Marians: Sons of Mars

[Tani Coyote]

Russian Shenanigans

Russia earns 70 income, and has 5 armies.

The rebels earn no income as this is their first turn, but they have 12 armies.

Kiev announces its support for Jewish Russia, desiring to turn Russia into another asset in the Jewish hegemony. It has 84 gold and dispatches 40 to the rebels, giving them 20 armies.

However, Iberia desires the Russian crown to emerge victorious, and works with Austria to match this investment, each giving 20 gold to the Russians - a Jewish theocracy is NOT desirable in Russia, as that would give the Jewish states the keys to Europe!

Russia, with its enlarged 110 income, buys 22 armies, bringing it to 27. The rebels know it'd be stupid to make the first move, so it's up to Russia. Russia sends 15 armies to deal with the rebels.

15 22
18 12
19 29 - Russian army destroyed.
13 20
11 26 - Russian army destroyed.
7 18
24 7
5 13
17 28
10 3 - Rebel army destroyed; rebels now have 19 armies.
16 21
27 13
18 30
17 6
3 23

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5 victories. Moscow is liberated.

Now with 15 armies to Russia's 12, the rebels are emboldened, and launch an attack.

30 26
17 14
27 4
15 16 - Rebel army destroyed; rebels only have 18.
16 6
28 29 - Rebel army destroyed; only 17.
13 13 - loss!
24 11
4 29
21 30 - This and the above battle bring the rebels down to 15 total armies.
2 6
14 7

6 Russian armies are routed. But the Russian winter makes these look like strategic retreats, culling nearly 1/4 of all troops sent against Russia.

Now, the rebels have 3 armies, while Russia has 6, left for use. Russia has to make the next move.

1 11
21 5
14 30
5 6 - Morale wins the day for Russia.
4 28
30 13

Russia walks away with a net loss of 26 territories for the turn.

Iberia, however, can't stand to see this. It can't squeeze cash out of Austria, but donates 50 more gold to Russia, giving it 10 free territoies. Russia has only lost 16.

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Sweden cuts a deal with Russia. Sweden will intervene with its own army against the Jews - not wanting to be surrounded by Jewish states on all sides - in exchange for some Finnish territoires. The Czar, thinking his realm needs to be more compact anyway, agrees.

12 armies go against the Russian rebels, winning due to no opposition. Sweden immediately peaces out, gaining 9 territories in the process. The rebels only retain 4 provinces...

Austria and Iberia agree to split the cost, each contribuing 10 gold. The Russian rebellion is crushed, and the Orthodox legacy secured.

 

[Mathalamus]

ok, what? is part of Russia Jewish and the other part Byzantine Christianity? also known as eastern orthodoxy?

 

[Tani Coyote]

ok, what? is part of Russia Jewish and the other part Byzantine Christianity? also known as eastern orthodoxy?

Russia is 44% Jewish, yes. 28% is Orthodox. 16% pagan. 12% Islamic.

 

[Mathalamus]

the Mathalamus Empire support the Russian Crown, which is orthodox i assume.

we abandon our infrastructure research and give all the gold to the glorious Russians!

(can we gift armies?)

 

[Tani Coyote]

the Mathalamus Empire support the Russian Crown, which is orthodox i assume.

we abandon our infrastructure research and give all the gold to the glorious Russians!

(can we gift armies?)

You're not in contact with Russia.

 

[Mathalamus]

aw come on.

what do i need to get into contact with Russia?

 

[Tani Coyote]

aw come on.

what do i need to get into contact with Russia?

Diplo 8.

Russia spends its remaining 2 gold on converting pagans - 1 success!

 

[Mathalamus]

oh wow, im so behind. there's no way ill get to it in time to help Russia such a shame, i liked those Russian people.

i would consider switching to russia, helping them and then switchign back, but i seriously doubt you'll allow it.

 

[Tani Coyote]

oh wow, im so behind. there's no way ill get to it in time to help Russia such a shame, i liked those Russian people.

The revolt is already put down; a large donation of aid from various powers crushed the Jewish revolt. ;p

 

[Mathalamus]

oh. well can i still take over as Russia? the reason is.. er.. in my signature.

 

[Duke Blackstone]

Right... Looking at that update, I think its time I begin looking for a new nation. Whats available?

 

[Tani Coyote]

@ Math:

Sure you can take over Russia; it'll be yours come next turn.

Marian Tours!

Avast leaders of the world? Is your country underwater? War going bad? Doing a generally great job as leader(of running your country into the ground)? Rent-A-State exists to let any plutocrat, surely having embezzled ungodly amounts of cash from their nation, easily buy their way into the leadership of another nation!

