Daftpanzer
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DNESR Resurrection
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Yeah well, so long as it gets here I'll be happy.
alex994
Hail Divine Emperor!
We're still waiting...
Kentharu
Zebra Commander
its tomorrow mate, where is the update
Daftpanzer
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I realise is Monday morning now. Well I found out what was taking me so long, I wrote way too much on all the many battles. But its done now anyway.
First, some rule changes/clarification stuff...
I don’t think my idea of rough percentages etc is going to work… of course people like to be specific, and to know what to expect. So I’ve gone back the other way and put in some fixed spending points for economy and industry, which can be traded with other people. Ive changed the front page, I also put the changes here…
Very sorry for messing people about again. Its still a bit weird but hopefully will work. It hasn’t really affected anyone’s orders from last turn.
‘trade’ stat is scrapped, theres just ‘growth’ stat now.
PS: projects will now be listed in industry points invested/industry points required (x/x) so its actually possible to know how much they need...
thanks
First, some rule changes/clarification stuff...
I don’t think my idea of rough percentages etc is going to work… of course people like to be specific, and to know what to expect. So I’ve gone back the other way and put in some fixed spending points for economy and industry, which can be traded with other people. Ive changed the front page, I also put the changes here…
Very sorry for messing people about again. Its still a bit weird but hopefully will work. It hasn’t really affected anyone’s orders from last turn.
‘trade’ stat is scrapped, theres just ‘growth’ stat now.
PS: projects will now be listed in industry points invested/industry points required (x/x) so its actually possible to know how much they need...
thanks
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Daftpanzer
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Autumn-Winter 4184 AF (Update 6)
Asia is in chaos, every nation on that continent is involved in some kind of fighting. The GDIs war seems to be spiralling out of control. War spreads elsewhere as Alaska and Aruga are invaded. The future is uncertain, many nations are turning their attentions to war. America and Europa remain calm, at least for now
Mayan Republic Under Attack
The government of Copan had watched anxiously as Mayan armies rolled into Arequipa in 4180 AF, and then into Holland four years later. The Mayans made little secret of their intentions to annex Copan in future, and reunite all the old mayan lands. With all of Holland in Mayan hands, Copan would be virtually surrounded and open to attack form all sides. Copan had built up as large an army as the small nation could support, but was still outnumbered by the Mayans. Copan and Mayan technology was similar in most areas, apart from air power, where the Mayans had superior machines as well as more of them. But in any case, Copan decided to strike first, Rather than wait for the inevitable onslaught
But first, the Mayans faced a different enemy... Copan had managed to make an ally out of Egypt. Previously, the Egyptians had hoped to come to some kind of agreement with the Mayans. But after seeing the fate of Holland and Arequipa, and expecting a Mayan conquest of Copan, the Egyptians began to see little hope of their own independence surviving much further. So the Egyptians eventually threw in their lot with Copan
And so one morning in mid-autumn, Mayan border forces found themselves under attack by the bulk of the Egyptian military. Mayan commanders had not been expecting this, and they immediately realised that Copan must also be about to join the attack Egypt would surely not attack alone? But they could only wait for Copan to make whatever move it was planning, as they cautiously moved in to counter the Egyptians.
Egyptian forces struck into Lazapa and partly into Arequipa, where a rebellion was encouraged. However, members of the Arequipan resistance had frequently disappeared thanks to the efforts of Mayan security forces. The resistance there was not in great shape, nor was it very well armed. The resistance did manage to rise up and take some ground, but if an when a Mayan counter attack comes, they will be in no shape to resist. Meanwhile, heavy fighting was taking place between the Egyptian army and the Mayans in the mountains that ran along the Egypt/Lazapa border.
(Egyptian cavalry troops advancing across the border)
The Egyptians made heavy use of cavalry forces (including camel-riding troops), and that proved to be of some benefit here, as there were very few roads suitable for heavy vehicles to travel along. Though the Egyptians were not without tanks, armoured cars, and decent training either. Like Copan, the Egyptians had been feeling vulnerable in central asia, and had built up as much military force as they could afford (slightly more than they could afford, in fact).
Large squadrons of Egyptian biplanes and had some initial success in supporting the attack. But as the Mayans deployed more of their modern fighters to the area, the Egyptian aircraft began to be shot to pieces. The Egyptians also launched night bombing raids with their airships, which caused little damage and were generally spectacular failures. The Mayans were often able to use radar to detect them, and send flak and night-fighters their way, reducing many airships to broken skeletons of charred metal.
Egyptians gradually pushed through the mountains with their sheer numbers, and broke out into the scattered jungle terrain of Lazapa. But Mayan garrisons were able to hold up the Egyptians long enough for the Iron Wolf army to arrive in support. The Egyptians now took heavy losses as the Mayans counter-attacked with their experienced mechanised forces. Overall, the Egyptians had more tanks and vehicles in the area, but these were all of older designs, which looked especially obsolete when up against the Mayan Kamaxtli tanks. The Egyptian offensive ground to a halt.
It was at this point that Copan sent forwards its own formidable army, unleashing a massive concentrated attack on Yaxchilian province in the south. Iron Wolf army was engaged against the Egyptians in the north and would not be able to intervene. Ripples of panic spread through both the Mayan people and the Mayan military command. Morale was high among the Copanese troops as they took the offensive against their long-awaited enemy. They dug deep into Yaxchilian, overcoming the lesser fortifications there and defeating the Mayan garrison forces, taking only moderate losses. The Mayan airforce was the main obstacle to the Copanese advance at this point, and inflicted some heavy losses on the Copan airforce. But Copan had more modern fighters than Egypt, and kept enough fighters in action to disrupt Mayan airstrikes. The Mayan airforce was also becoming overstretched, with air support needed against Egyptian and Dutch forces also.
It was a good time for Copan and Egypt to strike, as the bulk of the Mayan armies where still in Dutch territory. Holland had been very close to surrendering, but hesitated after the Mayans offered only the harshest peace terms. And of course, the Dutch hesitated even more when they found out about Copans plan. Although close to collapse, the Dutch forces kept the Mayans engaged as best they could, and also continued to hold many fortified positions in Flandern, leaving the Mayans vulnerable to encirclement. Now Copanese armoured divisions where heading for a link up with Dutch garrisons in Zeeland, isolating the Mayan forces in Holland
But they never quite made it to Zeeland... With great skill and organisation, the Mayan commanders managed to withdraw one army and send it at break-neck speed to deal with the new threat from Copan (leaving one army to finish off the Dutch forces). There were now some titanic tank battles as the mechanised spearheads of both armies met head-on across open terrain in central Yaxchilian. Military strategists had been waiting decades to see this kind of battle. Manoeuvre and counter-manoeuvre, massed tank-to-tank battles. The Copanese had greater numbers, but the Mayans had better equipment and more experience. By now the Mayans had also learnt how to get the best out of their Kamaxtli tanks. Copans offensive was slowed down after fierce fighting and heavy losses on both sides. A narrow corridor was left to the Mayans to bring through supplies.
(Copanese tank forces advancing into Yaxchilian)
Meanwhile, the Dutch navy, which had been trying to keep an escape route open for its home army to Neuw Zeeland, now moved to try and counter the Chinese and Japanese ships which had been spotted heading for Aruga in the east. But at the same time, the Mayan navy set out to gain control of the sea south of Holland in order to bring in extra supplies to their isolated armies. The result was a naval battle off the tip of Zeeland. The Mayans had more ships, more advanced weapons, and could also count on some long range air support. Dutch admirals pulled off some good manoeuvring, preventing the Mayans from making the most of their numbers. But in the end, all the Dutch could do was limit their losses and withdraw westwards, leaving the islands in the east open to attack. The Mayan navy inflicted greater losses on the Dutch and claims victory, though much of the Dutch navy still survives, including their flagship dreadnaught.
Although now facing only a third of the Mayan military, the surviving forces of the Dutch home army were still outnumbered and close to disintegrating under the pressure. Somehow or other, the Dutch army kept itself together, but could not do much to prevent the Mayans expanding their area of control (to include the oil wells in the province Holland). Only a few pockets of resistance could hold out in Holland and Geldre, where a makeshift capitol has been set up. If it had not been for Copans attack, it is likely the Mayans would have captured all of these provinces and Flandern as well, and would have completely destroyed the Dutch army in the process.
(A Copanese medium bomber, crashed somewhere in Yaxchilian)
Mayan confidence has been severely shaken by these combined attacks. The people have gone from seeing newsreels of victory parades through foreign capitols to seeing their own cities occupied. Although they are not cut off, the situation of the Mayan armies in Holland is still perilous. It may yet turn out that the Mayans bit off more than they could chew when they invaded that country. The myth of Mayan invincibility has very nearly been shattered. But the people have shown resilience, and Mayan propaganda has already set to work. By attacking first, Copan has given the Mayans all the justification they need for waging a full scale war. Copan did not achieve as much as it hoped with the first strike, but its people and its troops remain confident.
Egypt: -13 Land Power (armoured cars destroyed), -3 Air Power
Copan: -11 Land Power (extra conscript losses), -4 Air Power
Holland: -7 Land Power, -1 Air Power, -10 Naval Power
Mayans: -18 Land Power, -4 Air Power, -5 Naval Power
Alaska Invaded!
Alaska had declared full independence, and everyone waited for the USAs reaction In public, the president announced that a peaceful solution had been found, and tensions began to ease. But behind the scenes, the president made an impassioned speech to the senate, calling for military action against Alaska. The senate was already anxious about the loss of prestige and abundant oil supplies, and Alaskas growing cooperation with the Iroquois was another worry. An invasion was soon being planned.
A few months later, the Army of the Valkyries landed on the beaches of western Alaska. The first US troops went ashore at midnight, and encountered little resistance, benefiting from the element of surprise and the overwhelming naval and air superiority. The Alaskan navy took heavy damage in port from US airstrikes, but bravely left its harbours and counter-attacked the invasion force the next day, losing most of its ships from the combined firepower of the US airforce and fleet. The US forces took little damage from the naval battles, but later lost some ships to mines and accidents. The US beachhead was established and began to push inland.
