KaiserIOT: Dream of a World

[Mathalamus]

I locked the thread, right?

yup. hard lock last night. :

 

[Thorvald of Lym]

Don't answer that.

(Hard lock means shut up.)

 

[KaiserElectric]

Update on the Update Process

(Insert the Inception BWAAAAM here)

So just to allay any fears of a permanent hiatus, KaiserIOT is NOT dead yet. I'm just dealing with a lot of things right now and haven't had a good chance to finish the tweaks to the stats that I wanted. However, I can give a few details on what you can come to expect.

Hidden Stats?

I stated before that I didn't want stats to effect a player's decisions when running a nation, and honestly I think that keeping a running total of how well your economy is doing is detrimental to that idea. Thus I've decided to change it up a bit by keeping the national statistics mostly private. It's nice to see how well you are doing compared to other nations, though, which is why I'm offering this as an alternative...

Top Five Lists!

Just to show that I'm not going GM fiat on you guys (though honestly I wouldn't mind that much), I plan to include a few short lists of the top 5 nations in several categories, primarily the basic Military, Economic, and Political categories. I may add or take away new totals as needed, but it should give some or all of you a good idea of how you rank among the nations. Just know that the lists will be very fluid and are no guarantee of victory. The number one military power won't be able to run roughshod over an unlisted player, for instance. Which leads me to the bigger issue, and why the update is taking so long...

Revamped Military System

One number is no way to judge a military. There are several factors that determine military strength, and I really want that to be reflected in the stats. Therefore I'm breaking up the military score into several different factors that the correct RP will affect in different ways. That way a strategy to exploit an enemy weakness or play to your advantage would actually be more effective mechanically.

In summary, KaiserIOT Update 2 is still on the books, and it's getting closer every day. See you then!

 

[VGL]

So, I want to join but i don't no where is available. can someone give me a map of all Countries?

 

[KaiserElectric]

I'm updating the map when the update goes up, so you can place territories then or take over an NPC if you so desire.

 

[VGL]

When is the update? And how does the UN and military work? And Which person controls which country?

 

[KaiserElectric]

Update 2: Spring 2022​

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Spoiler :

"My centre is giving way, my right is retreating, situation excellent, I am attacking."
-Ferdinand Foch​

Rome vs. Yugoslavia: The Conflict Ignites!

The war over the disputed region of Constantinople began to the roaring sound of jet engines and the pounding rhythm of AA cannon. Over the skies of Eastern Thrace, the Yugoslavian Air Force battled with their Roman counterparts for much-needed aerial superiority. While the more experienced Slavic pilots held a distinct advantage at the outset, the Romans were able to even the odds somewhat after several key airstrikes on Yugoslavian air fields hurt their combat capabilities.

However, several Yugoslavian bombers, loaded with napalm and their sights set on Smyrna, managed to pierce the Roman air defense and head towards their target. Roman civil defense engineers prepared the city for a napalm strike, four of the bombers abruptly vanished from radar detection. The remaining bombers immediately turned and headed back for friendly territory, puzzling both Roman civil defense engineers and Yugoslavian air force officers. The only clue to the mystery was when a UAV drone found traces of the missing bombers saturated in radioactive energy.

Meanwhile, as the bombers screamed overhead, the People's Army slammed into the Roman defenders of Eastern Thrace. The Roman defenders fought bravely and inflicted many casualties, but were slowly and irrevocably pushed back to the grand city of Constantinople. While the hardy Roman navy had stopped the Yugoslavians from enforcing a total blockade of the Mediterranean, there was a resounding fear that the Slavic onslaught would move too quickly for the defenders to entrench themselves for the long siege. Fortune struck once again, however, as the Romans received help from an unlikely source: Italy.

As the bulk of the People's Army pushed towards Constantinople, the Italians launched a surprise attack on the western holdings of Yugoslavia, overwhelming the reserve of the People's Army stationed there. A defensive force was quickly mobilized, but didn't succeed in stopping the Italian assault until they had reached the outskirts of Bosnia. The initial assault blunted, the Italians began to regroup, while the Slavs received much-needed reinforcements from the Eastern Front.

Thus the lines of battle are drawn. Bolstered by the timely diversion of troops, the Romans dig in for the long siege as the People's Army, bruised but far from defeated, regroups and prepares for the next round. Italy prepares to march once again, as the Kalmar Union forces arrive in Yugoslavia and prepare to join in the siege of the Queen of Cities. Only one thing is certain: this war is far from over.

North America: The Natives are Restless!

Meanwhile in the Americas, peace seems to have prevailed as the Texans, ostensibly distracted by rising crime rates, allowed the Gethic Hand to move into Wyoming unopposed. However, the region was already home to hundreds of new settlements that owed loyalty to the Texans, and had no strong love for the loathsome newcomers. While a show of force was enough to quell some of the more cowardly upstarts, others have retreated into the woods and began waging guerrilla warfare against Gethic units in the region. Inspired by tales of the Texan Republic's struggle against Mexican invaders years ago, the San Jacinto Guerrillas, as the ragtag bands of settlers have been labeled, have made one thing absolutely clear: the Gethic Hand are not welcome here.

Europe: Viva La...Orleans?!?