We have some promising candidates waiting for adoption:

1. Japan! The Japanese Empire has been expanding as of late, using its funding of the Qin regime to gain itself a nice foothold in Asia. Japan's economy, however, could be better, being a humble 50+.

2. Singapore! Leaning naval, Singapore brings in 80+ gold per turn, having recently signed a trade pact with Austronesia. If you've played Risk, you know that Singapore's position would be one of the most strategically secured for the time being.

3. Austronesia. One of the most secure positions, with a moderate economy of 70+ gold. Leans naval, but has a fairly high revolt risk due to extension and a high base RR.

4. Na-Na-Nine! ...currently a wartorn hellhole. Like Amazon, this major power is likely to be eclipsed soon, the title being passed on to a new successor. This state is at war with Korea, the Qin, and Pakistan, and the Japanese also support their enemies.

5. Austria. Having recently conquered Italy, Austria's boosted its position enormously. With a general 80+ gold per turn and several lucrative agreements with its neighbors, AND the fact it's currently the senior member of a personal union with Serbia, Austria has quite a bit of weight to throw around if necessary.

6. Zululand. This state's refined military tradition makes them a local superpower, while their position also makes them easily able to march up Africa(provided they get a casus belli, of course!). Strong economy, at 90+. High RR.

7. India. India is a centralised state, but also has many opportunities for expansion due to many neighbors. 90+ economy. Moderate RR, at 11%.

Those are the major power choices; if you want to be like Dumanios and get a challenge, you can always be a minor power, who doesn't get slider benefits. Or as great a start, furthermore.

 

[Duke Blackstone]

I am attempting to choose between Kiev and India right now.
Two questions:
What are Kiev's stats, sliders, excetra?
What are Indias relations with NNN like? Also, where is Confucicationism based? I know Ormus is somewhere in the middle east, but I am not sure where, exactly.

 

[Tani Coyote]

What are Kiev's stats, sliders, excetra?

KIev has no sliders, since it's not a major power. Kiev earns ~80 income right now, and has in the tech fields 5, 3, 6, 4, respective to the way they're listed. They glean 19 gold per turn from faith alone, being the leaders of the Jewish faith; if they're attacked, Jews everywhere have the option to stand up and fight for them.

I'd recommend against picking Kiev though..

What are Indias relations with NNN like?

N/A since Na-Na-Nine was just destroyed.

Also, where is Confucicationism based? I know Ormus is somewhere in the middle east, but I am not sure where, exactly.

It's based in Ormus, which is easily seen by the gray in the middle east - when a new faith is started, the founder takes on the color of the faith for easy identification(with the exception of Iberia; just turned Lombardy pink due to it being Buddhist). Ormus isn't that strong, however, given its many neighbors having eaten up a lot of land. It would have to wage several religious wars, methinks.

Chinese War

While Russia's war has ended after a brief battle, the Far East continues to be torn apart.

Na-Na-Nine continues to run itself into the ground with the military complex, now having 41 units and no treasury.

20 units are committed to defense, the remainder to destroying the Qin. That's 21 armies on the march, all of whom enjoy a +4% morale bonus on the attack. They must face 32 Qin armies!

6 1
30 13
29 23
20 3
3 6

4 victories!

14 13
1 3
29 15
6 12
4 15

2 victories!

26 8
16 4
21 18
25 16
26 16

5 victories!

8 9 - Morale wins for NNN.
29 6
30 18
29 5
29 19

5 victories!

24 25 - Morale wins it for N-N-N.

17 victories! Amazing margin of victory! The Qin now have 15 armies remaining.

The Qin dispatch Korea to deal blows first, instructing them to take provinces for themselves for once.

10 26
23 5
6 23
16 2
8 29
2 23

Only 2 victories. But that reduces Na-Na-Nine's defense to a humble 18. The Qin launch a full assault.

20 9
3 20
4 1
5 7
11 12 - Qin army destroyed!
22 30
23 26
25 19
25 16
5 29
14 12
16 23
17 26
15 29
15 30

5 victories. Horrible! Na-Na-Nine retains 13 armies...

...now pitted against Pakistan's 10!

8 28
8 7
6 21
28 8
18 7
9 16
2 11
23 17
23 12
4 22

5 victories. 8 armies left for Na-Na-Nine.

The Japanese request the port of Shanghai, and in exchange for it, grant the Qin the money they need for there to be 11 new armies. 5 of these are sent on the attack.

9 1
9 20
23 2
12 23
8 6

Now there are 6 Qin armies and 5 Na-Na-Nine armies.

1-12 and 11-10, bringing both down to 4. Na-Na-Nine decides to take the chance to attack.

