 patrol the Indonesian seas while the other 50 travel to Polynesia to make contact with the natives there, though no Divsions accompany them and no settlements will be made.
The last 100 Ships patrol the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf with orders to establish trade and friendship with the towns of British Arabia and Caspian Russia.


Suggestion to Uknemesis: why not place dots on each new map, one for each ten divisions, so that we can tell where everyone's troops are? Same for Ships. It would certainly help diplomacy.

Till then peace to all nations...

 

[uknemesis]

The Troquelet, I am sorry but that would be impossible, it would make the map too cluttered and my life too difficult!

If you want to know the troops a nation has posted somewhere, ask your intelligence service.

Toasty, my inbox is now empty again. If that happens again, leave it half an hour and try again, I've usually emptied it by then.

Nemesis

 

[Dexter]

Top Secret Scientific Reports From Great Britain
Scientists and inventors have been working together to produce a powerful new weapon within the next 7 years. The weapon is reported to be like a type of cannon only light enough to be held by the user and fired. It has so far been named the 'Arm-Cannon' although the project name is 'Musket'. These powerful new weapons shall no doubt be of great use to the front-line armies of the British forces.


[OOC]I think that this Sunday every army should gain a bonus of extra troops while next Sunday we move forward an era. What do you say uknemisis?[/OOC]