Immaculate NES Five: Blood From A Stone

[Amesjay]

Is there a list of ongoing wars?

 

[Lord of Elves]

From: United Corporatist Commonwealths of Russia
To: Manchuria
CC: Korea, All Other Concerned Parties
The Board of Directors authorized a declaration of war against Manchuria in order to acquire rightful Russian lands, essential to the expansion of assets and synergy of the overall venture, held illegally by Manchuria. These lands constituted the Changchun cession which the government of Jiagnan has graciously and prudently ceded, as per the Amur Compact, to the United Corporatist Commonwealths of Russia. The Board of Directors has further authorized the Changchun cession, as it is defined by the Amur Compact, to be constituted as a military district until such time as the war with Manchuria is concluded. While the Board is theoretically willing to make peace with Manchuria now that its primary war aim is achieved, Manchurian arrogance and the inherent threat to the interest of the shareholders which is the existence of a Manchurian state, stays our hand.

The United Corporatist Commonwealths will continue to prosecute war against the Manchurian state until such time as the threat it constitutes to the interests of the shareholders is nullified. We will support -- bound only by prudence and our own good judgement -- whatever peace terms Korea proposes. Believe us when we say that if you make us, we will bury you.

From: United Corporatist Commonwealths of Russia
To: Indigenous peoples of the Changchun cession
You are free. Representatives of the Board of Directors will arrive in order to enforce the will of the shareholders, and military government of the Changchun cession will cease as soon as your populations comply with the needs of the shareholders. Failure to comply will result in consequences which you will discover to be very, very unpleasant.

 

[Immaculate]

Took you long enough

From: United Corporatist Commonwealths of Russia
To: Mongolia
We are desirous of neutrality and good relations with the Mongolian government and people, so as to best serve the interests of the shareholders and the market. As a gesture of good will the Board of Directors has seen fit to dispatch an embassy to Mongolia in order to establish more positive relations with the Mongolian government and begin, if the Mongolian government is willing, the process of normalizing and formalizing the existing border between the United Corporatist Commonwealths of Russia and Mongolia for all perpetuity. Such an arrangement will inestimably benefit the market, in order to end illegal smuggling which chafes against the tax revenue of both our states, and shall ensure peace and prosperity between us. The Board awaits the response of the Mongolian government and will receive all comments and complaints through the new embassy.

From Mongolia
To Russia

The border has been formalized and constant since 1911. We see no reason to revisit a pre-existing agreement both parties are keen to maintain. We are not aware of any large-scale smuggling operations between our territories. Are you?

 

[Immaculate]

Is there a list of ongoing wars?

No. It's a good idea. I'll put one together within 48h.

 

[ChiefDesigner]

In the interest of retaining the good relations that the Republic of China and Manchuria have to date enjoyed, Taipei formally requests the Manchurian government to reconsider its abrogation of the Changchun Agreement.

Any abrogation of the Changchun Agreement could be construed as an aggressive action, and as such, referred to our FEDCO allies for further consultation.

 

[thomas.berubeg]

Hubei Asks whether the Republic of China has come to an answer yet?

 

[Immaculate]

Ekolite is switching from the Ummat Al-Mu’minin to the Frankish Principalities.

So i am looking for a Ummat Al-Mu’minin player.

 

[Immaculate]

In the interest of retaining the good relations that the Republic of China and Manchuria have to date enjoyed, Taipei formally requests the Manchurian government to reconsider its abrogation of the Changchun Agreement.

Any abrogation of the Changchun Agreement could be construed as an aggressive action, and as such, referred to our FEDCO allies for further consultation.

In the interest of peace, the Manchuria asks that The Republic of China reconsider the sale of the Changchun Agreement lands to Russia as it lies outside the previously signed Changchun Agreement. Our lawyers inform us that it is not the Manchu who have reneged on the Changchun Agreement but the Jiangnan.

To clarify, let us examine the agreement itself,

1.) For 5 EP, the Republic of China will purchase and hold Manchuria north of the Amur and east of the Ussuri rivers as a trust territory for the duration of hostilities.

