Terran Empress
Hornet
Oops sorry Ahigin, i'll work on orders tomorrow after school
December World - game thread
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KaiserElectric
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My orders are done, sorry for the delay. Week was crazy. >.<
All orders have been received. Good job, everyone!
While I'm working on an update, here's a new RP assignment for those of you who wish to get a humble story bonus with the update.
The world is at war, and a great part of that war is taking place in high seas. Describe your nation's flagship, it's pride of the fleet, as well as give a short bio for its captain.
While I'm working on an update, here's a new RP assignment for those of you who wish to get a humble story bonus with the update.
The world is at war, and a great part of that war is taking place in high seas. Describe your nation's flagship, it's pride of the fleet, as well as give a short bio for its captain.
Seon
Not An Evil Liar
Vergeltung
Vergeltung of the Luxembourg-class battleship
The Luxembourg Class Battleship was planned to phase out the older pre-dreadnought class battleships out of concern that the Federation, despite having one of the larger colonial empires in the world, lacked potent options for high-seas combat compared to British or Japanese battlefleets. Accelerated through the construction cycle and launched early 1892 due to concerns of increasing world tension, the Vergeltung quickly became the flagship for the Federation's 3rd High Seas Fleet.
Equipped with 5 center-line turret with two 12 inch guns each, the Luxembourg Class of battleships sacrifice forward fire power as emphasized by previous Federal pre-dreadnoughts and instead focus upon a stronger broadside. While the Luxembourg Class of battleships generally have slower maximum speed than a comparable British vessel, it is noted that the battleship have superior range--a feat accomplished by the use of diesel engines in addition to main steam turbine shafts.
Like most modern battleships, the ship is aided by difference-engine assisted fire directors, which significantly improve the accuracy and firepower of the guns. Sparkgap radio transmitters also allow for short-range communication with other similarly equipped ship, although such ships are rather limited so far within the German navy.
The Vergeltung is captained by Admiral von Bielefeld who joined the navy mostly by accident rather than any particular design, loyalty, or ambition--the young noble simply decided to join the Federal navy when he heard one of his friends declare his intention to do so during a particularly drunken evening, and repeated said sentiment to his parents, who decided to support the young man in his endeavors. Joining the navy at 1866, Bielefeld rose within the ranks of the navy due to his connections with manufacturers and his own technological savviness, heading the inspectorate for German torpedo and munition production. As the Federation built its high seas fleet and expanded its naval presence and as torpedo boats were phased out of production, von Bielefeld was reassigned to the Ostafrikan Squadron, where he eventually lead the recent naval action in Zanzibar.
von Bielefeld eventually managed to successfully influence the German Bundestag and secure funding shortly after the action in Zanzibar for expansion of the navy. Buildup of squadrons have been slow, but accelerated by increasing world tension.
Vergeltung of the Luxembourg-class battleship
The Luxembourg Class Battleship was planned to phase out the older pre-dreadnought class battleships out of concern that the Federation, despite having one of the larger colonial empires in the world, lacked potent options for high-seas combat compared to British or Japanese battlefleets. Accelerated through the construction cycle and launched early 1892 due to concerns of increasing world tension, the Vergeltung quickly became the flagship for the Federation's 3rd High Seas Fleet.
Equipped with 5 center-line turret with two 12 inch guns each, the Luxembourg Class of battleships sacrifice forward fire power as emphasized by previous Federal pre-dreadnoughts and instead focus upon a stronger broadside. While the Luxembourg Class of battleships generally have slower maximum speed than a comparable British vessel, it is noted that the battleship have superior range--a feat accomplished by the use of diesel engines in addition to main steam turbine shafts.
Like most modern battleships, the ship is aided by difference-engine assisted fire directors, which significantly improve the accuracy and firepower of the guns. Sparkgap radio transmitters also allow for short-range communication with other similarly equipped ship, although such ships are rather limited so far within the German navy.
The Vergeltung is captained by Admiral von Bielefeld who joined the navy mostly by accident rather than any particular design, loyalty, or ambition--the young noble simply decided to join the Federal navy when he heard one of his friends declare his intention to do so during a particularly drunken evening, and repeated said sentiment to his parents, who decided to support the young man in his endeavors. Joining the navy at 1866, Bielefeld rose within the ranks of the navy due to his connections with manufacturers and his own technological savviness, heading the inspectorate for German torpedo and munition production. As the Federation built its high seas fleet and expanded its naval presence and as torpedo boats were phased out of production, von Bielefeld was reassigned to the Ostafrikan Squadron, where he eventually lead the recent naval action in Zanzibar.
von Bielefeld eventually managed to successfully influence the German Bundestag and secure funding shortly after the action in Zanzibar for expansion of the navy. Buildup of squadrons have been slow, but accelerated by increasing world tension.
tobiisagoodboy
Prince
The Romulus
The Romulus ist the flagship of the Italian Republican Navy and the lead ship of the Romulus class. The class itself is made up of the Romulus and her sister ship Remus.
