Multipolarity IV Game Thread

[Sonereal]

Sending orders after class.

 

[Tani Coyote]

About 10 hours until lock.

Need orders:

China-Japan
501st
Bosnia
Antioch
Tayloristan

 

[Kinich-Ahau]

To: The 501st Legion:

Would you be interested in selling the Maluku Islands to us? It's location near our borders makes it an interest to national security for us to have control over it.

Not at this time; perhaps in a few years.

 

[Robert Can't]

Onitt Like a Bonnet

 

[Tani Coyote]

All orders in.

Orders locked. Tayloristan has 3 hours to get some confirmation of remaining active in, or it shall become the newest set of African Republics.

 

[arya126]

I don't think Nuke has been active on CFC for a bit. Perhaps you could NPC it like with the Horde until you hear one way or the other from him?

 

[NinjaCow64]

I don't think Nuke has been active on CFC for a bit. Perhaps you could NPC it like with the Horde until you hear one way or the other from him?

Thing is though, Jeho still gives general guidelines for Tani...

 

[Tani Coyote]

I consulted with Lighthearter, his brother, about if he's been busy or not yesterday evening. It didn't seem so, so I presume between that and the Civil War posts that he's not particularly interested.

Regardless I'll give Tayloristan one more turn...

 

[Tani Coyote]

The Remington Doctrine

Prime Minister Sati Remington of the United Empire of Great Britain and Ireland has officially announced the Remington Doctrine of foreign policy. The United Empire will remain neutral in world affairs, preferring to avoid squabbles.

However, there is an exception to this rule: if a state decides to intrude on Namibia, France, Rhineland, Tamil, Brunei or New Guinea. As the “Key Six” of British foreign policy, these states hold great strategic importance to imperial interests. If a state decides it’s a good idea to try and get involved in these regions, the reaction will be “swift and decisive.”

PM Remington thus cautions against opportunism, such as that often shown by the Syndicates or Azeris. While Britain considers itself friendly towards most other countries, intruding on its sphere (which Remington has stated there is no desire in expanding beyond) will quickly make the country irate.

 

[Tani Coyote]

Cypriot Affair

Bosnia has declared war on Cyprus. Italy, Greece and Constantinople have sent supporting forces.

Though the Cypriots seem hopelessly outgunned, Antioch has sent forces to assist. The Ionians follow Antioch into battle. It is deemed by the Greek participants as a civil war – two Greek factions fight for the Bosnians while two fight for the Antiochese.

200,000 Bosnians are supported by 1,000 Constantinopolitans, 5,000 Greeks, and 10,000 Italians.
210,000 Antiochs are supported by 6,000 Ionians and 32,000 Cypriots.

The Bosnians are decisively routed, with the hundred battles around the Mediterranean stacked against them by a margin of almost four to one. The Adriatic, Aegean and Ionian Seas are all prowled by the Antiochan and allied fleets, strangling Bosnia’s heartland of its trade revenues.

Losses:

9,000 Antiochans; 3,000 Cypriots
126,000 Bosnians (5,000 captured); 10,000 Italians

 

[Tani Coyote]

Battle of France - Naval

The Republican French sally out with 379,000 men at sea against the Imperial 418,000. As with last time, the Imperials have aid in the form of 50,000 British sailors.

The Republicans fight valiantly but cannot break the blockade on Marseilles or Brest.

Losses:

32,000 Imperials; 3,000 British
226,000 Republican French

Battle of France – Land

Barely able to feed their troops, the Republican French can see the end is near, but are determined to make sure democracy in France does not die without a fight.

627,000 Imperials attack 389,000 Republicans.

Losses:

100,000 Republicans; 35,000 captured
45,000 Imperials
Brest and Provence taken by Empire
400,000 French civilians killed

 

[Double A]

Oh hell yes.

Bosnia, let's end this before someone uses this as an excuse to grow mushroom clouds.

 

[Tani Coyote]

Transylvanian Affair

The rogue state that seized control of Transylvania has declared war on nations far and wide, but most especially Bosnia. Bosnia dispatches an army of 150,000 to rein in the ruffians, supported by 40,000 Italians, 35,000 Bohemians, and 25,000 Swiss. They confront 80,000 Transylvanians.

It goes without saying the battle is fairly lopsided. While the Transylvanian Army is well-trained, it is still broken and battered. The new regime’s thirteen months are ended with the restoration of the prior government at the loss of 50,000 Bosnian troops. In a last act of insanity the Transylvania forces exterminate about one million of their own people.

 

[Double A]

I think we all learned something from this today.

I'll get back to you when I figure out what it is.

 

[Tani Coyote]

Ailed, Sone, and Arya, you will receive your incomes shortly.

There is a “vault” column for those of you who qualified for the bonus last turn.