20-21. Morale wins the game for Na-Na-Nine!
18-1!
28-11!
10-13!

Na-Nine gains 3 victories, and seems to be stronger than the last turn's end...

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The Na-Na-Nine Emperor is drinking some of the fine "wine" imported from distant, mysterious lands, when he is told the Qin have received aid from the Khmer. 20 gold has been given to the Qin in exchange for them passing 2 territories to them. The Qin quickly occupy 4 provinces and hand 2 off to the Khmer.

The idea of "War Surrogates" starts to spread across Asia, and Na-Na-Nine, once a regional power, begins to look like the newest delicacy.

Turkestan backs Pakistan with 15 gold in exchange for one province at war's end. India donates 10 gold to Pakistan in exchange for Tibet at war's end.

Singapore donates 40 gold to the Qin, thus giving itself 4 provinces in the process. Korea is given 45 gold by Mongolia in exchange for 5 promised provinces.

Pakistan receives 20 gold from Kamchatka in exchange for promised land. 10 gold goes to Korea to capture territory of their own.

Nail in the coffin: Singapore gives the Qin 20 gold in exchange for Chinese VIetnam.

Na-Na-Nine is finished.

Singapore gets 6 provinces. India gets 1. Mongolia gets 4. Kamchatka gets 3. Turkestan gets 1. Having occupied 9 total provinces during the war after giving away provinces to Mongolia and Kamchatka, Korea expands into 5 provinces on the peninsula while their Qin overlords confiscate the rest.

Pakistan expands to 26 provinces. The Qin annex all territory under their occupation, bringing them up to 27 provinces. The Qin, having annexed Na-Na-Nine, inherit whatever's left in their assets - 83 into military tech; 50 into Diplo; 105 into Infra; 225 into Civics!

Na-Na-Nine, which began as a gigantic mess of territories, collapsed and condensed into a much more compact major power. This time, they have collapsed for good, absorbed into countless countries. They are another entry in the history books, though the most prominent, its neighbors being states like Syria and Italy.

The Qin, having won what began as a succession war over tiny Korea, are now empowered beyond their wildest dreams, having greatly expanded in size and economy. Indeed, foreigners no longer refer to Na-Na-Nine or the Qin as such; both regions, and indeed, some of the outlying territories, are now named after the Qin - China. And with a greatly engorged support level, the Chinese may one day seek to unify the whole of it..

 

[Mathalamus]

very well. ill take over as Russia.

oh and Canada will simply be Canada, not the Mathalamus Empire.

 

[Duke Blackstone]

The leadership of the Amazon huddled on the boat. Broken, they looked at the fires spilling across what was once the most wealthy empire in the world. The betrayal by their vassal had shattered the empire, and it had fallen to the hoards of barbarians, only acknowledged by the leadership as "those damn NPC's". Ironically, no one thought that the Emperor was wrong to take the barbarians so lightly until the very end.

When the first provinces began to fall, the pagan priests had prayed to their god, that Tanicius Fox in the sky, for deliverance. There had been no answer. The Amazons allies to the north had laughed at their requests for assistance, and the Emperors own cousin, lord of the Inca, had simply watched as its trading partner vanished under the boots of enemy armies. So now the leadership had fled, leaving the emperor tied to a tree.

The boat carrying the remains of the Amazonian government was alone, for the Amazon had been a purely land power (although, again ironically, it was often mentioned by the government that sea power was the way to a strong nation-state, and much more doctrine had been written for the Navy than for the army). As the boat was enclosed by mist, a young man thought on the follies of the world that had just been destroyed.

An aid of the advisers of the Emperor, he knew the rot at the heart of the empire. How little time had been spent protecting and enriching the people, and how much was in the pagan orgies, the massive banquets, and the bloody spectacles staged for the Emperors enjoyment. Yes, and these fat, stupid men had been at the heart of it. Yet they were free, had escaped the consequences of their actions. It was just WRONG. No. No. He could not let that happen.

--To be continued after lunch--

 

[Mathalamus]

right ill post my own story on how the Canadian leadership escaped to Russia:

Canada underwent a fascist revolution staring in Alberta, which gradually spread to other nations. one of the last areas to fall was new york city. with the help of Iberia, Canada constructed a fairly large Caravel, and launched themselves into the sea, jsut as new york fell to the Fascists.

the Emperor stated that he will try again, in Russia. the Caravel, named RPS Mathis stopped at lisbon for supplies, and gradually saled through to St petersburg, where the Russian leadership volentarlily stepped aside and let the Emperor lead the nation.

some massive reforms followed, the Emperor resigned from hsi post and became the first President of the Mathalamus Republic, a free democratic society. we vow to not repeat the same mistake of monarchy that tore Canada apart.

in other news, we are aware of the amazonian leadership escaping amazonian. Russian scout ships cannot locate their ship.