The two ships were laid down in 1889 and are considered early and small dreadnoughts, weaker than larger classes like the Vergeltung. Armed with the 4 triple-barreld 12 inch guns and 12 4,7 inch guns, the Romulus is relativly lightly armed for a dreadnought, similiar to her only medium armor of 254 mm in the waterline belt. Her speed is only average too, with 22 knots.
All in all the Romulus and her sister are already a generation behind, but still curently represent the only dreadnoughts in the Italian navy. The Italian admirality has been in a constant conflict about the future of the navy, between the Traditionalists, who favour a a large fleet of powerful dreadnoughts and the Nuova tattica, the school of the "New Taktik" which favours a fleet of faster ships, with a focus on long range cruisers.
At the moment this conflict has prevented the construction of any further of dreadnoughts.
Currently the Pisa-class armored cruisers form the backbone of the Italian long range forces, they normally form fast attack squads with fast Pre-dreadnought battleships.
However the escalation of conflict has caused many officers to rethink their current approach.
The Romulus herself is commanded by Rear-Admiral Sergio Accomando, one of the leaders of the traditional school of thought. A man of merit, with no connection to any major family of the republic, he has gained everything through hard work and skill. A strict but fair commander, he is in charge of the Capital Division, made up of both dreadnoughts. A friend of good wine and fine food, Rear-Admiral Accomando is also know for have gaining a little belly during the last year, however this has just improved the opinion his man have of him.
The Romulus ist the flagship of the Italian Republican Navy and the lead ship of the Romulus class. The class itself is made up of the Romulus and her sister ship Remus.
The two ships were laid down in 1889 and are considered early and small dreadnoughts, weaker than larger classes like the Vergeltung. Armed with the 4 triple-barreld 12 inch guns and 12 4,7 inch guns, the Romulus is relativly lightly armed for a dreadnought, similiar to her only medium armor of 254 mm in the waterline belt. Her speed is only average too, with 22 knots.
All in all the Romulus and her sister are already a generation behind, but still curently represent the only dreadnoughts in the Italian navy. The Italian admirality has been in a constant conflict about the future of the navy, between the Traditionalists, who favour a a large fleet of powerful dreadnoughts and the Nuova tattica, the school of the "New Taktik" which favours a fleet of faster ships, with a focus on long range cruisers.
At the moment this conflict has prevented the construction of any further of dreadnoughts.
Currently the Pisa-class armored cruisers form the backbone of the Italian long range forces, they normally form fast attack squads with fast Pre-dreadnought battleships.
However the escalation of conflict has caused many officers to rethink their current approach.
The Romulus herself is commanded by Rear-Admiral Sergio Accomando, one of the leaders of the traditional school of thought. A man of merit, with no connection to any major family of the republic, he has gained everything through hard work and skill. A strict but fair commander, he is in charge of the Capital Division, made up of both dreadnoughts. A friend of good wine and fine food, Rear-Admiral Accomando is also know for have gaining a little belly during the last year, however this has just improved the opinion his man have of him.
Shadowbound
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The Tselostnost
The Tselostnost, like the other five ships of her eponymous class, was constructed during the 1880s for a potential conflict in the Black Sea with the Sublime Porte. Continued ships of her class were produced even when war became unlikely due to the powerful influence of Russobalt in the Directorial Assembly, which saw military contracts as a way to paper over the current downturn in international trade. The Tselostnost was notable for its forward facing design, with a pair of two-gun barbettes allowing maximum firepower to be projected forward, along with a reinforced prow for ramming. The intent was to maximize firepower in the cramped conditions of the Bosporus Straits, where she would lack the ability to maneuver to present a broadside. How effective this design would have been in practice is thankfully yet untested.
In 1893 she was detached from her duty in the Black Sea fleet and reassigned as the flagship of the newly created Pacific Fleet, which would begin the long journey to its new station at the outbreak of the Second Atlantic War. It is commanded by Rear Admiral Zharkov, notable for his skill as a dancer and ambitions as a choreographer among the fleet. The low pressure duties in the Black Sea left plenty of time for other pursuits, though he would find far less time and opportunity to do so in his new command.
