In the Shadow of Rome

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WORLD EVENTS

NEW SPANNISH GOVERNMENT ASSEMBLED. Madrid, Spain. A conservative American businessman has siezed control of Spain in series of shady political deals. Political analysts in the United States and Spain both seem to believe that this could be a sign of a rise of Fascism in Spain. The Spanish people are outraged at a foreigner leading their nation and dissent has massively risen. (+15% Dissent)

FRENCH SELL GUANAYA. Rio de Janerio, Brazil. Brazillian and Free French diplomats have concluded a deal resulting in the sale of French Guanaya to the Brazillian Empire. The imperialist supports of the Brazillian government laud this in Brazil's manifest destiny to unite South America.

SOVIETS DEPLOY LEE TANK. Rome, USER. Soviet forces have been equipped with the mainstay of the Free American Alliance's armored divisions, as New Englander entreprenuers sold the designs for the Lee tank to Soviet interests. Confederate businessmen have condemned this action by their ally and have petitioned the government for an official condemning of New England.

TECHNOLOGY SPREAD. Everywhere. Numerous deals and trades of unusual nature have resulted in the widespread deployment of new kinds of tanks and planes all over the world. One such bizarre example is the new use of the Russian T-21 tank in their old rivals, Japan's, army.

ENGLISH CIVIL WAR BEGINS. London, England. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain under King George V has siezed control of the government and instituted a communist regime after the late king's death. King George VI was set up as a puppet king, and the self-declared Free England have rallied to Edward VIII, who is alleged to be the rightful king. The military has been divided as well as the Empire. India and Indochina has declare for the Free English with promised of independance for after the war. Singapore has been held by communist supported military forces. Oceania and Indian Ocean possessions have also declared support for the new communist regime. New Zealand and the western possessions have all declared support for George VI. One exception is Belize City, which garrison has declared for the Free English. New Delhi has been established as the main base of Free English operations with local Indian support. The navy has also been divided, although most ships' captains have supported Edward VIII and the Free English.

UNITED STATES JOINS THE AXIS. Chicago, USA. President Kuhn has announced the formal admission of the United States to the Axis Alliance of Freedom, and welcoming gifts have been sent from many Axis members.

DISTASTER IN AMERICA. Detroit, USA. A combined effort by American, German, Russian, and Scottish air specialists to build a steel plated aircraft failed miserably when the American project leader, Christie, died in the crash of the prototype along with several other important scientists and political observers from all nations. The governments of all four nations loss massive amounts of resources from these failed attempts and new world thought is that steel is too heavy for aircraft to be made out of. Therefore new designs are being formulated for expansion on wooden aircraft. (germany loses 9 IC, Russia loses 7 IC, USA loses a whopping 23 IC, Scotland loses 3 IC, price of Steel Aircraft rises to 100 IC.)

DUTCH FIRST TO CONSTRUCT EUROPEAN SUPER BATTLESHIP. Rotterdam, Netherlands. Dutch shipyards are proud to announce the dedication of the HMS Duke of Oranje, the largest European battleship ever constructed. This is by the generosity of Japanese consultation and support.

BRAZILLIAN RECOVERY TEAM FINDS BLAME. Rio de Janerio, Brazil. A Brazillian source has leaked to the media that the Brazillian navy has recovered the sunken submarine from lost month's unidentified attack on the Brazillian fleet. The submarine was fortunately sunk in shallow water and has been convincingly determined to be of Colombian origin.

TURKEY DISBANDS IRREGULAR FORCES. Ankara, Turkey. Turkish leaders have announced the disbanding of the last remnants of the Ottomon Empire. The irregular forces of of Turkey have been removed as a major factor in their military and the new Turkish army will be based around regular forces much like their fellow members of the Axis, Germany and Russia. Similar reforms have passed in Turkey's Middle Eastern neighbor of Persia. Some of the irregulars in both nations have continued service as regular army groups.

CUBA LAUNCHES UPRISING. Havanna, Disputed Region. A pro-fascist revolt has siezed control of Cuba away from Spain. USCA forces have moved into the region and siezed control of the island to the popular support of the military and fascist faction in Cuba. Some communist unrest has taken place in Havanna and Neuvitas, but has been squelched by Central American and Fascist Cuban forces. This revolt has once more hurt the Spannish economy considerably and has brought even more chaos to beleaugered Spain. On the other hand, the industry and economy of Cuba now belongs to the USCA and has caused a boon to the Central American economy. (+5% Dissent to Spain)

FRENCH CIVIL WAR

FREE FRENCH BEGIN DEPLOYMENT OF LIGHT MACHINE GUNS. France. Free French forces have begun using submachine guns based on Irish designs, and have made considerable progress in defeating not only Communist French forces, but Soviet forces supporting them. The arrival of more T-21s and volunteers from other nations as well has been of considerable use to the northern French forces.

ENGLAND WITHDRAWS FROM CHERBOURG. Cherbourg, France. English forces withdrew from the city due to massively increased internal tensions not only in the colonies but at home as well. The threat of international condemnation from a wide variety of nations as well as numerous embargoes nearly forced a confrontation leading to global war. All parties are relieved at this new development.