2.) Ten years following the conclusion of hostilities, the Republic of China shall hold a referendum in the area to determine its future status.

A TRUST TERRITORY, not a sovereign exchange. You cannot, as a trustee, resell our lands as though we have no sovereign rights over them.


We do indeed encourage you to seek the legal advice of your colleagues in the FEDCO agreement. We are sure they will also advise you that your sale of our lands to Russia was illegal and that you have broken both the spirit and the law of the Changchun agreement.


We cannot simply allow you to lie and cheat your way into control of our lands and our people, neither for yourself, nor for the Russians.

In the past we have had excellent relations. Let us continue to do so.

 

[Shadowbound]

If I conclude this war with the Pacific Island Sultanates, I'll take the Ummat Al-Mu’minin.

 

[Golden1Knight]

From: Los Zetas
To: Deseret

The world is increasingly dangerous. Let we extend our protection over your country. All we ask in return is one third of your surplus. Dangerous things can happen to those without adequate protection.

OOC: I hope that we can trade surplus. Or is it only possible to trade the economic points?

 

[Amesjay]

To the AU6
From the Pacific Island Sultanates

We would be willing to offer the following terms:
1. 3EP to be paid immediately to the AU6
2. If the AU6 wish, those responsible for the initial attack on the AU6 will be handed over for them to do with as they see fit.
3. The AU6 will leave the Malaysian island.
4. Decreased tariffs for both nations merchants to foster a friendly relationship.
5. The return of POWs from both sides.

 

[Shadowbound]

1. 3EP to be paid immediately to the AU6

We feel that the costs of this war, which was begun by the Pacific Sultanate, are considerably higher than this.

2. If the AU6 wish, those responsible for the initial attack on the AU6 will be handed over for them to do with as they see fit.

We would require the right to conduct our own investigation into the Pacific Sultanates' military, with full cooperation, to determine culpability.

4. Decreased tariffs for both nations merchants to foster a friendly relationship.

We are not willing to accept this term. Trust must be earned. Concessions, in reparation for the war, must be one way.

 

[Darksaber1]

George very slowly pulled himself up from bed. He must have drunk way to much last night; his body felt like he’d been out for years. Getting over the stiffness and numbness of his limbs, he moved slowly over to the door.

Outside, the wind was picking at the flowers hung from the railing, causing the clay pots to rattle, and several birds were squabbling in the trees. George cursed them both softly as a walked slowly towards the outhouse, then did the same for the sun, the sky, the chickens down the street, his brother-in-law and Marcus Aurelius for good measure. After getting part of the way across the yard, the paused, and decided to use the wall of the old barn instead; it’s not like anyone was around to see him.

He had gotten part of the way through relieving the most prominent of his stresses when he realized he was not alone. Out of the side of his vision he realized that a woman in camouflage pattern clothing was standing a few feet away from him, keeping very still as she watched him carefully, if seemingly surprised. A glance in the other direction showed George another, similarly dressed stranger. A shifting shadow seemed to suggest that there was another on the roof of the barn.

After a long moment, the woman to the left awkwardly cleared her throat.

“Excuse me, sir?” she asked, apparently confused. When George just stared at her, she continued. “Umm, how… when did you start living… who… damn it, stop that and pull up your pants! Right, do you live in this compound? No answer? Fine. You’re under arrest under suspicion of aiding and abetting radical militant elements in undermining the stability of the union. You don’t have to say anything, but anything you do say will be recorded and… um… Corporal? Take over, then find this man some new pants.” Captain Alem Kadwa turned and started to walk towards the house, then, to no one of her soldiers in particular added “And someone find out just what the fark is going on!”



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Well this was unexpected. Guess I'm lucky I cheacked the forum on a whim!