The Tselostnost, like the other five ships of her eponymous class, was constructed during the 1880s for a potential conflict in the Black Sea with the Sublime Porte. Continued ships of her class were produced even when war became unlikely due to the powerful influence of Russobalt in the Directorial Assembly, which saw military contracts as a way to paper over the current downturn in international trade. The Tselostnost was notable for its forward facing design, with a pair of two-gun barbettes allowing maximum firepower to be projected forward, along with a reinforced prow for ramming. The intent was to maximize firepower in the cramped conditions of the Bosporus Straits, where she would lack the ability to maneuver to present a broadside. How effective this design would have been in practice is thankfully yet untested.
In 1893 she was detached from her duty in the Black Sea fleet and reassigned as the flagship of the newly created Pacific Fleet, which would begin the long journey to its new station at the outbreak of the Second Atlantic War. It is commanded by Rear Admiral Zharkov, notable for his skill as a dancer and ambitions as a choreographer among the fleet. The low pressure duties in the Black Sea left plenty of time for other pursuits, though he would find far less time and opportunity to do so in his new command.
teh BMS DESTRUCTIONATORRR
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TIHS fearsome vessel is *hic* crewed bvy a bevy, a veritable goddamn BEVY of soldiers, i mean sailors. SAILORS who are goddamn angry a out the about the British, i mean they haete those british guys almost as much as me! Anyway they got all kinds a guns and weapons on the snip an d its nota very big ship but it does the job, it does the job nobly. its a noble vessel *HIC* so yeah i mean it can really ruin someone day or someones lunch, its strong and it has a power level of 55,000 gokus, even Goku looke d at it and said wow this is a powerful ship. it has 99 flags on it so its a SERIOUS flagsihiop unlike those pussy-ass loser flaghshiops from foreign realms. the RMS Destructionatro will ruin ur life if u make fun of his mum. dont even think about it. uts caotaubed by Captain Raw McGraw, a scotsman who hates the english becasue his parents were killed by englishes when he was a kid. it was a sad day. but now he sails the oceans, undead, seeking revemge. HORRAY FOR MY NATIOJN
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TIHS fearsome vessel is *hic* crewed bvy a bevy, a veritable goddamn BEVY of soldiers, i mean sailors. SAILORS who are goddamn angry a out the about the British, i mean they haete those british guys almost as much as me! Anyway they got all kinds a guns and weapons on the snip an d its nota very big ship but it does the job, it does the job nobly. its a noble vessel *HIC* so yeah i mean it can really ruin someone day or someones lunch, its strong and it has a power level of 55,000 gokus, even Goku looke d at it and said wow this is a powerful ship. it has 99 flags on it so its a SERIOUS flagsihiop unlike those pussy-ass loser flaghshiops from foreign realms. the RMS Destructionatro will ruin ur life if u make fun of his mum. dont even think about it. uts caotaubed by Captain Raw McGraw, a scotsman who hates the english becasue his parents were killed by englishes when he was a kid. it was a sad day. but now he sails the oceans, undead, seeking revemge. HORRAY FOR MY NATIOJN
JohannaK
Heroically Clueless
ISS Kashmir
The ISS Kashmir is the pride of the Sikh Imperial Navy. It is its only dreadnought, and one of the earliest. It was ordered in as a show of prestige, as soon as Great Britain completed its first and its capabilities were made obvious to everyone. Lacking any shipbuilding tradition of its own, the Sikh court thus relied on the very inventors of the juggernaut to build its own. At the turn of the decade, the Empire was eager to demonstrate its wealth and ascendancy. As such, it is by far the best and most modern ship on the fleet. After almost a decade without new purchases, the Kashmir is equipped with almost anything a British shipbuilder can offer today. This means that, unlike most ships of its size and class, the Kashmir does not have a difference engine to provide fire control, as this was not authorised by the British government.
Despite that fatal disadvantage, the Kashmir rivals the firepower of great power flagships with its twelve 12-inch guns. It far outranks any other ship in the fleet, the Multan-class armoured cruisers a distant second with their twin 8-inch guns. However, its mass almost three times that of the Multan-class, it is also considerably slower. This is why, although it is showcased in any naval exercises conducted, some question that the Kashmir will ever see action. Defenders point out, the point of such a ship is to deter enemy action in the first place, and that there is not enough bullion in the world to pay for peace.
