Multipolarity III - Game Thread

[Patriotic_Fool]

The Imperium of Man accepts the Spammer's trade offer.

In relative news we have our expantion plans. As well as continuing the colonisation of Austeria, we have also decided to claim Iceland so that we may commence geothermal programs to help power our industry and expand our research. Iceland may prove a beating heart of Manx industrial might.

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As you see from the map we are clear in who owns Iceland and Western Austeria.

Finally we remind the Namibians that continuing the blockade of New Zealand will not end nice for your nation. We can perform our own blockades if we have to.

You can't, I'm claiming Iceland (at least half of it).

Since we're allies, I'd ask that we not have a claiming conflict and that you go elsewhere.

 

[Ailedhoo]

Gilmore has ordered the beheading of the map designer who had east Iceland part of the claiment plans without checking the claiments of other nations.

Instead we will claim Corsica to allow a navy base in the Med, which will help us protect the Papal States.

Here is the Final Claiments for the year.

 

[Patriotic_Fool]

I'd prefer if you didn't take Iceland at all. I'm not known for my sharing and splitting things directly in half.

OOC: Coming from your troubles in IOT:X, I would prefer if you let me have "all of Iceland". I'm OCD and would prefer to not have someone colonize half of my island, seeing as I posted first, I would like all of it.

I'm sure you can understand and will sympathize with my position

Thank you!

 

[Jehoshua]

Gilmore has ordered the beheading of the map designer who had east Iceland part of the claiment plans without checking the claiments of other nations.

Instead we will claim Corsica to allow a navy base in the Med, which will help us protect the Papal States.

Here is the Final Claiments for the year.

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The Holy See is already claiming Corsica, any attempt by the Empire of Mann to do so will be repelled by our navy and result in war. Have a nice day.

 

[Ailedhoo]

I'd prefer if you didn't take Iceland at all. I'm not known for my sharing and splitting things directly in half.

OOC: Coming from your troubles in IOT:X, I would prefer if you let me have "all of Iceland". I'm OCD and would prefer to not have someone colonize half of my island, seeing as I posted first, I would like all of it.

I'm sure you can understand and will sympathize with my position

Thank you!

OOC: I wish not to mention the natural SOI of France in IOTX. I wish to forget the... occurences, barring when I am in IOTX myself for RP.

IC: We need a geothermal plant that is not too far from the Isle of Man. Since Iceland is neither of our natural SOIs we suggest we split it Iceland between us.

If we both control Iceland we can combine our geothermal facitilies to double our research. While it is true we have to set a border line it does mean we can increase our ecomonics via setting trade posts along said border instead of military check points. Your traders can come to Celtic festivels while the Imperium elite can try your famous Welsh Cakes that your Welsh wife made popular in your land.

If disagreement be then we can ask the Pope to judge the matter on whether it is the two power solution or one power solution that comes to Iceland, although Gimore feels that a two power solution is better. Consider this and Gilmore may permit one of your children to marry one of his o Romney.

The Holy See is already claiming Corsica, any attempt by the Empire of Mann to do so will be repelled by our navy and result in war. Have a nice day.

The Pope does not permit us to have Corsica?

We will revise our claim plans. We issue Romney that this may mean we our flexible on issue of Iceland by divine notion.

 

[Krzowwh]

Hyöntou Confederacy accepts trade with the Holy See.

 

[Patriotic_Fool]

"We are sorry, but the Romney Republic can not sway on this matter. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause, but we simply cannot split the territories.

If you wish, we can set up a trade agreement where we can send the Imperium of Man some geothermal resources, perhaps construct an underground power line between Iceland and the Imperium of Man.

We hope you see the wisdom in our reasoning."

OOC: I'm asking nicely here, ailedhoo. We're trade partners, and I would hate for a measly border dispute to get in between that..

 

[Jehoshua]

ooc: there are plenty of less problematic locations to settle Ailedhoo. You could colonise somewhere in West Africa or South America for example. Or perhaps somewhere in the Carribean.

 

[Patriotic_Fool]

ooc: there are plenty of less problematic locations to settle Ailedhoo. You could colonise somewhere in West Africa or South America for example. Or perhaps somewhere in the Carribean.

Africa is full as it is. My clients need room, after all, and sonereal needs room!