(Alaskan navy on patrol)
The USA had helped set up the Alaskan military over the past decade. Back then, it was envisioned that Alaskans would fight a holding action against foreign invaders until a US force could arrive to help out. Few could have guessed that the enemy would eventually prove to be the USA itself. The Alaskan army was still basically an infantry force, with little heavy artillery. The Alaskan industry had just started to produce biplane fighters, tanks and various armoured vehicles, but these arrived too late and in too few numbers.
While the Alaskans were outmatched in terms of weapons and vehicles, the US also had difficulties of its own. The Army of the Valkyries was a new force, which had been hastily put together in just a few months. The USA also had all the difficulties of making an amphibious attack. The harsh climate of Alaska did not help either. The weather was fading fast, and the front line troops were soon hit with ice, snow, blizzards and freezing temperatures. The US airpower could not achieve much in this kind of weather either, and many aircraft were damaged or destroyed by accidents. In contrast, the Alaskan army had been well trained and organised for fighting in these conditions.
The US achieved its first objective, the capture of the oil wells, with little fighting. The US forces have taken care to avoid harming the Alaskan infrastructure. But as the tanks and troops moved further east and deeper into the island, the Alaskan resistance stiffened. The US demanded the surrender of Alaskan government and army, and this was flatly refused. The morale of the Alaskan troops benefited from the patriotism that had lead to the declaration of independence in the first place. Pro-US sympathisers were now firmly a minority. Wherever the front line spread, volunteers and militias sprang up to fill the ranks of the Alaskan army. The US also suffered many ambushes and guerrilla raids behind the lines. Losses on both sides began to rise steadily, as the fighting dragged on and on.
(US troops enjoying an alaskan winter)
After several months of fighting, Alaskan independence still survives. Though most major towns have been captured, the Alaskan capitol is not yet in US hands. Bad weather, difficult terrain, and stubborn resistance have prevented the US from completing the conquest, despite their much superior air and naval power. But it seems only a matter of time before the US troops secure the whole island. Before the invasion, it seemed Alaska had gained respect and recognition from other nations. Perhaps some kind of foreign intervention will help the Alaskan resistance
USA: -1 Air power, -1 Naval Power, -5 land power
Alaska: -1 Air power (airships lost), -4 Naval power (ironclads lost), -7 land power
USA secures oil wells in west Alaska.
Alaskan volunteers: +2 Alaskan land power (militia)
Aruga Invasion
Once again, GDI nations compete for control of an island in the eastern ocean. Both China and Japan sent invasion forces to Aruga, each hoping to secure the oil wells on the Dutch island. The Dutch navy had already been battered by the Mayans by this point, as was not going to be able to challenge the invasions.
But there was a state of confusion on Aruga. There were signs that the island was preparing to declare independence, with Scandinavian backing, and Scandinavian forces were preparing to secure the island before GDI forces arrived. However, different groups of separatists were waiting for Chinese and Japanese forces to arrive, and refused to help. Most of the people on Aruga had a different culture to the Dutch, and have much more in common with the ancient Chinese and Japanese, as well as many people of Scandinavian descent. Meanwhile, several Dutch army garrisons remained loyal to the government, keeping the Dutch flag fling over the main towns on the island...
As the GDI forces continued to approach, the island was still officially Dutch territory, and Scandinavians could not act without attacking the Dutch themselves. When the strength of the GDI taskforces became clear, especially the Japanese force (half of their whole navy, including a carrier powerful capitol ships), the Scandinavians had no choice but to stand back
China arrived first, with all the naval power it could muster. The Chinese troops gained some support from local rebels, but encountered some stiff resistance from Dutch garrison forces. The Dutch even had air support on the island, if only from a few biplanes, but these still had the sky to themselves. Meanwhile, the French were keeping a close eye on the Japanese task force as it sailed under France and on to the eastern ocean. The Japanese bypassed the Venetian-owned Svalbard islands, perhaps hoping to avoid conflict with Venice for now, as they headed straight for Aruga. They had a well thought-out plan of attack, and had heavy naval firepower. The distance was too great for land-based aircraft, but the Japanese could also count on a carrier for air support. There was no doubting the outcome of this attack, especially with the island garrison already struggling to contain Chinese beachheads.
(Japanese carrier aircraft prepare to attack Aruga)
The end result was the division of the island. China gained the north, but Japan captured most of the island along with the oil wells. The Japanese also went as far as to capture the tiny Kaapstad islands to the north west, which had already been practically abandoned by the Dutch. The Chinese are likely to be annoyed by this, as Kaapstad is close to the Chinese mainland. In any case, Japanese power is now established in the eastern ocean.
Both China and Japan offered some kind of independence to the local people on Aruga to encourage them to rebel. Whether or not they will be granted any political freedom remains to be seen.
Holland: -1 Land Power, -1 Air Power
China: -2 Land Power, -1 Sea Power
Japan: -1 Land Power
Oil wells secured by Japan
Asia is in chaos, every nation on that continent is involved in some kind of fighting. The GDIs war seems to be spiralling out of control. War spreads elsewhere as Alaska and Aruga are invaded. The future is uncertain, many nations are turning their attentions to war. America and Europa remain calm, at least for now
Mayan Republic Under Attack
The government of Copan had watched anxiously as Mayan armies rolled into Arequipa in 4180 AF, and then into Holland four years later. The Mayans made little secret of their intentions to annex Copan in future, and reunite all the old mayan lands. With all of Holland in Mayan hands, Copan would be virtually surrounded and open to attack form all sides. Copan had built up as large an army as the small nation could support, but was still outnumbered by the Mayans. Copan and Mayan technology was similar in most areas, apart from air power, where the Mayans had superior machines as well as more of them. But in any case, Copan decided to strike first, Rather than wait for the inevitable onslaught
But first, the Mayans faced a different enemy... Copan had managed to make an ally out of Egypt. Previously, the Egyptians had hoped to come to some kind of agreement with the Mayans. But after seeing the fate of Holland and Arequipa, and expecting a Mayan conquest of Copan, the Egyptians began to see little hope of their own independence surviving much further. So the Egyptians eventually threw in their lot with Copan
And so one morning in mid-autumn, Mayan border forces found themselves under attack by the bulk of the Egyptian military. Mayan commanders had not been expecting this, and they immediately realised that Copan must also be about to join the attack Egypt would surely not attack alone? But they could only wait for Copan to make whatever move it was planning, as they cautiously moved in to counter the Egyptians.
Egyptian forces struck into Lazapa and partly into Arequipa, where a rebellion was encouraged. However, members of the Arequipan resistance had frequently disappeared thanks to the efforts of Mayan security forces. The resistance there was not in great shape, nor was it very well armed. The resistance did manage to rise up and take some ground, but if an when a Mayan counter attack comes, they will be in no shape to resist. Meanwhile, heavy fighting was taking place between the Egyptian army and the Mayans in the mountains that ran along the Egypt/Lazapa border.
(Egyptian cavalry troops advancing across the border)
The Egyptians made heavy use of cavalry forces (including camel-riding troops), and that proved to be of some benefit here, as there were very few roads suitable for heavy vehicles to travel along. Though the Egyptians were not without tanks, armoured cars, and decent training either. Like Copan, the Egyptians had been feeling vulnerable in central asia, and had built up as much military force as they could afford (slightly more than they could afford, in fact).
Large squadrons of Egyptian biplanes and had some initial success in supporting the attack. But as the Mayans deployed more of their modern fighters to the area, the Egyptian aircraft began to be shot to pieces. The Egyptians also launched night bombing raids with their airships, which caused little damage and were generally spectacular failures. The Mayans were often able to use radar to detect them, and send flak and night-fighters their way, reducing many airships to broken skeletons of charred metal.
Egyptians gradually pushed through the mountains with their sheer numbers, and broke out into the scattered jungle terrain of Lazapa. But Mayan garrisons were able to hold up the Egyptians long enough for the Iron Wolf army to arrive in support. The Egyptians now took heavy losses as the Mayans counter-attacked with their experienced mechanised forces. Overall, the Egyptians had more tanks and vehicles in the area, but these were all of older designs, which looked especially obsolete when up against the Mayan Kamaxtli tanks. The Egyptian offensive ground to a halt.
It was at this point that Copan sent forwards its own formidable army, unleashing a massive concentrated attack on Yaxchilian province in the south. Iron Wolf army was engaged against the Egyptians in the north and would not be able to intervene. Ripples of panic spread through both the Mayan people and the Mayan military command. Morale was high among the Copanese troops as they took the offensive against their long-awaited enemy. They dug deep into Yaxchilian, overcoming the lesser fortifications there and defeating the Mayan garrison forces, taking only moderate losses. The Mayan airforce was the main obstacle to the Copanese advance at this point, and inflicted some heavy losses on the Copan airforce. But Copan had more modern fighters than Egypt, and kept enough fighters in action to disrupt Mayan airstrikes. The Mayan airforce was also becoming overstretched, with air support needed against Egyptian and Dutch forces also.
It was a good time for Copan and Egypt to strike, as the bulk of the Mayan armies where still in Dutch territory. Holland had been very close to surrendering, but hesitated after the Mayans offered only the harshest peace terms. And of course, the Dutch hesitated even more when they found out about Copans plan. Although close to collapse, the Dutch forces kept the Mayans engaged as best they could, and also continued to hold many fortified positions in Flandern, leaving the Mayans vulnerable to encirclement. Now Copanese armoured divisions where heading for a link up with Dutch garrisons in Zeeland, isolating the Mayan forces in Holland
But they never quite made it to Zeeland... With great skill and organisation, the Mayan commanders managed to withdraw one army and send it at break-neck speed to deal with the new threat from Copan (leaving one army to finish off the Dutch forces). There were now some titanic tank battles as the mechanised spearheads of both armies met head-on across open terrain in central Yaxchilian. Military strategists had been waiting decades to see this kind of battle. Manoeuvre and counter-manoeuvre, massed tank-to-tank battles. The Copanese had greater numbers, but the Mayans had better equipment and more experience. By now the Mayans had also learnt how to get the best out of their Kamaxtli tanks. Copans offensive was slowed down after fierce fighting and heavy losses on both sides. A narrow corridor was left to the Mayans to bring through supplies.