Since its commission in 1890, the ISS Kashmir has had at its helm Captain Ahmed Bin Hassan. It is noteworthy that, while it is known that Army officers are mostly Sikhs by far, the Sikh Navy actually has mostly Muslim officers. There is again a disproportion of Sikhs amongst the flag officers, but even they are mostly Muslim. Thus, as flagship of the Navy, it is the vessel from which Admiral Saleem Shah commands the fleet. Both commanders, like most non-Sikh officers in the armed forces, are known for their reliability and superb commanding abilities. They are stern professionals who respect each other and do not interfere with each other's tasks. In fact, the similarities between their temperaments and character are such that flag officers as well as the Kashmir's crew have been know to say either that the ship and the fleet are run by twins, or that Captain and Admiral are both one person with the ability to move extremely fast.
thomas.berubeg
Wandering the World
The CSS Shenandoah off the coast of Antilles
The CSS Shenandoah
Displacement: 22,175 Tons.
Length: 521 ft
Beam: 88 ft
Draft: 28 ft 6 in
Propulsion:
16 Superheating Tannehil Water-Tube Boilers
4 X Austenaco Steam Turbines
4 X Screws
Speed: 24 Kn
Complement: 1000 Officers and Seamen
Armament:
10 × 12 in (305 mm)/45 caliber Mark 5 guns
16 × 5 in (127 mm)/51 cal guns
4 × 6-pounder 57 mm (2.2 in) guns
2 × 1-pounder 37 mm (1.5 in) guns
2 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
Armor:
Belt: 9–11 in (229–279 mm)
Lower casemate: 8–10 in (203–254 mm)
Upper casemate: 5 in (127 mm)
Barbettes: 4–10 in (102–254 mm)
Turret face: 12 in (305 mm)
Conning tower: 11.5 in (292 mm)
Decks: 1.5 in (38 mm)
History:
The CSS Shenandoah under construction
The Keel of the Shenandoah was first laid on October 25th, 1887, among the first line of ships to be designed as Confederate vessels, rather than USN ships inherited by the CSN. She was launched on December 5th, 1889, under the command of Captain Tiberius H. Mckay, From the Kingsland Naval Base and Dockyards, in GA. There are currently four Shenandoah Class ships including the namesake, the CSS Talladega, the CSS Kisatchee, and the CSS Ozark, with a fifth keel under construction, the CSS Sabine, estimated to be completed by December 1894.
Belgarion95
Walking Enthusiast
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BAA Atahualpa
Initially christened the BAP Victoria in 1871, this ironclad, state-of-the-art for her time, was the pride of the Peruvian navy. Steam powered and propelled by submerged screws, it was an overbudget marvel to the onlookers in Lima. Intended to represent a rising Peru under its military leadership, it in fact became an extravagant symbol of an out-of-touch governing Junta. To Captain Miguel Grau, seizing the appointment to captain this flagship vessel in 1881 seeking to prove his leadership, it became altogether obvious why; there was nothing to do.
"Most of the coast is relatively poor, arid, and/or mountainous. We've had no major naval action with any other major powers, and what little piracy our trading can support is easily handled by gunboat. Perhaps the opening of the canal will bring more trade, more interesting travellers?"
The canal remains an unfulfilled dream. But the dream of the Communards, the Uniting of the Andes, and DeLuna have come to pass, and with them a new name for Grau's command: BAA Atahualpa. He still maintains regular patrols of the Andean Coastline, and makes frequent stops to visit his counterparts in nearby ports along the Pacific Coast. He is especially prone to visiting Guayaquil, meeting (and drinking) with Colombian Captain Padillo. His command has become known for the devotion of his crew and for his vivid storytelling, showcased during his increasingly frequent stops in the Port of Lima. Speaking from atop the gun-turret after a night at the tavern, he entertains crowds with tales of exotic lands and colourful, dramatic characters, occasionally slipping off his turret-perch to peals of laughter from the onlookers.
Captain Grau, when asked, was relieved that the global conflict embroiling Europe, Africa, North America, and Asia did not yet include the Pacific.
Initially christened the BAP Victoria in 1871, this ironclad, state-of-the-art for her time, was the pride of the Peruvian navy. Steam powered and propelled by submerged screws, it was an overbudget marvel to the onlookers in Lima. Intended to represent a rising Peru under its military leadership, it in fact became an extravagant symbol of an out-of-touch governing Junta. To Captain Miguel Grau, seizing the appointment to captain this flagship vessel in 1881 seeking to prove his leadership, it became altogether obvious why; there was nothing to do.
"Most of the coast is relatively poor, arid, and/or mountainous. We've had no major naval action with any other major powers, and what little piracy our trading can support is easily handled by gunboat. Perhaps the opening of the canal will bring more trade, more interesting travellers?"
