Iron and Blood - Game Thread

[GamezRule]

Sorry, I have been busy, but I should get some stories up late tonight or tomorrow.

 

[mechaerik]

The Black Standard, War flag of the Caliphate of Medina

The Caliph Matta stood on a small hill and watched as the newest recruits in the 12th Mamluks demonstrated their training. The size of the Medinan Army had swelled to over half a million men. Soon these men would be sent to the front, where they would fight and kill the vile demon of Communism.

The Tudeh had been crushed with overwhelming force, and although the people in the north of Iran were not happy, they weren't particularly willing to resist anymore, either. Small bands of the rebels had escaped to Soviet-occupied Bosnia, where they had hoped to escape.

This was not to be the case. The Caliph had sent troops in pursuit of them. The Soviet Union had considered it a declaration of war. Matta scoffed. Medina still refused to recognize the Soviet Union as an independent entity and did not consider it a war. Rather, it was Medina's sacred duty to take up arms to defend its allies. The rebels had murdered their sovereign leader, the man chosen by god himself. It was a grave insult to Allah.

When the news was announced, enlistments swelled. A prominent general began a fast, yet highly effective training program, which allowed the Medinan Army to train troops to battle-ready standards in a far shorter amount of time than previously needed. The flag of the Caliphate flew from many homes, as the Black Standard was carried north. A jihad was declared, a holy struggle against the blasphemers. Every Muslim in the Soviet Union was urged to resist, to fight their unjust, unholy government. There could be no peace.

 

[Kan' Sharuminar]

The Soviet Union had considered it a declaration of war. Matta scoffed. Medina still refused to recognize the Soviet Union as an independent entity and did not consider it a war.

Actually, we consider your open declaration of war in post 1991 to be the, well, declaration of war. Medina are the aggressors here, and we'd thank you not to put words in our mouth.

 

[BSmith1068]

King Mswati was sad. Not only had one of his provinces revolted, causing four cities to temporarily leave the Kingdom, but the rebel organization that had fomented this revolt relied on false and misleading information. Maghreb, like most of the other provinces in the nation was fully industrialized, and had a strong middle class developing. The diamond trade had allowed for new and unique industries to develop, especially as this was the only place in the world that diamonds had been found. The numbers of jewelers, bankers and merchants were rising and people were becoming wealthier. Significant attention had been given to regional government and administration, so it was quite a surprise that the people had revolted.

What made matters worse was the evidence of foreign intervention. The King’s intelligence agents had discovered evidence of foreign meddling in the province. It was without question that the King wanted to know who was behind this. Perhaps it was the same nation that had attempted to lower the stability of the kingdom. Perhaps it was California, who had attempted to steal the King’s plans and infiltrate his intelligence agency. More evidence was out there. The King just had to find it. But find it he will, and when he had the answer, he would make the people responsible pay.

But not his own people, who were so obviously mislead. The Kingdom of Swaziland is one of the most modern and wealthy nations on the planet. It has a very diverse population that is treated equally regardless of how they came into the Kingdom. In response to this revolt, the King would not send his troops, as so many would expect – most of all the 'Akrab Badiyah who rely on fear and intimidation to get their way.

No. The King would not put this rebellion down with violence, but would welcome the cities of Maghreb back into the Kingdom with open arms. And of course some investment.

The King directed his administrators to invest a huge sum of treasury into developing all of Maghreb. New schools were to be built. Libraries and parks were to be built in the cities. Jobs programs to help those in need of work were to be set up. For the first time ever, people who had lost their jobs or were unable to work would be given a living stipend so that they would not starve. In short, the province would see an economic development plan bigger than any other in the history of the world. How big was this program to be? Well for starters, the King directed his treasurer to allocate 100 IC to the re-admission and development of revolting cities in Maghreb.

The King now turned to his Generals. For not only did he face the problems at home in Maghreb, but he was also at war. At war with an ideology that he had already defeated once in South America. War had been declared on the USSR in support of the Kingdom’s ally Russia. Together with the grand armies of France and Medina, Swaziland would crush the communist menace. But the details of that are better left for close friends and allies.

 

[DroopyTofu]

INCOME: 172
8 to Battleships
32 to both army upgrades
12 into 3 navies
8 into 4 armies
112 into building 14 factories in each of my provinces (14 * 2 * 4 = 112)

 

[mechaerik]

Actually, we consider your open declaration of war in post 1991 to be the, well, declaration of war. Medina are the aggressors here, and we'd thank you not to put words in our mouth.

OOC: I can hardly say "I declare war on the Soviet Union" when I don't recognize it as an independent entity worthy of being declared war on. Besides, it DOES say my troops entered your territory (before the Soviet Union itself did anything aggressive), which WOULD make me the aggressor. Post 1991 was mostly for Kiwitt's benefit (so that he knows we are at war, de facto if not de jure), and should be considered out of character.

 

[kiwitt]

GM: Imperial Russia no longer exists - see details here, concerning the imposter.

Former Imperial Russia is currently led by small groups of Imperial loyalists defending against roving groups of Soviet sympathisers and as such has no formal government from which a representative can be found. Any military forces entering Russia, Siberia or Kazakhstan will be considered hostile as they are invading a "neutral" country, and will be attacked.

 

[Kan' Sharuminar]

The Russian Civil War has ended. For nine years it engulfed western and southern Russia, and resulted in the deaths of over a million people. At its heart, it was a struggle for the rights of the common worker and for the millions of people oppressed by the rule of the Kan. The new Soviet Union, under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin, promised a new, modern government, that represented not just the isolated aristocracy, but all classes across Russia. It represented freedom.