As war raged in Eastern Europe, the unsteady Norman Alliance seems prepared to instigate a new one. Following the attempted arrest of several politicians loyal to the Orleans cause, the enraged Orleans faction seceded from the Alliance, punctuating the split by sending a request for an alliance to the British instead of the Germans. Reports that the Normans are mobilizing forces to quell the rebellious upstarts are troubling to proponents of the status quo. The rumors that The Maiden vowed to defend the innocent people of Orleans from Norman aggression, even more so.

International Recognition

Following the formation of the UN, several subcommittees have of course been founded to take a census on the status of various nations across the world. Their reports for this season are as follows.

The World Defense committee has extensively examined military installations worldwide, and have determined the overall strongest military force at this time is Yugoslavia, owing to their veteran land and air force and their current successes in the conflict against Rome. Which we deplore of course. The Gethic Hand and the Commonwealth receive honorable mentions as well.

The World Economics committee, upon perusing the world's longest spreadsheet, have determined that the fastest growing economy in the world is currently the Federal Republic of Germany thanks to the successful efforts of their robotics program, though the title is hotly contested by the Maghreb Union, Korea, and the Central Asian Union.

The World Sovereignty committee has issued a poll determining what percentage of a nation's citizens would like to see their leader's head removed from their shoulders to determine overall political stability. Showing a remarkable recovery from the sudden assassination of their prime minister, the Commonwealth has been determined to be the most stable country in the world, with Germany, the Cult, and the Gethic Hand being less likely to succumb to a rash of cranial amputation.

Special Events

The French Are Revolting

European nations will receive political penalties this turn.

GM Notes

Sorry this took so long, but we should be back on some resemblance of a schedule at this point. Hard lock will be next Saturday, 10/4/14

There's going to be a lot of PMs sent out within the next hour, so keep an eye on your inboxes.

Five claims this turn...but only if you aren't at war.

 

[NinjaCow64]

Claiming as much of the Island of Java and surrounding islands I am allowed, not entirely sure what is a province down there and what is not. UN Shenanigans and RP later.

 

[Mathalamus]

just to make it clear, we still have Constantinople itself, right? its not taken?

 

[christos200]

From: Yugoslavia
To: Germany

The Italian invasion of Yugoslavia is an aggressive action against the EU. As we have a defensive alliance, we hope that you shall declare war on Italy.

 

[Polyblank]

To: Italy
From: Germany
Back off your invasion of Yugoslavia or face the consequences. We are willing to host diplomatic talks between the two countries.

 

[Civ'ed]

Spoiler :

The night was fairly run-of-the-mill for postapocalyptic Detroit. Gunshots everywhere. When the citizens woke up, they would probably be in another gang's territory, and thus be subject to different laws. This was how it had been since the Other had arrived.
This is how it would always be.
Then suddenly, a string of gunshots unlike what had ever been heard.
Other gunshots were not this constant.
And in an alley, a petty gang member was preparing his coup de grace against another gang.
In this aspect, he was not expecting a man to step out of the shadows and impale him on a cross.
And by the morning, many more would have suffered his fate, and the gang wars would be over forever.

 

[Mathalamus]

From: Central Asian Union
To: Warmongering Fascist Junta of Italy

Unless your government is willing to commit ceasefire and retract your military forces out of Yugoslavian sovereign territory the Central Asian Union will declare war in honor of our Defensive Pact with Yugoslavia.

the Central Asian union cannot reach italy that well, they have to traverse several unclaimed sectors, which we think is either empty, or filled with warlords. and planes cannot transport that much.

 

[christos200]

They can gradually transfer soldiers with planes. Even 1,000 every day, in 30 days there will be 30,000.

 

[Mathalamus]

They can gradually transfer soldiers with planes. Even 1,000 every day, in 30 days there will be 30,000.

assuming they use the larger civilian planes for soliders themselves and the military transports bring the tanks, AA guns, artillery... it may be possible. maybe. it is, of course, subject to Italian (but not Roman) interference.

 

[Mathalamus]

Yes, its quite far around, so I guess I'll take a shorter route there

CENTRAL ASIA DECLARES WAR ON ROME

nice going. you just made the road riskier and no shorter, really. one way is filled with plains and the like. another with mountains...

 

[christos200]

We thank our allies for their support. We can sure crush the reactionary Romans and liberate the workers.

 

[Mathalamus]

the Emperor believes that the Central Asian union will have little part in the war, for these reasons:

1. their soldiers will have to traverse hostile terrain, with hostile people on the provincial scale. with Roman Air and probably naval support, depending how far from shore they are.

2. they have to lengthen their supply lines, which, again, is vulnerable to local people and Romans. they have to divert an entire army just to protect it.

3. even if they capture trebizond, they still have long supply lines (cause existing infrastructure isn't that developed yet), and even more hostile local population, no air support from Yugoslavia, (they cant get that far) and very near the bulk of the Roman Army.

so... all they can do is piss us off, basically.

 

[NinjaCow64]

The United Commonwealth has proposed a series of resolutions on acceptable wartime practices and related issues.

On a related note, General Secretary Ban-Ki Moon as resigned as General Secretary due to old age. Elections will take place for the new General Secretary this month.

OOC: Kaiser when you get a chance, could you please tell me which NPCs have joined the UN?

 

[christos200]

Yugoslavia, as it is not a member of the UN, will not abide to it's resolutions.