(Copanese tank forces advancing into Yaxchilian)
Meanwhile, the Dutch navy, which had been trying to keep an escape route open for its home army to Neuw Zeeland, now moved to try and counter the Chinese and Japanese ships which had been spotted heading for Aruga in the east. But at the same time, the Mayan navy set out to gain control of the sea south of Holland in order to bring in extra supplies to their isolated armies. The result was a naval battle off the tip of Zeeland. The Mayans had more ships, more advanced weapons, and could also count on some long range air support. Dutch admirals pulled off some good manoeuvring, preventing the Mayans from making the most of their numbers. But in the end, all the Dutch could do was limit their losses and withdraw westwards, leaving the islands in the east open to attack. The Mayan navy inflicted greater losses on the Dutch and claims victory, though much of the Dutch navy still survives, including their flagship dreadnaught.
Although now facing only a third of the Mayan military, the surviving forces of the Dutch home army were still outnumbered and close to disintegrating under the pressure. Somehow or other, the Dutch army kept itself together, but could not do much to prevent the Mayans expanding their area of control (to include the oil wells in the province Holland). Only a few pockets of resistance could hold out in Holland and Geldre, where a makeshift capitol has been set up. If it had not been for Copans attack, it is likely the Mayans would have captured all of these provinces and Flandern as well, and would have completely destroyed the Dutch army in the process.
(A Copanese medium bomber, crashed somewhere in Yaxchilian)
Mayan confidence has been severely shaken by these combined attacks. The people have gone from seeing newsreels of victory parades through foreign capitols to seeing their own cities occupied. Although they are not cut off, the situation of the Mayan armies in Holland is still perilous. It may yet turn out that the Mayans bit off more than they could chew when they invaded that country. The myth of Mayan invincibility has very nearly been shattered. But the people have shown resilience, and Mayan propaganda has already set to work. By attacking first, Copan has given the Mayans all the justification they need for waging a full scale war. Copan did not achieve as much as it hoped with the first strike, but its people and its troops remain confident.
Egypt: -13 Land Power (armoured cars destroyed), -3 Air Power
Copan: -11 Land Power (extra conscript losses), -4 Air Power
Holland: -7 Land Power, -1 Air Power, -10 Naval Power
Mayans: -18 Land Power, -4 Air Power, -5 Naval Power
Alaska Invaded!
Alaska had declared full independence, and everyone waited for the USAs reaction In public, the president announced that a peaceful solution had been found, and tensions began to ease. But behind the scenes, the president made an impassioned speech to the senate, calling for military action against Alaska. The senate was already anxious about the loss of prestige and abundant oil supplies, and Alaskas growing cooperation with the Iroquois was another worry. An invasion was soon being planned.
A few months later, the Army of the Valkyries landed on the beaches of western Alaska. The first US troops went ashore at midnight, and encountered little resistance, benefiting from the element of surprise and the overwhelming naval and air superiority. The Alaskan navy took heavy damage in port from US airstrikes, but bravely left its harbours and counter-attacked the invasion force the next day, losing most of its ships from the combined firepower of the US airforce and fleet. The US forces took little damage from the naval battles, but later lost some ships to mines and accidents. The US beachhead was established and began to push inland.
(Alaskan navy on patrol)
The USA had helped set up the Alaskan military over the past decade. Back then, it was envisioned that Alaskans would fight a holding action against foreign invaders until a US force could arrive to help out. Few could have guessed that the enemy would eventually prove to be the USA itself. The Alaskan army was still basically an infantry force, with little heavy artillery. The Alaskan industry had just started to produce biplane fighters, tanks and various armoured vehicles, but these arrived too late and in too few numbers.
While the Alaskans were outmatched in terms of weapons and vehicles, the US also had difficulties of its own. The Army of the Valkyries was a new force, which had been hastily put together in just a few months. The USA also had all the difficulties of making an amphibious attack. The harsh climate of Alaska did not help either. The weather was fading fast, and the front line troops were soon hit with ice, snow, blizzards and freezing temperatures. The US airpower could not achieve much in this kind of weather either, and many aircraft were damaged or destroyed by accidents. In contrast, the Alaskan army had been well trained and organised for fighting in these conditions.
The US achieved its first objective, the capture of the oil wells, with little fighting. The US forces have taken care to avoid harming the Alaskan infrastructure. But as the tanks and troops moved further east and deeper into the island, the Alaskan resistance stiffened. The US demanded the surrender of Alaskan government and army, and this was flatly refused. The morale of the Alaskan troops benefited from the patriotism that had lead to the declaration of independence in the first place. Pro-US sympathisers were now firmly a minority. Wherever the front line spread, volunteers and militias sprang up to fill the ranks of the Alaskan army. The US also suffered many ambushes and guerrilla raids behind the lines. Losses on both sides began to rise steadily, as the fighting dragged on and on.
(US troops enjoying an alaskan winter)
After several months of fighting, Alaskan independence still survives. Though most major towns have been captured, the Alaskan capitol is not yet in US hands. Bad weather, difficult terrain, and stubborn resistance have prevented the US from completing the conquest, despite their much superior air and naval power. But it seems only a matter of time before the US troops secure the whole island. Before the invasion, it seemed Alaska had gained respect and recognition from other nations. Perhaps some kind of foreign intervention will help the Alaskan resistance
USA: -1 Air power, -1 Naval Power, -5 land power
Alaska: -1 Air power (airships lost), -4 Naval power (ironclads lost), -7 land power
USA secures oil wells in west Alaska.
Alaskan volunteers: +2 Alaskan land power (militia)
Aruga Invasion
Once again, GDI nations compete for control of an island in the eastern ocean. Both China and Japan sent invasion forces to Aruga, each hoping to secure the oil wells on the Dutch island. The Dutch navy had already been battered by the Mayans by this point, as was not going to be able to challenge the invasions.
But there was a state of confusion on Aruga. There were signs that the island was preparing to declare independence, with Scandinavian backing, and Scandinavian forces were preparing to secure the island before GDI forces arrived. However, different groups of separatists were waiting for Chinese and Japanese forces to arrive, and refused to help. Most of the people on Aruga had a different culture to the Dutch, and have much more in common with the ancient Chinese and Japanese, as well as many people of Scandinavian descent. Meanwhile, several Dutch army garrisons remained loyal to the government, keeping the Dutch flag fling over the main towns on the island...
As the GDI forces continued to approach, the island was still officially Dutch territory, and Scandinavians could not act without attacking the Dutch themselves. When the strength of the GDI taskforces became clear, especially the Japanese force (half of their whole navy, including a carrier powerful capitol ships), the Scandinavians had no choice but to stand back
China arrived first, with all the naval power it could muster. The Chinese troops gained some support from local rebels, but encountered some stiff resistance from Dutch garrison forces. The Dutch even had air support on the island, if only from a few biplanes, but these still had the sky to themselves. Meanwhile, the French were keeping a close eye on the Japanese task force as it sailed under France and on to the eastern ocean. The Japanese bypassed the Venetian-owned Svalbard islands, perhaps hoping to avoid conflict with Venice for now, as they headed straight for Aruga. They had a well thought-out plan of attack, and had heavy naval firepower. The distance was too great for land-based aircraft, but the Japanese could also count on a carrier for air support. There was no doubting the outcome of this attack, especially with the island garrison already struggling to contain Chinese beachheads.
(Japanese carrier aircraft prepare to attack Aruga)
The end result was the division of the island. China gained the north, but Japan captured most of the island along with the oil wells. The Japanese also went as far as to capture the tiny Kaapstad islands to the north west, which had already been practically abandoned by the Dutch. The Chinese are likely to be annoyed by this, as Kaapstad is close to the Chinese mainland. In any case, Japanese power is now established in the eastern ocean.
Both China and Japan offered some kind of independence to the local people on Aruga to encourage them to rebel. Whether or not they will be granted any political freedom remains to be seen.
Holland: -1 Land Power, -1 Air Power
China: -2 Land Power, -1 Sea Power
Japan: -1 Land Power
Oil wells secured by Japan
Daftpanzer
canonically ambiguous
The Death of Rome…
On the Latium front, Byzantium was determined not to let roman resistance hold out any longer. ASP troops had retaken most of Rome, but the city was now isolated and surrounded. The Autokrator ended his period of absence, and the Byzantine forces were stirred into action with a host of new orders from Das Capitol. The orders called for the biggest aerial bombardment in history to be launched against the already-ruined city of Rome. The entire Byzantine airforce was concentrated on this task.
For days, wave upon wave of Byzantine air attacks pounded the ruins of the city. Heavy bomber formations came over day and night, intermingled with waves of dive bombers and rocket-armed fighter-bombers. The ASP airforces could not do much about the situation. The devastation on the ground was immense. The city had already seen over a year of fighting. Now no building was left intact, nothing flammable was left unburned. Priceless historical buildings were completely destroyed. Byzantium had talked of unification, but this was more like extermination. Yet, life remained beneath the rubble. There were many casualties, many were buried alive, but most survived like rats, sheltering in sewers and basements. An effective fighting force remained in the ruins.
The actual ASP front line remained to the south west of Rome. The ASP generals decided to keep to the defensive, and not to try a breakthrough to Rome. Perhaps the city could hold out…
(Byzantine troops on the outskirts of Rome)
Byzantium moved in for the kill, but the mechanised forces encountered a whole new kind of terrain. Not quite a city, nor even a ruined city, more like a sea of smouldering rubble. Collapsed buildings and craters blocked most roads. It fell to the troops to clear the rubble of enemy troops, which they eventually did, but only after heavy casualties. It was the most brutal urban fighting yet seen… But exhaustion and lack of supplies prevented the ASP units from keeping up a frontal defence, while the Byzantine troops seemed more determined than ever. Eventually the Byzantines managed to push into the heart of the city once again, where they planted the Byzantine flag on the ruins of the forum once again, and claimed victory once again… But this time, it seemed for good. Most of the surviving Venetian and Dutch troops in the city had surrendered by now. Only the more fanatical Roman troops (including the terrifying ‘Arcani’
continued the fight from underground, appearing randomly throughout the city at night, ambushing Byzantine troops wherever they could.
(A Venetian tank takes shelter, somewhere in southern Latium)
The Byzantine infantry had taken another mauling at Rome, but the mechanised forces had been largely spared, were ready to roll on against the ASP lines in the south west. All the Byzantine armies were concentrated on the Latium peninsular for the final breakthrough. Byzantine air power was also concentrated on bombarding the ASP front line. Initially, the progress was good, but once again the ASP forces managed to slow down and then halt the Byzantine advance in a series of desperate defences, ambushes and counter-attacks. However, the ASP was forced to give up much more ground this time. In fact, the ASP is now left holing a few toeholds at the south east of the peninsular. There seems little hope of recapturing Rome again... And the Venetian and Dutch expedition forces were also beginning to crack, leaving the Roman armies to hold the lines together.