KONDOR LEGION BEGINS SERVICE IN FRANCE. Paris, France. A military organization known as the Kondor Legion, consisting of Dutch and Belgain military volunteers has entered into service under the command of the French Army. Over seventy thousand men have entered the Kondor Legion and are now fighting for Free France.

RUSSIAN VOLUNTEERS ARRIVE IN FRANCE. Cherbourg, France. After English withdrawal, Russian volunteers and military forces have been moved into France, believed in preparation for support of the Free French cause.

GERMAN AND SOVIET FORCES MOVE INTO FRANCE. German forces have moved into northern France to shadow England's withdrawal. Though they have not actively participated in battle like the Soviets have in favor of the Communists, the Germans are believed to have provided food and clothing to Free French refugees and soldiers. Cherbourg is also being repaired from English occupation by German engineers.

FREE FRENCH WIN MAJOR VICTORY ON THE LOIRE. Free French forces, with the heavy support of the Kondor Legion have managed to cripple the supply lines of the bridgehead on the Loire created in May by Communist forces. Using new submachine guns, Free French forces crossed the river and outflanked communist forces, defeating Soviet and Communist French divisions protecting the region. The bridgehead was withdrawn, though the communists suffered heavy casualties in retreat. Despite this success, heavy Soviet counterattacks forced the Free French almost all the way back to the riverline. Tank battles between advance communist Lee tanks and the Free French T-21 have definitely proven the superiority of the T-21 in battle as compared to the Lee.

Casualites

Free French: 34,000 Infantry, 8,000 Cavalrymen, 100 Light Tanks, 20 T-21s
Dutch: 12,000 Infantry
Belgian: 7,000 Infantry
Communist French: 46,000 Infantry, 4,000 Cavalrymen, 120 Light Tanks, 50 Lees
Soviet: 43,000 Infantry, 70 Light Tanks

TEXAN-CONFEDERATE WAR

SEIGE OF DALLAS CONTINUES. Dallas, Texas. Confederate forces have continued to besiege the city as Texan forces attempted a minor breakout towards the blunted Texan counterattack spearhead to the northwest. However the attack was contained and once more the Texans lost heavy casualites. All observers with the Confederate Army in the region firmly agree that the city must surrender by the end of July.

Casualties

Texan: 22,000 Infantry
Confederate: 11,000 Infantry

TEXANS LAUNCH MAJOR COUNTER OFFENSIVE. Lubbock, Texas. Texan forces, with new Light Tanks have launched a major offense, surprising the Confederate army. The Confederates were caught off guard as they were awaiting orders from President Forrest, and the Texans were halted just east of Lubbock. Several dozen Lee tanks were destroyed by the Texan Light Tanks, which managed to catch a Confederate armored division off guard.

Casualties

Texan: 12,000 Infantry, 30 Light Tanks
Confederate: 19,000 Infantry 60 Lees

NATION STATUS CHANGE

Neither English nations counts as a Great Power anymore, and they have been demoted to an Independant Power.

DIPLOMATIC POUCH

OOC

das made a good point, the border in France has been removed.

About the difference in price between biplanes and fighters, fighters are not only superior aircraft, they are much easier to build and can be mass produced.

LITTLEBOOTS I have made mention in several previous updates and posts that the only IC that can be spent is in the IC to spend section. Remember this or be smote by a meteor.

Terris, I used the historical heir to the throne for you. Sorry.

luckymoose gave me an interesting idea for the NES, and I will spend my time at work today fleshing it out. But in the meantime, you'll have your 3 IC points. If anything you'll ultimately get it for free since it is a good idea.

Who can build what kind of tank is now available in the technology post.

Also about tanks: You can only build the kind of tank you've learned. However, you can buy better tanks from the nations that CAN build them. For example a nation which builds Lee tanks could buy T-21s from another nation if the other nation is willing to build then sell them.

WORLD MAP

Spoiler :
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Map needs to be updated.
 
Excellent, led blood be spilt, and may our battle doctrine be "If you killed one commie, kill another!"

A shame that the damnovines had ruined my offensive, but still, good update.

IC:

From: France
To: USCA

We are thankful for your support, and officially announce all hostilities between France and the USCA over. Let us start a new page in Franco-Centramerican relations.

From: France
To: Spain

Your stance is now outdated, but in any case, it is highly confusing - you want to recognize both Frances, and at the same time support the unity of France?
 
OOC:

Why didnt I gain my 8 IC per turn? I only got the 5 IC from italy.
 
andis-1 said:
Eq, Godmodding ain't the way to go. I quit.

1 project goes awry and you quit..I don't really see it as godmodding, just a really bad random event. Definately not something worth quitting over.
 
It's not about the project as much as it's about how eq handled it.
 
The USER condemns the violation of neutrality in France and the bemoans the necessity of the USER to defend the People's Republic of France from these international aggressors.