The canal remains an unfulfilled dream. But the dream of the Communards, the Uniting of the Andes, and DeLuna have come to pass, and with them a new name for Grau's command: BAA Atahualpa. He still maintains regular patrols of the Andean Coastline, and makes frequent stops to visit his counterparts in nearby ports along the Pacific Coast. He is especially prone to visiting Guayaquil, meeting (and drinking) with Colombian Captain Padillo. His command has become known for the devotion of his crew and for his vivid storytelling, showcased during his increasingly frequent stops in the Port of Lima. Speaking from atop the gun-turret after a night at the tavern, he entertains crowds with tales of exotic lands and colourful, dramatic characters, occasionally slipping off his turret-perch to peals of laughter from the onlookers.
Captain Grau, when asked, was relieved that the global conflict embroiling Europe, Africa, North America, and Asia did not yet include the Pacific.
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Traveller76
Prince
ARM Anáhuac
Type: Protected cruiser
Displacement: 2,930 long tons (2,977 t)
Length: 82.29 m (270 ft) w/l
Beam: 12.8 m (42 ft)
Draught: 5.64 m (18 ft 6 in)
Propulsion:
12 boilers
2 shafts
600 tons coal
Complement: 300
Armament:
2 × BL 10 inch gun Mk I – IV L/32
6 × BL 6 inch gun Mk II – VI L/40
2 × QF 6 pounder Hotchkiss guns
5 × QF 2 pounder naval guns
1 × Gardner guns
Armour:
25 mm (0.98 in) deck armor (slope)
12 mm (0.47 in) deck armor (flat)
History: Anáhuac was designed and built by the Newcastle upon Tyne-based Armstrong Whitworth shipyards at Elswick in the United Kingdom for the Mexican Navy. The cruiser was laid down on 5 April 1881 and launched on 6 June 1883, and completed on 15 July 1884. Since then the Anáhuac has served in the Gulf and Caribbean Sea Naval Force as an escort and show of force for civilian shipping in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. She is commanded by Captain Florencio Clímaco María, a twenty year naval veteran who is known for his strict but fair nature. He is married and the father of three daughters and is a accomplished woodworker.
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JohannaK
Heroically Clueless
I would like to point out that compound steam engines (double, triple expansion) do not exist yet. As such, any flagship that is based on ships from the 1870s onwards (basically all of them) cannot have as powerful a propulsion system as their RL counterpart. It is thus likely that they're smaller and much slower. We do however have steam turbines, which are more powerful but less efficient and thus weren't a thing on military ships until well into the 1900s.
Kyzarc Fotjage
Rise Up
The PDS General-Admiral and Commodore Alekseyev
Also the PD Flag, which I've finally given up on getting just right. Bleh
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Also the PD Flag, which I've finally given up on getting just right. Bleh
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jackelgull
An aberration of nature
I would like to join this game as the mormons if at all possible
Sounds good. This turn's update is almost ready, so feel free to join next turn. And welcome.
Terran Empress
Hornet
The commune of communes roared in a fit of arguments and back and forth shouting.
“You nationalist bastards have betrayed the communard revolution and doomed us all to a life of slavery with your idiotic war of “liberation” for Lorraine.”
“We have betrayed the revolution? Please we have been the ones keeping this country together, if it wasn't for us the communes would have fallen apart by now. You reformers want to undo all that!”
As the bickering continues, Rodolph Paquet, the chairman of the Commune of communes, his face aged from the stress of office, turns his head towards his wife and whispers. “Jeanne, oh God Jeanne, what have we done? How could we have resigned the French people to this kind of torture, we're no better than the old aristocracy, are we?”
Before Jeanne could answer more shouting drowned out what she was about to say.
“These wars are for the liberation of the French people in Lorraine and...”
“That is nothing more than a load of hogwash. You and all the other nationalists don’t care about the liberation of people, your offer of “compromise” with Prince Georg reveal your true nature. You’re just Imperialist Napoleon wannabes who don’t give two damns about the people, you just want an empire. You would leave the peoples of Alsace and Lorraine to remain under feudal subjugation so long as you get your French Empire. Hell you would bring the monarchy back if it meant you could have your damned empire. And like Napoleon you have dragged France into war with the entire continent of Europe”
“Lies and Slander! We have...”
Before the nationalist delegate could finish his sentence the door to the chamber burst open, silencing everyone.
“Comrade Chairman, and the members of the commune of communes, I have news on the war. The Italians have entered this conflict...”
A cheer broke out amongst the commune.
“Yes our Italian Comrades join us in our time of need! The French socialist experiment is saved!” Cheered one member of the reformer camp.
"...on the side of the Sardinians.”
With this the cheers silenced, replaced with furious yelling and accusations.
“Those two faced, criminal loving bastards. They will pay for their betrayal!” shouted one of the nationalists.
“Finally the Austrians are no longer accepting our offer of Status Quo Antebellum, they now will not accept peace without the surrender of the Burgundian Commune to the aging Duke Louis.”