Battle of the Venetian Channel
Meanwhile, the ASP and Byzantine navies were heading for a showdown. The Byzantine fleet not only tightened its blockade of the island of Venice, but gathered its strength and began a bombardment of the Venetian coast. As well as the heavy guns of their capitol ships, the Byzantines also sent in their fearsome ‘Typhon’ rocket-bombardment cruisers, unleashing devestating rocket barrages against any coastal towns and ports they could reach. If there ever was a time for a decisive battle, this was it. Venetian and Roman fleets gathered their remaining strength, together with as much air power as they could, and set out to defeat the Byzantine navy at all costs.
What followed was a very chaotic battle in the Venetian channel, involving land-based artillery on both sides, as well as ships and aircraft. In fact the ASP had superior air power in the skies above the battle, as Byzantine air power was still concentrated on the land offensive. The confines of the channel made manoeuvring difficult, there was little choice for either side but to attack head on or withdraw. The Byzantine fleet was about one-quarter larger than the ASP fleet, but this quarter consisted of heavy cruisers and capitol ships. The ASP had to try to counter the heavy firepower advantage with their airpower…
(Byzantine warship under attack by ASP aircraft)
And so the ASP aircraft attacked first, a mixture of old biplanes and more modern fighters, bombers and dive-bombers, from Venice, Rome and Holland. After months of constantly fearing Byzantine air attacks, It was inspiring to the Venetians watching below to see such large formations of ASP air power taking to the skies overhead. They managed to sink several cruisers, damaged both Byzantine battleships, and severely damaged one of the Byzantine carriers. The Byzantine carrier aircraft fought bravely against superior numbers of enemy planes, and managed to inflict greater damage on the ASP airforce than their own losses. The Byzantines could send only a few scattered airstrikes against the ASP ships as the two fleets approached.
(The battleship VNS Veneto leads the ASP fleet into combat)
Venetian destroyers came straight at the Byzantine ships, launching a hail of torpedoes at their formation. Many destroyers were sunk by heavy gun fire, but the torpedoes forced the Byzantine ships to take evasive action and broke up their formation. The core of the ASP fleet now came in range of the Byzantines and heavy firefight began. Initially the ASP had the advantage, but the Byzantines regrouped and got their best ships into the fight. The battle became a shooting-match, where the superior heavy guns of the Byzantines held the advantage. Despite being repeatedly damaged by aircraft, the Byzantine battleships performed admirably, constantly firing away and putting hundreds of shells into the ASP ships. Meanwhile, the ASP aircraft kept up attacks as the two fleets became mixed together. It became very confusing to keep track of the position each side’s ships, and both sides were bombed by their own aircraft. Meanwhile, both sides were also running into others minefields and artillery fire from either side of the channel, which was now full of smoke, spray, shells glowing red-hot flying through the air, AAA tracers and dirty black clouds of low-level flak exploding.
(Byzantine battleship opening fire)
Eventually, the ASP admirals gave the signal to withdraw after both the Venetian capitol ships were sunk. The dreadnaught VNS ‘Zeno’ had suffered a magazine explosion, while the battleship VNS ‘Veneto’ capsized after its hull was ripped open by dozens of shells from the Byzantine battleships. Many other cruisers and destroyers were lost. It was heartbreaking for the Venetians, as the Byzantine fleet still seemed to be more or less intact as the battle wound down. However, the Byzantines had indeed lost many ships of their own, and it wasn’t over yet. A final airstrike by the ASP managed to sink one of the damaged Byzantine battleships and very nearly sank the other, leaving the Byzantines with only one dreadnaught capitol ship ready for battle.
All in all, the battle was a victory for neither side. The Venetian navy lost its capitol ships and took heavy losses, and the Roman fleet was reduced to a handful of operational ships. The Byzantines till have control of the seas between Venice and Crete, though they have also taken heavy losses. While the blockade of Venice was partially lifted by the battle, the blockade of Crete remained in place. The island was thrown even further into chaos, with a full-scale armed rebellion underway. Pro-Byzantine militia rule the streets, and Byzantine air and naval forces offered some support to the rebels… But the Venetians still have an army dug in on the island, which maintains a tight grip on government buildings and supplies of food and ammunition.
And in Latium, Roman armies just refuse to give in. They are still on the defensive, fighting in hilly terrain that they know well. The fate of Rome itself is a severe blow to the Roman troops… but it seems the last strongholds are going to keep fighting as long as there are still stocks of food and ammunition. All the while, fanatical troops are still fighting in the sewers and basements under the ruined streets of the capitol.
Byzantium: -9 Land Power (extra infantry losses), -3 Air Power, -15 Naval Power (-1 Battleship, 1 Battleship and 1 Carrier heavily damaged)
Venice: -4 Land Power, -4 Air Power, -14 Naval Power (-1 Battleship, -1 Dreadnaught)
Rome: -11 Land Power, -1 Air Power, -3 Naval Power
Holland: -4 Land Power
Fortifications in Latium reduced to lesser forts.
Incan Civil War
The democratic government surprised the Manu rebels with an aggressive and well-planned counter offensive. The rebels were gathering in Andahuaylas province for a drive on the Incan Capitol at Vitcos, but government forces attacked them first. The plan was to trap and ambush the rebels around the Andahuaylas oil wells, but this was only partly successful. Two government armies attacked in a pincer movement, while a third army was created from new recruits and was sent in support. It eventually tuned into a full-scale battle throughout the whole province, with some especially fierce battles for the land bridges between the great lakes in the north east. The fighting here was different to the massed air and tank battles happening in the south. Here neither side had any tanks (though the government had tanks under construction), while cavalry troops still played a vital role.
(A Biplane fighter of the rebel Manu Coalition)
The rebels did not have much chance to dig in before the attack. The superior numbers and coordination of the government forces eventually gave them the upper hand. Andhuaylas and the oil wells were recaptured mostly intact, though the rebels have so far managed to keep hold of their headquarters in Manu province. The government air force prevented the rebel biplane squadron from doing any real harm, but could not crush it completely.
Meanwhile, people are tending to side with the government. Ethnic Celtic and even Portuguese people are supporting government forces. The fear is that a return of fascism would probably make things worse for these minority peoples, even if they aren’t too happy right now. This has helped the government get the volunteers it needed for a new militia army. Meanwhile, the unrest in Portugal still continues, with more (mainly peaceful) protests for increased independence.
Inca Republic: -6 Land Power,
Manu Coalition: -7 Land Power
Incan volunteers: +1 Land Power (militia)
Hittite Civil War
A newly elected Hittite government swung into action to crush the Tyrana rebellion and restore order. Civil rights were reduced, partial martial law was declared, and Tyrana was blockaded by the navy, which had mainly sided against the rebels. Meanwhile the government gathered all loyal troops for a massed attack across the Sardis river into the mountainous province of Aleppo, before the rebels could dig in there (and secure the oil wells).
The fighting was surprisingly bloody, with most casualties on the government side. Neither side has many tanks, most attacks were launched on foot. Government air power proved decisive. The Hittites had purchased several of the mayan ‘Macaw’ medium bombers. While the Hittite air crews were not as well trained, the Macaws still proved deadly. Government troops established themselves across the river, and eventually drove deep into Aleppo.
The mines and oil wells and are still being fought over. The Tyrana secessionists are not defeated, but have already lost their main defensive strongholds, and have also lost their main source of wealth before they could build upon it. The Hittite government has gained support for this show of strength, though many are shocked by the casualties suffered in the fighting, and are also worried about the reversal of civil rights… It seems the Democracy will not survive this war, no matter what happens.
Hittite Republic: -8 Land Power (extra infantry losses), -1 Air Power
Tyrana: -5 Land Power, -1 Air Power
On the Latium front, Byzantium was determined not to let roman resistance hold out any longer. ASP troops had retaken most of Rome, but the city was now isolated and surrounded. The Autokrator ended his period of absence, and the Byzantine forces were stirred into action with a host of new orders from Das Capitol. The orders called for the biggest aerial bombardment in history to be launched against the already-ruined city of Rome. The entire Byzantine airforce was concentrated on this task.
For days, wave upon wave of Byzantine air attacks pounded the ruins of the city. Heavy bomber formations came over day and night, intermingled with waves of dive bombers and rocket-armed fighter-bombers. The ASP airforces could not do much about the situation. The devastation on the ground was immense. The city had already seen over a year of fighting. Now no building was left intact, nothing flammable was left unburned. Priceless historical buildings were completely destroyed. Byzantium had talked of unification, but this was more like extermination. Yet, life remained beneath the rubble. There were many casualties, many were buried alive, but most survived like rats, sheltering in sewers and basements. An effective fighting force remained in the ruins.
The actual ASP front line remained to the south west of Rome. The ASP generals decided to keep to the defensive, and not to try a breakthrough to Rome. Perhaps the city could hold out…
(Byzantine troops on the outskirts of Rome)
Byzantium moved in for the kill, but the mechanised forces encountered a whole new kind of terrain. Not quite a city, nor even a ruined city, more like a sea of smouldering rubble. Collapsed buildings and craters blocked most roads. It fell to the troops to clear the rubble of enemy troops, which they eventually did, but only after heavy casualties. It was the most brutal urban fighting yet seen… But exhaustion and lack of supplies prevented the ASP units from keeping up a frontal defence, while the Byzantine troops seemed more determined than ever. Eventually the Byzantines managed to push into the heart of the city once again, where they planted the Byzantine flag on the ruins of the forum once again, and claimed victory once again… But this time, it seemed for good. Most of the surviving Venetian and Dutch troops in the city had surrendered by now. Only the more fanatical Roman troops (including the terrifying ‘Arcani’
continued the fight from underground, appearing randomly throughout the city at night, ambushing Byzantine troops wherever they could.