Troop stationing is automatically agreed to or rejected; it is generally impossible to station a large sum of troops all in one turn. You will gradually work your way up as the host becomes more warm towards them.

EITs operate at a rate of 100% instead of 50% now to make them more useful.

I included total troops and money on those who are using Google docs to make orders a bit easier to do.

Finally, I will be leaving town on the 8th so will be voiding a lot of the update's provisions beyond spending and espiongae. Orders lock in 72 hours.

Update XII: 2222 CE

Map
Influence Map
Stats Sheet

International

The Union of Nations International Court of Justice

Vacant (Since 2222)
Jengo Afolayan (56, Kenya) – Presiding Judge
Sergey Pajari (65; Vladivostok)
Liz Probert (54; CSI)
Apolinar Robledo (57; Ecuador)

The passage of the First Amendment to the Union Charter has seen the International Court of Justice Council’s formation; it has duly appointed four candidates to fill the vacancies, which have existed since 2209, 2211, 2215, and 2218.

Judge Justus Gotti of Rhineland has passed away at the age 68, after only a few months of service. Should the Secretary fail to nominate a replacement, the ICJC will appoint one.

Office of the Union of Nations General Secretary

Jonathan Mays of the Combined Syndicates of America

It is the final biennium of the Mays administration. As with the Smirnov administration that preceded it, the administration is considered a colossal disappointment for the cause of a stronger UN that is more effective at preserving peace and human rights. The Mays administration has faced considerable criticism since delegating its responsibilities to the Bosnian Delegate; Bosnia started a war over weapons even when there was contradicting intelligence from the Union itself.

Registration for the 16th election is open.

Assembly of the Union of Nations

104 seats
Blocs:

Bosnian – 19
Azeri – 16
501st – 14
Zetas - 8
Britain - 7
Leth – 6
Horde - 5
Iceland – 5
Syndicates – 4
Tayloristan - 4
Antioch – 3
Argentina - 3
Arstotzka - 2
Spartacus – 2
CSA - 2
Independent – Japan; France; Cyprus; Germany

News

Largest economy. 501st

Highest Standard of Living. CSA.

Best-trained Army. Britain.

Best-trained Navy. Azerbaijan.

Best Education. Britain.

Best Healthcare. CSA.

Best Infrastructure. CSA.

Best Intelligence. Spartacus.

War

Spoiler :

Occupation Zones. -3000 Bosnians; -6000 Antiochans; -28000 Imperial French

The end of the Second American War has seen 150,000 Syndicalists return home from the Confederacy; 50,000 remained behind, preferring capitalism.

Protests in Antioch have demanded that land occupation not become policy, and that the victory at sea be pressed for concessions so as to ensure a swift, profitable peace. Should the war continue, protests might not be so generous.

Economic News

Spoiler :

Analysts report population numbers to be increasing in importance; it seems consumer goods are becoming more popular than ever before, and a large population is sure to sustain a growing demand base for such, and thus, economic activity.

Discovery of resource deposits In: Antioch (+3), Azerbaijan (+1), Great Plains (+1), Congo (+3)

Scientific Breakthroughs in resources In: Azerbaijan (+1), Switzerland (+10% Infra), Nigeria (+1)

Baby Boom in Azerbaijan! (+500,000 pop)

Baby Boom in Caracas! (+800,000 pop)

Opening of Japan. The Empire of Japan has opened its markets, but especially towards Cypriot, German and Confederate investors. (+300 Cypriot and +300 Confederate investment in Japan)

North America

Spoiler :

Dixie Go Home! (-100 CSA influence in Puerto Rico)

South America

Spoiler :

Chirp, chirp, chirp.

Europe

Spoiler :

Operation: Lionheart. The MI6 has seen to the capture and arrest of numerous subversives from the Goon Squad and Red Destiny.

Failed Coups. Poland and Germany have both thwarted attempts against their government by an unknown organization.

Integration of Norway. The Norwegian people have more or less accepted Icelandic rule once more. Those who don’t have mostly moved to Sweden.

Astynomiaphobia. Komi has seen attempts to kill many of its police officers and investigators; these attacks have been thwarted but it has shaken the country to see several brave men and women slain in their homes.

Free Strasbourg. A large armed uprising has taken command of Strasbourg from the French Empire, demanding a transition to a Republic. Britain has pledged that it will assist in giving an asswhooping to the rebels per the implications of the Remington Doctrine; the Imperial Army has been getting lazy due to lack of duties besides guarding newborn infants anyway.

Africa

Spoiler :

Arson. (-280 Bosnian influence in Egypt)

Hate Crimes. (-300 Azeri influence in Egypt)

Astynomiaphobia. Angola, Cameroon and Swaziland have reported attacks on police officers and investigators. Most were thwarted, but several security force members have been killed.