As the Austrian demands were announced, the bickering and accusations just grew louder.
“Those demands are an outrage, our forces are still in Lorraine, and it’s not like we can just give up Burgundy, they are an autonomous experimental commune, only they can agree to surrender.”
“That sounds a lot like the excuses the Austrians made as why they couldn’t surrender Lorraine, you’re just making excuses now.”
“So you would just leave the people of Burgundy to serfdom and slavery just to get out of this failed war you and your friends started?”
With the fateful news Rodolph Paquet, his face sunken and pale, stood up from his seat. Expecting a speech rallying the commune of communes to unity and action, the members of the council ended their bickering, silencing the chamber. However Rodolph did not speak, instead he slowly began to walk out of the chamber, failing to speak or to make any noise apart from the creaking of the floor he walked on. When Rodolph had finally exited the chamber the silence continued for many minutes, as the delegates questioned whether their chairman would come back.
Eventually, when it was clear that the chairman would not be coming back, the silence was broken with concerned and confused whispers. The delegates began chattering amongst themselves, questioning what would happen to France, and they wondered if the revolution truly was doomed. But before the accusations could start to fly again, and before absolute despair could set in Jeanne Paquet stood up and silenced the assembly.
“It seems to me that my now ex-husband has not only abandoned his position as chairman, but also this assembly, and the entirety of the people of France. He was entrusted to lead this assembly, and our people, in times of good, and times of hardship. But when the times of hardship has come, he has abandoned us all like a coward. But we are socialists, we have been through hard times, we struggle against great odds, and yet through all the struggle and hardship, we have persevered, and we were victorious. When the odds were against us in the Second Revolution, facing against the capitalist oppressors we did not give up, we did not surrender, we fought, and we won!
Now when we face this current hardship, with half of europe looking for our blood, will we give up? Will we surrender to the Princes of Austria and Bavaria who seek to enslave the peasants, and return Europe to Feudalism? Will we surrender to the British with their haughty attitude towards other powers and their Dutch and Sardinian cronies? Will we surrender to the Italians and their criminal gangs and economic imperialism across the mediterranean? Will we surrender to the two faced opportunist Germans who pretended to be our friend and ally against the British, but then turn their back to us when the Feudal oppressors of Austria come crawling to them?
I say no! I say that we must stand united against this great force of the bourgeois oppressors! This war is no longer about the liberation of French people in Lorraine. This is a war for the very survival of Socialism! A war to prevent the enslavement of every freedom loving man and woman in France! This is no longer a war for the nationalist unification of France, neither is this a war to preserve the European status quo. Does anyone honestly believe that North German trite anymore? Now that the North Germans have entered the conflict, right as we declare war on their so called hated rivals the British, they have dragged in Italy into the conflict, and their Austrian lapdogs and their demands for Burgundy show us the German’s true nature. They do not seek to maintain the balance of power in Europe. They seek to crush socialism under their boot of oppression. The Germans and the Italians have both claimed that we are not actually socialist. Why should their claims ever hold any water? The Italians, who are engaging in economic imperialism, digging their capitalist mafia talons deep into all the nations of the mediterranean to extract the wealth of these nations to support their own imperialist goals. A state ran by the literal crime syndicates, engaging in imperialism, all while claiming to be socialist to placate their people and keep them down. While the Germans who claim that we have betrayed the very ideals of Marx, Engels, and Bakunin, yet they forget that Friedrich Engels once sat on this very council, and is still a respected writer, and citizen of France. And we are supposed to believe their claims that we have betrayed the socialist revolution? That our conflict against a feudal power for the liberation of the people was the antithesis to these writers, the very same writers who call for revolution and the overthrow of the old orders? I say that it is the Germans and Italians whose claims have no basis in reality, and I say nay to their attempts to crush socialism. I say that france will never surrender, and I say that no freedom loving person, across the world will Surrender!
Comrades! We must put aside our differences, both nationalists and reformists, we must put our past behind us. It no longer matters how or why this war was started. What is important is what this war's outcome will be. Will we remain divided over our petty squabbles and leave socialism to wither and die? Or will we unite under our common cause of brotherhood, and defend our people, our country, and our way of life? But we need more than just unity within the Commune of Communes, we need unity of our people, and the unity of the people of the world. Thus I call out to the workers, peasants, and any other freedom loving men and women across the world to join us. Join us in the fight against tyranny and injustice, join us in the defense of socialism! To the Workers of the world, I call out to you. You have nothing to lose but your chains! Join us in the fight against tyranny and oppression, join as as volunteers, saboteurs, activists, protestors, strikers! For the future of socialism and liberty we must unite all peoples, against greed and tyranny, and come together to tear down this wretched system that has enslaved us all for so long!