(A Venetian tank takes shelter, somewhere in southern Latium)
The Byzantine infantry had taken another mauling at Rome, but the mechanised forces had been largely spared, were ready to roll on against the ASP lines in the south west. All the Byzantine armies were concentrated on the Latium peninsular for the final breakthrough. Byzantine air power was also concentrated on bombarding the ASP front line. Initially, the progress was good, but once again the ASP forces managed to slow down and then halt the Byzantine advance in a series of desperate defences, ambushes and counter-attacks. However, the ASP was forced to give up much more ground this time. In fact, the ASP is now left holing a few toeholds at the south east of the peninsular. There seems little hope of recapturing Rome again... And the Venetian and Dutch expedition forces were also beginning to crack, leaving the Roman armies to hold the lines together.
Battle of the Venetian Channel
Meanwhile, the ASP and Byzantine navies were heading for a showdown. The Byzantine fleet not only tightened its blockade of the island of Venice, but gathered its strength and began a bombardment of the Venetian coast. As well as the heavy guns of their capitol ships, the Byzantines also sent in their fearsome ‘Typhon’ rocket-bombardment cruisers, unleashing devestating rocket barrages against any coastal towns and ports they could reach. If there ever was a time for a decisive battle, this was it. Venetian and Roman fleets gathered their remaining strength, together with as much air power as they could, and set out to defeat the Byzantine navy at all costs.
What followed was a very chaotic battle in the Venetian channel, involving land-based artillery on both sides, as well as ships and aircraft. In fact the ASP had superior air power in the skies above the battle, as Byzantine air power was still concentrated on the land offensive. The confines of the channel made manoeuvring difficult, there was little choice for either side but to attack head on or withdraw. The Byzantine fleet was about one-quarter larger than the ASP fleet, but this quarter consisted of heavy cruisers and capitol ships. The ASP had to try to counter the heavy firepower advantage with their airpower…
(Byzantine warship under attack by ASP aircraft)
And so the ASP aircraft attacked first, a mixture of old biplanes and more modern fighters, bombers and dive-bombers, from Venice, Rome and Holland. After months of constantly fearing Byzantine air attacks, It was inspiring to the Venetians watching below to see such large formations of ASP air power taking to the skies overhead. They managed to sink several cruisers, damaged both Byzantine battleships, and severely damaged one of the Byzantine carriers. The Byzantine carrier aircraft fought bravely against superior numbers of enemy planes, and managed to inflict greater damage on the ASP airforce than their own losses. The Byzantines could send only a few scattered airstrikes against the ASP ships as the two fleets approached.
(The battleship VNS Veneto leads the ASP fleet into combat)
Venetian destroyers came straight at the Byzantine ships, launching a hail of torpedoes at their formation. Many destroyers were sunk by heavy gun fire, but the torpedoes forced the Byzantine ships to take evasive action and broke up their formation. The core of the ASP fleet now came in range of the Byzantines and heavy firefight began. Initially the ASP had the advantage, but the Byzantines regrouped and got their best ships into the fight. The battle became a shooting-match, where the superior heavy guns of the Byzantines held the advantage. Despite being repeatedly damaged by aircraft, the Byzantine battleships performed admirably, constantly firing away and putting hundreds of shells into the ASP ships. Meanwhile, the ASP aircraft kept up attacks as the two fleets became mixed together. It became very confusing to keep track of the position each side’s ships, and both sides were bombed by their own aircraft. Meanwhile, both sides were also running into others minefields and artillery fire from either side of the channel, which was now full of smoke, spray, shells glowing red-hot flying through the air, AAA tracers and dirty black clouds of low-level flak exploding.
(Byzantine battleship opening fire)
Eventually, the ASP admirals gave the signal to withdraw after both the Venetian capitol ships were sunk. The dreadnaught VNS ‘Zeno’ had suffered a magazine explosion, while the battleship VNS ‘Veneto’ capsized after its hull was ripped open by dozens of shells from the Byzantine battleships. Many other cruisers and destroyers were lost. It was heartbreaking for the Venetians, as the Byzantine fleet still seemed to be more or less intact as the battle wound down. However, the Byzantines had indeed lost many ships of their own, and it wasn’t over yet. A final airstrike by the ASP managed to sink one of the damaged Byzantine battleships and very nearly sank the other, leaving the Byzantines with only one dreadnaught capitol ship ready for battle.
All in all, the battle was a victory for neither side. The Venetian navy lost its capitol ships and took heavy losses, and the Roman fleet was reduced to a handful of operational ships. The Byzantines till have control of the seas between Venice and Crete, though they have also taken heavy losses. While the blockade of Venice was partially lifted by the battle, the blockade of Crete remained in place. The island was thrown even further into chaos, with a full-scale armed rebellion underway. Pro-Byzantine militia rule the streets, and Byzantine air and naval forces offered some support to the rebels… But the Venetians still have an army dug in on the island, which maintains a tight grip on government buildings and supplies of food and ammunition.
And in Latium, Roman armies just refuse to give in. They are still on the defensive, fighting in hilly terrain that they know well. The fate of Rome itself is a severe blow to the Roman troops… but it seems the last strongholds are going to keep fighting as long as there are still stocks of food and ammunition. All the while, fanatical troops are still fighting in the sewers and basements under the ruined streets of the capitol.
Byzantium: -9 Land Power (extra infantry losses), -3 Air Power, -15 Naval Power (-1 Battleship, 1 Battleship and 1 Carrier heavily damaged)
Venice: -4 Land Power, -4 Air Power, -14 Naval Power (-1 Battleship, -1 Dreadnaught)
Rome: -11 Land Power, -1 Air Power, -3 Naval Power
Holland: -4 Land Power
Fortifications in Latium reduced to lesser forts.
Incan Civil War
The democratic government surprised the Manu rebels with an aggressive and well-planned counter offensive. The rebels were gathering in Andahuaylas province for a drive on the Incan Capitol at Vitcos, but government forces attacked them first. The plan was to trap and ambush the rebels around the Andahuaylas oil wells, but this was only partly successful. Two government armies attacked in a pincer movement, while a third army was created from new recruits and was sent in support. It eventually tuned into a full-scale battle throughout the whole province, with some especially fierce battles for the land bridges between the great lakes in the north east. The fighting here was different to the massed air and tank battles happening in the south. Here neither side had any tanks (though the government had tanks under construction), while cavalry troops still played a vital role.
(A Biplane fighter of the rebel Manu Coalition)
The rebels did not have much chance to dig in before the attack. The superior numbers and coordination of the government forces eventually gave them the upper hand. Andhuaylas and the oil wells were recaptured mostly intact, though the rebels have so far managed to keep hold of their headquarters in Manu province. The government air force prevented the rebel biplane squadron from doing any real harm, but could not crush it completely.
Meanwhile, people are tending to side with the government. Ethnic Celtic and even Portuguese people are supporting government forces. The fear is that a return of fascism would probably make things worse for these minority peoples, even if they aren’t too happy right now. This has helped the government get the volunteers it needed for a new militia army. Meanwhile, the unrest in Portugal still continues, with more (mainly peaceful) protests for increased independence.
Inca Republic: -6 Land Power,
Manu Coalition: -7 Land Power
Incan volunteers: +1 Land Power (militia)
Hittite Civil War
A newly elected Hittite government swung into action to crush the Tyrana rebellion and restore order. Civil rights were reduced, partial martial law was declared, and Tyrana was blockaded by the navy, which had mainly sided against the rebels. Meanwhile the government gathered all loyal troops for a massed attack across the Sardis river into the mountainous province of Aleppo, before the rebels could dig in there (and secure the oil wells).
The fighting was surprisingly bloody, with most casualties on the government side. Neither side has many tanks, most attacks were launched on foot. Government air power proved decisive. The Hittites had purchased several of the mayan ‘Macaw’ medium bombers. While the Hittite air crews were not as well trained, the Macaws still proved deadly. Government troops established themselves across the river, and eventually drove deep into Aleppo.
The mines and oil wells and are still being fought over. The Tyrana secessionists are not defeated, but have already lost their main defensive strongholds, and have also lost their main source of wealth before they could build upon it. The Hittite government has gained support for this show of strength, though many are shocked by the casualties suffered in the fighting, and are also worried about the reversal of civil rights… It seems the Democracy will not survive this war, no matter what happens.
Hittite Republic: -8 Land Power (extra infantry losses), -1 Air Power
Tyrana: -5 Land Power, -1 Air Power
Daftpanzer
canonically ambiguous
Celtic Insurrection Ends
The revolutionaries in Eltuca continued to call for massed uprisings and disobedience against the regime of Cimner Elouh… But the streets remained mostly quiet. Many Celts are indeed unhappy about the alliance with the GDI, the annexation of Norseland and Zulu, the involvement in Acadia, the growing pollution and industrialisation, and the inaction while wars are waged to destroy other nations... But Celts have also been getting richer under the regime, which seems to count for a lot. Nobody rose up… And so the philosophers say, something noble has died in the Celtic people…
Government forces eventually moved in to Eltuca to end the insurrection, using non-violent methods where possible. A handful of fanatics fought to the death, in a shoot-out in the provincial government building. But most surrendered after seeing that they had no real public support. The government has promised to give only light punishments to all those who cooperate, and has promised more discussion about the problems facing the nation. A period of instability seems to be at an end.
‘Super-Carriers’ Under Construction
A massive industrial effort is underway in Celtonia to produce two new ‘super-carriers’, one of which is to be delivered to the Spanish navy. They will be among the largest ships ever built, capable of carrying and maintaining a large amount of aircraft. There are fears that the size of the ships will make them vulnerable in battle, but Celtic navy officials insist that extra armour will make them better protected than other carriers.
Norseland Given Autonomy
Meanwhile, Celtonia has granted self-rule to Norseland, which now returns to the world map as a puppet state. This has eased some of the unrest there, and may also mend some of the damage to Celtonia’s reputation, especially with the Scandinavian countries… but the Celts still maintain a tight grip on the oil and rare mineral supplies there.
Mexican Republic Becomes a ‘Protectorate’ of Spain
Mexico has signed a treaty giving up much of its independence to Spain, becoming a puppet state in return for protection and help with it’s economy and technology. The campaign to re-unite all the old Mexican lands and rebuild the former nation was at a dead end. France and Germany seemed entrenched in their newly gained lands, and there was no real international support. Mexico is forced to accept the situation, and make the best of things by aligning itself to Spain, the only nation (apart from tiny Nemausus) who had actually fought in favour of Mexican independence, and has already given a substantial amount of economic and military aid.