Boycotting. (-600 Azeri influence in Libya)

Hate Crimes. (-500 Azeri influence in Morocco)

Asia

Spoiler :

Market Failure. A large speculation bubble has burst in the 501st Legion, dragging the economy down with it. (-4% Infra in 501st, -2% Infra in clients, -1% Infra worldwide) With the 501st’s large network of economic allies abroad and its ensuing clout, no country is left completely untouched.

Operation: Frostbite. A large purge of subversives has occurred under the direction of the Golden Horde in Siberia. A related Horde operation has also prevented the appointment of Spartacus plants; they have been locked away for life to prevent the gift of death.

Astynomiaphobia. The Ceylonese police have been the target of terrorist attacks, though many of these were foiled thanks to the help of 501st security forces in the country. Despite this, hundreds of the most experienced officers have been killed or otherwise handicapped.

Borked Spaiz. Antioch has foiled an attempt by Spartacus forces to infiltrate the Mage’s Government.

Operation: Fried Cricket. The 501st has spearheaded a massive counterintel effort across Asia. Large numbers of subversives have been arrested throughout the 501st, while Spartacus forces were arrested in Yunnan.

Oceania

Spoiler :

Operation: Irukandji. Spartacus has detected a large force of Leth spies in their territory, presumably having operated since the days of the Crimson Court; it remains to be seen what the Leth agents in the country will do and discussions will presumably follow the discovery. Of greater importance is the discovery of Red Destiny agents in Java.

Astynomiaphobia. The twin Australias have seen strikes on their security operatives. The 501st’s presence in the country helped thwart many plots, but the danger has made the Australian governments reconsider the status quo; they have agreed to merge their security budgets.

Reactionaries. Those wary of communist influence have seen to… “alleviate” the issue of Syndicalist clout. (-200 Influence in Sumatra)

Recommendations:

-Espionage is a good tool to rein in NGOs. NGOs derive their income from their percentage of a host country’s total espionage value, similar to how countries earn client income. A good way to bury them is to invest in espionage in a country; even if you don’t root them out through counterintel you can still hurt them greatly in this manner.
-There’s a “profitability” measure on the Influence sheet. The higher the number, the more cost-effective it is to invest in that country. You will notice the most active investors are also the richest nations…
-Investing in countries with a high exchange rate can be lucrative: they invest their money in their infrastructure and thus can experience massive growth.
-Participate in the UN. Even abstention votes will still generate some influence points; proposing resolutions and succeeding in getting them passed net the most points.
-It is a good idea to sign Exclusive Investment Agreements with your clients to keep competition out – to get past an EIT a person must invest 100% of the highest investment in the country.
-Invest espionage in countries you have influence in; this will help keep you safe from predatory attempts to purge your influence.

 

[Double A]

Protests in Antioch have demanded that land occupation not become policy, and that the victory at sea be pressed for concessions so as to ensure a swift, profitable peace. Should the war continue, protests might not be so generous.

As you all know, I, the Floating Head of Bernardo Elephantguzzle Rex, speak for the entire Council of Mages, because otherwise nothing would ever get done around here, but honestly, we're actually unanimous in something for once. The continuation of the war is entirely up to Bosnia at this point, and they'd be suicidal not to negotiate at this exact same point.

So calm your tits, you lucky bastards. I'm just a floating head, I don't even HAVE tits. What are you all complaining about?

Borked Spaiz. Antioch has foiled an attempt by Spartacus forces to infiltrate the Mage’s Government.

If Spartacus can't tell the difference between indentured servants and slaves, then I can't tell the difference between a liberator of the oppressed etc and some egomaniacal douchenozzle trying to screw over everyone who has it better than him.

 

[Kinich-Ahau]

Spartacus, this is the second time we have broken up one of your Spy rings in Yunnan; if we have to do it again, there will be a War.

Edit: Also, you are now under Embargo; we may lift it if you publically apologize to Yunnan

 

[arya126]

The Red Destiny, as a way to encourage opposition to Spartacus and as a way to invest money into economies that need it, hereby offer $1,000 per dead Spartacus agent, soldier, police officer, or other Spartacus related official. If they are brought to us alive to be enslaved, we shall provide $10,000. For the leader of the agency/country, we offer $1,000,000. Should the Spartacus government be overthrown, we offer to invest $100,000,000 into the local economy as well as military and espionage protection by us, or if invaded and toppled by another country, twice that amount to be gifted to the government that did the deed.

This bounty works for individuals and nations. It is easy money, and we highly encourage the world to take advantage of it.

 

[Double A]

Oh look Spartacus, you pissed everyone off. You must be so proud.

 

[Tani Coyote]

SLAVERS cements this attack on Spartacan character by opening 520,000 slaves for sale.