C'est la lutte finale!”
And with Jeanne’s speech concluded, the Commune of Communes broke out in thunderous applause, all faction conflict to having ceased. In the coming minutes factional debate and conflict would end as the Commune of Communes elect Jeanne as their new Chairwoman in a unanimous, landslide vote, and the session concluded for the first time, not with the French Anthem La Marseillaise de la Commune but instead with L'Internationale, signalling the death of the old nationalist order, and the beginning of a new age for French socialism, an age of Internationalism.
“You nationalist bastards have betrayed the communard revolution and doomed us all to a life of slavery with your idiotic war of “liberation” for Lorraine.”
“We have betrayed the revolution? Please we have been the ones keeping this country together, if it wasn't for us the communes would have fallen apart by now. You reformers want to undo all that!”
As the bickering continues, Rodolph Paquet, the chairman of the Commune of communes, his face aged from the stress of office, turns his head towards his wife and whispers. “Jeanne, oh God Jeanne, what have we done? How could we have resigned the French people to this kind of torture, we're no better than the old aristocracy, are we?”
Before Jeanne could answer more shouting drowned out what she was about to say.
“These wars are for the liberation of the French people in Lorraine and...”
“That is nothing more than a load of hogwash. You and all the other nationalists don’t care about the liberation of people, your offer of “compromise” with Prince Georg reveal your true nature. You’re just Imperialist Napoleon wannabes who don’t give two damns about the people, you just want an empire. You would leave the peoples of Alsace and Lorraine to remain under feudal subjugation so long as you get your French Empire. Hell you would bring the monarchy back if it meant you could have your damned empire. And like Napoleon you have dragged France into war with the entire continent of Europe”
“Lies and Slander! We have...”
Before the nationalist delegate could finish his sentence the door to the chamber burst open, silencing everyone.
“Comrade Chairman, and the members of the commune of communes, I have news on the war. The Italians have entered this conflict...”
A cheer broke out amongst the commune.
“Yes our Italian Comrades join us in our time of need! The French socialist experiment is saved!” Cheered one member of the reformer camp.
"...on the side of the Sardinians.”
With this the cheers silenced, replaced with furious yelling and accusations.
“Those two faced, criminal loving bastards. They will pay for their betrayal!” shouted one of the nationalists.
“Finally the Austrians are no longer accepting our offer of Status Quo Antebellum, they now will not accept peace without the surrender of the Burgundian Commune to the aging Duke Louis.”
As the Austrian demands were announced, the bickering and accusations just grew louder.
“Those demands are an outrage, our forces are still in Lorraine, and it’s not like we can just give up Burgundy, they are an autonomous experimental commune, only they can agree to surrender.”
“That sounds a lot like the excuses the Austrians made as why they couldn’t surrender Lorraine, you’re just making excuses now.”
“So you would just leave the people of Burgundy to serfdom and slavery just to get out of this failed war you and your friends started?”
With the fateful news Rodolph Paquet, his face sunken and pale, stood up from his seat. Expecting a speech rallying the commune of communes to unity and action, the members of the council ended their bickering, silencing the chamber. However Rodolph did not speak, instead he slowly began to walk out of the chamber, failing to speak or to make any noise apart from the creaking of the floor he walked on. When Rodolph had finally exited the chamber the silence continued for many minutes, as the delegates questioned whether their chairman would come back.
Eventually, when it was clear that the chairman would not be coming back, the silence was broken with concerned and confused whispers. The delegates began chattering amongst themselves, questioning what would happen to France, and they wondered if the revolution truly was doomed. But before the accusations could start to fly again, and before absolute despair could set in Jeanne Paquet stood up and silenced the assembly.
“It seems to me that my now ex-husband has not only abandoned his position as chairman, but also this assembly, and the entirety of the people of France. He was entrusted to lead this assembly, and our people, in times of good, and times of hardship. But when the times of hardship has come, he has abandoned us all like a coward. But we are socialists, we have been through hard times, we struggle against great odds, and yet through all the struggle and hardship, we have persevered, and we were victorious. When the odds were against us in the Second Revolution, facing against the capitalist oppressors we did not give up, we did not surrender, we fought, and we won!
Now when we face this current hardship, with half of europe looking for our blood, will we give up? Will we surrender to the Princes of Austria and Bavaria who seek to enslave the peasants, and return Europe to Feudalism? Will we surrender to the British with their haughty attitude towards other powers and their Dutch and Sardinian cronies? Will we surrender to the Italians and their criminal gangs and economic imperialism across the mediterranean? Will we surrender to the two faced opportunist Germans who pretended to be our friend and ally against the British, but then turn their back to us when the Feudal oppressors of Austria come crawling to them?