Spain is now guaranteed a supply of oil and rare minerals from Mexico. Meanwhile, French influence also remains high, especially since France returned some territory it had captured. But France still holds Tenochtitlan, and is allied with Germans, who re-colonised Tehuacan province and renamed it ‘Saxony’... The Mexicans were not happy about all this, which helped push things in Spain’s favour.
Iroquois Nation Purchases Islands from Venice
The tiny island chains of Eleuthera and the Paradise Isles are now under Iroquois control. Eleuthera has been purchased permanently, and provides a useful link between the north Iroquois coast and the Iroquois protectorate of Akwesane. The Paradise Isles have officially only been leased for five years, and the ports there are still accepting Venetian ships. These new acquisitions will help the Iroquois trade networks, as well as spreading the range and influence of Iroquois naval and air power.
(The 'Paradise' Islands)
The Iroquois have also been escorting their trading ships to Venice, risking confrontation with Byzantine forces. So far this has not happened, especially after the major sea battle there forced both sides to withdraw most of their ships for repairs.
Meanwhile, on the mainland, the Iroquois government has announced a grand ‘energy distribution’ project. This promises to provide reliable electrical power to the whole nation, including isolated rural areas.
Acadian Government-in-Exile declared in Iroquois Nation
The Iroquois have created a government-in-exile for the former nation of Acadia, which was invaded by Celtic and US forces in 4183 after a facist coup there. Many members of the government-in-exile were involved in the coup and in the running the country afterwards. Several of these people are known to have been arrested by US forces, so how they came to be in the Iroquois Nation is not clear… It seems some sort of deal may have been struck to allow fascist sympathisers free passage to the Iroquois nation.
Disneyland complete in Oregon, USA
Many intellectuals express their grief over the bizarre neo-corporate cultural degeneracy that the USA is inflicting upon the world. But most Americans find it good fun. This has been a large investment by the government, and is hoped that will become a major destination for visitors. However, the opening of Disneyland has been somewhat overshadowed by news of the Alaskan war.
USA – German cooperation…
These two nations have signed a free trade agreement, and have both announced an embargo of Celtic goods, as a response to Celtonia’s continued occupation of the Acadia province in eastern america. Germany and the USA seem opposed to Celtic ‘neoimperialism’ invading their shores.
Meanwhile, there is news that the USA and Germany have held vast military exercises in Bavaria. The exact purpose of these is unclear, but it seems the two militaries are improving their training and their ability to cooperate in battle.
Heidleberg Province to be Formally Annexed into the USA as ‘Carolina’?
The area was part of the former nation of Acadia. While many pro-independence sentiments remain, the area is also home to many ethnic Germans, who have campaigned hard for a reunion with Germany. However, it seems Germany has no intention of getting involved. Foreign analysts suspect this is part of some USA-German cooperation treaty.
Now the US government has suggested reorganising the area as the state of ‘Carolina’. This is not going to sit very well with the ethic-germans, but if Germany is not going to lend any support then there is little they can do.
Germany hunts down ‘Fascist Conspirators’
Germany has increased its civil rights, as it joins the list of nations banning child labour and introducing a minimum wage... At the same time, the government has launched a full-scale anti-fascist campaign. The government claims fascism is a threat to the stability of the nation. Support for fascism within Germany was already low, and now is even lower. There have been a few arrests of alleged ‘fascist conspirators’. Many accuse the government of launching a witch-hunt. None of this has helped relations with the fascist Iroquois.
Scandinavian Fascists Demand to be Heard
Meanwhile, the tiny fascist political movement in Greater Scandinavia has been holding public rallies and parades in a bid to recruit more members. The Allthing has voted for full freedom of speech and the right to put forward different political ideas, even ones that oppose the democracy. Now the government cannot censor the fascists without going against the will of the people… Still, very few Scandinavians have any support for fascism, and that is unlikely to change in future.
Scandinavian Healthcare
Scandinavia has also launched the first official state healthcare system. Although expensive, this could lead to improved morale and increase the available manpower in the nation.
EODC pulls out of Holland
Meanwhile, the EODC had pulled out from Holland due to the Mayan invasion and the war there. The Scandinavian government has compensated traders and has helped reorganise EODC assets in the remaining nations.
Japanese Military Spending Increases….
The Japanese navy is one of the largest in the world, and the army is not insubstantial either. Military expansion has continued over the past months, and military spending is now putting a big strain on the Japanese economy. It is feared that Japan has already reached the limit of what it can reasonably support...
The development of Japan’s Datio and Oki islands as travel destinations may well help the economy. Although with all the warfare taking place across the world, it is currently not such a great time for tourism…
Violence in France comes to an end?
France has enjoyed the most peaceful times for years. Security forces have kept up their campaign against anarchists, neo-fascists and other anti-government forces. Many more have been arrested or killed and the trouble seems to be coming to an end. However, there have been rumours of at least one successful assassination attack on a senior member of the ‘Committee of National Defence’. Exactly who was behind this and what this means is unclear, it seems there could actually be new phase of violence about to begin. Nonetheless, foreign investors remain optimistic and continue to invest in French business and industry.
Meanwhile, the committee of national defence has suggested that a more permanent government could soon be declared, raising hopes of continued stability for the future. The revolutionary government has been in power since the revolution at the start of 4182 AF.
French and Mexican forces secure ancient Aztec artefacts
French troops have cracked down on antiquity smugglers operating along the border between French Tenochtitlan and Mexican territories, and have delivered several artefacts back into Mexican hands, further increasing relations between the two nations. Mexico has begun a conservation program to restore and preserve whatever remains of the ancient Aztec art and architecture.
Other nations have not been so constructive… Germany famously blasted several ancient temples into oblivion during the recent Mexican war, although Aztec fanatics must be blamed for dragging the fighting into those areas.
Nobel Prize Winner:
A French team wins the prize this year, for work in excavating fossils of various pre-historic species in southern France (such as the ‘mammoth’ polar penguin, which was actually a fierce predator) and for their work in understanding evolution and genetics. Celtic scientists, who had recently made similar discoveries, say this is a political move to improve relations with their neighbours, and accuse the Scandinavian-based Nobel Foundation of favouritism, though there is no evidence for this. Others have accused the Celtic scientists of being sore losers.
NPC Diplo:
From Egypt, to World
We have no interest in capturing Mayan territory. We have no quarrel with the Mayan people, except those who misplace their loyalty in the fascist government, a proven destroyer of other nations and peoples.
We are fighting together with the brave people of Copan against the fascist tyranny of Chicen Itza. We are fighting purely to disarm the Mayan republic, to achieve our own survival and our own freedom.
We do not know what the future holds, but we will continue down this path. We will graciously cooperate with anyone who allies with us, we will bitterly resist anyone who allies against us.
From Tartarus, to ASP and world
We are announcing our withdrawal from the ASP alliance due to certain unfortunate circumstances. We would like to discuss the restoration of trade links with GDI nations and any nations formerly opposed to the ASP.
From Holland, to China and Japan
It is regretful that you should take action against our people. As the GDI remains a defensive organisation, you have no justification for this. We hope the world opinion will rightfully condemn your actions. We demand you withdraw from our islands. If not, you will have dragged yourself into a war that you will eventually lose. The honourable nations of the world are combining against the forces of aggression, and no matter what it takes, we will eventually destroy the forces of oppression.
From Celtonia, to USA
We would like to begin talks on the future of Acadia province and also the province Heidelberg or ‘Carolina’. We are prepared to withdraw from Acadia, and we recognise that the region should be under the USA’s sphere of influence, but it would not be fitting to have the USA completely annex these territories and the different cultures they contain.
Meanwhile, your ruthless oppression of Alaska, which contains many people of Celtic descent, and your embargo of our goods you have organised together with Germany, these are matters we take very seriously. With these actions, the USA is in danger of severely damaging its relations with our nation.
From Celtonia, to Incas
We would like to offer our support for the restoration of order in your nation. Our military would be willing to assist in Manu to ensure the defeat and surrender of the rebels there. We applaud your move away from fascist militarism, and we hope that relations can improve between our nations.
From Manu rebels, to Incas
Our high command is willing to end the war in exchange for being granted safe passage into exile, and guarantees that the government will take no action against them. We also ask that our soldiers will be granted freedom and will not be punished if they lay down their arms.
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Its now Spring-Summer 4185 AF
OOC: I'll keep just one set of stats on the front page this time around and keep updating that, as is the convention
The revolutionaries in Eltuca continued to call for massed uprisings and disobedience against the regime of Cimner Elouh… But the streets remained mostly quiet. Many Celts are indeed unhappy about the alliance with the GDI, the annexation of Norseland and Zulu, the involvement in Acadia, the growing pollution and industrialisation, and the inaction while wars are waged to destroy other nations... But Celts have also been getting richer under the regime, which seems to count for a lot. Nobody rose up… And so the philosophers say, something noble has died in the Celtic people…
Government forces eventually moved in to Eltuca to end the insurrection, using non-violent methods where possible. A handful of fanatics fought to the death, in a shoot-out in the provincial government building. But most surrendered after seeing that they had no real public support. The government has promised to give only light punishments to all those who cooperate, and has promised more discussion about the problems facing the nation. A period of instability seems to be at an end.
‘Super-Carriers’ Under Construction
A massive industrial effort is underway in Celtonia to produce two new ‘super-carriers’, one of which is to be delivered to the Spanish navy. They will be among the largest ships ever built, capable of carrying and maintaining a large amount of aircraft. There are fears that the size of the ships will make them vulnerable in battle, but Celtic navy officials insist that extra armour will make them better protected than other carriers.
Norseland Given Autonomy
Meanwhile, Celtonia has granted self-rule to Norseland, which now returns to the world map as a puppet state. This has eased some of the unrest there, and may also mend some of the damage to Celtonia’s reputation, especially with the Scandinavian countries… but the Celts still maintain a tight grip on the oil and rare mineral supplies there.
Mexican Republic Becomes a ‘Protectorate’ of Spain
Mexico has signed a treaty giving up much of its independence to Spain, becoming a puppet state in return for protection and help with it’s economy and technology. The campaign to re-unite all the old Mexican lands and rebuild the former nation was at a dead end. France and Germany seemed entrenched in their newly gained lands, and there was no real international support. Mexico is forced to accept the situation, and make the best of things by aligning itself to Spain, the only nation (apart from tiny Nemausus) who had actually fought in favour of Mexican independence, and has already given a substantial amount of economic and military aid.