 

[Ailedhoo]

After much revision the Emperor has decided to fire all his map designers and make the map himself. He accepts Romney's geothermal offer, although we fancy if our companies set up a private geothermal plant in Iceland. In return you can use some of the political opposition made slaves criminals redeeming themselves via hard labour from one of our labour camps.

In other news we are still intrested in a base in the Med so we claim south-west France. The pink land between our red claiments is to be claimed next year. We suggest the French goverment understands that what Gilmore wants is what Gilmore gets... unless Gilmore is in a mood of mercy.



This should hopefully be the final map. Otherwise Gilmore is going to execute many political opposition.

 

[Patriotic_Fool]

OOC: the third province in France (middle) cannot be claimed because you can only settle on the coast. You have to wait a turn before settling past that.

You can only claim a coastal province, then the next turn you can claim any land tiles around that (in a 1 direction area).

Time for more firing

 

[Ailedhoo]

OOC: the third province in France (middle) cannot be claimed because you can only settle on the coast. You have to wait a turn before settling past that.

You can only claim a coastal province, then the next turn you can claim any land tiles around that (in a 1 direction area).

Time for more firing

OOC: The middle is marked a different colour as a plan for next year, not this turn. I even declared to the French goverment that they are not to claim said middle land this turn so that the Manx may claim it the next turn.

I know I have to wait a turn. Read my post.

 

[Jehoshua]

To the Empire of Mann

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The Holy See on behalf of its French client and the nations of Catalonia and Iberia would advise the Emperor against settling in Aquitane and Languedoc. The Holy See would rather the Empire settle in say scandinavia, rather than in regions already within the sphere of influence of other nations already aligned to Christendom, in the interests of avoiding tensions and promoting peace in Europe.

 

[Ailedhoo]

To the Empire of Mann

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The Holy See on behalf of its French clients would advise the Emperor against settling in Aquitane and Languedoc. The Holy See vigorously defends its clients, and would rather the Empire settle in say scandinavia, rather than in regions already within the sphere of influence of other nations already aligned to Christendom, in the interests of avoiding tensions.

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ooc: I should just do your map

To the Holy Sea.

The French goverment is leaded by heretic liberal intent. Its ruler is a known anarchist, a spreader of chaos. The Imperium needs a naval base in the Med and we like a good link. It is advised that you remember that we of the Imperium will find it easier to protect your land if we have land in the Med and I would likes a French house that is set in Manx land.

Remember that the Imperium of Man is a nation of virtue, while France is a secular country. You should value the faithful as oppose to the agents of chaos.

Consider our considerations and understand our thinking.

Gilmore Flanagon, Emperor of Man, First Among Mankind and Duke of Ulster.

 

[Jehoshua]

To the Empire of Mann

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The Holy See would remind the Emperor that France has voluntarily submitted to papal authority, and is as such under our patronage and protection regardless of its particular leader, or its particular manner of governance, or the Emperors opinion of such things. We certainly hope our influence will result in closer conformity to the divine religion in the years ahead in France, but again we remind the Emperor that he is not in a position to determine what is heretical, and what is not.

As to the Imperiums requirement for a mediterranean base. The Holy See sees no such necessity considering it is capable of self-defence, and would again urge the Imperium to settle elsewhere in the interests of peace and stability in Europe. If the Empire insists on a mediterranean outpost, a north african outpost would be tolerable, but as it stands its current intent to settle in France is unnacceptable to the Holy See, and contrary to its interests, and those of its clients.

 

[Ailedhoo]

To the Empire of Mann

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The Holy See would remind the Emperor that France has voluntarily submitted to papal authority, and is as such under our patronage and protection regardless of its particular leader, or its particular manner of governance. Although we certainly hope our influence will result in closer conformity to the divine religion in the years ahead in France.

As to the Imperiums requirement for a mediterranean base. The Holy See sees no such necessity considering it is capable of self-defence, and would again urge the Imperium to settle elsewhere in the interests of peace and stability in Europe. If the Empire insists on a mediterranean outpost, a north african outpost would be tolerable, but as it stands its current intent to settle in France is unnacceptable to the Holy See, and contrary to its interests, and those of its clients.