The battle for the survival of the Soviet Union was not over. Russia’s former allies in the Accord - France, Medina and Swaziland remained at war with the Soviet Union. France quickly took advantage of the situation, putting their trust in a lunatic claiming to represent Russia, and openly revealing their war was not for restoring Russia as a free and independent nation, but simply reducing them to vassal status under French rule.

Lenin, now declared ‘Premier’ of the U.S.S.R. was quick to unite his government with his former Russian foes - he needed experienced Russian ministers who had the trust of the people. Furthermore, the Russian military did not suffer any reprisals - the ones to blame for the war were the aristocrats and, above all, the Kan. The Russian army would be absorbed into the Red Army.

Lenin, in his first official address as leader of Russia, called for the horrors of the civil war to be remembered, but only as part of history. Russia was now whole again, and faced with the prospect of destruction. To his enemies, he appealed for reason and for peace. He praised the Accord claiming it “had shown true loyalty and dedication to her allies, but the war has ended. The reign of the Kan is over.”

“The Accord is dedicated to the destruction of communism, yet at the same time would ally and fight for a nation that oppresses the lower classes, allowed slavery and refused to grant even basic civil rights. The Soviet Union is removing these barriers, and the Accord would remove the Soviet Union for it. Think of why you are at war with us, and realise that you are at war with a nation who fought for the freedom of her people.”

 

[arya126]

After his week long vacation in order to be with his military unit in field exercises, King Lacedaemon is back, and wishes to note that Communism takes away freedoms and rights of the people, not the other way around. Although he does not agree with the ways of Imperial Russia, nor is he willing to agree with the Soviets, who are far worse, and will surely be defeated militarily by overwhelming force if not tactics as well. This is not some corrupt Russian general staff with militia field officers they are facing any more. They now face the premier military forces in the world, and King Lacedaemon think that the time of a major Communist state is over. Not only is Communism a flawed ideology, but more sensible nations in the world refuse to let such a state take root. For that, whatever their other flaws, King Lacedaemon applauds these nations, such as France, Swaziland, and the Caliphate.

OOC: Story might come tonight or tomorrow. At the very least, I will respond to PMs and give orders. For those interested, I was at my mom's house attending a nearby football camp (americano, not that boring pointless euro stuff), and I was not aware that there was no actual computer I could access, only glimpses on my ipod.

 

[Kan' Sharuminar]

After his week long vacation in order to be with his military unit in field exercises, King Lacedaemon is back, and wishes to note that Communism takes away freedoms and rights of the people,

We are willing to open a discussion as to how that is certainly not the case, especially when it comes to the Soviet Union vs Imperial Russia.

 

[arya126]

The very core of Communism is the nationalization of industries and property. Please tell me how making everything government owned gives the right to own property to the people. Or perhaps explain how the government telling factories what to build rather than private corporations gives the people a right.

The very simple truth is that Communism at its core is about the government controlling its people, and not the other way around.

 

[Kan' Sharuminar]

The very core of Communism is the nationalization of industries and property. Please tell me how making everything government owned gives the right to own property to the people. Or perhaps explain how the government telling factories what to build rather than private corporations gives the people a right.

The very simple truth is that Communism at its core is about the government controlling its people, and not the other way around.

What exactly are you basing these accusations upon? Please, by all means, provide the proof that we are controlling the people. Please provide the evidence that we are controlling the workers. Please tell us how we are 'oppressing' the people more than what Imperial Russia was.

Might I remind you, Imperial Russia advocated and pursued subjugating the lower classes. Slavery, or serfdom, was not an exception, but a rule. At what point did you see Imperial Russia sign the treaty for woman's rights?

 

[mechaerik]

Again, why do women need rights?

 

[CELTICEMPIRE]

Again, why do women need rights?

why should they not?

 

[Mango Elephant]

Women have rights, though. They can marry men, and produce sons. If they want more, then they're being uppity and ungrateful and ought to be hit with a cane.

 

[GamezRule]

FRANCE

As France became embroiled in the Russian Civil War, Paris was busy preparing for the Olympics. Much of the necessary facilities were already in place, built to provide weight to Paris 1900 bid that was retracted because of international affairs. But now, only 4 years later, France has restored her international standing, and Paris prepares to host the Third Olympic Games. Perhaps it would not be her last.

Now that the bid has been secured, the government has appropriated funds to bring Paris to pristine condition, prepared for the Games. Now the city government has built a new stadium on the Seine, to host the central part. Other areas will host different events. A World's Fair will be running simultaneously, to keep visitors completely enthralled in the city. Paris shall show the world that she is still the same glorious city she has always been.

 

[CELTICEMPIRE]

the Turkish Senate passes the "gender equality bill" giving women equal rights as men. this was passed 377/51. This angered many of the Neo-ottomans.

 

[kiwitt]

GM: Notice of ruling

I have determined with TK that military access via narrow Seas from one Sea to another requires permission from the parties that own both sides of the divide.

These are the sea passages affected by this ruling:

Northwest Passage: Hudson Bay to North East Pacific
English Channel: North Sea to North Atlantic
Red Sea Access:
Arabian Gulf Access:
Gibraltar: North Atlantic to Mediterranean Sea
Kattegat: North Sea to Baltic Sea
Sea of Marmara: Mediterranean Sea to Black Sea

 

[Tecknojock]

Can you not take it by force?

 

[kiwitt]

GM: DoWs (in the usual time-frames) are always permitted if access is refused