 

[GhostWriter16]

Mathalamus Republic *Facepalm.*

I'm on Vacation, so that saved you from a war that I'm not really in the mood to wage...

T-Fox, seriously! He does this in every IOT, and now is doing it in a non-IOT *Facepalm.* Can you please put an end to this Mathalamus Empire Crap? He does stupid stuff like this in IOT, and its making me seriously consider just nuking him in every IOT and then leaving altogether....

Seriously!

I mean, its the same story every time. I like variety here...

 

[Duke Blackstone]

--continued from above-- (note: all nations are assumed to speak english in this game, as that is believed to be the language of the Tanicious Fox)

That night Marchaln, aid to the government, made his move. Due to the nature of his work Marchaln carried a large quantity of distilled Athoumala.

Athoumala, native to the Amazonian jungle, has in its distilled form no taste or smell. When consumed, distilled Athoumala produces a strong high, followed by a long stupor. Even more helpful to an imperial aid was the fact that large doses of Athoumala caused major short term memory loss. It was every rapists(or orgy prone councilman's) dream, and Marchaln often used it to good effect when removing potential embarrassments from the palace grounds.

The ship, an unnamed vacation vessel owned by the Emperor, was large and luxurious. It was in fact capable of hosting the entire government(i.e. the Emperor and whoever he felt like bringing) for a month, if so desired. However, to save room for the huge quantity of materials that the average advisor consumed and the massive cabins they required, the crew quarters were minute, and both the crew and the advisors shared a galley.

About an hour before dinner began, Marchaln visited the galley to "request" an addition to the meal for one of the councilmen. While the steward turned his back to inform the additional members of the kitchen staff of the change, the aid poured several ounces of Athoumala into the bubbling coco, served as a dinner drink. He then left.

At dinner, Marchaln proposed toasted the parties freedom and future, but was careful not to drink himself. He then carried a cup to the one other person on board that had not sipped the spiked coco, the captain of the watch.

Later that night, long after the entire ship had fallen into a mighty stupor, the angry aid drug every advisor on deck and placed them in one of the ships landing launches. He took the ships navigation instruments and pilled them in, as well as the richest, most easily spoiled foods from the hold, and then lowered the launch into the sea.

The dose of the drug was very strong, and the crew did not stir for 2 days. The first to wake was the Chief Steward, who had first tested the coco. When he went on deck, Marchaln was sittting on the bow of the ship in a white robe, watching the waves.


Two months later, the ship now christened Emperator sailed into the South African harbor. In a meeting with the head chieftain of the Zulu, Marchaln informed him that he and his new disciples were searching for the meaning of life. After the chieftains incredulous response(although he still offered his assistance), Marchaln reboarded the Emperator and continued onward.

Next Emperator called on the coast of Nubia, were Marchaln met a bloodthirsty Warlord named Domination3000. When asked about the numeral at the end of his name, Domination proudly informed Marchaln that that was the number of Nubian armies under his personal control. Domination admitted that he knew little of the meaning of life, but offered Marchaln his friendship anyway. Marchaln of course accepted, mindful of the numeral after D's name. After leaving the docks, Emperator sailed north again.

The small, religious nation of Ormus was the final port of call for the Emperator. A sudden storm had sprung up, and the ship had been severely damaged, and had barely managed to limp into Ormus harbor. From their first footstep in Ormus, Marchaln and his disciples were treated with hostility. Old eggs, smelly shoes, and books in strange languages were thrown at the strange-looking newcomers to the Ormun peoples lands.

Marchaln and his followers took refuge in what appeared to be an abandoned dwelling, and made plans to escape before daylight the next morning. Where to? They didnt know.

The foreigners successfully left the city in the wee hours of the morn, and traveled northward once again. That night they met their first peaceful inhabitants, Confucianist monks in a monastery. After a long discussion on the meaning of life with the Abbot, Marchaln decided to stay. His ancient duties as an aid were useful in the monastery. The entire book of Confucius was memorized within the first two months, and its passages could be heard quoted and discussed in the daily quarters day and night.

Sadly, it was not to last. Three months into the foreigners stay, the monastery was attacked by the Ormus state church, claiming heracy, and the Abbot was killed. Marchaln and his disciples fled yet again.

-Here Ends Chapter One of the Saga of Marchaln, first Imperator of India.
(ooh bet you didnt expect that, did ya?)

 

[Mathalamus]

domination: stuff it. i don't do too much variety. that's how i am.

however, you can keep calling it Russia....