To the Holy See

Give to Caeser what belongs to Caeser and in return we give to God what belongs to God. Wine and other goods are better set out in south-west France. We have let to heed what France has to say on the matter. Let it be reminded that the Imperium offers itself to crusade on behalf of the Papal States and in return we have the right of empire. As we are the 4th Rome and your land is on the remains of the 1st Rome, we suggest you heed our policies. The French can have their south eastern cost. We advise the Papal States that it is better to ally with strong powers like the Imperium then heretic powers like France which lies to you, claiming it is of Christaindom when observation suggests otherwise. The loyalty of France will not be in stone. The loyalty of the Imperium is set in moutian rock. You must ensure that the rock does not erode. Allow us France and we will release some of our political opposition to your land so you can redeem them by your mercy as oppose to the harsh labour we place them through.

Consider the act of mercy we offer and we will in turn safe guard the faithful in south-west France.

Glory to God and I, who was set to this world to lead via Divine Right!

Emperor Gilmore Flanagon, who is loyal to his Catholic wife.

 

[Dem Taqat]

I give a point of trade to each party for a confirmed agreement.

More specific, detailed agreements will earn more points.

Well in that case...

The UKNZ announces it is offering trade agreements to all nations except Naimibia and Malasia.

To Namibia:

We urge you to see that your blockade is unsustainable in the face of the forces now massing against you. Back down, whilst your navy and pride are intact, or we will be forced to take military action to clear your ships from our seas. If you truly do not wish for war, as you have claimed, then do not start one by your actions. We strongly encourage you to practice the peaceful policies you preach.

King Edward X
Prime Minister Fruity McKiwi

DT

 

[christos200]

We will only if you ask sorry for your insult to threaten us if we expanded in Australia.

 

[Dem Taqat]

We will only if you ask sorry for your insult to threaten us if we expanded in Australia.

We have offered your nation neither insult nor threat, and we have nothing to apologize for. Should any nation feel the need to confirm that the utmost politeness has been expressed to the nation of Namibia before the breakout of the blockade, we offer you the follwing transcripts of our communications:

Spoiler Previous Communications :

To the Democratic People's Republic of Namibia,

Our contacts with certain other nations indicate that your nation has plans to settle in eastern Australia. Whilst we would approve of your zeal in attempting to minimise the anarchy of this region, the UKNZ is perfectly capable of restoring order here ourselves, and would rather not become involved in the territorial disputes that might arise should you continue with such a course of action. We eagerly await your assurances that we have no need for such worries.

King Edward X
Prime Minister Fruity McKiwi

Dammit. The Imperium of Man said that, right? The bastards.

Anyway, we will not attack you or stop you from settling part of Australia. But, we shall no stop our expansion in Australia. If you want war, then you will ahve it. If you want peace, then accept that Communism will take over a part of Australia.

To the Democratic People's Republic of Namibia,

We are sad to see you cannot accept our assurances that we are capable of bringing peace to the area ourselves. The presence of your forces there is certain to be significantly detrimental to the regions long term stability, and although we would not actively seek war, there is always the possibility of it errupting in such tense situations as this would become. We strongly recommend that you look to your own local affairs, and leave our own local affairs to us, in the interests of continued goodwill between our nations.

It would be most regrettable if harsher actions than words must be taken to resolve this situation.

King Edward X
Prime Minister Fruity McKiwi

We decided to not expand in Australia, because we do not want a war right now. However, we shall remmber your aggression and you shall be punished.

We appreciate your ability to come to a rational conclusion. We shall remember your threats, and do not think you will find us unprepared.
DT

We await your withdrawal of the previous statement.

DT
Soul of Courtesy

 

[Tani Coyote]

The Republic of France is obviously with its close ally of the Holy See in believing that historical France should remain French.

==GM Remarks==

Oh yay, the delicious land wars are starting already.

Due to the cramped quarters, a foothold anywhere will be useful, as only a single province is an economic boon.

I will suggest spending 1.1 energy on population per turn to encourage growth. That's enough to sustain 1100 people.

Navies protect trade from piracy at a rate of 1 ship per 20 trade. There's no specific mission for this, it's just automatic. Since protecting trade is a simple matter, it is also why it's so crushing when they attack (they will take every unit of undefended trade if they have enough ships for it).

The Domestic Bank is a place you can borrow money from. However, the interest compounds each turn, and large debts will cause you to suffer immensely. So for those of you planning to use your bank resources to plot world domination, remember increasing debt is only good if your income is increasing enough to cover it.

It is also possible to borrow money from foreign banks, but that requires the approval of that nation's government.

You may borrow up to 100% of your GDP per turn.