I say no! I say that we must stand united against this great force of the bourgeois oppressors! This war is no longer about the liberation of French people in Lorraine. This is a war for the very survival of Socialism! A war to prevent the enslavement of every freedom loving man and woman in France! This is no longer a war for the nationalist unification of France, neither is this a war to preserve the European status quo. Does anyone honestly believe that North German trite anymore? Now that the North Germans have entered the conflict, right as we declare war on their so called hated rivals the British, they have dragged in Italy into the conflict, and their Austrian lapdogs and their demands for Burgundy show us the German’s true nature. They do not seek to maintain the balance of power in Europe. They seek to crush socialism under their boot of oppression. The Germans and the Italians have both claimed that we are not actually socialist. Why should their claims ever hold any water? The Italians, who are engaging in economic imperialism, digging their capitalist mafia talons deep into all the nations of the mediterranean to extract the wealth of these nations to support their own imperialist goals. A state ran by the literal crime syndicates, engaging in imperialism, all while claiming to be socialist to placate their people and keep them down. While the Germans who claim that we have betrayed the very ideals of Marx, Engels, and Bakunin, yet they forget that Friedrich Engels once sat on this very council, and is still a respected writer, and citizen of France. And we are supposed to believe their claims that we have betrayed the socialist revolution? That our conflict against a feudal power for the liberation of the people was the antithesis to these writers, the very same writers who call for revolution and the overthrow of the old orders? I say that it is the Germans and Italians whose claims have no basis in reality, and I say nay to their attempts to crush socialism. I say that france will never surrender, and I say that no freedom loving person, across the world will Surrender!
Comrades! We must put aside our differences, both nationalists and reformists, we must put our past behind us. It no longer matters how or why this war was started. What is important is what this war's outcome will be. Will we remain divided over our petty squabbles and leave socialism to wither and die? Or will we unite under our common cause of brotherhood, and defend our people, our country, and our way of life? But we need more than just unity within the Commune of Communes, we need unity of our people, and the unity of the people of the world. Thus I call out to the workers, peasants, and any other freedom loving men and women across the world to join us. Join us in the fight against tyranny and injustice, join us in the defense of socialism! To the Workers of the world, I call out to you. You have nothing to lose but your chains! Join us in the fight against tyranny and oppression, join as as volunteers, saboteurs, activists, protestors, strikers! For the future of socialism and liberty we must unite all peoples, against greed and tyranny, and come together to tear down this wretched system that has enslaved us all for so long!
C'est la lutte finale!”
And with Jeanne’s speech concluded, the Commune of Communes broke out in thunderous applause, all faction conflict to having ceased. In the coming minutes factional debate and conflict would end as the Commune of Communes elect Jeanne as their new Chairwoman in a unanimous, landslide vote, and the session concluded for the first time, not with the French Anthem La Marseillaise de la Commune but instead with L'Internationale, signalling the death of the old nationalist order, and the beginning of a new age for French socialism, an age of Internationalism.
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thomas.berubeg
Wandering the World
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jackelgull
An aberration of nature
A Trip to the Orient: A Mormon Missionary's Experience in China
Jeremiah Brown
Having gone overseas to preach in China, I am of the opinion that not only is the Heavenly Kingdom not in need of conversion but indeed calling it conversion would be an error, for the word of Hong is the word of Joseph. To one who has not observed what I have this may seem heretical, but they should rest assured - I have not been possessed or lessened my commitment to the ideals of Mormonism in any way - it is simply that the Taiping embody these ideals just as well. Their communal practices are very much similar to that of the first church, and show a love for their fellow Christian. The way their clergy commit to ensuring the spiritual and physical well being of every Christian is truly admirable and in the example of the early Mormons.Jeremiah Brown
The charges of heresy laid against these followers of Christ are I believe, coming from a great misunderstanding. After talking to the devout scholars of scriptures in this land, it seems to be that their Prophet Hong's claim to being the brother of Christ should not be understood literally. Hong and Christ come from the same prophetic strand and such hold a close spiritual connection holding them to be brothers. I am not certain I hold this to be true, but what I have seen in China is so close to a miracle it seems credible. In three years, a backwards pagan state has been replaced by a society of intense religious fervor where even the life style is Christlike.
As for Hong himself, I believe that God in His inifnite wisdom understood that different peoples respond better to prophets coming from them, and in His infinite mercy took pity on the Chinese and sent a prophet to lift from them the influence of the Devil.
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