Spain is now guaranteed a supply of oil and rare minerals from Mexico. Meanwhile, French influence also remains high, especially since France returned some territory it had captured. But France still holds Tenochtitlan, and is allied with Germans, who re-colonised Tehuacan province and renamed it ‘Saxony’... The Mexicans were not happy about all this, which helped push things in Spain’s favour.
Iroquois Nation Purchases Islands from Venice
The tiny island chains of Eleuthera and the Paradise Isles are now under Iroquois control. Eleuthera has been purchased permanently, and provides a useful link between the north Iroquois coast and the Iroquois protectorate of Akwesane. The Paradise Isles have officially only been leased for five years, and the ports there are still accepting Venetian ships. These new acquisitions will help the Iroquois trade networks, as well as spreading the range and influence of Iroquois naval and air power.
(The 'Paradise' Islands)
The Iroquois have also been escorting their trading ships to Venice, risking confrontation with Byzantine forces. So far this has not happened, especially after the major sea battle there forced both sides to withdraw most of their ships for repairs.
Meanwhile, on the mainland, the Iroquois government has announced a grand ‘energy distribution’ project. This promises to provide reliable electrical power to the whole nation, including isolated rural areas.
Acadian Government-in-Exile declared in Iroquois Nation
The Iroquois have created a government-in-exile for the former nation of Acadia, which was invaded by Celtic and US forces in 4183 after a facist coup there. Many members of the government-in-exile were involved in the coup and in the running the country afterwards. Several of these people are known to have been arrested by US forces, so how they came to be in the Iroquois Nation is not clear… It seems some sort of deal may have been struck to allow fascist sympathisers free passage to the Iroquois nation.
Disneyland complete in Oregon, USA
Many intellectuals express their grief over the bizarre neo-corporate cultural degeneracy that the USA is inflicting upon the world. But most Americans find it good fun. This has been a large investment by the government, and is hoped that will become a major destination for visitors. However, the opening of Disneyland has been somewhat overshadowed by news of the Alaskan war.
USA – German cooperation…
These two nations have signed a free trade agreement, and have both announced an embargo of Celtic goods, as a response to Celtonia’s continued occupation of the Acadia province in eastern america. Germany and the USA seem opposed to Celtic ‘neoimperialism’ invading their shores.
Meanwhile, there is news that the USA and Germany have held vast military exercises in Bavaria. The exact purpose of these is unclear, but it seems the two militaries are improving their training and their ability to cooperate in battle.
Heidleberg Province to be Formally Annexed into the USA as ‘Carolina’?
The area was part of the former nation of Acadia. While many pro-independence sentiments remain, the area is also home to many ethnic Germans, who have campaigned hard for a reunion with Germany. However, it seems Germany has no intention of getting involved. Foreign analysts suspect this is part of some USA-German cooperation treaty.
Now the US government has suggested reorganising the area as the state of ‘Carolina’. This is not going to sit very well with the ethic-germans, but if Germany is not going to lend any support then there is little they can do.
Germany hunts down ‘Fascist Conspirators’
Germany has increased its civil rights, as it joins the list of nations banning child labour and introducing a minimum wage... At the same time, the government has launched a full-scale anti-fascist campaign. The government claims fascism is a threat to the stability of the nation. Support for fascism within Germany was already low, and now is even lower. There have been a few arrests of alleged ‘fascist conspirators’. Many accuse the government of launching a witch-hunt. None of this has helped relations with the fascist Iroquois.
Scandinavian Fascists Demand to be Heard
Meanwhile, the tiny fascist political movement in Greater Scandinavia has been holding public rallies and parades in a bid to recruit more members. The Allthing has voted for full freedom of speech and the right to put forward different political ideas, even ones that oppose the democracy. Now the government cannot censor the fascists without going against the will of the people… Still, very few Scandinavians have any support for fascism, and that is unlikely to change in future.
Scandinavian Healthcare
Scandinavia has also launched the first official state healthcare system. Although expensive, this could lead to improved morale and increase the available manpower in the nation.
EODC pulls out of Holland
Meanwhile, the EODC had pulled out from Holland due to the Mayan invasion and the war there. The Scandinavian government has compensated traders and has helped reorganise EODC assets in the remaining nations.
Japanese Military Spending Increases….
The Japanese navy is one of the largest in the world, and the army is not insubstantial either. Military expansion has continued over the past months, and military spending is now putting a big strain on the Japanese economy. It is feared that Japan has already reached the limit of what it can reasonably support...
The development of Japan’s Datio and Oki islands as travel destinations may well help the economy. Although with all the warfare taking place across the world, it is currently not such a great time for tourism…
Violence in France comes to an end?
France has enjoyed the most peaceful times for years. Security forces have kept up their campaign against anarchists, neo-fascists and other anti-government forces. Many more have been arrested or killed and the trouble seems to be coming to an end. However, there have been rumours of at least one successful assassination attack on a senior member of the ‘Committee of National Defence’. Exactly who was behind this and what this means is unclear, it seems there could actually be new phase of violence about to begin. Nonetheless, foreign investors remain optimistic and continue to invest in French business and industry.
Meanwhile, the committee of national defence has suggested that a more permanent government could soon be declared, raising hopes of continued stability for the future. The revolutionary government has been in power since the revolution at the start of 4182 AF.
French and Mexican forces secure ancient Aztec artefacts
French troops have cracked down on antiquity smugglers operating along the border between French Tenochtitlan and Mexican territories, and have delivered several artefacts back into Mexican hands, further increasing relations between the two nations. Mexico has begun a conservation program to restore and preserve whatever remains of the ancient Aztec art and architecture.
Other nations have not been so constructive… Germany famously blasted several ancient temples into oblivion during the recent Mexican war, although Aztec fanatics must be blamed for dragging the fighting into those areas.
Nobel Prize Winner:
A French team wins the prize this year, for work in excavating fossils of various pre-historic species in southern France (such as the ‘mammoth’ polar penguin, which was actually a fierce predator) and for their work in understanding evolution and genetics. Celtic scientists, who had recently made similar discoveries, say this is a political move to improve relations with their neighbours, and accuse the Scandinavian-based Nobel Foundation of favouritism, though there is no evidence for this. Others have accused the Celtic scientists of being sore losers.
NPC Diplo:
From Egypt, to World
We have no interest in capturing Mayan territory. We have no quarrel with the Mayan people, except those who misplace their loyalty in the fascist government, a proven destroyer of other nations and peoples.
We are fighting together with the brave people of Copan against the fascist tyranny of Chicen Itza. We are fighting purely to disarm the Mayan republic, to achieve our own survival and our own freedom.
We do not know what the future holds, but we will continue down this path. We will graciously cooperate with anyone who allies with us, we will bitterly resist anyone who allies against us.
From Tartarus, to ASP and world
We are announcing our withdrawal from the ASP alliance due to certain unfortunate circumstances. We would like to discuss the restoration of trade links with GDI nations and any nations formerly opposed to the ASP.
From Holland, to China and Japan
It is regretful that you should take action against our people. As the GDI remains a defensive organisation, you have no justification for this. We hope the world opinion will rightfully condemn your actions. We demand you withdraw from our islands. If not, you will have dragged yourself into a war that you will eventually lose. The honourable nations of the world are combining against the forces of aggression, and no matter what it takes, we will eventually destroy the forces of oppression.
From Celtonia, to USA
We would like to begin talks on the future of Acadia province and also the province Heidelberg or ‘Carolina’. We are prepared to withdraw from Acadia, and we recognise that the region should be under the USA’s sphere of influence, but it would not be fitting to have the USA completely annex these territories and the different cultures they contain.
Meanwhile, your ruthless oppression of Alaska, which contains many people of Celtic descent, and your embargo of our goods you have organised together with Germany, these are matters we take very seriously. With these actions, the USA is in danger of severely damaging its relations with our nation.
From Celtonia, to Incas
We would like to offer our support for the restoration of order in your nation. Our military would be willing to assist in Manu to ensure the defeat and surrender of the rebels there. We applaud your move away from fascist militarism, and we hope that relations can improve between our nations.
From Manu rebels, to Incas
Our high command is willing to end the war in exchange for being granted safe passage into exile, and guarantees that the government will take no action against them. We also ask that our soldiers will be granted freedom and will not be punished if they lay down their arms.
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Its now Spring-Summer 4185 AF
OOC: I'll keep just one set of stats on the front page this time around and keep updating that, as is the convention
conehead234
Braves on the Warpath
Great update as usual daft.
KrimzonStriker
Master of the Dawn
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Bless you Daft you are a great man, AND THEY JUST STARTED BUILDING THE DAMN CARRIERS!!!I wanted those things TODAY!! Oh well, seh la vi, now I can go do other things!
Insane_Panda
Deity
Indeed, Very nice update. I need to once and for all wipe out those Romans though...
Daftpanzer
canonically ambiguous
Rome will never be defeated
Hmm what do you think of this friday midnight GMT deadline for orders? Possibly then for me to update for sunday again, if im less lazy and if i dont OTT this time...
Hmm what do you think of this friday midnight GMT deadline for orders? Possibly then for me to update for sunday again, if im less lazy and if i dont OTT this time...
alex994
Hail Divine Emperor!
Will I still be getting a PM about any new developments that happened? 
Like my new designs, SPIES and etc. *hint* *hint*
Like my new designs, SPIES and etc. *hint* *hint*
alex994
Hail Divine Emperor!
To tell a truth about any political action is difficult, for we politicians are natural liars. President Andrew Jackson of USA 4185 AF
Jonathan Forbes, three time Pulitzer winner smelled another winning story. Alaska, everyone wanted to know about it, to understand what was happening. The newspapers were doing their best, but their best just wasnt good enough. People didnt just want to know what was happening, but why all this was happening to begin with. He would find the truth and publish it.
An unremarkable small building which used to be the Alaskan Embassy. Something that had been barely been used at all when Alaska at been at peace with the United States. Most people that went to Alaska back then had always thought of it as American territory. That had been before the Rise of Icmarin. The Rise of the Devil as some businessmen called him, raising the business taxes to insane levels forcing American business to flee to safer havens. It was also the only place to find the Alaskan Legate, Mr. Smith.