 

[J.K. Stockholme]

Turkish Elections of 2106​

Turkey’s democratic system survived the harshest years of climate change, forming a near continuous tradition from Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s establishment of the Republic in 1923, save for the occasional short-lived military coup d’état. As of the dawn of the 22nd century the recurrent conflict between secular republicanism, nationalism and leftist populism persists between Turkey’s three major political parties, which as of 2106 are registered as the Republican Party, the Democratic Socialist Party and the Greater Turkey Party. Many smaller parties, including various Kurdish, Syrian, Lebanese, Christian regionalist, Sunni Islamist and far-left revolutionary parties run in elections, though they only infrequently secure more than a few seats in the Grand National Assembly.

Republican Party – Ibrahim Tahir

Claiming to inherit the legacy of Ataturk’s Republican People’s Party, the Republican Party of Turkey is a broad coalition of centrists, conservatives and economic liberals, led by Ibrahim Tahir, a self-described political realist. Their platform argues for strong opposition to the Ummat Al-Mu'minin abroad, and stress economic and technological development to grow Turkey’s regional power and preserve the Republic’s integrity. Tahir has publicly declared that even undemocratic states, such as Egypt, should still be considered allies in the larger regional security situation. The party believes in individual freedom and though they are financially supported by conservative elites, their appeals to liberty, justice and the secular institutions of the Republic have always been popular with the people. Though national defence is their biggest concern, modest political integration of Syria, the Kurds and Lebanon as well as rapprochement with Christian Europe has been given quiet approval by Tahir.

Democratic Socialist Party – Fahri Uysal

The most influential leftist party in the country, the Democratic Socialist Party is a bastion of socialists and social liberals alike. They’ve argued for emboldened development projects to support Turkey’s economy, arguing that the welfare of the people is more important than creating rivalries with foreign countries. The party has nonetheless also noted that a strong domestic economy would give Turkish merchants and edge in foreign markets. They favour working to ease distrust among Shias and Christians that perceive the Republicans and Greater Turkey parties as fundamentally Sunni and ethnically Turkish, and have convinced many regionalist voters that the Democratic Socialists would serve their interests better with rhetoric of solidarity. Fahri Uysal, a farmer turned politician, has played up his lower class persona, which has secured him voters in more distant rural areas, though has appealed less to wealthy elites and the urban poor.

Greater Turkey Party – Suleyman Ecevit

Usually characterized as “unabashed nationalists” the Greater Turkey Party has played on the third element of Turkish politics, national pride. Running on a platform of expanded military and technological expenditures Suleyman Ecevit has fought bitter rhetorical battles in both the urban and rural areas, receiving support from Turkish elites and peasants alike. Ecevit says he would immediately begin reinforcing Sunni Islam abroad and build up the Turkish military to reduce the Ummat Al-Mu'minin’s influence in the Middle East. Alliance with Egypt has been hailed as a great first step by Ecevit. Despite popularity among Turkish elites and poor, ethnic minorities loath the party’s open disrespect of them – Ecevit has been known to interchangeably refer to “foreigners” as both outside and inside Turkey’s borders. The party doesn’t support efforts at integration, considering them wasteful when threats to the nation persist.

 

[GamezRule]

President Consuelo sat down at his desk for a normal morning at work. He had a slight headache, but that was normal. He attributed it to stress. "It's hard to be a head of state, especially in such a volatile world, he told himself." He enjoyed his morning coffee as usual, a luxury only seen by the privileged few in Iberia. His secretary came into his office and handed him some weekly reports. Nothing seemed too unusual, the famine had claimed it's typical number the previous week, but on the bright side the weather had energy production soaring. But suddenly something wasn't right. As he looked over some intelligence reports, he lost all sight in his eyes. Before he even realized what was happening, he keeled over his desk. When his secretary returned, she screamed in horror. The president was dead! He had been claimed by an undetected brain aneurysm. And thus an era in Iberian history was over.

 

[Cannae]

I'll be reclaiming Manchuria.

To: Russia
From: Manchuria

We believe you that you would bury us. Normally we might even agree to ceding the territory. However, we can't trust your nation or it's people remotely, as long as your allied with the Koreans.