The Axis is proving itself unwilling to want for peace and a ceasefire must be had in France. As Russia has states the Free French will not fall to communism, the People's Republic of France will not fall to capitalists or fascists!
 
meh, let him quit if he wants to.
 
People's Republic of France will not fall to capitalists or fascists!

Will it fall to nationalists, then? What about Bonapartists? We have lots of other ideologies we can try if those don't work neither. ;)

IC:

From: Free France
To: USER

Au contraire, we had again and again shown our willingness for peace negotiations. The problem is that your terms are completely unacceptable - I reffer you to the communique to the New England government, where it is explained why a partition of France would be suicide for both of its "halves".

Also, what "breach of neutrality"? How do you expect us to keep "neutrality" when we had already came under attack - first in the south, with the military insurrection, and then on the Loire where, I would remind you, the insurgents landed the first blow.

In any case, we ARE willing to negotiate with the Communist leadership - sadly, the Communist leadership does not seem to be willing to negotiate with us.

Anyway, we would greatly appreciate it if you were to withdraw your forces from France - both for our own and for your sake, because by first supporting neutrality, and now intervenning on the insurgent side, you had put yourself in a very poor diplomatic position, a one that might lead to a world-wide military conflict. Extricate yourself from it before it is too late...
 
From: Brazil
To: Colombia


You have made a grave mistake. For this coward and unprovoked attack, which cost the lives of many Brazilian sailors, we hearby declare war upon you!

To: Venezuela
Regarding: Defensive Pact


The Colombians have attacked us, so the Colombians will be punished. It is up to you: Will you bleed for the errors of another nation? Or will you take reason and declare neutrality?
 
ooc: well darn i was hoping those 3 ic for that thing i was doing would have been something good enough to scare the rebelions out of them

To: Commitern
From: Peoples Republic of England


Let it be known that we request support in this time of civil war from you all. The rightful government is being fought against by rebel scum. We wish fo reinforcements at our conolonial holdings as well and our homeland. Do not let the Commitern fall apart.

To: Free England
From: PRE


Surrendor now or we will kill your hopes for independence forever.
 
To: Free England
From: Netherlands
I am sure you would be most welcome into the Axis alliance. A government should always be democratic and the "coup d´etat" by the communists cannot go by unpunished!
 
OOC:

we will kill your hopes for independence forever.

I hope I don't even need to explain what's wrong with that statement. Lets just say that its several things. ;)

IC:

From: France
To: Free England

We second the Dutch sentiment and officially recognize the Free English Government in Delhi as the legitimate one.
 
To Comterm Nations:
From Free England
Help us and come to our aid in defeating this traitorous and dishonorable dog. He refuses to abide by treaties and promotes only his own personal power. We have no doubt that he will abandon you at a drop of a hat if it will increase his power. You saw how he invaded France with no cause at all. Will you trust him to bring about the cause, when he has proved untrustworthy in the past, or us? If you will not stand beside us, then at least, stand aside and let us settle this on our own. the PRE is a Threat to all Nations and must be crushed.

To the "People's" Republic of England.
Surrender? What for? We hold the superiors ground. Your people dislike you. While our land forces are about even, we hold the superiority across the waves. You stand no chance. We will not surrender. But still. Let us spare our people one worry. Let us not deploy poison gas upon English soil. We will pledge to not deploy our use it in this conflict, if you will do the same. Let it be reserved for external enemies.

To the Axis Nations:
While we appreciate your support, we must decline, since we still wish to side with Comterm and our Sympthies lean toward them. Still, your support is heartwarming, and is welcomed. We will also welcome any Aid you Send us, as the PRE is a threat to all nations, and must be Crused Quickly.

OOC: Edited to Reflect the fact. sorry, It just seemed that England was a Comterm member for earlyer posts. easy fix.
 
Terris... what are you talking about? "For the glory of the revolution"? Aren't you a conservative monarchy? Lucky is the communist. You shouldn't be appealing to the Commitern, you should be appealing to the Axis immediately. England wasn't a member of the Commitern to start with, the Commies who seized England were. Why would the monarchists claim allegiance with the Commies they're fighting?

And just so you know you're not the only one... I second das' comment :p

FROM: Republic of Ireland
TO: International Community


As a direct result of the actions taken by the USER which interfere with the government of the sovereign nation of France and their internal issues, the Republic of Ireland hereby officially withdraws from the Commitern and petitions the Axis for acceptance into their alliance. Our commitment to the cause of freedom is evident and in that spirit we join the other nations in recognizing the government of Free England, as well as urge said government to join the Axis for its own protection against the repressive government of authoritarian England which has lost all respect for the ideals of liberty for the common man.
 
hmm, not a members I see. Still, We are Siding with Comterm. and no, We arn't figting the Commies, Were Fighting the Traitor who is Determined to Drag Our name through the mud and Destroy our nation. this is more about national Pride and Insuring the Proper Monarchy. Comunest Idoligies Exist heavely on both sides, though a little less so on our side. (plan to change that.. but a bit more slowly.)
This is a simple Civil War, agenst a Tyrant who dose not care about national Pride and Respect.
 
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