The Alaskan Legate, a middle aged man who had been sitting before rose to greet the young author. Would you prefer coffee? Or tea?
Coffee thank you. Ill prefer if we move straight on to business and to the original reason I came to see you. What in your opinion are the reasons that led to the current Alaskan War?
This is my personal opinion mind you, but my governments action was a bit optimistic. Under no realistic circumstance would a United States fresh from the horrors of Chicago and the Fascists coup of Acadia accept Alaskan Independence. If any sole man is to blame, it would not be President Andrew Jackson of the United States, but President Icmarin of Alaska. He practically drove Alaska to the brink of war testing Americas patience. Forging foreign ties, and even different economic ones. He drove away nearly all the business to Alaska with his Socialists Program. Yes, hes a very popular person in Alaska for providing healthcare and all that, but where do you expect all that money comes from?
Taxing businesses is where the money all comes from. Huge taxes on poor overburdened businesses, and if it werent for the oil the economy of Alaska would have collapsed on itself. Its an ever ending cycle where the businesses were all slowly dying, Icmarin needed another source so he tried to barter with his oil for cash. The United States didnt seem to be in a mood to bargain with him under the impression that he was threatening him. So theres what I think, best wishes for your book.
Thank you Mr. Smith, I hope you do well too.
After gaining the opinion of a well placed Alaskan, he proceeded to meet with an American, a well placed American. Mr. Gerald Ford, owner and chairman of the Ford Motor Company. In a meeting room shown by elaborate chairs with all the strappings of the American Upper Class and Society in general touched off with a butler at a corner. Mr. Gerald Ford entered in a simple suit and courteously began the session.
In my opinion Alaskas war is one that was made the moment President Icmarin rose to power. That little man decided that the war had to come when he changed the way Alaska worked and decided to cut into my profit margin! Who will buy my vehicles if theres no gas? He obviously has a thing against the Capitalistic System! The consumer will pay for a product what the consumer is willing to pay. Its the system that lives in most of the world! Any industrialized world power, which America surely is, needs its own source of oil. Alaskas attack was an affront to our International Prestige!
And that is why we will continue on this war until the capitol of that little country is firmly under our thumb and taking orders from Washington. Oh yes, after we exile Icmarin to some god-forbidden ice island in the north of course. Hes caused more trouble just by himself then the entire Iroquois nation! Which is saying something. Anyways, Im sorry but I have to leave.
Despite the abrupt departure, the information was gained and Mr. Forbes returned home. Only to be stopped by a man walking home asking him if he were Jonathan Forbes, and when he answered yes the man seemed to have met a prophet. Asking immediately about his upcoming book on Alaska and how it went. Jonathan had a vision and decided to ask the man about what he thought about Alaska.
I dont really have much to say about Alaska. Im a common working man on the streets and I vote, pay my sales tax, and do everything else. Me and my wife came here actually 27 years ago from Spain and we were leaving because our families didnt allow us to marry. Something about me being too good for my wife I think, those aristocrats! Anyways, we came here, worked hard and raised a family. My sons in the army and thats what I worry about all the time, whether or not hell be sent to Alaska to fight for America. And maybe Ill have to pay more then a dime for the bus to work in downtown Portland.
Frankly, I dont really care much about whats going on in Alaska but those buggers were wrong thinking they could just sap Americas strength and lean on us and then just leave us all of a sudden now that they dont need our protection anymore! I have complete faith that President Andrew Jackson will show those pot scummy Alaskans that they cant mess with America! God Bless America!
The opinion of three people, two of them having actual worth in the world. The mind of Pulitzer Award Winner, and a ton of facts to get through. He would write the book:
Alaskas Tale.
Jonathan Forbes, three time Pulitzer winner smelled another winning story. Alaska, everyone wanted to know about it, to understand what was happening. The newspapers were doing their best, but their best just wasnt good enough. People didnt just want to know what was happening, but why all this was happening to begin with. He would find the truth and publish it.
An unremarkable small building which used to be the Alaskan Embassy. Something that had been barely been used at all when Alaska at been at peace with the United States. Most people that went to Alaska back then had always thought of it as American territory. That had been before the Rise of Icmarin. The Rise of the Devil as some businessmen called him, raising the business taxes to insane levels forcing American business to flee to safer havens. It was also the only place to find the Alaskan Legate, Mr. Smith.
The Alaskan Legate, a middle aged man who had been sitting before rose to greet the young author. Would you prefer coffee? Or tea?
Coffee thank you. Ill prefer if we move straight on to business and to the original reason I came to see you. What in your opinion are the reasons that led to the current Alaskan War?
This is my personal opinion mind you, but my governments action was a bit optimistic. Under no realistic circumstance would a United States fresh from the horrors of Chicago and the Fascists coup of Acadia accept Alaskan Independence. If any sole man is to blame, it would not be President Andrew Jackson of the United States, but President Icmarin of Alaska. He practically drove Alaska to the brink of war testing Americas patience. Forging foreign ties, and even different economic ones. He drove away nearly all the business to Alaska with his Socialists Program. Yes, hes a very popular person in Alaska for providing healthcare and all that, but where do you expect all that money comes from?
Taxing businesses is where the money all comes from. Huge taxes on poor overburdened businesses, and if it werent for the oil the economy of Alaska would have collapsed on itself. Its an ever ending cycle where the businesses were all slowly dying, Icmarin needed another source so he tried to barter with his oil for cash. The United States didnt seem to be in a mood to bargain with him under the impression that he was threatening him. So theres what I think, best wishes for your book.
Thank you Mr. Smith, I hope you do well too.
After gaining the opinion of a well placed Alaskan, he proceeded to meet with an American, a well placed American. Mr. Gerald Ford, owner and chairman of the Ford Motor Company. In a meeting room shown by elaborate chairs with all the strappings of the American Upper Class and Society in general touched off with a butler at a corner. Mr. Gerald Ford entered in a simple suit and courteously began the session.
In my opinion Alaskas war is one that was made the moment President Icmarin rose to power. That little man decided that the war had to come when he changed the way Alaska worked and decided to cut into my profit margin! Who will buy my vehicles if theres no gas? He obviously has a thing against the Capitalistic System! The consumer will pay for a product what the consumer is willing to pay. Its the system that lives in most of the world! Any industrialized world power, which America surely is, needs its own source of oil. Alaskas attack was an affront to our International Prestige!
And that is why we will continue on this war until the capitol of that little country is firmly under our thumb and taking orders from Washington. Oh yes, after we exile Icmarin to some god-forbidden ice island in the north of course. Hes caused more trouble just by himself then the entire Iroquois nation! Which is saying something. Anyways, Im sorry but I have to leave.
Despite the abrupt departure, the information was gained and Mr. Forbes returned home. Only to be stopped by a man walking home asking him if he were Jonathan Forbes, and when he answered yes the man seemed to have met a prophet. Asking immediately about his upcoming book on Alaska and how it went. Jonathan had a vision and decided to ask the man about what he thought about Alaska.
I dont really have much to say about Alaska. Im a common working man on the streets and I vote, pay my sales tax, and do everything else. Me and my wife came here actually 27 years ago from Spain and we were leaving because our families didnt allow us to marry. Something about me being too good for my wife I think, those aristocrats! Anyways, we came here, worked hard and raised a family. My sons in the army and thats what I worry about all the time, whether or not hell be sent to Alaska to fight for America. And maybe Ill have to pay more then a dime for the bus to work in downtown Portland.
Frankly, I dont really care much about whats going on in Alaska but those buggers were wrong thinking they could just sap Americas strength and lean on us and then just leave us all of a sudden now that they dont need our protection anymore! I have complete faith that President Andrew Jackson will show those pot scummy Alaskans that they cant mess with America! God Bless America!
The opinion of three people, two of them having actual worth in the world. The mind of Pulitzer Award Winner, and a ton of facts to get through. He would write the book:
Alaskas Tale.
Daftpanzer
canonically ambiguous
i gotta sleep... i will send PM's tommorrow. Nothing particularly spectacular happened in all the secret stuff...
that story looks r0x0r, and i look forward to reading it when im less brain dead
that story looks r0x0r, and i look forward to reading it when im less brain dead
Insane_Panda
Deity
Im looking over my stats, and I'm wondering if you took into account my industry and army increases at all? I sacrificed an eco level to double my industry, and invest it in my armed forces, but it look liked nothing grew, but instead went down.
Kentharu
Zebra Commander
awesome update daft.. but no transvision?
To Rebels
From Inca's
We would like to organise for the Incan High Command to be plaeced in exile in Celtonia, you will be able to observe Incans, but for your traitourus actions, all works and publications written by you will be banned. You wll be unable to infulence the Incan peoples with your corrupt visions.
Secondly, your soldiers will not indeed be punished, I hope that many, seeing the errors of their ways, or rather the blind direction you the High Council took them in, will rejoin with the Incan Army. But before that happens, Incan Military forces will move in and seize related documents produced, for inspection by Incan Secret services and analysis thereof.
Thirdly, you are to prevent a guerilla war, the consequences would be dire.
To Celtonia
From Inca's
We would be thankfull if you would take in the High Council in Exile, but also in case of a Guerilla war, be ready to hand them back over.
OOC: Good update.
Icmancin
WSNR Pte
To World
From Alaska
This World is coming to an end! The Capitalists seek nothing than to dstroy the smaller nations of the World for their own profit. The Americans were an astounding Democracy and when we, the Alaskan people, voted for independance, they granted it. It was all lies! The people voted for independance and now their hopes are being crushed by own neighbouring giant. America must be stopped or Democracy will die, as you are seeing in Alaska. The new Senate was hoping for new civil rights and better lives altogether and now they are forced consumers. We sacrificed our Oil for survival only to be back-stabbed. Soldiers, citizens of Alaska: Fight on!
From Alaska
This World is coming to an end! The Capitalists seek nothing than to dstroy the smaller nations of the World for their own profit. The Americans were an astounding Democracy and when we, the Alaskan people, voted for independance, they granted it. It was all lies! The people voted for independance and now their hopes are being crushed by own neighbouring giant. America must be stopped or Democracy will die, as you are seeing in Alaska. The new Senate was hoping for new civil rights and better lives altogether and now they are forced consumers. We sacrificed our Oil for survival only to be back-stabbed. Soldiers, citizens of Alaska: Fight on!