The reason being is that even if we agreed to your treaty, Korea would just provoke another war and thus get you involved again. So don't assume the Manchu people as being stupid or dense.

To: World
From: Manchuria
We hope there are at least some countries out there who would be willing to take another hard look at the situation were facing.

Before you decide to join the Koreans and their Russian Allies, remember the manner in which the Koreans provoked a war against us. Can a nation who provoked a war by hacking into national radio equipment be even remotely trustworthy?

To: Republic of China
From: Manchuria

If your nation really believes that the Russians and Koreans are more worthy of ruling Manchuria, then feel free to join them. However, don't be surprised if they suddenly decide to sucker punch you soon after our nation is gone.

To prove my point, I've posted my orders that I sent the turn prior to the Koreans decided to hack our nation's radios and provoked war.

 

[thomas.berubeg]

Immac, do you want orders Emailed or PMed?

 

[Immaculate]

PMs please.

 

[Immaculate]

A reminder that orders are due on the 18th of December.

 

[Immaculate]

I recently go this private message and thought it might be useful to post the response publicly. This is because I want this NES to be as 'beginner-friendly' as possible

I know what I want to do, but I do not know how to apply it in orders. For example, I would like to improve agriculture, but how do I edit it in the stats? How much would it cost me?
I want to participate in the NES, but I need to learn how to properly write my orders. I hope I'm not too late.

Surely there are more things to do than to teach beginners basic things, but this NES is a little more complicated than those to which I am accustomed.

First off, I recommend checking out some of the publicly posted orders available here (you may want to start near the end- the early orders go back to 2006).

Secondly, not all orders 'work'. If you want to increase agriculture and start a project of 'industrializing farming' through state-ordered modern tractors and energy-intensive fertilizers use, you may end up seeing relatively little improvements in your economy as your energy and factory products are stretched to the breaking point.

Arguably the first step is to consider your stats. Lets look at an NPC,

Australian Dominion
NPC
Government: Hereditary Dictatorship
Capital: Alice Springs
Population: 6,013,830 (military: 152,410 / growth: 1.7% )
Economy:

• Economic Points: banked: 8 , income: 9.29
• Agriculture: 14.2 / 8.8
• Industry: 8.2 / 7.9
• Energy: 13.5 / 9.1

Happiness:

• Executive "Parliament" ( 5 / 5 / "Desertification./Long-Term food security." )
• Military Officers ( 5 / 5 / "Modernize our forces." )
• Peasantry ( 3 / 2 / "What if Tok Pisin storms strike our northern lands?" )
• Communalist Rebels ( 1 / 1 / "Eco-management." )

Technologies

• Solar Energy 100%
• Thorium Atomics 100%

Military:

• Army ( quality: 3 )
  6 Militia , 7 Infantry (draft animal and march) , 4 Cavalry
• Navy ( quality: 3 )
  7 Frigate (bio-diesel) , 4 Destroyer (bio-diesel)
• Airforce ( quality: 3 )
  12 Propeller Fighter , 6 Propeller Bomber
• Espionage Quality: 2.0

The spending in this NES is open-ended, so you can spend any amount of your banked funds- not your income that you want on any project. Lets say Australia wants to increase its agricultural output. We know from last turn that they already began a project to use modern solar energy (they have solar energy technology) farms to desalinate sea water and pump it inland to irrigate previously dry areas. We see that there is still a bit of excess energy produced (energy produced>energy spent), so they could build on that by extending their irrigation and building new pumping and desalinizing plants. If you don't want to spend energy, alternatively they could invest in new sheep herds- perhaps by subsidizing purchase prices of lamb and mutton, or implementing new land-use policies that encourage pasturage. Or maybe by subsidizing the construction of deep well drilling for use by livestock in pasture-lands.

Ultimately your orders are your own and there is no 'point spending' system that is guaranteed to work. Be creative, try new things and if you need inspiration, check out the update. Someone else will have wanted to do so something similar and you can see if it worked or failed in their particular circumstance